Sermons

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.

God desires that we be different to the world by living His way of life. This makes us odd, different or strange to this world. But God considers us His peculiar treasure and prizes us greatly provided we please Him.

The Feast of Trumpets should remind us of God’s command for His end-time Church to warn the nations of the coming calamity and worldwide destruction that will occur shortly before Christ’s return. Most people will pay little attention to the warnings; some, perhaps many, will mock and scoff at them. This is to their own detriment! But you can be different and submit to God by heeding the sound of the war trumpet from God’s watchmen and turning away from modern godless Babylon.

When the Israelites complained, God dealt with them time and again. In one instance, He sent snakes in to deal with their complaining. What can we learn from this situation?

We have to maintain a heart that is soft and usable by God. What happens
when we have. Hardened hearts? Are there Spiritual consequences for having a
hard heart?

The UN wants Jerusalem’s Old City, Judea and Samaria to become “Judenrein”; Palestinian Authority leader Mahmoud Abbas speaks of the danger of the Third Temple; the world is consumed by Anti-Semitism; the USA and Germany have failed to bring peace to the Middle East; Israel attacks Lebanon and kills the leaders of the Hezbollah terrorist organization, Hassan Nasrallah and Ibrahim Aqil, and other officials; and many speak of further escalation involving outside powers. Israel is facing numerous enemies—Hamas, Hezbollah, the Houthis, Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, Turkey, the UN, Russia and China… the list seems to be endless. Not to forget Germany, France and most of Europe. Can Israel win such a war which is being fought on multiple fronts?

Do Christians leave a legacy–like many of those listed in the Bible? Will there be long-lasting impact for what God’s people do with their lives? By our actions, are we helping to shape our own future life in the Kingdom of God?

Living in the world today poses unique challenges for each of us, and more so for a true Christian. In this Sermonette we will cover various scriptures that will help us understand that we must rely on God and His Son to guide us through the turbulence and to salvation. We also must have empathy for our Brethren and understand that we must support one another through our trials and have compassion, just as Jesus Christ has compassion for those who obey Him.