In 2 Corinthians 8, the apostle Paul commends the Christians of Macedonia for their generous, sacrificial, eager giving to the poor believers of Jerusalem. Listen to Mike Osborne explain how we, too, can learn to gladly give our money away. Included in this message is an update on the financial condition and goals of University Presbyterian Church.
Why do Christians pray? And why, when you feel disappointed or discouraged about prayer, should you keep on praying? Listen as Mike Osborne explains two stories from Luke 11 that give motivation to pray even when you don’t feel like it.
The issue of infant baptism is one that has divided the church for centuries. All Christians agree that followers of Christ should be baptized. But what about their children?
In this message, Pastor Mike Osborne presents three arguments in favor of baptizing the children of believers. He also points out ways that all of us – no matter where we stand on baptism – can help children grow to know and love God.
When you share the gospel, are you afraid of rejection from people who are skeptical? Are you afraid that you won’t be able to answer their questions?
In this message, Seth Hammond reveals the importance of evangelism even when we have fears from how other people could respond to us. The Apostle Paul gives us a great example of someone who proclaims the gospel message bodly in the face of great opposition.
Do you have a few people to rely on when times are tough? Are there some faithful friends who can hold up your hands when you get tired of the battle? Listen as Mike Osborne explains what happened when the Israelites were attacked by Amalekites in Exodus 17. It shows that you might need something besides prayer.
Thousands of Christians choose not to ever join a church. Many churches do not even have a membership process. In this message, Pastor Mike Osborne defends the practice of church membership, giving five reasons it is important.
Why must Christians obey God? While there are many reasons to obey God, Matt Ryman explains what it means to be salt and light in today’s world.
If all of life is worship for the Christian, why does God want us to gather on Sunday morning for corporate worship? In this message, Mike Osborne teams up with Jonathan Noel, UPC’s Worship and Music Director, to explain why corporate worship is important, and why UPC worships in a particular way. Mike adds some practical pointers for worshiping well on Sunday morning.
In this, the first message in his series, “Why Do We Do the Things We Do?”, Mike Osborne teaches on the meaning and purpose of the Lord’s Supper. What was wrong with the way the Corinthians celebrated communion? Might you be guilty of the same thing? Find out how to rightly perceive and receive the blessing of the Lord’s Supper.