University Christian Church is a community of disciples on mission with God to share Jesus’ love across our university neighborhood in Cincinnati, Ohio. We gather for worship on Sunday mornings and host our neighbors for coffee all the rest of the days—come visit us next time you're on the block. In the meantime, check out some of our sermons here on the podcast.
There is always a tension for the people of God between doing and being, between serving Jesus and sitting at his feet. As we take a look at sisters Martha and Mary in Luke 10, we’re reminded that service to Christ can never take the place of intimacy with Christ.
What do we do when it feels like the world has lost its mind and there is no justice? Jeremiah explores how Psalm 82 reminds us to stand with the God who stands with the poor and needy.
Marty Solomon concludes our 3 sermon mini-series with Elijah and Elisha by taking a look at the story of Elisha and Naaman.
Megan continues our mini-series through the books of Kings, looking at the faithfulness of the prophets Elijah and Elisha. Whether it’s a reluctant or exuberant faithfulness, both demonstrate a willingness to say “yes” to God.
1 Kings 19 tells the story of what happens after the prophet Elijah’s greatest victory. As Elijah tells himself stories of defeat and hopelessness, Jeremiah asks us to consider the stories we tell ourselves… and the story God is trying to tell.
While the mystery of the Trinity may never be fully understood, Romans 5 indicates that this mystery helps us understand another one - the mystery of suffering.
As we celebrate the birth of the Church on Pentecost, Tyler Chernesky shares a powerful message and testimony about the new kind of kingdom Jesus is bringing into the world.
As Paul closes out his book, he has things to say to us about where our righteousness is found and how we ought to live with each other in our differences. Katie Ranum wraps up our series on Galatians by bringing these questions into our context.
Galatians chapter 5 takes us back to the theme of freedom first explored in chapter 2. Jeremiah shares two ways we can destroy our freedom, and how to walk in freedom well.
Megan continues our Galatians series with a look at Paul’s words in chapter 4. Here, Paul calls on the Galatian Christians to remember who they are in Christ, an invitation that is just as important for us today.
Megan continues our sermon series as Paul continues his letter to the Galatians. In this sermon, she helps us to think through what a life lived in connection with God’s Spirit looks like.
As Paul continues the defense of his gospel, we engage with one of the things that gospel produces - an authentic freedom in Christ.
The beginning of a new series through the book of Galatians during Eastertide (the season from Easter to Pentecost). In week 1, Jeremiah shares how we often fall into the trap of believing false gospels and how we can hang on to the good gospel we’ve received.
What is the good news about Easter? In a brief homily, Jeremiah shares the gospel according to the book of Acts as Peter speaks at the home of Cornelius the Centurion.
What stories are people telling about Jesus? More importantly, what story is Jesus telling about himself. On Palm Sunday, Jeremiah explores the stories being told during the “triumphal entry.”
Our Lenten series concludes with the anointing of Jesus at Bethany. Katie Ranum shares from John 12 about what discipleship looks like in the lives of both Mary and Judas.
Jeremiah continues our Lenten series by taking a look at the parable of the Prodigal Son. Even though it’s one of Jesus’ most well-known stories, is is possible that there are new things here to learn?
Marty Solomon picks up our Lenten series where Megan left off last week. Working backwards through Luke 13, Marty helps us keep our focus on what God is doing instead of what’s going on around us.
Megan continues our Lenten series by looking at a story from John 13. What it is that get’s in the way of us following God?
Our Lenten series follows the story of Jesus’ life in order to explore themes of temptation, rejection, repentance, reconciliation, and worship. For the first Sunday of Lent, Jeremiah dives into the temptation and testing of Jesus in the wilderness.
Megan wraps up our series on discipleships. This week, she takes a look at Paul’s relationship with Timothy and what it means to invest in making disciples.
In a confessional message, Marty continues our teaching on discipleship. As we examine the story of Paul’s friend Epaphroditus, we discover the importance of being needy.
Guest preacher Daniel Hickman, seminary student and UCC member, continues our series on discipleship. In this message, Daniel looks at Paul’s relationship with Apollos and what it can teach us about conflict, growth, and building up the church.
Jeremiah continues our series on discipleship by examining Silas, Paul’s traveling companion. We might be tempted to think we can do everything all by ourselves, but that’s not the case. Discipleship requires partnership.
Megan continues our series on discipleship with a look at Paul’s mentor, Barnabas. What does it mean to see God at work in someone else and take a chance on them? Barnabas helps us understand that no one remains a disciple alone.
Our first series of 2025 takes a look at discipleship through the lens of seven relationships in the life of Paul. Jeremiah begins our series by taking a look at Ananias, the person who helped Paul become a disciple.
While we didn’t meet in person on January 5th, Jeremiah recorded a short video for our social media feeds to share some thoughts about what Epiphany Sunday means. This is the audio of that recording.
Our Advent series concludes with a look at love through the eyes of Mary. Mary’s song in Luke 1 reveals the love of God to us and encourages us to be people who love like God. This sermon begins with a testimony from UCC member Caitlin Snyder.
Katie Ranum continues our Advent series. Advent reminds us that we live in a world full of chaos. Sometimes that chaos threatens to sweep us away. What can we do in the face of such darkness? We rebel against it by being people of peace.
What does it mean to wait in hope? Waiting during the season of Advent is not a passive thing. Jeremiah shares with us how waiting in hope can be a rebellion against despair. This sermon begins with a testimony from UCC member Hannah Walker.
