UBC Podcast

Knowing about Jesus and truly surrendering your life to Him are two very different things. In Mark 10, the rich young ruler reminds us that believing the right things, knowing Scripture, and doing good deeds cannot save us—we must be willing to let go of whatever stands between us and Jesus and wholeheartedly follow Him.

Every human life is precious because every person is created in the image of God. In Psalm 139, we're reminded of the sanctity of human life and challenged to stand firmly on God's Word, defend the vulnerable, support mothers and families with compassion, and share the forgiveness, healing, and hope found in Jesus Christ.

When it comes to salvation, almost isn't enough. In Acts 26, Paul's encounter with King Agrippa reminds us that hearing the Gospel isn't the same as surrendering to Jesus. We're challenged to respond to His invitation, experience His transforming grace, and boldly share the hope of salvation with others.

Our ultimate allegiance isn’t to a political party or candidate—it’s to King Jesus. In Jeremiah 29, we’re challenged to let God’s Word shape our convictions, faithfully engage the world around us, protect our Gospel witness, and pray for our nation and its leaders.

Reading the Bible is more than a spiritual routine—it’s an opportunity to know and love the God who gave us His Word. In Psalm 1, we’re challenged to delight in Scripture, meditate on it daily, and allow God’s truth to shape our hearts and lives as we follow Jesus.

Our identity isn’t something we create for ourselves—it begins with the God who created us. In Genesis 1, we’re challenged to trust God’s design, stand firmly on His Word, and respond to a confused culture with clarity, conviction, compassion, and the life-changing Gospel of Jesus.

We aren’t called to avoid the culture, blend into it, or simply win arguments—we’re called to engage it with the Gospel. In Matthew 5, Jesus challenges us to be salt and light, stand firmly on God’s Word, love people like Christ, and point a dark and broken world to the One who can truly change lives.

Prayer isn’t meant to be an afterthought—it should be a priority in the life of every believer. Looking at Jesus and the early church, we’re challenged to pray like it matters, trust God for direction, and believe He can do mighty things when His people seek Him in prayer.

Freedom from sin begins when we stop hiding it and come clean before God. In Proverbs 28, we’re challenged to confess and forsake our sin, keep our hearts soft toward the Lord, and find the mercy and forgiveness that only Jesus can give.

When God ignites a fire in His people, we’re called to keep it burning. This message challenges us to count the cost of following Jesus, stand firm when opposition comes, stir one another toward faithfulness, and live fully consumed by Christ for His glory.

The world offers plenty of ideas about what makes life “better,” but God defines it differently. In Proverbs 16, we’re reminded that righteousness is better than riches, wisdom is better than wealth, humility is better than honor—and Jesus is always better.

Every day, we hear two invitations: the call of wisdom and the call of folly. In Proverbs 9, we’re challenged to choose the path of wisdom that leads to life—a path ultimately found by walking in daily relationship with Jesus.

A life worthy of the Gospel isn’t about recognition—it’s about faithfully serving, genuinely caring for others, and sacrificially giving ourselves to the work of Christ. Through Epaphroditus, we’re challenged to serve with steady faithfulness for the glory of God, even when no one else notices.

Trusting God means surrendering every part of our lives to Him. In Proverbs 3, we’re challenged to trust His Word, follow His way, depend on His provision, and receive His correction—believing He is trustworthy in every area of life.

A life devoted to Jesus is a life devoted to serving others. Through Stephanas, we’re challenged to be faithful to the Lord, lead our families toward Jesus, serve His church, and give ourselves fully to the work of the Gospel.

Wisdom is more than knowing what’s right—it’s living according to what God says is right. In Proverbs 1, we’re reminded that true wisdom begins with fearing the Lord, submitting to His authority, and ultimately finding our wisdom and transformation in Jesus.

Obedience doesn’t require knowing every detail—it requires trusting the One who does. Through Ananias in Acts 9, we’re challenged to listen to God, trust Him through our fears, and faithfully go wherever He sends us.

No one is too far gone for the grace of God. In Acts 9, Saul’s radical transformation reminds us that Jesus can reach anyone, change anyone, and use anyone to share the life-changing message of the Gospel.

Faithfulness doesn’t require a platform or spotlight. Through the life of Epaphras, we’re challenged to be faithful servants, disciple-makers, and prayer warriors who live for God’s approval—not the recognition of others.

Acts 17:22-34

What does it mean to live as an Everyday Missionary? In Acts 4, Peter and John show us that ordinary people who know Jesus can boldly share the Gospel and make Him known wherever God has placed them.

The church is one body with many parts—and every part matters. God has uniquely gifted each of us to serve, and no role is insignificant. "Every member belongs. Every member matters. Every member has a ministry." Don’t just attend. "Find your place and be part of what God is doing through His church."

Our faith was never meant to stop with us. In this message from Psalm 78, we’re challenged to invest in the next generation, share the testimony of God’s faithfulness, and intentionally point those coming behind us to Jesus.

Authentic community is more than showing up—it's seeing people, carrying burdens, and pointing others to Jesus. This message challenges us to move beyond attendance and become the kind of church that notices needs, serves selflessly, and brings glory to Christ in everything we do.

Following Jesus is more than believing in Him—it’s surrendering your whole life to Him. In this message, we’re challenged to count the cost of true discipleship, love Christ above everything else, follow Him completely, and live a faith that others can clearly see.