Sermons from the Stockton, California congregation

The Spirit in Man

Redding / Stockton, California
Given by Michael Lindenberg
April 18, 2026

What has God placed within us that defines who we are and equips us with the capacity to accomplish great things?

The Wave Sheaf

Redding / Stockton, California
Given by Daniel Graham
April 11, 2026

The Wave Sheaf offering and what it means in our lives.

Watch Out For Historical Drift

Redding / Stockton, California
Given by David Register
April 11, 2026

The book of Judges gives us many lessons. But, one of the most important is a view of the early history of the new nation of Israel. What went wrong? What is the take-away lesson of the first 500 years of Isreal?

Filling the Void with Righteousness

Redding / Stockton, California
Given by Michael Lindenberg
April 8, 2026

The Days of Unleavened Bread teach us how to successfully remove sin—by replacing wickedness with righteous behavior.

Standing up for Truth in a Conforming World

Redding / Stockton, California
Given by Michael Lindenberg
April 8, 2026

Social pressures can subtly lead Christians to abandon the truth and conform to what we know is wrong. We must be on guard against the pressures this leavened world places on us and always be willing to stand up for God’s truth.

Messiah’s Only Sign

Redding / Stockton, California
Given by David Register
April 4, 2026

Jesus Christ said the only sign He would give for proof he was the Messiah was that He would be 3 days and 3 nights in the grave just as Jonah was 3 days and 3 nights in the fish. Why do most people today reject the only sign He gave?

Overcoming Sin

Redding / Stockton, California
Given by David Register
April 2, 2026

Description: Sin is described as lawlessness. But, the law of God defines sin and understanding the spirit of the law gives us guidelines for pleasing God and putting sin from our lives.

Spiritual Focus Before the Spring Holy Days

Redding / Stockton, California
Given by Michael Lindenberg
March 28, 2026

This sermon emphasizes staying spiritually focused before the Spring Holy Days by looking beyond the physical preparations and reflecting on their deeper meaning-our need for repentance, the gift of forgiveness, and the sacrifice of Jesus Christ. By meditating on these truths, we can more fully appreciate Passover, the Night to Be Much Observed, and the Days of Unleavened Bread as...

Greatness in Serving

Redding / Stockton, California
Given by Michael Lindenberg
March 21, 2026

On the night before His sacrifice, Jesus Christ did something remarkable—He knelt down and washed His disciples’ feet. In a simple yet powerful act, He redefined what true greatness looks like. In a world that often equates greatness with power, status, or recognition, Christ showed that true greatness is found in humility and service.

Freedom Was Never Meant to Be Temporary

Redding / Stockton, California
Given by Mark Whynaucht
March 14, 2026

Christ did not break chains so we could put them back on. Christ did not call us out so we could drift back. Christ did not forgive us so we could return to what made forgiveness necessary. Let’s not look back. Let’s not romanticize Egypt. Let’s not grow comfortable with what Christ died to remove. With God’s help, let us stay fr...

The Bread of Life

Redding / Stockton, California
Given by David Register
March 7, 2026

Christ identifies himself as the Bread of Life. As we prepare for the Passover and Days of Unleavened Bread, we should focus on how Christ identified himself. Our eternal life depends on it!

Map Out Your Future

Redding / Stockton, California
Given by Michael Lindenberg
February 28, 2026

Youth Day Message: Goals for the future serve as a roadmap for life. To grow and succeed, we must move forward with godly goals. Instead of drifting into the future, walk into it with purpose by mapping out clear and meaningful goals.

What Is True Love?

Redding / Stockton, California
Given by Michael Lindenberg
February 21, 2026

Godly love is the highest and most pure form of love described in the Bible. What does true love look like, and how can we practice this type of love in our lives?

God’s Little Ones

Redding / Stockton, California
Given by David Register
February 14, 2026

The scriptures are filled with examples of patriarchs, kings, and prophets. But, what about the “Little Ones” who are barely mentioned, and even sometimes unnamed. Can we learn something from their examples?