United Church of God Sermons

By Greg Thomas - The spring Holy Days focus on God's work in individuals through repentance, acceptance of Christ's sacrifice, overcoming sin, and receiving the Holy Spirit as He prepares His firstfruits for His Kingdom. The fall Holy Days broaden that focus to God's intervention in the world through Christ's return

By Ron Davenport - In Acts 3:19 Peter gives a framework for spiritual revival that ultimately will be applied across all the world. As we go through the prophetic scriptures, we see how the fall holy days presage how an entire world will follow the steps of Acts 3:19 to revive a world on the brink of extinction.

By Steve Parker - There's no doubt that kindness is a character trait that everyone can embrace. But for the CHRIST-follower, to model kindness for others goes beyond just being nice. This sermon focuses on Ephesians 2 and explores biblical kindness that our Heavenly Father models and gives a framework for our own

By Darrin Keith - Salvation is a gift from God, attainable only by coming into covenant with God through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ. But once given this precious relationship with God, we must now respond powerfully to this calling that we have been given.

By Stephen Bouchette - The growth of a human being is a pattern we see with God and His works. He often starts with something very small, and often completes it with as something really big. How is He doing this in our life?

By Dave Goethals - Trials can arrive suddenly and leave us uncertain about what to do next, but God provides a clear way forward. By stopping and seeking God, asking for wisdom and searching His Word, and choosing to trust Him, we can respond to hardship with faith rather than fear, doubt, anxiety, or human reasoning

By David Cook - Does God mean what He says? Uzzah reaches out to catch the Ark — a natural instinct — and God strikes him dead. He broke one rule. A woman chooses life instead of abortion — and the world gets Steve Jobs, Steph Curry, Tim Tebow. What if she hadn't? Obey exactly as God says, or live with the

By William Bradford - We want to understand the framework prophecy provides in understanding God's plan, but beyond that, we must understand what Christ Himself told us about being ready for His return.

By Tim Martens - An examination of the Model Prayer given by Jesus in Matthew 6 shows a correlation to the Ten Commandments, as well as, an outline of the plan of God for the salvation of mankind.

By Ernest Grier - The hope of the resurrection is one of the driving forces behind our faith. The resurrection of the dead was the entire hope and one of the central messages of the early Church.

By Jorge de Campos - Jesus Christ is superior to the prophets, superior to the angels, and superior to the created universe. He is the eternal Son of God, our Savior, our King, and the One through whom God establishes the New Covenant.

By William Bradford - The twenty-first part in a series of mid-week Bible studies, covering the book of Hebrews. This session is a character study from the faith chapter - Sarah.

By Enrique Vidal - Did life just appear without purpose? Or, were we created by a Supreme Being for His own purpose?

By Robert McCurdy - What does God reveal about the Feast of Tabernacles and how we should observe it? What should do now in preparation to ensure that we have a meaningful and edifying Feast?

By John Kosmalski - Noah, Daniel, and Job exemplified the endurance, commitment, and faithfulness we should strive for today.

By Nathan Ekama - Part 2 of a split sermon on becoming an heir with Jesus Christ. Once we identify with someone or something, whom do we identify with? How do we identify as a Christian? Whose name should we carry? Our Father is offering his. Let's make sure that we are identifying with him and joining his family

By Scott Thomas - Of course, we should get to know our brethren. But just knowing them on a superficial level does not really lend itself to having godly love for others. How can we reach God's people on the level that He wants us to?

By Brian McGuire - The Proverbs 31 woman is an amazing individual! Can we find similarities between all of her character traits and what Christ may be looking for in His “Bride”?

By Bart Bornhorst - God has called us to be a people that makes a difference in the world around us! To be able to do this, we must begin by making a difference in who we are as a person. God has called us to become more and more like Jesus Christ. The more we become like Christ, the more we can make a difference in

By Nathan Ekama - Part 1 of a split sermon looking at becoming an heir with Jesus Christ. Our human nature wants to make us be part of a group; to belong to something that we can identify with. What does the identity of a son of God truly look like?

By Jerald Kliewer - The change that happens in people as they repent and turn to Christ being led by the Holy Spirit. Rom 3:22 even the righteousness of God, through faith in Jesus Christ, to all and on all who believe. For there is no difference; Rom 3:23 for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,

By Don Ward - This sermon explores the power of the Devil and how we must put on the whole armor of God to overcome him. The sermon also shows how we must believe and claim God's promises in order to stand against wicked spirits. Emphasis is also placed on the shield of faith and the necessity of keeping the

By Ryan Hall - Mercy triumphs over judgment; but just as God exercises mercy and judgment, we all have to learn to be like our Father and elder brother Jesus Christ. We must learn to exercise both righteous judgment and the mercy that enables forgiveness of sins and reconciliation of our personal relationships.

By Jay Ledbetter - Marriage is far more than two people sharing a life together, it is a sacred creation of God designed to reveal something of His own divine relationship with Jesus Christ and to reflect the beautiful, self-giving love between Jesus Christ and His Church. When husbands sacrificially love and cherish

By David Chornomaz - This sermon highlights faithful women in Scripture and shows how their examples reveal courage, trust in God, service, and spiritual equality before Christ.

By David Cook - Joel speaks of a great army invasion prior to the return of Christ, with a warning to prepare and watch for the day will come quickly.

By Sanford Beattie - Is the Rapture real? It all depends on what you think the Rapture is. The popular description is filled with errors. But the real Rapture is something else again.

By W. Fred Crow - Peace will be a defining characteristic in the World Tomorrow and of those who will help teach and establish peace. God calls His people to be peacemakers, to actively pursue peace in their relationships and live peaceably with all people. As future teachers in God's kingdom, we must begin to

By Luis A Marrero - This sermonette examines the resurrection of Jesus Christ by comparing alternative explanations. It argues that Jesus predicted His death and resurrection, that His tomb was secured by authorities, and that His frightened, doubtful disciples were transformed into bold witnesses after becoming

By Ken Loucks - There are five broad areas that God has told us to “remember”: what He has done throughout history, what He has commanded, how He has worked in our own lives, where we have failed, and what we once knew was right. Remembering these things strengthens our faith, helps us make wiser choices, and keeps

By Chuck Smith - What is under your control, and what of yours is under Satan's control?

By Robert Nettles - The need for specific prayer when we are going before God and how genuine repentance is required to make it into the Kingdom of God. Prayer and repentance are the only way we have a relationship with God.

By Jorge de Campos - We need to examine whether our years in God's Church have produced genuine spiritual change. Christ teaches that God's righteousness reaches the heart, requiring mercy, forgiveness, humility, and gentleness rather than self-righteous judgment of others. Since judgment has already begun with God's

By Robert Fahey - The book of Obadiah contains some yet to be fulfilled prophecies, as well as lessons for us today.

By Gary Petty - To build a healthy church you need an action plan. Studying Acts 2:40 - 47 to help build that plan.

By Tim Martens - What you do matters. What you decide to do, today and every day, has a consequence. The Bible is relentlessly clear about this: cause and effect, decisions and rewards. From Revelation to Proverbs, from Ruth to the Epistles, Scripture repeats the same theme — sometimes gently, sometimes urgently —

By Jeff Brown - During His last Passover, Christ prayed to the Father (John 17). He prayed for His 12 disciples who would soon become Apostles, and He also prayed for us, and for the health of the true Church of God down through the ages. Satan attacks the Church constantly, trying to foment division and enmity

By Daniel Lausted - We all experience the pain of a broken heart, whether due to sin, loss, or the struggles of the world. This message explores the profound work of Christ, who came not just to heal, but to gently bind up our deepest wounds. Learn the practical steps of self-examination, prayer, and community support

By John Freeman - The Bible teaches timeless universal truths. But it was originally written to specific peoples with their own cultures and customs. Many passages had more impact to the original audience because the text spoke in terms common to their everyday life. Likewise, some passages have more meaning and

By John Elliott - The New Covenant Church is described as a Body with various needs. How does God intend for its needs to be filled? Let's examine our role in providing care for each member of the Body of Christ.

By Kelly M Irvin - What is worship? Not just asking God for things. Not just gratitude for what He provides. True worship — the Greek proskunio — is devotional affection like a dog licking its master's hand: intentional, loving, focused on pleasing the one you adore. In this message, learn what it means to worship God

By Chris Rowland - This sermonette looks at four important qualities of a good shepherd. While these are qualities of God as our shepherd, they also instruct us as shepherds-in-training so that we can grow to become like our elder brother, Jesus Christ.

By John May - This message focuses on the concept of unfinished spiritual business, examining three aspects of this concept. We as individual Christians have unfinished spiritual business. The Church of God has unfinished spiritual business. And God the Father and Jesus Christ also have unfinished spiritual

By Craig Scott - The purpose of this message is to review what we know, and what is clear from scripture about authority within the Church of God.

By Jorge de Campos - When was Hebrews written? Who wrote Hebrews? Background of the Epistle. Six warnings. God now speaks through His Son!