First Advent Christian Church

11/29/2024

Hope everyone had a blessed Thanksgiving. As Christians we have much to be grateful for. In fact, our lives need to be daily filled with gratitude for what God has done, is doing and will do in the future. Gratitude is a "state of being grateful". It should be continuous. Col 3:15 And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful. King David, after going through trials said (2 Sam 22:2) "The LORD is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer" Jesus was, is and will always be our solid foundation, our place of protection, refuge and our deliverer. He said he would never leave us or forsake us and nothing can separate us from the love of God. We should meditate on this daily and offer continual praise. God bless.

07/09/2024

Father's day Sermon about our Father God and the importance of fathers in the home,
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06/27/2024

A look at Paul's teaching in Phil 4 and how it relates to Jame's teaching earlier. I hope you are blessed and please share and comment.

06/18/2024

Looking at what James said about prayer. Hope it is a blessing and please share. God Bless.

06/18/2024

03/05/2024

PRAYER NEED: THE FAMILY OF REV. ROBERT OSBURN, PRESIDENT OF THE FLORIDA CONFERENCE OF ADVENT CHRISTIAN CHURCHES AND PASTOR OF THE BEACHVILLE ADVENT CHRISTIAN CHURCH, O'BRIEN, FL.
Our dear Christian brother and faithful servant of Christ Robert Osburn fell asleep in Jesus around 6:30PM this evening. Please pray for his family as they deal with the great sense of loss.

03/04/2024

URGENT PRAYER UPDATE #6: REV. ROBERT OSBURN, PRESIDENT OF THE FLORIDA ADVENT CHRISTIAN CONFERENCE, O'BRIEN, FL.
Robert's family all arrived to spend some time with Robert this afternoon. Per Robert's request, they are beginning comfort care and initiating DNR protocols, including disconnecting him from the ventilator. Please pray for God's abiding peace and mercy during this difficult time.

03/01/2024

URGENT PRAYER UPDATE #5: REV. ROBERT OSBURN, PRESIDENT OF THE FLORIDA ADVENT CHRISTIAN CONFERENCE, O'BRIEN, FL.
We have been told that Robert's heart stopped twice last night, but the rapid response team was able to resuscitate him. The hospital is moving him to ICU. Please pray fervently for improvement and healing!

02/27/2024

URGENT PRAYER UPDATE #4: REV. ROBERT OSBURN, PRESIDENT OF THE FLORIDA ADVENT CHRISTIAN CONFERENCE, O'BRIEN, FL.
Robert was moved to a specialty hospital in Gainesville, FL, to better address his condition. Over the last couple of days, his ability to breathe on his own has deteriorated to the point where he had to be intubated. His condition is serious and it is important that he regain the ability to breathe on his own. Please pray fervently for Robert and his family in the midst of this battle.

02/22/2024

Our Sermon last week focused on the difference between a “natural” man and a “spritual” man. 1 Cor 2:Cor 2:14 staes a natural, un-born again individual cannot receive the things of the spirit and rejects them as foolishness. Paul goes on to state a spiritual man has the capacity to discern, judge and in fact we have available to us the “mind of Christ”. A spiritual person has a re-created spirit and the Holy Spirit and thus can receive from God. We have access to God's throne of grace, we can pray and communicate with God and be led by God (see Romans 8:14).
There is another category of person. The carnal Christian. This would be a person who is carnally minded, might actually think the things of the spirit are foolishness as well. The either refuse God or have been deceived to live a carnal life. 2 Tim 5, “having a form of godliness, but denying the power therof: from such turn away”. In short we can grow closer to God through study, prayer and faith. We have obstacles from wicked spirits and this world. Our obligation is to present our bodies to God's service and to be renewed in our mind (Rom 12:1-2). Pray and ask for more of the Holy Spirit.
God Bless

02/08/2024

URGENT PRAYER NEED: REV. ROBERT OSBURN, O'BRIEN, FLORIDA. Robert is the pastor of the Beachville Advent Christian Church and President of the Florida Conference of Advent Christian Churches. He has been admitted to North Florida Hospital in Gainesville, Florida, after suffering an apparent stroke. He is alert but unable to speak and has severe weakness on his left side. He is likely facing surgery to clear his carotid arteries. Please be in prayer for healing, peace, and strength, as well as direction for his physicians.

01/01/2024

Happy New Year! Praying that this year you are brought closer to God. You are LOVED!

CHURCH IS HARD.

Church is hard for the person walking through the doors, afraid of judgement.

Church is hard for the pastor’s family, under the microscope of an entire body.

Church is hard for the prodigal soul returning home, broken and battered by the world.

Church is hard for the girl who looks like she has it all together, but doesn’t.

Church is hard for the couple who fought the entire ride to service.

Church is hard for the single mom, surrounded by couples holding hands, and seemingly perfect families.

Church is hard for the widow and widower with no invitation to lunch after service.

Church is hard for the deacon with an estranged child.

Church is hard for the person singing worship songs, overwhelmed by the weight of the lyrics.

Church is hard for the man insecure in his role as a leader.

Church is hard for the wife who longs to be led by a righteous man.

Church is hard for the nursery volunteer who desperately longs for a baby to love.

Church is hard for the single woman and single man, praying God brings them a mate.

Church is hard for the teenage girl, wearing a scarlet letter, ashamed of her mistakes.

Church is hard for the sinners.

Church is hard for me.

It’s hard because on the outside it all looks shiny and perfect. Sunday best in behavior and dress.

However, underneath those layers, you find a body of imperfect people, carnal souls, selfish motives.

But, here is the beauty of church—

Church isn’t a building, mentality, or expectation.

Church is a body.

Church is a group of sinners, saved by grace, living in fellowship as saints.

Church is a body of believers bound as brothers and sisters by an eternal love.

Church is a holy ground where sinners stand as equals before the Throne of Grace.

Church is a refuge for broken hearts and a training ground for mighty warriors.

Church is a converging of confrontation and invitation. Where sin is confronted and hearts are invited to seek restoration.

Church is a lesson in faith and trust.

Church is a bearer of burdens and a giver of hope.

Church is a family. A family coming together, setting aside differences, forgetting past mistakes, rejoicing in the smallest of victories.

Church, the body, and the circle of sinners-turned-saints, is where He resides, and if we ask, He is faithful to come.

So even on the hard days at church—

The days when I am at odds with a friend, when I’ve fought with my husband because we’re late once again. When I’ve walked in bearing burdens heavier than my heart can handle, yet masking the pain with a smile on my face. When I’ve worn a scarlet letter, under the microscope. When I’ve longed for a baby to hold, or fought tears as the lyrics were sung. When I’ve walked back in, afraid and broken, after walking away.

I’ll remember, He has never failed to meet me there.