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A New Song in My Mouth

ucgraleigh@gmail.com (Craig Scott) — Tue, 27 Jan 2026 10:18:00 -0500

Psalm 40:1-3 “New song” is a phrase elsewhere used in connection with deliverance and a new beginning. Get a FREE copy of our eBook "What Really Happens After Death?" Full details are at this link: http://eepurl.com/ddB0yb Photos by Unknown author is licensed under CC BY-NC. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/

Biblical Response to Sin - Removal of That Which Leads to Sin

ucgraleigh@gmail.com (Craig Scott) — Mon, 29 Dec 2025 09:14:00 -0500

A full biblical response to sin involves repentance, forgiveness for sins committed but also a forward looking step which is removal of that which causes or leads to sin. Get a FREE copy of our eBook "What Really Happens After Death?" Full details are at this link: http://eepurl.com/ddB0yb Photos by Unknown author is licensed under CC BY-NC. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/

Signs of Faith

ucgraleigh@gmail.com (Craig Scott) — Tue, 16 Dec 2025 16:24:00 -0500

Is faith a state of mind? Something that takes place only in your thoughts... If I have faith does God do anything... does He ever reach out to me with a sign? Some way to let me know its all real and that He is indeed working with me? Get a FREE copy of our eBook "What Really Happens After Death?" Full details are at this link: http://eepurl.com/ddB0yb Photos by Unknown author is licensed under CC BY-NC. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/

The Real Problem With Government

ucgraleigh@gmail.com (Craig Scott) — Tue, 2 Dec 2025 20:39:00 -0500

Our problems are not necessarily due to structural or systemic flaws. Clearly, some ways of organizing our selves are better than others... but real trouble comes from people within the system. Get a FREE copy of our eBook "What Really Happens After Death?" Full details are at this link: http://eepurl.com/ddB0yb Photos by Unknown author is licensed under CC BY-NC. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/

Godly Governance - Is it a Spiritual Concern?

ucgraleigh@gmail.com (Craig Scott) — Mon, 24 Nov 2025 13:12:00 -0500

The gospel of the coming kingdom of God is a message of how governance on earth (and presumably all creation) will be set right… “When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice.”

Flesh and Blood Cannot Enter Into the Kingdom of God

ucgraleigh@gmail.com (Craig Scott) — Fri, 7 Nov 2025 14:21:00 -0500

John 3:1-2 Nicodemus “you are a great teacher sent from God”

Verses 3-8 Jesus reply seems enigmatic… why wasn’t He more straightforward?

Why not something like:

“Nicodemus… actually I am God. Technically the Father and I together are God, we are one, we are a family. You are correct in that I was sent here, you see the Father sent me. You haven’t met the Father yet… I’m here to reveal Him to you, to show you what He’s like and what He’s all about. As I mentioned before… the Father and I are one. So, if you’ve seen me you’ve seen the Father and I’m only going to say what He would have me say, so if you hear my words you’ve heard the Father’s words.”

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Worthy is the Lamb - Revelation 4 & 5

ucgraleigh@gmail.com (Craig Scott) — Sun, 28 Sep 2025 15:26:00 -0400

The worthiness of Jesus Christ is the solution He provides for sin... which is more than better laws more better enforced. It is a matter of heart. To be part of the solution you must have this change of heart.

Seek God While He May Be Found

ucgraleigh@gmail.com (Craig Scott) — Sun, 10 Aug 2025 13:17:00 -0400

Psalm 32... this is a song about the relief and joy a person feels flowing through them when they face up to their sins, confess them to YHWH, and are forgiven. Because of the benefits of these positive thoughts and emotions... the song implies "why wait"... yet it also says "don't delay".

God Will Fight At Your Side

ucgraleigh@gmail.com (Craig Scott) — Sun, 27 Jul 2025 23:10:00 -0400

Why does God communicate to us so often in terms of battle, warfare, weapons, and fighting? From the literal warfare of entering into the promised land... to waging spiritual warfare with faith as a shield, truth is a sword, salvation a helmet. Get a FREE copy of our eBook "What Really Happens After Death?" Full details are at this link: http://eepurl.com/ddB0yb Photos by Unknown author is licensed under CC BY-NC. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/

Eternal Pleasures at God's Right Hand

ucgraleigh@gmail.com (Craig Scott) — Mon, 21 Jul 2025 11:30:00 -0400

What do you, or I, know about eternal pleasures that await us on the other side of resurrection? What can we know? Is there any way to actively, and realistically, contemplate, think about, meditate on, and look forward to eternity? Get a FREE copy of our eBook "What Really Happens After Death?" Full details are at this link: http://eepurl.com/ddB0yb Photos by Unknown author is licensed under CC BY-NC. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/

The Dwelling Place of God

ucgraleigh@gmail.com (Craig Scott) — Thu, 17 Jul 2025 13:12:00 -0400

The bible presents the living God as present everywhere... the true God knows all, sees all, judges all. But when actually interacting with human beings God declares His presence differently... To Israel He said, "I am with you (not with them), I am here (not there)". Get a FREE copy of our eBook "What Really Happens After Death?" Full details are at this link: http://eepurl.com/ddB0yb Photos by Unknown author is licensed under CC BY-NC. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/

The Pillar and Ground of Truth

ucgraleigh@gmail.com (Craig Scott) — Wed, 4 Jun 2025 14:43:00 -0400

Having once tasted the light of truth… many people go flying off into the wild blue yonder. What are they looking for? … Newer truths… fresh enlightenments… more fun and and adventure…. not satisfied with the simple truths taught by the Church of God. Get a FREE copy of our eBook "What Really Happens After Death?" Full details are at this link: http://eepurl.com/ddB0yb Photos by Unknown author is licensed under CC BY-NC. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/

How Might We Dishonor God?

ucgraleigh@gmail.com (Craig Scott) — Tue, 27 May 2025 08:33:00 -0400

Carefulness in how we worship God is not more important than sin and salvation... neither is it less important. God wants both. Get a FREE copy of our eBook "What Really Happens After Death?" Full details are at this link: http://eepurl.com/ddB0yb Photos by Unknown author is licensed under CC BY-NC. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/

Baptism: The Circumcision of Christ

ucgraleigh@gmail.com (Craig Scott) — Wed, 21 May 2025 17:53:00 -0400

Full participation in the new covenant is for baptized members only. It is a reminder of what Christ has done for you through His sacrifice…. and its also a reminder that you belong. And for those not yet baptized Passover continues to stand as a call to action… a call to enter into a relationship of belonging with the Father and the Son.

Repurposing Depression for Spiritual Growth

ucgraleigh@gmail.com (Craig Scott) — Wed, 14 May 2025 17:52:00 -0400

This message will address how we can repurpose depression, sorrow, and emotional pain through the discerning power of the holy spirit... and use it as a means to grow in spirit. Depression is a fact of life, plenty of people go through it, God made it, so it must serve a purpose. Let's talk about that! Get a FREE copy of our eBook "What Really Happens After Death?" Full details are at this link: http://eepurl.com/ddB0yb

Freedom and Slavery in the Bible

ucgraleigh@gmail.com (Craig Scott) — Wed, 23 Apr 2025 16:33:00 -0400

Christ has set you free… not free from all present or future service. He has freed you so you might choose who and what you will serve, and how. Get a FREE copy of our eBook "What Really Happens After Death?" Full details are at this link: http://eepurl.com/ddB0yb Photos by Unknown author is licensed under CC BY-NC. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/

How Have You Loved Us?

ucgraleigh@gmail.com (Craig Scott) — Sun, 6 Apr 2025 15:51:00 -0400

Correction and/or consequences of sin can leave you resentful, bitter, doubtful of His love. Remembering God has chosen you for a greater purpose gives such suffering meaning and purpose. This Passover season let’s remember that choosing by God… a choosing for a purpose far greater than just our own personal salvation. Get a FREE copy of our eBook "What Really Happens After Death?" Full details are at this link: http://eepurl.com/ddB0yb Photos by Unknown author is licensed under CC BY-NC. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/

The Trial of Jesus - Condemned for Telling the Truth

ucgraleigh@gmail.com (Craig Scott) — Sun, 30 Mar 2025 13:26:00 -0400

Jesus’ judges didn’t want to consider the truth. They knew He had performed miracles, they knew He had raised Lazarus (in fact that was event that made them decide He must die), they knew large group of armed men had fallen to the ground at the power of His voice when He was arrested, they knew He had compassionately reattached Malchus’s ear, they knew they could find no credible witness against Him of any sin. But they wanted Him gone and out of their lives… and they rejected truth. Get a FREE copy of our eBook "What Really Happens After Death?" Full details are at this link: http://eepurl.com/ddB0yb Photos by Unknown author is licensed under CC BY-NC. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/

Raising Godly Offspring

ucgraleigh@gmail.com (Craig Scott) — Fri, 28 Mar 2025 13:31:00 -0400

Raising a child before God your Father is among your greatest responsibilities in this life. It has the potential for great rewards… some of those rewards are for them… and some of those rewards are for you. Get a FREE copy of our eBook "What Really Happens After Death?" Full details are at this link: http://eepurl.com/ddB0yb Photos by Unknown author is licensed under CC BY-NC. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/

The Spiritual Roots of Depression

ucgraleigh@gmail.com (Craig Scott) — Mon, 10 Mar 2025 10:28:00 -0400

The bible does have a lot to say about the causes of what we call depression... and offers answers radically different from the medical/pharmaceutical... answers which are highly effective if understood and applied. Get a FREE copy of our eBook "What Really Happens After Death?" Full details are at this link: http://eepurl.com/ddB0yb Photos by Unknown author is licensed under CC BY-NC. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/

Is the Kingdom of God Happening Now?

ucgraleigh@gmail.com (Craig Scott) — Fri, 21 Feb 2025 00:01:00 -0500

If the preaching of the gospel of the kingdom of God is a signature characteristic of the Church of God... which we can use to help identify God's Church in a confusing sea of possibilities... we need to have a good biblical definition of this "kingdom of God". So, let’s get started! Get a FREE copy of our eBook "What Really Happens After Death?" Full details are at this link: http://eepurl.com/ddB0yb Photos by Unknown author is licensed under CC BY-NC. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/

What God Has Cleansed

ucgraleigh@gmail.com (Craig Scott) — Sat, 15 Feb 2025 13:58:00 -0500

Many people think of the concept of clean versus unclean as a relic of the old covenant which is no longer relevant. But, considering some things to be clean and some unclean... some things common and some things holy is very much a part of new covenant teaching and understanding. Today we are going to look into the new covenant perspective on clean versus unclean using the vision Peter experienced in Joppa as our starting point. Get a FREE copy of our eBook "What Does the Bible Teach About Clean and Unclean Meats?" Full details are at this link: https://www.ucg.org/learn/bible-study-aids/what-does-bible-teach-about-clean-and-unclean-meats Photos by Unknown author is licensed under CC BY-NC. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/

New Covenant Tithing

ucgraleigh@gmail.com (Craig Scott) — Wed, 12 Feb 2025 13:57:00 -0500

Some say we can ignore any OT commandments, rules, or requirements previously issued by YHWH unless they are reiterated in the new testament. We (UCG) do not agree with, or use, this formula. But, since it is so popular we are willing to address certain points of God's instruction for living using these humanly devised standards.

Today, let’s discuss the case for tithing in the new covenant. Get a FREE copy of our eBook "What Really Happens After Death?" Full details are at this link: http://eepurl.com/ddB0yb Photos by Unknown author is licensed under CC BY-NC. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/

The Gospel of the Kingdom - A Sign of God's Church

ucgraleigh@gmail.com (Craig Scott) — Thu, 2 Jan 2025 19:41:00 -0500

Among the multiple defining characteristics of the Church of God is the ongoing work of the Church in preaching the “gospel of the Kingdom of God”. It’s a phrase that means many things to many people. So, we are going to look into what preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God means. Because if we accept that it can mean many things to many people then it doesn’t belong in our list of identifying features of the Church of God. Get a FREE copy of our eBook "What Really Happens After Death?" Full details are at this link: http://eepurl.com/ddB0yb Photos by Unknown author is licensed under CC BY-NC. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/

How To Recognize the Church of God

ucgraleigh@gmail.com (Craig Scott) — Mon, 16 Dec 2024 18:27:00 -0500

Today, many churches professing Christianity are out there... yet teaching all kinds of different doctrines. If truth matters then they can't all be right. How can a person recognize God's Church in such a sea of confusion? Today, we will look at the essential characteristics of God’s Church? What does it teach? What does it do? Get a FREE copy of our eBook "What Really Happens After Death?" Full details are at this link: http://eepurl.com/ddB0yb Photos by Unknown author is licensed under CC BY-NC. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/