UBC Beavercreek - Sermons

In this edition of UBC Sermon Discussions Pastor Jason answers questions from his sermon out of 1 Corinthians 1:1-9. The introduction to the new 1st Corinthians sermon series. The main idea for the sermon was: 1st Corinthians shows how the gospel matures a messy church. Questions discussed in this episode: Q. Paul describes himself as an apostle. Is this important information? Are there apostles today? Q. I am not looking for a perfect church but I am looking for a church that won’t hurt me.  Q. I feel like I have and understand the grace of Jesus but I struggle to say I have peace. Am I saved? We have created a place where you can send us your questions regarding the sermons or topics we discuss in these podcasts. Send them to [email protected].

Feb. 1st: Lead Pastor Jason Wing walks us through the introduction to the new 1st Corinthians sermon series in 1st Corinthians 1:1-7.

In this edition of UBC Sermon Discussions Byrson answers questions that originated from his sermon out of Matthew 7:21-23. The final sermon of UBC’s “When We Pray” series. The main idea for the sermon was: When we pray, remember many are lost. Questions discussed in this episode: Q. After listening to your message on Sunday I realized I don't regularly think nor do I pray for the lost people. It's like I forget their are lost souls who might be going to hell all around me everyday. 1. Should this concern me? 2. What can I do to help remind me daily to care about the lost? Q. I do pray for the lost. In fact, I pray specifically for certain people by name who I know that are lost. But, they aren't open to hearing about Jesus. I feel like my prayers aren't working. Q. My friend proclaims to be a Christian. They know scripture well. But I don't feel like their life reflects the "Father's Will." They've accepted Jesus, been baptized, serves in the church, and even evangelizes. I am overthinking this verse? What do you recommend I do? Q. Our world is filled with pastors and influencers who proclaim Jesus. In verse 15 Jesus warns to "Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing but inwardly are ravenous wolves." He goes on to say I will be able to discern false prophets by their fruit. What are ways to do this well? And how does one really do this when I don't know them—they are online? Resources: Daily Prayer Prompts We have created a place where you can send us your questions regarding the sermons or topics we discuss in these podcasts. Send them to [email protected].

January 25th: In part three of our series on Prayer, Pastor Bryson leads us through Matthew 7:21-23. Sermon Video Sermon Guide Sermon Discussion The sermon guide and sermon discussion will be available soon.

In this edition of UBC Sermon Discussions Jason answers questions that originated from his sermon out of Matthew 6:25-34. Part 2 of UBC’s “When We Pray” series. The main idea for the sermon was: When we pray we pray for our needs with hearts of faith. Questions discussed in this episode: Q. How would you counsel someone who is struggling because they have prayed in faith for the salvation of a loved one, but their loved one passed away without ever receiving salvation? Q. This week’s passage was from Matt 6:25-34. It talked a lot about “anxiety” and being “anxious.” Jesus mentions the word anxious six different times in the passage. But, people have a lot of presumptions about what being anxious or having anxiety means. Can you clarify? Q. Is it possible that someone can experience anxiety and that it’s not always due to a lack of faith, but rather to a hormonal imbalance or an unregulated nervous system? Q. What would you say to believers who truly trust that God loves them, but they feel like they’re “failing spiritually” because they take anxiety medication? These are people who are regularly praying and seeking God in the Word, but because they take anxiety meds, they’re thinking “What is wrong with me?” Is there any encouragement for them? Q. We take medication without shame for many physical disorders (diabetes, heart conditions, hormonal imbalances), yet mental health medication often carries a stigma in Christian spaces…and it seems many leaders just avoid addressing it. Why do you think that is? Q. How can the church better support people who are walking faithfully with God while also needing therapy or medication for anxiety? Q. Is it okay to plan for the future? Planning helps me to not be anxious. Yet, Jesus says "Do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.” Does that mean we shouldn’t make plans for the future? Resources: Daily Prayer Prompts We have created a place where you can send us your questions regarding the sermons or topics we discuss in these podcasts. Send them to [email protected].