United Church of God Sermons

By Ethan May - This message examines what we need to understand regarding the power of death in scripture, looking at the relationship between sin & death. Christ has the ultimate power over death. We are each joined to Christ in the likeness of His death, through our symbolic death at baptism. Death will not

By Ken Loucks - Why did God command that the Jubilee trumpet be sounded on the Day of Atonement? The ancient Jubilee released servants, restored families and returned inherited land, but it also pointed toward a far greater restoration. Jesus Christ's healings gave a preview of what His government will bring to the

By Dave PerMar - By fasting on the Day of Atonement, we clear out our personal pride so we can pack the most essential item for rejoicing at the Feast of Tabernacles today: a servant's heart. At the same time, this fast humbles us as we picture a future world finally free from the adversary, whose ultimate removal

By Stan Martin - In order for us--and for all of humanity--to be reconciled to God, God must somehow achieve a transformation in our nature. That process begins with God calling us, followed by our decision as to how we will respond to that calling from God.

By Scott McKeon - The Beast will be given authority to rule the earth for 42 months. This will be more than just a government, as it will involve worship of the emperor and have significant implications for those who fear God.

By Brandon Zollner - Teaching your family and your spiritual family about God's wonderful plan.

By Thomas Randle - This age is drawing to a close and Christ's return is imminent. Down through the ages the return of Christ was at hand because for those who have fallen asleep in the faith, the next instant of their consciousness, Christ will be returning. Will you be ready for His return?

By Matthew Fenchel - This message will look at the wisdom and sovereignty of God within the Church, His work in the world, and with us individually. We will look at three narratives: the defense of Stephen, the calling of Cornelius, and ordeal of Job.

By Peter T Burchard - This sermon focuses on understanding the true source of our conflicts, moving beyond interpersonal and personal struggles to recognize the spiritual nature of the challenges we face. It draws on biblical principles to emphasize the importance of: mindfulness, understanding, discernment, prayer, and

By Russell Kemp - Going through scripture and showing why Atonement is commanded today.

By Patrick McKee - Did you know that you can have an entirely different life experience without any change in your physical circumstances? This message aims to encourage and inspire you to steward your hope!

By Jorge de Campos - Hebrews 3 emphasizes Christ's supremacy over Moses and calls Christians to remain faithful to the end. Israel's wilderness failure warns us that sin can deceive, harden the conscience, and produce unbelief and disobedience. God's Word trains our spiritual discernment; therefore, we must continually

By James J Malizia - Speaker: James Malizia Date: 9/12/26 In this message, we explore how the Feast of Trumpets is more than a prophecy. It's a powerful reminder to stay spiritually awake, prepare for Christ's return, and look forward to the peace and restoration of His coming reign.

By Jerold Aust - Major TV news outlets seem to have nothing but bad news to report on most days. One conclusion that can be drawn from their reports might be that man does not have the capability of ruling ourselves effectively. But this day reveals an important event - one that will stop man from taking a final

By Matt King - Seventy bulls are offered across the seven days of the Feast of Tabernacles—a number the text never states outright, leaving the reader to add the sacrifices each day to arrive at seventy. It is unique in the sacred calendar: every other Holy Day repeats a fixed offering, while Tabernacles alone

By Daniel Porteous - The greatest prophecy in Scripture is God's plan to bring salvation to humanity through Jesus Christ. The Feast of Trumpets points to the return of the Son of Man in glory, when He will receive dominion over all nations and establish a Kingdom that will never be destroyed. Understanding that future

By Carl Kasperson - We know that we are supposed to present ourselves as a living sacrifice, but when and how do we do that?

By Justin Massie - The Feast of Trumpets is a memorial of blowing of trumpets. How do we as Christians memorialize and anticipate the blowing of trumpets?

By Mark Regoord - The triumphant return of Jesus Christ to usher in the Kingdom of God is a fundamental part of the vision we embrace. Scripture tells us that it is God' good pleasure to give us that Kingdom and we have a responsibility to walk worthy of those promises... repenting, overcoming, growing, and enduring.

By Darrell Keisel - This sermon looks at the last church era of Laodicea and goes through the prophetic scriptures on how even they too will overcome and make it into the Kingdom of God, albeit not the easiest way.

By Lincoln Marini - The Bible teaches the followers of Jesus, if we want to participate in the glorious events at the sound of the Seventh Trumpet, one of the things we must be doing is to follow God's Holy Spirit to the end. In this message, people will learn two reasons why it is important to immediately obey the

By Stephen Bouchette - God is both Creator and Sustainer who plants, cultivates, and expects good fruit from those He has blessed. Jesus pointed to the fig tree and the signs of the times so we would recognize that a season of judgment precedes His return, even though no one knows the exact day or hour. Therefore we must

By Stephen Hanson - The people of God are commanded to keep the Feast of Trumpets.

By John Elliott - When we combine today's economic, political, military, weather and environmental upheavals, we see a world in motion towards conditions Scripture says will precede Christ's return. They are coming faster perhaps than most people are aware. How does God want His people to be living today, tomorrow

By Robert Gardenhire - Three momentous events are discussed: the resurrection, the end of religious confusion, and the coming of a perfect King.

By Derek Strauss - God will bring all the people of the world into a permanent covenant relationship with Him.

By Danny Jennings - Warnings are plain in Christ's parables and in the letter to the Church in Laodicea that lukewarmness or complacency could cause us to be left out of God's Kingdom. We must be actively using God's Spirit and growing in character as we watch and take heed to the warnings and all the more as we see

By Greg Thomas - This Feast of Trumpets message presents Yom Teruah as one loud blast with two opposite meanings: joy for the firstfruits raised and changed at the last trumpet, and terror for a world that will not repent. The speaker ties that dual shout to Scripture, to the return of Christ as both Savior and

By William Paz - It has been estimated that approximately 1/3 of the Bible is prophetic. Others feel 100% of the Bible is prophetic because every part contributes to the overarching narrative of humanity's fall and redemption. Since Scripture devotes so much to prophecy and future events, should the events and

By Troy Phelps - Speaker: Troy Phelps Date: 9/12/26 The trumpets of Revelation picture God's dramatic intervention to bring an end to mankind's failed attempt to rule apart from Him and establish the Kingdom of God. While those trumpets will sound like judgment to a rebellious world, to those who faithfully endure

By Luis A Marrero - This message connects the Feast of Trumpets with the future return of Jesus Christ. It warns that simply calling Jesus “Lord,” claiming religious identity, or performing works in His name is not enough. It urges believers to examine their worship, reject deception, hold fast to the truth so that

By Brian McGuire - At His return Christ will end all human conflict, spiritual warfare, and resistance against Him.

By Ryan Shallenberger - Christ lowered himself when He entered Jerusalem at His last Passover amidst the shouts of "Hosanna" by the crowds. However, He'll return with great power and glory. Do we approach Him with humility?

By Charles Melear - Summary Pending

By Dan Preston - After the shocking events of 9/11, many turned to the Bible looking for a connection to prophecy. There is, in fact, a connection to the Feast of Trumpets and its powerful meaning for all humanity.

By Ken Loucks - Jesus Christ began His ministry by announcing good news, healing, liberty and release—giving a glimpse of the restoration God intends for all humanity. Before that worldwide Jubilee can be established, the Day of the Lord must bring an end to human rule and place the kingdoms of this world under

By Andy Duran - Trumpets historically signal major proclamations, and the Day of Trumpets foreshadows three powerful future events: the establishment of God's kingdom, the resurrection of the Saints, and the ultimate gathering to meet Christ at His return.

By Bart Bornhorst - God has given each of us the ability to hear something or read about something, and then develop a picture of that within our minds. As we go through the very descriptive details of the Day of the Lord, I would encourage you to use your imagination to develop a picture of what Christ's return will

By Michael Greider - The joy of the Lord gives us strength as we wait, because the Feast of Trumpets reminds us that generations of longing, brokenness, and unfulfilled promises will reach their turning point in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the return of Jesus Christ. This day will culminate in judgement

By Nathan Ekama - When we talk about becoming an heir glorified together with Jesus Christ, what manner of persons ought we to be? Are we just doing it for the benefits or are our hearts really in it? How hard are we willing to work to attain to the resurrection?

By Ben Light - When you consider the plan of God, and symbolism of His Holy Days - much can be said about the Feast of Trumpets. It is the linchpin of the Festivals of God - everything which comes after it, is impossible without the events of this Day. God used Trumpets to get the attention of the host of Israel

By Daniel Apartian - A sermon on the Feast of Trumpets connects Revelation 11, Matthew 24, and Micah 6:8 to describe Christ's return and the transfer of earth's rulership from Satan to God. It examines what God requires is not ritual performance but a repentant heart expressed through justice, mercy, and humble walking

By Ryan Hall - The Feast of Trumpets encompasses many meanings. One of the most important of these is the warning to the people of God that powerful spiritual forces work in our world today. We must be vigilant, so that we are not deceived and will be with Christ when he rides to save the world at the end of the

By Dave Werner - Our calling is a beautiful process orchestrated by God and Jesus Christ from before the foundations of the world. How did we get to where we are today, and where are we going? What does the Feast of Trumpets ultimately mean for us as we are fully born into the God family?

By Josh Vazquez - This message connects the Feast of Trumpets with the biblical story of Israel's deliverance from Egypt and God's descent on Mount Sinai. The message then draws a parallel between that first trumpet blast at Sinai and the future trumpet at Christ's return, emphasizing that just as God fulfilled His