We are called to be peacemakers, building relationships with one another rather than pushing each other apart. Are we living up to that calling of being peacemakers or are we enemies of peace? This sermon identifies three enemies of peace and three biblical principles that counter those enemies.
This sermon explores the Christian doctrine of the resurrections, beginning with a personal story of a couple’s loss, highlighting the pain of death and the hope found in God’s promises. It draws on numerous biblical passages to offer comfort, emphasize the seriousness of repentance, and encourage believers to hold fast to the hope of resurrection for themselves and all humanity.
God calls us to His truth. He expects and hopes that we will answer that calling. We are to build upon that calling by taking ownership of our personal relationship with God.
What kinds of things are considered more "righteous" to ask for when we pray? Is it selfish to ask God for personal things? This sermon begins to explore the concept of where our focus is when we pray.
God loves us and gives us everything we need. He is always there for us and never fails us. We should never forget what great blessings we have received and will receive from our God.
Do people notice something differing about you? They should! People will know who a Christian is by their fruits. Are we producing the fruit of the Holy Spirit that is in us?
On the Day of Pentecost do we remember Jerusalem? The city of Jerusalem — past, present, and future — is a reminder of God’s people and His presence with them. The seeds of the future Kingdom of God, and the New Jerusalem, have been sown in God’s people today.
People everywhere express the desire for love. There are many types of love but nothing compares to God’s agape love. We can only have this love if we have God’s Holy Spirit.
Many of our hindrances in life are from ourselves. Jesus said we must deny self if we want to follow Him. We need power to overcome ourselves and all other hindrances. The power to overcome, and to fulfill our calling as disciples of Jesus Christ, only comes from God. How do we use this power to overcome?
Dwelling together in unity is difficult, even among brethren. Do we let our differences push us apart? Or do we seek to build up and to help one another?
The world is in darkness. God gives us His Holy Spirit so we might shine as lights in the darkness. Do we respect this gift that God has given us to do His will?
If desire to be part of God's plan as He desires us to be, we must choose to let Him dictate how we live our lives. We must continue in our lifelong vow to God that we made at baptism.
How do we know if we have the Holy Spirit in us? Do we even know what the Holy Spirit is?
Set against the backdrop of a debate between an atheist and a Christian apologist a few weeks ago, this message explores the biblical doctrine of Two Powers in Heaven—proving that Jesus was divine and disproving the existence of a third person in the trinity.
The members of the Church of God in this generation are part of a legacy of faithfulness. Acknowledging those faithful brethren who came before us, and the faithfulness of our Lord Jesus Christ, can help strengthen us for future spiritual battles to come.
Do we know why we keep the Passover the way that we do? This solemn and sobering annual event is a memorial for our Lord Jesus Christ.
In a world where many Christians don’t keep the seventh day Sabbath, the biblical Holy Days, or the food laws, how can we be prepared to give an answer for these practices that we keep? This message provides an apologetic argument against three of the main scriptures used to argue that these practices were done away with.
Jesus promised to leave His peace with His disciples. We can also be recipients of this same peace.
The underlying cause of spiritual sickness is sin. If we want to be spiritually healthy we must get rid of sin and be filled with Jesus Christ.
The seventh day of the week has God’s favor on it. The keeping of the Sabbath is a key commandment, part of worshiping God in spirit and truth. It’s a tool to help us build a relationship with and love our God.