Sermons

How to Seek Godly Wisdom When Making Difficult Decisions

East Texas
Given by Steve McNeely
August 16, 2025

In the Bible God's people often received direct answers from God or His representative. In the post-biblical era we don't have that. What can we do to be sure we are properly seeking God's wisdom in making difficult decisions that are not a matter of sin?

The Snare of Idolatry

Houston South, Texas
Given by James Ellis
August 16, 2025

The Bible tracks the historical account of Israel's persistent struggles with idolatry. Do these stories apply to our own lives today? If so, how?

What Do We Do When They Don't

Castle Rock, Colorado
Given by Greg Sargent
August 16, 2025

We show longsuffering, self-control and tolerance. Why? You know God is love and that God pours out His love to us by His Spirit. And we know the fruit of love, for example joy, peace, kindness etc. But how do we respond to others, even fellow Christians, who are not demonstrating the fruit of the Spirit. If we really love...

Why Baptism?

Fort Worth, Texas
Given by Ken Giese
August 16, 2025

What made you decide to be baptized? Did your parents encourage you, were you following the example of your friends, was it simply “the thing to do”, since you grew up in the Church? What motivated you to get baptized and how did your life change as a result? What is the “history” of baptism in the Bible and why is it so i...

Israel: How Did We Get Here - Pt V (Conclusion)

Grand Junction / Salt Lake City
Given by David Gatley
August 16, 2025

This sermon is the conclusion of the 5-part series called "Israel: How Did We Get Here?" Both Israel and Judah were taken into captivity. The tribes of Israel were scattered, leading many to believe that they are lost to history; meanwhile, under Persian rule, the Jews were later allowed to return to Jerusalem to rebuild the temple. This...

Are You a Living Sacrifice?

West Michigan
Given by Chris Moen
August 16, 2025

This sermon covers the concept of what it means to be a living sacrifice. Three broad areas from Scripture show us what is pleasing to God.

Where is Israel Today? Part 2 - Jacob's Coming Test

West Michigan
Given by Chris Moen
August 16, 2025

Jacob's coming test is about the time of Jacob's trouble if the current combined populations of the descendants of Ephraim and Manasseh (490 million) do not undergo a large-scale turnaround from their decline into sin. The message of warning and hope will continue to urge these nations to repent. God predicts the outcomes when they won't change, and a flashpoint is...

The Fall Holy Days

Redding / Stockton, California
Given by David Register
August 16, 2025

The final four Holy Days have yet to be fulfilled. They picture a time we are all looking forward to and create our vision for a better world for all who have lived, or ever will live. God gives us a very encouraging and bright future through the symbolism of the final four Holy Days.

Come Right On In!

Bentonville / Van Buren, Arkansas
Given by Randy Salyer
August 16, 2025

God invites us to come boldly before His throne of grace to obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need. This message explores how, when and why in this process we can become more aligned with God and receive His approval and favor.

The Spirit of Godly Love

Akron, Ohio
Given by Don Henson
August 16, 2025

The Holy Spirit gives us the capacity to experience and share love in a way that isn’t natural to people—"the highest expression of selflessness and unconditional care for others as a choice, not out of attraction or obligation."

Marriage - Part 27 - Psalm 23 Man, Part 8

West Palm Beach, Florida
Given by David Jackson
August 16, 2025

Psalm 23:6 (NKJV) Surely my love’s goodness and mercy shall follow me All the days of my life; And I will dwell in the house of the LORD Forever. (NLT) Surely your goodness and unfailing love will pursue me all the days of my life, and I will live in the house of the LORD forever. This is the astonishing conclusion o...

Jesus Christ... Past, Present, Future

Memphis, Tennessee
Given by Justin Adkins
August 16, 2025

Jesus Christ was the God of the Old Testament. This is a fundamental, foundational teaching of the Church of God. Understanding this allows us to see the continuity of thought and purpose throughout the entirety of the Bible. The Old Testament is not inferior to the New. One builds upon the other. It then reaches forward to the conclusion that...

What's in the Box?

Springfield, Missouri
Given by Mike Blackwell
August 16, 2025

Did you ever wonder why God did something the way he did? God made the Ark of the Covenant as the base for the mercy seat. He preserved certain important articles in it. Why?