United Church of God Sermons

By Thomas Randle - The epistle of James was labeled an epistle of straw by Martin Luther. What led him to make such an extraordinary statement? Does the epistle of James contradict what the apostle Paul wrote in Romans and Galatians or does it complement them? When James said that “faith without works is dead” was he

By John Elliott - What would you change if you could? God promotes good change, Personal change. We must include God as we make changes in our lives.

By Fred Nance - Few people understand who Jesus Christ really was. They do not understand where He came from, and what He was/is doing, and what He will do in the future. Let us look at what the Bible has to say about His life and work.

By Austin Chance - Reconciliation is a process made up of both forgiveness and repentance. It is explicitly commanded by God to forgive others if we want our sins forgiven. Likewise we need to repent in order to receive the remission of our sins. Once both of those are complete we can then reconcile our relationship

By Tony Stith - Since the weekly Sabbath was instituted at creation, people have either rejected it or turned it into an increasingly burdensome system of religious rules and regulations. During His earthly ministry, Jesus Christ demonstrated the true purpose of the Sabbath - the blessing it was meant to be for

By Gary Petty - Looking at many ways we can be deceived.

By Mark Welch - Why is the Passover season so meaningful? Why has it carried such power for God's people for generations? More than a story from the past, Passover reveals deeper truths about freedom, redemption, and God's plan for His children. When we begin to explore the many layers within this sacred season, we

By Rudolph Rangel III - Even Jesus, after resisting temptation and enduring spiritual battle, was ministered to by angels, showing that weariness is not a sign of weakness but part of the journey. God provides help for the weary—through His Spirit and His angels—so we are never running this race alone.

By Mark Graham - There are many different Bible translations available to enhance our studies. Let's explore some of this speaker's favorite ones. Regardless of the translation we use, let's continue reading God's Word more. In these dark times, let it be a lamp fueled by the oil of joy!

By Leif Kareliusson - Let's review the story of Joshua and the fall of Jericho and how God demonstrates His ability to lead us through impossible obstacles.

By Andrew C Lee - As we approach Passover, we can consider what it means to discern the Lord's body. What exactly does that mean? Let's meditate on two ways we see this: the sacrifice of Christ and all that entails, and how we view and treat each other in the church as the body of Christ.

By Monte Kim Boykin - how we might “Grow in the Power of Faith” which is a legitimate Christian goal

By Ken Loucks - Genesis stands at the beginning of the Bible because it establishes the foundation for everything that follows. In this message we explore how the book reveals the origin of the world, the entrance of sin, and the beginning of the family through whom God would continue His work. From Eden to the

By W. Fred Crow - Speaker: Fred Crow Date: 3/7/26 As we head toward the Passover, we're told to examine ourselves spiritually, using Jesus Christ as our Anchor; to reflect on the sacrifice of Jesus Christ and its personal impact on us; and to form an action plan so we can continue to improve and grow.

By Jorge De Campos - Paul explains that at the time of the end, in which we now live, many will depart from the faith through false Satan influnced deceptions. We need to meditate and focus on Godliness, be an example and take heed of ourselves.

By Tom Robinson - We look at the overlap between the story of Purim and the New Testament Passover and Unleavened Bread--both in time and in theme--and the example for us.

By Cliff Wickman - The answer to the question "why did Christ have to die?" is a doctrine known in theological terms as an atonement theory. Our answer to that question is not unique among the millions of professing Christians. And it has a name: Penal Substitution.

By Clint Porter - We think glory is winning, rising, and ending up on top—gaining the power to make life bend our way. Mark's Gospel is about to flip that script so hard that, by the end, you'll be forced to ask whether you've actually understood “triumph” at all.

By David W Hershberger - One of the greatest single predictors of success is grit. What does the Bible say about grit? How is it defined? What are the four psychological assets that cultivate it? How is it developed? We answer these questions in light of Scripture, learning the answer to these questions so we can thrive in

By Carl Kasperson - Jacob overcame the evil of Laban with Good and did not execute vengeance himself, but trusted God to do it for him.

By Logan Holladay - The danger of small acts of sluggishness and how to overcome it with God's help.

By Mike Fooshe - A story of intense endurance during Snowmageddon 2026, keeping our eyes on the prize, and how God is with us while we run our specific race.

By Michael McKinney - Wisdom is available to those who ask for it, but we must be of a mind to receive it. Every day we are faced with choices. The choice we make today will determine our tomorrow. But if we are to walk with wisdom, we need to be sure we are asking ourselves the right question.

By Lincoln Marini - After hearing this message people will understand the valuable benefits of doing a spiritual self-evaluation two or three times a year. They will also be reminded of four methods of doing a self-evaluation.

By Tim Drake - Paul thought he was living right until God struck him down. At that point his life changed forever. We should experience a total turnaround when God calls us. Have we?

By Ken Loucks - Where do we find the “spirit of man” in the Bible — and what does it actually mean? In this study from 1 Corinthians 2, we examine how God created human beings with a spirit that gives intellect, conscience, and moral awareness — setting us apart from the animal kingdom. We also explain the limits

By William Hewitt - Jesus gave only one sign that He is the Messiah. It is important that we understand that sign. Many have made claims about when the crucifixion took place and how long Jesus was in the grave. This message takes a detailed look at the Biblical timeline associated with these events.

By Philip Aust - The use of "social media" has become ubiquitous in our society. But is it beneficial? How would a balanced Christian make use of this technology?

By Carl Koester - Today we will examine the condition of being hard hearted in the Bible. We will look at terms that the bible uses to describe this condition and then we will explore examples of individuals with a hard heart and we will conclude with ways we can soften our own hearts.

By Bart Bornhorst - Appetites are funny. We can crave all sorts of things at different times. As the Spring Holy Days draw near, it's important that we make sure we're still craving righteousness in our life. God gave us a specific calling, to become like our Savior Jesus Christ. We cannot afford to forget the

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 John Yule - This message calls believers to spiritual alertness in an age marked by moral decline and growing deception. As Passover approaches, it emphasizes honest self-examination, rejecting apathy and complacency, and rekindling our “first love” for God. Christians are urged to cast off works of darkness

By Keith K Haab - God made Christ our High Priest who helps us grow together into His Church.

By Stephen Bouchette - There are many different perspectives in this life. Even your two eyes can see things differently. Is it acceptable for us to have different perspectives? Aren't we supposed to have unity in the Body of Christ? How does that work?

By Ken Loucks - Why does the Bible begin in a garden and end in a city? In this opening message to the Torah Series, we trace the unbroken thread running from Genesis to Revelation—God's desire to dwell with His creation. From Eden to the tabernacle, from the temple to the Church, and ultimately to New Jerusalem

By Troy Phelps - Speaker: Troy Phelps Date: 2/28/26 This sermon looks at three New Testament words associated with gossip. Each word contains different categories that gossip can fall into and how each approach gossip. We then look at eight motivations for why individuals may gossip. Lastly, we look at the

By Dan Preston - The topic of prophecy is an exciting, yet often misunderstood, part of the Bible. While some are obsessed with it, and others ignore it, it is extraordinarily important to all of us.

By Paul Rowe - What is freedom? For time immemorial, there have been people who claim that freedom means no rules. Yet the Bible claims that the Law with all its “thou shalt not” commands brings freedom. Let's explore this concept and find out what freedom really is.

By Tim Martens - Built into the New Testament mission of the church to preach the Gospel of the Kingdom of God, bringing in disciples of Christ, and preparing them for the return of Jesus, is the instruction on how to respond to naysayers, providing wisdom in how the church carries out that mission.

By Brian Shaw - God's promises to Abraham help us to see beyond these trying end times and understand our part within the entire plan of God, in this age and in the age to come.

By Steve Myers - How does everything going on in the world fit into prophecy? Prophecy matters. Prophecy is meant to wake us up. We are living in times of trouble, but we are not to fear. We're being prepared to serve.

By Steve Parker - It is well established that we live in a troubling and anxious age. Amidst such turmoil, it is common for even the most faithful Christian to simply not understand it all. This sermon explores the account of two obscure biblical characters from Luke 2, Simeon and Anna. Their story reveals practices

By Elias Vazquez - This message uses John 9 to show that spiritual sight requires courage—first to trust that suffering has purpose, then to obey God before clarity comes, and finally to stand for truth under pressure. The man born blind obeys Jesus while still in darkness, receives his sight, and boldly testifies to

By Ethan May - We as Christians must seek to change our hearts into another heart, one we can only receive from Christ Who dwells in us through the Holy Spirit. How do we fully receive that other heart?

By Scott Ashley - There are a number of important factors that are often read over in the accounts of Christs suffering. This message discusses why Christ had to suffer and a number of key elements often overlooked.