United Church Podcast

Are you busy, successful, and exhausted—but still spiritually dry? You’re not alone. In this message, we open Psalm 1 to uncover two radically different paths every person must choose: the fast, noisy, shallow way of the world—or the deep, rooted, unwithering life God promises. This sermon launches our 2026 vision: DEEPER – The Year of Unwithering Life. It’s a call to stop surviving on momentum an...

Merry Christmas Eve! We often focus on the manger, but tonight, we look at the cosmic legal contract that made Christmas possible. In this powerful climax to The Cast of Christmas series, Pastor Léonce unpacks Galatians 4:4-7 and challenges the core spiritual anxiety of our generation: the feeling of being an heir with vast potential, yet paralyzed by anxiety (the 'Trust Fund' paradox). This messa...

Are you constantly worried about your status, title, or platform? Jesus' birth reveals a radical truth: The only people God trusts with the biggest news are the ones the world ignores. In this powerful message from The Cast of Christmas series, Pastor Léonce Crump Jr. unpacks Luke 2:8-20 and challenges the Universal Hierarchy we maintain in Atlanta's professional and social circles. He shows how G...

Are you paralyzed by the data? Joseph, the carpenter, had the perfect, legally righteous plan for his life—until God interrupted him with an illogical dream. In this powerful message from The Cast of Christmas series, Pastor Léonce unpacks Matthew 1:18-25 and challenges the Conflict of Righteousness—the internal panic leaders feel when their perfect strategy contradicts God's messy, miraculous pla...

Are you prioritizing your perfect plan over God's disruptive purpose? Mary, the mother of Jesus, was faced with a catastrophic choice: protect her reputation or accept God's favor (which guaranteed social ruin). In this powerful message from The Cast of Christmas series, Pastor Léonce Crump Jr. unpacks Luke 1:26-38 and challenges the Burden of Respectability that paralyzes successful leaders. He r...

Are you dedicated to your routine but feel spiritually numb? You are Zechariah. In this series-kickoff message from The Cast of Christmas, Pastor Léonce Crump Jr. unpacks Luke 1:5-20 and challenges the Paralysis of the Predictable—the spiritual disease that makes us stop believing God will move. Zechariah, a righteous man, was doing his job when God broke in with a terrifying surprise. This messag...

Are you tired of compromising your faith to keep up with earthly pressures?   In this vital message based on Colossians 3:1-10, Pastor Leonce shows us how to escape the exhausting cycle of compromise by changing our spiritual focus. We often undermine the new life Christ gave us by allowing old habits—like seeking status, explosive anger, or covetousness—to rule our minds. Paul's blueprint for the...

Many Christians believe in Jesus but struggle to live like Him. In this powerful message, Breanna calls the church to pursue true holiness — not perfection, but full surrender. This is not a word of condemnation, but of invitation — an invitation to ascend the hill of the Lord and see God’s glory poured out in our lives, our families, and our city. We live in a culture that says, “Do what feels ri...

Are you worried about the final judgment? Jesus reveals a terrifying truth: the opposite of love is not hate—it's indifference. In this powerful climax to the Overflow series, Pastor Léonce Crump Jr. unpacks Matthew 25:31-46 (The Parable of the Sheep and the Goats). He argues that the final exam of faith isn't what you believed, but what you did because the King intentionally hides His identity in...

Are you running your life on high-functioning anxiety? You believe worry is your safety net—a crucial tool for planning and strategy. But Jesus calls it functional atheism. In this powerful message from the Overflow series, Pastor Léonce Crump Jr. challenges the idea that you can control your future by sacrificing your present peace. Drawing from Matthew 6:25-34 (The Parable of the Birds), he diag...

In this message, Pastor Leonce confronts the lie of enough, the false belief that just a little more money, success, or security will finally satisfy us. Preaching from Luke 12:15–21, the parable of the rich fool, he exposes how the pursuit of “more” often leads to spiritual emptiness instead of peace. This sermon invites believers to rediscover contentment in Christ, embrace generosity, and live...

What does it really mean to live a life of abundance? In this message from our Overflow series, discover how to break free from the exhausting cycle of hustle culture and find genuine overflow through surrender to God. If you’ve ever struggled with anxiety about money, the pressure to achieve, or trusting God with your resources, this message will challenge and inspire you. Watch now to experience...

What if the thing you fear most is actually the key to experiencing God’s power? In this powerful message, Len unpacks the truth of 2 Timothy 1:7 and how God equips us to overcome fear through His supernatural power, grounding love, and a sound mind. She reveals how Satan uses fear to make us forget who we are and how God uses those same moments to show His strength. If you’ve been struggling with...

What does it mean for a church to truly thrive? In this message from Acts 13:1–12, Pastor Leonce unpacks how the early church at Antioch became a launchpad for mission rather than a monument to comfort. A thriving church isn’t defined by size or stability. It’s marked by obedience to the Holy Spirit and a willingness to be sent. Through the story of Barnabas and Saul (Paul), this sermon will chall...

What does it mean to live with an undivided heart in a world full of distractions? In this inspiring sermon, Pastor Matt, Len, and Breanna unpack Psalms 111-112, revealing how God’s faithfulness and covenant promises can anchor our scattered lives. If you're looking to grow spiritually and deepen your faith in God, this sermon will help you discover how to replace worldly wisdom with Godly wisdom,...

What happens when a praying church confronts the impossible? In this sermon, Pastor Leonce dives into Acts 12:1-25 to explore the miraculous story of Peter’s prison break, showing how faithful, unified prayer can bring about breakthroughs beyond human understanding. If you’re ready to move beyond doubt and experience the power of a praying church, watch this message and be inspired to pray with ex...

Discover how true unity in Christ’s kingdom can transform our communities! In this sermon, Pastor Leonce unpacks the powerful story of the early church in Antioch and shows how their revolutionary moment became a lasting movement of diverse believers united under one King — Jesus. Drawing connections between ancient Antioch and modern Atlanta, Pastor Leonce casts a bold vision to become “the Antio...

What if the boundaries we build in our churches and cities are the very ones God is calling us to break down? In this sermon from Acts 11:1-18, Pastor Leonce shows how Peter’s encounter with Cornelius reveals a gospel of radical inclusion. Just as God shattered barriers in the early church, the Holy Spirit is still breaking down walls of race, culture, and class today. This message challenges us t...

What happens when God's unpredictable grace collides with our neatly packaged faith? Are you limiting God's power by keeping Him in a box? In this sermon, you'll discover that this isn't just about grace - it's a call to abandon safe faith and step into God's unstoppable revolution. Whether you're a seeker or believer feeling stuck, this message will challenge everything you think you know about h...

What happens when God disrupts your comfort zone? In this message from Acts 10:17-33, Pastor Leonce explores how God used an uncomfortable encounter between Peter and Cornelius to change Christianity forever. This message is already preparing hearts around you. Your obedience to step beyond comfort zones unlocks His expansive grace in unexpected places. Sermon Guide 5 Day Devotional ______________...

Have you ever wondered, "Am I truly accepted by God?" If you've struggled with feeling worthy of divine love, this message is for you. In this powerful sermon from Acts 10, Pastor Leonce explores God's radical revelation to Peter, a moment that completely transformed his understanding of who belongs at God's table. When God challenged Peter's biases about purity and belonging, He was speaking to a...

Want to see God’s healing and transformation in your life and community? In this sermon from The Jesus Revolution series, discover how prayer and compassion open the door for God’s power to work through ordinary people for extraordinary impact. From the story of Dorcas in Acts 9, learn why faith must be lived out through acts of love, how prayer prepares the way for miracles, and practical ways to...

When Jesus transforms you, bold Christian witnessing becomes your mission. In Acts 9, we see one of the most powerful moments in Scripture: Paul’s conversion. Once a fierce persecutor of Christians, Saul encounters Jesus, and his life is forever changed. This Acts 9 sermon unpacks how Paul goes from silencing believers to sharing the gospel with boldness in the very synagogues where he once brough...

Is it possible for a nation’s heartbreak to become the birthplace of hope? In this powerful sermon from Jeremiah 7, Pastor Matt delivers a timely message that speaks to both personal and national pain. Through the lens of the prophet Jeremiah’s grief, we’re invited to wrestle with a sobering reality: it’s possible to desire God’s blessing while ignoring His call to justice, love, and care for the...

In this sermon, Pastor Leonce unpacks Acts 9:1-19a and the dramatic conversion of Saul—a man who once persecuted Christians—into one of the greatest voices for the gospel. Whether you’re wrestling with shame, doubt, or a painful past, this message is for you. Discover how one encounter with Jesus can rewrite your future and how your biggest mess might just be the beginning of your ministry. Sermon...