United Church Podcast

In Acts 15, the early church faces a defining conflict: Is grace enough? The Jerusalem Council protects the purity of the gospel and preserves unity across ethnic lines. In this message: • Why adding to Jesus fractures the church • How leadership protects unity • Why grace must remain central • How clarity fuels multiplication When grace is guarded, mission grows. 👉 Learn more about Groups at Uni...

What happens when faith gets tested? In Acts 14, the early church faces misunderstanding, persecution, and pressure — and instead of collapsing, they are strengthened. This message explores how the gospel matures believers, forms leaders, and builds endurance in community. In this sermon: • Why pressure isn’t failure • How tribulation shapes faith • Why leadership grows in hardship • How the churc...

What is the gospel really — and who is it for? In this message from The Jesus Revolution | United in the Uncut Gospel, Pastor Léonce Crump Jr. explains how the early church moved from the synagogue to the city — and how the gospel creates a multiethnic people united by grace. This sermon explores: • What the gospel actually is • Why it doesn’t belong to one culture • How unity in Christ transcends...

We live in one of the most divided cultural moments in modern history. Politics. Race. Ideology. Social media outrage cycles. But what if the Church was never meant to mirror division — but to model something better? In this message, Pastor Léonce Crump unpacks what Scripture says about Christian unity, why it matters for our witness, and how we live as one body in a fractured world. This is not u...

Immigration is one of the most polarizing conversations of our time. But what if the question isn’t “left or right”… What if the question is “Kingdom”? In this message from the Purple Church series, we examine what Scripture says about: • Welcoming the stranger • National responsibility • Justice and mercy • The tension between compassion and order Jesus doesn’t fit into political categories. And...

In a culture suspicious of power, what does real authority look like? In this message from the Purple Church series, Pastor Léonce Crump Jr. explores how Jesus completely redefined authority — not as control, coercion, or domination, but as sacrifice. From Matthew 20 to the Cross, we discover that in the Kingdom of God: Authority serves. Leadership bleeds. Power kneels. If you’ve been hurt by spir...

We live in a moment where love is celebrated, truth is contested, and identity feels fragile. In this message from our Purple Church series, Pastor Léonce Crump teaches from Matthew 19:4–6 and Romans 5:8, showing how Jesus refuses false choices—and instead forms people who can live anchored, compassionate, and faithful lives. This is not a political sermon. This is not a reactionary sermon. It is...

What does it actually mean to live with a consistent Christian ethic? In this message, we confront one of the most difficult—and necessary—conversations facing the Church today: how faith in Jesus shapes our convictions from the sanctity of life in the womb to the dignity of life at the margins. A consistent Christian ethic refuses easy labels and partisan shortcuts. It is rooted in Scripture, sha...

Many people believe following Jesus means choosing between grace and truth—between compassion and conviction. But Jesus never made that choice. In “Grace AND Truth: Why Jesus Refuses Our False Choices,” Pastor Léonce Crump Jr. explores how grace and truth are not opposites, but inseparable expressions of the character of God. Drawing from John 1:14 and John 8:1–11, this message shows how Jesus hol...

We are living in a moment where everything is asking for our allegiance—our news feeds, our conversations, our fears, and our hopes. In this message, “Beyond the Ballot Box,” Pastor Léonce Crump Jr. explores what Jesus teaches about loyalty, citizenship, and the Kingdom of God. Drawing from Philippians 3:20 and Matthew 22:21, this sermon reframes political anxiety as a discipleship issue and invit...

Are you busy, successful, and exhausted—but still spiritually dry? You’re not alone. In this message, we open Psalm 1 to uncover two radically different paths every person must choose: the fast, noisy, shallow way of the world—or the deep, rooted, unwithering life God promises. This sermon launches our 2026 vision: DEEPER – The Year of Unwithering Life. It’s a call to stop surviving on momentum an...

Merry Christmas Eve! We often focus on the manger, but tonight, we look at the cosmic legal contract that made Christmas possible. In this powerful climax to The Cast of Christmas series, Pastor Léonce unpacks Galatians 4:4-7 and challenges the core spiritual anxiety of our generation: the feeling of being an heir with vast potential, yet paralyzed by anxiety (the 'Trust Fund' paradox). This messa...

Are you constantly worried about your status, title, or platform? Jesus' birth reveals a radical truth: The only people God trusts with the biggest news are the ones the world ignores. In this powerful message from The Cast of Christmas series, Pastor Léonce Crump Jr. unpacks Luke 2:8-20 and challenges the Universal Hierarchy we maintain in Atlanta's professional and social circles. He shows how G...

Are you paralyzed by the data? Joseph, the carpenter, had the perfect, legally righteous plan for his life—until God interrupted him with an illogical dream. In this powerful message from The Cast of Christmas series, Pastor Léonce unpacks Matthew 1:18-25 and challenges the Conflict of Righteousness—the internal panic leaders feel when their perfect strategy contradicts God's messy, miraculous pla...

Are you prioritizing your perfect plan over God's disruptive purpose? Mary, the mother of Jesus, was faced with a catastrophic choice: protect her reputation or accept God's favor (which guaranteed social ruin). In this powerful message from The Cast of Christmas series, Pastor Léonce Crump Jr. unpacks Luke 1:26-38 and challenges the Burden of Respectability that paralyzes successful leaders. He r...

Are you dedicated to your routine but feel spiritually numb? You are Zechariah. In this series-kickoff message from The Cast of Christmas, Pastor Léonce Crump Jr. unpacks Luke 1:5-20 and challenges the Paralysis of the Predictable—the spiritual disease that makes us stop believing God will move. Zechariah, a righteous man, was doing his job when God broke in with a terrifying surprise. This messag...

Are you tired of compromising your faith to keep up with earthly pressures?   In this vital message based on Colossians 3:1-10, Pastor Leonce shows us how to escape the exhausting cycle of compromise by changing our spiritual focus. We often undermine the new life Christ gave us by allowing old habits—like seeking status, explosive anger, or covetousness—to rule our minds. Paul's blueprint for the...

Many Christians believe in Jesus but struggle to live like Him. In this powerful message, Breanna calls the church to pursue true holiness — not perfection, but full surrender. This is not a word of condemnation, but of invitation — an invitation to ascend the hill of the Lord and see God’s glory poured out in our lives, our families, and our city. We live in a culture that says, “Do what feels ri...

Are you worried about the final judgment? Jesus reveals a terrifying truth: the opposite of love is not hate—it's indifference. In this powerful climax to the Overflow series, Pastor Léonce Crump Jr. unpacks Matthew 25:31-46 (The Parable of the Sheep and the Goats). He argues that the final exam of faith isn't what you believed, but what you did because the King intentionally hides His identity in...

Are you running your life on high-functioning anxiety? You believe worry is your safety net—a crucial tool for planning and strategy. But Jesus calls it functional atheism. In this powerful message from the Overflow series, Pastor Léonce Crump Jr. challenges the idea that you can control your future by sacrificing your present peace. Drawing from Matthew 6:25-34 (The Parable of the Birds), he diag...

In this message, Pastor Leonce confronts the lie of enough, the false belief that just a little more money, success, or security will finally satisfy us. Preaching from Luke 12:15–21, the parable of the rich fool, he exposes how the pursuit of “more” often leads to spiritual emptiness instead of peace. This sermon invites believers to rediscover contentment in Christ, embrace generosity, and live...

What does it really mean to live a life of abundance? In this message from our Overflow series, discover how to break free from the exhausting cycle of hustle culture and find genuine overflow through surrender to God. If you’ve ever struggled with anxiety about money, the pressure to achieve, or trusting God with your resources, this message will challenge and inspire you. Watch now to experience...

What if the thing you fear most is actually the key to experiencing God’s power? In this powerful message, Len unpacks the truth of 2 Timothy 1:7 and how God equips us to overcome fear through His supernatural power, grounding love, and a sound mind. She reveals how Satan uses fear to make us forget who we are and how God uses those same moments to show His strength. If you’ve been struggling with...

What does it mean for a church to truly thrive? In this message from Acts 13:1–12, Pastor Leonce unpacks how the early church at Antioch became a launchpad for mission rather than a monument to comfort. A thriving church isn’t defined by size or stability. It’s marked by obedience to the Holy Spirit and a willingness to be sent. Through the story of Barnabas and Saul (Paul), this sermon will chall...

What does it mean to live with an undivided heart in a world full of distractions? In this inspiring sermon, Pastor Matt, Len, and Breanna unpack Psalms 111-112, revealing how God’s faithfulness and covenant promises can anchor our scattered lives. If you're looking to grow spiritually and deepen your faith in God, this sermon will help you discover how to replace worldly wisdom with Godly wisdom,...