Teachings from Unionville Alliance

All of us can probably think of people who we see as long shots for coming to faith in Jesus. As bad as those odds are they are not as bad as Saul of Tarsus. God did something that should encourage us with our impossible people.

The church started with spectacular success, but that exuberance was short lived as the church was subject to much opposition. However, God is not thwarted by those attacks and we don’t have to be either.

As we continue on our studies into the book of Acts, we learn the music and lyrics of the gospel.

The church can be a powerful force for good in the world, but not all churches are accomplishing that. Luke shows us a picture of a church that was turning its world upside down in Acts.

Jesus’ ministry was able to touch only so many lives personally. His exodus from this earth would not be the end of his influence. Rather, Jesus’ ministry was multiplied thousands and millions of times.

While Jesus conquered death the disciples wondered where things would go from there. They had hoped that Jesus would establish a physical kingdom. Instead he gave them a mission and left them. This would be a crucial step in fulfilling the mission.

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Palm Sunday was the ushering in of a new King. The Jews wanted a King who would reign over Israel and bring them back to their glory days, but Jesus said that his Kingdom was not of this world. This new King was unlike any King the world had ever seen. And he calls us to be part of that new kingdom!

Does my life of faith on earth make any difference after I die?

What is heaven like? You might be surprised by what the Scriptures say. Some consider it to be boring and uninviting. In fact, most of us have some unbiblical notions about heaven. Track with us as we allow God to inform us of a glorious future.

Hell is a terrifying thought for those who have comprehended its awfulness. Some people find hell to be too terrible and have made it into something much more domesticated and palatable. In this message, we want to understand from Scripture what hell is really like.

How does a person qualify to go to heaven when they die? That question elicits a number of answers. If there is any question we need to have the right answer to, it is this one. We want to examine the Scripture in probing this important issue.

Death comes to all of us, but what lies behind that shadowy curtain. In our message we probe what God reveals what happens after we take our last breath.

As we begin our new series on heaven and hell we want to understand who has the authority to judge and what justice looks like. Join us as we discover the breadth of the of the judgments of the Lord.

Who is the historical Jesus? Did he claim to be God? Did he rise again from the dead? These are important questions as we evaluate Jesus and his teachings. The resurrection is the cornerstone of the Christian faith and without it everything crumbles. If Jesus really rose again from the dead then what he taught should radically challenge and change our lives!

The claim that Jesus is the only way to God is exclusive and offensive in our modern culture. Yet it is logically consistent and powerful in highlighting the claims of Christ. Christianity is not the only exclusive religion, but it does provide a grace-filled and humble way of dealing with exclusivity.

Christian ethics regarding sex is often regarded as restrictive and a reason to reject the Christian faith based on modern culture. However, God is actually pro-sex and wants us to enjoy this blessing to the fullest. In fact, if we understand the role of sex holistically, it should draw us closer to God instead of away from him.

The question of evil and suffering is often used to disprove the existence of a good God, but in fact it points us towards a good and loving Creator. Moreover, it helps us to comprehend the sacrifice and suffering of Jesus. In fact, the Christian worldview is the only one that provides meaning in the midst of deep pain.

Proving scientifically that God exists is an impossibility. But if we rationally look at the scientific evidence, there is more proof that God exists instead of that he doesn't exist. It takes faith to believe in God, but the evidence that surrounds us can point us in the right direction.

New Year is a good time for an evaluative survey of where we have been and where we want to go. Jesus wants to be a participant in our endeavor. In fact he wants us to put an emphasis on what will stand the test of time and eternity. As we approach this New Year let’s shape the course of our life.

Love is the epitome of what Christmas is about. In this last of Advent themes we will discover what impact God’s love can have on us and on the world. This is truly the spirit of Christmas.

Joy is more than a feeling, but the fruit of our relationship with Christ. It is not dependent on our situation or circumstances, but on what Christ has done for us. During his first Advent, Jesus brought joy to so many people around him. As we reflect back on that first Christmas, we are reminded about the joy that Jesus still brings.

Peace. We all want peace. Especially in a time of upheaval, fear and change. But peace is more than an absence of fear, peace starts with God, then infects the rest of our lives.

Without hope, life can be intolerable. The COVID-19 pandemic has infected many people with a sense of hopelessness. Discover how God can bring hope to the hopeless.