United Church of God Sermons

By Troy Phelps - Speaker: Troy Phelps Date: 10/25/25 “Almost” can be a sad word. Being so close, yet not completing an objective, not reaching the goal, not receiving the reward carries a heaviness. In this sermon, we will look at four ways we can be impacted by “almost”.

By Sanford Beattie - When we read or study the Beatitudes, delivered at the Sermon on the Mount, we almost always look at Matthew's account. How many of us have focused on the version of the Beatitudes recorded by Luke? They are not identical. Why? Are the differences important?

By Robin S Webber - Paul's one page epistle to a slave owner in regards to a runaway slave is a scriptural masterpiece (gem!) in regards as how to project and practice reconciliation underlined with loving wisdom framed with the bookends of grace and peace. Jesus' words state that we are to forgive as we have been

By Dan Preston - Tithing is an important command given to us to cover a variety of needs. But have you ever wondered why God tells us to tithe?

By Gary Petty - The laying on of hands in the old and new testament and its purposes.

By Kevin D Willis - The life of a Christian includes moving from darkness into light, and from sin to righteousness. Scripture calls on Christians to reject worldly behaviors like anger and malice, and instead embrace kindness, forgiveness, and love, as modeled by Christ. Paul's teachings in Ephesians emphasize

By Mark Holladay - We come back from the Feast feeling refreshed because of the messages and joy we receive while attending it. What steps can we take to make sure that we use that momentum to get even closer to God this year?

By Ken Loucks - This message addresses the most fundamental question ever asked: Why was I born? It cuts through cultural confusion, philosophical speculation, and religious ambiguity to reveal the clear, biblical purpose for human life — to become a child in the family of God. In a world grasping for meaning, this

By Mark Welch - God is all about family and He wants all of us to be a blessing to His children so the family may function well and be strong. In God's Church we have an opportunity to build stronger families.

By David Cook - Being that we are begotten children of God, members of God's family, spiritual brothers and sisters to one another, we should try to emulate the qualities of God and thrive as God's family, unified.

By Bart Bornhorst - As we leave behind the fall Holy Days and approach the coldness of winter, we are called to stay fervent in our spiritual walk towards the Kingdom of God. This sermon looks at three key areas to help us stay motivated and watchful.

By Daniel Apartian - It is typical for us to have a tendency to want Christ to come into our lives, but then lean toward maintaining our own control, and not letting Him truly lead us. There are good desires and bad, and we know to reject the bad, but the frustration of unfulfilled good desires can also lead to sin

By Patrick Kansa - It is critical that we understand God's truth and immerse ourselves in it. In the same way, we need to understand why celebrating Halloween is something that goes against God's way of life.

By W. Fred Crow - Society tries to lower our standards. God sets the bar high and expects us to meet and keep His standards.

By Jorge de Campos - The cultural background in Colosse, the heresy affecting the church and Paul's introductory comments to address the issue.

By William Bradford - This is the fifth part of a mid-week Bible study series covering Christ's fifth discourse in the book of Matthew. It covers the remainder of the chapter listing woes to the scribes and Pharisees.

By Ben Light - The Feast of Tabernacles offers God's people a prophetic glimpse into the world to come — a vision of the Kingdom of God when peace, justice, and truth will fill the earth. We will consider the purpose of that revealed vision and the responsibility it places upon those who have seen it. Scripture

By Steven Holladay - God gave the seven annual Holy Days to ancient Israel. But do they serve any useful purpose today? A review of each one reveals the answer.

By Mike Phelps - We need perseverance, resourcefulness, and hope to overcome trials and enter the Kingdom of God.

By Jonathan Beam - God's people have returned from the Feast and back into a world of troubles. The inspirational high that accompanies the Feast can begin to fade unless we take steps to keep it burning in us.

By Lud Kiramidjian Jr - Speaker: Lud Kiramidjian Date: 10/18/25 The first time the word “rejoice” appears in our English translation Bibles is in Leviticus 23:40, where God commands His people to observe the Feast of Tabernacles with rejoicing --- per the words “you shall rejoice before the LORD your God for seven days”

By Howard E Marchbanks III - God built His spiritual temple upon the foundation of the prophets and the apostles. Both the Old and New Testaments provide a vital part of our underpinning. Jesus Christ is the principal part of the foundation. If our foundation is flawed, our building cannot stand.

By Gary Beam - In this tribute to all of the saints of God, we have been promised eternity as the ultimate reward for our enduring to the end. Have you with faith and hope looked into eternity with eyes to see it now in this present life?

By Gary Petty - What does the bible have to say about the three heavens?

By Jeff Lockhart - Are we to judge or not to judge? What does it mean to judge. Are we to judge? Is there a right way or a wrong way? What should be judged, who should be judged, how do we judge and what is the standard for judging?

By Stephen Bouchette - Now that we are returning from the Feast of Tabernacles and getting back into our routines, it can be very easy to allow distractions in this world to keep us from continuing to grow and learn. Our Savior, Christ, faced this same test and was always focused on doing the will of the Father. Let us

By David Morker - Drawing from Revelation 21:1–7, we behold the fulfillment of all divine purpose - the passing of the old and the dawning of the new, as John records: "Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth… and I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, 'Behold, the dwelling place of God is with man.'" In this

By Gregory Sanny - Is there any reality to wishing a lost loved one a happy heavenly birthday, or declare a condemned murderer on earth to be destined for eternal hell fire? Many religious concepts exist about heaven and hell, but which ones, if any, reflect the descriptions found in the Holy Bible?

By Brian Shaw - In this world of blackness and evil, the light stands out. We must have an eternal mindset. Eternal mindset is based on faith. We will be God as God is God. We must develop a Godly mindset. With faith nothing is impossible.

By John LaBissoniere - As you carry out your daily activities and responsibilities how can you fully put into practice the biblical instruction to reverence your great Creator?

By Ken Loucks - This message invites listeners to rethink what “running the race” really means. Instead of chasing a finish line we can see, it shows that faith is more like Big Al's Backyard Ultra—a race with no set end, where endurance is tested one lap at a time. Through the eyes of someone who successfully won

By Len Martin - There's a prevalent attitude in today's society that tolerance equals compassion. This attitude has infiltrated the Church. However, compassion is more than being tolerant of everything and everybody. The greatest act of compassion of all time was when Jesus Christ gave His life for mankind.

By Mark Kasperson - What is the vision of the nature of our heart? Do we welcome the changes of our hearts ? Join us for this eye opening video sermon.

By Tim Martens - In Ecclesiastes, we learn that there is a time to speak, which leads us also to conclude we should not speak at times. Provided are eight situations where it may be best not to speak.

By Joe Greene - my goal is to have people leave Morehead City this year knowing that they will be at the Feast again in 2026. Knowing that they will persevere and overcome whatever obstacles are in their way. We will look at this topic from a slightly different angle by talking about the courage of Abishai

By Scott Moss - The purpose of this message is to rehearse the just and yet breathtakingly merciful plan God has for all mankind as pictured by this Holy Day. This Eighth Day.

By Stephen Tuck - One perspective about the Last Great Day is that God's plan to create His family was established from the foundation of the world. God's Kingdom will soon be established. The Last Great Day represents humanity's opportunity for salvation at the end of the Millennium.

By Jim Tuck - Do you know what this Eighth Day pictures in God's great master plan of salvation? The picture of what God plans for all humanity is revealed through the feasts of God, and the Eternal does not desire to see anyone perish, but all to have and opportunity to be saved. The Eighth Day has a tremendous

By David Metzel - There are many injustices in this world and little fairness. We will see that God's definition of fairness is different than ours and that fairness has to do with the meaning in the Feast days. We will look at Paul addressing fairness and then Paul talks about Israel and everyone being saved. Then

By Mike Fooshe - We are to count our blessings before preparing offerings.

By Joe Dobson - God will extend His knowledge of the truth and His Holy Spirit in His time.

By Nicholas Lamoureux - God's plan for man doesn't end with the Millennium, it continues beyond it. This message looks beyond the thousand year reign of Jesus Christ and the saints and beyond the second resurrections to the moment when physical life gives way to that which is eternal.

By Kenneth Skorseth Jr - We are completing eight wonderful days together celebrating the future in the Kingdom of God. Now, we must prepare to go home and face the daily challenges of life. This present evil world is not an easy place in which a true christian must live. No matter what comes our way, we must be assured God

By Dan Preston - After the Feast of Tabernacles, what stories will we share with others? Will we simply tell the tales of what we did during the Feast, or will we share the joy of the coming Kingdom of God?

By John May - The focus of the message is on the Great White Throne Judgment of the “rest of the dead” -- all those who are restored to life in the Second Resurrection. These will include the majority of Adam and Eve's descendants (all the families of the earth gathered from across time and geographic lands). The