United Church of God - NWA

United Church of God - NWA Welcome to the page for the United Church of God in Northwest Arkansas. We assemble together every Saturday at 1:30 PM CST (Services move to 2:30 P.M.

during Daylight Savings Time.). Our typical service begins with three hymns of praise, followed by an opening prayer of thanks and request for God's blessing, a 15-minute message, a combination of hymns, special music and announcements, a 45-minute to one hour main message, then we close with a hymn and prayer.

Are we here to serve, or to be served? This message explores what it truly means to serve from the heart, followin...
06/14/2026

Are we here to serve, or to be served? This message explores what it truly means to serve from the heart, following the example of our Lord and Master Jesus Christ.

We begin with the remarkable true story of Desmond Doss—the Seventh-day Adventist combat medic depicted in the film Hacksaw Ridge. A conscientious objector who refused to carry a weapon in World War II, Doss was ridiculed as a coward, yet single-handedly rescued 75 wounded soldiers on the cliffs of Okinawa, lowering them to safety one by one. He received the Medal of Honor from President Harry S. Truman without ever harming another person.

From there, we turn to the Scriptures to see servanthood modeled by Christ Himself:

John 13 :1-17 — Jesus washes the disciples' feet, leaving us an example to follow
Matthew 25 :31-40 — "Inasmuch as you have done it to one of the least of these My brethren, you have done it to Me"
Mark 10 :42-45 — The Son of Man came not to be served, but to serve and give His life as a ransom
Mark 9 :35-37 — Whoever desires to be first must be last of all and servant to all

While we can't all be heroes like Desmond Doss, every one of us—from the youngest to the oldest—can make a difference by serving others in our families, our congregation, and our communities. We also discuss the wisdom needed to distinguish between a genuine need and a want, and why our service is more appreciated than we often realize.

Presented by Roy Jackson, June 13, 2026, at United Church of God in Northwest Arkansas.

Are we here to serve, or to be served? This message explores what i...

Biblical Wisdom from Secular Neighbors (54 minutes)
06/08/2026

Biblical Wisdom from Secular Neighbors (54 minutes)

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Was Jesus just a good man, or fully divine? "The Man, Jesus" answers a popular argument that uses 1 Timothy 2:5 to d...
06/07/2026

Was Jesus just a good man, or fully divine? "The Man, Jesus" answers a popular argument that uses 1 Timothy 2:5 to deny Christ's deity. A scriptural study showing the Trinity is false—yet Jesus is still God, Creator, and the sinless Passover Lamb for all mankind.

Mr. Sanny responds to a YouTuber who rejects the Trinity and pagan-...

In this message, we explore the striking parallels between what God did at Mount Sinai and what He accomplished on...
05/31/2026

In this message, we explore the striking parallels between what God did at Mount Sinai and what He accomplished on the day of Pentecost in Acts 2. At Sinai, God established a covenant with the congregation of Israel. Roughly fifteen centuries later, on Pentecost in 31 AD, God established the new covenant with those being called into the Church of God, the body of Christ.

Building on the harvest themes of the Pentecost season, this message focuses on a phrase that appears only once in Scripture, "the church of the firstborn who are registered in heaven" (Hebrews 12). What connection exists between the firstborn of ancient Israel, whom God claimed as His own, and the church of the firstborn today? By examining the covenant at Sinai, the role of the firstborn, and the events of Pentecost in Acts 2, we come to understand the extraordinary calling God has given to every member of His church.

We trace through:

- The covenant at Sinai — God calling Israel to be a special treasure, a holy nation, and a kingdom of priests (Exodus 19)
- The job description of a priest — preserving knowledge, teaching God's law, and serving as His messenger (Malachi 2; Proverbs 9)
- Why God claimed the firstborn — redeemed by the blood of the lamb at Passover, and later represented by the Levites (Exodus 13; Numbers 3)
- The awe-inspiring presence of God at Sinai — thunder, lightning, smoke, and fire (Exodus 19–20)
- Pentecost in Acts 2 — the same evidence of God's presence in wind and tongues of fire, with His law now written on human hearts (Acts 2; Jeremiah 31; Ezekiel 36)
- The church as a royal priesthood — chosen, holy, and being prepared for service in the kingdom of God (1 Peter 2)
- The remarkable phrase "church of the firstborn" and what it reveals about our identity and purpose (Hebrews 12)

God's purpose for the church is not only to be an early harvest of salvation, but to be prepared as a royal priesthood to serve under Jesus Christ in His coming kingdom. As you listen, consider what it means that God has called you, set you apart, and registered you among the firstborn.

Presented by William Bradford, May 30, 2026, at United Church of God in Northwest Arkansas.

In this message, we explore the striking parallels between what God did at Mount Sinai and what He accomplished on the day of Pentecost in Acts 2. At Sinai, ...

This message explores descriptions the New Testament writers used to describe the church in the years following th...
05/31/2026

This message explores descriptions the New Testament writers used to describe the church in the years following that first Pentecost. Just as early inventors described the automobile as a "horseless carriage" because they could only understand the new in terms of the familiar, the apostles provided descriptions to capture a spiritual reality that defied simple definition.

Beginning with the curious story of Uriah Smith's 1899 "Horsey Horseless," this message walks through the rich collection of word-pictures Scripture uses to describe the church, and what each one teaches us about our identity and calling.

We examine the church as:

A Body — many very different members, yet one under Christ as the head (1 Corinthians 12; Ephesians 1)
A Building / Temple — built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ as the chief cornerstone (Ephesians 2; 1 Kings 6)
A Family — adopted as sons and heirs, not strangers or foreigners (Ephesians 2; Romans 8)
A Bride — making herself ready for the marriage of the Lamb (Revelation 19)
A Mother — nurturing, loving, and seeing the value in each individual (Galatians 4)
A Flock — known by the voice of the Good Shepherd who leaves the 99 for the one (John 10; Luke 15)
A Garden / Vineyard — branches that bear fruit only when connected to the true vine (John 15)
A City — citizens of a heavenly country, called to live by its culture (Hebrews 11; Philippians 3)
A Priesthood — a royal priesthood called to holiness, able to come boldly before God (1 Peter 2; Hebrews 4)

The church cannot be fully captured in any single image. It is all of these at once. As you listen, consider which metaphor resonates most with where you are in your walk with God, and how it might shape the way you live and treat your brothers and sisters.

Presented by Andrew Lee, May 30, 2026, at United Church of God in Northwest Arkansas.

This message explores descriptions the New Testament writers used to describe the church in the years following that first Pentecost. Just as early inventors...

Conversion is a lifelong process, which takes you from the mortal, sinful being you were, and are, to ultimately b...
05/25/2026

Conversion is a lifelong process, which takes you from the mortal, sinful being you were, and are, to ultimately becoming an immortal spirit being in God’s family. Step by step. This message discusses nine steps in the conversion process. On this Day of Pentecost and beyond, let us all continually go through the process of conversion, until we reach our glorious destiny!

Presented by Jim Moody, May 24, 2026, at United Church of God in Northwest Arkansas, a combined service with Springfield, MO, in Monett, MO.

Conversion is a lifelong process, which takes you from the mortal, sinful being you were, and are, to ultimately becoming an immortal spirit being in God’s f...

In this Pentecost message, we explore how wind has been a powerful symbol of God's presence and action throughou...
05/25/2026

In this Pentecost message, we explore how wind has been a powerful symbol of God's presence and action throughout Scripture — from the drying of the floodwaters in Genesis, to the parting of the Red Sea, to the rushing mighty wind of Acts 2. Through vivid examples spanning the Old and New Testaments, this sermon traces how God has used wind to deliver, provide, judge, and ultimately pour out His Holy Spirit. As we celebrate Pentecost, we're called to stop grasping for what we cannot control and instead embrace the wind of God by walking fully in the Holy Spirit.

Presented by Tim Martens, May 24, 2026, at United Church of God in Northwest Arkansas.

In this Pentecost message, we explore how wind has been a powerful symbol of God's presence and action throughout Scripture — from the drying of the floodwat...

About 2 ½ billion people on the planet claim to be Christians, but their beliefs, doctrines and practices vary w...
05/24/2026

About 2 ½ billion people on the planet claim to be Christians, but their beliefs, doctrines and practices vary widely. What makes you and me different from other people who call themselves Christians? In this message we’ll discuss six characteristics of a true Christian, and we must have ALL six of them.

Presented by Jim Moody, May 23, 2026, at United Church of God in Northwest Arkansas.

About 2 ½ billion people on the planet claim to be Christians, but their beliefs, doctrines and practices vary widely. What makes you and I different from ot...

Does your Bible show two feasts in Leviticus 23 — a "Feast of Firstfruits" and a "Feast of Weeks"? One of th...
05/24/2026

Does your Bible show two feasts in Leviticus 23 — a "Feast of Firstfruits" and a "Feast of Weeks"? One of them isn't there. Here's what the text actually says.

This presentation examines what makes an annual Holy Day a Holy Day by God's own definition, why Passover and the wave sheaf offering don't meet that standard, and why the name "Feast of Firstfruits" belongs to Pentecost — not to the wave sheaf Sunday inside the Days of Unleavened Bread.

Topics covered:

— The three criteria every annual Holy Day carries: rest, holy assembly, and prescribed offering
— The 7+7 structure of Leviticus 23: seven Holy Days within seven broader Festivals and Memorials
— Why Passover is a holy event but not a Holy Day
— What Leviticus 23: 9–14 actually commands
— and what it doesn't
— The 50-day harvest season from the wave sheaf to Pentecost
— Four names in Scripture for one feast: Pentecost, Feast of Weeks, Feast of Harvest, Day of Firstfruits
— Why there is no New Covenant observance commanded for the wave sheaf day
— Christ as the once-for-all fulfillment of the wave sheaf (1 Corinthians 15: 20)

Key scriptures referenced: Leviticus 23: 5–22 · Numbers 28: 26 · Exodus 34: 22 · Exodus 23: 16 · Acts 1: 3 · John 20: 17 · 1 Corinthians 11: 24–25 · 1 Corinthians 15: 20, 23 · Colossians 1: 15, 18 A detailed reference document with full scripture citations, Hebrew terminology, and footnotes is available for personal study. It covers the miqra qodesh criterion, the historical debate over the omer count, and the New Covenant fulfillment of the wave sheaf in depth. This presentation was prepared for a pre-Pentecost assembly.

Presented by Kelly Irvin, May 23, 2026, at United Church of God in Northwest Arkansas.

Does your Bible show two feasts in Leviticus 23 — a "Feast of Firstfruits" and a "Feast of Weeks"? One of them isn't there. Here's what the text actually say...

This is the second part of a message building on the analogy of us being diverse and unique parts of the one body of...
05/17/2026

This is the second part of a message building on the analogy of us being diverse and unique parts of the one body of Christ with the key goal of unity. To have unity with others we have to become unified with God first and yield to his Holy Spirit. God needs all parts of the body to be under the direction of the head and striving to be one-minded by refocusing on our one common purpose. We will ultimately be judged based on how we use our gifts and calling for the benefit and best interest of the whole body.

Presented by Dan Apartian, May 16, 2026, at United Church of God in Northwest Arkansas.

This is the second part of a message building on the analogy of us being diverse and unique parts of the one body of Christ with the key goal of unity. To ha...

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