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Message from Ministerial and Member Services: March 13, 2020

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Message from Ministerial and Member Services

March 13, 2020

Since we will not be holding physical services for the next few Sabbaths, you may have a little more time on your hands and, perhaps, would like some help determining what sermons you may like to listen to as we all prepare for Passover, now less than a month away. Here are some suggestions you may want to consider. I have listened to at least portions of all the messages recommended below and have included a short summary on each one and why you may want to listen/watch the message. 

I realize there are many, many fine messages that I haven’t had the time to listen to or review—and you may prefer another message since we have nearly 30,000 messages to choose from. Hopefully I can just give you a little help in narrowing down your selections! These sermons were all given in the last two weeks and are all very timely in our preparation for the Passover season. May God inspire you and enrich your spiritual lives as you turn to Him for guidance in these perilous times!

https://www.ucg.org/sermons/baptism-and-the-days-of-unleavened-bread—This is a sermon given by deacon Mike Fike of the Tampa, Florida congregation. Mike ties in our baptism commitment and how it relates to Passover and Days of Unleavened Bread. This is an excellent message for anyone contemplating baptism—and all of us who could use a reminder of the importance of our baptism.  

https://www.ucg.org/sermons/the-apostle-paul-and-the-biblical-holy-days—This is a sermon given by pastor Craig Scott about the annual Holy Days of God and how Paul truly viewed them. He explains what Paul really thought and taught about the law of God and, in particular, God’s law regarding the annual Holy Days. Mr. Scott does a bit of expository preaching and explains Colossians 2:14-17, Romans 14:5-6, and Galatians 4:8-10, scriptures that have all been twisted to say something they clearly do not say regarding Paul’s belief and observance of God’s annual Holy Days. 

https://www.ucg.org/sermons/humility-brings-to-bear-powerful-healing-for-the-christian-1—This poignant sermon was given by pastor Randy D’Alessandro regarding the foot-washing service and the need, importance and power of true humility as we approach the Passover season.  

https://www.ucg.org/sermons/when-and-why-did-god-plan-for-our-forgiveness-preparing-for-passover—This sermon, given by pastor Greg Thomas, teaches about God’s plan for humankind and how forgiveness is made possible through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ.  What a blessing to know God’s truth regarding our future!

https://www.ucg.org/sermons/it-was-necessary-for-christ-to-suffer—This sobering and thoughtful message was given by pastor Andy Diemer explaining why our Savior, Jesus Christ, needed to suffer as the perfect sacrifice for us.

https://www.ucg.org/sermons/the-sacrifice-of-jesus-christ-fundamental-of-beliefs—This split-sermon is given by deacon Larry Wunderlin of the Oshkosh, Wisconsin congregation. In this message, Larry addresses the UCG Fundamental Belief #20, the Sacrifice of Christ. 

https://www.ucg.org/sermons/a-passover-like-none-before—In this sermon, pastor Rick Shabi speaks of the importance of the Passover service and how to prepare to take the Passover in a worthy manner.