Mark Finley's Sermon: What The Bible Really Says About LGBTQ+
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- How do we navigate the complexities of faith, sexuality, and gender identity with the Bible? In this sermon by Pr Mark Finley, we invite you to journey with us as we explore seven crucial insights drawn directly from the Bible about LGBTQ+
• Scriptural Foundations of Sexuality and Gender: Explore God's original design for human relationships and identity as seen in Genesis 1:27 and how it sets the foundation for understanding sexuality and gender.
• Understanding Societal Influence: Discussing the influence of societal changes, especially the rising LGBTQ+ narratives in media and culture, on our understanding of sexuality and the Church's response to these changes.
• Homosexuality in the Light of Scripture: Delve into key biblical passages, such as Leviticus 18, that discuss homosexuality and how they should be interpreted in a modern context.
• Orientation vs. Actions: Addressing the critical distinction between having LGBTQ+ orientations and participating in behaviors contrary to biblical teachings, and what Scripture says about both.
• The Power of Gospel Transformation: Explore how the Gospel's transformative power can bring hope and change, especially for individuals struggling with sexual identity issues.
• The Adventist Perspective: Discuss the Seventh-day Adventist Church's biblical stance on homosexuality and transgenderism, and how it informs our approach to these issues.
• Approaching the Topic with Love, Truth, and Compassion: Learn how to navigate these sensitive conversations with kindness, respect, and honesty, upholding the truth of God's Word without causing harm or judgment.
Here are the chapters:
00:00 Introduction - Why is it Time to Speak Up?
14:48 Christian Response to LGBTQ+
18:08 Biblical Perspectives on Gender and Sexuality
48:28 Official Position of the Seventh-day Adventist Church
As part of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, a global community observing the Sabbath and awaiting Jesus Christ's second advent, we strive to create open dialogues, bridging gaps between contemporary issues and Scripture.
To understand more about the official Seventh-day Adventist Church's stance on these issues, please refer to:
Homosexuality: www.adventist.org/official-st...
Transgenderism: www.adventist.org/official-st...
Our goal is to inspire understanding, empathy, and unity, showing that every individual, regardless of sexual orientation, is loved by God and treated with compassion within our community.
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Remember, we are God's family, united in Christ's love. By seeking His truth, we can foster a community of respect, love, and divine understanding.
After this we will have a live discussion between Pastor Mark Finley and Pastor Ted Wilson. You can watch it here: czcams.com/users/liveAotKVpa6hRo
Por favor traducir al español este mensaje, es muy importante escuchar y entenderlo, así podré también compartir: Muchas Gracias
Amén 🙌
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You can be LGBT and Christian 👨❤️👨
@@ddrseThe Christian must follow all God's instructions not just some. Most people professing to be Christians are not staying true to All God's instructions as given in the Holy Bible. Please follow God for he alone is All Truth. Seek Truth and you would find it , it is not hidden.
The scripture is very clear. We must stand on the principles of the word of God.
Amen.
For most of us, your comment is our only lifeline to help us stay alive. People are dying daily as never before.
The word of God is powerful. Praise the Lord
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Amen.
"Cry aloud, spare not, lift up thy voice like a trumpet!" Preach the converting word of God! Go forward with God's power!
Amen.
And amen 🙏🏻
Amen 🙏🏿
@@Godsgoodgriefministry And Amen 🙏🏻
Amen 🙏
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Hallelujah, Praise be to Jesus our precious Savior,for the man &women’s that stands and shares the truth Amin!🙌🙏🏼🤍
Sou brasileiro e tô assistindo
Estamos en tiempos demasiado peligrisos y como en los tiempos de lot t noe una generasion depravada como satanas esta atacando mentes de inosentes niños
Wonderful work guys
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I appreciate you speaking up on this topic. It’s past time, for our church to stand up!
How many times did Adam and Eve sin one time, And God hit it in the bud sin must not continue over and over it will stain others no its the heat, be smart talk, talk but no action
Your statement is so on target. My thoughts exactly. We should Always be first and not last to call sin by its name.
All churches have to speak up for the values that count.
mark does not stand up. He is fake! Look it up for yourself. read the top post.
my late husband use to remind me that we can catch more flies with honey than vinegar. lets pray for each other
Respect to Mark Finley. So many around me in the church have serious concerns of the direction our local conference is taking on this issue. The time to remain silent is over. May God lead His people to true repentance and a return to be a light to the world.
Time to keep silent is over.
Amen 🙏
Amen!
It is serious time we are living in . Our children need the blood of Jesus, to wash them from the evil what they are see . 😊
I’m so glad to hear you bring this darkness out. I was beginning to think the SDA church was accepting of this in leadership positions because most have been silent on this topic.
We need to fight for our children.
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What you see on the surface is not reality. Think. Do you really believe that these men who caved when it came time to stand for the truth during the vaccine mandates and persecuted those who refused to accept the vaccines by causing them to lose their jobs would really stand for the truth in regards to this issue? This is nothing but a facade.
Are you blind who is Finley speaking about not the sda churches but the world while it is so rampant in the sda churches LGBTQ QUEER high jacked the churches LOMA LINDA UNIVERSITY, having them preaching to our children what an abomination 😭😭🤣
Finally! We thank God for His servants! Dear God, may You use them to shed light into a dark filled world we live in, Amen!
What a beautiful prayer. Thank you 🙏
@@AdventistOrgChurch
This sermon, along with the other ones recently given on 3ABN, have helped restore my faith in the Seventh Day Adventist Church. We still have a long way to go to eradicate the barbaric butchering of preborn children from our hospitals, the segregation in some of our colleges, etc, but this is a huge step in the right direction by helping to eradicate this one very large sin from our congregations, indeed it sends a very strong message to the whole world.
Amen🙏
Id prefer messages about homosexuality from ex sufferers, not people who have no idea what it is to be in that world. Just sayin. And i agree with his preaching just comes across as mean to someone who isnt familiar with Bible. I am so i get it but fire and brimstone tends to just make people hardened in their sin and feel unfixable. I know ive been there
Amen! “Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.” Let us plant seeds and point others to God and the transforming power of His love ❤️
I've been hearing so many non SDA Christians speaking up about this and I was wondering when (or even if) our Church would have the courage for anything like this in any of its official channels. FINALLY!!
I agree with you, this is a very unusual thing to see the SDA church officially speaking on this topic. I was surprised.
@@yormarydickinson5124 There's definitely conflicting views among us, including (and perhaps more noticeably) among our leadership. But I trust this is a good sign that Jesus is coming soon :)
@@crucified4me Jesus is gathering His sheep into the fold of truth and Jesus is coming very soon! The sign of the Son of man that he prophesied would appear has appeared and therefore we can have confidence in His deliverance.
3abn some of their pastors from sda has been talking about this matter also
@@lindaschipansky4429yes, but 3ABN is a supporting ministry, not an official channel of the Church, so it’s good to hear something from the GC.
YES! There is HOPE for us to be set free from ALL sin! We can overcome by the blood of the Lamb.
Thank you, Pastor Finley, for letting the Lord use you to address this issue in a loving and Biblical way.
Amen
Oh LORD JESUS CHRIST these is a scary time to live.
@@BenSmith-jw8zy hugs to you in your struggles dear friend. Jesus sees your trials. Don't give up!! Hang tight to Him. He loves you and gave His life to save you ❤ !
Isaiah 49:15 & 16
Please share this presentation with all Adventist radio and tv channels… Let this run on their channels for a month or so
So true!
no only, but all churches shoudl present this message@@lindayhukutwana3861
... let it run for years ...
Amen.
Including the Word Network and Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN).
Yes, It's time to speak up may GOD help us 🙏🙏
Amen.
This message was delivered in love and tact fullness. Very clear and precise.
Pastor Deus te use poderosamente o espirito de Deus fele por ti
What else more could you ask for! Others should love the truth as you do.😊
This message is presented with spiritual bias. What about the church's stand on adultery, justice, prejudice, alleviating poverty among church members, caring for the elderly who can't care for themselves, etc. Started out with facts that r onesided, using words like "target" instead of adding books about transgender. Presentation does not represent SDA members who are loving, openminded, forgiving like Jesus and are of a compassionate and humble spirit. Presentation has subtle objectives that appear politically motivated and justified by carefully selected scripture verses. Message for me did not promote or encourage unity, harmony, God's grace, mercy, unconditional love, compassion and faithfulness towards all His children in spite of our imperfections & even transgressions. "Soft answer turneth away anger...." If we can't love the humans we can see, God says, how can you love me that u can't see. Be happy and love one another. Blessings
This message is presented with spiritual bias. What about the church's stand on adultery, justice, prejudice, alleviating poverty among church members, caring for the elderly who can't care for themselves, etc. Started out with facts that r onesided, using words like "target" instead of adding books about transgender. Presentation does not represent SDA members who are loving, openminded, forgiving like Jesus and are of a compassionate and humble spirit. Presentation has subtle objectives that appear politically motivated and justified by carefully selected scripture verses. Message for me did not promote or encourage unity, harmony, God's grace, mercy, unconditional love, compassion and faithfulness towards all His children in spite of our imperfections & even transgressions. "Soft answer turneth away anger...." If we can't love the humans we can see, God says, how can you love me that u can't see. Be happy and love one another. Blessings
The sword of the Spirit is in his hand.
This was well researched and well thought out. Thank you, Elder Finley for preparing this and preaching this from a Biblical perspective.
“Well researched” pulls statistics out of thin air
The Seventh Day Adventist church is a diferent religion post cristian church like Islam because if you compare the original theology of cristianity and SDA teology is completely diferent and 100% made in USA all of his beliefs that started in XIX century in United States with William Miller, and Ellen White
Why even reference scientific studies? Its not like it’s going to make any difference. If all research suggests that it is normal and healthy for humans to be LGBTQ+++, you wouldn’t accept it anyway. But they love to quote mine.
We are God's peculiar people called and chosen to carry the sanctifying truth of God's word.
God's continued blessings on you Pastor Mark Finley. Preach the truth in season and out of season. Thank you. ❤
Thank you!
I encourage all Adventist to fast and pray fervently against this sin and for those who have been deceived by the spirits of darkness.
A call to fast for this will help us gain spiritual wisdom and more importantly become not be weak with in
What about your sin?
My sin or sins wouldn't be apart of what the subject is that is being addressed here. I am Praying about my sin and that's good because it means that I am not denying it but coffessing it to Gods who I know gives overcoming power. I do not want affirmation for my wrongs. The LGBTQ +++ wants affirmation and is being a bully about it and that's wrong, worst when you count your sin as righteousness.
@@latanyariley1109 always easier to confront and address other people's sin
Javiermorande9290, please read my statement carefully, it clearly States that I am a sinner who wants and needs forgiveness but I also know that the God who made the heavens and the earth, this God of unconditional love will never affirm my sins because sin is emity against God. All have sinned and come short of the glory of God, its just that many refuse to accept the freedom that comes with surrender all to God. Instead they comfort and pamper there sins by saying Things like " your judging me" , " God said come just as you are" or " God is a God of love and what you are saying is hate speach." When telling the plain truth becomes hate speach then rest assure that Jesus is about to make His appearance. To add to that, Jesus spoke the truth hoping to reach the hearts of sinners and what did they do? kill him ,but guess what it was still the truth and is still the truth today and amen ! Jesus is alive today. And you know what he is going to come again and all those who rejected the truth will see him and know for sure that he was and is the way, the truth and the life. What a day Hallelujah! Be wise God is not mocked.
Thank you pastor Mark we need your Bible truth to be said and preached 🙏
Thank you Pastor.
I am so very pleased the SDA church has taken G-DS word in the Biblical truth. The church is being attacked and infiltrated as Jesus predicted and as written of the last days. Hold fast..do not be deterred it is being directed against the remnant church in these last days. Wonderful sermon..I thank you. Western nations really need to hear the Gospel in these days! 🙏🏽
Thank you Pastor! Very true and correct message from God's word.
Pr. Mark Finley, thank you for this biblically based message, so important for the days we are living today!
Amen Pastor. Indeed Christ makes us new no matter what. Thank you Jesus for your abundant grace and power. In Christ we overcome. Amen!
Amen. Jesus shall reign forever and ever!
Thank you for preaching the WORD in season and out of season. Happy Sabbath all the way from Fiji in the South Pacific.
The time has come and we cannot wait. Let truth be taught in love folks. The presentation is very vital in our day to day lives for parents and aspiring parents. Happy Sabbath
Yes Pastor i am in agreement with your stand of speaking out and enlightening. May the Lord help us. We must gave a conversation now.
I was waiting for this sermon for a while now! Praise the Lord! No matter the cost we need to tell the truth!! God bless you pastor Finley for this beautiful and clear message!
Cost? What is the cost to be in the mainstream of evangelical, catholic, islam and orthodox thinking? Pastor Finley repeats that LGBTQ is "lifestyle". Is it? Does it mean that being heterosexual is living a heterosexual lifestyle? Indeed. I never seen it in the Bible.
Aplausos! Aplausos! era hora de levantar la voz como trompeta para defender la verdad de nuestro Dios!
Amén 🙏
God bless us. Bless the Seventh-day Adventist church. May the Lord revive us again....
God bless Pr. Finley for this work
For we are all sinners & fall short of the Glory of God. Beautifully & lovingly presented, thank you Pr Finley
A sermon I was waiting for to be shared by Mark Finley
Hallelujah, God had answered your prayer. People are asking where are the Seventh Day Adventist pastors to talk about it. Sad, sad, sad.
“You cannot keep birds from flying over your head but you can keep them from building a nest in your hair” ― Martin Luther
Amen
Lol! A bit of wisdom in this analogy. I get a picture😂
Praise God for Ps Finley speaking up about this topic. Eventually the truth is being told from God's Word. We are definitely living in the end times.
Thank you Pastor Mark, sure it's TIME TO SPEAK and yes because the love of Christ compels us (2 Cor 5:14). Happy Sabbath from Kigali-Rwanda.
Hello bro. Am your neighbour here uganda
Same to and your family 👪
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We need more people like this to step it up. And say what is right.
Yes... Glory!!!
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Truthful and relevant. Glad to see the SDA Church speaking up.
Pr Finley, you are a man of God!🙏
Amen.
Why doesn't the SDA church DO something about the homosexual problem, words are only words. The reason that they don't do something is they would be sued in court of law and they would lose. Why isn't anything in this video about open homosexuality going on in SDA churches? Why???
@@howardloewen1834 because it will hurt the church's tax exempt status.
@@howardloewen1834did you hear the last part? ( we can have tendency but by the grace of God we don't have to act upon them) meaning it's OK to be gay as long as you don't sleep with another gay,,, waw!!! So I can be a married man and still have tendency to sleep with other women, but don't worry it's ok as long as you don't sleep with them you doing just fine God will save you you just like that and you are fit for heaven,, waw!!! Man of God 😢😢😢😢😢😢
@@johnmusanda80 can I suggest you listen to a former lesbian who is now a born again Christian, now married with 4 children and a preacher of the gospel? Her name is Jackie Hill Perry.
She talks about how when she accepted Christ, she repented and turned away from the lifestyle because she loved Christ because of HIs sacrifice for her sins. She walked away from the lifestyle but admits that being born again didn't mean that she wasn't tempted. She states that she had to fight against the temptations because she loved God and knew that He was transforming her to a new creation. She stated it has taken a few years but over time, the temptations became less and less with her continued devotion to loving Christ and living for Him. It has been a process. She walked in the light and although she was never a feminine girl (traditonally), God transformed her into a feminine woman in a different way. The Lord allowed her to meet and marry an amazing young man, they got married and now have 4 children. They are a force for the kingdom, preaching, teaching, influencing the world for the kingdom of God.
Please look up Jackie and Preston Perry. They are an excellent resource for the church to show what that transformation looks like and more importantly, how the church should have the conversation with people who desire to come out of that lifestyle. She offers real practical ways in which the conversation/influence can be more impacting and transformational.
Simply
The Word of God speaks❕️
Believe it!
Stand for the truth Pr. Finley. I will stand by you!
Thank you Pastor Finley for speaking up on such an important topic. It’s heartbreaking the path our nation is taking today. It is the end of times!
We need to stand for the TRUTH at ALL cost. Even if it cost us our LIVES. Because Only the TRUTH can make ANYONE FREE.
John 8 : 32 And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.
Amen my brother 🙏🙏
This is one of the best sermons ever given. The truth in love. Love the person, hate the sin. Amen 🙏 by Joanne Stefanovic
Agree!! Praise God someone is speaking up!!
Thank you greatly Pr. Mark Finley for the message of saving enslaved and lost souls from the hand of the deceiver, our enemy. May God bless and preserve you for His service. Jesus is Lord forever!
So thankful for this discussion. It is needed.
For anyone interested in helping people struggling with the lifestyle and wanting to come out, I encourage you to look up
Jackie Hill Perry. She is an ex-lesbian and now a converted disciple of Christ. She teaches, conducts bible studies, writes books, and presents all around the world. She offers practical ways the church can lovingly present the truth to anyone struggling with sin. She has walked the walk and has a relevant approach to presenting the Gospel that is transformational. I believe God has raised her up in the body of Christ for such a time as this. Jackie Hill Perry is now married to Preston Perry and together they have 4 beautiful children.
Reading so many comments about folks “so glad you [sda church] have finally spoken about this, I’ve been waiting….” What’re you waiting for? An official justification of your existing biases? The sda church has never had authority over God or His Word. It reads like what you’ve been waiting for is another broken human to share your existing ideals and fears instead of wrestling with scripture and your relationship with Jesus with the greatest of these is love commands from 1st Corinthians. Don’t make this about you folks; God is so much bigger than you or any of your fears.
I am happy that we have come now to speak about this. We are on the threshold of the end so when we see these things happening we should look up for our redemption is near.
They should have spoken up a long time ago. Too little too late when they can now see in retrospect the real agenda of the LGBTQ+ after it has already infiltrated the SDA denomination and its institutions in a obvious way. From LGBTQ+ individuals holding leadership or laity posts in churches to SDA hospitals performing gender transformation operations and treatments.
The Master said it is only a beginning of sorrow, not the end...
Praise God for The Clarity and Truth of this message. It was long overdue!!!
Amen 🙏🏻
Thank God for giving my dearest Pastor the strength, the wisdom, the resources and the courage to speak on this subject matter. God’s Word has gone forth, may it germinate and bear fruits in our lives in the name of Jesus Christ🙏
Angels encampeth around Pastor Mark Finley. You embody the spirit of God delivering a very piercing message that MUST be spoken. I have known you for over 20 years. God bless your faithfulness and your love for humanity
Thank you Pastor Finley for presenting this message with love and compassion and making scripture clear.
Thank you Sir for your interest in this topic. I was born into a polish catholic family. When I was 12 years old, gay feelings appeard. Sir I tell you I tried EVERYTHING possible to change that. I prayed for it, prayed in church for it. Pray the gay away. I wanted it so bad. I wanted to be heterosexual and have a normal life with children and without antigay discrimination. If I would have the chance today, I still would choose to be heterosexual. But it didnt happen. I am 36 years old today. But going secretly alone into gay clubs at the age of 19 surely brought me on a dark path being infected on purpose with hiv which destroyed my whole life. Still I consider myself a believing christian, believing in the light of christ. Still until today my sexual orientation didnt change. Sir I ask you for understanding, that it doesnt work for everybody. Moreover I ask you for help in preventing hiv infections through spreading awareness and information. God bless you Sir and us all. Amen.
Just know Jesus loves you the way you are just surrender to him he will transform you into a new version of you praying for you
I will pray for you
@@aldoczavala8540thank you
@@christineruth5425I think I surrendered to Jesus. The gay didnt go away. Thank you for your prayer. Thank you for not abondoning me.
@@Audiofreund2 your really loved but first you need to kneel down and pray, confess to God to give you strength but still you have to make a step eg not seeing the same person or groups of the same type of people your engaged with, find something distractive which can take your minds away from that and whenever you feel the urge to go into it again pray yes it will take time but your persistence matters the most don't give up if you really need to get out of it hold on to Jesus he will surely give you strength keep fighting brother still praying for you
Thank you for teaching God's truth we need more people teaching the truth from God's Word that marriage is a Covenant Between one man and one woman and God
May God bless you Pastor Mark🙏🙏❤❤🌹🌹🙂🙂
Um, did you mean "between one man and one *man* or did you mean between a man and a *woman*? 🤔
Please read what you have written again, and make the necessary corrections, if only you're in support of the Message from the Pastor.
@@sophirichmanfletcher4657 Marriage is between one man and one woman read Genesis Chapters 1 and 2 in the Bible may God bless you🙏🙏
@@jattaike7530 Marriage is Between one man and one woman Read Genesis Chapters 1 and 2 in the Bible may God bless you🙏🙏
Amen, May God bless you too
Pastor you are a gift from God for such a time as this. GOD BLESS you and your family.
That Pastor Mark. I've been waiting for this. Save our church through the word and truth of God and our king Jesus.
The fact that you had to wait this long for such a response from the GC leadership, shows that they are not dutiful watchmen for The Most High God, warning the people of impending danger. Instead speaking retrospectively, after condemning those who spoke present truth on this subject months, even years ago.
Plus the Messiah gave every believer who studies the Bible ample warning, that in the last days it will be like the times of Sodom and Gomorrah.
Sadly the SDA leadership has compromised to align with Papal ecumenicalism far too long, that they are no longer the first to speak out. Hence at last year's GC Session, they were brazen enough to parade the Vatican flag during the Sabbath Divine Service!
Isaiah 56:10-12
King James Version
10 His watchmen are blind: they are all ignorant, they are all dumb dogs, they cannot bark; sleeping, lying down, loving to slumber.
11 Yea, they are greedy dogs which can never have enough, and they are shepherds that cannot understand: they all look to their own way, every one for his gain, from his quarter.
Amen🙏
I'm so happy to see this topic addressed in a loving, biblical way! I wish it had been years ago; it's hard to see your loved ones hurting because they were persuaded by cultural lies.
Thank you so much Pastor Mark,people are saying Adventist as a Christian body of people not speaking up for God’s truth, our children have bean bombard with in school, on tv, on the street in every corner of society. Thank you so much Sir.🙏🏾
Nobody who is not gay would be convinced to be gay. Think about what it would take to convince you and you’ll see what I mean.
Best message I ever heard this man teach! Thank you for standing up for the power of a transformed life in Christ! I have waited a very long time to hear you say this. The Bible is the truth. It is simple to know how our Father in heaven feels about lifestyle practices. Even if churches are divided. The Work of God alone rightly divides the truth. Read the Bible. Keep it simple. Trust and obey Him who.loves us like no other. ❤
We need such bold preachers!May God continue blessing you Elder Finley .
Thank you, @arasalucy654! Bold and dedicated preachers indeed play a crucial role in sharing the message of God's love. May God's blessings continue to be upon Elder Finley and all those who boldly proclaim His truth.
Finally , we are relieved a bit by this powerful message, Randy Skeete where are you and other mighty men of God worldwide , please stand up too we are waiting to hear from you , you nurtured us in the word and we still need your voice in this time of spiritual confusion. - Zambia .
Excellent message Pr. Finley! .. thanks 🙏
Pastor Bohr also preaches about this and they have wanted to silence him, the enemy is using people within the church who weaken and divide the congregation so that God's message has no force! Let us pray that God will raise up more leaders like Pr. Finley and Pr. Bohr and that He will awaken many who are asleep and raise their voices, to preach the present truth! It is time for pastors to preach this type of message, many well-known pastors are keeping quiet and talking about topics that are good, but we need this type of preaching right now, to bombard the youth with messages like these!
we must pray fervently for the youth and children and for these leaders!
As members of the church we can make ourselves heard by the people who are leading our church, we must also support these faithful servants of God!
Blessings🙏
This is a very truthful sermon. I would add that many people who are especially aggressive in targeting homosexuality forget that this is not the only sin for which you could be stoned. Adultery is equally punishable by stoning. So is cursing your parents. All sin is wrong so we should worry about our own sins and not just homosexuality.
Thank you Pastor Mark__God bless and guide us All, Amen.
God Bless all! Happy Sabath from Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil!
Thank you for standing up for God’s honor.
Yes,there is only XX genes for females and XY genes for males.And that's how Scientists have labeled it for us and the beauty of it all,is there's no YY gene or there's no possibility of creating one. The possibilities when we cross the two (XX & XY) are: XX,XY,XX,XY.We always get the 50% possibility of either XX a female or XY a male.
(One wonders what characteristics would a YY human gene,(non-existent) display? (Physically one can guess...the power of a 'silver back',maybe?))
I appreciate that you took your time to deliver this CRUCIALLY important message for the lives of our society and future generations. Thank you for standing up for kids! I have being praying that our pastors will start preaching messages that reflects current need of Christ in our TODAYS society.
We need more messages like this. 🙏 🙏
Our job as Christians is to love and let live. Jesus loves everybody! He was holy so that we don't have to be! He gives us blessings and prosperity!
Thank God,I was wondering when our Seventh Day Adventist pastors were going to speak up.
Qué pasó con nuestros colegios como la Sierra college en California que los dirigentes permitieron una graduación especial para este grupo . Con todos los honores??? La conferencia debería de mirar estos colegios.
As usual, they took their time, too late to sound the alarm. Unfortunately, they are not watchmen but blind, dumb, sleeping dogs.
Isaiah 56:10-12
King James Version
10 "His watchmen are blind: they are all ignorant, they are all dumb dogs, they cannot bark; sleeping, lying down, loving to slumber.
11 Yea, they are greedy dogs which can never have enough, and they are shepherds that cannot understand: they all look to their own way, every one for his gain, from his quarter."
My advice: Don't rely on the GC to inform and lead when it comes to "present truth".
"A voice from the Word of God should speak" Well said, in Jesus name.
I am from Mozambique and I knew this Pastor for the first time in the Evangelism which we did in Cabo Delgado province and we gave out a lot of people the book "... Esperança..." I think so and finally by reading the book of Sabatine School of the last quarter "A mensagem de três anjos" and I Started following him. Of course, we are Portuguese language speaking country. We love this Pastor in Mozambique 🇲🇿🇲🇿🇲🇿
Thank you Pastor Finley, for standing on the truth of God's words. It is so needed in these last days.
Amen! We all need to accept that love, mercy and will of God that transforms us and renews a right spirit within us.❤
Preach the truth Pastor Finely and it shall “set all man free”. I hope that this message represents the position of the Seventh-Day Adventist church as a whole and not just your personal stand as the GC has been silent for too long even when some of our learning institutions and church leaders have been affirming LBGTQ tendencies publicly. It is time for God’s church to remove the light from under the table and shine it for all the world to see it without fear for we are living in the last days and God expects us to preach the truth to all the world as in Matthew 28:20.
Well said. Happy Sabbath from Australia
Have you not heard Pastor Ted Wilson speaking on this? And Danny Shelton? Two powerful sermons on this subject!
The must be published in all the earth. Evil is defeated and will be until judgment morning. Thanks to almighty God for his son Jesus Christ of Nazareth
TELL THE TRUTH, THE WHOLE TRUTH, AND NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH OF GOD'S HOLY WORD. AMEN?
Let me first say that AS A GAY MAN and SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST I agree with much of what was said here. I absolutely respect pastor Mark Finley and appreciate his biblical approach to this difficult topic… HOWEVER, also speaking as one who IS a gay man, has been an outspoken advocate for the LGBTQ community, and after leaving the church (and my faith) has now returned to faith and am experiencing a renewed walk with Christ; There are points that I PASSIONATELY disagree with.
The main point being the minimizing of the fact that gay people are GENERALLY born gay!
There is no doubt that there are some who May have turned to a gay “LIFESTYLE” due to experimentation, environmental factors, or just to be “different” but as someone who actually lives as part of the LGBTQ community I KNOW that being gay is actually NOT (let me repeat) NOT a “Lifestyle”. It is NO MORE a “choice” for us than it is for any of you that are heterosexual to have one day DECIDED to be straight!
We didn’t have nor MAKE that “choice”.
Gay people living in Uganda, Haiti, Jamaica, Iraq, and other countries that persecute their LGTBQ citizens are gay REGARDLESS of the persecution. Do you think they like the idea that they can be set on fire in the streets, hung, and/or imprisoned because of their sexual orientation? Even if they live a life of hiding the activity; it doesn’t take away the desire which for them is natural.
We (gays) are among a 10% minority in the world. Subject to oppression, injustice, hatred, persecution, and attack. WHO WOULD “CHOOSE” THAT?
I work in mental healthcare. Many youth and adults would rather commit suicide than live their lives as a gay individual! Do you not think that were it as simple as “a CHOICE” they would choose to be “normal” instead of take their own lives or battle mental health issues?
There are over 300 species of animals also that present with homosexual or bisexual behaviors. At what point did they “Make a CHOICE”. I encourage everyone to actually get to KNOW someone in the LGBTQ community so that we can spread the gospel with a bit more actual and personal understanding when it comes to our gay brothers and sisters.
This idea of one’s sexual orientation simply being a lifestyle choice is harmful and not true.
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I also do not believe that there is anymore a GAY AGENDA to indoctrinate children than there is a STRAIGHT AGENDA to “influence their sexuality” . There are FAR more examples of straights abusing, trafficking, and exploiting children than there are gays merely by the fact that there are more straight people than gays. Yet I do not ascribe all attacks on children done by straight people to an AGENDA by ALL heterosexuals, nor do I feel that because some espouse these beliefs or vile practices that it is indicative of all heterosexual individuals. So painting the entire LGBTQ community with one broad brushstroke because (SUPPOSEDLY) some were chanting some foolishness about “coming for your kids” is unfair and ridiculous!
Btw.. If that did indeed happen as Pastor Finley pointed out, then SHAME ON THEM, they do NOT speak for the rest of us.
These are really the only two points I took issue with. Everything else I am in agreement with.
I DO AGREE that as the parable of the wheat and tares points out “an enemy has done this”. I am in agreement that homosexuality was not God’s will and plan and that through sin this has come to be. I also agree that whatever the hereditary disposition if it is not in God’s will then he can and WILL overcome it in us. I have faith in this promise!
So if it is God’s will to change my very nature and sexual orientation, I have told him to do so. I give him free reign.
God has called me back after 30 years of being away from him. And he did so KNOWING I WAS GAY! I used to cry myself to sleep as a teenager begging God to take this away from me. I am now 51 and the answer is still either NO, or NOT YET. But while my sexual orientation may be gay my LIFESTYLE is NOT!
And I’m growing in him everyday.
So continue to love and live without judgement for by this some of you turn many away.
But accept and trust that those who you pray for will by God’s Grace be transformed according to HIS WILL!
Let God do it!
Thank you and God Bless
Thank you for sharing. While God knows all of the circumstances in our lives that shaped our behaviors. Yet, no one is born gay or lesbian. That is a doctrine of devils and God is powerful enough to redeem you from that sin, dear friend. I share this in love that you will not inherit the kingdom of God in your current sin of homosexuality. For if you continue in that choice, then it’s better for you to not call yourself a Seventh Day Adventist Christian. For none of us can serve two masters.
I have learnt something new in how to present the gospel to members of this community. May GOD give me tact to share the truth in live but firmly
Thank you. We reach more hearts with love AND UNDERSTANDING than with presumptions, pre-conceived notions and pre-judgement. I am in a tough position because on the one hand I am trying to witness to my LGBTQ community who feel disenfranchised by God and the church in general. And I have taken heat in the gay community for being gay and a Christian. They can not fathom how one can believe in a God that they are constantly being told hates them and can’t wait to throw them into hell.
On the other hand I am judged by my own “brothers and sisters” in Christ before they even take the time to know me and my testimony! Like the individual up above that had the audacity to tell me that perhaps I shouldn’t call myself a Seventh Day Adventist.
I get it from BOTH SIDES!
But in the end I don’t answer to MAN. I answer to my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
@@rippedndangerous. I personally know of 4 gay men; my observations are this: all these guys grew up in homes where the fathers were uninvolved AND the mothers were over involved in their lives.
I believe that they are searching for a masculine love that they didn’t get from their dads.
With lesbians same thing only switch the roles.
You see how important it is that fathers and mothers model equally love and affirmation in the home when children are growing up. When love and affirmation are modeled appropriately in the home; children can feel secure in their identity!
We need so badly stronger more christian homes.
You may be helped by coming out ministries. God bless you with your struggle; The Holy Spirit is able to help you abundantly.
Any claim to be born that way discredits God and His ability to transform you and change you . Take God at His word.
Satan is inciting his rebellion towards God and using people to do it. It breaks Gods heart
Belinda you know 4 gay men, I know THOUSANDS. Yes there are many gay men that come from homes that have no loving father figure, there are also many STRAIGHT men that come from the same type of households. There are also many gay men that come from very loving homes. The idea that you believe that by saying we are BORN THIS WAY somehow discounts God’s ability to transform doesn’t quite make sense. I believe God can do anything TRANSFORMATION INCLUDED. But we all have our crosses to bear.
It was not God’s will that someone is born with Down Syndrome, or crippled, or Joined at the hip with another sibling or a host of other ABNORMALITIES. As I said above when I referenced Jesus’s parable of the wheat and the tares “an enemy has done this”. I believe that sin’s introduction into this world is the cause for A lot of things that God did not intend originally. But here we are. And homosexuality is one of those things. Some people are born gay while most people are born straight. It IS NOT A CHOICE! I am so sick and tired of people who aren’t gay thinking they are experts on people that are! That’s like a white person trying to tell a black person about the black experience. LET THEM TELL IT… NOT YOU!
I know MANY GAYS that have cried and weeped and begged for God to take it away! MANY! And many of them come from very loving homes..
Btw. My brother is heterosexual and we grew up in the same home.
Please STOP dismissing our experience. When gay people tell you they have ALWAYS been like this and that we KNOW we were born this way; BELIEVE US!
We know US better than you do.
THERE IS NOTHING IN THE BIBLE THAT REFUTES THAT FACT! The Bible speaks about giving into the lusts and “unnatural desires” it does not say that those desires are not inherent.
People that SPECULATE on how gay people become gay while refusing to listen to our experience are the reason our church can not reach the LGBTQ COMMUNITY!
Thank you
Thank you for speaking up! We love eachother in spite of our sins and thank the Lord, God does not leave us in our sins.
Dios sea en las palabras del pastor, Dios permita que entendamos el mensaje de acuerdo a su voluntad para poder orientar a los pequeños que enfrentan esta situación, Dios nos bendiga
We are justified by faith through the lamb of God. Thank you that reminder.
Praise God for this video. Thank you Pastor Mark 😊
Teaching the TRUTH in LOVE. The JESUS way. Blessings and Happy Sabbath.
Oh, thank you, Jesus, for your saving grace to a sinner like me! Transform n heal me Lord n help me stay in Your word in all spheres of my life. Amen! Tk u Ps Finley for imparting Truth as we believe! Forgive us Lord n help us!
We know this is the fulfillment of the word of God and as a remnant church we need to speak the truth. I thank God for your lead in spirit of truth without fear.
Our God is amazing and merciful! His Word is clear.
Thank you for the wonderful message and I believe by God's grace and strength I will be able to share the truth about the gospel and live in harmony with others in this sinful world. I believe the best way is to ask myself this question,"What would Jesus have done?" Yes,it's time to speak up.....🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
Praise God for the wonderful and timely message, the gate of hell shall not prevail against the church of God.
Amen.
Thank you Pastor. May God help the Church especially the youths to honour God and abide in His word. Amen
Let me also say this to all SDA, the power is in your hands. A conference can't dictate to the body. Stand for truth
There is tremendous pressure to validate sin but we must remain firm to defend righteousness.
I'm reminded of the song taught when we were little, "So carry your candle, run to the darkness Seek out the helpless, confused and torn"
I’m a practicing Catholic and I’m happy to see we share this common ground an understanding on this important topic affecting many people in our society. May the grace of Our Lord Jesus, keep shining upon all of us.
Thanks brother my prayer to you is that you deny unbiblical teachings ❤❤May God bless you and give you more time to get into knowing His Will for you thanks ❤❤ David from Uganda
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Jesus christ is Lord All for one and one for all he is abovve every name he is Lord amen. The bible is the written word of God and its what God says not man Remember it is written amen
Mark. Thank you for your clarification. It is upsetting how quickly churches are falling prey to this agenda. Bless you.❤
Pr mark Finley you are alive at times like for God purpose God is great
Thank you Pastor Mark. The world needs that kind of message. God is using you deeply. God be with you.
firm and forward attached to the word of God. greetings brothers ❤🙏
Gratidão, louvado seja DEUS por este pastor maravilhoso, aqui no Brasil amamos muito este maravilhoso pastor.
Oh my what took you so long.
Dear SDA Conference,it’s about time you said something , stand up and be counted and don’t allow your congregation to stand alone in this mission - we need to share Gods Love through his TRUTH .
This is why it took Mark so long as I watched a video a few months ago, when he was reserved to speak out about the LGBTQ+ movement.
Isaiah 56:10-12
King James Version
10 His watchmen are blind: they are all ignorant, they are all dumb dogs, they cannot bark; sleeping, lying down, loving to slumber.
11 Yea, they are greedy dogs which can never have enough, and they are shepherds that cannot understand: they all look to their own way, every one for his gain, from his quarter.
This presentation is a great help to me respectively.
I pray that it helps everyone too, so that we are delivered out from the enemy's pit
I have found this video very uplifting to stand firm to the truth compared to other videos that rarely bring out the Love of God for Fallen man regardless. Thank You Pr. Mark for this clear truth and await you in Kenya next Month. God bless his Church.
Thank you for daring to be a Daniel!! By God's grace, may we all stand and speak in love.
Amen. Thank you for your gift and thank you for speaking out about the truth. Yahweh continue to uphold you in His mighty loving hands. Continue to preach the truth in a world of darkness.
I praise God that His Church finds the grace to unequivocally state and stand upon God's words. Thank you pastor Mark Finley 🙏
I'm so blessed to hear God speak through Pastor Mark in a very clear and beautiful way. I love your courage and boldness like Elijah in preaching the truth to save the lost. I'm proud of you as my Pastor. Happy Sabbath from Nigeria.
He was a coward to begin with as I saw in one video a few months ago, Mark Finley was reserved to denounce a bisexual pastor in Germany remaining in office, when he announced to his congregation and his regional conference his sexual orientation. Then Pastor Finley was saying it is not a doctrinal issue, so the GC doesn't need to get involved, it is left to the regional conference, who endorsed the said pastor to remain in office. Only a growing outcry worldwide, reversed the decision. Now Mark is speaking according to the Word of The Most High and not to be in favour with man.
Thank for God the word and His spirit in using you. Thank you my Elder
Muito obrigado Pr Mark Finley por se manifestar sobre este tema de forma tão precisa, amável e inspirada! Que Deus continue erguendo homens que sejam tão fiéis ao dever quanto a bússola o é ao polo. Deus nos abençoe!😊
❤Amen 🙏 Very brave to say undiluted truth
God's blessings to you and everyone who hear the message 🙏
Elija spirit.
Praise the Lord for this message. Fast and pray.
Thank you so much for this important and very clear message, which we urgently need especially here in Germany. Things ar really getting out of hand. This is a wake up call.