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In this edition of UBC Sermon Discussions, Pastor Jason Wing answers questions from his sermon from the Ladies and Gentlemen sermon series.

June 7th: This morning UBC continues on our with our mini series titled Ladies and Gentlemen discussing how biblical womanhood and manhood was perfectly promoted and practiced in the life and ministry of Jesus.

In this edition of UBC Sermon Discussions, Pastor Bill answers questions that originated from his sermon out of Proverbs 31 in UBC's "Ladies & Gentlemen" sermon series. Main Idea: Biblical Manhood and Womanhood embraces Godly wisdom and rejects sinful foolishness Questions discussed in this episode: Q. I have a couple of questions about women working outside of the home. Is it biblical for a woman to join the workforce or should they, in most situations, be homemakers? And if being a homemaker is the primary job of the woman, then why is it encouraged so much for women to attend college and pursue a career-- Even if it is not the Church encouraging it, the lack of the Church speaking directly into such matters leaves the push for women to go to college almost the only voice that people hear. Q. Could you expand on what Proverbs 31 teaches about women, particularly in the context of work, entrepreneurship, and motherhood? This seems to be a polarizing topic among Christian women today. Many women I know deeply love Jesus and their families while also feeling called to participate in business, entrepreneurship, or the workforce. I often see women swinging between two extremes, either feeling guilty for working outside the home or finding much of their identity in their work. What does a biblically balanced perspective look like? How does the Proverbs 31 woman help us think about faithful stewardship of both family and vocational calling, and what wisdom would you offer to women who may lean toward either extreme? We have created a place where you can send us your questions regarding the sermons or topics we discuss in these podcasts. Send them to sermonquestions@ubcbeavercreek.com.

May 31st: This morning UBC continues on our with our mini series titled Ladies and Gentlemen discussing what Manhood and Womanhood looks like biblically. Today, Elder Bill Letcher how Biblical Womanhood & Manhood embraces Godly wisdom and rejects sinful foolishness

Big Idea: Biblical manhood and womanhood had principles today that come from the patterns of the old testament Pattern #1 Men as the Formal Leaders of God's people Pattern #2 Men as the recognized heads of their families Pattern #3 Women as glad (and grieving) childbearers in their families Pattern #4 Women as heroic helpers of God's people Practicing Biblical womanhood and manhood means: Acknowledging the male and female patterns in Scripture, including the OT Accepting the principles of men as heads and women as helpers in their families and in God's family Admitting our need for Jesus to faithfully (not flawlessly) implement these principles Q. We've explicitly stated that biblical manhood can be fulfilled outside of marriage but I don't recall the opposite being said. For completeness sake, can biblical womanhood be fulfilled outside of marriage? Q. In pursuit of aligning my actions and thoughts with principles of Biblical womanhood in everyday life (not in the context of church leadership), how do I discern when a desire to exercise leadership or authority is coming from my created personality, my spiritual gifts, or from a sinful desire to have dominance? Q. How can I use principles in scripture to approach the concept of household voting and similar patriarchal ideology gaining traction in the far right political movement without contradicting the truth I know about God's plan for male leadership in the household? (I'm thinking about Doug Wilson and the Reformed Evangelical Church or trad wives, etc.) Q. If Adam had not eaten the forbidden fruit presented by Eve, would we have been cursed? Q. Jason did a great job defining extreme worldviews on masculinity and feminism. However, it would be helpful to expound on the dangers of less extreme worldviews. Most of us do not live in the extreme. Q. What about the tradwife vs girlboss debacles that oftentimes lead to division?...There is the male “feminist” vs “macho-man” battle. For the feminist inclined men: They defer to women so much that it breeds isolation. And unfairly burdens them with family responsibility. How does this mar the plan God ordained? For the macho inclined men: They balk at doing the dishes or laundry and demean other men that would take up less ‘manly' pursuits. How does this negate God's plan? These are two less extreme worldviews that most people hold and yet they breed hurt. Q. Does manhood and womanhood have more to do with our intrinsic souls and the way we uniquely bear His image than the daily lived out responsibilities we bear? Thank you for listening and sending in your questions. As a reminder you can send your questions to SermonQuestions@ubcbeavercreek.com and we will see you next week.

May 24th: This morning UBC continues on our with our mini series titled Ladies and Gentlemen discussing what Manhood and Womanhood looks like biblically. Today, Lead Pastor Jason Wing discusses how biblical womanhood and manhood has principles for today that come from the patterns of the Old Testament

In this edition of UBC Sermon Discussions pastor Jason Wing answers questions from his sermon series Ladies and GentlemenThe main idea for the sermon was: Biblical womanhood and manhood starts in the design of creationQuestions discussed in this episode:Q. Define Complementarianism:What are ways you've seen this abused in your years of ministry? And what are ways you have seen it biblically work resulting in God's church flourishing?Q. Man is made in the image of God. Can you dive into that a bit deeper? I hear from some religions that this means man is made how God “imagined” him to be…or how He “thought” rather than a full reflection of Him. Also, with my background of Mormonism, they interpret this to be as God actually once was, man is now. Man was created exactly the way God once was so that man may became how God is now (progressive perfectionism - my phrase and not an official term). Of course, this is rubbish, but the truth lies somewhere in between these viewpoints, right? But what does that really mean?Q. A comment was made during the sermon where man is decaying (paraphrased-not sure if that was the word used). Jesus was born as a man, but not with a sin nature since He was born of the Spirit. I know He grew and matured, but would His body have been different in this aspect? Other than perhaps (possibly and unproven) a longer life than others, would He have aged differently with no sin? Scripture says He was fully man, so I don't think so. But He was perfect. This may be a rabbit trail that has no full answer and not worth the time to consider. We may not know since His purpose was to take our place in His thirties. Q. Given the topic of the current sermon series, it seems like it could be a fitting time for the position paper on Deacons. Do the elders have any updates on this paper?Q. There was a point in Jason's sermon where he mentioned that biblical manhood isn't necessarily tied to marriage, and that if that was the case, Jesus wouldn't have been one! To that point, my question is: what are some practical ways Jesus represented manhood in how he lived his life and interacted with people? If we are to live like Christ, the perfect representation of God's being, what does that look like for us imperfect Christians? Q: As a healthcare professional who also teaches at the University-level, it is confusing and difficult to see many organizations and individuals choose an anti-biblical and frankly anti-scientific view on transgenderism. However, all truth is God's truth and there is still much truth in healthcare and the Academy. How do Christians avoid "throwing the baby out with the bath water" (rejecting most/all medicine and higher education) based on the high visibility of this issue?Q. Bonus question: How do we, or should we, work with people who may agree in part but not completely on this issue (e.g. Bruce [Caitlyn] Jenner is transgender but advocates for separation in sports)?We have created a place where you can send us your questions regarding the sermons or topics we discuss in these podcasts. Send them to sermonquestions@ubcbeavercreek.com.

May 17th: This morning UBC continues on our with our mini series titled Ladies and Gentlemen discussing what Manhood and Womanhood looks like biblically. Today, Elder Tim West brings the message from Genesis 3 discussing how biblical womanhood and manhood was shattered by Adam's sin, but Christ's blood can make it whole again.

In this edition of UBC Sermon Discussions pastor Jason Wing answers questions from his sermon series Ladies and GentlemenThe main idea for the sermon was: Biblical womanhood and manhood starts in the design of creationQuestions discussed in this episode:Q. Define Complementarianism:What are ways you've seen this abused in your years of ministry? And what are ways you have seen it biblically work resulting in God's church flourishing?Q. Man is made in the image of God. Can you dive into that a bit deeper? I hear from some religions that this means man is made how God “imagined” him to be…or how He “thought” rather than a full reflection of Him. Also, with my background of Mormonism, they interpret this to be as God actually once was, man is now. Man was created exactly the way God once was so that man may became how God is now (progressive perfectionism - my phrase and not an official term). Of course, this is rubbish, but the truth lies somewhere in between these viewpoints, right? But what does that really mean?Q. A comment was made during the sermon where man is decaying (paraphrased-not sure if that was the word used). Jesus was born as a man, but not with a sin nature since He was born of the Spirit. I know He grew and matured, but would His body have been different in this aspect? Other than perhaps (possibly and unproven) a longer life than others, would He have aged differently with no sin? Scripture says He was fully man, so I don't think so. But He was perfect. This may be a rabbit trail that has no full answer and not worth the time to consider. We may not know since His purpose was to take our place in His thirties. Q. Given the topic of the current sermon series, it seems like it could be a fitting time for the position paper on Deacons. Do the elders have any updates on this paper?Q. There was a point in Jason's sermon where he mentioned that biblical manhood isn't necessarily tied to marriage, and that if that was the case, Jesus wouldn't have been one! To that point, my question is: what are some practical ways Jesus represented manhood in how he lived his life and interacted with people? If we are to live like Christ, the perfect representation of God's being, what does that look like for us imperfect Christians? Q: As a healthcare professional who also teaches at the University-level, it is confusing and difficult to see many organizations and individuals choose an anti-biblical and frankly anti-scientific view on transgenderism. However, all truth is God's truth and there is still much truth in healthcare and the Academy. How do Christians avoid "throwing the baby out with the bath water" (rejecting most/all medicine and higher education) based on the high visibility of this issue?Q. Bonus question: How do we, or should we, work with people who may agree in part but not completely on this issue (e.g. Bruce [Caitlyn] Jenner is transgender but advocates for separation in sports)?We have created a place where you can send us your questions regarding the sermons or topics we discuss in these podcasts. Send them to sermonquestions@ubcbeavercreek.com.

In this edition of UBC Sermon Discussions pastor Jason Wing answers questions from his sermon out of 1 Corinthians 7:25-40The main idea for the sermon was: A maturing church will be full of people living with eternity in mind, whether they are married or unmarried.Questions discussed in this episode:Q. Were any of the apostles married? Jesus called them to leave everything and follow him. We don't hear much about their families. How does a Christ-follower balance family life and devoutly following Jesus?Q. What counsel would you give to those who feel they have a full work/family schedule, but who also feel called to some degree of “leveling up” in ministry yet don't feel equipped in this season with the family support that might require? Put differently: How can we properly view this passage in light of the sentiment “your family is your first ministry,” and not using that as a potential excuse to avoid seeking any further responsibility in the church at large?Q. Great CT Studd quote yesterday. Some may receive that and say the only life really worth living is that of a pastor or missionary. Could you give some specific examples of how to apply Studd's quote in the seemingly mundane, ordinary lives of many Christians who will stay in the States, work regular jobs, and live lives that seem not all that extraordinary? Q. I've always thought that I should get married because then I could serve the Lord better than I could if I was alone. Is that correct?Q. I'm single and heading to the mission field. Do you think I should get married?We have created a place where you can send us your questions regarding the sermons or topics we discuss in these podcasts. Send them to sermonquestions@ubcbeavercreek.com.

May 3rd: This morning Lead Pastor Jason Wing leads us through 1st Corinthians Chapter 7:25-40 walking us through how a maturing church will be full of people living with eternity in mind, whether they are married or unmarried.

In this edition of UBC Sermon Discussions pastor Jason Wing answers questions from his sermon out of 1 Corinthians 7:1-16The main idea for the sermon was: A maturing church will be marked by members pursuing and practicing Godly marriages.Questions discussed in this episode:Q. When it comes to sexual intimacy between married couples, what advice would you give two spouses who have different degrees of desire for sexual intimacy with each other?Q. We got a few questions on this subject, so I'll try to tie them together here. I have heard that some use this passage to suggest that one spouse must do anything sexually that their spouse wants… even going so far as to suggest that there is no such thing as rape if you're married. Can you speak to the ways this verse has been abused/can be abused? What's the best Scriptural antidote against people using 1 Cor 7 to argue against consensuality being necessary in sex in marriage?Q. What advice would you give a married couple regarding healing and moving forward from sinful sexual engagement with each other before marriage?Q. Pastor Jason, In reference to 1 Corinthians 7:5, we are told to give your body to our spouse so that, "Satan may not tempt you because of your lack of self-control," In your sermon, you mainly focused on how this giving of your body can protect your spouse from self-control of sexual sin specifically. Can the idea of protection of self-control be applied to other types of sins/addictions from a pleasure seeking sense (alcohol, drugs, gambling etc)? In summary, is giving of your body to protect from sin only for sexual sins, or can this also be to include other sins that seek to fill similar pleasure seeking reactions?We have created a place where you can send us your questions regarding the sermons or topics we discuss in these podcasts. Send them to sermonquestions@ubcbeavercreek.com.

April 19th: This morning, Lead Pastor Jason Wing continues our sermon series in 1st Corinthians discussing chapters 7:1-16 discussing how a maturing church will be marked by members pursuing and practicing godly marriages.

In this edition of UBC Sermon Discussions pastor Jason Wing answers questions from his sermon out of 1 Corinthians 7:1-16The main idea for the sermon was: A maturing church will be marked by members pursuing and practicing Godly marriages.Questions discussed in this episode:Q. When it comes to sexual intimacy between married couples, what advice would you give two spouses who have different degrees of desire for sexual intimacy with each other?Q. We got a few questions on this subject, so I'll try to tie them together here. I have heard that some use this passage to suggest that one spouse must do anything sexually that their spouse wants… even going so far as to suggest that there is no such thing as rape if you're married. Can you speak to the ways this verse has been abused/can be abused? What's the best Scriptural antidote against people using 1 Cor 7 to argue against consensuality being necessary in sex in marriage?Q. What advice would you give a married couple regarding healing and moving forward from sinful sexual engagement with each other before marriage?Q. Pastor Jason, In reference to 1 Corinthians 7:5, we are told to give your body to our spouse so that, "Satan may not tempt you because of your lack of self-control," In your sermon, you mainly focused on how this giving of your body can protect your spouse from self-control of sexual sin specifically. Can the idea of protection of self-control be applied to other types of sins/addictions from a pleasure seeking sense (alcohol, drugs, gambling etc)? In summary, is giving of your body to protect from sin only for sexual sins, or can this also be to include other sins that seek to fill similar pleasure seeking reactions?We have created a place where you can send us your questions regarding the sermons or topics we discuss in these podcasts. Send them to sermonquestions@ubcbeavercreek.com.

April 19th: This morning, Lead Pastor Jason Wing continues our sermon series in 1st Corinthians discussing chapters 7:1-16 discussing how a maturing church will be marked by members pursuing and practicing godly marriages.

In this edition of UBC Sermon Discussions pastor Jason Wing answers questions from his sermon out of 1 Corinthians 6:12-20The main idea for the sermon was: A maturing church is full of people who stop using their bodies to sexually sin and start using them to worship God.Questions discussed in this episode:Q. I have had conversations with people who have told me that they don't ever see Jesus speak against homosexuality, just Paul. In your sermon you used the illustration of a junk drawer when you defined “sexual immorality,” meaning it includes homosexuality, sex outside of marriage, looking at women lustfully (pornography), and masturbation. Does this apply to Jesus' words in Matthew 15:19 when he says: For out of the heart come evil thoughts, murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false witness, slander. (ESV)? And how would you address someone who says Jesus never speaks about homosexuality?Q. Can you define what Paul is saying about the only sin against the body is sexual immorality? “Every other sin a person commits is outside the body, but the sexually immoral person sins against his own body.” So no other sin is “against” my own body?Q. After listening to the sermon one question I had was this: apart from the obvious; (pornography, adultery both physically and of the mind, abuse) what is considered sexually immoral between a man and a wife? Not to sound too crass but I don't want to just have boring relations with my wife. But I also do not want to be caught up in sexual immorality either.We have created a place where you can send us your questions regarding the sermons or topics we discuss in these podcasts. Send them to sermonquestions@ubcbeavercreek.com.

March 22nd: This week, Lead Pastor Jason Wing continues the 1st Corinthians Sermon Series in chapter 6 sharing how a maturing church will make every effort to settle disputes among members internally, not externally.

April 5th: This Easter Sunday, Lead Pastor Jason Wing brings the message from Mark 16 sharing about the resurrection of Christ and that Jesus is the risen King who lives to give us life.

April 3rd: This Good Friday, Scott Dixon brings the message on the crucifixion of Christ.

March 29th: This week, STUMIN takes over! Rob Slouffman, UBC's Director of Student Ministries, leads the service with our students. Rob brings the message from Mark 11:1-11 discussing Palm Sunday.

In this edition of UBC Sermon Discussions pastor Jason Wing answers questions from his sermon out of 1 Corinthians 3:1-23. The main idea for the sermon was: A maturing church will be gradually growing and purposely uniting in Christ.Questions discussed in this episode:Q. Define "milk" versus "solid food" when it comes to preaching. (V.2 I fed you with milk, not solid food, for you were not ready for it.)Q. When "the church" is used in scripture does it mean a physical building or the body of Christ?Q.Should verses 16-17 [Do you not know that you are God's temple and that God's Spirit dwells in you? If anyone destroys God's temple, God will destroy him. For God's temple is holy, and you are that temple.] give pause to believers who adorn themselves (God's temple) with tattoos or piercings or even the imagery of cremation vs burial of others or when it comes suicide. We have created a place where you can send us your questions regarding the sermons or topics we discuss in these podcasts. Send them to sermonquestions@ubcbeavercreek.com.

March 22nd: This week, Lead Pastor Jason Wing continues the 1st Corinthians Sermon Series in chapter 6 sharing how a maturing church will make every effort to settle disputes among members internally, not externally.

In this edition of UBC Sermon Discussions pastor Jason Wing answers questions from his sermon out of 1 Corinthians 5:1-13

In this part 2 edition of UBC Sermon Discussions pastor Jason Wing answers questions from his sermon out of 1 Corinthians 5:1-13The main idea for the sermon was: A maturing church will sometimes need to remove its members for God's redemptive purposes.Questions discussed in this episode:Q. What is church discipline?Q. At UBC, do you have to be a member in order to be brought under discipline?Q. How do we handle it if the friend in a habitual lifestyle sin goes to another church? Do we cut off friendship with them?Q. How do I relate with a believing family member who is unrepentant in their sin/under church discipline? I'm thinking of thing like when I see them in future family gatherings or things like that?Q. You talked about “confronting.” In the sermon, you also mentioned that Is church discipline handled sensitively, privately? What does the process usually look like?Q. So, we practice discipline in the manner described in Matthew chapter 18. It seem like this passage is not talking about someone who falls temporarily, but living a lifestyle. How do you know when to confront in love?Q. I understand that the purpose for church discipline is for the repentance, reconciliation, and spiritual growth of the individual being disciplined. Let's assume someone is listening who has been removed from UBC (or from another church), but they are interested in being reconciled and restored. Can you go into detail of what that would look like and how the church would come alongside the individual in this process?Q. In your closing prayer you mentioned something to the effect of “trusting that uncomfortable parts of scripture like this are good for us.” How do we find that balance of not being a stereotypical “hellfire and damnation Baptist church” and something like a prosperity gospel seeker-friendly church?We have created a place where you can send us your questions regarding the sermons or topics we discuss in these podcasts. Send them to sermonquestions@ubcbeavercreek.com.

March 15th: This week, Lead Pastor Jason Wing continues the 1st Corinthians Sermon Series in chapter 5 explaining how a maturing church will sometimes need to remove its members for God's redemptive purposes.

In this edition of UBC Sermon Discussions pastor Jason Wing answers questions from his sermon out of 1 Corinthians 3:1-23. The main idea for the sermon was: A maturing church will be gradually growing and purposely uniting in Christ.Questions discussed in this episode:Q. Define "milk" versus "solid food" when it comes to preaching. (V.2 I fed you with milk, not solid food, for you were not ready for it.)Q. When "the church" is used in scripture does it mean a physical building or the body of Christ?Q.Should verses 16-17 [Do you not know that you are God's temple and that God's Spirit dwells in you? If anyone destroys God's temple, God will destroy him. For God's temple is holy, and you are that temple.] give pause to believers who adorn themselves (God's temple) with tattoos or piercings or even the imagery of cremation vs burial of others or when it comes suicide. We have created a place where you can send us your questions regarding the sermons or topics we discuss in these podcasts. Send them to sermonquestions@ubcbeavercreek.com.

March 8th: This week, Lead Pastor Jason Wing continues the 1st Corinthians Sermon Series in chapter 4 discussing how a maturing church learns from the example of the godly not the wisdom of the worldly.

In this edition of UBC Sermon Discussions pastor Jason Wing answers questions from his sermon out of 1 Corinthians 3:1-23. The main idea for the sermon was: A maturing church will be gradually growing and purposely uniting in Christ.Questions discussed in this episode:Q. Define "milk" versus "solid food" when it comes to preaching. (V.2 I fed you with milk, not solid food, for you were not ready for it.)Q. When "the church" is used in scripture does it mean a physical building or the body of Christ?Q.Should verses 16-17 [Do you not know that you are God's temple and that God's Spirit dwells in you? If anyone destroys God's temple, God will destroy him. For God's temple is holy, and you are that temple.] give pause to believers who adorn themselves (God's temple) with tattoos or piercings or even the imagery of cremation vs burial of others or when it comes suicide. We have created a place where you can send us your questions regarding the sermons or topics we discuss in these podcasts. Send them to sermonquestions@ubcbeavercreek.com.

March 1st: This week, Lead Pastor Jason Wing continues the 1st Corinthians Sermon Series in chapter 3 discussing how a maturing church will be gradually growing and purposefully uniting in Christ.

In this edition of UBC Sermon Discussions UBC's Director of Connections Brian Tanedo answers questions from his sermon out of 1 Corinthians 2:6-13. The main idea for the sermon was: A mature church understands the gospel and it changes how they live.Questions discussed in this episode:Q. What does a spiritually immature Christian look like? And what does a spiritually mature Christian look like?Q. You shared a story of how a cult tried to recruit you while you were shopping at Walmart. Isn't it eye-opening that those who have a false view of the gospel are more proactive and enthusiastic about their false gospel than most Christians are about the true gospel?Q.The passage you preached from tells Christ followers that we know the truth about Jesus and that others who don't know Jesus are not enlightened to this eternal truth. How should this wisdom affect our everyday lives?Q. What happens when a Christian ignores the wisdom of the Holy Spirit?Q. The spiritual person judges all things, but is himself to be judged by no one. (1 Corinthians 2:15, ESV). But I always hear that a Christian shouldn't judge. We have created a place where you can send us your questions regarding the sermons or topics we discuss in these podcasts. Send them to sermonquestions@ubcbeavercreek.com.

Feb 22nd: This morning Brian Tanedo, UBC's Director of Connections, brings the message from 1st Corinthians, continuing our sermon series in 1st Corinthians.

In this edition of UBC Sermon Discussions Dr. Jeremy Kimble answers questions from his sermon out of 1 Corinthians 1:18-2:5. The main idea for the sermon was: A maturing church sees that true wisdom is found in the message of Christ crucified.Questions discussed in this episode:Q. Paul says “so that, as it is written, "Let the one who boasts, boast in the Lord." (1 Corinthians 1:31, ESV) - define the word “boast” here.Q. How should I react to the world around me that wants nothing to do with God?Q. If the gospel message is so simple and wise why do I struggle to share it with others? I admit I am weak. Is that a valid excuse to not evangelize?Q. From your experience in ministry do Christians understand the power of the gospel? We have created a place where you can send us your questions regarding the sermons or topics we discuss in these podcasts. Send them to sermonquestions@ubcbeavercreek.com.

Feb 15th: This week, Jeremy Kimble brings the message from 1st Corinthians 1:18-2:5, part 3 of our sermon series on 1st Corinthians.

In this edition of UBC Sermon Discussions Pastor Jason answers questions from his sermon out of 1 Corinthians 1:10-17. The main idea for the sermon was: A maturing church unites around the person of Christ, not in the personalities of men.Questions discussed in this episode:Q. In the text, Paul addresses the problem of division. What is the root of division (A person who is being divisive)?Q. In the sermon, you talked quite a bit about baptism. One of the things you said was “Baptism isn't required for salvation.” We got a few questions about baptism:In Acts 2:38, Peter says “Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins.” Isn't Peter saying that we need to be baptized to have our sins forgiven?What about the person who has professed to be saved for some time, but refuses to be baptized? When asked about it, they say “Well, I don't need to be baptized to be saved.” How do you respond to that?I was baptized as an infant. Do I need to get baptized again?Q. You introduced the idea of “Christian tribalism” and said it was “locking in too tightly on your preferred Christian leader and their teachings.” You also said that one of the warning signs of Christian tribalism is “lacking the ability to give grace regarding secondary or tertiary matters.” Let me ask you a few questions about that.Can you remind us of what you mean by primary, secondary, and tertiary matters?Let me list a handful of things and you can tell me what category you would consider it to beExpository preachingBaptismThe raptureThe TrinityHellBad Bunny and Kid Rock Super Bowl Halftime ShowWomen preachingWho Jesus is his death on the cross his resurrectionSign gifts - Speaking in tongues - Prophecy - HealingSexuality - Homosexuality - Gender identity Are discussions around theological differences important to have with my Christian community?We have created a place where you can send us your questions regarding the sermons or topics we discuss in these podcasts. Send them to sermonquestions@ubcbeavercreek.com.

Feb 8th: This week, Lead Pastor Jason Wing brings the message from 1st Corinthians 1:10-17, part 2 of our new sermon series on 1st Corinthians.

In this edition of UBC Sermon Discussions Pastor Jason answers questions from his sermon out of 1 Corinthians 1:1-9. The introduction to the new 1st Corinthians sermon series.The main idea for the sermon was: 1st Corinthians shows how the gospel matures a messy church.Questions discussed in this episode:Q. Paul describes himself as an apostle. Is this important information? Are there apostles today?Q. I am not looking for a perfect church but I am looking for a church that won't hurt me. Q. I feel like I have and understand the grace of Jesus but I struggle to say I have peace. Am I saved?We have created a place where you can send us your questions regarding the sermons or topics we discuss in these podcasts. Send them to sermonquestions@ubcbeavercreek.com.

Feb. 1st: Lead Pastor Jason Wing walks us through the introduction to the new 1st Corinthians sermon series in 1st Corinthians 1:1-7.

In this edition of UBC Sermon Discussions Byrson answers questions that originated from his sermon out of Matthew 7:21-23. The final sermon of UBC's “When We Pray” series.The main idea for the sermon was: When we pray, remember many are lost.Questions discussed in this episode:Q. After listening to your message on Sunday I realized I don't regularly think nor do I pray for the lost people. It's like I forget their are lost souls who might be going to hell all around me everyday. 1. Should this concern me? 2. What can I do to help remind me daily to care about the lost?Q. I do pray for the lost. In fact, I pray specifically for certain people by name who I know that are lost. But, they aren't open to hearing about Jesus. I feel like my prayers aren't working.Q. My friend proclaims to be a Christian. They know scripture well. But I don't feel like their life reflects the "Father's Will." They've accepted Jesus, been baptized, serves in the church, and even evangelizes. I am overthinking this verse? What do you recommend I do?Q. Our world is filled with pastors and influencers who proclaim Jesus. In verse 15 Jesus warns to "Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep's clothing but inwardly are ravenous wolves." He goes on to say I will be able to discern false prophets by their fruit. What are ways to do this well? And how does one really do this when I don't know them—they are online?Resources: Daily Prayer Prompts We have created a place where you can send us your questions regarding the sermons or topics we discuss in these podcasts. Send them to sermonquestions@ubcbeavercreek.com.

In this edition of UBC Sermon Discussions Jason answers questions that originated from his sermon out of Matthew 6:25-34. Part 2 of UBC's “When We Pray” series.The main idea for the sermon was: When we pray we pray for our needs with hearts of faith.Questions discussed in this episode:Q. How would you counsel someone who is struggling because they have prayed in faith for the salvation of a loved one, but their loved one passed away without ever receiving salvation?Q. This week's passage was from Matt 6:25-34. It talked a lot about “anxiety” and being “anxious.” Jesus mentions the word anxious six different times in the passage. But, people have a lot of presumptions about what being anxious or having anxiety means. Can you clarify?Q. Is it possible that someone can experience anxiety and that it's not always due to a lack of faith, but rather to a hormonal imbalance or an unregulated nervous system?Q. What would you say to believers who truly trust that God loves them, but they feel like they're “failing spiritually” because they take anxiety medication? These are people who are regularly praying and seeking God in the Word, but because they take anxiety meds, they're thinking “What is wrong with me?” Is there any encouragement for them?Q. We take medication without shame for many physical disorders (diabetes, heart conditions, hormonal imbalances), yet mental health medication often carries a stigma in Christian spaces…and it seems many leaders just avoid addressing it. Why do you think that is?Q. How can the church better support people who are walking faithfully with God while also needing therapy or medication for anxiety?Q. Is it okay to plan for the future? Planning helps me to not be anxious. Yet, Jesus says "Do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.” Does that mean we shouldn't make plans for the future?Resources: Daily Prayer Prompts We have created a place where you can send us your questions regarding the sermons or topics we discuss in these podcasts. Send them to sermonquestions@ubcbeavercreek.com

January 18th: In week two of our series on Prayer, Pastor Jason leads us through Matthew 6:25-43.

In this edition of UBC Sermon Discussions Jason answers questions that originated from his sermon out of Matthew 7:7-11. Part 1 of UBC's “When We Pray” series.The main idea for the sermon was: When we pray, we pray to our God as our Father.Questions discussed in this episode:Q. Pray to God as our Father: my example of a “father” isn't good. In fact it was abusive at times. I struggle looking at God as a good father because of my past-my father never wanted to hear from me-I want to look at God as a good father but if I'm honest it is hard. What should I do?Q. God promises to answer? I've prayed for something very important for years and God hasn't answered it-I'd even take a no, but he isn't answering. What should I do?Q. Submission to God. Is it possible that God isn't answering my prayer because I'm not fully submitted to Him? Is it because there is something personal I'm holding on to that I don't want to let go?Resources: Daily Prayer Prompts Reminder: Please be praying for our upcoming elder and deacon nominations.We have created a place where you can send us your questions regarding the sermons or topics we discuss in these podcasts. Send them to sermonquestions@ubcbeavercreek.com.

January 11th: This week, we start a new series discussing prayer. Lead Pastor Jason Wing brings The Word from Matthew 7:7-11.

In this edition of UBC "Sermon Discussions" Francisco Jimenez Peña, the Director of Missions & Mercy Ministries, digs deeper into his Luke 10:17-24 sermon he gave on Missions Sunday. The main idea for the sermon was: Jesus invites us into the joy of missions.Questions discussed in this episode: Q. I have never been on a short-term mission trip. Should I be a part of one? Why?Q. The thought of going on a mission trip frightens me. I love Jesus, but I get major anxiety when sharing the gospel with people outside of my own world. Is this sinful? Is there something wrong with me?Q. What does Luke 10:23-24 mean when Jesus tells his disciples: “Blessed are the eyes that see what you see! For I tell you that many prophets and kings desired to see what you see, and did not see it, and to hear what you hear, and did not hear it.”?To learn more about UBC's missions ministry and upcoming trips click here.Watch Francisco explain how to share the gospel during his sermon.As a reminder we have created a place where you can send us your questions regarding the sermons or topics we discuss in these podcasts. Send them to sermonquestions@ubcbeavercreek.com.

January 4th 2026: This week, UBC's Director of Missions & Mercy Ministries, Francisco Jimenez Peña brings the message from Luke 10:21 discussing how Jesus invites us into the joy of missions. Today we'll hear from missionaries UBC supports from here, near, and everywhere.

In this edition of UBC "Sermon Discussions" Dan Turner discusses questions related to Sunday's Sermon out of Luke 5:1-11 with Jason Wing and Jesse Jackson.The main idea for the sermon was: Jesus Christ seeks and saves the lost through his people who follow him at any cost.Questions discussed in this episode: Q. How do we live out the Gospel and not get distracted from what eternally matters in our everyday lives?Q. But Dan I have focused on living out the gospel and I've had many conversations and it hasn't resulted in people coming to know Jesus. In fact some of them now avoid me. I'm discouraged. What should I do?Q. How important is biblical community in making disciples for Jesus?Q. Can you quickly recap for us that portion of your sermon where you mentioned the presenting problem, so that our listeners can know what we're talking about?Q. How does this whole idea of presenting problems and deeper problems tie into biblical counseling?Q. Tell us how people from our church who are interested in biblical counseling (either receiving it or being trained to give it), can get more info and training.As a reminder we have created a place where you can send us your questions regarding the sermons or topics we discuss in these podcasts. Send them to sermonquestions@ubcbeavercreek.com.

Dec. 28th: This week, Dan Turner, UBC's Director of Biblical Formation & Community Life, brings the message from Luke 5:1-11

Dec 24th: This Christmas Eve, Pastor Jason Wing shares that Christ's birth did happen, how it happened, and why it happened.

Dec. 21st: In this sermon, lead pastor Jason Wing teaches us what true love is in 1st John 4:7-11.

In this edition of UBC "Sermon Discussions" Jason Wing discusses questions related to Sunday's Sermon out of Psalm 16:1-11.The main idea for the sermon was: True Joy Is Found In Christ That Came and Is Coming AgainQuestions discussed in this episode: Q. You decided to cancel the in-person services this past weekend. Couple questions about that: 1) Tell us how the church came to that decision. 2) You recorded your sermon from home and then uploaded it. What was that like?Q. Psalm 16 talks a lot about joy, gladness, etc. However, there's also that strange section in vs 4 about drink offerings of blood. Can you explain what is being talked about there?Q. In your sermon, you defined joy as “a God-given gladness of the heart that exists despite your circumstances.” Let's talk about that definition a bit. How does joy relate to happiness? Since joy is God-given, can a non-believer have it? If joy comes from God, can a believer do anything to pursue it or help experience it in their life… or do we just have to wait for God to give it? I'm thinking of those people who really want joy, but struggle to have it.As a reminder we have created a place where you can send us your questions regarding the sermons or topics we discuss in these podcasts. Send them to sermonquestions@ubcbeavercreek.com.

In this edition of UBC "Sermon Discussions" Jason Wing discusses questions related to Sunday's Sermon out of Micah 4:1-5.The main idea for the sermon was: True peace is found in Christ who came and is coming againQuestions discussed in this episode: Q. Do you believe the church is called to build peace now, or will true shalom only come when Christ returns?Q. How should believers pursue peace when the cultural issues all around us are divisive—immigration, war, policing, or elections?Q. Is violence an acceptable biblical means to use to bring peace?Q. You mentioned how our culture is full of people who don't have peace in their hearts, and how that is seen in so many people dealing with mental health issues related to anxiety. Do you believe that it's okay for people to seek professional medical help for issues related to anxiety and such? What about a person who is saved but still deals with mental health issues? Can you have spiritual peace with God, but not have mental health inside yourself?As a reminder we have created a place where you can send us your questions regarding the sermons or topics we discuss in these podcasts. Send them to sermonquestions@ubcbeavercreek.com

Dec. 7th: This week lead pastor Jason Wing talks about what peace is, and why we need it in verses Micah 4:1-5.