Sermons

Titus 2, Mothers and Mentoring

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Given by Zach Smith
May 17, 2025

Titus 2 addresses much of value to mothers and mother figures. But it’s the method in which this teaching is to be passed on that is instructive for all of us. This message explores the topic of mentoring in maintaining a healthy congregation.

Avoiding Spiritual Pitfalls

Los Angeles, California
Given by Michael Lindenberg
May 17, 2025

We need to watch for Spiritual Pitfalls that can come into our lives, here is a look at three common stumbling blocks to avoid.

Joel, Haggai, and the Day of the Lord

Houston South, Texas
Given by James Ellis
May 17, 2025

The minor prophets Joel and Haggai both provide a vision. What shall we do with the information that this vision provides?

Living With Focus and Intention in a Noisy World

Orlando, Florida
Given by Rob Kurzreiter
May 17, 2025

The World is full of distractions and temptations. Now is the time to live with purpose and intentionality while redeeming the time.

How Is Your Relationship With God?

Atlanta, Georgia
Given by Bruce Gore
May 17, 2025

Today we consider perceived advantages and disadvantages of growing up in the church. It is important for us, especially the younger among us, to consider the importance of honoring our parents, not blaming others for our problems, and carefully choosing our friends.

Singleness of Heart

Bentonville / Van Buren, Arkansas
Given by Randy Salyer
May 17, 2025

Building a personal relationship with God is important, but it should also reach into every part of our lives and how we connect with others, even those who might not know the truth. This relationship isn’t just about the individual; it’s about being part of something bigger, like a community or a "holy temple" based on Christ and the...

The Power of God’s Spirit

Redding / Stockton, California
Given by David Register
May 17, 2025

God’s Holy Spirit is the power that emanates from for God the Father and Jesus Christ. It is the most powerful force in the universe and God makes that power available to those who are called and converted. This message focuses on that power throughout the Old Testament and sets the stage for the Pentecost Holy Day.

Delights Beyond the Physical

Akron, Ohio
Given by Gary Summers
May 17, 2025

Our God, the creator of all things, made more awesome physical things for us to enjoy and delight in, than we can ever imagine. Although these wonderful physical things can and do bring us much joy and happiness, they are all just temporary, and ever changing. But beyond the physical, God's word tells us of some other things that we s...

Why Reject the Trinity?

Akron, Ohio
Given by Kevin Troyer
May 17, 2025

The Trinity doctrine is very important to mainstream Christianity. Yet we reject this doctrine as false teaching. Why don’t we accept the Trinity doctrine, what do we believe, and why does it matter?

Revisiting Repentance

Kansas City, Kansas
Given by Mike Beyer
May 17, 2025

This is a review of the fundamental beliefs of repentance. It looks at Jonah and the prodigal son for lessons about repentance.

Counting the Steps to Pentecost

Cincinnati-Dayton, Ohio
Given by Ron Kelley
May 17, 2025

This sermon examines 8 steps we should be sure to take as we are counting the days to Pentecost. God’s Holy Spirit not only produces conviction, commitment, obedience, power, fruit and gifts; it not only brings with it responsibilities and unity, it also brings about immortality in the Family of God.

Proper Discernment: Part 2

St. Louis, Missouri
Given by John Foster
May 17, 2025

Second of two sermons on how to have proper discernment

Christian Hope

Springfield, Missouri
Given by Mike Blackwell
May 17, 2025

The apostle Paul says in 1 Cor. 13 that three things abide faith hope and love. To survive and grow over the long haul it is impossible to keep going without strong hope. Lose hope and you won’t endure.

Tamar: a Story We're Not Supposed to Skip

Austin, TX
Given by Nick Slaughter
May 17, 2025

Tucked into the Joseph story is a chapter most people skip. Tamar. Awkward. Misunderstood. Uncomfortable. But the Bible doesn’t skip her—and neither should we. In this message, we step inside the world Tamar lived in: A world where covenant meant survival, where households held the power of justice and mercy, and where obligations carried the weight of generations. What looks lik...

Marriage, Part 19 - LSL, Part 3 - Love

West Palm Beach, Florida
Given by David Jackson
May 17, 2025

Love is a significant matter that most possess only a shallow understanding of the spiritual depth involved. If we, the disciples of Jesus Christ, do understand, I would hope the fruits would be more evident in the commitment of husbands to wives and wives to husbands, and in the level of love and sacrifice both are willing to invest in...