United Church of God Sermons

By Luis A Marrero - This message reflects on the Day of Atonement and reveals God’s plan to overcome the separation caused by sin and Satan’s deception. Through Jesus Christ’s sacrifice, repentance, and reconciliation, humanity can enter a restored relationship with God; through the future removal of Satan’s influence

By Philip Aust - Since shortly after placing man in the Garden of Eden, the world has had to exist in the presence of the great deceiver - Satan. But what would a world without him be like? A future world is coming who will be able to live without the problems that he has caused.

By Mark Skapura - The Day of Atonement pictures the removal of Satan and the influence that has separated humanity from God since the Garden of Eden. Through Jesus Christ’s sacrifice, we can be reconciled to God today, while looking forward to the time when Satan will be removed and the world will be filled with God

By Jerry Burnhauser - The Levitical rites practiced on this day were “copies” of the spiritual realities that we partake in. We look at the “copies” to help understand the realities Christ brought.

By Graham Thomas - The hunger we feel during Atonement helps develop our relationship with Christ. Reconciliation to Christ gives us purpose. What would life without physical hunger be like and what purpose should it serve?

By Bart Bornhorst - On the day of Atonement, showing that fasting reveals our human weakness so we depend fully on God’s strength. He urges us to avoid the world’s sinful attractions, go to God for help, and keep our eyes on the final victory, because God’s power is perfected in our weakness.

By Fred Nance - Trumpets

By Brian Scott - On the Day of Atonement, we deny ourselves and fast. But what lessons does this fasting hold for us? The most important is that of humility.

By Anthony Scott - Atonement is a one of God’s Feast Days that is misunderstood by the world. The idea of fasting is foreign to many people’s thinking of a Holy Day. The symbolism of the 2 goats as part of the Day of Atonement is often confusing to some people.

By Matthew Fenchel - This message will look at the wisdom and sovereignty of God within the Church, His work in the world, and with us individually. We will look at three narratives: the defense of Stephen, the calling of Cornelius, and ordeal of Job.