Sermons from the Van Buren, Arkansas congregation

What's Love Got To Do With It?

Bentonville / Van Buren, Arkansas
Given by Dave DeHart
June 6, 2026

Today's culture sees love as fleeting, emotional and self serving. Scripture teaches love is foundational, active and defined by God's character and actions.

Peace: Personally And In The World

Bentonville / Van Buren, Arkansas
Given by Tom Clark
June 6, 2026

Our world doesn't have much peace, and often even Christians have an ill-defined understanding of it. Men define peace as simply the absence of war and conflict, but God defines peace as something we actively do. Before we can ever be peacemakers, we need to understand and practice what makes for peace.

Firsts For The Church

Bentonville / Van Buren, Arkansas
Given by Tom Clark
May 24, 2026

The book of Acts is sometimes referred to as the book of beginnings, or the book of firsts. Luke records a number of dramatic events that had never happened before with the newly established Church. Every one of those “firsts” changed the perspective of the brethren, and focused them on the need to live by faith. That transformation to faith was...

Seven Sabbaths

Bentonville / Van Buren, Arkansas
Given by Randy Salyer
May 24, 2026

Why the Feast of Pentecost is inextricably linked to the wavesheaf offering, offered during the Feast of Unleavened Bread, and how our kinsman Redeemer made it possible for us to be grafted in to the family of God through God’s Holy Spirit.

Redemption!

Bentonville / Van Buren, Arkansas
Given by Randy Salyer
May 23, 2026

We have been bought back from the bondage of sin with a price, the precious blood of Christ.

Spiritual Maturity

Bentonville / Van Buren, Arkansas
Given by Tom Clark
May 16, 2026

With the beginning of the New Testament Church God granted His Holy Spirit to people as they repented, were baptized and became converted. The Holy Spirit allows us to grow in ways we couldn't otherwise - including in spiritual maturity. But we have our part to play in becoming more spiritually mature. Let's consider some of our responsibilities today.

Fundamental Belief: The Church

Bentonville / Van Buren, Arkansas
Given by Randy Salyer
May 9, 2026

In this Bible study, we look at the foundation of the Church, the word ecclesia, the function of the Church, why we are not a denomination and finally, the glorious future of the Church.

The Post-Resurrection Appearances of Christ

Bentonville / Van Buren, Arkansas
Given by Randy Salyer
May 9, 2026

After His crucifixion and resurrection on the third day, and leading up to the Feast of Pentecost, Christ appears to His disciples on several occasions. Why? And what can we learn from these appearances?

Given to Hospitality

Bentonville / Van Buren, Arkansas
Given by Tom Clark
May 2, 2026

Hospitality was an important part of life in both the Old and New Testaments. Paul encouraged the Church to be “given to hospitality.” But what does that look like, and how are we to practice it today?

Prince of the Power of the Air

Bentonville / Van Buren, Arkansas
Given by Tom Clark
April 25, 2026

The world remains under Satan’s influence, shaping human nature in subtle ways, so the real battle takes place in the heart and mind against the attitudes listed in 2 Timothy 3. Because selfishness drives much of sin, we must stay vigilant and pursue true inward transformation so our faith reflects God’s character rather than mere outward form.

Forgetting and Waiting

Bentonville / Van Buren, Arkansas
Given by Randy Salyer
April 18, 2026

Following the Passover and Days of Unleavened Bread, and the numerous miracles of their deliverance by God, Israel very quickly began to forget God. In studying the story of Israel's relationship with God, we see a mirror of our own lives. There is an inverse relationship between waiting on God and forgetting Him.

Bible Study: Song of Solomon - Festival Scroll for Passover

Bentonville / Van Buren, Arkansas
Given by Tom Clark
April 11, 2026

It is a poetic book we don’t look at very often. It is a love story between Solomon and a young Shulamite girl who is never named. Rabbinical scholars decided to place this as the scroll to be read during Passover and UB because of the tender care and love the book describes. They recognized that as symbolic of the t...

Called, Chosen, and Faithful

Bentonville / Van Buren, Arkansas
Given by Tom Clark
April 11, 2026

We are called, which means the draw of God’s dynamic power. We have to respond, but it is the Father who then does the choosing, to put us into the category of the elect of God. And finally, we must live that way the rest of our days, being called, choses and faithful to the end.

Putting Sin to Death

Bentonville / Van Buren, Arkansas
Given by Tom Clark
April 8, 2026

We are told to put to death the elements of our carnal human minds and character. But how do we do that? We must really, really want to overcome, and then replace sinful thoughts and actions with things that are righteous and godly.

Breaking Bread at the King's Table

Bentonville / Van Buren, Arkansas
Given by Randy Salyer
April 8, 2026

In the book of Acts, we see that breaking bread—sharing a meal, was an important practice in the first-century church. This sermon explores the implications and symbolism that this practice has for peace, security, fellowship, prophecy, and the covenant.