Sermons from the Orlando, Florida congregation

I Used to Do That

Orlando, Florida
Given by Tim Rickard
August 22, 2026

No matter what season of life we're in, let's realize that what God desires from us doesn't depend on the condition of our physical bodies or what we may have done in the past but can no longer do. He asks us to actively continue loving Him, and loving His people, until the end of our days.

Building on the Right Foundation

Orlando, Florida
Given by Tim Rickard
August 8, 2026

The theme of COGWA Youth Camps this year was "Build on the Right Foundation." In this message, I hope to leave you with some insights to consider as you and I build our spiritual foundations—foundations that are built on the rock, able to withstand the storms of life that Jesus Christ spoke of.

Insights on the Place of Safety

Orlando, Florida
Given by Tim Rickard
July 11, 2026

What insights should we gain as we think about God’s Church being taken to a place of safety? Let’s answer that in today's message. God inspired those who wrote the scriptures to write down everything we need to know—not everything we necessarily want to know—but everything we need to know, and everything we need to be doing, to be in the cen...

Are Your Beliefs Preferences or Convictions?

Orlando, Florida
Given by Tim Rickard
June 13, 2026

Are your beliefs preferences or convictions? True Biblical conviction is more than a preference. A preference is something you prefer—something you hold onto until it becomes too costly. A conviction, on the other hand, is something you hold onto no matter what the cost. Let's look at a couple of examples today of men who knew what was right, believed i...

The Three C's

Orlando, Florida
Given by Tim Rickard
May 30, 2026

This message today is about Conviction, Commitment, and Courage, with special emphasis on the belief that if we are truly convicted in our calling to God’s Way of Life and His coming Kingdom, then commitment and courage will flow from that conviction.

The Word of God in English (Bible Study)

Orlando, Florida
Given by Tim Rickard
May 23, 2026

In my Bible Study today, I’m going to dissect 2 Timothy 3:16, examining it in light of how significant it is that we have the Bible in the English language, arguably the most dominant language in the world. And then trace the history of how the Bible came to be in English, noting that it was translated by a few men from t...

Keeping God's Spirit Active

Orlando, Florida
Given by Rob Kurzreiter
May 16, 2026

This message examines how God's Spirit is intended to be actively used and nurtured in the life of a Christian, drawing from biblical examples such as Daniel, Caleb, Joshua, and the Apostle Paul. The sermon also highlights the dangers of spiritual neglect and self-focus, reminding us that God's Spirit remains active in our lives when we stay connected to God's...

The Spirit of Caleb

Orlando, Florida
Given by Tim Rickard
April 11, 2026

If you want an example of a person living a faith-filled life, one you might not normally hear about, you need look no further than Caleb, and determine within yourself, I want to be like him. For God said of Caleb, “because he has a different spirit in him and has followed Me fully, I will bring into the land w...

Sermons We See

Orlando, Florida
Given by Roy Demarest
April 8, 2026

In Matthew 7:12 Jesus commands us all to do good to others, don’t just refrain from evil.

Seeing Ourselves

Orlando, Florida
Given by Mike Ciampaglia
April 4, 2026

Throughout the Bible, there are numerous accounts of individuals to whom God revealed themselves. By examining these examples, we can gain valuable insights into how God interacts with people and discover practical steps to help us recognize areas of change in our own lives today.

What is a True Christian?, Part 2

Orlando, Florida
Given by Tim Rickard
March 28, 2026

We discussed in part 1 the first three attributes outlined in the Church's booklet on what it means to be a true Christian. In part 2, we will cover the last two attributes on what defines a true Christian: 1) A Christian builds Christ's character, and 2) A Christian is consistent and steadfast. After we are called, after we believe, and after we repent...

Mercy and Forgiveness

Orlando, Florida
Given by Roy Demarest
March 7, 2026

The highest degree of love is mercy. Since that is so, how much mercy do we have? Is there a way to measure how merciful we are? Yes! How? By our ability to truly forgive others who have done something to hurt us. The remainder of the message deals with what the proofs of our ability to forgive others is,...

How Does Fellowship Work? (Spiritually Speaking)

Orlando, Florida
Given by Rob Kurzreiter
February 28, 2026

Fellowship is a God designed spiritual tool that sustains our zeal, strengthens the Body of Christ and prepares us to become part of the eternal God Family. Biblical fellowship is essential because it reflects the unity of the Father and the Son, was made possible through Christ’s sacrifice, through the Holy Spirit, prepares us for leadership in the Kingdom of G...

What is a True Christian?, Part 1

Orlando, Florida
Given by Tim Rickard
February 14, 2026

What is a true Christian? Walking the path to follow Jesus Christ is challenging, but the One Who is leading us through the spiritual wilderness has already gone before us. He knows the way, and He knows the reward that's at the end of the journey. God tells us through the pages of the Bible to stick with Him on...

What's on the Table?

Orlando, Florida
Given by JF Koontz
February 7, 2026

Our spiritual diet requires more than that what is served in Sabbath Services and the resources are available to assist us in maintaining and improving our spiritual health.