Bellville SDA Church

Bellville SDA Church

Listen to sermons and messages shared live in Church. We are a community of believers that is committed to preaching and teaching the good news of salvation through Jesus Christ, equipping our members to ministry, nurturing maturing relationships with Him, and offering compassionate care to those in need. We, Seventh-day Adventists, are Bible-believing Christians who base our faith, hope, and future in Jesus Christ. The name 'Seventh-day' indicates our adherence to the biblical Sabbath, while 'Adventist' means we anticipate the promised return of Christ.

  1. Sep 26

    Listening to the Voice of God | Guide Class | 19 September 2026

    The Pathfinder Day presentation focused on the importance of listening to God’s voice and responding through faith and obedience. Using the distinction between hearing and listening, the message emphasized that hearing is passive, while listening requires intentional attention, understanding, and response. The story of Samuel illustrated that young people can hear and respond to God, reminding Pathfinders that they are never too young to be used by Him.The presentation highlighted several biblical examples of young people who listened and responded to God, including Samuel, David, Josiah, the servant girl who helped Naaman, Timothy, Mary, and Joseph. Their stories demonstrated that age is not a barrier to God’s calling and that genuine listening must ultimately lead to obedience and action. Parents, mentors, teachers, pastors, and Pathfinder leaders were encouraged to guide young people toward developing their own relationship with God rather than simply depending on others to hear God for them.The message then focused on Caleb, drawing three lessons from his life: Focus, Faithfulness, and Fitness. Caleb kept his focus on the greatness of God rather than the size of the obstacles, remained faithful to God even when others were afraid, and maintained strength and readiness to serve throughout his life. Pathfinders were encouraged to remain spiritually, mentally, and physically strong while keeping their eyes on God.The central challenge was summed up in the question: “Are we listening?” The congregation was encouraged to respond like Samuel—“Speak, Lord, Your servant is listening”and like Mary, Joseph, and Caleb, to move from listening to obedience and service. The presentation concluded with a call for young people and adults alike to recognize that God is still calling today, and to respond willingly: “Here I am, O Lord, send me.”

    Listening to the Voice of God | Guide Class | 19 September 2026
  2. Aug 23

    The Words That Will Break Your Heart | Pastor Brinton Laing | 22 August 2026

    Pastor Brinton Laing reflects on the painful words people can hear in life, but draws attention to the most serious words found in Matthew 7:23: “I never knew you.” The sermon emphasizes that these words are directed not at openly irreligious people, but at those who appear deeply religious and have even performed works in Christ’s name. The central warning is that knowing about Jesus is not the same as having an intimate relationship with Him. The Greek concept of “knowing” points to a deep, personal relationship rather than mere intellectual knowledge. The sermon connects this warning with the parable of the ten virgins, emphasizing that preparation for Christ’s return must involve more than outward religious activity. We can attend church, serve, wear uniforms, participate in ministries, and appear spiritually prepared while still lacking a genuine relationship with Christ. Pastor Laing challenges the congregation to examine whether Christ truly knows them and whether their daily devotional life, family life, and spiritual foundation are rooted in Him. Using the illustration of the two houses built on rock and sand, the message concludes that outward appearance is not what matters when the storms come. What matters is the foundation. The appeal is therefore to pursue both preparation for Christ’s return and a personal relationship with Christ, building our lives on Jesus—the solid Rock—so that when the winds and waves come, our faith will stand. The sermon closes with a call to recommit ourselves to Christ and ensure that when He returns, we will hear the words, “Well done, good and faithful servant,” rather than “I never knew you.”

    The Words That Will Break Your Heart | Pastor Brinton Laing | 22 August 2026

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Listen to sermons and messages shared live in Church. We are a community of believers that is committed to preaching and teaching the good news of salvation through Jesus Christ, equipping our members to ministry, nurturing maturing relationships with Him, and offering compassionate care to those in need. We, Seventh-day Adventists, are Bible-believing Christians who base our faith, hope, and future in Jesus Christ. The name 'Seventh-day' indicates our adherence to the biblical Sabbath, while 'Adventist' means we anticipate the promised return of Christ.