Union Church of Guatemala Sunday Sermons in the Form of Podcasts

Sermon Replay Let Every Heart Prepare Him Room Love Moves In Matthew 2 verses 1 to 12 In this sermon, Matthew Lofland reflects on the journey of the Magi and reminds us that God draws people to Himself by grace, not by personal effort or wisdom. Encountering Jesus changes our direction. Just as the wise men returned home by a different way, meeting Christ invites us to walk in obedience and trust...

Sermon Replay Let Every Heart Prepare Him RoomLove Moves In Matthew 1:18–25Sermon by Pastor Mark Hunt In the final week of Advent, we reflect on Emmanuel, God with us. Through Joseph’s story, this sermon reminds us that God often shows up through disruption, not perfection. Faithful obedience looks like small courageous steps, choosing trust even when the path is unclear. As we release our timelin...

Sermon Replay Let Every Heart Prepare Him Room The Faith to Carry It Luke 1:26 to 38 Sermon by Pastor Mark Hunt Faith often begins quietly, before anything is visible. In this Advent message, we reflect on Mary’s courageous yes and what it means to carry a promise that feels bigger than ourselves. From ordinary moments to world changing callings, God invites us to trust Him with what He has placed...

Sermon Replay "Let Every Heart Prepare Him Room – Clear the Way" Mark 1:1-8 Sermon by Pastor Mark Hunt Advent is more than the countdown to Christmas. It is a sacred season of hopeful waiting and intentional preparation . In this message, we move from Advent’s longing to its call to prepare , clearing space in our hearts for Christ to come in fresh and transforming ways. Drawing from the...

Sermon Replay "Let Every Heart Prepare Him Room – When Hope Feels Far" (Isaiah 64:1-9) Sermon by Pastor Mark Hunt This message invites us to rediscover Advent as a season of deep longing and expectant hope. Drawing from the lament of Isaiah 64, we are reminded that true faith often sounds like an exhausted cry, offering honest prayer when hope feels distant. #UnionChurchGuatemala #UCG #U...

Sermon Replay “Gratitude as a Way of Life” (1 Thessalonians 5:12 to 28) True gratitude is more than a season. It is a daily posture that trains our hearts to see God at work in every circumstance. In this message, we reflect on the biblical call to rejoice always, pray continually, and give thanks in all things. Gratitude becomes our way of life when we remember His faithfulness in the past, recog...

Sermon Replay “Serving God’s Purposes Together” (Luke 19:1–10) In this week’s message, we look back with gratitude at our church’s heritage and are reminded that our life together is a gift we are called to steward well. Through the story of Zacchaeus, we reflect on three marks of a thriving church: hospitality that welcomes, wisdom that seeks God’s direction, and generosity that flows from grace....

Sermon Replay Greater Love Has No One Like This John 15:9–17 Sermon by Pastor Mark Hunt In our Remembrance and Reconciliation Service, we reflected on the depth of sacrificial love. Drawing from the words of Jesus in John 15:9–17, the message invited us to honor those who laid down their lives for others and to remember the even greater love revealed in Christ’s sacrifice. As we recall acts of cou...

Sermon Replay Freedom that Holds John 8:31–36 Sermon by Pastor Mark Hunt True freedom is not the absence of limits but the presence of truth. This message contrasts the world’s fragile idea of freedom with the lasting liberation that comes from Christ. Through His Word, we discover freedom from fear, freedom to be honest, freedom from the past, and freedom for a purpose. Only the truth of Jesus ca...

Sermon Replay The Way of the Kingdom – John 13:34 35 This message concludes the series on Living the Jesus Way with a powerful reminder that love is the defining mark of every disciple. Pastor Mark teaches that Jesus calls us to love one another as He has loved us, a love that is not sentimental but sacrificial, active, and essential. Our love reveals to the world who Jesus is. Watch or listen aga...

Sermon Replay The Way of the Kingdom – Luke 9:23–27 This message explores what it truly means to follow Jesus. Mathew Lofland reminds us that taking up our cross daily is not a call to hardship for its own sake, but an invitation to real life through surrender to Christ. True discipleship means letting go of self, finding life by losing it, and living unashamed of Jesus in light of His coming glor...

Monday Sermon Replay The Way of the Kingdom – Matthew 5:12 This week’s message by Pastor Mark Hunt, titled Living the Jesus Way, begins a short series on what it truly means to follow Christ in everyday life. Drawing from the Beatitudes in Matthew 5:1–12, Pastor Mark explains that these verses describe the character of God’s kingdom and call us to live in a way that often seems upside down to the...

Sermon Replay Build Your House on the Rock Matthew 7:24–25 We are all builders. The question is, what foundation are we building on? This week’s message reminds us that life’s storms are certain, but those who build on the solid rock of Jesus stand firm. Join us as we learn how to put His words into practice through truth, forgiveness, and love. Watch, reflect, and build your life on the Rock.⁠ #U...

Monday Sermon Replay The Redeemer’s Reward Ruth 4:1–22 This week’s message takes us into the closing chapter of Ruth, where Boaz redeems Ruth and Naomi at the city gate. His act of redemption is about more than property as it restores family, hope, and legacy. From this union comes Obed, the grandfather of King David, reminding us that God often works through the unexpected to carry out His purpos...

Monday Sermon Replay Risk at the Threshing Floor Ruth 3:1–18 Ruth chapter 3 shows us what bold faith looks like in action. Naomi urged Ruth to take a courageous step at the threshing floor, and Boaz responded with integrity and grace. This story not only points to redemption through Boaz, but also to Jesus Christ as our ultimate Redeemer. Listen and be encouraged to live with courageous faith and...

Monday Sermon Replay Faithfulness in the Field Ruth 2:1–23 Even in the ordinary routines of life, God is at work in ways we often cannot see. This week’s message invites us into Ruth’s journey of gleaning in Boaz’s field, a simple act of obedience that became the doorway to extraordinary favor and provision. Through Ruth’s story, we are reminded that faithfulness and integrity in the everyday can...

Monday Sermon Replay Faith in the Famine Ruth 1:1–22 We begin our new series, Redeeming Love: The Story of Ruth, a journey through one of the most moving accounts of heartache, loyalty, courage, and redemption in Scripture. This first message draws us into Naomi’s grief and bitterness and Ruth’s covenant love, her steadfast devotion that shines even in the darkest of times. It reminds us that God...

Monday Sermon Replay Faith that Endures Daniel 6:1–28 and selections of Daniel 7 Faithfulness shines brightest when it is tested. This week’s message looks at Daniel in the lions den, showing us how devotion to God strengthens us even when opposition rises. You are warmly invited to worship with us and be encouraged to walk in that same faith.⁠ #UnionChurchGuatemala⁠ ⁠#UCG⁠ ⁠#UCGFamily⁠ ⁠#SoliDeoG...

Monday Sermon Replay Courage to Stand When Everyone Bows Daniel 3:1–30 Yesterday at Union Church we reflected on the story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, three young men who stood firm when everyone else bowed to a golden idol. Their courage reminds us that while God may not always keep us from the fire, He promises to be with us in it. This message is a powerful reminder that courageous fait...

Convictions in a Compromised World Daniel 1:1–21 Yesterday we looked at how Daniel and his friends chose faithfulness over conformity in a culture that pressured them to compromise. Even in seemingly small decisions, their resolve became the compass that guided their lives and opened the way for God’s blessing. This sermon reminds us that today’s faithful choices, no matter how small, shape tomorr...

This Sunday, we reflected on Philippians 2 and discovered that humility is not weakness but true strength in the way of Christ. Through the example of Jesus, who humbled Himself for our sake, and stories from Moses, Ford, and Pixar, we were reminded that listening well and admitting our mistakes open the door to growth. Humility shapes not only our personal walk with God but also the life of our c...

What does it truly mean to worship? This week’s message from Psalm 103 invites us to slow down and remember. Not to praise God out of routine, but with a heart filled with gratitude. Praise the Lord, my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name! Come listen, reflect, and be renewed. #UnionChurchofGuatemala #UCG #UCGFamily #SongsfortheSoul #SundaySermon #InternationalChurch #SoliDeoGloria #Gu...

This Sunday, we dove into Psalm 23 to explore how deeply and tenderly God cares for each of us as our Sovereign Shepherd. Just as a shepherd lovingly provides for and protects his sheep, God faithfully supplies our physical and spiritual needs, walking beside us even in life's toughest moments. You're invited to join us each Sunday to discover more about God's steadfast love for you. T...

This Sunday’s sermon dived into Psalm 32, where we meditated on the incredible joy and freedom found in God’s forgiveness. Come discover the relief and delight of honest confession and the overwhelming grace that follows God’s forgiveness. #UnionChurchofGuatemala #UCG #UCGFamily #SongsfortheSoul #SundaySermon #InternationalChurch #SoliDeoGloria #Guatemala🇬🇹

Join us as we explore the comforting words of Psalm 46: “Be still, and know that I am God.” In times of personal struggle or global uncertainty, we’re reminded that God is our constant refuge and strength. Even when our feelings waver, His presence never does. We’ll look at how to pause daily, reflect, journal, and speak peace into each other’s lives, knowing we don’t have to carry life’s burdens...