Apostolic Purpose

Let’s not give in to passivity, a spirit of complaining, or a spirit of fear. Instead, let’s pray for America and for the rising generation. Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD! Witness these two quotes from Abraham Lincoln: “…it is the duty of nations as well as of men to own [acknowledge] their dependence upon the overruling power of God, to confess their sins and transgressions in humbl...

In this session, we conclude our verse-by-verse study in Luke by exploring Jesus’ crucifixion, burial, Resurrection, and Ascension. The Gospel will go to all the nations – join us! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nickuva.substack.com

In this session, we see Jesus with His disciples at the Last Supper, announcing the New Covenant. We then see the Lord going to the Garden of Gethsemane, then being arrested and tried. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nickuva.substack.com

In this session, we see Jesus facing challenging questions from His opponents, and answering them with wisdom and skill. He also teaches on the coming destruction of Jerusalem as well as the end of the age and His return. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nickuva.substack.com

In this session, we see Jesus as the One who came to seek and save what was lost, and completing His voyage to Jerusalem, where He is acclaimed as king. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nickuva.substack.com

In this session of our study in Luke, Pastor Nick teaches through Luke chapters 16 and 17, covering important lessons from Jesus for His disciples, such as counting the cost, the faithfulness that disciples must walk in, and the impossibility of serving both God and money. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nick...

In this session of our verse-by-verse study in Luke’s Gospel, we work our way through chapters 12–14, and see Jesus continuing to confront religious hypocrisy. The Lord also warns individuals and the nations of the risk of God’s judgment. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nickuva.substack.com

In this special double session of our course, we continue on in Luke 11 and 12, and also analyze in depth Luke chapter 15 – the “Chapter of Lost Things.” We discuss the Parables of the Lost Sheep, the Lost Coin, and the Prodigal son. Join us and explore the heart of God who pursues and welcomes us when we return home to Him! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other su...

In this session of our continuing study in Luke, we work our way through chapters 10 and 11, where Jesus is teaching us how to live as disciples – showing us how His disciples need to live, love, and pray. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nickuva.substack.com

In this session of our verse-by-verse study in Luke, we see Jesus determined to head to Jerusalem, as His disciples see His glory and hear Him teaching about the cost of discipleship. Class are notes available here as a PDF: This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nickuva.substack.com

In this session, we move into Luke 8 and 9 where we see the power of Jesus on display, and the Lord begins to disclose more about Himself to His inner circle of disciples. Just like them, we should be asking, “Who can this be?” A PDF handout is attached and will help you follow along with us. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus...

In this session we move deeper into Luke 7 and 8, and we see Jesus continue to challenge us and challenge our expectations. Have we truly felt the force of Jesus’ words and deeds? A PDF handout is attached and will help you follow along with us. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nickuva.substack.com

In this session in our verse-by-verse study in Luke, we explore Jesus’ “Sermon on the Plain,” with its challenging commands and its call to examine ourselves. Are we judging with righteous judgment? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nickuva.substack.com

Continue with us as we journey through Luke’s Gospel verse by verse. In this session we see Jesus calling Peter, and then defying manmade traditions that keep us from caring for people. Listen with us! Class notes available here: This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nickuva.substack.com

Continue with us in our journey through the Gospel of Luke! In this session we explore the temptation of Jesus by Satan, and witness the beginning of Jesus’ ministry in Galilee. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nickuva.substack.com

Join us for this week’s session of our study in the Gospel of Luke, as we encounter the young Jesus in the Temple, and see the powerful ministry of John the Baptist. Class notes for this session are available here: This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nickuva.substack.com

In this week’s session, we talk about the birth of John the Baptist, and the birth of Jesus. Jesus is announced as Savior, Christ, and Lord. Join us! (NOTE: We apologize that the very beginning of this session was cut off.) Class notes that go with this session are attached here. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, vis...

In this week’s session of our verse-by-verse study in Luke, we explore key events leading up to the birth of Jesus, including the Annunciation to Mary and Mary’s song of praise, the Magnificat. See the class notes in the attached PDF. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nickuva.substack.com

Join us for the next session of our study in the Gospel of Luke. We begin to study the text itself, and encounter Zacharias, who receives an angelic message that he will become the father of the Lord’s forerunner. A PDF of the class notes is available here: This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nickuva.substack.com

Join us as we begin a new series on the Gospel of Luke, studying verse by verse. In this episode, we introduce this, the Third Gospel. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nickuva.substack.com

I hope you will enjoy this sermon from Luke 1 about the story of Zacharias, called "When God Begins To Speak Again." Delivered on December 21, 2025. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nickuva.substack.com

We’re in the midst of a course on Spiritual Warfare, and this particular topic always generates interest. There’s a YouTube playlist where you can watch all sessions . This session was followed by a lengthy Q&A session. We apologize that the audio is a bit low for a few minutes at the start of the recording. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get...

Here’s a sermon I preached on August 31 taken from Psalm 119:9-16: 9 BETH. How shall a young man keep his way pure? By guarding it according to Your Word. 10 I have sought You with my whole heart; O, do not let me wander from Your commandments. 11 Your Word have I hid in my heart, so that I might not sin against You. 12 Blessed are You, O LORD; teach me Your statutes. 13 With my lips I have declar...

Join us for a sermon addressing common questions about fasting, and encouraging people to observe God's "chosen fast." This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nickuva.substack.com

This was my Pentecost Sunday sermon. Some will be interested in the subject (the Baptism in the Spirit and speaking in tongues), while some will not. I hope it encourages, or at least sparks fruitful discussion. A PDF handout is available here . Thanks for listening and/or reading. Text: Acts 1:4-8; 2:1-18, 37-39 As we begin Acts chapter 1, Jesus is with His disciples after rising from the dead, a...