Sermons are available from the United Church of God - Australia (UCG-A) and the United Church of God an International Association (UCGIA).
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THE STORY OF SATAN (35.0 MB)
Does the Devil really exist or, is he a figure of myth and superstition?
You need to know what God says about the existence of evil!
The Bible does address this issue. It reveals much about an unseen power that works behind the scenes, shaping our world to its will and agenda. Are you being taken in?
Find out the answers to the following questions:
- Why does so much conflict, violence and down right evil permeate our societies?
- Did God create a Devil and why does He allow such evil in the world?
- Is the whole world deceived by Satan or, are there exceptions?
- What is Satan's primary goal and how can you resist his influence?(77 minutes - Reg Wright)
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ENCOURAGEMENT (21.0 MB)
Do you ever feel the need for encouragement? Everyone at one time or another needs to be encouraged. When life gets tough and trying it is good to have someone to turn to, to show you empathy and give you courage. This sermon explains biblical principles we can use for our own encouragement and also to help encourage others. (59 minutes - Barry Williams) |
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DO OUR PRAYERS GO UNANSWERED? (8.0 MB)
Do you feel God is answering your prayers? Perhaps you have been asking God for help or relief and God seems as distant as ever. But is this true? Would a loving God turn his back on a sincere request? This sermon addresses this issue which concerns all Christians at one time or another. (69 minutes - Bill Bradford) |
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WHAT IS YOUR PAYOFF? (9.4 MB)
Why do some people watch soap operas? There’s a payoff. It’s easier to sit on the couch and let this become the real world than to face reality: that you’re going nowhere, and in twenty years you’ll be exactly where you are today. People know this, and still choose to sabotage their lives because the payoff is too big, too good, right now. Don’t take this cheap payoff now. Go for what God has in store for you. (82 minutes - Bill Bradford) |
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WHY I ATTEND CHURCH (4.5 MB)
Jesus said, I will build My Church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it. But what is His Church? It means the group, or body of people who have been called out by God and form an assembly of believers. This assembly of believers is the Church -- which Christ said He would build. It is within the Church that you can be moulded and shaped by Christ – to be fit and ready for service when He returns. (38 minutes - Reg Wright) |
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LIVING HONESTLY WITH GOD (6.1 MB)
Every minute of our life we are before God - Hebrews 4:13! Studying God's Word in sincerity helps us to discern our own thoughts and intents. (God already knows them - we cannot deceive God!) To come boldly before God, we must be honest with Him. Pretence before God is not a good basis for a relationship. We need to emulate David's prayer and his intent as recorded in Psalm 139:23-24 Search me, O God, and know my heart; try me, and know my anxieties; and see if there is any wicked way in me... We cannot be honest with God unless we are honest with ourselves. (54 minutes - Bill Bradford) |
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DOES THE DEVIL HAVE A PLACE (7.6 MB)
Satan the devil is alive and well? When God created angels, He created them with the power of free choice, with the potential for any of them to choose the alternative to God’s way of life – the way of evil. In time, one of the angelic beings — an enormously powerful spirit being — explored the alternative way of life and he finally chose the way of self importance, rather than God’s way of love and outgoing concern for others. He, and a multitude of angels who followed him, became the enemy of God and humanity. Find out why he is still here? (67 minutes - Bill Bradford) |
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DAVID & GOLIATH (6.11 MB)
The moving story of a young boy born with celebral palsy - nicknamed Goliath - and the determination of his parents (and their son David) in successfully dealing with this affliction. All of humanity has been born into trauma - spiritual trauma - because of sin; this trauma has a cause but can and needs to be dealt with. (54 minutes - Bill Bradford) |
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SAVED BY GRACE? (8.20 MB)
Are we saved by grace? Do we understand the grace of God? Do we respond correctly to God's grace? Where do works and the keeping of God's Law fit in with His grace? Eph 2:8-10 For by grace you have been saved...it is the gift of God, not of works... For we are His workmanship. (72 minutes - Bill Bradford) |
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THE AMAZING STORY OF CHRIST'S BIRTH (5.79 MB)
In just a few weeks time, millions of people the world over will be celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ. December 25th will be one of the busiest celebrations in the Christian world. It is traditional to go to church on Christmas day, or perhaps the evening before. For the Christian world in general Christmas is one the most important events in its religious calendar. For members of the Church of God it is exactly the opposite. Why is this so? (50 minutes - Reg Wright) |
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WHY DO WE FAST? (7.06 MB)
People in the Bible fasted at certain times of crisis in order to seek God’s will and direction in their lives. Today fasting is for the same purpose, to show that we repent of our past actions, our past neglect of God and His ways, that we recognise our need of change, and to seek God’s guidance for the future. (62 minutes - Bill Bradford) |
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BAPTISM [in water] (8.47 MB):
When we are baptised we enter into a covenant, an exceedingly serious commitment, spoken of by Christ and carried out throughout His Church. Many churches teach baptism in various forms, but how did Christ practise and explain it? At baptism what exactly did we say? What did we mean? What did we do? After baptism are we saved? Why are we immersed in water? (74 minutes - Bill Bradford) |
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LAZARUS & the RICH MAN (4.93 MB):
There is general belief that when we die we either go to heaven or to hell. Tied in with this belief is the doctrine of the immortal soul – that is, when we die, our soul departs from our physical body and it goes either up to heaven or down to an ever burning hell. One passage of Scripture that seems to support this commonly held belief is the story of Lazarus and the Rich Man. But does the Bible actually teach those beliefs? (43 minutes - Reg Wright) |
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IS GOD A TRINITY? (5.20 MB):
One of the central beliefs of the Christian world is the doctrine of the Trinity. Yet the majority of Christians who believe in this doctrine find it hard to understand, and even more difficult to explain. But should such a significant doctrine be beyond our ability to understand and comprehend? Does the Bible support the doctrine of the Trinity? Is it soundly supported by clear and easy-to-understand Scriptures? (46 minutes - Reg Wright)
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UNDERSTANDING the SPIRIT WORLD (4.56 mb):
There is a spirit world, which can be contacted. But are they the spirits of the dead, or is there another explanation? The answers are found in the the Bible, which reveals that there is indeed a world of spirits. This spirit world does exist, it is real. It is the world where God dwells, but it is also the world where fallen angels dwell and who have become evil spirits or demons. (40 minutes - Reg Wright) |
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SPEAKING in TONGUES: What does the Bible say? (6.38 mb):
Speaking in tongues has caused considerable discussion and controversy within the Christian community. What does the Bible say about speaking in tongues? Are those who speak in tongues more spiritual or closer to God than those who do not? What role should tongue speaking have in the Church today? (56 minutes - Reg Wright)
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ANGER: A Biblical Perspective (5.79 mb):
The majority of human beings get angry at times. Should anger always be suppressed and regarded as wrong and sinful? Only up to a point! In fact, Scripture shows that God Himself gets angry! And also tells us that anger is a God-given emotion. Be ye angry, and sin not says the apostle Paul in Ephesians 4:26. This sermon gives helpful pointers on how to deal with anger as God intends. (51 minutes - Reg Wright)
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DEADLIEST WEAPON (4.58 mb):
The Bible has much to say about a deadly weapon that we all possess. Small and outwardly unimpressive, this weapon nevertheless carries with it devastating potential. But God's Word tells us that this weapon can be turned into an instrument for great good! (40 minutes - Reg Wright)
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HOLY DAYS (4.17 mb):
Holy Days - Such days must surely be just for the Jews is a common conclusion. But - is it a correct one? These are My feasts proclaims God, in Leviticus 23:2 - You shall observe them. Why did God institute these Holy Days? What is their relevance to a Christian community whose major festivals are Christmas and Easter? (37 minutes - Bill Eddington)
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WHAT is FAITH? (4.81 mb):
What was the quality that enabled Abraham to be unquestioningly obedient? The 'secret ingredient' was faith. What is this thing called faith - without which it is impossible for us to please God? The Bible has much to say concerning this vital quality. (42 minutes - Reg Wright)
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WALKING with GOD (3.60 mb):
Through three centuries of close companionship, Enoch steadily built an unwavering faith in his God and His way of life. How can we achieve a similar relationship with the God? (32 minutes - Reg Wright) |
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WHY the CHURCH? (3.72 mb):
In Matthew 16:18 Christ declared I will build My church. And He went on to state that the gates of hell would not prevail against it. Where and what is the Church Christ built? Who is a part of it? (33 minutes - Bill Eddington) |
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LAW and GRACE (5.39 mb):
What does Law and Grace mean to you? To many Christians, the word law is synonymous with legalism, far removed from the teachings in the New Testament. The Bible's teaching is not hard to understand and may surprise you! (47 minutes - Reg Wright) |
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Audio Sermons from UCG-A
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