United City Church - Sundays

What if the greatest testimony of your life isn't how your love story begins—but how it endures? In this message, "Love One Another," we explore Jesus' powerful command in John 13 to love others the same way He has loved us. On the night before the cross, Jesus didn't spend His final moments talking about success, influence, or even theology. He washed His disciples'...

Is Jesus really the only way to God? It's one of the most controversial questions in our culture. Many people believe that all religions are simply different paths leading to the same destination. But is that what Jesus claimed? In Week 4 of our **Taboo** series, Pastor Jerbin Romero opens Scripture to examine one of Christianity's boldest claims: that Jesus isn't merely a teacher p...

AI & The Christian How should Christians think about artificial intelligence, technology, social media, and the digital world? In this message from Romans 12, we explore one of the most relevant conversations facing believers today: how to engage AI and technology without allowing them to shape our identity, relationships, and faith. Technology is not inherently evil, but like water, not every...

The D-Word | What Does the Bible Really Say About Divorce? Matthew 19:1-12 | Mark 10:1-12 | Malachi 2:16 Divorce is one of the most painful and personal topics many people will ever face. Whether you've experienced divorce yourself, grown up in a divorced home, are struggling in your marriage, or are trying to help someone you love through it, this message is for you. In this installment of o...

Sacred Ground | What Should Christians Think About Israel? Israel is one of the most discussed, debated, and misunderstood topics in our world today. Between politics, media coverage, history, and personal opinions, it can be difficult to know how Christians should think about Israel from a biblical perspective. In this message, Pastor explores what Scripture teaches about Israel, God's coven...

Love is not about falling into it. It's about staying. In the final message of our *Song of Us* series, we look at the closing chapters of Song of Solomon and discover what it takes to build a love that lasts. Not just a relationship that survives, but one that grows deeper through the years. Through Solomon and his bride, we see four principles for a lasting marriage: • Have Fresh Eyes • Hav...

Every relationship fights. The question is not *if* you’ll have conflict. The question is whether your conflict pushes you closer together…or farther apart. In this message from Song of Solomon 5–6, Pastor Chris Kouba walks through one of the most relatable moments in the entire book: a fight between two people who deeply love each other. Through their conflict, Scripture gives practical wisdom fo...

What does God actually say about sex? In a world where culture is loud, confusing, and constantly redefining intimacy, the Bible gives a radically different picture—one that is honest, beautiful, protective, and life-giving.  In this message from Song of Solomon 4–5, Pastor Chris Kouba walks through one of the most talked-about passages in Scripture and shows that God is not anti-sex… He’s the One...

What if the most important things you’re doing as a parent are the things nobody sees? In this special Mother’s Day message, Pastor Chris Kouba walks through Scripture to remind parents—especially moms—that their influence reaches far deeper than they realize. From marriage, to faith, to the ordinary moments around the dinner table, this message reveals how God uses everyday faithfulness to shape...

What happens after “I do”? In this message, Pastor Chris Kouba walks through *Song of Solomon 3:6–5:1* to show that the wedding isn’t the finish line—it’s the starting block. While culture often treats marriage as a milestone to reach, Scripture reveals it as a covenant to live out. From the wedding procession to the deeper meaning behind vows, this message unpacks what God says marriage is—and wh...

Real relationships don’t grow by accident—they grow with intention. In this message, Pastor Josh Thomas walks through Song of Solomon 2–3 to show us what it actually takes to build something real in a world full of “fake plant” relationships. From the outside, everything can look perfect—but without real care, there’s no life, no depth, and no lasting fruit. Bottom line: What’s real will always yi...

What Are We? | Song of Solomon 1:8–2:7 Dating doesn’t have to be confusing—but for most people, it is. In this message, we unpack one of the most important (and often overlooked) questions in relationships: What are we actually doing here? From undefined relationships to mixed signals, many of us step into dating without clarity, purpose, or a biblical framework. Walking through Song of Solomon 1:...

Why do we keep getting relationships wrong…even when we have more choice than ever? In this message, we kick off a brand-new series through the Song of Solomon by tackling one foundational truth that could change everything: Before you go looking for someone to find… become someone worth finding. Using the imagery of fragrance, fire, and formation, this message challenges both men and women to shi...

What if your past didn’t get the final word? This Easter message dives into one of the most powerful promises in Scripture—you are not just forgiven… you are claimed. In this message from 1 John 1:9, we walk through three life-changing truths: The Problem – Why we struggle to admit our sin The Solution – How Jesus didn’t ignore your debt… He paid it The Result – You’re not just pardoned—you’re ado...

What if forgiveness isn’t a one-time moment… but something you wear every day? In this message from our FORGIVEN series, we explore what it looks like to live out forgiveness in the everyday moments—the small frustrations, repeated offenses, and slow buildup of resentment that no one else sees. Walking through Colossians 3:1–14, this message reveals a powerful truth: Forgiveness is not an event yo...

What’s holding you back from forgiveness? In this message, we continue our FORGIVEN series by addressing the real tension so many people feel when it comes to letting go: “Yes… but…” Yes, you know you’re supposed to forgive… but what they did was real. Yes, you want freedom… but the pain still lingers. This message is honest, challenging, and ultimately freeing. Because forgiveness isn’t about exc...

What do you do with the pain someone else caused? In week two of our *FORGIVEN* series, we tackle one of the hardest questions in life: **how do you forgive when you’ve been deeply hurt?** Whether it was betrayal, abandonment, or something far more painful, the weight of unforgiveness can quietly imprison your heart. In this message, we walk through Matthew 18:21–35, where Jesus tells a powerful s...

Everyone has something they’re trying to hide. A mistake. A failure. A secret you hope no one ever finds out about. But what if the weight you’re carrying was never meant to stay hidden? In this message from Book of Psalms, Pastor Chris Kouba begins our FORGIVEN series by exploring the powerful truth King David discovered after one of the darkest seasons of his life: the path to freedom isn’t hidi...

What you build your life on determines what you can build with your life. In this powerful message from Joshua 24:14–15, Pastor Chris Kouba challenges us to draw a line in the sand and make a clear decision: “As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.” This isn’t just about finances — it’s about foundation, obedience, and allegiance. For five weeks, we’ve been dreaming about what God could do...

Have you ever thought, “I’m good. I give. I’ve arrived”? In this message from Mark 12:41–44 , Pastor Chris Kouba unpacks the powerful story of the widow’s two coins—and challenges everything we assume about generosity. Jesus sat down and watched people give. Not to judge their amount… but to reveal their heart. In a culture that measures generosity by size, Jesus measures it by sacrifice. As part...

Todd Stewart joins Pastor Chris Kouba to discuss a story of hope in unlikely places. The Hope Legacy Collective: hopelegacycollective.org Thanks for listening! NEXT STEPS Have you made a  decision to follow Jesus?  We'd love to guide you in that next step in your walk with Christ:  https://unitedcity.church/next-steps/ NEED PRAYER? Do you need prayer?  We'd love to pray for you and with...

Message from Pastor Chris Kouba | Sunday February 8,  2026. What do ten frames, sale math, and “guy math” all have in common? They don’t always add up. And that’s exactly where this message begins. In this week’s message from Malachi 3:6–10, we explore what might be the funniest math of all—God’s math. In His economy, 90% with God’s blessing goes further than 100% without it. It doesn’t make sense...

What happens when a generation drops the baton? In the 2021 Olympic 4x100 relay, Team USA had the fastest runners on the track—but they lost the race because they failed in the exchange zone. That moment changed everything. And Psalm 78 tells us the same is true spiritually. In this message, The Exchange Zone, we look at God’s blueprint for passing faith from one generation to the next. Asaph writ...

We live in a world designed to keep us angry. Algorithms reward outrage. Headlines provoke division. Comment sections fuel hostility.  The culture has a name for it: rage bait. But long before rage bait existed, Jesus prayed for an antidote. Message from Pastor Chris Kouba | Sunday January 18,  2026. In this powerful message from John 17:20–26, Pastor Chris Kouba walks through Jesus’ final recorde...

As a new year begins, many of us set resolutions hoping life will get better—more health, more money, less stress. But what if the things we’re asking for aren’t what we actually need? Message from Pastor Chris Kouba | Sunday January 11,  2026. In this message, Pastor Chris Kouba walks through John 17:6–19, one of the most intimate moments in Scripture—Jesus praying out loud for His followers. Ins...