Christian - Universal Life Church Sermons

Jesus Is Different – Jesus Claimed to Be God

March 14th, 2025

This guest sermon by a ULC minister explores Jesus' divinity through his words, miracles, and fulfillment of prophecy. Does his resurrection prove he was exactly who he said he was—God in the flesh?

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No, LGBTQ+ People Aren't "Filth"

February 29th, 2024

This guest sermon by ULC Minister Lorraine Fisher explores the death of a nonbinary student in Oklahoma, and a state politician's assertion that Oklahoma is a 'Christian state' that 'doesn't want that filth.'

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Will Smith's Oscar Slap Was a Shameful Failure of Christian Faith

March 28th, 2022

After a tasteless joke at his wife's expense, Will Smith slapped Chris Rock at the Oscars. Then later, Smith tried to justify his actions. One ULC guest writer explores the issue, and whether two wrongs make a right.

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If Jesus Were Alive Today, He Would Get Cancelled

February 23rd, 2022

If Jesus actually came back, how would he be received in our modern world? A ULC guest writer suggests that Jesus' silence on contemporary issues would not fly with current audiences.

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God Wants You to Skip the Superbowl

February 10th, 2022

A guest writer makes the case that we should boycott the Superbowl because God wouldn't approve of people supporting the sport of football. Is it an exploitative activity concocted for the enjoyment of the masses?

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Maintaining Personal Peace in a Chaotic World

December 15th, 2020

ULC guest writer Reeia Lalchan gives us reflections of her heart this Advent season. She goes in-depth on how we can achieve inner peace in these trying times, arguing that only through Christ can we reach tranquility.

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A Perspective on Idol Worship

October 2nd, 2020

ULC minister and guest writer Jeanette Harlow gives her perspective on idol worship, saying that appreciating the beauties of our natural world cannot be idol worship, because all is made in God's image.

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Good measure, pressed down, shaken together

April 30th, 2015

We might not grow our own grain any longer, but we still reap what we sow in a major way. If we sow love, generosity, and good deeds, God will bless us with these things even more.

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Fifty Shades of Sin

March 2nd, 2015

From a Christian perspective, there are many elements in Fifty Shades of Grey that are alarming. The movie has made its way from the printed page to the big screen this past Valentine’s Day. Is it fifty shades of sin?

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What is the Gospel?

February 24th, 2015

"By this gospel you are saved, if you hold firmly to the word I preached to you." - 1 Corinthians 15:2 What is the Gospel? Most of us have a general idea of what the gospel is, but do we really know?

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The True Meaning of Christmas

December 4th, 2014

Hark the herald angels sing "Glory to the newborn King! Peace on earth and mercy mild God and sinners reconciled" Joyful, all ye nations rise Join the triumph of the skies.

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Books of the Bible: Leviticus

November 2nd, 2014

The third book of the Bible, Leviticus, picks up where Exodus left off. Exodus ends with instructions on how to set up the tabernacle, and Leviticus lays out the laws and regulations for worship within it.

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Books of the Bible: Exodus

September 30th, 2014

Exodus is the second book of the Bible and is well known known for the story of the ten plagues and the crossing of the Red Sea. It is strongly implied to have been written by Moses.

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I offer you my solemn vow

September 9th, 2014

Even though marriages are stronger than one would think, divorce still seems like an all too common life event. To understand marriage and divorce we'll turn to Scripture.

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Books of the Bible: Genesis

August 17th, 2014

Genesis is the first book of the bible and gives an account of the creation of the word. Tradition holds that Moses wrote Genesis sometime between 1446 and 1406 BC. The word "genesis" is Greek in origin and comes from the word "geneseos." Geneseos means "

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Lust and Evil Desires

August 8th, 2014

As with all things, lust and evil desires are defined differently depending on the worldview they're seen from. Whether from a biblical or secular point of view, how do we conquer these feelings?

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Setting A Good Example

July 30th, 2014

Setting a good example is vital to helping others understand our faith. If we want others to respect our beliefs and see the world through the same lens, we need to be setting good examples.

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Affliction, Trials, and Discipline

July 16th, 2014

Though difficult, life is often good. This is especially true when we are surrounded by friends and family. These moments are to be savored because each of us will sooner or later face great sorrow and adversity.

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Exchanging the Truth for a Lie

June 25th, 2014

Christians must be the first to remember that we are all sinners. Christians who would think about condemning gays, or anyone else for that matter, would do well to remember Romans 3.

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