Sermons - Universal Life Church Sermons
January 5th, 2024
This guest sermon by ULC Minister Torre Huffines takes a look at the rise of paganism as a practiced faith in the United States, how pagans interweave their faith and values, and offers a response to critics.
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December 21st, 2023
In this guest blog, a ULC minister takes a look at Nostradamus' predictions for 2024, including war, famine, and a new pope. Are his predictions eerily accurate, or are they so vague they could apply to anything?
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December 15th, 2023
Inspired by past blogs the ULC has written about pagan traditions being co-opted by Christian missionaries, a guest writer submitted this clever sermon in the style of Dr. Seuss's "How the Grinch Stole Christmas."
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November 28th, 2023
This guest sermon by ULC Minister Cheryl Salerno explores the Lord's Prayer as interpreted through the thoughts of the American spiritualist Edgar Cayce, who taught that reciting the Lord's Prayer aligned the chakras.
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September 28th, 2023
The UAW is pushing for a four-day work week, but what does the Bible say? In this guest sermon, a ULC minister examines both sides of the argument to ask: is there a biblical case for a shortened workweek?
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August 11th, 2023
This guest sermon courtesy of ULC Minister Jeferson V. Barbosa discusses the Parable of the Lost Son, as found in Luke15:11-32. What can this biblical tale teach us about love and acceptance in the modern world?
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June 29th, 2023
In a third guest sermon on Pride, a guest writer argues that Christians should neither condemn nor celebrate the LGBTQ community – but instead choose a middle path that aligns with the true teachings of the Bible.
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June 23rd, 2023
A ULC minister writes in defense of Pride, offering a direct response to a previous guest sermon which critiqued the LGBTQ celebration as unbiblical and immoral.
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June 22nd, 2023
In a guest sermon, a ULC minister offers a biblical critique of Pride month, arguing that celebrations of LGBTQ rights and identities are fundamentally incompatible with what the Bible teaches.
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April 17th, 2023
In this guest sermon from ULC minister Jeferson V. Barbosa explores the idea of women in ministry. The author explores the gospels as well as the changing role of women in society to make the case for women in ministry.
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March 30th, 2023
A ULC minister explains their discovery of transubstantiation, the belief that during the Holy Communion, the bread and wine are transformed into the physical body and blood of Jesus Christ before consumption.
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March 22nd, 2023
This ULC guest sermon authored by guest minister Z.D. Caballero explores the concept of nature vs nurture as it relates to ministry. Is a good minister born, or are they made? Or perhaps both?
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March 8th, 2023
From public speaking tips to how to rehearse, this insightful guest sermon courtesy of ULC Minister Rev. Brian T. Lees gives pastors ten tricks on wowing their audience by delivering the best sermon possible.
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February 16th, 2023
This guest sermon from ULC Minister Rev. Harry James Tomkinson explores the various times in the Bible when Jesus explains to his disciples how a good shepherd looks after his flock.
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January 9th, 2023
The sports world stood still last week when NFL player Damar Hamlin went into cardiac arrest on the field. “Pray for Damar” was soon trending, but is prayer the best way to respond to tragedy? Two ULC ministers debate.
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December 30th, 2022
Did Nostradamus predict war, famine, and even the return of the antichrist in 2023? In this sermon, a guest writer for the ULC explores Nostradamus' dire predictions for the new year.
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August 25th, 2022
In this guest sermon, one Universal Life Church minister says that Jesus Christ would be in favor of student loan forgiveness, and that President Joe Biden's newly announced student loan forgiveness is biblical.
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July 25th, 2022
In this guest sermon, a Universal Life Church minister finds meaning from Jesus Christ in his 67th year, arguing that once you accept Jesus Christ as your lord and savior, you'll never be separated from Him.
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July 22nd, 2022
Often portrayed as cunning and nefarious creatures, serpents appear in myths and fables around the world. In this guest sermon, a ULC minister takes a look at the link between serpents, creation, and destiny.
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June 29th, 2022
In a guest sermon, a ULC Minister makes the argument that the recent Supreme Court rulings, including the Roe v Wade rollback and the Christian football coach ruling, are paving the way for Christian theocracy.
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June 21st, 2022
Since the beginning of time cultures have worshipped the sun. This summer solstice, a guest minister of the Universal Life Church guides us through the symbolic and literal power the sun has for us all.
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June 13th, 2022
Was the sin of Sodom and Gomorrah homosexuality? One ULC guest minister makes the case that the reason God destroyed these ancient cities was not for rampant homosexuality, but rather, rampant inhospitality.
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May 20th, 2022
In a guest sermon, one Universal Life Church Minister argues that the Johnny Depp/Amber Heard defamation trial is proof we worship celebrities, and argue America's slipped into a dangerous form of idolatry.
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May 6th, 2022
Should we 'de-extinct' species and release them back into their natural habitats? A new poll says many Americans are in favor of doing so, but one ULC Minister argues that it's a slippery slope to eugenics.
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