Weekly Sabbath Sermon

Jesus' concern for the poor and needy gives us the example to follow when addressing poverty. What does the bible say about the poor and our responsibility to help them? Jesus helped the poor and multiple bible verses tell us to help the poor and needy. The bible also reminds us that poverty will always be with us. So what is our goal? We can assume God's goal is not to eradicate poverty... otherw...

Are you ready and prepared for the return of the King of Kings and Lord of Lords? Some will be protected from the wrath of God which comes when Christ returns... some will not be protected. Now is the time for you to come into the shelter of His presence. Learn more about the prophecies found in the book of Revelation using our free study guide The Book of Revelation Unveiled Locate a United Churc...

The feast of tabernacles is a time for us to present our self before God at His appointed time in the place He has chosen to place His name. We attend the Feast of tabernacles as an expression our our reverent fear of the great creator God. This fear of God is the beginning of wisdom. Learn more about the annual festivals of God as found in the pages of your bible with this free bible study lesson...

Jesus says He is a king but where is His kingdom? Is Jesus king only of the hearts and minds of believers or is there more? Learn what it means that Jesus is King of Kings and Lord of Lords. Jesus rule as king is more that merely a spiritual presence in the hearts and minds of his followers. Jesus second coming will usher in a new age in the history of the earth. The rule of Christ will extend ove...

Covetousness does harm to us emotionally and spiritually, which is why it prohibited the 10th commandment. To covet means to focus on what you are able to get out of life rather than what you are able to give. Jesus told us "it is better to give than to receive". So understanding what a covetous spirit is is important to our spiritual growth. Watch this message on Youtube - https://www.youtube.com...

Jeroboam became the leader of the 10 northern tribes of Israel and lead them into the sin of false worship. This form of false worship continued with the Samaritan people all the way down to the time of Jesus Christ. Jesus told the Samaritan woman at the well that true worshipers would worship the Father in spirit and in truth... but why was Jesus talking to her about the nature of true worship? T...

There is still a temple of God in the new covenant. The message of Haggai speaks to the current temple of God as much as the old Jerusalem Temple. Learn what Haggai has to say to you. The temple of God is alive and well in the 21st century. The cornerstone and foundation is Christ and the members of God's Church are built up into a spiritual temple as living stones 1 Peter 2:4-5. This understandin...

The rebuilding of the Jerusalem temple was prophesied by Jeremiah to occur at a very specific time. We can trace the fulfillment of the prophecy through the biblical book of Ezra and the parallel historic records of Babylon and Persia. The prophecies of Jeremiah concerning the rebuilding of the Jerusalem temple are found in two places: Jeremiah 25:8-11 Jeremiah 29:10 We are told the people would b...

God has told us that prior to the return of Jesus Christ in power, there will be a distinct and discern-able period of 3.5 years [1,260 days]. We will know when this period of time is upon us because a specific series of events and circumstances will occur. One of these events that happen during the final 1,260 days is a final, global witness of God's truth accomplished by those who are known as "...

When facing trials, tribulations, and the testing of your heart you have two basic options: Give up, or gird up your loins and endure. The purpose of this message is to review 5 examples of endurance in the lives of faithful servants of God: Free Booklet: The Gospel of the Kingdom The endurance of Joseph and the testing of faith The trials of Jeremiah The trials of Job and the testing of the heart...

Learn more about this important question using the pages of your own bible. This small information packed booklet is available free of charge. Request your's here ▶▶▶ The Ten Commandments For followers of Jesus Christ the ten commandments remain as the foundation of ethical behavior and spiritual interaction with our Creator. Through the ten commandments we learn what it means to love God and to l...

Jesus' 3.5 years of ministry took place at a time of widespread civil unrest. And in the midst of this walked Jesus Christ. Who by doing the will of the Father and walking in the spirit of God, cut a straight and true path right through the middle of it all... preaching repentance and the coming rule of God on earth. Request your own free copy of  Jesus Christ: The Real Story . You'll get a s...

2 Timothy 2:1-8  in verse 7 Paul tells Timothy to take what he has written and reflect upon it, calling upon, or expecting God the to give insight. That is our goal today: to take these images of effective disciples and reflect on the qualities that bring about success in these worldly endeavors and consider how these might be helpful for us to apply to our personal quest to put on the m...

Get a free copy of this small but helpful book  The Power of The Holy Spirit If scripture is a product of supernatural inspiration powered by the spirit of God then it seems only logical that the information within have a supernatural nature as well as a rational. It provides information that goes beyond describing what is... it opens a doorway to what is not otherwise known. Hebrews 11:1-2 I...

Request a free copy of this short booklet: The Power of the Holy Spirit. The holy spirit is a stumbling block for many people. The bible speaks of the holy spirit in so many different ways that understanding it can become jumbled, misunderstanding also happens when people latch on to a small or select set of biblical statements about the spirit and try to massage that into a complete description....

We in no way understand the fullness of what it means to be resurrected to same form and manner of life as God. But we do know these events occurred, and we have enough information to whet our appetites and motivate us to seek out and pursue that resurrection. Philippians 3:20-21  Christ's personal appearances after His resurrection were intended as a demonstration not only of the possibility...

Get a FREE copy of - The New Covenant: Does It Abolish God's Law? The Jerusalem Council of Acts 15 is very often presented as a turning point in church history in which supposedly a distinct break was made with the principles of teaching obedience to God's law. The Jerusalem Council argument is trotted out to justify abandoning the 7th day Sabbath, and the annual Sabbaths we call holy days. Our pu...

Is the Resurrection A Hoax? Did the early followers of Jesus make up the story of Him arising from the dead... Our purpose today is to review the record of the resurrection of Jesus Christ and examine the witnesses. Request this free bible study guide - What Happens After Death? Locate a United Church of God meeting near you: ➤ http://ucg.org/congregations/ Youtube: Witnesses To The Resurrection O...

Request this free booklet: Holidays or Holy Days - Does It Matter Which Days We Observe? ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Paul’s epistles are often referred to by those who wish to teach the cancellation of the laws of God in general... and the holy days in particular. Among the commandments and laws of God the holy days are singled out for special attention due to three specific statements found in: Colossians 2:14-17...

To guide people through a world of deception Jesus Christ has established His church to proclaim truth. Some are called, few are chosen, and those who are chosen must persevere in the truth to the end. Request a FREE copy of our bible study guide: ➤ The Church Jesus Built Find a UCG church near you: ➤ http://ucg.org/congregations/ Read this message at our blog 📘 Called, Chosen, and Faithful in a...

Request a free bible study guide: The Gospel of Kingdom 🎺 https://www.ucg.org/bible-study-tools/booklets/the-gospel-of-the-kingdom One of the great deceptions and false teachings is to spiritualize away the reality of the coming kingdom of God, and the reality of its implementation on earth as a form of government which regulates economic and social policy. The true gospel of the kingdom proclaim...

Revelation 13:15-17 will the mark of the beast be a tattoo on your flesh, your social security number, a digital chip implanted in your body, facial recognition, retinal scans? Speculating about the specific technology will be used to mark people is just a distraction. Whether its a tattoo or a digital chip is irrelevant. What matters is WHY its used, WHAT sort of activities it affects, WHO gets i...

Your Creator/Father wants you to develop self discipline. But His goals are higher than a better bank statement, or better health. Spiritual self control is about becoming like your Father in attitude and thought… and involves controlling your thoughts, emotions, and habits. Learn more about how to use the power of God's spirit to change your life, transform your mind, and grow into the fullness o...

God's grace is a very uplifting, happy, subject. The idea that we can have a positive, warm, friendly relationship with the Creator of the Universe should make you feel good. I believe the prospect makes God feel good as well. But, once you have reconciled what do you do? How do you follow up? Request a FREE copy of our bible study guide: ➤ What Does The Bible Teach About Grace? Find a UCG church...

There is a true teaching about human sexuality in God's word, which sets us on a positive foundation and confronts the errors of false teaching (secular & religious). Request a FREE copy of our bible study guide: ➤ Marriage & Family The Missing Dimension Find a UCG church near you: ➤ http://ucg.org/congregations/ Follow UCG Raleigh ➤ https://www.facebook.com/UCGRaleigh.main.page ➤ https://...