Teachings from Unionville Alliance

The Bible is critical to followers of Jesus, but how did you get that book in your hands? We will examine the journey of the making of this supernatural book God wrote.

We can only know about God what he is willing to share. In this message we will examine the various means God uses to reveal himself to us and how we can respond.

Throughout the story of Joseph we see him embracing the change that the Lord allows in his life. His father Jacob does the same as he travels to Egypt to see his son. Both Jacob and Joseph are visionaries who prophecy about their future and teach us to live by faith through hope. Ultimately, we learn the story of redemption which is told numerous times throughout the Scriptures that God protects,...

Joseph is now reigning over Egypt and the famine is in full force. His brothers come to buy food from Joseph not knowing that their brother is the governor. Joseph puts his brothers through a series of tests to see if their attitude has changed and they are given a chance to repent. Forgiveness is difficult, but with God’s help, Joseph unbelievably offers complete and total forgiveness to his brot...

Joseph is now toiling in obscurity as he abides his time in prison. Yet the Lord is proving him and shaping his character for something greater. Nevertheless, Joseph continues to use his gifts and talents to serve others. He is fruitful in the land of grief and pain! Finally, the Lord’s time for Joseph’s promotion arrives and he moves from the prison to the palace in order to save many lives.

We all go through some form of rejection in our lives. It could be from family members, friends or at our work place. However, most have not endured what Joseph went through by being sold into slavery. Yet the Lord’s presence was always with Joseph working for Joseph’s good. In a similar way, the Lord is always with us, working all things together for good in the hardest and most painful situation...

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As we reflect back on 2018, we may discover many unfulfilled dreams, unmet expectations, incomplete ambitions, and unsatisfied promises. We may wonder, when Lord, why Lord, what happened Lord, how come Lord, where are you Lord? It may seem that he is late but he is actually working behind the scenes and he is right on time so we should seize the wait! In the process we will realize that our faith...

Joy is a theme that runs through the Christmas story. But what is joy? And how do we capture it for more than a couple of weeks in a year? The Christ child can make joy a reality even in difficult circumstances. Join us to discover how.

Jesus came into this world to bring us hope! We can see this hope displayed in the life of Simeon who met Jesus when Joseph & Mary brought Jesus to be dedicated. From Simeon’s experience with hope, we can discover that hope takes time, hope takes commitment, hope takes action, and hope takes faith.

Advent means “coming” and this is personified in the incarnation of love in the person of Jesus Christ. In John 1:14, we can see the five love languages demonstrated in Christ: the Word (words of affirmation) became flesh (physical touch) and made his dwelling among us (quality time). We have seen his glory (acts of service), the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father (gift giving...

We have been examining the reality of the opposition that we have to living the Christian life faithfully. We discovered that we are assaulted by Satan and demons, there is the whole societal environment that is rigged against us, and of course the sinful nature in us. The apostle Paul wants us to know that we can be victorious over these enemies but we have to be dressed for success.

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We have been examining the reasons that we might struggle to live the kind of life that God would have us to live. While we discovered that Satan and his demons war against our faith, we need to understand that they shape a Godless environment that continually works to influence us against God. Don’t despair, God has provided what we need to be victorious.

Have you ever wondered why living the Christian life can be difficult? Why is doing right harder than doing wrong at times? Following Christ does not go uncontested. We are in a battle and we face three formidable enemies all intent on our spiritual defeat. But, good news! God has provided everything we need to be victorious. In the next two messages we will unmask the cover the first of our enemi...

Jesus left this earth with a mission for his church to get the news out about his love for people who are separated from God and in need of his salvation. Over the years that has looked different. This message traces the changing face of the church's mission over the centuries of history. While some things have changed, the life-giving message stays the same.

We have been unpacking what it can mean to touch our world through Jesus. We conclude this series of talks with the most profound impact one might have—introducing someone into a life changing relationship with Jesus.

The spirit of generosity is beautifully portrayed in the redemptive act of Christ laying down his life for us. As we experience his generosity in our lives, we are privileged to express that same redemptive generosity to others. It is the expression of our overflowing joy in Christ. Let our generosity be grace-filled, restorative, and abundant through Christ.

We have been talking about the things that we can do to touch our world through Jesus. Many of us want to do something. However, there’s a way we can do something that seems rather passive or inactive—it’s prayer. We want to explore how prayer can make a difference in our world.

The world is filled with injustice. It is a global problem. The God who created us abhors injustice and is filled with indignation against abusers. As the church we are called to represent the heart of God for those who are oppressed, exploited, discriminated against and violated. We are called to touch our world through Jesus.

No one has impacted our world like Jesus, yet he didn’t wield power or political influence. You can touch your world the same way Jesus did.

All of us who have started something with enthusiasm recognize that beginning is easier than finishing. This applies to our spiritual life also. Some believers start with a bang but don’t finish well. There is a surprised case study in the Bible that underscores the danger of finishing poorly. There is a secret to sustaining wise living and finishing well.

A huge factor in the success of your life is wrapped up in the people with whom you surround yourself. So how do you pick the right friends?

We all want God's blessing, but God's blessing is contingent upon living according to the truth and the wisdom he shares with us. Let's discover the missing piece of appropriating God's blessing. Our guest speaker is Dr. Stan Fowler.

Woman Wisdom, whose worth is far more than rubies, teaches all of us that hard work, virtues of integrity and truth, and care for the poor, our families, and others in general, is how to live wisely and to know good. The person that embodies all of this is the One known as the "Wisdom of God", Jesus Christ himself. On the other hand, people like Ben Johnson and Lance Armstrong followed the way of...