Union Church of Guatemala Sunday Sermons in the Form of Podcasts

A small spark can ignite a roaring fire, just as a simple prayer can strengthen your faith. Join us for the final sermon of the year by Rev. William Wendler and be inspired to nurture your faith and keep the spark alive. #UCG #UCGFamily #SoliDeoGloria #SundaySermon #InternationalChurch #Guatemala🇬🇹

Life's storms can leave our hearts trembling like trees in the wind. In Isaiah 7:10-14, Ahaz faced a crisis, and centuries later, Joseph found himself in one too. Yet, in the midst of their storms, God gave them—and us—a promise: Immanuel. This powerful name reminds us that we are never alone. Jesus, God with us, is our constant companion and source of unshakable peace. Join us in this week’s mess...

In the midst of our celebrations, we remember the profound truth that advent is the church’s unrelenting resolve to stare at the heart of darkness and dare to believe in the hope we have in God to overcome it. Advent invites us to confront ourselves and challenges us to humbly prepare our hearts for the coming of King Jesus, past, present and future and to live in hope of the promise of his ultima...

The people of Israel faced countless struggles because of their failure to remain faithful to God. As a result, they endured years of hardship and suffering. Yet, even in their darkest moments, God sent a message of hope through the prophet Isaiah—reminding them that He had not abandoned them. Despite their struggles, God is always ready to comfort, embrace, and call His people back to Himself. Th...

This week, we kicked off our new Advent series, Return of the King: Awaiting Jesus as Told by the Prophets. During this season, we’re invited to hold two realities in tension: the bright hope of Christmas and the quiet anticipation of Advent. In this message, we explore how neglecting the true meaning of Advent can cause us to miss the profound depth and victory of Christmas and that is that, thos...

In Psalm 100, we're invited to worship God — and this invitation is for all the earth! 🌍 This powerful Psalm guides us through seven key acts of worship: 1. Sing joyfully to Him 🎶 2. Serve Him with gladness 🙌 3. Come into His presence with singing 🎤 4. Acknowledge His goodness ✨ 5. Come before Him with thanks and praise 🙏 6. Give thanks to Him 💖 7. Bless His name 🌿 This week’s message will...

Anger is a powerful emotion—it’s not just explosive outbursts like a road rage but it can also show up as a quiet, lingering bitterness. The book of James reminds us that human anger does not produce the righteousness God desires. This week’s message dives into James 1:18-21, where we’re called to be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to become angry. Take a moment to reflect on this message...

Remembering the sacrifices of those who came before us is not just honoring the past—it's a call to work for a better future. In this week's powerful message in ocassion of Remembrance and Reconciliation Day, we are encouraged to guard against repeating past mistakes and forgetting God's faithfulness. #UCG #UCGFamily #SoliDeoGloria #SundaySermon #InternationalChurch #RemembranceandReconciliationSe...

This week we discover how small worries, and big ones, can quickly take over our thoughts and fill us with fear. But remember, even in the midst of our storms, Jesus calms the winds and reminds us that faith isn’t just a path to peace—it is peace itself. Don’t miss this message and be sure to share it with others so they can find encouragement too! #UCG #UCGFamily #SoliDeoGloria #SundaySermon #Int...

In this week´s sermon, we explore the Feast of Tabernacles and its powerful reminder of God’s promise of redemption. From Genesis 1 and 2, we see His creation was good, but even when things went wrong, God had a plan. Jesus was His Plan A for bringing restoration and making all things new.  Let this truth fill your heart with hope—the best is yet to come! #UCG   #UCGFamily   #SoliDeoGloria   #Sund...

From the cross, Jesus declared, "It is finished." As our great High Priest, He offered Himself as the ultimate sacrifice, ending all sacrifices. The work is complete. In light of this, do we still need to justify ourselves, our lives, or our actions before our Holy God? When we stand before Jesus and the Book of Life is opened, our only defense will be His atoning work—nothing else. His blood is e...

The Feast of Trumpets serves as a joyous reminder for God’s people, celebrating both our current blessings and the anticipation of Christ's second coming. This event calls us to rejoice in the hope and joy that awaits us. Be sure to watch this week’s sermon, based on Leviticus 23:23-25 to deepen your understanding of God’s promise regarding His Parousia. #UCG #UCGFamily #SoliDeoGloria #SundaySermo...

On Family Sunday, we remembered God’s promise to His people that He will be our God and we will be His people. Isn’t this amazing? We look with hope to the day when we all call unto Him and recognize Him as our Lord and Savior! Watch this week’s message on Jeremiah 17:1-10, 31:31-34 and share with others so they can be blessed by this message as well. #UCG #UCGFamily #SoliDeoGloria #SundaySermon #...

Pentecost marks not just the arrival of the Holy Spirit among believers, but the birth of the Church itself. Over 2,000 years later, His Church is alive and we have the privilege to be a part of it! Join us for this week's message, "Feasts: Pentecost," inspired by Leviticus 23:15-22. Share it with others who will be blessed by it too. #UCG #UCGFamily #SoliDeoGloria #SundaySermon #Feasts #Internati...

Just as the first fruits presented to God by His people in the Old Testament foreshadowed a greater harvest to come, the resurrection of Jesus anticipates the bodily resurrection of His people. Praise God for this promise! Watch this week's sermon on the Feast of the First Fruits, based on Leviticus 23:9-14. We pray you will be encouraged by God's promise of resurrection for all who place...

The Passover, one of the Bible's most well-known stories, reminds us of God's mercy, love, and judgment. As the first of the appointed feasts, it points us to the Lamb who came to deliver us from sin. Catch the second message in our new sermon series "Feasts" by Pastor Mark — you won’t want to miss it! #UCG #UCGFamily #SoliDeoGloria #SundaySermon #Feasts #InternationalChurch #Gua...

Generation after generation and time after time, the appointed feasts were meant to remind God’s people of who God is and what He had done for them. However, in these feasts, God also outlined his entire plan of redemption through Jesus Christ. Ultimately, these feasts show us that God has a plan and He has always had a plan from the very beginning and that plan includes us. #UCG #UCGFamily #SoliD...

Psalm 100 is an encouraging expression of praise, but it’s also a powerful reminder of our belonging to God. This psalm invites us to reflect on how this profound truth connects to our own lives. Don’t miss this message from guest speaker Rev. Dana Craft. Watch and share it with others so they can be encouraged too! #UCG #UCGFamily #SoliDeoGloria #SundaySermon #SummerinthePsalmsSermonSeries #Inter...

Despair feels like a pandemic of its own, leaving many feeling lost and without hope. The weight of hopelessness and pain can be overwhelming, sometimes leading to premature endings. This week's reflection on Psalm 42 reminds us that even in our hardest moments, we can turn to God. Every conversation with Him is a chance to experience His presence through worship and prayer. He promises to be...

Psalm 121, a Psalm of Ascent, was a guiding song for pilgrims journeying to Jerusalem. In the midst of desert perils or the fear and loneliness within our hearts, this Psalm reminds us that seeking God's protection and presence is the ultimate answer. He reveals Himself as the God who is always with us through Jesus, our Emmanuel. Don’t miss this week’s uplifting message and be sure to share i...

Psalm 23 portrays God as a shepherd and a generous host. While David had firsthand experience as both, in this psalm, he chooses to view himself as a sheep and a guest fully embracing God's steadfast love. How can we apply this message to our lives today? Watch this week's sermon to explore this psalm and share with others so they too can be encouraged by it. #UCG #UCGFamily #SoliDeoGloria...

Psalm 148 invites us to join all creation in a joyous "Hallelujah!" as we praise the Lord. This week, Nate Purtzer’s message offers a heartfelt call to lift our voices in worship of the Creator. It's a beautiful reminder to praise the One who made everything. Don’t miss this uplifting and encouraging message. Share it with others so they too can experience the joy and inspiration! #U...

Psalm 52 captures David's cry amidst adversity. In times of extraordinary challenges, we can look to David's example and find comfort in God's steadfast love. Watch this week’s message featuring guest speaker José Pérez to be encouraged in your walk of faith and share it with others so they can be encouraged as well. #UCG #UCGFamily #SoliDeoGloria #SundaySermon #SummerinthePsalmsSermon...

In this week's message by guest speaker, Terrance Rhodes based on Psalm 2, we were encouraged to love Jesus and study God's word. Don't miss this message to learn more about the chiasms "hidden" all throughout the Psalms (and the Bible) and to be encouraged in your walk of faith! Take advantage of this opportunity to deepen your spiritual walk and gain fresh insights into the...