United Church of God Sermons

By Scott Delamater - We don't need much to divide us—sometimes the smallest differences are enough. But what if the real issue isn't what separates us, but how we form our identity in the first place? Paul's question still confronts us today: Is Christ divided?

By Michael J Pischke - The Texas sharpshooter fallacy illustrates how focus can be on placed on some data elements, while ignoring other relevant information. Jesus will look at our complete picture, and has a fervent desire to share Passover with us, as He did with His disciples.

By Michael Greider - Kindness is love in motion. Far from mushy personality fluff, kindness demonstrates God's holy spirit and nature being formed within us. If love is the root, kindness is the fruit that is generated.

By Tim Martens - 2 Timothy 2:15 Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.

By Gary Beam - As Passover approaches, are we more focused on ourselves, or on others?

By Dave Werner - Blood is front and center at the upcoming Passover. Have you ever considered how powerful and amazing our physical blood is? As with all of God's creation, the physical points to the spiritual. Let's look at three functions of our blood and relate them to the power of the shed blood of Jesus Christ.

By Kevin Call - If I only had 24 hours to live, what would I do? Christ, with only a short time left washed feet. Knowing what He did and was going to go through, could we do the same? We must be humble as Christ is humble.

By Larry Pepin - A mother's love is most beautiful and tender, but a father's love is essential to the well being and upbringing of a child.

By Matthew Curry - In this second sermon covering Micah 6:8, we are instructed to 'love mercy'. We take a look at examples of the mercy given by God our Father and Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior and what it means to be merciful as well as love it.

By Scott G Thouvenin - What do you think is the most difficult sin of which to repent? The sin we don't know we commit. God makes provision for our unintentional sins.

By Kelly M Irvin - The Bible is the Word, is Jesus, the only source of salvation.

By Mark Skapura - God is revealed as the Creator and Sustainer of all life, with creation reflecting His purpose to build a unified family. Though humanity has separated themselves from God through human nature and the influence of our spiritual enemy, God always extended mercy through sacrifice. During Passover, we

By Don Ward - We continue our study of the general epistles.

By Jorge De Campos - After Nero burns Rome and accuses Christians to divert suspicion, a great persecution of Chrtians in Rome ensues. Paul ends up being imprisoned for a secod time and finally martyred. While in Rome, he now writes second Timothy. Paul encourages Timothy to stir up God's Spirit of Power and continue

By Scott Ashley - What's behind the current war in Iran? Iran has actually been at war with the West since the 1979 Islamic revolution, as its leaders have repeatedly stated. But it goes deeper and longer than that, with beliefs that go far back in Islamic history. When we understand that, we can understand why this

By Rex Sexton - This message looks ahead to what Scripture reveals about the challenges God's people will face in the years to come. It shows that increasing pressure, deception, and persecution are part of the prophetic path, requiring endurance and spiritual focus. The emphasis is on remaining grounded in truth

By Lewis VanAusdle - This message teaches that while God's forgiveness is complete, patient, compassionate, and everlasting, human forgiveness often falls short. Using Psalm 103 and other scriptures, the sermon explains that people tend to forgive selectively, lose patience, desire justice or punishment for others

By Darren Henke - Blind spots can keep us from spiritual growth. These can be things we simply haven't learned/seen yet. Not focusing on the whole picture can also skew our spiritual vision. Most deadly of all is when we are in a state of denial about the seriousness of our sin. In all cases, the challenge is that we

By Stephen Bouchette - An aggregation of surveys of people's priorities yields the following: Close family relationships Basic security Health Meaningful work Personal relationships Moral values, respect, integrity Freedom Faith As Christians, what are our priorities? What priorities does God instruct us to have?

By Fred Nance - Focusing on personal meaning of Spring Holy Days. First three Holy Days in God's Master Plan for Salvation of Mankind. Passover Days of Unleavened Bread Pentecost

By John Elliott - Passover is an awesome memorial to the greatest event in the history of the physical universe. Here are some ways we can prepare to participate in rehearsing the immense significance of the great gift of God and Jesus Christ for all humanity.

By Chuck Smith - What is an Arca and why should it matter to you? Join us as we look into the Arca and its valuable contents.

By Bob Orosz - Every person ever born has been born spiritually blind. What we see and perceive is jaded at best until God Almighty shines His glorious light into our hearts, thereby our lives. Join us today as we explore several realizations about Spiritual Blindness and how we might see more clearly.

By Aaron Creech - In part seven of the sermon series on the seven churches, we will read the letter to the church of Laodicea. They are known as the lukewarm church, neither cold nor hot, with no special properties or uses. We can learn the importance of examining ourselves, zealously turning back to God, and

By Daniel Apartian - This sermon explores the theme of Godly love, focusing on how Jesus Christ exemplified Agape love during the last days of His earthly life. Mr. Apartian provides a deep spiritual reflection appropriate for Passover preparation, outlining five key lessons about love learned from Jesus' final moments

By Brandon Pack - This messages defines the differences between the words "peacemaker" and "peacekeeper", and which one we are supposed to have define ourselves.

By Robin S Webber - The Apostle Paul in 1 Corinthians 11:28 challenges believers to "examine themselves" as we approach the New Testament Passover to partake of the symbols of Jesus' sacrifice for us. This challenge is to allow us to examine that our personal growing faith is genuine and in accord with following The

By Mark Miller - Adam and Eve were given the choice between two trees in the garden. Those who did not continue in the law were cursed, and hung on a tree. Jesus, becoming a curse for us, took our place on the tree for His crucifixion. We look at the connection of the trees and ultimate reconciliation.

By Kevin D Willis - God calls us to remember what He has done for His people, and God's Holy Day plan provides a solid framework for us to remember. What is the event that the Night to be Much Observed commemorates? Why do we call it the Night to be Much Observed? These, and other questions, are addressed in this

By Mike Cook - Two devices were used for hunting in Australian history, a throwing stick and a boomerang. As we prepare for Passover, let's explore how some things should be treated like a throwing stick and others like a boomerang.

By Kevin Call - How many have heard the words "Paid in full"? Did we feel relieved? We must endure until the end. When Christ returns, we will be transformed and that's what "Paid In Full" means.

By Mario Seiglie - In this message, certain ancient and modern activities are discussed in respect to biblical prophecy. Three historical threads are mentioned: the religions of various nations, the modern nation of israel, and the Church at this time. We are to keep watch on world events to be prepared for our safety

By David Rains - What are the similarities of Christ our Passover lamb and the lambs in Exodus?

By Skip Miller - Scripture shows us (mostly in metaphor) that Jesus can & will 'enlighten' us.

By Steven Martens - For the believer who understands the order of God's plan to save mankind, it can be difficult to grasp how true justice will be served for those who may have caused great damage in this age, yet seemingly having an opportunity for repentance in the age to come. Will true justice still be served in a

By Don Ward - This sermon explores some characteristics and actions of the beast. This includes how the beast comes to power and the great deceptive power of Satan.

By Matthew Jenkins - As Jesus was on His way to be crucified, His disciples asked Him a question. His answer sets the tone for how we are supposed to live our lives and to deal with each other.

By John Massie - Reasons why we should keep the Lord's Passover.

By David Chornomaz - This message explains the fundamental difference between the Old Covenant and the New Covenant, showing how God's relationship with humanity shifted through the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Under the Old Covenant, God worked through the physical nation of Israel, marked by ancestry

By Craig Scott - Some Old Covenant practices of the Feast of Unleavened Bread (like sacrifices and the wave sheaf offering) are fulfilled and no longer required through Christ, key elements—such as removing leaven and eating unleavened bread—remain as spiritually meaningful practices for New Covenant believers. We

By Ken Loucks - In 1 Corinthians 5, the apostle Paul instructs a congregation of Gentile believers in Corinth to “keep the feast.” How do we reconcile that instruction with the common belief that God's law and the biblical holy days were done away? This message examines Paul's audience, the purpose of the New

By Patrick Kansa - When we read through Genesis, and particularly the accounts of the first human family, what lessons do we draw from them? There are many, but in this message, we'll see how we can use those accounts to frame – and better understand – our approach to our own Passover and spring Holy Day preparations.

By Tim Martens - The Bible has much to say about our wellbeing, and part of that instruction includes the benefits of laughter.

By Jerold Aust - The Bible provides several significant events that represent new beginnings in God's Plan for mankind - the Passover is among them. This messages covers those revealed in God's Word.

By Jorge De Campos - The greed of false teachers. The love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Guard what was committed to your trust.