Why do you believe what you believe about the meaning of this Eighth Day of the Feast? Can we prove what this day represents in a concrete, simple and clear manner from scripture?
Why do you go to church? Why do you celebrate what you celebrate? Why do you believe what you believe? It's important to know why we do what we do. Do we just go with the flow or do we have deep conviction in what we say we believe?
We believe in God, but what happens when life doesn't make sense, or it seems like God has abandoned us? Jesus teaches us about faith in the difficult times.
Jesus Christ's claim of being the Messiah rested on one sign: spending three days and nights in the grave, paralleling Jonah's experience in the belly of a whale. This challenges the tradition of Good Friday and Easter Sunday.
The Church has the means by which to determine teaching and doctrine. It is important to clarify that because there are a lot of varying ideas as to how doctrine or teaching is arrived at within the Church.
Do we know, believe and love the Truth? We might be quick to answer yes, but it is helpful to review statements about Truth, primarily from Jesus Christ, so that we have a deep appreciation of the Truth and that we know, believe and love...
What are the biblical, guiding principles upon which we build the work of God's Church? What must we believe and do to be most effective in energizing the entire Church in fulfilling its mission to preach the gospel and prepare a people?
United Church of God president, Rick Shabi, responds to the thought-provoking Super Bowl ad "He Gets Us" which depicts Jesus washing feet, sparking discussions about its significance. That ad has created a lot of discussion and revealed...
Let's make sure that we do not allow society around us, the age around us to drift in and we begin to accept the values and the standards of this world but to realize that we've got to change. It takes the spirit of God to do that, and...
Do you really know what you believe? Does it matter as long as you obey God's laws? Consider the cost of not knowing what you believe, then take action!
“Faith and hope and love abide, and the greatest of these is love.” The final episode in this sermon series gives a brief study of faith and hope, showing how they relate to love.
How do you respond to the greeting of 'Merry Christmas' or questions about why you don't celebrate this particular holiday? When do you give an answer, and how can you do so in a way that encourages others to think more deeply about what...