Sermons

This sermon looks at several aspects of our lives and relationships to encourage us to appreciate our calling and our relationship with one another and with God.

The complexity of life and sabotage from Satan threaten to distract us from the focus we need to maintain our relationship with God. But His instructions for us are simple. We are to follow His commandments, turn from sin, and have faith in the salvation of Christ if we want to inherit the Kingdom of God. We can rely on the simplicity of Christ to guide us through our lives so that we succeed in the end.

King David asked God in the Psalms where he should dwell. The answer is quite eye-opening in terms of how we are to live as Christians. With this true knowledge, we can live closely with God. 

This sermon is about our responsibility and power to forgive, showing that we must forgive from the heart—just as God does.

We may not have much power now, but in the future as a member of the God family we will have more power than we can ever realise at this time.   It’s the power in the Kingdom of God that we should be eagerly looking forward to, not the selfish, self-serving power that seems to be a high priority with so many today

Do we understand what the power of God is? And if we do understand that, do we understand how to use this power? Does God tell us that we will be able to use it?

In this present age the nations of the world are not at peace. Conflicts, wars, and espionage exist between many nations instead. But after the return of Jesus Christ and the establishment of the Kingdom of God, peace will prevail among nations, who will come together to worship the true God.

In 1985, Julie Gold wrote and composed the song “From a distance” that became sadly famous six years later, when the second Gulf War took place.
The lyrics of this song will be used in this sermonette as a starting point to describe the conditions in the world today with their cause; and will also refer to how it will be, when Jesus Christ will have established the kingdom of God here on earth.

How are those whom God has called more blessed than anyone else in the world, especially more so than those who live by wealth and power? What can we learn from the life of Abraham, who endured many trials and received many blessings in return?

Becoming a saint does not require going through an arduous process contrived by the minds of men. On the contrary, saints are those who have a close relationship with God and prove it by honoring Him through obedience. God will reward His saints in the age to come by giving them positions of leadership in the kingdom.

As members of the Church of God, we are to dwell together in unity, and God promises to give us singleness of heart when we obey Him!

Events prophesied long ago will take place regarding the City of Jerusalem, and we can get a sense of what lies ahead from the Bible. This sermon presents seven facts about the Millennial Jerusalem.

Beginning a new chapter in our lives is quite scary! How can we use the opportunities for growth to our best advantage, while also realizing that growth is a necessity for a Christian?

If we are baptized children of God with his holy spirit in us, we know that we need Him for everything in our lives. But what about our relationship with our brethren? This offertory is about our responsibility to be there for one another and to help each other. And it also handles our responsibility towards God. A topic that fits perfectly with the meaning of God’s holy day of the first day of the Feast of Tabernacles. This is the behavior that will be the standard in the soon-coming kingdom of God.

God’s kingdom will come to this earth in order to rule over man and to bring peace, happiness and prosperity. This message gives a few examples of glimpses of the Kingdom that that have been seen in society today. 

Who was Melchizedek who met Abram and blessed him and whom Abram gave the tithe of all? The identity of Melchizedek is a great mystery to most. But the Bible is actually very clear who He was—and is. Also, some passages which might be confusing at first sight can be easily explained when we consider the context, the entire picture and biblical phraseology. This message will also show why Melchizedek’s rule was a forerunner of Christ’s rule here on earth after His Second Coming.

Events on the Day of Atonement foreshadow future occurrences while commemorating things already done. The atoning sacrifice of Jesus Christ is the great lesson of this Holy Day, and true Christians observe this time just as God has commanded!

Answering the call to become a Christian involves unwavering commitment. Going “all in” is an expression that indicates the complete dedication which is necessary to fully invest ourselves in following God. When we prepare our offerings, they should reflect the same level of commitment we are willing to make to obey God.

Do we truly realise and understand the power and might of God?     This sermon reviews a number of areas that we can read, but not fully grasp, and shows how magnificent our great God truly is.