Sermons

In Awe of God

Cleveland, Ohio
Given by Matt Pavlik
July 18, 2026

As we get older, it’s harder to be awed. We learn stuff. We experience stuff. We live through stuff. And the things that once blew our minds just don’t do that anymore. When is the last time you were awed by God?

Building with Lasting Materials

Kansas City, Kansas
Given by Caleb Froedge
July 18, 2026

Using the analogy of building a house, this message explores three enduring spiritual building materials—faith, hope, and love—that are essential for producing lasting results in a Christian's life.

Feast Preparation and Beyond

Caribbean Community
Given by Gerry Lewis
July 18, 2026

As we look forward to the Feast of Tabernacles, it is important to prepare ourselves both physically and spiritually. God has given us this time to get ready for His festival. Our preparation involves more than making travel plans. We should prepare to be fully present, to rejoice before God as He commands and to serve and encourage one another...

The Art of Compromise

Caribbean Community
Given by Derek Olalehe
July 18, 2026

Compromise rarely begins with a single act of disobedience. More often, it begins with a series of rationalizations that slowly weaken our commitment to God's truth. What seems like a small concession can become dangerous, eroding our credibility, dulling our spiritual discernment, and leading to spiritual stagnation. God calls us to "rightly divide the word of truth" and...

Sigh and Cry 101

West Michigan
Given by Stan Grabowski
July 18, 2026

How do we sigh and cry over what we see in the world around us? Do we rejoice when justice is given out? Or should we react in a different way as we see the suffering and effects of sin around us? In this Bible Study we'll dive into the contrast between a Christian approach to sighing and crying, versus...

Lessons from the Life of the Apostle Paul

Twin Cities, Minnesota
Given by Brit Railston
July 18, 2026

We cannot fully appreciate what the Apostle Paul became without understanding what he was, what he came out of, what his training was, what his actions were before conversion, etc. Follow this fascinating and interesting story of his background, conversion, and subsequent actions to learn four lessons applicable to us today.

Spiritual Strength and 40-Day Fasts

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Given by Zach Smith
July 18, 2026

The Bible records three individuals being miraculously sustained during forty-day periods of fasting. What can we glean from these examples about using the tool of fasting to seek spiritual strength?

Is There More to the Gospel than You Know??

Raleigh, North Carolina
Given by Greg Swartz
July 18, 2026

Let's take a good look at what the Bible says about the Gospel and how we should think about it today.

Staying Unified

Columbia, South Carolina
Given by Drew Tranquada
July 18, 2026

Recorded 07/18/2026

Women of the Bible - Part 1

West Palm Beach, Florida
Given by David Jackson
July 18, 2026

What can we learn from the women of the Bible? It is estimated that there are around 1,300 named or referenced men in the Bible and around 200 women. We have naturally studied many of the men in the Bible, including Ittai the Gittite, the Philistine from Gath who pledged loyalty to David during Absalom's rebellion. But what about the many women...

The Thread of Vanity

Louisville, Kentucky
Given by Paul Ford
July 18, 2026

"The Thread of Vanity" warns that excessive self-reliance and pride—modeled by Lucifer's fall—create a dangerous barrier between individuals and God. The message reviews how cultivating humility and obeying the Ten Commandments are essential to replacing vanity with humility and a faithful, dependent relationship with God.

Obedience is Better than Sacrifice

Louisville, Kentucky
Given by Matt Beech
July 18, 2026

It is vitally important for us to remember that we need to obey what God tells us to do and not what we think we should do, even if that thing has good intentions or is a sacrifice.

Learning to Meditate

Austin, TX
Given by Nick Slaughter
July 18, 2026

Meditation is one of the tools in our spiritual toolbox. But tools don't automatically come with skills. After previously asking what Biblical meditaion really is and why we should do it, this sermon focusses on how. It identifies four categories that can help us sort instruction on meditation into meaningful and actionable guidance.

Like Deacons and Elders

Cincinnati-Dayton, Ohio
Given by Ron Kelley
July 18, 2026

The Bible lists several required characteristics for Deacons and Elders. Are these just for them, or do we all need to attain to these same characteristics in our lives? This sermon goes through the qualifications for Deacons and Elders and shows they apply to everyone in the congregation.

The Way Things Are, and Will Be

Springfield, Missouri
Given by Glenn Smith
July 18, 2026

We are made by God for a purpose. In the future, things will be scarce in the knowledge of God. How can we pray and ask and receive in this present and future we find ourselves living?