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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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Does God Have a Plan for America?

February 26th, 2025

Mass federal layoffs are being praised by one side and scorned by the other, but those in favor of the DOGE cute say it's all part of God's divine plan. Is God’s plan for America about stability or disruption?

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89 Seconds to Midnight: Last Minutes of Hope

February 7th, 2025

At 89 seconds to midnight, the Doomsday Clock warns of global threats. But fear isn't the answer—action is. This guest sermon from a ULC minister explores why courage, hope, and unity are crucial to save the future.

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Where I Am

January 9th, 2025

Journey through dreams inspired by scripture and explore profound messages of faith, divine connection and a heavenly vision of life's sacred beauty in this guest sermon from a ULC minister.

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Nostradamus' Predictions for 2025: War, Plagues, and Global Devastation

January 6th, 2025

Asteroid inbound? That's what Nostradamus is predicting for 2025. Dive into his eerie and uncanny 2025 predictions as this guest sermon by a ULC minister explores what his prophecies may hold for the year ahead.

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The Winter Solstice: Darkness & The Eternal Light of Rebirth

December 16th, 2024

In this guest sermon, ULC Minister Torre Journey explores the spiritual connection between the Winter Solstice and the neverending cycles of death and rebirth, mirrored in traditions like Christmas and Yule.

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Is the Pope a Hypocrite?

September 13th, 2024

In this guest sermon from ULC Minister James Hewitt, Pope Francis is criticized for telling the people of Papua New Guinea to put away "superstition and magic" during his Asia Pacific tour.

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How to See God in Everything

September 6th, 2024

This guest sermon from ULC Minister Dr. D.D. Dolezal examines the idea that God is all around us, from the visible world to the subatomic, from ancient history to modern, and transcending individual faiths.

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Heaven is All Around Us

August 16th, 2024

This guest sermon by a ULC minister examines the idea that heaven is all around us if we only change our perspective. By acknowledging our accomplishments and achieving dreams, we can experience heaven on earth.

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Perspective on Capital Punishment

August 1st, 2024

This guest sermon written by ULC Minister Zach Atkins responds to a previous sermon regarding capital punishment. What does the Bible say about capital punishment, and can God's justice and man's justice coexist?

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How to Love Your Neighbor

July 26th, 2024

In this sermon, a ULC guest minister likens humanity to waves in an ocean, arguing that each of us, like a cresting wave, is a smaller part of a larger whole, preaching kindness and patience with our fellow waves.

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Is Divine Intervention Real?

July 18th, 2024

Did God save Donald Trump's life from a shooter in Butler, Pennsylvania? This guest sermon explores the idea of divine intervention and whether it's a real thing, or just an easy explanation for coincidences.

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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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The Rise of Paganism In America, and a Response to Those Who Villainize It

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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Nostradamus' Predictions for 2024: Famine, War, and a New Pope

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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How the Pope Stole Christmas

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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Edgar Cayce on the Lord's Prayer

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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Would God Support a Four-Day Work Week?

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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The Parable of the Lost Son

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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The Middle Path of Christianity on Pride

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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In Defense of Pride: A Biblical Response

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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One Christian's Take on Pride Month

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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Can Women Aspire to the Ordained Ministry?

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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A Protestant Discovers Transubstantiation

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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Nature vs. Nurture: Were You Born a Minister or Did You Become One?

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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