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The Ultimate Value of Commitment

As Christians, how are we to be committed and for what?

Presented by Tim Martens, April 29, 2024, at United Church of God in Northwest Arkansas.

#youtube #commitment #faith

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Out of Our Mouths: Tools for a Peaceful and Happy Life

How we use our tongue has a powerful effect on our quality of life.

Presented by Tim Martens, April 27, 2024, at United Church of God in Northwest Arkansas.

#youtube #tongue #attitude

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An Unleavened Believer

During this Feast of Unleavened Bread, we can continue to humbly examine ourselves to root out ungodly behaviors, pride being a common issue.

Presented by Mark Smith, April 23, 2024, at United Church of God in Northwest Arkansas.

#youtube #humility #pride #Mark Smith

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Attention to Details

Self-examination and overcoming are an ongoing, daily task for Christians allowing us to search deeply into the details of our behavior.

Presented by Tim Martens, April 23, 2024, at United Church of God in Northwest Arkansas.

#youtube #self-examination #overcoming

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Why We Do What We Do

Provided is a review of God's Holy Days and why we observe them.

Presented by Greg Sanny, April 20, 2024, at United Church of God in Northwest Arkansas.

#youtube #holy days #holidays

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Thin Skinned

How easily are we offended? How easily do we unknowingly offend others?  

Presented by Tim Martens, April 13, 2024, at United Church of God in Northwest Arkansas.

#youtube #sensitivity #insensitivity #offense

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Animal Sacrifices in the Millennium

Does God still regard animal sacrifices after the sacrifice of Jesus Christ?

Presented by Tim Martens, April 6, 2024, at United Church of God in Northwest Arkansas.

#youtube #sacrifices #animal sacrifices

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Your Past Will Not Dictate Who You Will Be Today

The story of Joseph is an excellent example of how to avoid having your past negatively influence what becomes the present.

Presented by Trent Carlson, April 6, 2024, at United Church of God in Northwest Arkansas.

#youtube #faith #hope #trust #endurance

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Identifying Stumbling Blocks

Stumbling blocks can be placed in front of us, and we might even create them ourselves. Four types of stumbling blocks are identified and how to avoid them. 

Presented by Tim Martens, March 30, 2024, at United Church of God in Northwest Arkansas.

#youtube #stumbling blocks #gentleness

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From Trash to Treasure

Since the first sin, mankind has existed in a fallen state, seemingly disposed of to a salvage yard to further deteriorate. But, to God, we are intended to be salvaged, and as we are familiar with antiques that can be restored even beyond their former beauty, we are promised we can become a new creation. 

Presented by Roy Jackson, March 30, 2024, at United Church of God in Northwest Arkansas.

#youtube #corrupted #salvaged #salvation

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Remembrance and Reward

Various skill sets exist to help us to remember. Some come naturally while some must be cultivated, and the Bible provides for us examples for how to remember what is important for us to do in cultivating a right relationship with God.

Presented by Tim Martens, March 23, 2024, at United Church of God in Northwest Arkansas.

#youtube #learning #practice #commitment

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Are We Polytheistic?

Discussed are four qualities of God found in the Holy Bible, one of which is God's familial qualities.

Presented by Greg Sanny, March 23, 2024, at United Church of God in Northwest Arkansas.

#youtube #family #angels #lord

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Convenience Christianity: Do We Have a Disposable Religion?

In our modern world, our relationships with anything from product containers to people have become much more disposable than as few as 100 years ago. In this throw away society, it might be very easy to treat our relationship with God flippantly. We must build and maintain a precious relationship with God.

Presented by Tim Martens, March 16, 2024, at United Church of God in Northwest Arkansas.

#youtube #throwaway #devotion

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Which Way Are We Going?

Human life can be one of aimless wandering and wondering, but our life has a purpose which requires a concerted determination to seek God and follow.

Presented by Tim Martens, March 9, 2024, at United Church of God in Northwest Arkansas.

#youtube #goals #purpose #determination

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Raising Sons

Proverbs 31:1-9 and Micah 6:8 work well together in explaining how to raise a king, not only in the flesh but in the spiritual application to all of God’s saints who will reign with Christ in His Kingdom.

Presented by Tim Martens, February 24, 2024, at United Church of God in Northwest Arkansas.

#youtube #upbringing #instruction #kingship

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Justification

The law condemns us, so we can only be justified by faith. However, faith leads to and equips for obedience.

Presented by Kelly Irvin, February 24, 2024, at United Church of God in Northwest Arkansas.

#youtube #faith #justification #obedience

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The Importance of Peace in Our Lives

Society, churches, families, and individuals naturally struggle with discontent and strife, but practicing obedience to God brings peace. 

 Presented by Tim Martens, February 17, 2024, at United Church of God in Northwest Arkansas.

#youtube #strife #peace