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In this question, Jesus helps us see that nothing in this world compares to him. To gain anything else in the world will not satisfy what our souls need, we can only find that in him and the hope he offers.   Digging Deeper Questions: Which part of these 5 verses is most challenging to you? What are some common places we are tempted to “house our soul?” What does it look like for you to deny yourself take up your cross and follow Jesus? How does knowing your soul is secure in Jesus shape your life now?

Join us as we dig deeper into last Sunday's sermon from Pastor Gabe Kasper “Why Did You Doubt?” and hear from Amy Duncan on why she chose “Faithful Now" for worship on Sunday.   Digging Deeper Questions: What are some doubts people have? Do you have any of those? Have you ever? Do you find it difficult to express your doubts? Why is that? Have you ever seen God grow your faith through times of doubt and struggle? How? What might it look like for your community group to be a place to express our doubts?   Intro/Outro Song: "Only One" Nate Zuellig ULC Artist In Residence   "Faithful Now" Vertical Worship (Eddie Hoagland, Hank Bentley, Jonathan Smith, and Mia Fieldes) CCLI Song # 7137533   CCLI License # 11254293

Doubt is part of the life of faith. Yet so often we try to hide it and run from it. The invitation of Jesus is to answer his question and tell him our doubts and see that he meets us in them and grabs hold of us even as we grab hold of him in faith.   Digging Deeper Questions: What are some doubts people have? Do you have any of those? Have you ever? Do you find it difficult to express your doubts? Why is that? Have you ever seen God grow your faith through times of doubt and struggle? How? What might it look like for your community group to be a place to express our doubts?

Join us as we dig deeper into last Sunday's sermon from Pastor Randy Duncan “Why Are You Anxious?” and hear from Amy Duncan on why she chose “The Lord Will Provide" for worship on Sunday.   Digging Deeper Questions: What does Paul mean when he says to "take every thought captive to Christ"? What are the effects of allowing thoughts to run wild? How does worry play out like functional atheism in our lives? Why do you think Jesus ended His discussion on worry with these words, “Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble”? How is it meant to bring you comfort?   Intro/Outro Song: "Only One" Nate Zuellig ULC Artist In Residence   "The Lord Will Provide" Brett Younker, Chris Davenport, Jess Cates CCLI Song # 7227727   CCLI License # 11254293

Pastor Randy continues our series on the Questions Jesus Asked with a message on Jesus' question Why Are You Anxious? Pastor walks us through how worry divides, worry subtracts, and Jesus adds.    Questions for this week:  - What does Paul mean when he says to "take every thought captive to Christ"? What are the effects of allowing thoughts to run wild?   - How does worry play out like functional atheism in our lives?   - Why do you think Jesus ended His discussion on worry with these words, “Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble”? How is it meant to bring you comfort?

Join us as we dig deeper into last Sunday's sermon from Pastor Marcus Lane “Why Do You See The Speck In Your Brother’s Eye?” and hear from Amy Duncan on why she chose “Bless God" for worship on Sunday.   Intro/Outro Song: "Only One" Nate Zuellig ULC Artist In Residence   "Bless God" Brandon Lake, Brooke Ligertwood, and Cody Carnes CCLI Song # 7206380   CCLI License # 11254293

Pastor Marcus Lane preaches on judgement as we look at Jesus' question, Why Do You See The Speck In Your Brother’s Eye? Pastor Marcus teaches that the kind of judgement Jesus calls us to is carried out in humility, repentance, and honor. 

Join us as we dig deeper into last Sunday's sermon from Pastor Gabe Kasper “What Do You Want Me To Do For You?” and hear from Amy Duncan on why she chose “Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)" for worship on Sunday.   Intro/Outro Song: "Only One" Nate Zuellig ULC Artist In Residence   "Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)" Chris Tomlin  CCLI Song # 4768151   CCLI License # 11254293

As Jesus is passing through Jericho on his way to Jerusalem, a blind man cries out for mercy. Jesus asks him, what do you want me to do for you? The blind man asks to see again. Jesus immediately restores his sight. In this simple account, we are invited to see Jesus clearly, answer his question honestly, and receive the healing we need as well.

Join us as we dig deeper into last Sunday's sermon from Pastor Gabe Kasper “Who Are My Mother and Brothers?” and hear from Amy Duncan on why she chose “Bigger Table" for worship on Sunday.   Intro/Outro Song: "Only One" Nate Zuellig ULC Artist In Residence   "Bigger Table" Matt Maher CCLI Song # 7202727 CCLI License # 11254293

Jesus asks, “Who are my mother and brothers?” The answer is, those who do the will of God. And what is the will of God? To believe in Jesus. As we are brought into the family of God by grace, we find ourselves part of an adventure of welcoming other people home.

Join us as we dig deeper into last Sunday's sermon from Pastor Randy Duncan "Why Are You Afraid?" and hear from Amy Duncan on why she chose "Promises" for worship on Sunday.   Intro/Outro Song: "Only One" Nate Zuellig ULC Artist In Residence   "Promises" Maverick City Music CCLI Song # 7149439 CCLI License # 11254293

Pastor Randy Duncan continues our series Questions Jesus Asked with a message titled Why Are You Afraid? In this sermon, Pastor Randy reminds us that Jesus is with you, there’s purpose in the storm, and Jesus’ Word saves and sustains you.

Join us as we dig deeper into last Sunday's sermon from Pastor Marcus Lane "Who Do You Say That I Am?" and hear from Amy Duncan on the songs she selected for worship on Sunday.    Intro/Outro Song: "Only One" Nate Zuellig ULC Artist In Residence

As Pastor Marcus Lane continues our series Questions Jesus Asked we look at Matthew 16 when Jesus asked Who Do You Say That I Am? In his sermon, pastor looks at: "What Do People Say? What Do You Say? What Does Jesus Say?"

Join us as we dig deeper into last Sunday's sermon from Pastor Gabe Kasper "Do You Take Offense at This?" and hear from Amy Duncan on why she chose "I Know A Name" for worship on Sunday.   Intro/Outro Song: "Only One" Nate Zuellig ULC Artist In Residence   "I Know A Name" Brandon Lake & Elevation Worship CCLI Song # 7247990 CCLI License # 11254293

As we kick off our new series Questions Jesus Asked, Pastor Gabe helps us wrestle with Jesus question to his followers, do you take offense at this? An honest reading of the gospels shows us a Jesus who offends our sensibilities, the invitation is for us to not walk away but to grab hold of his promises in faith.

For the final sermon in our series Summer of the Spirit, Pastor Gabe shows us how in the Spirit we are given life, adopted as God’s children, and given a forever hope in the face of suffering.

Coming Wednesday, August 27 - University Lutheran’s Chapel’s “Digging Deeper”, is a podcast where Matt and the previous week's preacher dig into Sunday’s sermon text beyond what made it into the message for further study and discussion. "Digging Deeper" will drop on Wednesdays starting on August 27. 

In Pastor Marcus's first sermon after returning from his sabbatical, he preaches on the "Fruit of the Spirit". In this message, Pastor Marcus reminds us that we should walk by the Spirit, bear good fruit, and gas each other up.