Like many Americans today, Nicodemus was well educated, wealthy, and successful; however, although he knew a lot about God, he didn't quite understand the gospel of Jesus Christ. In a conversation with Nicodemus, Jesus described the power of the Holy Spirit, the good news of God's grace, and He encouraged Nicodemus to believe. What ends up happening to Nicodemus? Listen now to find out.
As Christians God each and every one of us to impact culture and promote His kingdom. Set Hammond explains how we impact culture by being the salt of the earth, and we promote His kingdom by being the light of the world.
UPC celebrates its anniversary every year with a special service called Vision Sunday. In this message, Pastor Mike Osborne reviews the history, mission, vision, and values of the church, along with some of the specific plans the church has this year to engage more intentionally in missions both globally and locally.
What excuse have you given God? Are you too busy at work, too attached to your possessions, or too involved with your relationships? No matter what excuse you give to spending time with God, He still generously invites us to His banquet. Listen now as Seth discusses the Parable of the Great Banquet.
In this message from Revelation 5, Mike Osborne says that the worship scene described in that chapter gives the church a paradigm for her worship of God. Mike gives five characteristics of worship gathered from this visio dei - a vision of the exalted Christ who is both Lion and Lamb.
Four men bring their paralytic friend to Jesus for healing, but everyone is stunned when he forgives sins instead of healing a physical condition. Listen this week to Tim Trouten explain that what our hearts really long for is forgiveness, and how we need to come to Jesus - the only one who can give it.
This is the second sermon in a two-part series on the book of Jude. There are several places in Scripture where we find warnings about false teachers; Jude is one of them. Pastor Matt Ryman explains how false teachers operate, how people become false teachers and why Jude (along with other New Testament writers) has such harsh words for false teachers.
This is the first sermon in a two-part series on the book of Jude. There are several places in Scripture where we find warnings about false teachers; Jude is one of them. Pastor Matt Ryman explains how false teachers operate, how people become false teachers and why Jude (along with other New Testament writers) has such harsh words for false teachers.
It's a simple but nonetheless important truth: Jesus loved children, and we should too. In this sermon, based on two passages in the book of Mark, Pastor Mike Osborne shares the many ways Jesus was attracted to children, and children to him. It's because Jesus loves kids that we at UPC invest heavily in our children and youth. Mike also takes you into the "story within the story," to help you understand the true source of significance and meaning in life.
King Hezekiah was one of the good kings of Judah. But in this July 4 message, Mike Osborne points out that Hezekiah nearly ruined his and his nation's future because of pride. How should we live in a time of moral, spiritual, and political confusion? Hezekiah's story is as timely today as ever.
Christ and Culture (Part 2)
No if, ands, or buts about it – life is dangerous. The question is: What are you going to do about it?
You can go run and hide, or you can learn to live above your fears.
Listen as Mike Osborne explains how one of the Bible’s greatest heroes wasn’t afraid to say “I’m afraid” and live above his fears.
What is forgiveness and why is good for YOU to forgive? If God has given you a second chance, does that mean you should give someone else a second chance?
Pastor Mike explores the book of Philemon for clues about why and how you should forgive someone.
Don't Waste Your Life
Investing in the Family Business
Vision Awareness Sunday 2003
Encountering God In Worship
Encountering God In Communion
Destination Beyond
"Is Jesus The Only Way?"
"No Unfinished Symphonies"