Category Archives: Sermonettes

From Persecutor to Apostle — The Historical and Theological Significance of Paul’s Conversion

Posted on September 14, 2025 by nathanalbright

[Note:  This is the prepared text for a sermon delivered to the The Dalles congregation of the United Church of God on Sabbath, September 13, 2025.] Introduction: Remembering What We Wish to Forget Most of us carry memories we would … Continue reading →

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The Names of God in the Greek New Testament: Understanding Divine Names Across Languages

Posted on July 27, 2025 by nathanalbright

[Note:  The following is the prepared text for a sermon message given to The Dalles congregation of the United Church of God on Sabbath, July 26, 2025.] Introduction When we open our New Testament, we encounter the profound reality that … Continue reading →

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The Names of God in the Prophets and Writings: A Comprehensive Study

Posted on July 13, 2025 by nathanalbright

[Note:  The following is the prepared text for a sermon given to the Dalles congregation of the United Church of God on Sabbath, July 12, 2025.] Introduction The divine names of God reveal profound truths about His character, His relationship … Continue reading →

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On The Day Of Passover

Posted on April 13, 2025 by nathanalbright

[Note: The following are the prepared notes for a sermonette given to the Portland, Oregon congregation of the United Church of God on Sabbath, April 12, 2025.] Good afternoon brethren. Today is a rare situation where we have Sabbath services … Continue reading →

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Finding Comfort In Romans 8:28

Posted on March 23, 2025 by nathanalbright

[These are the prepared notes for a split sermon given to the United Church of God congregation in Portland, Oregon on Sabbath, March 22, 2025.] Good afternoon to you all, and I hope you are finding good comfort here on … Continue reading →

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Exploring The Contrast Between Yahweh And Elohim: Part One

Posted on February 23, 2025 by nathanalbright

[Note: The following is the prepared text for a sermon given to The Dalles congregation of the United Church of God on Sabbath, February 15, 2025.] Recently, when I closed my last sermon, I hinted at a mystery between two … Continue reading →

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The Laws, Rule, And Love Of God Are Universal

Posted on January 26, 2025 by nathanalbright

[Note: This is the prepared text for a sermon given to The Dalles congregation of the United Church of God on Sabbath, January 25, 2025.] In a recent sermonette here, I mentioned that the promises and gifts of God were … Continue reading →

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Look Out Any Window

Posted on December 1, 2024 by nathanalbright

[Note: The following is the prepared text for a split sermon message given to the Portland congregation of the United Church of God on Sabbath, November 30, 2024.] In 1988, the band Bruce Hornsby & The Range released their second … Continue reading →

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What Are The Necessary Conditions For Conversion?

Posted on November 17, 2024 by nathanalbright

[Note: This is the prepared text for a sermon given to The Dalles congregation of the United Church of God on Sabbath, November 16, 2024.] As we return from the Feast of Tabernacles, one of the thoughts that we have … Continue reading →

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The Theme Of Peace In The Songs Of Ascents

Posted on October 19, 2024 by nathanalbright

[Note: This is the prepared text for a split sermon delivered at the Feast of Tabernacles on October 18, 2024 in Taupo, New Zealand.] Do you remember where you were on October 7, 2023? I remember where I was. I … Continue reading →

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