COGWA Sermons

Unchecked desire can overpower wisdom, distort judgment and ultimately lead to sin when it is not governed by God’s truth and Spirit.

It’s not wrong to ask why God allows evil and suffering. But there’s a difference between questioning and doubting. How can we have God’s help to think like Him?

As disciples of Jesus Christ, it is critical that we never turn away from our calling!

Should we have a backup plan—an alternative if this way of life doesn’t work out? It’s easy to be all in when life is going great, but what about when it’s not? 

What fills our hearts will show up in our thoughts, words and actions. When we discipline our thoughts through these filters, we can grow in character and have peace.

God carries on His work using His servants—Spirit-filled and faithful to the end—whose legacy we can continue until the work is done.

Do Christians suffer from depression? The truth is, depression impacts most people. What does the Bible have to say on this subject? And how can we deal with it? 

Jesus warned us of the conditions we would see just before His return. How are things today like the days of Noah and Lot? How can we stay spiritually alert?

What is a mark? And why—and how—must we focus on the mark as we press toward our goal of the Kingdom of God?

The highest degree of love is mercy. We show how merciful we are by forgiving others who have hurt us. What are the proofs of our ability to forgive others?

Why do we believe the Trinity is a false teaching? Let’s consider biblical and historical evidence to strengthen your belief and share it with others when asked.

How do we bring “every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ”? Can we do this? Is it possible?

When we prepare for baptism, we must count the cost. What does this mean? Are we committed and willing to follow Jesus Christ’s example to the end?

Aging. Why did God create us to age as we do? Is there a purpose behind it? What can we learn by considering age from God’s perspective?

In our 50-day count to Pentecost we can learn spiritual lessons from ancient Israel. Let’s look at four lessons found in Israel’s journey from Egypt to Sinai.

Friends and family often wonder about our religion. How can we best deal with them—whether they’re combative, just curious or sincerely want to understand our beliefs?

In our daily lives, we are confronted with a lot of choices. How should we choose?

God has given us Important stop signs in His law to protect us. What is a stop line and where do you paint yours?

Satan wants us to doubt the Bible’s veracity. But Abraham received stories from Shem, who knew Methuselah, who knew Adam. And God even spoke to Abraham.

The laying on of hands is listed as an essential doctrine. Let’s look at five cases where the laying on of hands is used and how it is to unify the Church.

With so many deceitful traps permeating society, how can we correctly navigate our way? This sermon looks at four lessons to help us hold fast to the truth.

Set before us are two choices: life or death, blessings or curses. As shown in Christ’s Sermon on the Mount, our commitment must go beyond just surface obedience.

When you hear certain names, good things probably come to mind. Likewise, other names bring bad connotations. What’s your name’s reputation? What does God think?

The U.S. is threatening to leave Europe on its own. God prophesied that Assyria would be His instrument to punish Jerusalem in the end time. Let’s be sober and watch.

Temperance—also known as self-control—is a fruit of the Holy Spirit listed in Galatians 5. How important is this fruit? Are you exhibiting it in your life?