UBC Beavercreek — Sermons

In this edition of UBC "Sermon Discussions" Jesse sits down with Dr. Jeremy Kimble to dive deeper into his sermon on  John 8:28-59—I Am: Before Abraham Was, I AM

Main Claim: Jesus is the eternal, covenant-making God

Questions discussed in this episode: 

What are some modern day religions or denominations that reject Jesus' divinity that we need to be aware of? And can we consider them to be Christian?

Most Jews (not all, but many) reject Jesus as Messiah, just like the people in this passage. How should we, as Christians, relate and interact with Jews who reject Jesus?

In your sermon you said our eternal life hangs on the claim that Jesus is divine. Does someone have to understand and embrace Jesus' divinity in order to be saved? Explain.

In John 8:44, Jesus told the crowds that their father was the devil. Does that mean that anyone who isn’t saved is actually a child of the devil, not of God?

In that verse, Jesus said that Satan was a liar and deceiver from the beginning. Could you explain more about what Jesus meant by that? Was it the reference to the garden of Eden or to something that occurred prior?

Why is it good that I feel insufficient to carry out the work of Jesus?

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In week three of our "I Am" series, Dr. Jeremy Kimble leads us through John 8:28-59, where Jesus states,

March 30th:

In week three of our “I Am” series, Dr. Jeremy Kimble leads us through John 8:28-59, where Jesus states, “Truly, truly, I say to you, before Abraham was, I am.”

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March 16:

In this edition of UBC "Sermon Discussions" Jesse and Bryson sit down to dive deeper into Bryson’s sermon on John 15:1-16 —”I Am the True Vine”

Bryson Jackson is planting Gospel Heights, our Huber Heights Church Plant that will launch in the fall of 2025. You can find more information regarding Gospel Heights here.

Questions discussed in this episode: 

In the passage, Jesus says “any branch in me that does not bear fruit will be taken away…pruned… and cast into the fire”. Can someone actually be a branch in Christ, but not bear fruit? If so, does that mean that some people who were once in Christ will be cut off, no longer be in him, and eventually cast into hell?

You said “Jesus is the source of our ‘clean-ness’, and we are not able to clean ourselves up.” If that’s the case, then why does Jesus connect abiding in his love with obeying his commands in vs 10. Do we even need to make an intentional fight against sin or a volitional choice to pursue holiness in order to abide?

If we put other things above God, finding great joy in our spouse, kids, job, sports, and it feels fine, is that a concern?

What does fully surrendering to Jesus look like?

What are some practical ways to abide and have that “consistent closeness” that Jesus mentions? Or stated another way, how do you practically experience that close friendship with Christ...ways we can seek joy (satisfaction) in Jesus and Jesus alone?

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In the second week of our "I Am" series, our Director of Groups, Classes, & Church Planting Resident,

March 23rd:

In the second week of our “I Am” series, our Director of Groups, Classes, & Church Planting Resident, Bryson Jackson, led us through John 15:1-16 where Jesus states, “I am the true vine” to see what this claim means, why it’s essential, and how we should respond.

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March 16:

In this edition of UBC "Sermon Discussions" Jesse and Jason sit down to dive deeper into Jason’s sermon on John 6:22-59—”I Am: The Bread of Life”

Main Idea: Jesus gives more than physical life to your body, he has come to give eternal life to your soul

Questions discussed in this episode: 

Based on John 6:44, Do we seek Jesus or does he seek us?Can someone slip through the arms of Jesus? In other words, are there people who die unsaved who should have been saved—for example people that have never heard the gospel?

In your sermon you mentioned that Jesus gives you quality of life - Zoe life. So I know I’m saved but I don’t feel like this is true. Is there something wrong with me?

There are some people who believe Jesus is speaking literally in John 6:53-56 when He says eat my flesh and drink my blood. Explain what Jesus is saying here?

What are some identifying markers that I have been saved?

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