United Church of God Sermons

By Timothy Sipes - Imagining the close of the thousand years, the message looks back at Adam's charge to serve and to guard, and at how a ruined earth was rebuilt under God's blessing. Mankind still had to work, and the saints were prepared beforehand for what follows the Millennium.

By Jacob Mammen - God is preparing us for His Kingdom, and that means continuing to grow even when it feels uncomfortable. We grow through thoughtful responses, being present for people who are hurting, and reflecting our faith through both our words and our example. The Feast is a time to rejoice and recharge, then

By John Elliott - United Church of God President John Elliot emphasizes that the Feast of Tabernacles should expand our vision of the coming Kingdom of God—not merely as an improved version of today’s world, but as an entirely new age under Jesus Christ, filled with wonders humanity has never experienced. Christ’s

By Carl Koester - God told the Israelites to keep the Feast for seven days in a temporary shelter. In this sermon we will examine lessons we can learn looking at God's requirement to dwell in a temporary shelter and coming out of Egypt.

By Mario Seiglie - This Bible talk will look at how most of Christ's ministry centered around the Sea of Galilee. It was the ideal place to train HIs disciples with the five cultural groups there and the lessons that can be learned.

By Joe Neff - What purpose do our trials, struggles and everyday experiences serve? God uses daily life to help us grow in wisdom, character and spiritual maturity. This growth is preparing us for what we are ultimately called to become: kings and priests who will serve and reign with Christ in the Kingdom of God

By Dave Werner - Pain is a part of the human experience. Even when God calls His people, He does not exempt them from the pain inherent to human existence nor the pain caused by living in this world. However, our pain is not without hope. God’s wonderful plan for humanity will one day render pain obsolete, and the

By Russell Barnett - It is worth taking another look at the Feast of Tabernacles and focusing on the command for Israel to dwell in temporary shelters. What did God want the Israelites to be thinking when they observed the Feast after they entered in the Promised Land? What can we learn from the practice of staying in

By Jim Kocher - The three Ts of the thousand years move from the two trees in Eden and the tree of life, to dwelling with God at the Feast as a rehearsal for the Kingdom, to the quiet restored world Isaiah describes. Wisdom, righteousness, and humility are tied to that future peace.

By Michael Iiams - How much longer until God’s Kingdom comes? When you’ve waited, prayed and hoped for years, it’s natural to wonder, Why not now? Throughout the Bible, God’s people also had to wait for Him to act. Their stories remind us that even when the wait feels long, we can trust God’s timing.