Eat This Scroll

What in the world is liturgy? If you've ever heard this dusty old word you might get visions of old cathedrals, candles, and chanting. However, Lew explains what a liturgy is and why having a well-developed one is a blessing to the church. 

Ever wonder what Peter wrote about? Jerell gives us an introduction to the first Epistle (or letter) from the Apostle Peter. Come alone as we start a walkthrough of this book of the Bible. 

How are we pure in heart? Sean opens up the Sermon on the Mount again to explore more of Jesus' Beatitudes. In examining the text we talk about the heart and what it means to be pure. If we want to see God, we should figure out what Jesus' words here mean. 

It's just music, right? Worship on a popular level has been formed into something that doesn't quite reflect how Scripture talks about it. Lew breaks down what worship is inside and outside the church. 

What is the meaning and purpose of the church? Is church something you do on Sundays? Whether you've grown up in a Christian home or you're brand new to the Faith, there's probably some confusion about what the church is. Take a listen to get a better handle on what the church is and what it means for you. 

Are you hungry? Hunger and thirst are as familiar to most of us as anything. It can be a visceral response in our bodies. We get "hangry". We are moved to compassion for those who experience extreme hunger because of lack. Sean works through what Jesus means when He proclaims a blessing on those who are hungry and thirsty. 

Take the Gospel to the ends of the earth! How does UFC fulfill the Great Commission with local and global missions in mind? Brett gives us a peak behind the curtain of how UFC handles missions efforts and the support of those in the field. 

Merciful in a merciless world.  The world we live in views mercy for the weak, that is unless it's mercy for your own interest. Vengeance and judgement are often constant companions when we interact with those around us, be it coworkers or family members. Even a child understands vengeance. Sean unpacks why Jesus blesses those who are merciful and what that means for us. 

In a world of self-care and treating yourself, what's a Christian to do? Jamie shares the value in living a life of sacrifice and generosity towards others. Through hospitality and intentionality in community, the body of Christ operates for God's glory and each other's good. 

How do you learn? Or, maybe more importantly, why do you learn? Lew shares about his experience in being a learner and why that matters for his Christian life. Sharing growth in his own life as well as practical tools for you to take home. 

What is Advent anyways? Today Jamie discusses the purpose of this historic season and how we can benefit from it today. In a world that rushes from one thing to another, seeking what we can get and then moving on, let's slow down in preparation for celebrating our Savior's birth. 

How do we Christmas? It's no mystery that Christmas means one thing to the culture we live in and a wholly different thing to God in His Word. So, what do we need to do to prepare ourselves for a biblical Christmas? Jerell introduces Advent, a historical Christian observance, as a means of intentionally being formed by the Christmas story. 

How do you even start a church? Brett takes a dive into the history of UFC and how it all started. If you've ever wondered what it takes and how God has blessed this gathering, we've got the answers here. 

"Follow me as I follow Christ" - 1 Cor. 11:1 As a Christian we have the great privilege of not doing this life alone. Where most, young people especially, people need someone to lead them and show them how to do life the world only has a few options. The Body of Christ, however, has the perfect solution. Listen in as Jamie shares the value in imitating and having people ahead of you on t...

Let's make disciples! In conclusion of our Practices of Discipleship series Jerell unpacks some of the ideas from the sermon on Sunday. What does it look like to make disciples? Are we all supposed to do this? Find out what this sometimes ambiguous idea looks like practically. 

What does it mean to be meek? If you've ever wondered what it means to be meek, or you've just assumed it's synonymous with weak, come along with us. Sean breaks down the next "Beattitude" found in Jesus' Sermon on the Mount. 

Are you a man? Today we tackle the topic of Men's Ministry. Jerell cracks open the often overlooked topic of the church and we ask some tough questions. 

Share the Gospel.  Seems simple enough, but there can be a lot that goes into it. Jerell recaps Sunday's sermon on the greatest gift mankind has received, and the greatest challenge that faces us. 

Have you considered the Jewishness of Jesus? It can be common for someone to say, "Jesus wasn't a __________". While this is usually intended as a dig at the recipient, we understand that Jesus was born and lived 2,000 years ago halfway across the world.  Lew dives into the culture and times around Jesus and how we should work to not make Jesus into our own likeness. 

Is the person who mourns really blessed? Often Jesus' teachings pointed to some distinction between our world and the Kingdom of God, the reality we live in and the reality of the now-but-not-yet. This episode Sean continues his ongoing series through the Sermon on the Mount. We take a look at what it means to be blessed and to mourn. 

Who are you, and how do you change that? Jerell dives back into this week's sermon on the practice of formation.  So much of who we are comes down to identity and purpose, which is formed by what we repeatedly do. Take a listen as we unpack some of this week's sermon. 

Where did UFC start? Well, to answer that question we have to go back to the beginning. Not the beginning of time, rather what laid the groundwork that ultimately led to the church plant that is UFC. Stick around and get to know Brett's history. 

What's the difference between the children's version of Jonah and the standard biblical account? Jerell shares his reflections on the story of Jonah. We explore the characters, attitudes, and motifs of this often overlooked biblical account. Finally, we conclude with identifying how Jonah's story can be seen reflected in our own lives. 

How do Christians help? Should Christians help? Jerell unpacks this week's sermon from our Practices of Discipleship series. Compassion is a, somewhat, polarizing topic amidst the Christian community. Yet, we see a clear call for Christians to be compassionate, and we see Jesus having compassion. So what do we do with it? Listen in as we discuss. 

"Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven." So what is being blessed? How about poor in spirit? And what is this is kingdom of heaven stuff? Jesus' sermon on the mount often has people confused or it's quoted without much thought given to it's meaning. Sean begins this, one verse at a time, explaining the "Blessed" statements.