Are you facing a crisis that feels like you’re losing your mind? In this moving and practical sermon, I share a raw, personal testimony of overcoming a "panic crisis" by saturating my mind with the promises of Psalm 34. When life becomes overwhelming, we are reminded that God’s Word must act as a filter to protect us from our own thoughts.What does it truly mean to "fear the Lord"? This message dives deep into the scriptures to show that fearing God isn't about terror, but about keeping His covenants and remembering His commandments to do them. You will learn that the angel of the Lord encamps specifically around those who live in this faithful relationship.This sermon also tackles the challenging topic of stewardship and regular and systematic benevolence. Hear the story of how my wife and I decided to double our Promise Offering percentage from 5% to 10% during a time of extreme financial shortage—and how God miraculously provided for every need, from school jackets to family vacations. Key Highlights include:* The Power of Psalm 34: How to use scripture as a mental shield during a crisis.* Treasures and the Heart: Why giving to God, not just "the church," anchors your heart in heaven.* Faith vs. Sight: Understanding that faith is a decision, not a feeling, and that God honors those who trust Him when the math doesn't add up.* The Necessity of the Son: Why tithing, Sabbath-keeping, and even a vegetarian diet cannot replace the need to have the Son for eternal life.If you are struggling with decisions regarding baptism, tithing, or lifestyle changes, let this be your encouragement to seek the Lord and confess your sins, knowing His ears are attentive to the prayers of the righteous. "Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the man who trusts in Him!" (Psalm 34:8).

Esta é uma forma sutil de idolatria que até crentes sinceros podem adotar sem perceber...

Apresentado aos pastores da APSo (Associação Paulista do Sudoeste) no CATRE de Araçoiaba da Serra em 30 de agosto de 2025.

In this sermon delivered in Grenada, the speaker challenges our traditional understanding of stewardship and spirituality. While many focus on the mechanics of tithes and offerings, the true priority for any steward is a personal, life-transforming connection with Jesus Christ. Drawing on 1 John 5:11-12 and Psalm 34, this message explores why God accepts the "offerer" before the "offering" and why a "holy life" cannot be replaced by religious rituals alone.Key topics covered in this message:* Global Mission Statistics: From the young church in Mongolia to the "warriors for God" praying for North Korea, discover the state of the gospel worldwide.* The Grenada Challenge: With a population-to-member ratio of 1 member for every 9 people, the mission in Grenada is uniquely positioned for a total gospel harvest.* The "Sinner" Requirement: Learn why being a "good" or "perfect" Adventist can actually hinder you, as Jesus came specifically to save those who recognize they are wretched, poor, and blind.* Accessing Eternal Life: Understand how eternal life is a new dimension that gives you access to the heavenly councils, where problems are solved "above" before they are solved here "below".* Supernatural Love: Discover why true love is not a natural human feeling but a supernatural gift from God that allows us to love even those who do not deserve it.If you have ever felt that religion is "boring," it may be because you haven't yet accessed the eternal reality found only in the Son of God. Join us as we explore how to move beyond outward compliance to a heart-level surrender that God can truly accept."The eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous, and his ears are attentive to their prayer." — Psalm 34:15.

De onde o fraco pode tirar a força? Como prosseguir quando tudo parece estar caindo?

Esta é a continuação do episódio anterior, baseado em Isaías 27:5, e apresentado aos pastores da APV (Associação Paulista do Vale) durante a Santa Convocação da UCB. São José dos Campos, 28 de agosto de 2025.

Os dois livros citados neste episódio são:

• Conselhos Sobre o Regime Alimentar (Audio, PDF, e html): https://m.egwwritings.org/pt/book/11093/info

• Conselhos Sobre Mordomia (Audio, PDF, e html): https://m.egwwritings.org/pt/book/1810/infohttps://m.egwwritings.org/pt/book/1810/info

De onde o fraco pode tirar a força? Como prosseguir quando tudo parece estar caindo?

Este é o primeiro episódio deste tema, baseado em Isaías 27:5, e apresentado aos pastores da APV (Associação Paulista do Vale) durante a Santa Convocação da UCB. São José dos Campos, 28 de agosto de 2025.

Para quem olha Deus? Será que Deus realmente trata a todos da mesma maneira ou tem filhos que são amados de modo particular?

Com base em Isaías 66:2 e 27:5, este tema foi apresentado durante o culto dos funcionários da APV (Associação Paulista do Vale), em São José dos Campos, em 28 de agosto de 2025.

Confiar em Deus não é fácil, ainda mais quando tudo vai mal. Passamos por dificuldades financeiras tão grandes que não é nem possível expressar. Mas nossas dificuldades são as oportunidades de Deus!

Esta é uma história muito preciosa para mim e para minha família. Eu já a havia contado várias vezes, mas esta foi a primeira vez que a contei no lugar onde aconteceu! Foi muito tocante para mim!

O episódio citado é o #278 - Minha Luta Para Confiar: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6PAa51P0wZfmnEwHJUkkF5?si=3yj9DDXLRNu1sVX49xKvZg

Este tema foi apresentado aos pastores da APSe (Associação Paulista do Sudoeste) durante a semana da Santa Convocação. A reunião ministerial aconteceu em 26 de agosto de 2025, na Igreja de Riacho Grande, em São Bernardo do Campo, onde fui pastor por três anos (1990-1992).

Will God be willing for someone to remain in a marriage for life when it seems there is no love? Is it possible to heal and restore a broken marriage relationship? In this episode, I share about the brokenness in my own marriage and how a personal relationship with the Son became the turning point.

Recognizing selfishness as my greatest struggle, I also reflect on how my call to serve as a Stewardship director for the first time (in 1995)—and the insights gained from the book Counsels on Stewardship—played a pivotal role in this journey toward healing and renewal.

You may access the book Counsels on Stewardship (PDF or audio) here: https://m.egwwritings.org/en/book/22/info

A Study Guide for this book is available here: http://stewardship.adventist.org/cs-participants-manual.pdf

This message was originally presented on July 24, 2025, during the worship service of the General Conference departments of Sabbath School and Personal Ministries, Women’s Ministries, and Stewardship Ministries.