Category Archives: Sermonettes

A New Creature Or A New Creation?

[Note: The following is the prepared text for a split sermon given to the Portland congregation of the United Church of God on Sabbath, September 23, 2023.] When we deal with the subject of difficult scriptures, one of the categories … Continue reading

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How Did Jesus Deal With The News?

When it comes to looking at current events, the Church of God has long been viewed as having an unusual interest in the events on the news when compared with mainstream Christianity and even those with similar beliefs about certain … Continue reading

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Spain In The Bible

Although Spain is by no means as important of a nation as many others are, it is one of the countries that is mentioned in the Bible, and as such it is worth examining the patterns of how it is … Continue reading

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He Shall Be Like A Tree Planted By The Rivers Of Water

[Note: The following are the prepared notes for a sermonette given to the United Church of God congregation in Portland on Sabbath, June 17th.] I hope you are all having a wonderful Sabbath. Do you remember the first moment in … Continue reading

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Not Ignorant Of His Devices

[Note: The following is the prepared text for a message given to the Portland congregation of the United Church of God on Sabbath, June 3, 2023.] Happy Sabbath to you all, and I hope you have had a productive week. … Continue reading

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The Harvest Truly Is Plentiful

[Note: The following is the prepared text for a sermonette given to the Portland congregation of the United Church of God on Sabbath, May 20, 2023.] As we approach the festival of Pentecost, it is worthwhile for us to ponder … Continue reading

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Everyone Who Prepares His Heart To Seek God

[Note: These are the prepared notes for an offertory sermonette given to the United Church of God congregation in Portland, Oregon on the First Day of Unleavened Bread, April 6, 2023.] Good afternoon brethren. I hope you all had a … Continue reading

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The Fool Has Said In His Heart

[Note: This is the prepared text for a sermonette given to the Portland congregation of the United Church of God on Sabbath, February 11, 2023.] There are times where what appears at first to be mere trivia has a deeper … Continue reading

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Basics Of Biblical Justice

[Note: This is the prepared text for a Bible Study given to the Portland, Oregon congregation of the United Church of God on January 25, 2023.] There are few subjects that our contemporary age is as interested in talking about … Continue reading

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Are You For Us Or For Our Adversaries?

[Note: This is the prepared text for a sermonette given to the Portland congregation of the United Church of God on Sabbath, December 17, 2022.] Not too long ago, I discussed with you all the biblical understanding that God is … Continue reading

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