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Built for Generosity | Acts 4:32–5:11 Money has a way of revealing what has our heart. In this message from Acts 4:32–5:11 , we continue our Built Different series by looking at one of the most uncomfortable—and most revealing—marks of a follower of Jesus: generosity . The early church understood that everything they had ultimately belonged to God. Their generosity met real needs, advanced the Gos...

Built for Community | Acts 4:23–32 You were never meant to do life alone. In Acts 4:23–32, we see what makes the early church Built Different . When Peter and John faced opposition, they didn’t isolate themselves—they went back to their church family. And when they gathered, they prayed together, stood firmly on God’s Word, and lived with a deep sense of unity. The same is true for us today. We ar...

Built for Boldness | Acts 4:1–21 What does biblical boldness actually look like? In Acts 4, Peter and John find themselves standing before the same authorities who had Jesus crucified. They could have backed down, stayed quiet, or played it safe—but instead, filled with the Holy Spirit, they boldly proclaimed the name of Jesus. Biblical boldness isn’t being loud, argumentative, or fearless. It’s b...

What makes the church different from anything else in the world? In Acts 6, the early church was experiencing incredible growth—but with growth came challenges, needs, and opportunities to serve. Rather than allowing those challenges to divide the church, God used them to raise up faithful servants who would help carry the mission forward. As we begin our new series, Built Different , Pastor Chase...

Pentecost wasn't ultimately about speaking in tongues. It was about God empowering His people to carry the Gospel to the world. The Holy Spirit came, the Gospel was proclaimed, and people were confronted with the truth about Jesus. And when Peter finished preaching, the people didn't ask, “How can I become a better person?” They asked the most important question they could ask: “What shall...

What does it actually mean to have the Holy Spirit? And what difference should the Spirit of God make in the way we live? In Acts 1:1–8, Jesus makes it clear that following Him is about more than simply being saved and waiting for heaven. We’ve been given a mission—but we’ve also been given the power to accomplish it. The Holy Spirit is not an accessory to the Christian life. He is God within us,...

We all carry scars. Some are physical, some are emotional, and some come from the failures we wish we could forget. But what happens when we allow those scars to become our identity? In John 21:1–19, we meet Simon Peter after his greatest failure. He had denied Jesus three times, and now he finds himself back where it all started—fishing on the Sea of Galilee. But Jesus doesn’t leave Peter defined...

In this week's sermon, Kade Caudell joins us to preach from 1 John 5 on the assurance of salvation.

What do you do when what you believe about God collides with what you’re experiencing in life? In this message from John 20:24–29, we look at Thomas—the disciple we often remember as “Doubting Thomas”—and discover that doubt doesn’t have to be the destination of our faith. Doubt often grows through unmet expectations, isolation, and ignoring the evidence of what God has already done . But Jesus do...

Can you really trust the Bible? In this message from Luke 22:7–22 , we journey into the upper room to discover that the Last Supper wasn't just another meal—it was the fulfillment of a story God had been telling for over 1,500 years. Every Passover lamb, every sacrifice, every prophecy, and every page of Scripture pointed to one moment: Jesus Christ, the Lamb of God. Discover how the Passover...

Summer bonus episodes conclude with one of the most powerful stories we've shared yet. Hope Goldsmith joins us to tell how God completely transformed her life—from agnosticism and the heartbreak of abortion to finding forgiveness, healing, and new life in Jesus Christ. Her testimony is an honest reminder that no one is beyond the reach of God's grace. If you've ever wondered whether yo...

What are you doing with what God has entrusted to you? In this message from Matthew 25:14–30 , we continue our Kingdom Come series by exploring Jesus' Parable of the Talents. While we wait for Christ's return, we're not called to sit on the sidelines—we're called to live faithfully. Whether God has entrusted you with resources, abilities, opportunities, influence, or relationships,...

Money is one of the most talked about—and misunderstood—topics in the Christian life. Is tithing just an Old Testament command? Why does God care so much about how we handle our finances? And what does generosity reveal about our hearts? In this episode, Pastor Chase sits down with Zack Fink for an honest conversation about God's design for money, stewardship, and worship. Zack shares parts of...

What if the heart of God isn't to wait for lost people to find Him—but to pursue them? In Luke 15:1-7, Jesus responds to the criticism of the religious leaders with one of His most beloved parables: the story of the lost sheep. While the Pharisees grumbled that Jesus welcomed sinners, Jesus revealed the true heart of the Father—a Shepherd who relentlessly pursues the one who has wandered away....

Pastor Taylor continue our "Kingdom Come" series as we look at the power of God's grace.

What is keeping you from saying "yes" to Jesus? In Luke 14:15-24, Jesus tells the Parable of the Great Banquet—a story that exposes one of the greatest spiritual dangers we face. The people invited to the feast weren't hostile toward the host. They were simply too distracted by good things to pursue the greatest thing. Work. Family. Money. Possessions. Comfort. None of these are evil...

On this episode of the Union Baptist Podcast, Pastor Chase sits down with Brent Madden to hear his powerful story of redemption and God's transforming grace. Brent shares how alcohol and sin took him further than he ever intended to go, costing him more than he ever imagined. Through honest conversation, he explains the freedom that comes through forgiveness, the challenges of leaving the bott...

Everyone is searching for something. Some chase success. Others pursue relationships, money, comfort, or achievement—believing that if they can just reach the next milestone, they'll finally find fulfillment. Yet many discover they've spent their lives climbing a ladder that was leaning against the wrong wall. In this message from Matthew 13:44–50, Pastor Chase continues the Kingdom Come s...

In this episode, Pastor Chase sits down with BHP Varsity Basketball Coach Russ Tysl to talk all things sports, parenting, coaching, and faith. Whether you're a coach, parent, student-athlete, or sports fan, this conversation offers practical wisdom and biblical perspective on some of the biggest challenges facing athletes and families today. Topics include: Is travel ball helping or hurting yo...

Have you ever struggled with forgiveness? Pastor Chase is joined by Dreama Sudduth and Dr. Sharpe's better half (Mrs. Sharpe) on all things forgiveness.

In this message from Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43, Pastor Chase unpacks Jesus' Parable of the Wheat and the Weeds and reveals a powerful truth about the world we live in: two kingdoms are at work around us every day—the Kingdom of God and the kingdom of darkness. Why does evil seem to prosper? Why does God allow both believers and unbelievers to exist side by side? How can we tell the difference be...

Chase sits down with our very own Jessica Eaton, the worship leader at Union. In this special episode we will talk through what worship really is and what it should really look like.

In this message, Pastor Chase tackles one of the most discussed and controversial topics in today's culture: Pride Month and the Christian response to it. What does the Bible say about sin, identity, truth, and grace? How can followers of Jesus stand firmly on God's Word while still loving people the way Christ loved them? And what does it mean to speak truth without becoming harsh or hate...

Chase is joined with Scuba (Stephen Brock) as he shares his story of how God has radically transformed his life as a man, husband, and a father.

What does it mean when Jesus says, “The Kingdom of Heaven is at hand”? In this message from Matthew 13:1–8, 18–23, we explore Jesus’ Parable of the Sower and the four different heart responses to the Gospel. From hardened hearts and shallow faith to divided loyalties and fruitful discipleship, Jesus reveals why people respond differently to His invitation into the Kingdom of God. As we trace the s...