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Rejoice, Pray, and Give Thanks

Sermon
by Ron Holloway
2013-09-25
Jamaica 2013
By rejoicing, praying, and giving thanks at the Feast we can maintain and experience the joy that God tells us to have. 

Rejoice, Pray and Give Thanks

Sermon
by Ron Holloway
2013-10-12
Elmira, NY
Rejoice always and count it all joy.
Two Christian Living Principles

Two Christian Living Principles

Beyond Today
by Skip Miller
The Bible is filled with nuggets of wisdom that help us develop a deeper relationship with our Creator.
James states that good ultimately comes from the hardship that we may have to endure. In the world, there is hopelessness because people cannot see and understand the bigger perspective of what life and death mean.

Personal From the President: November 11, 2021

United News
Victor Kubik
2021-11-12
In this personal from the president, Victor Kubik writes about how to be truly thankful even in times of trial.
Thankfulness Through Tears The title for this week’s Personal is taken from the title of a sermon I heard last week in Indianapolis, Indiana, by pastor Joshua Creech. At this time of year, a Thanksgiving holiday is...

A Christian's Must Do List

Sermon
by Ken Martin
2020-08-15
Central Georgia
Ken Martin Reviews of 2 Thessalonians 5:16-28 1. Rejoice Always 2. Pray Without Ceasing 3. Give Thanks 4.Do Not Quench the Spirit 5.Do Not Despise Prophecy 6. Test All Things 7. Abstain From Any Form of Evil
a man praying

Personal from the Chairman of the Council of Elders: December 8, 2022

United News
Len Martin
2022-12-08
Pray without ceasing!
Do we fully appreciate how important prayer is in our relationship with God, with each other and for our own spiritual, mental and emotional well-being? The apostle Paul, in the closing portion of his first letter to the church in...
Ladies at services during the Women’s Enrichment weekend in Lusaka, Zambia.

Women’s Enrichment, Lusaka, Zambia

United News
2017-07-06
The first ever Women’s Enrichment Weekend in Zambia was held on April 26-30, 2017. The meeting was held at Verino, a church property which is on the outskirts of Lusaka, the capital.
The location of the weekend was perfect for this purpose. It was a serene, quiet and peaceful place. Just coming from the rain season, there was a cool breeze all day long and night. The meeting hosted a total of 41 participants from...
a smiling woman standing in a field of sunflowers

Rejoice!

United News
by Heidi Braun
It’s easy to get caught up in the things that are going wrong—but what are some things we can rejoice about?
King All Glorious

King All Glorious

UCG Short Films
by Jamie Schreiber, Clint Porter, Kayleen Schreiber
2023-09-30
"King All Glorious," composed by G. Vail and C. Wesley, performed by members of the United Church of God. "King All Glorious" is a powerful song dedicated to Jesus Christ, Who is set to return as our King, restoring the earth and...
A woman looking up at the sky.

The Anchor of Our Thanksgiving

Blogs
by Kevin Greer
Abundance of food and physical blessings aren't the only reasons we should give deep, heartfelt thanks to God.

Giving Thanks Is Not Commanded but Imperative

Sermon
by Kelly Irvin
2018-12-08
Northwest Arkansas
Nowhere in the Bible will we find God, Himself, commanding we give Him thanks, but we learn nonetheless the imperative value of thanksgiving from the faithfully obedient.

The Tithing Prayer

United News
by Becky Swope
Twice a month I sit down to the onerous task of paying our bills. Needless to say, this is not my favorite chore!
A person with a Bible on their lap.

The Prayer God Will Hear

Transforming Your Life: The Process of Conversion
by United Church of God
God is aware of everything we say and do. Not even a sparrow can fall to the ground without His knowing it (Matthew 10:29). Therefore when anyone prays to God He is well aware of the words that are spoken.

How to Be Truly Thankful

Sermon
by Kelly Irvin
2015-12-05
Northwest Arkansas
Sound practices exist for expressing thanks, but what does God provide us that, if we are focused on it and embrace it, will cause spontaneous thanksgiving?

Ultimate Thanksgiving

Sermon
by Kelly Irvin
2021-11-27
Northwest Arkansas
Daily we can be thankful for God's sovereignty, providence, forgiveness, and protection, but in times of trial or in bouts with selfishness, we can forget to be thankful. Is there an ultimate gift from God on which we can focus that will...
Anchorage, Alaska

2021 Feast of Tabernacles: Anchorage, Alaska

United News
Vince Szymkowiak
2021-11-01
We all know that God commands us to rejoice at the Feast (Deuteronomy 14:26).
Here are seven areas in which were able to rejoice at the Feast in Anchorage, Alaska:  1. The reading of scriptures during the sermon and messages. The scriptures that were read had a direct reference to the Feast (or Kingdom), and...
a man crouching close to the ground and sifting grains through his hand.

Our Manna

Blogs
by Kathy Sanny
The Israelites complained about the miraculous bread of life they were given in the wilderness (manna). That story has powerful implications for our attitude today.

Rejoicing in God's Blessing (Part 2): The Sacrifice of Praise

Sermon
by Fred Nance
2018-11-17
Little Rock, AR
The entire Bible is punctuated with outpouring of praise. Praise implies a close fellowship with the one being praised. This is a time of the year, the Fall harvest season, to be praising God and rejoicing in the blessings He has given...
A young woman running in a field.

The Fruit of the Spirit - Joy: Foundation for a Positive Life

Good News
by Don Hooser
Jesus said to His disciples, "These things I have spoken to you, that My joy may remain in you, and that your joy may be full" (John 15:11). That sounds almost too good to be true! How can we experience this fullness of joy?

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