University Christian Church Sermons

What does it mean to be a people of love? The author of Hebrews helps us answer this question in a series of seemingly disconnected instructions in Hebrews 13.

How do we become a curious people? About what (or about whom?) are we called to stay curious about? We look at a story from Luke's Gospel today to see what we can learn from Jesus' posture and practice.

“Do not be afraid, little flock, for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom." Marty shared a poignant message with us this week, preaching from Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16 and Luke 12:32-40. What might God be trying to say to you this week?

We continue our journey through Luke's gospel, giving our attention, once again, to Jesus' powerful teaching and storytelling. Caitlin offered us three questions to take before God in further reflection this week: (1) Lord, what's one thing I can do (today) to practice generosity towards you? (2) Lord, what's one thing I can do (today) to practice generosity towards myself? (3) Lord, what's one thing I can do (today) to practice generosity towards another?

Keeping with our theme of “slowing down,” we take a closer look at Jesus' teaching on prayer—line by line.

What does faith look like? What does it mean to walk the road of faithfulness even when the world seems heavy and hard? Looking at Hebrews and Luke, Marty shares an encouraging word about everyday faith.

What does it mean to be generous? How can generosity become a practice against fear and greed? This week, guest preacher Caitlin Snyder brings a teaching on generosity from Luke 12.

This week, Megan takes a look at the prayer Jesus taught his disciples in the Gospel of Luke.

There is always a tension for the people of God between doing and being, between serving Jesus and sitting at his feet. As we take a look at sisters Martha and Mary in Luke 10, we're reminded that service to Christ can never take the place of intimacy with Christ.

There is always a tension for the people of God between doing and being, between serving Jesus and sitting at his feet. As we take a look at sisters Martha and Mary in Luke 10, we're reminded that service to Christ can never take the place of intimacy with Christ.

What do we do when it feels like the world has lost its mind and there is no justice? Jeremiah explores how Psalm 82 reminds us to stand with the God who stands with the poor and needy.

What do we do when it feels like the world has lost its mind and there is no justice? Jeremiah explores how Psalm 82 reminds us to stand with the God who stands with the poor and needy.

Marty Solomon concludes our 3 sermon mini-series with Elijah and Elisha by taking a look at the story of Elisha and Naaman.

Marty Solomon concludes our 3 sermon mini-series with Elijah and Elisha by taking a look at the story of Elisha and Naaman.

Megan continues our mini-series through the books of Kings, looking at the faithfulness of the prophets Elijah and Elisha. Whether it's a reluctant or exuberant faithfulness, both demonstrate a willingness to say “yes” to God.

Megan continues our mini-series through the books of Kings, looking at the faithfulness of the prophets Elijah and Elisha. Whether it's a reluctant or exuberant faithfulness, both demonstrate a willingness to say “yes” to God.

1 Kings 19 tells the story of what happens after the prophet Elijah's greatest victory. As Elijah tells himself stories of defeat and hopelessness, Jeremiah asks us to consider the stories we tell ourselves… and the story God is trying to tell.

1 Kings 19 tells the story of what happens after the prophet Elijah's greatest victory. As Elijah tells himself stories of defeat and hopelessness, Jeremiah asks us to consider the stories we tell ourselves… and the story God is trying to tell.

While the mystery of the Trinity may never be fully understood, Romans 5 indicates that this mystery helps us understand another one - the mystery of suffering.

While the mystery of the Trinity may never be fully understood, Romans 5 indicates that this mystery helps us understand another one - the mystery of suffering.

As we celebrate the birth of the Church on Pentecost, Tyler Chernesky shares a powerful message and testimony about the new kind of kingdom Jesus is bringing into the world.

As we celebrate the birth of the Church on Pentecost, Tyler Chernesky shares a powerful message and testimony about the new kind of kingdom Jesus is bringing into the world.

As Paul closes out his book, he has things to say to us about where our righteousness is found and how we ought to live with each other in our differences. Katie Ranum wraps up our series on Galatians by bringing these questions into our context.

As Paul closes out his book, he has things to say to us about where our righteousness is found and how we ought to live with each other in our differences. Katie Ranum wraps up our series on Galatians by bringing these questions into our context.

Galatians chapter 5 takes us back to the theme of freedom first explored in chapter 2. Jeremiah shares two ways we can destroy our freedom, and how to walk in freedom well.

Galatians chapter 5 takes us back to the theme of freedom first explored in chapter 2. Jeremiah shares two ways we can destroy our freedom, and how to walk in freedom well.

Megan continues our Galatians series with a look at Paul's words in chapter 4. Here, Paul calls on the Galatian Christians to remember who they are in Christ, an invitation that is just as important for us today.

Megan continues our Galatians series with a look at Paul's words in chapter 4. Here, Paul calls on the Galatian Christians to remember who they are in Christ, an invitation that is just as important for us today.

Megan continues our sermon series as Paul continues his letter to the Galatians. In this sermon, she helps us to think through what a life lived in connection with God's Spirit looks like.

Megan continues our sermon series as Paul continues his letter to the Galatians. In this sermon, she helps us to think through what a life lived in connection with God's Spirit looks like.

As Paul continues the defense of his gospel, we engage with one of the things that gospel produces - an authentic freedom in Christ.

As Paul continues the defense of his gospel, we engage with one of the things that gospel produces - an authentic freedom in Christ.

The beginning of a new series through the book of Galatians during Eastertide (the season from Easter to Pentecost). In week 1, Jeremiah shares how we often fall into the trap of believing false gospels and how we can hang on to the good gospel we've received.

The beginning of a new series through the book of Galatians during Eastertide (the season from Easter to Pentecost). In week 1, Jeremiah shares how we often fall into the trap of believing false gospels and how we can hang on to the good gospel we've received.

What is the good news about Easter? In a brief homily, Jeremiah shares the gospel according to the book of Acts as Peter speaks at the home of Cornelius the Centurion.

What is the good news about Easter? In a brief homily, Jeremiah shares the gospel according to the book of Acts as Peter speaks at the home of Cornelius the Centurion.

What stories are people telling about Jesus? More importantly, what story is Jesus telling about himself. On Palm Sunday, Jeremiah explores the stories being told during the “triumphal entry.”

What stories are people telling about Jesus? More importantly, what story is Jesus telling about himself. On Palm Sunday, Jeremiah explores the stories being told during the “triumphal entry.”

Our Lenten series concludes with the anointing of Jesus at Bethany. Katie Ranum shares from John 12 about what discipleship looks like in the lives of both Mary and Judas.

Our Lenten series concludes with the anointing of Jesus at Bethany. Katie Ranum shares from John 12 about what discipleship looks like in the lives of both Mary and Judas.

Jeremiah continues our Lenten series by taking a look at the parable of the Prodigal Son. Even though it's one of Jesus' most well-known stories, is is possible that there are new things here to learn?

Jeremiah continues our Lenten series by taking a look at the parable of the Prodigal Son. Even though it's one of Jesus' most well-known stories, is is possible that there are new things here to learn?

Marty Solomon picks up our Lenten series where Megan left off last week. Working backwards through Luke 13, Marty helps us keep our focus on what God is doing instead of what's going on around us.

Marty Solomon picks up our Lenten series where Megan left off last week. Working backwards through Luke 13, Marty helps us keep our focus on what God is doing instead of what's going on around us.

Megan continues our Lenten series by looking at a story from John 13. What it is that get's in the way of us following God?

Megan continues our Lenten series by looking at a story from John 13. What it is that get's in the way of us following God?

Our Lenten series follows the story of Jesus' life in order to explore themes of temptation, rejection, repentance, reconciliation, and worship. For the first Sunday of Lent, Jeremiah dives into the temptation and testing of Jesus in the wilderness.

Our Lenten series follows the story of Jesus' life in order to explore themes of temptation, rejection, repentance, reconciliation, and worship. For the first Sunday of Lent, Jeremiah dives into the temptation and testing of Jesus in the wilderness.

Megan wraps up our series on discipleships. This week, she takes a look at Paul's relationship with Timothy and what it means to invest in making disciples.

Megan wraps up our series on discipleships. This week, she takes a look at Paul's relationship with Timothy and what it means to invest in making disciples.

In a confessional message, Marty continues our teaching on discipleship. As we examine the story of Paul's friend Epaphroditus, we discover the importance of being needy.