United Advent Christian Church Wilmington

This is the first of a two part sermon on Exodus 14. The Red Sea crossing is a beautiful picture of the work of Christ in the believers' life. On one side we are enslaved to sin, facing certain death, and objects of wrath. on the other side of the cross we are liberated, given a new life and a new identity in Jesus Christ

This week we hear the testimony of McCoy Surgeon. He shares a powerful story of God's work of redemption and restoration of all that he lost.

This week we take a look at John 21 where Jesus sits by a familiar fire with Peter and overcomes Peter's guilt and shame, reinstating him as a disciple.

This week we look at the Triumphal Entry and how Jesus is a Counterintuitive King. As Tim Keller writes in "The King's Cross:" "Palm Sunday is a long mismatch of what we think we need and what God has provided... God always gives you what you would have asked for if you knew everything he does."

This week we take a look at 1 Peter 2:8-12 (ESV) where the Apostle Peter reminds us that the gospel is inherently offensive; it points out our sin and our need for salvation, Before pointing us to the work of Christ on our behalf. Peter also commends beleivers to not add additional offense through a careless and sinful lifestyle.

This week we look at Acts 17, where the Apostle Paul shares the Gospel with the thought leaders of the day at a place called Mars Hill. We dwell on the importance of being faithful to the context of scripture and the context of the culture that God has called us to reach.

This week, we take a look at 1 Corinthians 15:1-7 where the Apostle Paul shows us that the Gospel isn't just the ABC's of the faith. It's the A-Z of the faith. It is the basis of our salvation, the lifeline in our relationship to God and also the lens through which we understand all of our relationships.

We have been brought from darkness into the light, we have been regenerated through the work of the Holy Spirit by believing and obeying and trusting in Jesus Christ. He humbled himself and became one of us and layed down His life on the cross. We cannot trust in the life giving Gospel and refuse to forgive others and to look down on other people. We all live by the grace of God.

"The word of the Lord came to me: “Son of man, prophesy against the shepherds of Israel; prophesy and say to them: ‘This is what the Sovereign Lord says: Woe to you shepherds of Israel who only take care of yourselves! Should not shepherds take care of the flock? You eat the curds, clothe yourselves with the wool and slaughter the choice animals, but you do not take care of the flock. You have not strengthened the weak or healed the sick or bound up the injured. You have not brought back the strays or searched for the lost. You have ruled them harshly and brutally." -Ezekiel 34:1

Exile is a common Biblical theme not only found in the book of Ezekiel. We must keep God as the number one priority in our lives to be guided through the exile here on Earth.

This sermon comes from the book of Daniel and goes over the heroic story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego who refused to worship a false idol before King Nebuchadnezzar. These 3 jews were thrown into the furnace and yet remained unharmed and when Nebuchadnezzar looked into the furnace he saw 4 men, not 3. God delivered these men because they refused to bow before a false idol and were willing to glorify God even if it meant their deaths. Are you willing to glorify God in the face of a sinful and idolatrous society even if it meant your death?

UACC #19 God's Heart For the Nations 

Watch to learn more about Jesus Christ and God's love for the nations!"

May God be gracious to us and bless us and make his face to shine upon us, Selah 2 that your way may be known on earth, your saving power among all nations. 3 Let the peoples praise you, O God; let all the peoples praise you! 4 Let the nations be glad and sing for joy, for you judge the peoples with equity and guide the nations upon earth. Selah 5 Let the peoples praise you, O God; let all the peoples praise you! 6 The earth has yielded its increase; God, our God, shall bless us. 7 God shall bless us; let all the ends of the earth fear him!" -Psalm 67:1–7 (ESV) 

UACC #18 Do Not Be Conformed to This World

In the modern world we are very often sold a functional heaven, a functional hell, and sacrifices required to achieve the functional heaven. People of this world may not realize it, but we all have the capacity to worship and many of us are worshipping false idols. We must turn away from these idols and worship God!

"Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will." - Romans 12:1-2

Is God a comic Santa Clause in your mind? Does He like everyone you like and dislike everyone you dislike? Chances are you are not worshipping the God of the Bible. Even the prophet Isaiah thought he had a good idea. We should not a worship a God of our own making. Learn more about God's vision by watching UACC #17!

UACC #16 delves into what we can do with the idols in our lives. How we can release the grip of the world on us. Thank you for watching! If you find this content worthy, please share with someone you know. You can also help out by leaving reviews on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

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"Marriage is not a human invention to make you happy, it is invented by God to make you holy." To sanctify you - holy, blameless, without spot. Marriage is the shadow of a greater reality - "The gospel is this: we are more sinful and flawed in ourselves than we ever dared believe, yet at the very same time we are more loved and accepted in Jesus Christ than we ever dared hope.

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ou can find our website and more at linktr.ee/uacc

There is a video AND audio version of the UACC podcast!

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx_VkHU2FFtAYJsA-0bG-5Q

Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/dashboard/home

Thank you for watching! If you find this content worthy, please share with someone you know. You can also help out by leaving reviews on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

You can find our website and more at linktr.ee/uacc

There is a video AND audio version of the UACC podcast!

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx_VkHU2FFtAYJsA-0bG-5Q

Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/dashboard/home

UACC #12 As Christ Loved the Church sees a return to the creation story of Genesis, God's design for men and women, and the profound mystery of marriage.

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UACC #11 is a continuation of the series of the Role of the Family in God's plan for humanity. Listen in as we discuss the important role that father's play in our society and how the Godliness of a father can have a huge impact on future generations.

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"UACC #10 The Role of the Family" dives into the role the family plays into God's plan for humanity. Watch to learn more about God's Word!

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Listen in to our guest preacher Reverend Brant Calkin.

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On this episode of the UACC podcast sermon, listen as we delve into the importance of mother's in our society and what the Bible says about mothers as well.

Listen to Sunday's sermon as we delve into Acts 2:42 - 47 and discuss the breaking of bread with our fellow Christians.

"And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. And awe came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were being done through the apostles. And all who believed were together and had all things in common. And they were selling their possessions and belongings and distributing the proceeds to all, as any had need. And day by day, attending the temple together and breaking bread in their homes, they received their food with glad and generous hearts, praising God and having favor with all the people." - Acts 2:42-47

"Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins." - 1 Peter 4:8-9

"Contribute to the needs of the saints and seek to show hospitality." - Romans 12:13

"And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth." - John 1:14

"But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ. For he himself is our peace, who has made us both one and has broken down in his flesh the dividing wall of hostility." - Ephesians 2:13-14

"Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus, who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped, but emptied himself, by taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men. And being found in human form, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross. Therefore God has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above every name, so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father." - Philippians 2:5-11

In this episode of the UACC Sermon Podcast, we delve into what the church is. Is it a community, a club, or an enclave? Can Christians be as effective on their own compared to a church body? To what degree should Christians engage in the American culture?

Here are the passages used to support the arguments:

"For no one can lay a foundation other than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ." - 1 Corinthians 3:11 ESV

“I do not ask for these only, but also for those who will believe in me through their word, that they may all be one, just as you, Father, are in me, and I in you, that they also may be in us, so that the world may believe that you have sent me. The glory that you have given me I have given to them, that they may be one even as we are one, I in them and you in me, that they may become perfectly one, so that the world may know that you sent me and loved them even as you loved me. Father, I desire that they also, whom you have given me, may be with me where I am, to see my glory that you have given me because you loved me before the foundation of the world." - John 17:20-24

"Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus." - Philippians 2:5-11

"As it is, there are many parts, yet one body." - 1 Corinthians 12:20

"Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places, even as he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and blameless before him. In love he predestined us for adoption to himself as sons through Jesus Christ, according to the purpose of his will, to the praise of his glorious grace, with which he has blessed us in the Beloved. In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace..." - Ephesians 1:3-8

Listen as we begin a new series called "DNA". DNA dives into what makes up the fundamental building blocks of the early church. Today we delved into Acts 2:42 and Acts 2:45-2:47. You are also encouraged to join us at Bible study on Wednesday nights at 7:00 PM at the church!

"And they continued steadfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers." - Acts 2:42 KJV

Join us as we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ who died for our sins. Listen as we go over the raising of Lazarus from the dead by Jesus Christ, putting our faith in God's timing, and understanding the seven "I ams" of Jesus Christ. God bless you dear listener.

“I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live, and everyone who lives and believes in me shall never die. Do you believe this?” - John 11:25-11:26 ESV

Sermon from April 9th, 2023.

In this message, Pastor Mike gives us an overview of the 4 step process by which we can become a Disciple Making Church - to GATHER, GROW, GIVE and GO!