United Church

This sermon explores sacrifice as a meta-virtue that encompasses generosity, hospitality, servanthood, and charity. Pastor John examines how sacrifice is intrinsically connected to love, faith, and obedience throughout Scripture. Beginning with Cain and Abel's offerings, the sermon demonstrates that appropriate sacrifice reflects our love for God and recognition that everything belongs to Him....

This sermon explores courage as a meta-virtue, examining its biblical definition versus contemporary cultural understanding. The pastor defines biblical courage as "doing the thing that should be done despite significant opposition," emphasizing that true courage stems from faith in God's presence and power. Drawing from the cardinal virtues tradition (prudence, justice, fortitude, a...

This powerful exploration of biblical honor challenges us to reclaim a virtue that has been largely forgotten in modern culture. Drawing from the Hebrew word 'kavod,' meaning weight or significance, and the Greek 'time,' meaning value or worth, we discover that honor is far more than a polite gesture—it's about ascribing the proper weight, value, and respect to God, others, and...

Division is Distraction: Celebrating Biblical Justice & Good News in Our World In a world saturated with headlines of division and despair, we're invited to shift our gaze toward the remarkable ways God's people are quietly transforming our world through biblical justice. This message challenges us to move beyond political distraction and recognize the extraordinary good happening all...

Understanding God's Law and Grace This sermon provides a comprehensive exploration of the Mosaic Law and its relationship to Christian faith today. The pastor addresses the common question of which Old Testament laws Christians must still follow by introducing a threefold categorization of the law: moral, ceremonial, and civil/judicial. The message emphasizes that while ceremonial and civil la...

The Danger of Judgment: Walking in God's Kindness This powerful exploration of Romans chapter 2 challenges us to examine the dangerous territory of judgment and self-righteousness. We're confronted with a paradox: while we're called to hold fellow believers accountable within the church through gentle restoration, we have no standing to condemn those outside our faith community. The me...

Biblical Justice in Action: Moving from Conviction to Community Impact This session challenges us to move beyond theoretical discussions of biblical justice into practical, tangible action. At the heart of the message is Genesis 1:27—the truth that every human being is created in God's image, which forms the foundation for how we treat others. We're introduced to a powerful framework for engaging...

Understanding God's Wrath and Grace What stirs the wrath of a holy God? This powerful exploration of Romans 1:18-32 takes us on a sobering journey through the throne room of heaven and into the depths of human sinfulness. We're confronted with a vivid picture: God seated in unapproachable light, worthy of all glory, yet humanity repeatedly choosing to suppress His truth, exchange His glory...

This powerful teaching invites us into a transformative exploration of biblical justice—not as mere punishment for wrongdoing, but as righteousness in action. Drawing from Genesis through the prophets and into the teachings of Jesus, we discover that justice means making things right, creating shalom where everything is as it ought to be. The session walks us through Scripture's consistent call to...

This exploration of Romans 1:18-32 confronts us with an uncomfortable yet essential truth: God's wrath is real, and it's actually comforting. We often live in an era of 'bobblehead Jesus'—a sanitized version of faith that emphasizes only love and acceptance while ignoring divine justice. But when we truly grasp that God's righteous anger burns against evil, we find comfort in k...

This teaching session explores the intersection of faith and politics, addressing how Christians can engage in civic discourse while maintaining unity in Christ. The pastors establish frameworks for communication and debate, distinguishing between issues worth dying for, dividing over, debating about, or simply deciding on. They challenge binary thinking that divides people into "us versus them" c...

In Romans 1:8-17, we encounter a powerful introduction to what many consider the most theologically rich letter in the New Testament. This passage invites us into Paul's heart as he expresses gratitude, reveals his prayer life, and unveils the essence of the gospel itself. What stands out immediately is Paul's emphasis on gratitude as a foundational spiritual practice—not just a polite nic...

Defining Roles and Responsibilities at the Intersection of Faith and Politics What does it truly mean to live as faithful Christians in a nation that was never intended to be a Christian theocracy? This session challenges us to examine the intersection of our faith and civic responsibilities with fresh eyes. We discover that America's founding fathers deliberately created a separation between...

In Romans 1:1-7, we encounter a powerful introduction that reveals the very heart of the gospel message. Paul identifies himself not as a celebrity or self-made leader, but as a slave of Jesus Christ—a radical declaration that challenges our modern notions of independence and autonomy. This isn't oppressive slavery, but willing surrender to the One who is smarter, kinder, and more loving than...

At the heart of this transformative teaching lies a profound challenge: learning to navigate the turbulent waters of political and social disagreement without sacrificing the unity Christ calls us to embody. We're invited into a sacred space where difficult conversations become opportunities for spiritual growth rather than relationship destruction. The foundation rests on Colossians 3:1-17, w...

We stand at the threshold of one of Scripture's most transformative books—Romans. Written to a church fractured by cultural and theological divisions between Jewish and Gentile believers, this letter speaks powerfully to our own divided times. The church in Rome faced real tensions: Jews who had been expelled and then returned found their worship practices displaced by Gentile traditions. Soun...

Pastor Chris brings us the ninth installment of our Walking In Wisdom Series.

Dave brings us the eighth installment of our Walking In Wisdom Series.

Pastor John teaches us the importance of humility in the next installment of our Walking In Wisdom Series.

Phil brings us the next installment of our Walking In Wisdom Series.

Pastor Chris brings us the next installment of our Walking in Wisdom series, Healthy Relationships.

Pastor Chris kicks off our new series on the book of Proverbs, Walking In Wisdom.

Pastor Chris teaches us the importance of making decisions that are in alignment with God's will in the final installment of our Experiencing God series.

Pastor Chris brings us the next installment of our Experiencing God Series.

This week Pastor Chris teaches us how faithful giving leads to experiencing God.