Unity Presbyterian - Denver, NC

This week in worship it is the first week of Advent, the four Sundays leading up to Christmas. We read echoes of "Fear Not" throughout the Bible. The Israelites faced an enormous task before them: years of rebuilding homes, replanting fields, and restoring community after years of exile. And yet, amid all that hard work, Isaiah offers them something far greater — a vision of hope. A hope for a bri...

This week in worship, we are reminded that we should be living in a state of gratitude. It is so easy to see the struggles and the burdens, which make it very hard to see the blessings. But Paul reminds us to live with gratitude, because when we give thanks, we are choosing to see the world as a place filled with God’s generosity. Come to worship this week as we build a new wardrobe out of compass...

What course are you on? Are you running a race of self-preservation or do you run the race of kindness and generosity? This week in worship, Pastor David takes a look at the Apostle Paul as he returns to prison in Rome. We will learn that the outcome of our lives matters much less than the purpose for which we live. Join us as we dive deeper into this topic on Sunday.

This week in worship, Pastor David begins a series on blessings, those we give and those we get. It is All Saints Day, and we explore the ways that we are called to be saints of the Lord, living our lives in a way that sets us apart from others.

Our Compassion, Peace, and Justice Team has worked with Pastor David to bring you services of peace this week. We all need more peace in our world, and that starts with peace in our own lives. Together we will explore the world through the eyes of those who are most vulnerable - the poor, the widow, the immigrant, and the orphan. 

This week in worship, we begin our season of Stewardship. Pastor David talks about our investment in God's kingdom, how what we give of not only our resources but also our time can shape the future of the world. There is nothing wrong with wanting a nice house or a new car, but we must recognize them for what they are…temporary. We have an opportunity to invest in things that will never end.

This week in worship, Pastor Dana takes a look at our prayer life. How do you pray? Do you always ask for things, or wait until you're in a bind before turning to God? You're not alone! We talk about the best ways to supercharge your prayer life as we meet in worship this week.

This week in worship, it is World Communion Sunday. This is a great chance for Christians around the world to come together, united through this holy sacrament. The message of Jesus is for the whole world. Our humanity depends on the humanity of all people. When we celebrate communion, we proclaim that we belong to a church much larger than just our local congregation or denomination—we belong to...

This week in worship, Pastor David concludes our series on Philippians with a look at our thoughts. What do you dwell on? Do your thoughts produce anxiety or peace? Paul tells us the secret of becoming people who are content and at peace.

This week in worship, Pastor David moves to Philippians 3 as we look at the role models of our faith. Our truest identity is not found in earthly things but in Christ, who has claimed us as citizens of heaven. Like Paul and the saints who have gone before us, we press on toward the goal, keeping our eyes on Jesus. Following their example, we live now as ambassadors of God’s kingdom on earth.

Pastor David moves to chapter 2 of Philippians this week as we take a look at the qualities of a church. According to Paul, the church should be unified in their priorities. Find out what priorities Paul valued and how we can follow his advice today.

This week in worship, we begin a new series from the book of Philippians. Philippians is Paul’s warm and encouraging letter to the church in Philippi, written from prison yet overflowing with joy. He thanks them for their partnership in the gospel and urges them to live in unity, humility, and faithfulness to Christ. Over the next four weeks, we will explore the words of Paul as he emphasizes that...

This week in worship, we conclude this series as Daniel faces the lion's den. He has faced some challenging circumstances, yet throughout it all, Daniel has remained faithful to God. This week, Daniel's greatest challenge becomes his greatest testimony. Daniel still speaks to us today, as he encourages us to be brave and remain unwaveringly committed to God. 

This week in worship, a hand writes a mysterious message on the wall that terrifies the king, and Daniel is there to interpret the dire warning. Don't you wish God was that obvious with his messages to us? Or does God send us messages that we fail to pay attention to? How can we tune in to God while liivng in a world filled with distractions?

This week in worship, Pastor David continues in the book of Daniel as we find Daniel interpreting dreams, not because he had the ability to do so, but because he asked God to give him the knowledge. He believed in God's ability to do the seemingly impossible. When we are faced with something that seems like it can't be done, do we turn to God in prayer or try to rely on our own abilities? Let's se...

David is back from sabbatical this week as he begins a series on the life of Daniel. As we begin in the first chapter of Daniel, we find Daniel as a hostage, taken from his own country and brought to Babylon to be taught their customs. Daniel asks to eat his customary food instead of the king's food, remaining steadfast to God's ways. 

This week, we continue our series on joy as we explore the story of Mary and Martha. How can we find fulfilment in our lives by doing less? That sounds very counterintuitive to what the world would have us believe, but Jesus tells us that Mary, who chose to sit and listen to Jesus, chose the very best over Martha, who was working in the kitchen. Do we stop to listen and make time for Jesus in our...

This is the final week in our sermon series on the book of James, and Pastor Dana tackles the challenging topic of submitting yourself to God. What does it mean to submit? How do you surrender what you want to what God wants? What happens when we give up our wants and wishes and go with God? We discuss the choices between the wisdom of the world and the wisdom of God.

This week, we back up to chapter 1 in the book of James, where Pastor Dana talks about faith in action. We can't just sit still and hear about the word of God, but our faith requires us to move and act. Where are you living out your faith? What does being a servant of God mean you have to do? Where does the Spirit move you to work in the kingdom?

This week, Pastor Dana begins a new series from the book of James, taking a look at the power of our words. The world was created from a word. Our words have the power to heal or to hurt. How do you use your words? Do you think about it, or carelessly say things you don't mean?

This week, we celebrate our fathers, and the father of us all, our Father God. The word father has different meanings for us all, depending on our own family experiences, so it is important to see what the bible has to say about God and the qualities of a good father. We will dig into Psalm 103 as we explore the themes of love and compassion. Thanks to Pastor Reed Conley of Artisan Church for bein...

This week is Pentecost, the day we celebrate the gift of the Holy Spirit, given to us by Jesus to be our advocate, our friend, and our guide. Pentecost is a powerful reminder that God is still moving, still breathing life into weary hearts, still stirring up courage in places we least expect. The Holy Spirit wasn’t a one-time gift for a group of first-century believers. That same Spirit is still g...

This week, Pastor Dana begins a short series on the Power of the Holy Spirit. The Spirit is the mysterious part of the Trinity and doesn't get talked about as much as God the Father and Jesus Christ, probably because the early church focused more on Jesus and his divinity. But it is the Holy Spirit who reminds us of Jesus' teachings, who urges us to open our minds and hearts, who helps us pay atte...

Didf you need help finding a gift for Mother's day? Let's see what David came up with as we explore the story of Moses' mother Jochebed.