SF Tabernacle SDA Church

SF Tabernacle SDA Church We are a Bible-believing family of Christ whose mission is to uplift the name and life of our Saviour Jesus Christ.

We are one of those families who eagerly wait for the second coming of Christ and gladly worship on the seventh-day of the week.

05/30/2026

Close to Church, Far from God - Pastor Noah Sterling

There is a dangerous place a person can be—not in the streets, not in prison, not even in open rebellion—but sitting com...
05/29/2026

There is a dangerous place a person can be—not in the streets, not in prison, not even in open rebellion—but sitting comfortably close to spiritual things while the heart slowly drifts away from God.

In Luke 15, Jesus tells the story of a young man who lived in his father’s house. He was near the father’s table, near the father’s voice, near the father’s protection, and near the father’s blessings. Yet one day he said, “Father, give me the portion of goods that falleth to me.” Before he ever left home physically, he had already left his father emotionally and spiritually.

It is possible to be close to church but far from God.

You can sing in the choir and still have a wandering heart. You can preach sermons and still be spiritually empty. You can sit on the same pew every Sabbath and yet lose your love for prayer, for holiness, and for Jesus Himself.

The prodigal son did not become lost the moment he entered the far country. He became lost while still inside the father’s house. His location was near, but his heart was distant.

And perhaps that is the most frightening kind of lostness—the lostness that hides behind religious routine.

God is not merely asking whether we are inside the church. He is asking: “Is your heart still close to Me?”

Because heaven is not impressed by proximity to religion; heaven longs for intimacy with God.

Join us tomorrow at 11am Genesis Noah Sterling shares a powerful message on practical Christian living.

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05/23/2026

It is Too Late - Joanna Polite

One of the saddest phrases a person can ever hear is this: *“It is too late.”*Too late to say “I’m sorry.”Too late to re...
05/22/2026

One of the saddest phrases a person can ever hear is this: *“It is too late.”*
Too late to say “I’m sorry.”
Too late to restore a broken relationship.
Too late to spend time with loved ones we ignored.
Too late to humble ourselves after pride has already destroyed what mattered most.

Many people live as though there will always be another opportunity, another tomorrow, another chance to make things right. But life reminds us that opportunities do not last forever. Pride hardens the heart, selfishness blinds the soul, and sometimes we realize the value of people only after they are gone.

Philippians 2:3 says:
“Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself.”

The church in Philippi was encouraged by Paul the Apostle to live differently—to reject selfish ambition and embrace humility. Why? Because selfishness destroys unity, families, friendships, and even our relationship with God. Heaven itself was once disrupted because of pride. And many earthly regrets begin with the words: “I thought I had more time.”

There are husbands who realize too late how precious their wives were. Children who wish they had honored their parents more. Christians who discover too late that titles, success, and recognition mean nothing without Christlike humility.

While we still hear God’s voice, it is not yet too late to surrender our pride, mend relationships, and put others before ourselves. The message of Philippians 2:3 calls us to live with humility before the door of opportunity closes.

Before it is too late, God invites us to have the mind of Christ—the heart that serves, loves, forgives, and esteems others above self.

Join us tomorrow as Elder Joanna Polite will share more on this message. A potluck will follow after the service.

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05/16/2026

Walking with God - Joshua Okor

Walking with God is more than attending church, knowing Bible verses, or wearing the name “Christian.” It is a daily jou...
05/15/2026

Walking with God is more than attending church, knowing Bible verses, or wearing the name “Christian.”

It is a daily journey of surrender, obedience, and relationship. In a world where people are walking in pride, fear, confusion, and selfish ambition, God still asks one simple but life-changing question: “Will you walk with Me?”

The prophet Micah spoke to a nation that was religious on the outside but far from God in the heart. The people wondered what God truly wanted from them. Did He want more sacrifices? More offerings? More ceremonies?

Then Micah 6:8 gives one of the clearest answers in all of Scripture:
“He has shown you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?”

God is not merely looking for religious performance. He desires a relationship. He wants people who will walk with Him humbly every day — in the home, at work, in trials, in victories, and even in the ordinary moments of life.

Walking with God means aligning our steps with His will. It means trusting Him when the road is unclear. It means slowing down enough to hear His voice.

Like Enoch who walked with God faithfully in a corrupt generation, God calls us to remain close to Him even when the world walks in the opposite direction.

Brother Joshua Okor will help us discover that walking with God is not about perfection, but direction. It is not about how fast we walk, but who we walk with. And when we walk humbly with God, He guides our path, strengthens our heart, and leads us safely home.

Join us tomorrow at 11am in person or online, worship with us online... https://www.youtube.com/

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Have you ever noticed that some of the greatest acts of faith are done quietly — not on a stage, not behind a pulpit, bu...
05/08/2026

Have you ever noticed that some of the greatest acts of faith are done quietly — not on a stage, not behind a pulpit, but behind kitchen tables, sewing needles, serving trays, and helping hands? Some people preach with words, but others preach with the way they serve.

In Acts 9, we meet a woman named Dorcas — also known as Tabitha. The Bible does not record a sermon she preached, a miracle she performed, or a title she held. But heaven remembered her because she lived a life wrapped in compassion and service.

Acts 9:36 says:
“This woman was full of good works and charitable deeds which she did.”

Dorcas was the kind of woman whose faith could be seen in the clothes she made for widows, in the kindness she showed to the poor, and in the quiet ministry of helping others. She may not have worn a literal apron in the story, but spiritually, she wore one every day — serving with humility, love, and devotion to God.

When she died, the widows gathered around weeping and holding the garments she had made. Her works had touched lives so deeply that her absence left a visible emptiness. And through the power of God, Peter raised her back to life.

“Faith in an Apron” reminds us that true faith is not only seen in what we say on Sabbath, but in how we serve from Monday to Friday. God honors hands that serve, hearts that care, and lives that quietly reflect Jesus.

As we look at the life journey of Dorcas, we will discover that:
A life stitched together with compassion becomes a sermon the world can see.

Join us tomorrow at 11am - as Pastor James Amado will be sharing more on this message at SF Tabernacle SDA Church.

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There comes a moment in every believer’s life when faith is no longer convenient—it becomes costly. It’s easy to stand f...
05/01/2026

There comes a moment in every believer’s life when faith is no longer convenient—it becomes costly. It’s easy to stand for God when there’s no pressure, no opposition, no consequences. But what happens when obedience puts your comfort, your reputation, or even your safety on the line?

In Book of Daniel chapter 6, we meet a man whose faith was tested not in private, but under public scrutiny. Daniel was living in a foreign land, serving under a pagan king, surrounded by jealous officials who were determined to bring him down. They couldn’t find corruption in his work, so they targeted the one thing they knew he would never change—his devotion to God.

A decree was issued: no one could pray to any god or man except the king for thirty days. It was a trap, carefully designed. And Daniel knew it.

Daniel 6:10 tells us something powerful—not that Daniel protested, not that he panicked, not that he compromised—but that he went home, opened his windows toward Jerusalem, and prayed just as he had always done.

He didn’t adjust his faith to fit the moment. He didn’t hide his devotion to avoid trouble. He didn’t negotiate with conviction.
He simply remained faithful.

Today, we live in a world that constantly pressures us to bend, to blend in, to stay silent, to water down truth for the sake of acceptance. But Daniel shows us what it means to have a faith that won’t compromise—a faith that stands firm even when the cost is high.

The question for us now is simple, but searching:
When the pressure comes… will our faith stand, or will it bow?

Join us tomorrow as Lilybeth Sterling will share more about this powerful message.

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A mother’s love deserves to be remembered forever 💖Let us help you capture it—join our FREE Mother’s Day Photoshoot
04/25/2026

A mother’s love deserves to be remembered forever 💖
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