The battles we face are fierce. They wear us down. It is a struggle to continue. A struggle to resist the enemy. Jesus said, “Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world.” (John 16:33) Even though it is hard to fight against a spiritual enemy […]

Of all the great wars which have been fought (WWI, WWII, Vietnam, Korean, Civil War, and the list could go on), none compare to the great battle each of us face on a daily basis. The struggle for our allegiance is very real and very serious. We battle an enemy that is hard to pin […]

Listen as Pastor Jon shares Part 1 of 3 in this sermon series about spiritual warfare. [slideshow_deploy id=’3213′]

Have you ever seen someone suddenly jump for joy? Sometimes a person is so enthusiastic about life that they can’t help but go running through the room, laughing, hooping, leaping, hugging, and crying. You might call this sudden reaction “a burst of joy”, “breaking out in laughter” or even “making merry”. Whatever you call it, […]

Christmas is a time of GREAT giving isn’t it? Family members and friends give one another presents. Stores are filled with the latest gifts. Companies get out of debt during the holiday season because people buy gifts to give to others. December is generally the largest giving month for churches… What a lot of giving! God also […]

Most people are delighted to receive gifts at Christmas time. It’s super fun for kids was well as moms and dads, grandpas and grandmas and just about everyone. But is that all there is to it? Is it just about the fun of getting stuff? There can be a letdown after Christmas. Have you ever felt an anticlimactic feeling […]

In this week’s worship service at UCA Church, two of our students from Upper Columbia Academy share a special sermon feature. Loren Threadgill and Blake Johnson share a message called “Connected” which teaches how Christians can remain in tune with the Holy Spirit in their daily walk. Jesus used the phrase, “I am the vine and […]

If you have ever been at odds with a friend or family member, you know how hard life can be. It is difficult to get along with people you love when you have differences in opinion about an issue or problem. So How do you get along and keep from falling into a dysfunctional state […]

Stephen always dreamed he would one day be an evangelist just like his father.  But when he was 12 years old, his life took an unexpected turn.  After his parents divorced, Stephen became angry at God and spent the next 10 years of his life running from his call.  Nine years ago God found Stephen […]

Stephen always dreamed he would one day be an evangelist just like his father.  But when he was 12 years old, his life took an unexpected turn.  After his parents divorced, Stephen became angry at God and spent the next 10 years of his life running from his call.  Nine years ago God found Stephen […]