United Church of God Sermons

By Stephen Bouchette - What is the hardest thing we have ever done? Likely the most difficult thing we will ever have to do is to give up our will. It is common to hear in prayer for God's will to be done. If we ask it, do we mean it? Are we pursuing God's will? If not, how do we do it?

By Gary Antion - Our Hearts our important parts of our bodies and also important spiritually to worshipping and serving God. We will explore the Scriptures to see just how valuable the heart is and the heart's output - good or evil.

By Mike Cook - With love being our identifying sign, our President has encouraged us to locate tools and apply them to remove barriers and amplify love to promote unity. Mel Robbins wrote, “The Let Them Theory” that offers an interesting lens to consider two passages with her premise of "Let Them" and "Let Me"

By Scott Brummett - What you fear takes control of your life. Who do you fear- God or man? Hypocrisy can sneak into our lives when we lose awe of our heavenly Father. This sermon dives into the importance of why and how we must go about instilling this Godly fear into our hearts and minds in order to prevent hypocrisy.

By Kevin D Willis - This sermon explores the need for and impact of Godly character on the use of authority. Several biblical examples showing both successes and failures are used to demonstrate that Godly authority is moderated by love, self-control, and a willingness to sacrifice for the unity and growth of others

By Gary Petty - How can we make our marriage stronger and avoid things that can sabotage our marriage?

By Patrick Kansa - The belief that God is unchanging is more than a foundational belief -- it is a foundational TRUTH. In this message, we'll review God's unchanging nature through paired Old Testament and New Testament scriptures. Additionally, we'll review why we understand the "God of the Old Testament" to be a pre

By Lewis Vanausdle - This message explores the biblical concept of meditation as a spiritual tool, contrasting it with secular ideas of emptying the mind verses practicing Godly Meditation that helps believers build strong spiritual foundations, prepare for life's challenges, and maintain peace and resilience. The

By Kelly M Irvin - The 1971 movie release, "Willie Wonka and the Chocolate Factory," though not a source for Bible instruction, has a theme that can excite a study of the biblical instruction in salvation. Ephesians, Chapter 2, Verses 1-10, describes well that initial, crucial stage in the salvation journey.

By Elias Vazquez - This sermonette emphasizes the transformative power of consistency in spiritual life, highlighting findings from the “Power of Four” study by the Center for Bible Engagement. The message explains that engaging with the Bible at least four times a week leads to significant spiritual growth, improved

By Ken Loucks - What kind of life does God remember? In this message, we look at the unsung servants of the Bible—people who lived faithfully, served quietly, and left behind a lasting spiritual legacy. Their examples speak directly to the lives many of God's people are living today. Discover how a life of quiet

By Daniel Apartian - Insects go through a complete metamorphosis. God created this amazingly complex process not only to make us awestruck and recognize a master creator, but to provide a parallel spiritual life lesson we're intended to learn from. We are expected to go through a full-scale transformation of our mind

By Kevin Call - The Bible is chalked full of facts, chalked full of stories. Most have something in common. Today we will cover the story of Naaman. We all can learn from this story.

By William Bradford - This is the twelfth and final part of a mid-week Bible study series covering Christ's fifth discourse in the book of Matthew.

By Jorge de Campos - In the first two chapters, Paul addressed the source of the Colossian heresy—Gnosticism. Beginning in chapter 3, he turns to encouraging the Colossian brethren and moves into very practical applications of God's Word, focusing on how believers should treat one another. He explains what must be put

By David R. Goethals - This message uses one of the greatest endurance walks in human history as a compelling lens to examine the far greater journey God has set before His people. It connects physical perseverance to spiritual faithfulness, showing that walking “worthy of the calling” is not about dramatic moments, but

By Ernest Grier - If we are not yielding to and utilizing the spirit of God dwelling in us, then we are putting ourselves in a dangerous place. The last thing we want to do is resist the holy spirit.

By Dan Preston - There are many good reasons not to observe the Christmas holiday. What are your personal ones, and can you prove them from the Bible?

By Stephen de Campos - As the world celebrates the “most wonderful time of the year,” many faithful Christians tend to shrink back and lay low. But what if this were actually a time to stand out and shine God's light instead? In this message, we'll uncover the true origins of Christmas, ask how God really views it, and

By Caleb Janicich - Jesus Christ taught powerfully the importance of repentance, belief and action relating to our faith. Let's explore these concepts to see what Christ instructs.

By Craig Scott - Is faith a state of mind? Something that takes place only in your thoughts... If I have faith does God do anything... does He ever reach out to me with a sign? Some way to let me know its all real and that He is indeed working with me?

By Ken Loucks - Acts 10 is often misunderstood—and in this study, we slow down and let Scripture explain itself. Follow Peter from a rooftop vision he doesn't understand, to a Gentile household he never expected to enter, and watch how God Himself shatters centuries of separation without changing His law. This

By Robin S Webber - One of the most vital and essential understandings in our personal Christian journey is discovered in the middle of Job. A verse that allows us to not only know our Redeemer, but grow within our Redeemer----knowing there is life beyond our human moments here and now, and beyond the grave. Job 19-23

By James Ginn - Conflict is inevitable—even among Christians—so God gives a clear “peace protocol” for resolving it. Based on Matthew 18 (supported by other scriptures), the process is to address the offense privately and gently first, then involve one or two honest witnesses if needed, and only then bring it to

By Carl Koester - Today we will look at the analogy the church being the temple of God.

By Gary Beam - God has entreated us with the giving of His grace, to extend to us mercy, kindness, and forgiveness. But do our personal lives reflect and embody the same spirit of sharing and demonstrating the same gift of grace to others?

By Steve K Buchanan - There are many things over which we have no control. But within our control is our ability to learn and grow. This sermon shows a simple plan for growing in wisdom for the next calendar year.

By Andrew Shallenberger - It may be difficult to endure, but the fruit of God's Spirit (Gal 5) of longsuffering has a great purpose. Listen to some reasons that we may experience longsuffering.

By Mario Seiglie - In this message, we explore four biblical proofs that address the pagan heresy brought out in Paul's epistle to the Colossians concerning feast day observances. In his letters, both Colossians and Galatians, Paul warned those Gentiles to not go back to their pagan festival rituals. When did the

By Jim Moody - In this sermon we will discuss the various uses of nomos (law) in the New Testament, and what really happened with the law when the sacrifice of Christ occurred. We'll talk about how we can distinguish God's eternal spiritual law, from other types of laws when we read seemingly conflicting New

By Joe Greene - Everyone faces challenges and stresses in life. Countless self-help books have been written addressing life's issues, but the greatest self-help book is often overlooked—the Bible. God has given us answers to life's timeless questions. Three common issues that can have a significant impact on our

By Gregory Sanny - Sometimes we worry and fret over things not knowing how to fix them, when all we need to do is rely on God for help, which He has promised to provide.

By Stephen Bouchette - When drips continue without treatment, great water damage can occur. We must treat it early, before such damage occurs. This applies to our spiritual life, also. It can apply to our relationships and our sins. We must be alert to that sound. How does the Bible instruct us to deal with these

By David Rains - Does the bible tell us that we need to change? Is it okay to follow the world?

By Ben Light - The rhythm of the weekly and annual Sabbaths of God safeguard against human forgetfulness. They represent a sacred summons that is rooted in both creation and redemption. The contrast between “remembering” and “keeping” highlights the call to actively guard its holiness, protect it from encroachment

By David W Hershberger - God often seems to choose people for His work who seem to be ill-suited for the task. This is a recurring pattern we encounter so often in Scripture, where God deliberately chooses the weak, the broken, and the unlikely for purposes that reshape the world, while supplying the very strength needed to

By Kevin Call - In this sermon we will cover verses 1-20. We will then come back for Bible Study and cover verses 21-38.

By Joshua Vazquez - This message shares a personal experience as a teacher navigating the complexities of supporting students, particularly transgender students and the challenge of using preferred names and pronouns. Reflecting on the tendency to compromise personal beliefs out of fear of social repercussions, it

By Robert Gardenhire - We examine four incidents during the time of Jesus' birth which had to occur in temperate weather and not during the winter months of rain and cold. These common-sense scenarios preclude Jesus' birth being in the winter season but rather in the fall season.

By Lud Kiramidjian Jr - Speaker: Lud Kiramidjian Date: 12/13/25 After Paul had been arrested in Jerusalem, he was imprisoned in nearby Caesarea for two years. Because he had appealed his case to Caesar, he was sent to Rome (to eventually appear before the Emperor). This journey by Paul from Caesarea to Rome (recorded in

By Derek Strauss - We'll look at the history that has lead to the current situation, and we'll as look at God's plan for reconciling all these peoples. And then we'll ask the question,”What does that mean for us now”.

By David Chornomaz - The message discusses the United Church of God's stance on military service, emphasizing that Christians should prioritize obedience to God over government mandates, especially when it comes to participating in war or military drafts. Drawing from both Old and New Testament scriptures, the speaker

By William Bradford - What we sow shapes what we reap: sowing to flesh brings corruption, but sowing to God's Spirit, kindness and gratitude yields peace, joy, and life.

By Anthony Scott - This message investigates a few of the traditions of the Christmas story and what they have been twisted into. God wants us to worship Him the way He instructs from the Bible.

By William Bradford - This is the eleventh part of a mid-week Bible study series covering Christ's fifth discourse in the book of Matthew.