University Presbyterian Church

Joyful Thanksgiving

University Presbyterian Church — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 12:24:00 -0500

Rev. Gary Fredricks
Colossians 1:9-14

We offer thanks for many things in our lives, but how often are we truly thankful? Real thanks comes out of a real joy in our hearts.
Listen and find out three things to be truly thankful for and how to get the joy necessary to appreciate them.

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Choose Whom You Will Serve

University Presbyterian Church — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 20:45:00 -0500

Matthew Ryman
Joshua 24:14-28

In this message, Matt Ryman examines Joshua’s final message to the Israelites. Listen to find out how choosing to serve God effects our understanding of self-directed living, self-confidence, and self-reliance.

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Kingdom Confidence

University Presbyterian Church — Sun, 15 Jun 2008 05:44:00 -0500

Pastor Mike Osborne
Acts 1:1-3, 28:23-31

In this, the last message in his series on Acts, Mike Osborne examines why the early Christians endured through persecution, discrimination, and even martyrdom. It’s because, among other things, they had kingdom confidence. Find out what kingdom confidence is, why you need it, and how you can get it.

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Fearing God Together

University Presbyterian Church — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 12:59:00 -0500

Pastor Mike Osborne
Acts 5:1-11

Can fearing God be a good thing? According to the book of Acts, the early church was characterized by a healthy fear of God. Why does God call us to fear him? Are there some very good reasons that you should fear God? Check out this message and learn three reasons for fearing God.

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Extreme Church

University Presbyterian Church — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 13:45:00 -0500

Pastor Mike Osborne
Acts 2:42-47, 4:32-35

One of the things that marked the early church was an intensity about what Christians today call “fellowship.” What did that look like, and what form should it take today? In this message, Mike Osborne explores practical ways modern American churches can resist the “Lone Ranger mentality” and experience true community.

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That the World May Know

University Presbyterian Church — Tue, 27 May 2008 11:38:00 -0500

Pastor Mike Osborne
Acts 8:26-40

Do you share your faith with non-Christians regularly? Rarely? Never? Listen to this message about the encounter of Philip with the Ethiopian eunuch in Acts 8. You will learn four helps for making evangelism a more joyful and consistent part of your life.

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Joyful, No Matter What

University Presbyterian Church — Sun, 18 May 2008 13:56:00 -0500

Pastor Mike Osborne
Acts 16:16-34

How you react when bad things happens is a pretty good indicator of what you’re trusting in for “insurance.” In this message, Pastor Mike Osborne explains that Biblical joy is the only thing that really works in times of difficulty. Listen to this message and learn what joy is, why you need it, and how you can get it.

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Worship Matters

University Presbyterian Church — Sun, 11 May 2008 16:13:00 -0500

Pastor Mike Osborne
Acts 2:42-47, Psalm 95

In this message, Mike Osborne shows how the early church valued corporate worship, using Psalm 95 as a template. Learn four things about worship that will help Sunday mornings be more meaningful for you.

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Going Where We've Never Gone

University Presbyterian Church — Sun, 04 May 2008 14:17:00 -0500

Rev. Gary Fredricks
Joshua 1:1-9

Installation of Mike Osborne as Senior Pastor for UPC. Also, a charge to Mike and UPC on how to go forward into uncharted territories where UPC’s never been.

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Why I Am a Preacher

University Presbyterian Church — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 14:39:00 -0500

Pastor Mike Osborne
Acts 2:14-42

What good is preaching? Is it relevant for today? In this message, Mike Osborne looks at the early church in Acts and gives two reasons preaching matters.

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Loving Our City

University Presbyterian Church — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 12:34:00 -0500

Pastor Mike Osborne
Acts 2:42-47, 5:12-16

Mike Osborne continues his series on the book of Acts. In this message, you will see that God calls Christians to bless their city. Find out two ways local churches can build bridges to their city rather than walls.

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A Body with Calloused Knees

University Presbyterian Church — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 18:02:00 -0500

Pastor Mike Osborne
Acts 1:12, 2:42, 4:31, 6:1, 12:5, 13:2

In this sermon, Mike Osborne looks at various passages in the book of Acts showing the early church in prayer. First-century Christians knew three things that enabled them to value and practice corporate prayer. The church today is in need of these same principles.

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Unfinished Business

University Presbyterian Church — Sun, 06 Apr 2008 14:43:00 -0500

Pastor Mike Osborne
Acts 1:1-11

Discouraged? In Acts 1:1-11 are four promises from God that will help you fight discouragement. Listen as Mike Osborne introduces the book of Acts and shows how Jesus’ promises to the early church apply today.

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Go Ahead... Waste Your Life

University Presbyterian Church — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 16:55:00 -0500

Pastor Mike Osborne
John 12:1-11

Less than a week before the death of Jesus, Mary anointed his head and feet with costly perfume. For that act of devotion, she received criticism from the disciples but praise from Jesus. Find out why Mary did such a “wasteful” thing. It might inspire you too to “waste your life” for Christ.

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Finding Hope in Desperate Times

University Presbyterian Church — Sun, 23 Mar 2008 14:42:00 -0500

Pastor Mike Osborne
John 11:1-44

This Easter message from Mike Osborne is based on John 11, in which is recounted the raising of Lazarus from the dead by Jesus. This, the seventh and final “sign” recorded in the book of John, points forward to Jesus’ own resurrection. It also contains the secret to living with hope, no matter what your circumstances.

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