Why was Jesus really born?
This Christmas message looks beyond the manger to the cross and answers one of the most important questions anyone can ask: How do I know if I am saved?

In Hebrews 10:10–18, we discover that Christmas and Easter cannot be separated. The baby born in Bethlehem was born with a clear, eternal purpose—to offer Himself as the once-for-all sacrifice for sin. From the sacrificial system of the Old Testament to Jesus sitting down at the right hand of God, this passage shows us the finished work of Christ and the assurance it brings to believers.

In this message, “The Baby Born to Die,” we explore:

• Trust (Past): Jesus’ sacrifice was complete, sufficient, and final
• Evidence (Present): The Holy Spirit actively working in the life of every believer
• Confidence (Future): God’s promise to finish what He started and keep His people forever

If you’ve ever struggled with doubt, questioned your salvation, or wondered whether your faith is “real enough,” this message offers biblical clarity, gospel hope, and unshakable assurance rooted not in what we do—but in what Christ has already done.

Whether you are a new believer, returning to faith, or seeking confidence in your salvation, this sermon reminds us that Jesus was born to die so that we could truly live.

📖 Key Scriptures:

• Hebrews 10:10–18
• Matthew 1:21
• Isaiah 9:6–7
• John 6:37–39
• John 10:27–28
• Romans 8:38–39
• Philippians 1:6

🎄 This Christmas, discover the true meaning of hope, peace, and assurance—found in the finished work of Jesus Christ.

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The Warrior Baby | Hebrews 2:14–15 | Born For a Purpose 

Why did God have to be born? Why the manger? Why flesh and blood?
In this powerful Christmas message, The Warrior Baby, we explore Hebrews 2:14–15 to uncover the deeper, theological reason behind Jesus’ birth. 

Message from Pastor Chris Kouba | Sunday December 14, 2025.

Christmas isn’t just a sweet story—it’s a war story. Jesus didn’t come merely to teach or inspire; He was born to destroy the works of the devil and set humanity free from the fear of death.

Using Scripture and vivid illustration, we walk through:
The Problem: An enemy we could never defeat on our own
The Solution: Jesus becoming fully human to fight our battle
The Result: Freedom from fear, slavery, sin, and death

Just as a champion must represent his people, Jesus had to be one of us to win for us. From the manger to the cross to the empty tomb, this message reveals how Jesus used death to defeat death and why His victory changes everything about how we live today.

If you’re struggling with fear, bondage, guilt, or feeling trapped—this message is for you. Jesus came to set captives free.

📖 Key Scriptures:
Hebrews 2:14–15
1 John 3:8
Genesis 3:15
1 Peter 5:8
Colossians 2:13–15
1 Corinthians 15:54–55
Romans 8:38–39

🎄 Series: Born For a Purpose
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Jesus didn’t just have the tools—He became the tool.
That’s why He was born.

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Merry Christmas, United City!
Today we launch our brand-new Christmas series “Born for a Purpose”—and we begin with a powerful truth: Jesus was born to preach the Good News.
In Luke 4, Jesus makes His mission unmistakably clear:
“I must preach… for I was sent for this purpose.”

Message from Pastor Jason Mick | Sunday December 7, 2025.

This message explores:
✨ Why Jesus came
✨ How the manger was the launch of a rescue mission
✨ What it means that Jesus is the Good News
✨ Why saved people are sent people
✨ How we are called to preach, pray, and provide this Christmas

If Christ came with purpose, we can live with purpose.
And if you’ve been born again, you’ve been born again to speak Jesus.

📖 Scripture Highlights
Luke 4:17–21
Luke 4:42–44
Mark 1:38
Galatians 4:4–5
2 Corinthians 5:17–20
Romans 1:16
Acts 1:8
John 3:16

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This week at United City Church, we launch our new series Invisible, exploring the unseen realities of heaven, hell, angels, demons, and spiritual warfare. In this message, Pastor Chris walks us through Jesus' powerful parable in Luke 16, revealing the eternal impact of our choices and the urgent call to trust in Christ today. Whether you are a believer or still searching, this is a message you don't want to miss.

Message from Pastor Chris Kouba | Sunday April 27, 2025.

📖 Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

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What does real courage look like?
In this message from our Highlight Reel series, we unpack one of the most powerful verses in the Bible—Joshua 1:9—and explore what it means to act with courage even when you're afraid.

Message from Pastor Chris Kouba | Sunday June 8, 2025.

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Whether you’re facing tough decisions, leading through uncertainty, or simply trying to take your next step of faith, this message will inspire you to move forward with boldness, not because you feel brave, but because God is with you wherever you go. 🙌

📖 “Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid… for the Lord your God is with you.”
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In this message, Who’s Your One? from Luke 15:1–10, Pastor Chris reminds us that the lost are a priority to God—and they should be a priority to us. Through the stories of the lost sheep and the lost coin, we see a God who searches, rescues, and rejoices when even one sinner is found. Every person has immeasurable worth because of what Jesus paid to bring us home. Who is the “one” in your life who needs to know Him?

Message from Chris Kouba | Sunday November 2, 2025.

Watch now and be challenged to see people the way God does—worth every effort to reach and restore.

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When God calls you, speak up. When God convicts you, listen up.
In the book of Amos, God uses an ordinary shepherd to deliver an extraordinary message. 

Message from Chris Kouba | Sunday October 26, 2025.

Amos wasn’t a prophet by trade—he was a herdsman and fig farmer. But when God called, he obeyed. Through him, God exposed a culture that looked successful on the surface but was spiritually rotting underneath.

In this message, Pastor Chris walks us through how Amos’s story speaks directly to us today. We live in abundance. We have access to church, worship, and Christian content like never before. But have we let comfort dull our conviction? Have we traded justice for convenience, and worship for performance?

Amos reminds us that God doesn’t call the equipped—He equips the called. He calls us to speak up when He prompts us and to listen up when His Spirit convicts us. Because His goal isn’t judgment—it’s restoration.

Message Highlights:
God uses ordinary people to do extraordinary things
Worship without justice is worthless
The danger of the “Sunday–Monday gap”
Conviction is not condemnation—it’s an invitation to restoration

“Seek Me and live.” — Amos 5:4
Next Steps:
When God calls you — Speak Up
When God convicts you — Listen Up

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#HaveYouReadMyBook #Amos #SpeakUpListenUp #UCChurch #AtTheMovies #BibleTeaching #Faith #Restoration #MinorProphets #ChurchOnline

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In this message from the book of Joel, Pastor Chris asks a sobering question: What makes God go to war? We love to talk about what we fight for—but have you ever stopped to consider what GOD fights for?

Message from Chris Kouba | Sunday October 19, 2025.

Through a devastating plague, a call to repentance, and a promise of restoration, Joel reveals three things God fights to the death for:

🔥 God Fights for His Glory
He will not share His name or His worship. He shakes us to wake us—so we stop playing casual religion and start living for His glory.

❤️ God Fights for Your Heart
"Yet even now…" No matter how far you’ve run, God hasn’t given up on you. His discipline isn’t punishment—it’s a rescue mission. He wants more than your Sunday routine. He wants your whole heart.

🌿 God Fights for Your Future
God doesn’t just give you a fresh start—He restores years. What the locusts have eaten, He can redeem. And through His Spirit poured out, He gives you power to live on mission.

This isn’t just a history lesson from a minor prophet. This is a battle cry from the heart of God.

📖 Scripture: Joel 1–3
🎯 Series: Have You Read My Book?
💬 Key Verse: “I will restore to you the years that the locust have eaten…” – Joel 2:25

If this message spoke to you, don’t keep it to yourself—share it. God is fighting for His glory, your heart, and your future. The only question left is: Will you join Him?

#Joel #Sermon #Restoration #HolySpirit #UC #Revival #MinorProphets #BibleTeaching

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Join us as we dive into the Book of Micah with special guest from Breakaway Ministries, Brian McCormack.

Message from Brian McCormack | Sunday October 12, 2025.

Key Takeaways
God is both just and merciful.
Throughout Micah, God reproves sin but also points toward restoration.
Sin has real consequences.
Micah 2:1-3 outlines how greed, injustice, and exploitation provoke divine response.
Hope in the promise.
Micah 5:2 prophesies a ruler from Bethlehem — a symbol of future deliverance.
The prophetic word is relevant today.
The call to righteousness, social justice, and faithful living transcends time.
Faith responds to both judgment and hope.
Believers must repent, trust God’s promises, and live in light of His coming Kingdom.

Call to Action / Application
Reflect personally: Where am I resisting God’s call to justice?
Embrace hope: Trust God’s promises even amid uncertainty.
Engage community: Pursue justice, kindness, and walking humbly (Micah’s themes) in your local sphere.
Join or lead a study on Micah or prophetic books to dig deeper.

0:00 – 5:00 Opening & Introduction Welcome, setting the context, introduction of Brian McCormack

5:00 – 15:00 Micah’s Historical & Theological Context Who Micah was, background, themes in Micah’s prophecy

15:00 – 25:00 Micah 2:1-3 – Warnings & Judgments Explaining the sins that provoke God’s displeasure

25:00 – 35:00 Micah 5:2 – The Promise of the Coming Ruler Messianic prophecy, hope amid judgment

35:00 – 45:00 Application to Today How the truths in Micah speak into modern life, faith, community

45:00 – End Invitation, Call to Action, Prayer Encouragement, next steps, closing prayer

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