Sermons

Beloved, Test the Spirits

Given by David Johnson

When the apostle John told the brethren to "test the spirits whether they are of God," he was writing to a church much like the church today. A close study shows us he was not talking primarily about spirit beings but about attitudes. Christians are admonished to make sure the attitudes they are receiving are really godly. How...

But I Thought It Was That Way …

Given by David Johnson

The Israelites didn’t take the route they expected when leaving Egypt. How about us? Are we taking the lessons of Unleavened Bread with us as we head toward Pentecost? Are we still taking in the mind of Christ—the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth? Or has the world begun to leaven our thinking?

Believe Also in Me

Given by David Johnson

In times of confusion and distress, we understandably turn to Scripture to find direction and peace. Jesus told His disciples that they should not let their hearts be troubled – easier said than done – and then told them, “You believe in God; believe also in Me.” What did He mean by that? How does that bring us stability when the world...

Why Did God Place Us in the Church

Given by David Johnson

Why Did God Place Us in the Church

Given by David Johnson

One of Jesus' most important promises was to build an enduring Church. The New Testament Church is in many ways very different from Old Testament Israel. So why do we need to be placed into the Church? And what does God expect of those who are placed within the one Church Jesus promised to build?

Why is Everyone so Angry?

Given by David Johnson

All around the world there seems to be an explosion in anger. In some ways this should not surprise us because Scripture tells us anger will be a hallmark of the end time. But where is all of this anger coming from? Is there a spiritual component that should concern Christians? What can we do to avoid being swept up...

Discerning Both Good and Evil

Given by David Johnson

Our culture has been flooded with "fake news," distorted news reporting, and well-meaning but foolish advice from many sources. For the Christian it is not just a societal problem, it is a spiritual problem. Throughout the history of Israel and the New Testament Church, as well as in the future, the ability to discern both good and bad...

Let Us Keep the Feast

Given by David Johnson

When the first Day of UB falls on a Sabbath, as in 2018 and 2019, the only service we have to give guidance through the festival is on the first day. What do we need to keep in mind as we go through the Days of UB this year? What can we learn from the Israelites as they came out of Egypt?...

What Is God's Work Today?

Given by David Johnson

Through the years we have heard a great deal about "God's Work" and how important it is to have one's heart in that work. What exactly is God's work? Has that work changed over the years? How do you know if your heart is in the "Work of God?"