United Church Podcast

In this topical series, we walk through various passages in the Bible that bring clarity to certain Christian common practices. In this message, our Lead Pastor, Tim Wolf, teaches on what sacraments Christians typically celebrate and how these practices can help in our walks with... The post Weird Stuff Christians Do – Part 4 – What Sacraments Do Christians Celebrate and Why? appeared first on United Church.

In this topical series, we walk through various passages in the Bible that bring clarity to certain Christian common practices. In this message, our associate Pastor Jerry Gaffney, teaches on why Christians pray together and how this practice can help in our walks with Jesus. The post Weird Stuff Christians Do – Part 3 – Why do Christians Pray Together? appeared first on United Church.

In this topical series, we walk through various passages in the Bible that bring clarity to certain Christian common practices. In this message, our lead Pastor Tim Wolf, teaches on why Christians sing and how this practice can help in our walks with Jesus. The post Weird Stuff Christians Do – Part 2 – Why do Christians Sing? appeared first on United Church.

In this topical series, we walk through various passages in the Bible that bring clarity to certain Christian common practices. In this message, our lead Pastor Tim Wolf, teaches on why Christians sing and how this practice can help in our walks with Jesus. The post Weird Stuff Christians Do – Part 1 – Why do Christians Sing? appeared first on United Church.

In this series, we walk through Luke's account of the life of Jesus, which he wrote after thorough investigation and conversation with eyewitnesses.  In this message, Jerry Gaffney, of our pastors, teaches on how even after the resurrected Jesus appears to the disciples they still... The post Luke Pt. 23 – Unbelief in the hearts of the disciples appeared first on United Church.

In this series, we walk through Luke's account of the life of Jesus, which he wrote after thorough investigation and conversation with eyewitnesses.  In this message, Tim Wolf, our lead pastor, teaches on how two men's lives were changed by seeing the resurrected Jesus. The post Luke Pt. 22 – The Road to Emmaus appeared first on United Church.

In this series, we walk through Luke's account of the life of Jesus, which he wrote after thorough investigation and conversation with eyewitnesses.  In this message, Tim Wolf, our lead pastor, teaches on the pursuit of peace through Jesus. The post Luke Pt. 21 – The Pursuit of Peace appeared first on United Church.

In this series, we walk through Luke's account of the life of Jesus, which he wrote after thorough investigation and conversation with eyewitnesses.  In this message, Tim Wolf, our lead pastor, teaches on how Jesus calls us to be persistent in prayer. The post Luke Pt. 20 – Being Persistent in Prayer appeared first on United Church.

In this series, we walk through Luke's account of the life of Jesus, which he wrote after thorough investigation and conversation with eyewitnesses.  In this message, David Robinson the lead minister of Community Christian Church, teaches on how God the Father loves each lost son. The post Luke Pt. 19 – The Father's Heart appeared first on United Church.

In this series, we walk through Luke's account of the life of Jesus, which he wrote after thorough investigation and conversation with eyewitnesses.  In this message, our lead pastor Tim Wolf, teaches on how Jesus warns us to be ready because his coming will be... The post Luke Pt. 18 – Be Ready! appeared first on United Church.

In this series, we walk through Luke's account of the life of Jesus, which he wrote after thorough investigation and conversation with eyewitnesses.  In this message, our lead pastor Tim Wolf, teaches on how Jesus warns us about the love of money. The post Luke Pt. 17 – The Cure To Money Sickness appeared first on United Church.

In this series, we walk through Luke's account of the life of Jesus, which he wrote after thorough investigation and conversation with eyewitnesses.  In this message, our guest speaker Jake Winner from Baltimore County Young Life, teaches on sharing your faith and having a heart... The post Luke Pt. 15 – Sent Out To Proclaim The Kingdom appeared first on United Church.

In this series, we walk through Luke's account of the life of Jesus, which he wrote after thorough investigation and conversation with eyewitnesses.  In this message, our associate pastor Jerry Gaffney, teaches on how Mary of Bethany was devoted to Jesus. The post Luke Pt. 16 – Devoted to Jesus appeared first on United Church.

In this series, we walk through Luke's account of the life of Jesus, which he wrote after thorough investigation and conversation with eyewitnesses. This teaching focuses on what it looks like to not just be a fan of Jesus, but to follow after Him: Denying... The post Luke Pt. 14 – The Cost of Following Jesus appeared first on United Church.

In this series, we walk through Luke's account of the life of Jesus, which he wrote after thorough investigation and conversation with eyewitnesses. This teaching focuses on a gathering Jesus was attending at the house of Simon, a Pharisee. During the dinner, a woman of... The post Luke Pt. 11 – A Woman of the City and the Pharisees appeared first on United Church.

In this series, we walk through Luke's account of the life of Jesus, which he wrote after thorough investigation and conversation with eyewitnesses. This teaching focuses on our hearts, how what comes out of our mouths is a fruit of what is in them, and what... The post Luke Pt. 10 – Good and Bad Fruit appeared first on United Church.

In this series, we walk through Luke's account of the life of Jesus, which he wrote after thorough investigation and conversation with eyewitnesses. This message focuses on the Kingdom values Jesus taught, and how He calls us to treat those persecute us, and love our enemies. The post Luke Pt. 9 – Jesus Teaches Upside Down Kingdom Values appeared first on United Church.

In this series, we walk through Luke's account of the life of Jesus, which he wrote after thorough investigation and conversation with eyewitnesses. This message walks through the healing trilogy of Jesus––we see Him offer physical healing and healing for our souls, remembering that Jesus... The post Luke Pt. 8 – Jesus Heals appeared first on United Church.

In this series, we walk through Luke's account of the life of Jesus, which he wrote after thorough investigation and conversation with eyewitnesses. This message centers on the 40 days Jesus fasted before beginning His public ministry. We see the devil tempt Him, we watch... The post Luke Pt. 7 – The Temptation of Jesus appeared first on United Church.

In this series, we walk through Luke's account of the life of Jesus, which he wrote after thorough investigation and conversation with eyewitnesses. This message focuses on Jesus as a young boy, and we see very clearly the humanity of Jesus. The post Luke Pt. 6 – Jesus as a Young Boy appeared first on United Church.

In this series, we walk through Luke's account of the life of Jesus, which he wrote after thorough investigation and conversation with eyewitnesses. This message focuses on the birth account of Jesus, the humility with which He came to earth, and what we learn about God... The post Luke Pt. 5 – Good News of Great Joy Proclaimed appeared first on United Church.

In this series, we walk through Luke's account of the life of Jesus, which he wrote after thorough investigation and conversation with eyewitnesses. This sermon focuses on the song of prophecy that Zechariah sang when his son, John the Baptist was born and the message... The post Luke Pt. 4 – Zechariah's Song appeared first on United Church.

In this series, we walk through Luke's account of the life of Jesus, which he wrote after thorough investigation and conversation with eyewitnesses. This message focuses on Mary's song, found in Luke 1––the first of three songs in the birth account of Jesus. We discover... The post Luke Pt. 3 – Mary's Song appeared first on United Church.

In this series, we walk through Luke's account of the life of Jesus, which he wrote after thorough investigation and conversation with eyewitnesses. This message focuses on the birth announcements of John the Baptist and Jesus. We see God at work in the individual lives... The post Luke Pt. 2 – Birth Announcements appeared first on United Church.

In this series, we will walk through Luke's account of the life of Jesus. This message focuses on who Luke was writing to, why he was writing, and the fact that we can have assurance about what we believe because of all that was written... The post Luke Pt. 1 – Introduction appeared first on United Church.

In this series, we look at what God has to say about the money He's given us. This week, we talk about why giving is good and the generosity that God calls us to live with. The post Making Change Pt. 3 appeared first on United Church.

In this series, we look at what God has to say about the money He's given us. This week, we look at the book of Proverbs and principles about debt and spending things we don't have the resources for. The post Making Change Pt. 2 appeared first on United Church.

In this series, we look at what Jesus says about money. This message focuses on, “Less is more” and were given two challenges to cut back spending money on things that don't matter, and to clear out things that we own and don't need. The post Making Change Pt. 1 appeared first on United Church.

In this series, we talk about God's good design in relationships and how He uses them to make us more like Jesus. In this message, Guest Speaker and Baltimore County Young Life Director Jake Winner looks at how Jesus met people where they were, entered... The post Relationships: A Mess Worth Making Pt. 5 appeared first on United Church.

In this series, we talk about God's good design in relationships and how He uses them to make us more like Jesus. This message focuses on the nature of biblical friendship and how God uses it to make us more like Jesus. The post Relationships: A Mess Worth Making Pt. 4 appeared first on United Church.

In this series, we talk about God's good design in relationships and how He uses them to make us more like Jesus. This message focuses on the unity Jesus calls us to, the unity He prayed for before He died, and the witness that our unity... The post Relationships: A Mess Worth Making Pt. 3 appeared first on United Church.

In this series, we talk about God's good design in relationships and how He uses them to make us more like Jesus. This message focuses on Colossians 3 and talks about the temptation to move away from people or against them, and challenges us to... The post Relationships: A Mess Worth Making Pt. 2 appeared first on United Church.

In this series, we talk about God's good design in relationships and how He uses them to make us more like Jesus. In this message, we are reminded to look to ourselves, acknowledge and see our own sin and messiness in a relationship, and not... The post Relationships: A Mess Worth Making Pt. 1 appeared first on United Church.

In this series, we will explore what it looks like to be followers or apprentices of Jesus––abiding in Him and doing as He did. This final week, we look at Jesus' teachings on money, and talk about what stewardship and generosity look like. The post Apprentices of Jesus Pt. 13 appeared first on United Church.

In this series, we will explore what it looks like to be followers or apprentices of Jesus––abiding in Him and doing as He did. This week, we focus on the practice of seeking the Lord through fasting. The post Apprentices of Jesus Pt. 12 appeared first on United Church.

In this series, we will explore what it looks like to be followers or apprentices of Jesus––abiding in Him and doing as He did. This message focuses on the practice of Sabbath in a culture of hurry and exhaustion. The post Apprentices of Jesus Pt. 11 appeared first on United Church.

In this series, we will explore what it looks like to be followers or apprentices of Jesus––abiding in Him and doing as He did. This message continue in the theme of gathering, with a focus on fellowship with other believers: what it is, why it's... The post Apprentices of Jesus Pt. 10 appeared first on United Church.

In this series, we will explore what it looks like to be followers or apprentices of Jesus––abiding in Him and doing as He did. This message focuses on the gathering of believers for worship and fellowship. We ask the question “Are you in?” and explore... The post Apprentices of Jesus Pt. 9 appeared first on United Church.

In this series, we will explore what it looks like to be followers or apprentices of Jesus––abiding in Him and doing as He did. This message focuses on what Jesus says about the Holy Spirit, the work of the Holy Spirit, and how we can... The post Apprentices of Jesus Pt. 8 appeared first on United Church.

In this series, we will explore what it looks like to be followers or apprentices of Jesus––abiding in Him and doing as He did. In this message, we talk about how Jesus came not to be served, but to serve, and how we are to... The post Apprentices of Jesus Pt. 7 appeared first on United Church.

In this series, we will explore what it looks like to be followers or apprentices of Jesus––abiding in Him and doing as He did. In this message, we talk about the discipline of witnessing, learning from how Jesus proclaimed the kingdom of God. The post Apprentices of Jesus Pt. 6 appeared first on United Church.

In this series, we will explore what it looks like to be followers or apprentices of Jesus––abiding in Him and doing as He did. This message focuses on the practices of solitude and prayer that we see in Jesus' life and how we can emulate... The post Apprentices of Jesus Pt. 5 appeared first on United Church.

In this series, we will explore what it looks like to be followers or apprentices of Jesus––abiding in Him and doing as He did. This message focuses on the promises of God-–what we think He has promised, what He has actually promised, and how those... The post Apprentices of Jesus Part 4 appeared first on United Church.

In this series, we will explore what it looks like to be followers or apprentices of Jesus––abiding in Him and doing as He did. This message centers on how Jesus knew the Scriptures, and how, as His apprentices, we need to be spending time in... The post Apprentices of Jesus Pt. 3 appeared first on United Church.

In this series, we will explore what it looks like to be followers or apprentices of Jesus––abiding in Him and doing as He did. First and foremost, we reflect on the message that Jesus came to share: that there is hope and salvation for all... The post Apprentices of Jesus appeared first on United Church.

In this series, we will explore what it looks like to be followers or apprentices of Jesus––abiding in Him and doing as He did. In this first message, we are reminded of the saving gospel message and what it looks like to abide and rest... The post Apprentices of Jesus Pt. 1 appeared first on United Church.

As we wrap up James, we look at his closing instruction to pray––when we are rejoicing, when we are suffering, and when we need healing. The post James Pt. 16 appeared first on United Church.

In this message, guest preacher and evangelist Chris Peeler walks us through James 5:7-11 and talks about the two heart postures we are told to have when living in light of Christ's return. The post James Pt. 15 appeared first on United Church.

In this message, we look at James 5:1-6 and what it looks like to steward and use the resources God has given us for His kingdom. The post James Pt. 14 appeared first on United Church.

Today, we look at James 4:13-17 and talk about having an eternal perspective––making plans, but holding them loosely, entrusting each day to the Lord for His purposes. The post James Pt. 13 appeared first on United Church.

In this message, we look at James 4:6-10 and talk about what it looks like to humble ourselves before God. The post James Pt. 12 appeared first on United Church.