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Much confusion in Christian life comes from ignoring the simple truth that God is more interested in developing our character… than in anything else. We worry when God seems to be silent about specific issues such as "Which career should I choose?". The truth is there are many careers or paths that would be right in God's eyes for you. God is primarily interested in who you are, more than in what...

Paul told the Corinthians of the importance of the correct understanding about the Spirit, he goes on to talk about the work of the Spirit. Paul's assessment of the church in Corinth does not focus on how many members they have on their average attendance, or their total or per capita giving. Instead, Paul focuses on their actions, and the choices they made in their lives as Christians; on their g...

When “God said”. (Genesis 1:2-3) That means when he spoke; when He said the word. "Let there be light." And behold there was light. The voice of God- is mighty beyond our comprehension. The voice of God is powerful enough to bring creation into existence and yet soft enough to comfort an aching heart. As He comforted a despondent Elijah in 1 Kings 19:9-13. The same way God comforts us when we list...

As we begin a new year, let us remember that the first words of the Bible are, “In the beginning”. John begins his Gospel with the same words, “In the beginning. God understands our weaknesses and frailties, and doesn’t set us up to only have one opportunity a year to start over. Right? If you would like us to pray for you, please send your prayer request to: pastor@ustepin.com If you would like t...

We're awaiting Jesus! Merry Christmas! It’s incredible… Salvation came… when Jesus came… A little baby was born a little more than 2,000 years ago under very unimpressive circumstances… He was born to poor working people… living in an oppressed country… He was born while the parents were on a journey that was required… involuntary… and they had to stay in a stable instead of in a home. The baby wa...

Through his act of love the world was forgiven, our sins have been washed away! Do you believe? If you would like us to pray for you, please send your prayer request to: pastor@ustepin.com If you would like to see this or previous messages, either as video or audio versions, please visit us at: https://www.ustepin.com We feel God is blessing us as we create these weekly Sunday sermons and that is...

In Isaiah 12:1-6 we find a message of joy. If we compare Isaiah 12, this song of Joy, with Psalm 30 where we find a psalm of trust and then if we compare those songs to John the Baptist's message, we realize that to have JOY, that profound abundant JOY that only comes from God, we come to realize that it all starts with repentance. For us to follow Jesus means more than saying the right words; it...

Let me ask you: Is what you do remembered with joy by those who don’t know our Lord? Do your acts of kindness lift others up? Friends, perhaps we need to look closely at our communities, at our churches, our circle, maybe help our ministers, maybe help missionaries who are far away through prayer, with hospitality, and financial gifts. Maybe with those attitudes and actions you just might reflect...

I think it’s clear that the first time Jesus came, was to bring the hope of salvation, but at his second coming, His coming will be for judgment so we should confidently await Christ’s return to bring justice and restoration to his people. This is our new hope. If you would like us to pray for you, please send your prayer request to: pastor@ustepin.com If you would like to see this or previous mes...

In the Bible, an apocalypse is a moment when God pulls back the curtain that hides heaven from earth. The Revelation offers glimpses of a holy reality which is normally hid from our eyes. We need to consider that each letter was directed to a church then in existence. but this letter also speaks to conditions in the church throughout history, both in the church today and in our individual lives no...

It seems that God not only allows adversity but even brings it upon us at times—not because we lack faith or are disobedient, but as a way to increase our faith. Tribulation helps us to mature into the people of faith God wants us to be. Many Christians live in discouragement because they don’t realize how God uses adversity to increase our faith. If you would like us to pray for you, please send...

Have you ever been so thirsty that even the thought of a cup of water seemed like paradise? But if you think about it, throughout Scripture, we see that dryness is given as an example of that came about when God’s people were not doing what God had asked them to do. By the same token when you think about it, droughts just might lead us to Christ in the first place and cause us to be true worshiper...

God’s grace, God’s mercy is unbelievable. It goes so far beyond what we can imagine. Jesus gave us two commandments calling them “the first” beginning with: The Lord our God is the one and only Lord. And you must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, all your mind, and all your strength.’ And then follows the second commandment: The second is equally important: ‘Love your neig...

In Scripture, there is only one reference to God giving us a white stone with a new name: this white stone is called the acquittal stone. So how do we receive this stone? Well, all Scripture points to only one way: Gods forgiveness of sin which is given without us deserving it, through faith in Jesus Christ our Lord. If you would like us to pray for you, please send your prayer request to: pastor@...

In Chapter 10 Mark records that John and James went to Jesus with their request and Mark wants us to know how Jesus responded. Jesus said: What can I do for you? Have you been asked that question lately? What would it look like if the question turned into: What can you do for me? If you would like us to pray for you, please send your prayer request to: pastor@ustepin.com If you would like to see t...

We are always tempted to think that the difficulties of the present overshadow the reality of God’s promise. When we trust our own efforts instead of Christ’s power, we, too, are in danger of turning our backs on God, but our own efforts are never adequate, only Christ can see us through. If you would like us to pray for you, please send your prayer request to: pastor@ustepin.com If you would like...

Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, He wasn’t born to affluent parents. He received no special education. Yet He is the One who sustains the universe by the power of his command; the One who gave himself to free us from the grip of sin and death; the One who, even now, reigns in the heavens, seated at the right hand of God. If you would like us to pray for you, please send your prayer request to...

Turf wars are nothing new, even 2,000 years ago, there were turf wars and those can be so petty. They happened to Moses, it happened to Jesus. If you would like us to pray for you, please send your prayer request to: pastor@ustepin.com If you would like to see this or previous messages, either as video or audio versions, please visit us at: https://www.ustepin.com We feel God is blessing us as we...

Have you ever had difficulty reading people? Here’s what the disciples did: 33 After they arrived at Capernaum and settled in a house, Jesus asked his disciples, “What were you discussing out on the road?” 34 But they didn’t answer, because they had been arguing about which of them was the greatest. ? Have you ever had a hard time deciding if a person might become a good friend? Or if a person mig...

I know that during the summer many of us like to go camping into the middle of the forest, just to get away from it all. Many people do, some almost every week. So, you know the ropes, there’s no great risk in doing that. But at some point, you likely had to stop and listen to advice, to hear what you should do, right? So, why is it so hard for us to listen? From the very first page of the Scriptu...

We live in an age where we carefully note what is clean and what is not. This became much more noticeable during Covid 19 and it seems we’ve kept that mentality. By the same token, have you noticed that in many cases we have become a people who see “unclean” not only when others are physically sick, but also if their behavior is different. We look at the way people talk in public, the way they eat...

One morning a young coed female student was being interviewed on television and maybe you’ve seen this interview, but the question she was asked was to tell us about her religious beliefs. She said, "Oh yes, I believe in God, but I'm not nuts about Him." I had to scratch my head on that answer… If you would like us to pray for you, please send your prayer request to: pastor@ustepin.com If you woul...

Once a Christian educator wrote and taught a great deal about the idea of place or maybe let’s call it a portion of space that is available as something unique and distinct from a mere location… this concept made me ask… have you ever taken a closer look at a spider web? Well, I got curious, and so I did. If you would like us to pray for you, please send your prayer request to: pastor@ustepin.com...

How would you feel if your father said this to you: “I am going where everyone on earth must someday go. Take courage and be a man. Observe the requirements of the Lord your God and follow all his ways”. 1 Kings 2:2-3a. If your father spoke to you as David did to Solomon, how would you react? If you would like us to pray for you, please send your prayer request to: pastor@ustepin.com If you would...

When you make bread, you put in the ingredients and your hands do the work. If you change anything in the recipe you know that the bread will come out differently, right? But, Jesus is the bread of life and He doesn't change. Ever! If you would like us to pray for you, please send your prayer request to: pastor@ustepin.com If you would like to see this or previous messages, either as video or audi...