Sermons

History of Tithing

Los Angeles, California
Given by James Capo
January 10, 2026

How did tithing begin and what should our attitude be when we tithe?

The Power of the Past

Fort Worth, Texas
Given by Ken Giese
January 10, 2026

How many times have we allowed our past problems, failures, hurts and losses to negatively influence our present and impact our future potential? Let’s examine the life of the Apostle Paul and determine how he loosed himself from the chains of his past accomplished God’s will for him in his “second life” following his baptism

What About Little Sins?

East Texas
Given by Ken Treybig
January 10, 2026

Our sixth Fundamental Belief is titled “Sin and God’s Law” and I want to use this question as a springboard to address this topic. Why is God’s law so important? What’s the big deal if I (or you) decide to just ‘fudge’ a little with God’s instructions?

Finding the Swing and Keeping It

Houston South, Texas
Given by James Ellis
January 10, 2026

This message reviews the background to Paul's relationship with brethren in the port city of Corinth. A unique phrase used in his first letter to the Corinthians has an interesting maritime context -- "servants of Christ" (1 Corinthians 4:1)

The Heart of a Widow

Redding / Stockton, California
Given by Michael Lindenberg
January 10, 2026

The Bible is filled with numerous examples of widows who endure grief, hardship, and difficulty while drawing closer to God and developing His character. What lessons can we learn from these courageous women known as widows?

Nine Roles of a Church Pastor

Castle Rock, Colorado
Given by Greg Sargent
January 10, 2026

What does God tell us about the responsibilities of a church pastor? Church of God, AWA has produced three, 3-ring binders full of training material for leaders and elders—Pastoral Development Program, Pastoral Training Program and Christian Leadership Training Program. Included in one of those binders is the 9 roles of a church pastor. God has made sure pastors are well-educated.

Aloneness Vs. Fellowship

Cleveland, Ohio
Given by Doug Johnson
January 10, 2026

Do current societal trends make you ask yourself where our world is headed? One perceptive researcher has come up with a phrase he says defines that direction: he labels our era “The Anti-Social Century.” A scary thought! What’s the biblical answer to the plague of loneliness in our world? What can combat the solitude of “aloneness by choice?” Enter the...

When Assumption Replaces Understanding

Columbia, South Carolina
Given by Drew Tranquada
January 10, 2026

Recorded 01/10/2026

Lawlessness Will Abound

Grand Junction / Salt Lake City
Given by David Gatley
January 10, 2026

In Matthew 24:12, Christ warns that in the end times, lawlessness will abound. The simple analogy of adherance to traffic laws can be used to help understand our motivation to obey God's laws - not out of legalism, but because we understand that God's laws are for our protection and allow us to live. We have been called to understand the ...

Nurturing a Biblical Work Ethic

West Michigan
Given by Chris Moen
January 10, 2026

How do we nurture a strong work ethic in our children, which will be pleasing to God? The world is filled with mediocrity, and so the opportunities to excel are great. Here are five "incentives" or "rewards" that accompany honest labor to help our young people find joy and meaning in hard work done well.

Not An Impostor but a Servant of God

Atlanta, Georgia
Given by Roydon Morgan
January 10, 2026

Impostor syndrome exists where people inflict self doubt and believe they are not worthy of whatever they are doing. This can be an easy mindset for us to fall into, but it is not how God looks at us.

What Are We Looking For?

Defuniak Springs, Florida
Given by Wes Cohron
January 10, 2026

Whatever we look for in each other, we will find.

Desire to Prophesy

Beloit, Wisconsin
Given by Bruce Rivers
January 10, 2026

Taken from 1 Corinthians 14:1, this sermon discusses different ways the words "prophecy" and "prophesy" are used and how the subject of prophesying applies to us as members of God's Church.