Union Baptist Church

Testimony Time! In this special episode, Pastor Chase is joined by Dr. Sharpe and his wife, Julianna, for an honest and hope-filled conversation about rapture trauma —how fear-based teaching can shape faith, anxiety, and our view of God. Julianna also shares part of her personal testimony, opening up about the struggle to pursue a genuine, personal relationship with Jesus—even well into adulthood....

Series recap episode with Pastor Chase and Dr. Sharpe. In this week episode we also look at how Christians should view the media as well as some things recently taking the media by storm.

In this week's message Pastor Chase continues through our series Upside Down. W e’re opening Genesis 22 and walking with Abraham into one of the most challenging and faith-stretching moments in all of Scripture. It’s a passage about testing, trust, and learning to place what matters most to us into the hands of a God who always provides. If you’ve ever felt like your faith was being stretched…...

In this episode of Upside Down , we sit down with Dr. Sharpe to take a deeper look at one of the most familiar—and most misunderstood—stories in Scripture: the Tower of Babel (Genesis 11:1–9) . Together, we explore why familiarity with God’s Word can sometimes lead to spiritual laziness, and how the Babel story is about far more than languages, tall towers, or scattered people. From the command to...

The story of Noah is often treated like a children’s tale—but Scripture presents it as something far deeper and far more sobering. In this message from Genesis 6, we confront the uncomfortable realities of human sin, God’s holiness, and divine judgment, while discovering that the flood is not ultimately a story of an angry God—but a gracious one. As humanity’s rebellion reaches its darkest point,...

Pastor Chase and Dr. Sharpe sit down to recap weeks 1 and 2 of our current series Upside Down. We also take a look at a couple different current events happening around us and attempt to answer how disciples of Jesus should respond.

What went wrong with the world—and why does temptation still feel so powerful today? In week two of our Upside Down series, we walk through Genesis 3 to uncover how everything God created good was turned upside down by sin. This message exposes the enemy’s strategy from the very beginning: to make us doubt God’s Word, question God’s work, and reject God’s worthiness. From the Garden of Eden to our...

Upside Down – Identity Before Activity (Genesis 1) What if the change you’re looking for this year isn’t driven by motivation—but by identity? In the opening message of our new series Upside Down , we go all the way back to Genesis 1 to rediscover who we were created to be. From New Year’s resolutions and spiritual discipline to Marvel movies and the gospel story written on every human heart, this...

As Union Baptist closes out 2025, Pastor Chase delivers a powerful and challenging message from 1 Peter 4:8–11 that asks one defining question: Are you wasting your life—or leveraging it for eternity? In this final message of the Robbing Hell series, we’re reminded that God doesn’t call perfect people—He calls obedient ones. From loving constantly, to living graciously, to using our gifts for the...

Christmas is more than lights, movies, and last-minute shopping—it’s the reminder that we don’t have to get our lives together before coming to Jesus, because He came to us. In this Christmas message at Union, we look at the unexpected announcement of Jesus’ birth to lowly shepherds in Luke 2 and trace God’s shepherding heart through Ezekiel 34 and the entire storyline of Scripture. Why would God...

What does the return of Jesus have to do with everyday faith and gospel urgency? A lot more than we think. In this message from 1 Peter 4:7, Pastor Chase tackles the Second Coming of Christ—not to spark fear or end-times debates, but to ignite hopeful expectation and urgent preparation . We may not know when Jesus will return, but we can be certain that He will. And that truth should shape how we...

How does God actually use ordinary believers to rescue souls from the gates of hell? In this message from 1 Peter 4:1–4, Pastor Chase shows that gospel impact doesn’t start with having all the right words—it starts with how we endure and how we live . In this sermon from the Robbing Hell series, we’re reminded that every person we know is headed toward either eternity with Jesus or eternity apart...

In this powerful message from 1 Peter 3:14–17, Pastor Chase kicks off our new series Robbing Hell by reminding us that Christians don’t wear the armor of God to sit on the couch—we wear it because we are people on mission. Followers of Jesus run toward the fire, not away from it, because people are worth fighting for. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why opposition is expected—but never an excuse to...

In a world overflowing with choices, opinions, and cultural confusion, how are followers of Jesus called to build their homes and marriages? In this message from our Living Hope series through 1 Peter, Pastor Chase takes us to 1 Peter 3:1–7, where Scripture gives timeless guidance for husbands and wives living out God’s design in the most sacred earthly relationship: the home. From a George Jones...

In this message from 1 Peter 2:13–17, Pastor Chase addresses one of the most debated topics in our culture today: How should Christians engage in politics? As election cycles heat up, social media arguments flare, and opinions collide, many believers are left wondering: Where should we stand? How do we honor God when our nation feels divided? Do we avoid politics altogether—or engage with convicti...

This week Pastor Chase, Taylor and the smartest man in the room Dr. Connor Sharpe talk all things small groups.

Christ saved us, redeemed us, and gave us new life—and yet He left us here. Why? Because we are part of a spiritual battle and a mission that requires unity, holiness, and maturity. In this sermon from 1 Peter 2:1–3, Pastor Chase walks us through Peter’s call to rid ourselves of the sins that divide us and to develop a deep longing for the Word of God. If you’ve ever felt the tension between who y...

This week at Union, Pastor Chase preaches from 1 Peter 1:14–19 with a powerful message titled “Adapt to the Altitude.” Just like climbers who must learn to breathe differently at higher elevations, followers of Jesus must learn to live differently in a world they no longer belong to. Peter reminds us that holiness isn’t about perfection—it’s about transformation. You’ve been redeemed, set apart, a...

Pastor Chase along with our YP Taylor talking through sharing the gospel as it relates to our vision here at UBC. - how to share the gospel - hiccups in sharing the gospel - why we share the gospel

Pastor Chase and Taylor dive deep into this past Sunday's message from 1 Peter 2:14-16

This week at Union, Pastor Chase continues our walk through 1 Peter with a powerful reminder that salvation isn’t something we sit on—it’s something we live out. In a message titled “Saved for Something,” Pastor Chase unpacks 1 Peter 1:13 and challenges believers to prepare their minds for action, think clearly, and set their hope fully on Christ. Using a story about a limited-edition Dale Earnhar...

Welcome to Union Baptist Church! In this week’s message, Pastor Chase launches our new series, Living Hope, from 1 Peter 1:1-9. We live in a world that is desperate for hope—depression, addiction, and despair are on the rise, and people are looking for answers in places that cannot satisfy. Yet, as believers, we already hold the hope the world is searching for. In this powerful message, Pastor Cha...

In this episode, Pastor Chase alongside Taylor shares the heart behind Union Baptist Church’s 5-year vision and what it means for our community. This week, we’re focusing on one of our boldest goals— reducing the unchurched in our area by 5% . Within a 10-mile radius of our church, thousands of people don’t have a church home. We believe God has called us to change that. Join us as we talk about h...

Divorce is a touchy subject for a lot of people and it's one we've all been affected by one way of another. Tune in this week as Pastor Chase explains what the Bible says about divorce and how Christians should view it.

In this week’s message from our Elephant in the Pew series, Pastor Chase tackles a question Christians have wrestled with for generations: is drinking alcohol a sin, or is it a matter of Christian liberty? Looking at Romans 14:13 and the whole counsel of Scripture, we’ll see what God’s Word says about alcohol, freedom, and responsibility. More importantly, we’ll wrestle with the better question: n...