UNITED Church is a new life-giving church in Dover, DE.
The UNITED Church DE podcast is truly a blessing for me and my family. From the moment we started attending the in-person services at United Church, we were captivated by the powerful sermons delivered by Pastor Kenneth and the talented worship team. The passion they exude for spreading God's message is infectious, and it has created a desire within us to experience their teachings every Sunday. I am grateful that our prayers have been answered with the availability of their weekly sermons in podcast format.
One of the best aspects of this podcast is the positive and uplifting nature of the messages. Each sermon touches on elements of life that are relatable to all individuals, regardless of their background or circumstances. Whether discussing topics such as forgiveness, gratitude, or faith, Pastor Kenneth has a unique ability to deliver these messages in a way that resonates deep within your soul. The worship team's harmonious voices further enhance the experience, creating an atmosphere that feels like you're right there in church.
The authenticity and transparency displayed by Pastor Kenneth and his team are commendable. They have a genuine desire to help people grow spiritually and provide practical guidance for navigating everyday challenges. The messages are not filled with empty rhetoric but rather emphasize personal reflection, introspection, and prayer. This approach encourages listeners to take what they hear and apply it to their own lives, leading to positive transformation.
While there are countless positive aspects of this podcast, it would be remiss not to mention some areas that could be improved upon. One possible drawback is the occasional lack of diversity in guest speakers or perspectives shared on the podcast. While Pastor Kenneth delivers his sermons masterfully week after week, it would be enriching for listeners if there were occasional guest speakers from different backgrounds who could offer different insights or experiences.
In conclusion, I cannot express enough how much of a blessing The UNITED Church DE podcast has been for our family. It has become a weekly ritual for us to listen and engage with the sermons, allowing us to deepen our faith, reflect on important life lessons, and connect with God in a profound way. Pastor Kenneth and the entire worship team have created something truly special with this podcast, and I am grateful for their dedication to sharing God's message. I pray that they continue to distribute these weekly messages and touch the lives of many others who may be seeking guidance, hope, and inspiration. May God bless them abundantly for their incredible work.

Ready to discover how your life can make an eternal difference? In this powerful message, Pastor Kenneth breaks down three simple ways Jesus showed us how to impact others: share your faith, serve with purpose, and show genuine compassion. Learn practical steps to move from just attending church to truly making a difference in others' lives. Whether you're new to faith or looking to deepen your impact, this message will inspire you to take the actions to make an eternal difference.

In this powerful message, learn how your unique SHAPE (Spiritual gifts, Heart, Abilities, Personality, and Experiences ) reveals your calling. Pastor Kenneth Wagner unpacks how God designed you with intention and how your past experiences, even the painful ones, can fuel your purpose. Whether you're feeling lost or ready to serve, this message will help you understand how you're truly built different.

Pastor Kenneth shares three foundational keys to knowing God intimately that will help your walk with Him. Through powerful stories and practical steps, discover how daily Bible reading, constant prayer, and worship can transform your February into a month of unprecedented spiritual growth.

In this powerful message, Pastor Kenneth reveals how God is actively fighting for your freedom even when you're not. Discover how to break free from your past, find healing from wounds, and step into the victory Jesus paid for you to have. Whether you're struggling with past trauma, unforgiveness, or recurring patterns, this message will show you how to access the freedom God has for you.

In his sermon, Pastor Davey challenges the popular "protect your peace" mindset, revealing how Jesus calls us to be peacemakers, not peace protectors. Through powerful personal testimony , he shows how leaning into pain not avoiding it leads to healing.

Pastor Kenneth shares a powerful personal story about his son's unwavering trust during their playful "higher" moments, revealing how God desires that same level of confidence from us. Through rich biblical promises of His presence, protection, provision, and power, we discover that God is always faithful never leaving or forsaking us.

In his powerful message, Pastor Kenneth unveils 2026's theme of "More," revealing that God desires to give us more freedom, clarity, and intimacy—not more rules. Through the story of Mary and Martha, he shows how Jesus values our presence over our performance, longing for our hearts more than our hands.

Drawing from beloved board games, Pastor Mark reveals a profound truth: just as every game has clear victory conditions, our spiritual journey has two crucial tests at life's end.

In his Sermon, Pastor Kenneth shares the vision of expansion, missions, and life transformation happening at UNITED Church.

In his Sermon, Pastor Kenneth reveals how heaven isn't just clouds and harps it's a tangible place where we'll have perfected bodies, feast at celebration tables, and maintain our unique identities as God's beloved children.

Pastor Dino's sermon shares a compelling story of how small acts like offering cold drinks on a hot day led to eternal transformation for an entire family. Through practical insights and touching personal experiences, he shows how serving others with heaven in mind creates lasting impact beyond our earthly timeline.

Pastor Kenneth's sermon challenges us to expand our vision beyond chubby angels and clouds to glimpse the stunning reality of our eternal home—a place where streets are pure gold like transparent glass, gates are made from single pearls, and God's glory outshines the sun. Drawing from Revelation's vivid imagery and Jesus' own words, this message paints an inspiring picture of heaven's splendor while reminding us that even our best earthly moments are just a fraction of what awaits.

In his sermon, Pastor Mark shares how the historical event at Jerusalem's sheep gate reveals God's pattern of getting our attention through life's challenges. Like the invalid who needed both divine healing and personal action, we too must "get up, take up our mat, and walk."

Pastor Kenneth delivers a powerful message about how comparison can poison our joy and peace, drawing from John the Baptist's encounter with Jesus' growing ministry. Through personal stories and biblical wisdom, he reveals how comparison turns fulfillment into emptiness, celebration into competition, and provision into lack.

In his sermon, Pastor Davey unpacks Moses's journey from trauma to transformation, revealing how our protective mechanisms can become barriers to God's healing work. Through the powerful imagery of Moses's staff, transformed from a tool of self-protection to an instrument of miracles, we learn that God wants to redeem our pain rather than let us stay stuck in survival mode.

In this sermon, Pastor Kenneth vulnerably shares how rumination and isolation can fuel anxiety and depression, drawing from the story of Elijah's dramatic shift from mountain-top victory to wilderness despair. Through practical steps and biblical wisdom, he reveals how to break free from repetitive negative thinking and isolation by embracing community, seeking wise counsel, and intentionally changing our thought patterns.

In his message, Pastor Kenneth dismantles the "too blessed to be stressed" myth, revealing that even Jesus-followers face mental health challenges. Through Psalm 23, he shares how to construct a flourishing soul on the right foundation, Jesus Christ.

Pastor Kenneth shares how a dream in his college apartment grew into a thriving church that's given $2.7 million to missions and seen 1,582 baptisms. This inspiring message reveals how God's faithfulness and a commitment to loving Delaware "until their hearts beat like His" created a place where people can come as they are and find genuine connection, purpose, and new life in Jesus.

Pastor Kenneth unveils a powerful journey through six stages of biblical masculinity, focusing on the final three, lover, king, and sage. Through David's intimate psalms and modern examples, he shows how developing deeper intimacy with God transforms leadership and legacy.

In his sermon, Pastor Kenneth reveals how God designed men to move from boyhood through the "cowboy stage" into becoming warriors who fight for what matters. Drawing from David's journey from shepherd to giant-slayer, he shows how victory over personal battles equips us to stand against injustice.

In his sermon, Pastor Kenneth reveals how our earthly father experiences can distort our view of our heavenly Father yet healing is within reach. Drawing from personal stories and biblical truth, he shows how God longs to father us in our wounded places, offering the embrace we've always needed.

Through the lens of the prodigal son story, Pastor Kenneth reveals how both the wayward and the dutiful brothers missed the same truth: God's love isn't earned by behavior, but freely given because we're His children. Drawing from personal stories and Scripture, his message invites us to experience the transformative difference between having the status of sonship and living in the spirit of it.

Pastor Kenneth shares his transformative journey from a rigid, fear-based faith to discovering a God of profound grace and love. Through Psalm 145, he reveals four life-changing attributes of God's character—gracious, merciful, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love—that can revolutionize your relationship with Him.

Pastor Brandon dives deep into the book of Genesis to explore humanity's age-old struggle of blame versus responsibility. He candidly shares about his own journey, highlighting that while circumstances may shape us, they do not have to define us. Pastor Brandon illustrates how Adam and Eve's initial responses to sin have echoed throughout history, often leading us to pass the blame rather than owning our narratives.

In his sermon, Pastor Kenneth dives into the importance of intentional living, drawing parallels between the cluttered rooms of our homes and the overcrowded schedules of our lives. He emphasizes that if we are not intentional about what fills our time and space, we end up losing our peace and purpose. Pastor Kenneth challenges the church to examine their dreams, focus, and control in daily life.

In his sermon, Pastor Davey reflects on Galatians 5, emphasizing that good fruit emerges from a healthy soul. Using the fruit of gentleness as a focal point, Pastor Davey candidly shares his own struggles with this concept, illustrating how gentleness is often perceived as softness rather than strength. Drawing from an inspiring encounter with a Navy SEAL, he reveals that true gentleness, or "proutus," is about strength under submission, akin to a warhorse harnessed for a purpose.

In week seven of the Fruit of the Spirit series, Pastor Lucas dives deep into the essence of faithfulness, highlighting how our connection with God shapes this vital virtue. Drawing parallels between loyal sports fans and God's unwavering fidelity toward us, Pastor Lucas reminds us that faithfulness isn't just a trait; it encapsulates God's character, as echoed in Lamentations 3:22-23, where His unfailing love and mercy greet us each morning. He passionately encourages the church to embody this fruit amidst life's challenges, asserting that our faithfulness can illuminate paths in an unfaithful world. Whether it's through cultivating relationships, finding steadfastness within the church community, or recognizing growth in seemingly insignificant moments, he invites us to nurture this garden-like quality that flourishes over time in our walk with Jesus.

"If God is good, why aren't all Christians?" Pastor Mark dives deep into this thought-provoking theme, challenging us to reflect on the concept of goodness as a vital fruit of the Spirit. Through a lively exploration of Jesus' parable of the sower, we learn about four types of soil representing different responses to God's word. Each type reveals not just the struggles individuals face in embracing faith but also the far-reaching impact of Christianity on the world—shaping dignity, compassion, and justice throughout history. Pastor Mark encourages us to see that not everyone has cultivated their understanding of faith yet, just like learning to play a complex Beethoven piece takes time; it's about growing in goodness and knowledge. He passionately invites us to become "good soil," ready to produce abundant fruit in our lives and communities.

Pastor Parker delves deep into the nature of patience, revealing it as not just a passive waiting but an active trust in God's character. Drawing on biblical stories, he emphasizes that patience, or "Macrothymia," is about steadfastness and perseverance during life's prolonged challenges—reminding us that even in waiting, we are being shaped for greater things. He connects this idea to our own lives, acknowledging that life tests our patience through mundane annoyances and significant adversities alike. Pastor Parker encourages the church to lean into these trials, assuring them that their suffering holds purpose and that God is working through their pain to cultivate spiritual growth. He invites everyone to actively pursue patience as a fruit of the Spirit, reflecting God's kindness and love to others, especially those who challenge us the most.

Pastor Nick expressed gratitude for the opportunity to share his journey as a father and husband while emphasizing the importance of peace in our lives. He described biblical peace as not being the absence of conflict but the presence of Jesus, who provides wholeness and inner rest despite life's challenges. Pastor Nick encouraged the church to seek peace over security and comfort, reminding them that true peace can only be found in a relationship with Christ.

Pastor Davey introduced the theme of joy, noting that true joy is deeper than mere happiness; it's a fruit produced through a connection to God. He encouraged the church to cultivate an environment for joy while eliminating distractions like comparison and crowding, which can steal joy from our lives. Ultimately, he reminded everyone that joy is an ongoing process of growth and remains available, even amidst trials, through a strong relationship with God.

In his sermon, Pastor Mark discusses the importance of love as an essential attribute of a Christian life, emphasizing that love should be the defining mark of our existence. He encourages the church to reconsider their default ways of thinking about themselves and to open their hearts to the possibility of transformation through the Fruit of the Spirit. The sermon highlights different types of love—friendship, familial affection, romance, and charity—underscoring how each love serves as a remedy for loneliness, fear of rejection, and the complexity of relationships in our lives.

Pastor Mark emphasizes the need to confront and "kill" the sin in our lives by examining, deciding, implementing, and tracking our spiritual journey, using Zacchaeus's story as a model for transformation. The key takeaway is the importance of commitment and continuous effort in countering sinful tendencies, likening this process to advancing through levels in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Pastor Mark encourages everyone to recognize their pivotal moments of decision and embrace a relationship with Jesus, who seeks and saves the lost.

Pastor Kenneth emphasized the importance of assessing who is on the throne of our lives, urging the church to allow God to take control. He defined key sins from Galatians 5 that can prevent us from fully living in God's purpose, framing the discussion around the idea of idolatry and how anything we prioritize above God becomes an idol. Pastor Kenneth highlighted the transformative experience of surrendering to God, suggesting that true fulfillment and joy come from letting Him lead in every area of life. Ultimately, he encouraged everyone to embrace costly grace and the sacrifice of following Jesus, inviting them to assess and realign their lives under God's authority.

In his sermon, Pastor Kenneth preaches about the importance of rejecting interpersonal sins such as jealousy, anger, and strife, urging individuals to discover contentment, find security in their identity as children of God, and celebrate others' successes. Pastor Kenneth calls on everyone to walk by the Spirit, emphasizing that true joy and freedom come from fostering a spirit of unity and love among one another.

In his sermon, Pastor Kenneth discusses the importance of "mortifying" or putting to death sin in our lives, particularly focusing on sexual immorality and its impact on our spiritual health. He emphasizes that our identity should be anchored in Christ rather than in our sexuality or behaviors, encouraging individuals to recognize their value as created beings with purpose. Pastor Kenneth challenges the church to confront their struggles with unresolved sin and highlights the grace available through repentance, assuring that there is no condemnation for those in Christ. Ultimately, he urges the church to walk in the Spirit to overcome temptation and to pursue a life of sexual integrity and spiritual growth.


Pastor Kenneth expressed gratitude for the sense of community in church and highlighted the importance of unity among believers as a reflection of Jesus' teachings. Emphasizing the Golden Rule, he encouraged the church to look for the good in others, express care actively, and show kindness in every situation to promote unity. Ultimately, he reminded the church that a united community can draw others towards faith in Jesus, reinforcing that a divided world needs a united church.

Pastor Kenneth emphasizes the importance of persistence in prayer, urging the church to keep asking, seeking, and knocking, just as Jesus taught. Highlighting examples from scripture, he reminds the audience of God's goodness and the power of unwavering faith, even in times of doubt. The sermon concludes with a call to deepen one's relationship with God, encouraging the church to bring their prayers to Him persistently.

Pastor Kenneth focused on the concept that Jesus gave more than he took, urging the church to echo this heart through acts of generosity while addressing the struggles many face with finances. Finally, Pastor Kenneth encouraged everyone to step into a life of obedience and generosity, promising that God would provide abundantly in response to their faithfulness.

Pastor David shared that a high road leader is someone who does the right things for the right reasons, highlighting how Jesus illustrates this in the Sermon on the Mount. He emphasized the importance of giving, praying, and fasting not for public admiration but with a genuine heart. Pastor David encouraged the church to align their motivations with their faith, emphasizing that God rewards those who act in private sincerity.

As Pastor Davey closes out the marriage series, he aims to provide a supportive and honest dialogue about relationships, encouraging the congregation to reflect on the realities of marriage while offering hope and guidance for overcoming difficulties.

In his sermon, Pastor Kenneth emphasizes the importance of building a strong foundation for marriage, much like a house needs a solid base He highlights key elements for a successful marriage, including effective communication, aligning finances, and establishing boundaries, while stressing the necessity of resolving offenses and breaking unhealthy soul ties from past relationships. Pastor Kenneth reassures listeners that no matter their current situation, they can choose to move forward and embrace renewal in their marriages through faith in God.

Pastor Kenneth opened the sermon with a discussion about love and relationships, emphasizing the concept of love languages, which are essential for effective communication in marriages and relationships. Pastor Kenneth encouraged attendees to identify their own and their spouse's love languages, highlighting the importance of love as a choice and a verb, rather than just a feeling. He concluded with a call to action for couples to fill each other's love tanks and to consider the role of humility and intention in creating deeper connections.

Pastor Kenneth expressed excitement about the church's recent Revival Nights, celebrating the community's participation and the upcoming Night Of Worship. He announced a new teaching series on marriage, emphasizing the importance of relationships and inviting everyone, whether married or single, to join. In his message, Pastor Kenneth highlighted that God is a consuming fire, ready to consume every lie, plan, and offense from the enemy, urging the congregation to embrace God's power for healing and freedom. He concluded by encouraging individuals to seek God wholeheartedly and to take action against the consuming negativity in their lives, reinforcing the importance of worship and community support.