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ABOUT THIS MESSAGE: Your authority unlocks access. This Sunday, we were reminded that when we know who we are in Christ and walk in obedience, our voice carries weight and we can confidently speak to situations. Unlocking and maintaining our God-given authority is one of our greatest weapons against the enemy. ABOUT UNION CHURCH: We exist for one thing: to help unite people with purpose. At Union Church, we believe heaven can be experienced on earth when people live intentional and purposeful lives submitted to God's Word. We help people know God, find freedom, discover purpose, and make a difference. We are one church in multiple locations throughout Maryland, Virginia, and Charlotte, North Carolina. Find a location near you: theunionchurch.com/findalocation GIVING www.theunionchurch.com/give FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: www.facebook.com/weareunionchurch Instagram: www.instagram.com/weareunionchurch Website: https://theunionchurch.com
ABOUT THIS MESSAGE What do you do when the setback is your fault? This Sunday's message reminded us that failure is never the end of the story when Christ is part of your life. Your comeback begins when you cry out to God, stop letting your mistakes define you, and stay faithful with what's in front of you. God isn't done with you yet, your confidence can be restored, and your greatest days are still ahead. ABOUT UNION CHURCH We exist for one thing: to help unite people with purpose. At Union Church, we believe heaven can be experienced on earth when people live intentional and purposeful lives submitted to God's Word. We help people know God, find freedom, discover purpose, and make a difference. We are one church in multiple locations throughout Maryland, Virginia, and Charlotte, North Carolina. Find a location near you: theunionchurch.com/findalocation GIVING www.theunionchurch.com/give FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: www.facebook.com/weareunionchurch Instagram: www.instagram.com/weareunionchurch Website: https://theunionchurch.com
ABOUT THIS MESSAGE: What do you do when God's timing doesn't look like what you expected? This Sunday's message reminded us that real confidence isn't built on outcomes, control, or comparison, it's built on trusting God even when you don't understand the process. God has never failed, never abandoned you, and never stopped working behind the scenes. Stay faithful, keep showing up, and trust Him with the results. ABOUT UNION CHURCH: We exist for one thing: to help unite people with purpose. At Union Church, we believe heaven can be experienced on earth when people live intentional and purposeful lives submitted to God's Word. We help people know God, find freedom, discover purpose, and make a difference. We are one church in multiple locations throughout Maryland, Virginia, and Charlotte, North Carolina. Find a location near you: theunionchurch.com/findalocation GIVING www.theunionchurch.com/give FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: www.facebook.com/weareunionchurch Instagram: www.instagram.com/weareunionchurch Website: https://theunionchurch.com
ABOUT THIS MESSAGE: What happens when you finally see God move in your life? Everything shifts. Winning changes how you see yourself. Winning changes how you move. Winning builds momentum. Watch the full message and lean into the pattern that produces lasting confidence. ABOUT UNION CHURCH: We exist for one thing: to help unite people with purpose. At Union Church, we believe heaven can be experienced on earth when people live intentional and purposeful lives submitted to God's Word. We help people know God, find freedom, discover purpose, and make a difference. We are one church in multiple locations throughout Maryland, Virginia, and Charlotte, North Carolina. Find a location near you: theunionchurch.com/findalocation GIVING www.theunionchurch.com/give FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: www.facebook.com/weareunionchurch Instagram: www.instagram.com/weareunionchurch Instagram: www.instagram.com/stephenrchandler Website: https://theunionchurch.com
ABOUT THIS MESSAGE: What would your life look like if your confidence was rooted in who God is instead of what life looks like? This Sunday's message, Unshakable Confidence, reminded us that real confidence is built on the character and promises of God — not fear, insecurity, or other people's opinions. Who tells the story dictates what you believe. When you meditate on God's character, you learn to trust His heart even when you can't track His methods. Stay rooted in His truth and walk with unshakable confidence. ABOUT UNION CHURCH: We exist for one thing: to help unite people with purpose. At Union Church, we believe heaven can be experienced on earth when people live intentional and purposeful lives submitted to God's Word. We help people know God, find freedom, discover purpose, and make a difference. We are one church in multiple locations throughout Maryland, Virginia, and Charlotte, North Carolina. Find a location near you: theunionchurch.com/findalocation GIVING www.theunionchurch.com/give FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: www.facebook.com/weareunionchurch Instagram: www.instagram.com/weareunionchurch Website: https://theunionchurch.com (edited)
In this episode, Camden Bucey welcomes David T. Irving, President of Reformed Theological Seminary in Jackson, Mississippi, for a rich conversation on Irving's dissertation, Mississippi's Greatest Minister: A Historical Study of Cornelius W. Grafton's 61-Year Pastorate, 1873–1934. Before turning to Grafton, they discuss Irving's recent transition into seminary leadership and the growing pastoral shortage across confessional Presbyterian churches, reflecting on the need for prayer, training, and laborers for Christ's harvest. The heart of the episode explores the life and ministry of Cornelius W. Grafton, a remarkable Mississippi Presbyterian pastor whose decades of quiet faithfulness, denominational leadership, educational labor, and pastoral endurance left a deep mark on church life in the American South. Camden and David consider why Grafton has been largely overlooked, what his ministry reveals about ordinary pastoral faithfulness, and how his life still instructs ministers and churches today. Watch on YouTube Chapters 00:08 Introduction and guest welcome 01:09 Mississippi's Greatest Minister and today's topic 02:03 RTS Jackson update and the pastoral shortage 08:20 David Irving's connection to Mississippi and Cornelius W. Grafton 14:06 Why Grafton has been overlooked in church history 18:14 Grafton's early religious life and spiritual maturation 23:58 Education, pastoral formation, and early ministry 29:33 Union Church, rural ministry, and a sixty-one-year pastorate 36:46 Grafton's preaching, pastoral rhythms, and churchmanship 43:18 Denominational leadership, education, and public influence 49:19 Grafton as historian and the unpublished history of Mississippi Presbyterianism 54:03 Lessons from Grafton's life and ministry today 59:09 Closing remarks and upcoming Reformed Forum events Resources Mentioned David T. Irving, Mississippi's Greatest Minister: A Historical Study of Cornelius W. Grafton's 61-Year Pastorate, 1873–1934 Reformed Theological Seminary, Jackson Reformed Academy Reformed Forum events Participants: Camden Bucey, David T. Irving
In this episode, Camden Bucey welcomes David T. Irving, President of Reformed Theological Seminary in Jackson, Mississippi, for a rich conversation on Irving's dissertation, Mississippi's Greatest Minister: A Historical Study of Cornelius W. Grafton's 61-Year Pastorate, 1873–1934. Before turning to Grafton, they discuss Irving's recent transition into seminary leadership and the growing pastoral shortage across confessional Presbyterian churches, reflecting on the need for prayer, training, and laborers for Christ's harvest. The heart of the episode explores the life and ministry of Cornelius W. Grafton, a remarkable Mississippi Presbyterian pastor whose decades of quiet faithfulness, denominational leadership, educational labor, and pastoral endurance left a deep mark on church life in the American South. Camden and David consider why Grafton has been largely overlooked, what his ministry reveals about ordinary pastoral faithfulness, and how his life still instructs ministers and churches today. Watch on YouTube Chapters 00:08 Introduction and guest welcome 01:09 Mississippi's Greatest Minister and today's topic 02:03 RTS Jackson update and the pastoral shortage 08:20 David Irving's connection to Mississippi and Cornelius W. Grafton 14:06 Why Grafton has been overlooked in church history 18:14 Grafton's early religious life and spiritual maturation 23:58 Education, pastoral formation, and early ministry 29:33 Union Church, rural ministry, and a sixty-one-year pastorate 36:46 Grafton's preaching, pastoral rhythms, and churchmanship 43:18 Denominational leadership, education, and public influence 49:19 Grafton as historian and the unpublished history of Mississippi Presbyterianism 54:03 Lessons from Grafton's life and ministry today 59:09 Closing remarks and upcoming Reformed Forum events Resources Mentioned David T. Irving, Mississippi's Greatest Minister: A Historical Study of Cornelius W. Grafton's 61-Year Pastorate, 1873–1934 Reformed Theological Seminary, Jackson Reformed Academy Reformed Forum events Participants: Camden Bucey, David T. Irving
ABOUT THIS MESSAGE: What would you attempt if you knew God wouldn't fail you? This Sunday's message, I'm Done Running, reminded us that many battles begin with intimidation before they ever become defeat. The enemy wants to weaken your confidence in God, but faith calls us to move with boldness, not fear. You were never meant to face battles alone. The same God who called you is faithful, and He will sustain you every step of the way. ABOUT UNION CHURCH: We exist for one thing: to help unite people with purpose. At Union Church, we believe heaven can be experienced on earth when people live intentional and purposeful lives submitted to God's Word. We help people know God, find freedom, discover purpose, and make a difference. We are one church in multiple locations throughout Maryland, Virginia, and Charlotte, North Carolina. Find a location near you: theunionchurch.com/findalocation GIVING www.theunionchurch.com/give FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: www.facebook.com/weareunionchurch Instagram: www.instagram.com/weareunionchurch Website: https://theunionchurch.com
ABOUT THIS MESSAGE: Have you ever felt exhausted doing all the right things—but still feel like something's missing? In “The Fruit of Desperation,” we're reminded that we're not meant to live in our own strength. Many of us are running on empty because we're relying on effort instead of the power of the Holy Spirit. We don't do things to earn God's love, we move because we already have it. But some things in life won't shift by effort alone—they require His power. This message challenges us to surrender control, seek God's power over people's approval, and make room for Him to move—because there's only one driver's seat. If you've been feeling stuck or drained, this message is for you. ABOUT UNION CHURCH: We exist for one thing: to help unite people with purpose. At Union Church, we believe heaven can be experienced on earth when people live intentional and purposeful lives submitted to God's Word. We help people know God, find freedom, discover purpose, and make a difference. We are one church in multiple locations throughout Maryland, Virginia, and Charlotte, North Carolina. Find a location near you: theunionchurch.com/findalocation GIVING www.theunionchurch.com/give FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: www.facebook.com/weareunionchurch Instagram: www.instagram.com/weareunionchurch Website: https://theunionchurch.com
ABOUT THIS MESSAGE What if the reason you feel stuck isn't because there's nothing more, but because you've been avoiding the very thing meant to grow you? In this message, we explore what it looks like to move from just surviving to truly thriving in your walk with Christ. So often, we return to what's familiar instead of embracing what's necessary for growth, but avoiding the test only delays the transformation. This message will challenge you to step out of old cycles, embrace discomfort, and trust that what God is doing in you is preparing you for more. What you've been avoiding might be exactly what God wants to use to transform you. ABOUT UNION CHURCH We exist for one thing: to help unite people with purpose. At Union Church, we believe heaven can be experienced on earth when people live intentional and purposeful lives submitted to God's Word. We help people know God, find freedom, discover purpose, and make a difference. We are one church in multiple locations throughout Maryland, Virginia, and Charlotte, North Carolina. Find a location near you: theunionchurch.com/findalocation GIVING www.theunionchurch.com/give FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: www.facebook.com/weareunionchurch Instagram: www.instagram.com/weareunionchurch Instagram: www.instagram.com/stephenrchandler Website: https://theunionchurch.com
Sermon Replay | The King Who Restores the FailureJohn 21:1–19Sermon by Pastor Mark HuntIn this powerful message from Pastor Mark Hunt at Union Church of Guatemala, we reflect on how Jesus restores Peter after his denial, meeting him not with shame but with grace right in the middle of his ordinary life. As Jesus asks Peter three times, “Do you love me?”, He is not reopening wounds but healing them, addressing the root of his failure and restoring his purpose. This sermon reminds us that grace is personal and transformative, and that failure does not disqualify us. Instead, it can become the very place where Jesus meets us, restores what is broken, and calls us forward into renewed purpose.#UnionChurchofGuatemala #UCG #UCGFamily #InternationalChurch #SoliDeoGloria
ABOUT THIS MESSAGE What if the biggest thing that changed when you gave your life to Jesus wasn't just your eternity, but your identity? In this message, we unpack what it really means to follow Jesus and how your status changes everything. You don't just believe in God, you belong to Him. And when your status changes, your access changes. You've been brought into a family, given an inheritance, and invited into a real relationship with God. This message will challenge the way you see yourself and help you step into what God has already made available to you. Once you understand who you are to Him, everything changes. ABOUT UNION CHURCH We exist for one thing: to help unite people with purpose. At Union Church, we believe heaven can be experienced on earth when people live intentional and purposeful lives submitted to God's Word. We help people know God, find freedom, discover purpose, and make a difference. We are one church in multiple locations throughout Maryland, Virginia, and Charlotte, North Carolina. Find a location near you: theunionchurch.com/findalocation GIVING www.theunionchurch.com/give FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: www.facebook.com/weareunionchurch Instagram: www.instagram.com/weareunionchurch Instagram: www.instagram.com/stephenrchandler Website: https://theunionchurch.com
ABOUT THIS MESSAGE Have you ever looked back and thought your best moments were already behind you? In this message, we're reminded that what God has ahead of you is better than anything you've seen before. Sometimes we hold on to memories that were meant to remind us, not define us. But when we stay stuck in what was, we can miss what God is doing right now. This message challenges you to shift your perspective, let go of what's behind, and step into what God is still building in your life. Your best days aren't behind you. They're still ahead. ABOUT UNION CHURCH We exist for one thing: to help unite people with purpose. At Union Church, we believe heaven can be experienced on earth when people live intentional and purposeful lives submitted to God's Word. We help people know God, find freedom, discover purpose, and make a difference. We are one church in multiple locations throughout Maryland, Virginia, and Charlotte, North Carolina. Find a location near you: theunionchurch.com/findalocation GIVING www.theunionchurch.com/give FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: www.facebook.com/weareunionchurch Instagram: www.instagram.com/weareunionchurch Instagram: www.instagram.com/stephenrchandler Website: https://theunionchurch.com
ABOUT THIS MESSAGE What if the thing you've been asking God for… He's already given you? In this message, we unpack what it really means to be blessed and why so many of us are still begging for what's already been provided. God didn't wait for you to get it all together before He moved. He already made a way. The challenge isn't getting God to do more—it's learning how to live from what He's already done. When you shift your perspective from lack to provision, everything changes. You're not trying to get blessed. You already are. ABOUT UNION CHURCH We exist for one thing: to help unite people with purpose. At Union Church, we believe heaven can be experienced on earth when people live intentional and purposeful lives submitted to God's Word. We help people know God, find freedom, discover purpose, and make a difference. We are one church in multiple locations throughout Maryland, Virginia, and Charlotte, North Carolina. Find a location near you: theunionchurch.com/findalocation GIVING www.theunionchurch.com/give FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: www.facebook.com/weareunionchurch Instagram: www.instagram.com/weareunionchurch Instagram: www.instagram.com/stephenrchandler Website: https://theunionchurch.com
ABOUT THIS MESSAGE Can I give you some good news? The only way you lose is if you quit. You might feel like you're in a fight right now, but you're fighting a defeated enemy. This message breaks down what it means to recognize the real battle and stop fighting the wrong fights. The enemy isn't just attacking your life, he's trying to occupy your mind. But you're not powerless. You have weapons, and the greatest defense is your offense. When you understand who you're fighting and what you've been given, everything changes. You're not losing. You're in a fight—and the enemy picked the wrong one. ABOUT UNION CHURCH We exist for one thing: to help unite people with purpose. At Union Church, we believe heaven can be experienced on earth when people live intentional and purposeful lives submitted to God's Word. We help people know God, find freedom, discover purpose, and make a difference. We are one church in multiple locations throughout Maryland, Virginia, and Charlotte, North Carolina. Find a location near you: theunionchurch.com/findalocation GIVING www.theunionchurch.com/give FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: www.facebook.com/weareunionchurch Instagram: www.instagram.com/weareunionchurch Instagram: www.instagram.com/stephenrchandler Website: https://theunionchurch.com
ABOUT THIS MESSAGE Have you ever been in a meeting and thought, “Why am I here? This could've been an email.” We've all been there. But the gathering of the church was never meant to feel like that. In this message, we explore why the church was never about attendance—it has always been about assignment. When believers gather, something shifts. Life flows through connection, and when we stay connected to the body of Christ, we stay connected to the source God designed to strengthen us. Your life isn't just being lived… it's being displayed. God designed the church to be a showcase of His wisdom so the world can see that His ways actually work. This message will challenge the way you think about church, connection, and the role you play in what God is doing—because this has never just been a meeting. It's a movement. ABOUT UNION CHURCH We exist for one thing: to help unite people with purpose. At Union Church, we believe heaven can be experienced on earth when people live intentional and purposeful lives submitted to God's Word. We help people know God, find freedom, discover purpose, and make a difference. We are one church in multiple locations throughout Maryland, Virginia, and Charlotte, North Carolina. Find a location near you: theunionchurch.com/findalocation GIVING www.theunionchurch.com/give FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: www.facebook.com/weareunionchurch Instagram: www.instagram.com/weareunionchurch Instagram: www.instagram.com/stephenrchandler Website: https://theunionchurch.com
ABOUT THIS MESSAGE The enemy doesn't always need you to mess everything up. Sometimes he just needs you to miscalculate where you're supposed to be. You can have the right appointment time and still be in the wrong building. In this message, we explore what it means to stay in step with the Holy Spirit and why positioning matters more than we think. When our emotions stay attached to what was, we can miss what God is doing right in front of us. But when we walk with the Holy Spirit, He helps us see clearly again—even in the hard moments. Sometimes the shift isn't about trying harder. It's about getting back in step with Him. ABOUT UNION CHURCH We exist for one thing: to help unite people with purpose. At Union Church, we believe heaven can be experienced on earth when people live intentional and purposeful lives submitted to God's Word. We help people know God, find freedom, discover purpose, and make a difference. We are one church in multiple locations throughout Maryland, Virginia, and Charlotte, North Carolina. Find a location near you: theunionchurch.com/findalocation GIVING www.theunionchurch.com/give FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: www.facebook.com/weareunionchurch Instagram: www.instagram.com/weareunionchurch Instagram: www.instagram.com/stephenrchandler Website: https://theunionchurch.com
ABOUT THIS MESSAGE If the fight is big, so is the call. Just because life gets turbulent doesn't mean your position has changed. Pressure doesn't cancel your calling. And the temperature around you doesn't get to determine who you are. In this message, we're reminded that you are not defined by the climate. You are defined by the covenant. There will be natural turbulence and spiritual turbulence, but turbulence cannot drop you from the altitude God has already placed you on. Your position doesn't change. Your identity doesn't change. And God's provision doesn't change. No matter the pressure. No matter the fight. Some things don't. ABOUT UNION CHURCH We exist for one thing: to help unite people with purpose. At Union Church, we believe heaven can be experienced on earth when people live intentional and purposeful lives submitted to God's Word. We help people know God, find freedom, discover purpose, and make a difference. We are one church in multiple locations throughout Maryland, Virginia, and Charlotte, North Carolina. Find a location near you: theunionchurch.com/findalocation GIVING www.theunionchurch.com/give FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: www.facebook.com/weareunionchurch Instagram: www.instagram.com/weareunionchurch Instagram: www.instagram.com/stephenrchandler Website: https://theunionchurch.com
ABOUT THIS MESSAGE So you did the right thing… and still ended up in a pit. Make it make sense. In Daniel 6, obedience didn't keep Daniel out of opposition. It actually put him in the den. And if we're honest, that's the part that frustrates us. You expect obedience to protect you, not position you for pressure. But here's what we don't always see. The lions aren't always the real threat. Sometimes it's the wrong perspective. The wrong people. Or slowly losing sight of your purpose that steals your joy before anything ever touches you. Your circumstances don't dictate your happiness. You do. Joy anchors you. Happiness is just what shows on the surface. In this message, we unpack how to keep your happiness when you've been thrown into the den by focusing on the right perspective, the right people, and the right purpose. The den does not get the final say. And no, God is not sleeping on you. SCRIPTURE REFERENCES Daniel 6:16–23 Psalm 1:1 Psalm 127:5 Ephesians 2:10 ABOUT UNION CHURCH We exist for one thing: to help unite people with purpose. At Union Church, we believe heaven can be experienced on earth when people live intentional and purposeful lives submitted to God's Word. We help people know God, find freedom, discover purpose, and make a difference. We are one church in multiple locations throughout Maryland, Virginia, and Charlotte, North Carolina. Find a location near you: theunionchurch.com/findalocation GIVING www.theunionchurch.com/give FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: www.facebook.com/weareunionchurch Instagram: www.instagram.com/weareunionchurch Instagram: www.instagram.com/stephenrchandler Website: https://theunionchurch.com
ABOUT THIS MESSAGE Is your relationship actually falling apart… or is it just overdrawn? In Love Gets Better With Age, we unpack how most relationships don't collapse overnight. They slowly deplete when withdrawals outpace deposits. Busyness creeps in. Extended anger lingers. Small issues start to feel bigger because you are already running in the red. Through Song of Solomon and practical biblical wisdom, this message explores how laughter, friendship, communication, and shared vision refill what feels empty. Whether you're single, dating, or married, you'll be challenged to guard your heart, close the windows that let division creep in, and stop building on conflict instead of agreement. Before you assume it's over, check the balance. Love does not just get better with time. It gets better with intention. ABOUT UNION CHURCH We exist for one thing: to help unite people with purpose. At Union Church, we believe heaven can be experienced on earth when people live intentional and purposeful lives submitted to God's Word. We help people know God, find freedom, discover purpose, and make a difference. We are one church in multiple locations throughout Maryland, Virginia, and Charlotte, North Carolina. Find a location near you: theunionchurch.com/findalocation GIVING www.theunionchurch.com/give FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: www.facebook.com/weareunionchurch Instagram: www.instagram.com/weareunionchurch Instagram: www.instagram.com/stephenrchandler Website: https://theunionchurch.com
ABOUT THIS MESSAGE Is the drama really worth it when it comes to relationships? In Worth the Drama, we get honest about why relationships can feel exhausting, complicated, and sometimes more work than we expected. This message explores how distorted perspectives, unresolved baggage, and a “me first” mindset can quietly weaken connection. Scripture reminds us that no one enters relationships traveling light, but healing, clarity, and unity are possible when we invite God into the process. Whether you're single, dating, married, or navigating relational tension, this message challenges us to decide if we're willing to do the work that leads to healthier, God-aligned relationships. ABOUT UNION CHURCH We exist for one thing: to help unite people with purpose. At Union Church, we believe heaven can be experienced on earth when people live intentional and purposeful lives submitted to God's Word. We help people know God, find freedom, discover purpose, and make a difference. We are one church in multiple locations throughout Maryland, Virginia, and Charlotte, North Carolina. Find a location near you: theunionchurch.com/findalocation GIVING www.theunionchurch.com/give FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: www.facebook.com/weareunionchurch Instagram: www.instagram.com/weareunionchurch Instagram: www.instagram.com/stephenrchandler Website: https://theunionchurch.com
ABOUT THIS MESSAGE Having options doesn't automatically mean you're moving in the right direction. In Hopeless Romantic: I've Got Options, we take a look at relationships through God's original design and are called back to discernment over attraction. From the very beginning, Scripture shows us that connection was intentional, not accidental. This message challenges the habit of chasing what looks good and invites us to choose what's truly God-aligned. Whether you're single, dating, married, or figuring it out, this message points toward a kind of love that lasts beyond attraction. ABOUT UNION CHURCH We exist for one thing: to help unite people with purpose. At Union Church, we believe heaven can be experienced on earth when people live intentional and purposeful lives submitted to God's Word. We help people know God, find freedom, discover purpose, and make a difference. We are one church in multiple locations throughout Maryland, Virginia, and Charlotte, North Carolina. Find a location near you: theunionchurch.com/findalocation GIVING www.theunionchurch.com/give FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: www.facebook.com/weareunionchurch Instagram: www.instagram.com/weareunionchurch Instagram: www.instagram.com/stephenrchandler Website: https://theunionchurch.com
Join us for this week's message: Vision Sunday At Union Church, we exist to lead people into a growing relationship with Jesus. Our messages are rooted in the Bible, relevant to everyday life, and focused on helping you walk out your faith with confidence. No matter where you are on your journey, you belong here. Plan a Visit: https://unionchurchonline.org/plan-a-visit Connect With Us: https://unionchurchonline.org/staff Support the Ministry: https://unionchurchonline.org/give
Join us for this week's message: Vision Sunday At Union Church, we exist to lead people into a growing relationship with Jesus. Our messages are rooted in the Bible, relevant to everyday life, and focused on helping you walk out your faith with confidence. No matter where you are on your journey, you belong here. Plan a Visit: https://unionchurchonline.org/plan-a-visit Connect With Us: https://unionchurchonline.org/staff Support the Ministry: https://unionchurchonline.org/give
ABOUT THIS MESSAGE Scripture shows us that the Word of God is living, powerful, and active, not just something we read, but something we speak. From spiritual battles to everyday challenges, this message invites us to see how declaring God's Word can push back the enemy, shift atmospheres, and bring heaven into our everyday lives. ABOUT UNION CHURCH We exist for one thing: to help unite people with purpose. At Union Church, we believe heaven can be experienced on earth when people live intentional and purposeful lives submitted to God's Word. We help people know God, find freedom, discover purpose, and make a difference. We are one church in multiple locations throughout Maryland, Virginia, and Charlotte, North Carolina. Find a location near you: theunionchurch.com/findalocation GIVING www.theunionchurch.com/give FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: www.facebook.com/weareunionchurch Instagram: www.instagram.com/weareunionchurch Instagram: www.instagram.com/stephenrchandler Website: https://theunionchurch.com
What if the word you think disqualifies you is actually the one that frees you? In The One Word I Don't Deserve, Pastor Stephen Chandler walks through John 8:2–12 and reveals how Jesus responds to sin, shame, and accusation with grace and truth. This message challenges common assumptions about the Bible and shows how God's Word lifts burdens, strengthens us for the journey, and transforms hearts. You'll be reminded that grace is often offered before it's ever requested and that following Jesus leads us out of darkness and into life.
In this episode of the Mississippi Outdoors Podcast, host Matt Wyatt sits down with Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks Executive Director Lynn Posey for a wide-ranging conversation about how Mississippi manages wildlife, deer, parks, law enforcement, licensing, and conservation efforts across all 82 counties.Posey shares how he went from growing up in Union Church to serving in the Mississippi Senate, to the Public Service Commission, and eventually being appointed director of MDWFP. He explains what the job looks like day to day, how the agency is structured, and why strong communication with the public and lawmakers is essential.The conversation covers major topics, including:• How Mississippi manages the largest deer population ever recorded• Chronic Wasting Disease and why managing does is critical• Mississippi's state parks upgrades, funding, and rebuilding projects• How hunting & fishing licenses fund MDWFP• Keeping conservation officers through pay raises and career ladders• The challenge of maintaining facilities like Sky Lake• What MDWFP's Commission does and how decisions are made• The history of youth hunting weekend and conservation legislation• Posey's own journey as a sixth-generation landowner passing down outdoor traditionsMississippi Outdoors is produced by the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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This is our "Signature" series with a sermon titled "Jehovah Jireh" by Pastor Todd Garner at Union Church. To support this ministry and help us to reach people all around the world for Jesus Christ visit our website: https://unionchurchonline.org/ I Prayed That Prayer: https://unionchurchonline.org/plan-a-visit Connect With Us: https://unionchurchonline.org/staff Give: https://unionchurchonline.org/legacy
This is our "Signature" series with a sermon titled "Jehovah Jireh" by Pastor Todd Garner at Union Church. To support this ministry and help us to reach people all around the world for Jesus Christ visit our website: https://unionchurchonline.org/ I Prayed That Prayer: https://unionchurchonline.org/plan-a-visit Connect With Us: https://unionchurchonline.org/staff Give: https://unionchurchonline.org/legacy
This is our "Signature" series with a sermon titled "How do we walk in Peace?" by Pastor Todd Garner at Union Church. To support this ministry and help us to reach people all around the world for Jesus Christ visit our website: https://unionchurchonline.org/ I Prayed That Prayer: https://unionchurchonline.org/plan-a-visit Connect With Us: https://unionchurchonline.org/staff Give: https://unionchurchonline.org/legacy
This is our "Signature" series with a sermon titled "How do we walk in Peace?" by Pastor Todd Garner at Union Church. To support this ministry and help us to reach people all around the world for Jesus Christ visit our website: https://unionchurchonline.org/ I Prayed That Prayer: https://unionchurchonline.org/plan-a-visit Connect With Us: https://unionchurchonline.org/staff Give: https://unionchurchonline.org/legacy
This is our "Signature" series with a sermon titled "How do we grow in the presence of God?" by Pastor Todd Garner at Union Church. To support this ministry and help us to reach people all around the world for Jesus Christ visit our website: https://unionchurchonline.org/ I Prayed That Prayer: https://unionchurchonline.org/plan-a-visit Connect With Us: https://unionchurchonline.org/staff Give: https://unionchurchonline.org/legacy
This is our "Signature" series with a sermon titled "How do we grow in the presence of God?" by Pastor Todd Garner at Union Church. To support this ministry and help us to reach people all around the world for Jesus Christ visit our website: https://unionchurchonline.org/ I Prayed That Prayer: https://unionchurchonline.org/plan-a-visit Connect With Us: https://unionchurchonline.org/staff Give: https://unionchurchonline.org/legacy
In today's episode, Darrell Johnson opens his journal and his toolkit, sharing how a hard year has softened his pastoral heart and how a simple morning liturgy that includes journaling, reading Scripture, and listing notes of gratitude have helped refresh his soul. Darrell invites us into his new book, an Advent reader titled Awaken Wonder, and shares six practical frameworks for preaching through Advent that he invites pastors to glean from and borrow. Darrell helps us imagine Advent preaching that's both bold and deeply formative.In this conversation Jason and Darrell talk about: Darrell's morning rhythm that sustains tender heartedness,Why Christmas is history, not myth, along with a helpful guide to chronological reading of the Christmas story, Darrell's new book Awaken Wonder, and the four-week outline it provides for preaching Advent,Practical help for solo pastors through six ready-to-preach Advent frameworks,How to give ethical and freeing attribution when we use sources to inform our preaching.Darrell offers us a timely invitation to preach Advent with clarity and courage, and a helpful roadmap that will help those who are still figuring out what they will preach this Advent. Whether you're mapping a four-week series or just searching for Sunday's next faithful step, may this conversation steady your heart, spark courage, and help you lead your people to wonder at Jesus' coming.Show NotesDarrell Johnson's Website - https://www.darrelljohnson.ca Order Awaken Wonder - https://a.co/d/fbKOL1uLead Pastor Fellowship Application - https://www.thepastorate.ca/lpfEmerging Leaders Lab Application - https://www.thepastorate.ca/lab Guest Biography Darrell W. Johnson has been preaching Jesus Christ and His Gospel for over 50 years. He has served a number of Presbyterian congregations in California, Union Church of Manila in the Philippines, and the historic First Baptist Church in the heart of Vancouver, Canada. He has taught preaching for Fuller Theological Seminary, Carey Theological College in Vancouver, and Regent College in Vancouver. He has authored eight books, including The Glory of Preaching and Discipleship on the Edge: An Expository Journey Through Revelation. He is currently serving as a pastor at The Way Church and The Pastorate Ministries Canada. He and his wife Sharon have been married over 50 years. Together they have raised four children adopted from four different countries of the world, and now enjoy loving 11 active grandchildren.PartnersSpecial thanks to Generis for helping us make this episode happen. Contact John Wright at Generis for help cultivating a culture of generosity in your church. - https://generis.com/team/jon-wrightThe work of strengthening pastors across Canada is only possible because of generous partners like you. As we look to the future, would you consider joining us in prayer, sharing this episode, or making a gift to invest in a vibrant, Jesus-centered church in every community? - https://thepastorate.ca/give.
This is our "Hall of Faith" series with a sermon titled "Entering God's Promise" by Pastor Todd Garner at Union Church. To support this ministry and help us to reach people all around the world for Jesus Christ visit our website: https://unionchurchonline.org/ I Prayed That Prayer: https://unionchurchonline.org/plan-a-visit Connect With Us: https://unionchurchonline.org/staff Give: https://unionchurchonline.org/legacy
This is our "Hall of Faith" series with a sermon titled "Entering God's Promise" by Pastor Todd Garner at Union Church. To support this ministry and help us to reach people all around the world for Jesus Christ visit our website: https://unionchurchonline.org/ I Prayed That Prayer: https://unionchurchonline.org/plan-a-visit Connect With Us: https://unionchurchonline.org/staff Give: https://unionchurchonline.org/legacy
This is our "Hall of Faith" series with a sermon titled "Their Faith is Our Legacy" by Pastor Todd Garner at Union Church. To support this ministry and help us to reach people all around the world for Jesus Christ visit our website: https://unionchurchonline.org/ I Prayed That Prayer: https://unionchurchonline.org/plan-a-visit Connect With Us: https://unionchurchonline.org/staff Give: https://unionchurchonline.org/legacy
This is our "Hall of Faith" series with a sermon titled "Their Faith is Our Legacy" by Pastor Todd Garner at Union Church. To support this ministry and help us to reach people all around the world for Jesus Christ visit our website: https://unionchurchonline.org/ I Prayed That Prayer: https://unionchurchonline.org/plan-a-visit Connect With Us: https://unionchurchonline.org/staff Give: https://unionchurchonline.org/legacy
You're not just going through life - you're carrying divine treasure! In this message, we're reminded that God doesn't make mistakes. He deposited gifts inside you, knowing your human condition. He trusted you with purpose, with power, and with pain because He knew you could handle it, and He knew you'd acknowledge Him through it all. God doesn't anoint copies. He anoints originals. He won't give you an assignment beyond your human capacity, but He will equip you to carry it with grace, power, and purpose. This is the podcast of Union Church led by Pastor Stephen Chandler. At Union, we exist to help people unite with purpose. Connect With Us https://theunionchurch.com | Website https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBnAXqF7XlgHetiQlgtk-BQ | Youtube https://www.instagram.com/weareunionchurch/?hl=en | Instagram
Faith isn't just what you believe - it's what you declare! In this message, you'll be reminded that your words are powerful when they're rooted in what God has spoken, not just what you see. Even if it makes you look foolish in the eyes of others, faith speaks boldly because it trusts God completely. Let this word stir your heart to grow because the more you learn, the more your hope matures into faith. At Union, we exist to help people unite with purpose. This is the podcast of Union Church led by Pastor Stephen Chandler. Connect With Us https://theunionchurch.com | Website https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBnAXqF7XlgHetiQlgtk-BQ | Youtube https://www.instagram.com/weareunionchurch/?hl=en | Instagram
What others call wasted, God calls worship. In this powerful message from our Thine is the Kingdom series, we uncover a timeless Kingdom principle: honor. When you give God your first and best, it opens the door to supernatural advancement. Honor isn't about leftovers, it's about recognizing value. It's about seeing worth where others don't. It's the difference between what's remembered forever and what's quickly forgotten. When you lead with honor, everything changes. This is the podcast of Union Church led by Pastor Stephen Chandler. At Union, we exist to help people unite with purpose. Connect With Us https://theunionchurch.com | Website https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBnAXqF7XlgHetiQlgtk-BQ | Youtube https://www.instagram.com/weareunionchurch/?hl=en | Instagram
God doesn't elevate through titles. He elevates through service. What's holding you back from serving others? Fear of falling behind? A painful past? The pressure to chase your own dreams? Your purpose isn't about status. It's about service. Become a multiplying Christian. Win souls. Change lives. And watch God take you where no man can. At Union, we exist to help people unite with purpose. This is the podcast of Union Church led by Pastor Stephen Chandler. Connect With Us https://theunionchurch.com | Website https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBnAXqF7XlgHetiQlgtk-BQ | Youtube https://www.instagram.com/weareunionchurch/?hl=en | Instagram
Are you unknowingly using the world's system to fight a spiritual battle? There are two kingdoms at work and if you don't understand God's process, you'll keep getting worldly results. In this message, discover where your real authority comes from and how to walk in power through the Word, unity with the Body, and your relationship with God. At Union, we exist to help people unite with purpose. This is the podcast of Union Church led by Pastor Stephen Chandler. Connect With Us https://theunionchurch.com | Website https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBnAXqF7XlgHetiQlgtk-BQ | Youtube https://www.instagram.com/weareunionchurch/?hl=en | Instagram
Some doors only open after a battle. What if the battle you're facing isn't a punishment but a promotion? God doesn't send you into battles you can't win. He's trusting you with something greater. The very presence of your battle is proof: God is with you. He's equipped you. And He's leading you somewhere purposeful. At Union, we exist to help people unite with purpose. This is the podcast of Union Church led by Pastor Stephen Chandler. Connect With Us https://theunionchurch.com | Website https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBnAXqF7XlgHetiQlgtk-BQ | Youtube https://www.instagram.com/weareunionchurch/?hl=en | Instagram
What does it really mean to be a man? This bold Father's Day message challenges the world's definition and calls every man to rise to God's standard - one of mission, worship, and wisdom. Whether you're a dad, mentor, husband, or just trying to figure it out, this is for you. And ladies, don't skip it! You'll learn what a real man of God looks like, and how to honor and encourage him. This isn't about perfection, it's about pursuit! At Union, we exist to help people unite with purpose. This is the podcast of Union Church led by Pastor Stephen Chandler. Connect With Us https://theunionchurch.com | Website https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBnAXqF7XlgHetiQlgtk-BQ | Youtube https://www.instagram.com/weareunionchurch/?hl=en | Instagram
You've been entrusted with something powerful and it's time to protect it. Brenda Palmer reminds us that spiritual authority isn't optional—it's essential. The enemy will always try to pull you down to places God never called you to dwell. But you don't have to play small. If you don't know who you are in Christ, you'll let people talk you out of your position, your purpose, and your power. Don't hand over what heaven has given you! At Union, we exist to help people unite with purpose. This is the podcast of Union Church led by Pastor Stephen Chandler. Connect With Us https://theunionchurch.com | Website https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBnAXqF7XlgHetiQlgtk-BQ | Youtube https://www.instagram.com/weareunionchurch/?hl=en | Instagram
You weren't made to drift. You were made to grow. In this message from Pastor Dino Rizzo, we break down Ephesians 4 to uncover God's blueprint for your growth -personally, spiritually, and as part of the Church. If you've been feeling stuck, stagnant, or just coasting, this message is for you. God has more for your life, but it starts with one choice: grow on purpose. At Union, we exist to help people unite with purpose. This is the podcast of Union Church led by Pastor Stephen Chandler. Connect With Us https://theunionchurch.com | Website https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBnAXqF7XlgHetiQlgtk-BQ | Youtube https://www.instagram.com/weareunionchurch/?hl=en | Instagram
What are you building and who are you building it for? In This Cost Me Everything, we redefine success. This isn't about building platforms or personal brands. It's about building something eternal. Something that carries the weight of Heaven. One brick. One prayer. One “yes.” God isn't after perfection, He's after devotion. This message is your reminder to build something Heaven can respond to. At Union, we exist to help people unite with purpose. This is the podcast of Union Church led by Pastor Stephen Chandler. Connect With Us https://theunionchurch.com | Website https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBnAXqF7XlgHetiQlgtk-BQ | Youtube https://www.instagram.com/weareunionchurch/?hl=en | Instagram
Who's really on the throne of your life? If it's not God first, then something else is calling the shots: money, popularity, approval? In this message, Pastor Stephen unpacks what it means to truly live in the Kingdom: a King that rules, a language of faith, and a Kingdom that's expanding. If you don't speak the language, how can you walk in its power? Are you full of faith or full of fear? At Union, we exist to help people unite with purpose. This is the podcast of Union Church led by Pastor Stephen Chandler. Connect With Us https://theunionchurch.com | Website https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBnAXqF7XlgHetiQlgtk-BQ | Youtube https://www.instagram.com/weareunionchurch/?hl=en | Instagram
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