Sermons

Escaping the Escape Room / Seeking First the Kingdom

West Michigan
Given by Chris Leyden
August 30, 2025

This message explores the similarities between escaping an escape room to that of seeking first the kingdom, the theme for this years COGWA Youth Camps.

A Year-Round Holy Day Mindset

Beloit, Wisconsin
Given by Michael Hanisko
August 30, 2025

23 weeks ago we observed the Passover and Days of Unleavened Bread. 15 weeks ago we observed Pentecost. We had a Holy Day mindset at those times. How can we maintain a Holy Day mindset throughout the year?

A World of Faith, Hope and Love

Fort Worth, Texas
Given by Dave Johnson
August 30, 2025

I Cor 13:13 says these three abide. What if they really did in the world?

Do We Have Commitment?

Raleigh, North Carolina
Given by Steve Villaescusa
August 30, 2025

Today ask, what is commitment? What is our commitment to God? Do we have a commitment to be doing God's will and work.

Lessons on Selflessness

Akron, Ohio
Given by Marty Miller
August 30, 2025

We find a great example of selflessness in the book of 1 Samuel. Despite having many opportunities to act selfishly, Scripture doesn’t record any selfish deeds about them.

More Than You Can Bear, Part 1

West Palm Beach, Florida
Given by David Jackson
August 30, 2025

"God will not allow more on you than you can bear!" Is that true? In mainstream religion, the statement is ubiquitous, and I have stated it myself, as though it is a quote right out of the Bible. But is it a quote from Scripture? If not a direct quote, what scripture is used to support the statement...

A brief History of Lying Part 2

New Orleans, Louisiana
Given by Rick Avent
August 30, 2025

The subject of lying and its consequences are discussed with examples over a period from the time of Moses through Jehoshaphat' reign.

Developing Resilience

Redding / Stockton, California
Given by David Register
August 30, 2025

We will all experience trials in our lives. The real key in coping depends on our ability to effectively grow spiritually through those trials. Developing resilience helps prepare us for properly dealing with trials.

Count the Cost

Cincinnati-Dayton, Ohio
Given by Kevin Epps
August 30, 2025

When we prepare for baptism, we must count the cost. What does this mean? Are we willing to be committed to the end and follow Christ's example as we are asked to do?

Trumpets: A Time For Correction

Orlando, Florida
Given by Mike Ciampaglia
August 30, 2025

How the Feast of Trumpets is a future call for repentance just as the Spring Holy Days are a call for repentance for us now.

Light Equals Life

Bentonville / Van Buren, Arkansas
Given by Tom Clark
August 30, 2025

God deliberately designed virtually all life on earth to be dependent on the light of the sun. The Bible talks quite a bit about light and darkness because God has called us out of a world of darkness and into the light of His plan, purpose and way of living. Light = Life while Darkness = Death.

God Working in our Life Experience

East Texas
Given by Mike Machin
August 30, 2025

God is focused on our improvement. He provides encouragement along the way.

Fight the Good Fight

Auckland, New Zealand
Given by Jon Pinelli
August 30, 2025

While we are told in the Bible to be peacemakers, we are also given spiritual armor. Likewise Paul told Timothy to endure hardship as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. So if we are to fight, who is the enemy and what is the battlefield. This sermon explores three battlefronts we all must fight.

Fruit of the Spirit Part 4: Longsuffering

Columbia, South Carolina
Given by Drew Tranquada
August 27, 2025

Recorded 08/23/2025

It's Not How You Start, but How You Finish

St. Petersburg, Florida
Given by Don Ballo
August 23, 2025

In our Christian race to the Kingdom there are many hurdles along the way. We must always push forward so that we can finish our race and win the crown that awaits us. This message encourages us to keep the faith and to finish strong.