Worship at Spencerville
Spencerville Seventh-day Adventist Church, located in Silver Spring, Maryland, is a diverse, multi-ethnic, multi-generational community of believers passionately devoted to Jesus Christ and committed to doing all we can to tell the world about His life, death, resurrection, and His continuing work in heaven on our behalf.
Episodes
You might be familiar with the prophet Moses and the Old Testament narrative of the Jewish exodus from Egypt. But there's a story behind the narrative that is probably less familiar. On Mother's Day weekend, we're looking at the women of the Bible who directly impacted—and helped bring about—one of Scripture's most pivotal events. Why? Listen in as Pastor Chad Stuart shares a #MothersDay message ...
This weekend marks thirty years since Pastor Chad became a follower of Jesus. Following Jesus has always come with a price—and that price is rising. In our culture, following Jesus means living by a value system the world finds irreconcilable with its own. That friction is not hit-or-miss. It will hit all true followers of Jesus. How can we stand in the face of growing opposition? Listen as Pastor Chad shares a mess...
The disciples were struggling with Jesus' words. He'd foretold His death and was telling them what would come next. In the New Testament book of James (James 15:7-15), Jesus introduces His friends to the Holy Spirit—the Advocate or Helper (depending on your version) before laying out the Spirit's ministry roles. What are the roles of the Spirit, according to Jesus? And how do they apply to modern 21st...
The early church didn't start with an outreach strategy. They simply lived in a manner so different that their neighbors couldn't look away. From the plague-ridden streets of Alexandria to the court of a pagan emperor, history continues to tell the same story: when a community becomes completely devoted to Jesus on the inside, they become irresistible on the outside. Listen in as Pastor Chad explores Acts ...
Where do you go when you're in the darkest place? David asked that question in Psalm 139, and the answer was revealed through the events we remember this and every Easter weekend. The cross and the resurrection prove there is no valley, no shadow, no place of fear or grief that God has not already entered and overcome. We invite you to join us for a special worship service as we explore the depth of what it mea...
Are you facing battles that seem impossible to win? Listen in as Elder Erton Köhler, President of the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, shares a message titled "Apparently Impossible Battles." He'll explore the Great Controversy battle between Christ and Satan, and together we'll see from Scripture why the outcome is already decided! If you're struggling to fight your battles, th...
God has always cherished a worshiping people; from the first time humanity called upon the name of the Lord to the great multitude before the throne at the outset of our future eternity. But what is the purpose of congregational worship? Is our faith best expressed individually or corporately? Join us this Saturday at 11:30 a.m. (ET) as Pastor Erwin Nanasi invites us to live as ambassadors and members of Christ’s bo...
There are 24 hours in a day, 7 days in a week, 52 weeks in a year. Time is given equally to all. The difference is not how much time we have, but how we honor the time we're given. When God gave us the Sabbath, Scripture tells us that He sanctified the seventh day as a holy sign, forever set apart for communion with Him. This week, Pastor Erwin Nanasi continues his three-part series, God With Us, turning his at...
In John 4, Jesus declares that worship is not confined to a mountain or a city. Instead, God meets us in our stories—where He engages with our longing, loneliness, guilt, and shame. It's from a place of nearness that He calls us to worship Him in spirit and truth. When God draws near, worshipers become transformed into witnesses! Listen in as Pastor Erwin Nanasi begins his three-part series "God With Us: P...
The Christian practice of communion involves taking bread and juice to rededicate ourselves to Jesus. It harkens back to the upper room (Luke 22:18-20) when Jesus invites his disciples to "do this in remembrance of Me." But there's a related practice called the Ordinance of Humility, which also reflects the actions of Jesus in John 13:1-9 as He stooped to wash the disciples' feet. Footwashing isn...
If we understand the layout and purpose of the Old Testament sanctuary, we will better grasp how God is continually moving and working to make His way back to the center of our lives. This week, Pastor Chad unpacks the elements of the sanctuary as described in Scripture—the courtyard, the holy place, and the most holy place—and the items found within it. Understanding the deep significance of the sanctuary isn&apos...
We live in an age of being everywhere—except where we truly are. Your body may be at the dinner table, but your mind is already thinking about tomorrow. You’re looking at your children, but your heart is on that email from work (you know the one). You’re sitting in worship, but your brain is processing through the busy week ahead. Oftentimes, the devil doesn’t always need you to be disobedient—he’s thrilled if he ca...
The book of Colossians tells us that we're to "let the Word of God dwell in us richly," and that one of the ways we do this is by singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs (Colossians 3:16). In this sermon series, Resolutions that Matter for Others, we're reminded that congregational singing is not filler, but formation. God uses shared songs to teach truth, unify the church, stir gratitude, a...
The power and genius of The Great Commandment (given by Jesus in Luke 10:25-28) is that it’s so simple but also extremely powerful when acted upon. This week, Pastor Chad will focus on the second part, "Love your neighbor as yourself" (v. 27b), as he calls us to live it out in our daily lives. We invite you to worship with us for part three of our sermon series for the new year, "Resolutions that Matt...
"Be Generous" with Pastor Chad Stuart - Resolutions That Matter for Others, Part Two - Jan. 10, 2026
In one of his letters to the Corinthians, Paul illustrates how the poor Macedonian churches (like Philippi) gave with overflowing joy—even beyond their means—and how their grace-filled, sacrificial giving inspired them to participate in a collection to support believers in Jerusalem. Their example proves that God’s grace doesn’t just transform one heart through addition—it multiplies, creating a “wealth of generosit...
While society celebrates random acts of kindness, biblical kindness demands far more and will cost us our greatest treasure: self. Why? The Bible tells us that true kindness isn't just sprinkling in a few kind gestures; it's a lifestyle that requires complete surrender to Jesus! This year, if you'd like to make a resolution that genuinely transforms you and blesses others, we invite you to start here!...
We've spent the past three weeks talking about the extraordinary peace that comes from walking with God. However, sometimes God may allow a lack of peace to get our attention and help us change course. How can we recognize when our lack of peace is a gift? And what then? Listen in as we close this four-part series with a message titled "When No Peace is a Gift" by Pastor Chad Stuart.
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As a kid, the worst part of Christmas was waiting for Christmas morning. But if we stop to think about it, getting to that first Christmas morning took thousands of years! Waiting is part of the human and Christian experiences. Just as they waited for the first coming of Jesus, we wait for His second coming. It's how we wait that matters. Are we waiting in peace? Are we waiting in anticipation, clinging to God&...
For many, the Christmas story feels warm and beautiful, but from Jesus' perspective, it meant a lifetime of gossip, misunderstanding, and offense. Yet, He was able to walk in peace. Worship with us as we continue our December sermon series "Let There Be Peace in Me." In this week's message, Pastor Chad Stuart explores how Jesus’ example and Paul’s counsel in Romans 12:14-18 invite and challenge u...
Fear dominates our world—grief over losses, financial worries, and an uncertain future. Jesus warned that people would “faint from fear” as the world grows darker. But there’s hope. Isaiah 26:3 promises: “You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you.” Peace isn’t found in being tough, having money, or the world improving. It’s found in one place: the presence of Jesus. Just as ...
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