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Becoming Ready

Sermon
by Shawn Cortelyou
2014-10-14
Panama City Beach, Florida 2014
Becoming ready for Christ's return has many steps, all of which we must constantly strive to include in our lives

Are You Ready to Become Unleavened?

Sermon
by Dan Taylor
2014-04-15
San Francisco Bay Area, CA
All through life, most of us live lives where leaven comes in and sets up residence in our beings. What must we do to become Unleavened? Are we ready to take those steps?

Are We Getting Ready to Become Leaders

Sermon
by Andy Sieker
2015-07-18
Elmira, NY
What is true leadership?  

Time to Become Clean and Bright

Sermon
by Len Martin
2023-05-06
Cincinnati East, OH
In Revelation 19 we read the beautiful announcement of the return of Jesus Christ to receive His bride, the Church. The Church, it says, had made herself ready. The time is now for the Church to prepare.

Let There Be Peace on Earth and Let It Begin With Me

Sermon
by Boyce N. Berkel
2017-09-23
St. Petersburg, FL
Christ is coming for a bride that has made itself ready. She makes herself ready by becoming at peace with herself, becoming a peacemaker and preparing to become one with God and be at peace with God. The following steps will show you how.

The Greatest Story Ever Told

Sermon
by Kim Boykin
2022-09-10
Raleigh, NC
Peter admonished believers in I Peter 3.15 to "Always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you." If as members we are to 'To always be ready,' the real question becomes how might we more...

Preparing a People: Becoming a Godly Servant

Sermon
by Ralph Redline
2017-09-21
Oklahoma City, OK
The Word of God reveals that The Almighty God is not just calling unique individuals to salvation during the age of Mankind but that He and His Son Jesus the Christ, have something very important for the elect to do and be doing....

Becoming Ready for the Kingdom of God

Sermon
by Knute Josifek
2010-05-22
Los Angeles, CA
This message, given just before Pentecost, reminds us that we are called out now, as first fruits, for the Kingdom of God. Throughout all we endure in this human condition, we walk by faith, relying on God, knowing that all trials, all...
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Home Office Weekly Update: August 17, 2023

United News
2023-08-17
Use this next month between now and the Feast of Trumpets to become spiritually ready to observe these upcoming Holy Days in the manner in which God commands.
From the President . . . Greetings brethren around the world, Today is August 17. Summer is just about over! Youth camps around the world have completed their course, and here in the United States school has begun for...

Making Ourselves Ready

Sermon
by John Paul Jones
2011-10-22
Nashville, TN
Our calling by God and Jesus Christ is truly the most awesome thing! We can never truly comprehend just how awesome it is! Our challenge is to make our calling and election sure. If we are to be a part of the bride of Christ we must become...

Remembering to and Living Our First Love

Sermon
by George A. Rusnak
2018-09-28
Cincinnati, Ohio 2018
Revelation 2:1-7 provides a directive to the Ephesians-and consequently to us!-to return to our first love. There is an analogy with a marriage and the Bride of Christ having made herself ready. Our responsibility to become ready includes...

Holiness: A Brief Look Into Eternity

Sermon
by Peter Eddington
2020-10-10
Glacier Country, Montana 2020
A split sermon given on the Eighth Day at Glacier Country, Montana, 2020, looking more closely at the meaning of this Holy Day—and in particular the concept of holiness permeating all of creation. The Church is preparing to meet the...

To Suffer for Christ

Sermon
by Gary Beam
2021-11-13
Birmingham, AL
As Christ's followers, called to become like Him, what are you willing to endure? Are you ready to suffer for Him?

Developing Each of the Fruits

Sermon
by Jim Simkins
2022-08-13
Little Rock, AR
Because of Jesus’ sacrifice we are blessed to have a portion of Gods spirit in us, the helper. The Holy Spirit is there to guide us and help us develop Gods characteristics, the fruits of the spirit. We must make a conscience choice each...

Remember the Cost of Commitment

Sermon
by Randy Urwiller
2017-04-08
East Texas
We make a commitment at baptism to live a life of total surrender to God. Are we becoming less of what we used to be and more of what God wants us to be? Have we deeply considered how we need to love others? If we're not ready to sacrifice...

How to Be Spiritually Prepared for Persecution

Sermon
by Gary Petty
2021-04-17
Nashville, TN
If the trends of secular society continue resulting in basic biblical values becoming grounds for persecution, how can we as Christians be ready to stand fast in our principles?

Being Fruitful and Productive Right Where You Are

Sermon
by Greg Thomas
2017-02-04
Cleveland, OH
Today I would like to discuss the importance of being fruitful and productive in every stage of our Christian lives. Our life is composed a series of tests. Like grade school… when we pass the test at a particular stage of our lives, we...

Are You Prepared?

Sermon
by Dan Taylor
2021-12-18
Lubbock, TX
There is a warning that Jesus Christ gives us that should shake all of us out of any lethargy we may have. But sometimes, if we are not careful such warnings can become like the knick knacks on our shelves, just part of the scenery. Christ...

Sabbath Webcast: Cincinnati East PM - May 6, 2023

Sabbath Services
by Len Martin, Rick Shabi
2023-05-06
United Church of God Sabbath services: Cincinnati East, Ohio PM congregation - May 6, 2023

It All Starts With Being Aware

Sermon
by Joel Thomas
2019-03-02
Orange County, CA
In order to accomplish change in our lives, it starts by becoming aware.  Awareness is having the knowledge, perception and facts of a situation.  In preparation for the Spring Holy Days, we need to become aware of our Christianity.  Here...

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