United Church of God Sermons

By Craig Scott - Pentecost is not a picture of the final victory over sin and death which we will experience upon resurrection. Pentecost is a picture of the beginning of the long march to victory that is promised to us. We know that promise is good, it will come to pass, because the power of God's holy spirit has

By Jim Moody - Conversion is a lifelong process, which takes you from the mortal, sinful being you were, and are, to ultimately becoming an immortal spirit being in God’s family. Step by step. This message discusses nine steps in the conversion process. On this Day of Pentecost and beyond, let us all continually

By Jorge de Campos - This sermon explains God’s plan for mankind: humanity rejected God’s way, resulting in 6,000 years of self-rule and suffering. Through Christ’s sacrifice and the Holy Spirit, God now calls people to repentance, transformation, and faithful obedience, preparing them for resurrection and sonship in

By David PerMar - While God's Firstfruits may look like completely ordinary people on the outside, God has added the vital ingredient of His Holy Spirit to their human spirit, transforming them from the inside out. This unique calling isn't a mark of superiority, but rather a period of intensive training so that they

By Jon Davies - What makes a human being human? Can mankind create a being that approaches self-awareness? Some believe so. But scientists often fail to grasp that there is something in man that is not physical. Further, we as humans, lack a component that will allow us to approach godliness. That component is God

By Paul Moody - Jesus promised power - this life was never meant to be lived with human strength alone. Receiving the Holy Spirit doesn't cause instant, complete transformation, but it is a planted seed that can grow us into mature Christians.

By Bob Orosz - In Psalm 51, David records that God desires truth in the inward parts. This idea points forward to God’s greater plan, included in the meaning of Pentecost. The first Pentecost marked the birth of the New Covenant Church and the giving of the Holy Spirit to those whom God calls. We discover that

By David Morker - In Leviticus 23:9–17, the accepted Wave Sheaf comes first, and only then does the counting begin toward the gathered firstfruits offering; this points us to Jesus Christ, the accepted Firstfruits before our Father, through whom the called body and bride are gathered. In Romans 15:4–13, Paul shows

By Stephen Tuck - God has always desired to dwell with His people, and the account of the Ark reveals both the holiness of His presence and the responsibility of those called by Him.

By David Jones - The question which was at the founding of the church of God was, "What shall we do?" This is the question that remains for all of us who have accepted the new covenant. What now? Are we fulfilling the great commission, being witnesses of Christ to the ends of the earth? This message seeks to answer

By Joe Greene - Contrary to popular belief, God is involved in human affairs more than we might think. Understanding what Pentecost represents in God’s plan and the relationship between God and His firstfruits.

By Gary Burke - We are going to look at symbolism associated with Pentecost in the Old Testament like this count to fifty. And we'll talk about other symbols that talked about in Leviticus 23. We are going to relate the Old Testament symbols with our salvation.

By Lud Kiramidjian Jr - Speaker: Lud Kiramidjian Date: 5/24/26 Among ancient Israel's ceremonial offerings at its seven annual Holy Days, the ceremony called the "Wave Loaves" offering on the Feast of Pentecost (Feast of Firstfruits) was unique in that its loaves were leavened. These Wave Loaves symbolized that: (1) The

By Peter T Burchard - Our Christian walk comes with amazing promises. The giving of the Holy Spirit sets in place an amazing inheritance. This message explores the gravity of God's love for us.

By Aaron Creech - God calls us to be in the world, but not of the world. Have you ever wondered why God keeps us in the world instead of pulling us out? He expects us to be different and set apart as we live and interact with the world.

By Jay Ledbetter - This sermon reveals how the outpouring of the Holy Spirit in Acts 2 created a Spirit-filled church that was steadfast in biblical truth, deeply devoted to fellowship and prayer, compassionate toward the needs of others, and overflowing with joyful worship and praise to God. It challenges believers

By Clint Porter - Why did God choose you and me to be firstfruits? This is actually a question God often addresses throughout Scripture. The answer reveals God's character, it helps us to understand our mission as Christians today, and it provides a window into where we are heading: the family-shaped Kingdom of God.

By Ben Light - What does it mean to "stir up the gift of God" within us? Drawing from Paul's exhortation to Timothy in 2 Timothy 1:6-7 and his powerful analogy of fanning dying embers back into flame and its connection to the gift of God's Holy Spirit, we examine how God's Spirit empowers believers with strength

By Mike Phelps - God began His Church on Pentecost with those He loved, calling them into faithful unity.

By Jerry Burnhauser - Communication via signs are part of everyday life. Just as important as the sign itself is understanding who made the sign and why. God uses signs throughout the scriptures, and the signs used to communicate what was transpiring on Pentecost were clear, if one understands how those living at the

By Nathan Ekama - The function and purpose for Jesus Christ being accepted as the wavesheaf offering. A - Christ is the foundation B - The Body is called by God C - The Church are the firstfruits of God.

By Victor T Hou - On this Day of Pentecost, we discuss the Church and relationships within the Church as a whole and within any given church congregation. We will see examples in the Bible of how not to be, and we will see what Scripture holds out as what to be. More specifically we will survey the book of 1

By Dan Preston - On the Day of Pentecost, two leavened loaves were waved before God, representing the Firstfruits. You have a very personal connection to this Feast, which reminds us of what a precious gift God has given us in the Holy Spirit!

By Mark Welch - Yielding to the Holy Spirit is what ensures we will pass our tests as First-fruits, for now is our day of salvation.

By Doug Wendt - God has offered us an unbelievable gift! His Holy Spirit is free and has endless power, and teaches us truths that we can not discern on our own. If we want to stay on the path leading to eternal life, we must allow the power of God to guide us in our daily walk. Are we remembering to renew God’s