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COGWA Sermons
Welcome to the COGWA Sermons podcast! Each episode is a sermon given by a minister of the Church of God, a Worldwide Association, for a Sabbath or holy day church service.
Episodes
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Don Henson - How Do We Prepare for the Passover?
Let’s look at Christ’s sacrifice in terms of His whole life, not just His death. With this in mind, we’ll consider how we can prepare for the Passover.
COGWA SermonsMark Whynaucht - Faith Is the Beginning of Everything
Before taking the Passover, let’s consider how we’re doing in terms of faith. Are we neglecting what God has extended to us? It is awesome beyond belief.
COGWA SermonsBruce Gore - Passover—David, Bathsheba and an Innocent Child
Passover commemorates how our sins were forgiven. King David’s adultery with Bathsheba produced an innocent child. However, David repented, and God forgave him.
COGWA SermonsMark Winner - Making Ourselves Ready to Take the Passover
God wants us to understand what He did for us and why. We are commanded to enter this time in the correct frame of mind. We must assess our lives and change.
COGWA SermonsAndy Burnett - Repentance, Forgiveness and Restitution
When we’ve sinned and repented, how important is it to also make restitution? How important is it in dealing with others? And how important is it with God?
COGWA SermonsRon Kelley - The First Shall Be Last
Christ says that the first shall be last and the last shall be first, but what does this actually mean?
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Zach Smith - The Father Who Does Not Provoke
God inspired Paul to write, “Fathers, do not provoke your children.” As our Father, God models this standard. What does provoke mean, and how does God deal…
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Scott Lord - Seven Last Sayings of Christ
What were Jesus Christ’s last words as He hung on the cross? What do they mean, and what can we learn from them?
COGWA SermonsPat Sinon - Crisis Management
Scripture offers valuable help for dealing with spiritual crises. Let’s look at three important steps: maintain control, analyze the situation and take real…
COGWA SermonsWes Cohron - Are You Ready?
Leaving everything behind and heading for the Promised Land. Do you really want to go? Are you ready?
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Ralph Levy - A Matter of the Heart
The Bible often refers to our hearts as the seat of our intent, which governs our lives. What does this mean? How should Christians maintain a right heart…
COGWA SermonsDavid Treybig Jr. - Modern Idolatry
Idols are not made just of wood and stone. Today, some idols are made of silicon and code and carried in our pockets. How can we recognize and overcome modern…
COGWA SermonsZach Smith - God’s Word Was Written for You
Bible study is a necessary daily habit. But do we expect God to communicate with us personally? Consider these five points.
COGWA SermonsTom Clark - The Seven Last Sayings of Jesus
The seven last sayings of Jesus Christ illustrate His commitment to the Father’s will and the fulfillment of prophecy.
COGWA SermonsMark Winner - Prayer Should Enrich and Fulfill
What are the most important things we do each day? Is prayer on that list? Is prayer a chore or something that we look forward to?
COGWA SermonsJeremy Lallier - Wrestling With God
God wrestled with Jacob—and sometimes He wrestles with us too. Why does He do it, and what can we gain from the experience?
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David Register - The Amalekites
What were the consequences of Saul’s failure to follow God’s command to wipe out the Amalekites?
COGWA SermonsAndy Burnett - Beware the Way of Cain
Let’s take a close look at the “way of Cain” by examining his life.
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David Johnson - What God Has Prepared
Why should a person want to be in God’s family and live forever? Will we get bored? What will it be like? What has God prepared for those who love Him?
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Dave Myers - The Terms of Our Baptismal Contract
Let's look at what we agreed to at baptism and still agree to at every Passover.
COGWA SermonsLarry Neff - The Conversion and Restoration of Peter
It can be very helpful to look at the life of the apostle Peter, especially prior to Passover.
COGWA SermonsPaul Carter - Of What or Whom Are You Convicted?
Are you still committed to truth? Do you follow a man, a teaching, or the written Word of God? Of whom or what are you convicted?
COGWA SermonsArnold Hampton - The Real Lessons of Genesis 5
What is thought to be a boring chapter in the Bible is, in reality, profound. We’ll take an in-depth look at the genealogy of Adam and what it means to mankind…
COGWA SermonsJason Hyde - Forever
Forever is a big concept with significant implications for Christians. What happens when forever doesn't mean always or eternally? This message explores the…
COGWA SermonsGreg Sargent - How Does God Run Elections?
God is involved and very much in control of what happens in the world. Let’s look at some examples that show God is in control and directing events.
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Mark Winner - Are We Limiting God?
By our attitudes and our behaviors, we limit what God will do for us and what He can do through us.
COGWA SermonsJohn Pentlin - The Spirit of Forgiveness
Forgiveness is a requirement for living a Christian life. Forgiveness means surrendering your right to hurt someone who hurt you. Do we fully understand…
COGWA SermonsZach Smith - Training and Trials
We may not know the specific role we are being prepared for, but God does. God is preparing us to be able to serve in the roles He has for us in His Kingdom.
COGWA SermonsRalph Levy - Satan: The Master of Identity Theft
Satan is devious, tricky, and powerful. He loves to masquerade. He loves to invade people’s personality. We must stay close to God and guard our mind and…
COGWA SermonsNathan Willoughby - When God Shows Favor
How can we know when to expect favor from our Creator?
COGWA SermonsJim Haeffele - Doctrine of Repentance
The doctrine of repentance—what does the Bible say about this important subject?
COGWA SermonsJon Pinelli - Are We the Living Bible
What does Bible study mean to us? Are we just reading? Or are we putting our Bible study into practice?
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Ron Kelly - Law and Grace
What is the biblical understanding of law and grace? Can we learn how to answer questions and prove it?
COGWA SermonsJim Franks - The Journey That Leads to Eternal Life
The path to the Kingdom is outlined in the Bible. We need to be living with the values that represent God’s Kingdom.
COGWA SermonsMark Winner - Being Responsible Something God Expects of Us
We live in times of stress. But that doesn’t mean we can make excuses for not doing what God tells us to do. We must still be responsible for how we think and…
COGWA SermonsLarry Roybal - God Has a Purpose for You
Why are we here? We must be excited and on fire for what God is accomplishing in our lives.
COGWA SermonsJohn Bennett - A Famine of the Word
God’s people must remain faithful and diligent in seeking truth while it is still readily available. That truth will become increasingly scarce in the future.
COGWA SermonsLarry Neff - Doubt
Doubt can be one of Satan’s most dangerous weapons. Don’t question things once you prove them to yourself.
COGWA SermonsAndy Burnett - Growing in Dependence
What are your thoughts on independence? How do you define it? What are Satan’s thoughts on independence? Most important, what are God’s thoughts on…
COGWA SermonsNathan Willoughby - Seeking Wisdom
We all need to be seeking wisdom. But what kind of wisdom should we seek? And where does it come from?
COGWA SermonsJim Chapman - Pride and Humility
As we prepare for Passover, it’s important for us to take a look at the subject of pride and humility.
COGWA SermonsJoel Meeker - The Fourth Horseman Rides
God is getting people’s attention in the world. It’s as if we are in a dress rehearsal. Meditate on these things so we can grow despite what happens around us.
COGWA SermonsMichael Hanisko - The Heart of David
God called David “a man after My own heart.” What can we learn from David’s life and example?
COGWA SermonsMark Whynaucht - What Does It Take to Be Converted
Living a converted life takes work. As we move toward the Kingdom of God, let’s keep in mind: If God is for us—and He definitely is—who can be against us?
COGWA SermonsJon Pinelli - He Gets Us, But Do We Get Him
God gets us, but do we really get Him? This sermon looks at how Christ lived when He was here on earth, and how we are expected to change and become more like…
COGWA SermonsLarry Lambert - Remove the Weeds From Your Spiritual Garden
Let’s look at five dangerous “weeds” that can crowd out our spiritual fruit.
COGWA SermonsJohn Foster - What Happens After the Millennium Concludes
God’s ways will have been known for 1,000 years, but some will turn and follow Satan. We need to review some lessons we can learn from this coming event.
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Cory Erickson - The 3 C’s and Laying Hold of the Kingdom
The Bible exhorts us to lay hold of the Kingdom of God! During the Feast, we picture ourselves in the Kingdom, which requires courage, commitment and…
COGWA SermonsDavid Jackson - After the Last Great Day: Admonitions by Moses
In Deuteronomy 16, Moses reviews the plan of God through the holy days. Are there admonitions given by Moses that are instructive for us today? Yes, absolutely!
COGWA SermonsMark Winner - Self-Will and Will Power: What Is God Looking For?
What’s the difference between self-will and will power? One leads to destruction; the other, to life and peace. Let’s choose to submit to God instead.
COGWA SermonsRichard Pinelli - The Deceptiveness of World News
What should we focus on as we hear about events taking place around the world? Keep in mind, there is another hand involved. Beware of the deceptiveness of…
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Jim Cannon - Hold the Line
What does it mean to “hold the line”? Let’s review the scriptures to see what this means and to learn how we can do so as we battle our way to eternal life.
COGWA SermonsZach Smith - The Ninth Commandment: Truth and Trust
God hates dishonesty and wants us to hate it. The Ninth Commandment involves more than just being honest. If you bear false witness, you show you cannot be…
COGWA SermonsMark Whynaucht - Teach Us to Number Our Days
Each day is a precious gift from God. When it passes, we can never get it back. Life is short! Let’s ask God “to teach us to number our days.”
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Mark Winner - Do I Seek to Forgive and Mend as Needed?
Do we have relationships that need to be restored and mended? We need to forgive as God has forgiven, which is only possible with the help of God’s Holy Spirit.
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Wes Cohron - When God Says No or Not yet
Why does God ask us to wait on His perfect timing during trials? Let’s examine the subject of trials. Trials can teach us to have more faith and reliance on…
COGWA SermonsDavid Register - A Mother’s Tortured Heart
Sacrifice and love define motherhood. The story of Mary, Jesus’ mother, is a poignant reminder that even the most extraordinary mothers are not spared…
COGWA SermonsDavid Jackson - Day by Day - Muse on This!
What should we do between now and Passover to draw closer to God? Here are four very important perspectives for us to muse and meditate on daily!