United Church of God Sermons

By Stephen Bouchette - As we near Passover, we can be reminded why we wash one another's feet as part of this ceremony. We'll explore two key reasons Christ set this example for us to follow: as He laid down His life for us, we should also lay down our lives for others, and we all have a continual need to be cleansed.

By Bart Bornhorst - With the coming Spring Holy Days, we're reminded of our calling from God. A very important part of our calling centers around the idea that we're to be warriors against sin. The apostle Paul understood this concept well, and he also understood that God didn't leave us defenseless in our battle

By David Jones - What does it truly mean to be called a friend of God? Drawing from the lives of Abraham, Moses, and Christ’s own words, this message explores the depth, commitment, and loyalty required for a real relationship with God—not a superficial one. True friendship with God reshapes priorities, redefines

By Paul Moody - Romans 8 is rich with encouragement for our Christian walk. It reminds us of God’s great love—that He gave everything, even His own Son, so that we might have life. While we are called to faithfully do our part, we can fully trust that God has already done, and continues to do, everything necessary

By Elias Vazquez - This sermonette "The Master Sculptor" compares God’s work in our lives to Michelangelo sculpting the statue of David, emphasizing that God sees our true potential beyond our flaws, actively transforms us through life’s challenges, and assures us that the process will lead to a spiritual masterpiece

By Robert Pflaum - Sermon given by Bob Pflaum on January 24, 2026.

By John May - Modern science claims to offer the hope that humans can attain some form of immortal existence apart from God, but that is not the kind of eternal life that God has prepared for humanity. God the Father and Jesus Christ will not grant anyone eternal life who is not seeking to live a life of holiness

By Troy Phelps - Speaker: Troy Phelps Date: 1/24/26 This message explores the biblical foundation of the “six days of work” that precede the Sabbath. From creation onward, Scripture reveals a working God who made humanity in His image to live lives of meaningful labor, service, and stewardship. Work is shown not as

By Mark Tannert - Encouragement is much needed in today's society. It should be part of what defines us as Christians and something we should practice at every opportunity.

By Hansel New - God calls believers into more than shared beliefs—He calls us into a real spiritual family. This message explains how Jesus redefined belonging around “doing the will of God,” and why loyalty to Christ must come first even when other relationships pull against that calling. It then moves from