UBC Podcast

Acts 17:22-34

What does it mean to live as an Everyday Missionary? In Acts 4, Peter and John show us that ordinary people who know Jesus can boldly share the Gospel and make Him known wherever God has placed them.

The church is one body with many parts—and every part matters. God has uniquely gifted each of us to serve, and no role is insignificant. "Every member belongs. Every member matters. Every member has a ministry." Don’t just attend. "Find your place and be part of what God is doing through His church."

Our faith was never meant to stop with us. In this message from Psalm 78, we’re challenged to invest in the next generation, share the testimony of God’s faithfulness, and intentionally point those coming behind us to Jesus.

Authentic community is more than showing up—it's seeing people, carrying burdens, and pointing others to Jesus. This message challenges us to move beyond attendance and become the kind of church that notices needs, serves selflessly, and brings glory to Christ in everything we do.

Following Jesus is more than believing in Him—it’s surrendering your whole life to Him. In this message, we’re challenged to count the cost of true discipleship, love Christ above everything else, follow Him completely, and live a faith that others can clearly see. 

Prayer is more than a habit—it’s an expression of our dependence on God. In this message, we’re reminded that prayer isn’t about checking a box or getting God to fit our plans. It’s about drawing near to our Heavenly Father, trusting His will, persisting in faith, and finding that His greatest gift isn’t just answered prayers—it’s His presence. 

Christ-exalting worship is more than what we do on Sundays—it’s how we live every day. When we see Jesus for who He truly is, our only response is wholehearted surrender, joyful worship, and lives that put Him first above everything else. 

God’s Word is not just something we read—it is the truth we build our lives on. In a world full of changing opinions, we can stand firm because Scripture is trustworthy, inspired by God, and points us to Jesus. When we know His Word, we know His heart.

True freedom isn’t found in independence, but in surrender to Jesus. In John 8, we’re reminded that only Christ can break the chains of sin and make us truly free.