The United Methodist Church of Uniontown: Recent Episodes
Derek Kubilus
These are sermons and other assorted musings from UMCU, a Methodist Congregation in Uniontown, Ohio.
When someone hurts you, how will you choose to respond? How do you know? Dare we ask, what would Jesus do?
The Church has a great a reputation for heaping shame and guilt on folks who are just trying to live their lives. Is there another way?
We have a problem with our hearts, a jealousy and a resentment that starts from even a very young age. Tkae a listen and find out what we can do about it.
Have you ever wondered why the a church service is what it is? Where did the prayers and rituals come from? We do we do it the way we do? This week, take a listen to Exilecast and find out!
To whom do you pay homage?
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Did Christianity really steal Christmas from the Romans? Is it, in fact, just a pagan holiday?
And why do we have to listen to a mad man rave about "unquenchable fire" every Advent?
The first of our Advent and Artistry preaching series, we present a reflection on Vincent van Gogh's Starry Night.
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Momma always said to pick your battles, but it seems like we've all been picking quite a few these days, and there's always more to choose from.
Have you made your sacrifice today?
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What is the Church about? What's our brand, so to speak? Who are we called to be, and what, therefore, are we called to do?
Food has a way of connecting us...across time and space.
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Sometimes resentment feels like a victimless crime, but the truth is we are stealing something from someone...
Sometimes, when you've been fighting a war for so long, there's only one thing left to do: surrender.
ExileCast is back, baby! This sermon's about a certain, very short, baptist you may know, and the king who made him that way. Listen and learn about the destructive force of resentment in our lives.
Hear this year's Easter Sermon plus a very special interview with my dear friend, Dr. Jeff Archinal. He's here to answer questions about the vaccines, and why we should or should not get them. If you have any questions about vaccination, or you are just trying to make an informed decision for the sake of your family, you should really take a listen to what Dr. Archinal has to say.
Starting out from the beginning is a young person’s game, but from time time, God calls us to something new.
This world is suffering, but not for lack of money or leadership, but for lack of salt.
Finding Christmas is hard this year, but sometimes you just have to stare into the darkness before you can see the Light.
It’s not that God forgives unwed teenage mothers; it’s that they are some of God’s favorite people in the whole world.
Joy is a difficult concept, and sometimes we can only come to it by way of tragedy. ————-If you’d like to make a gift to our community of faith, please click this link: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=LMA5AH6T84WTU&source=url
Getting in tune, making harmony out of dissonance, becoming an antenna for the vibes of the world.
Are you lonesome tonight? Do you have a suspicious mind? Don’t be cruel, you hound-dog. Listen to this sermon.
We have last week’s sermon along with an interview with two local doctors! Join our conversation.
Sometimes what you are willing to fight for, and who you are willing to fight with, betrays where your true love lies.
Why do you laugh? When do you laugh? Why is it sometimes so hard, and others all too easy?
Ever feel like you don’t know what you’re doing? Like you don’t have a handle on things? Like you don’t know what to do next? Me too.
We spend so much time thinking about how to preserve and defend our rights...but at what point do our rights come into conflict with what’s right?
What are the little movements that make you who you are? Ever thought about the gestures that your loved ones will remember when you’re gone?
Do you ever feel like a zombie, like you’re sleepwalking through your day, half-awake, or even half-alive? Here we talk about how to wake up to a new day and new life in Christ.
What’s the difference between believing IN Jesus and simply believing Jesus? What’s the difference between trust and belief? Here’s a sermon about trust, and the wounds that may be necessary for it to take root in our soul.
What’s the difference between a cross and a crucifix? Are only Catholics allowed to wear a crucifix? Who cares, anyway?
Are you still scared of the dark unknowns of your life? Of what are you still afraid? Is there a way to illumine the shadows?
Thinks really stink right now, in more ways than one. Does odor have anything to teach us about ourselves...or our God?
Ever count your chickens before they hatch or celebrate just a bit too early? Yup, me too.
Why is this taking so long? Just where is Jesus in all of this anyway? Come join us for worship, as we discuss God’s frustrating timeline and the tears we cry.
Love and hate can be hard to differentiate, especially in our defensive world. Come and join the discussion about a kind of love that looks kinda like hate.
Is it worth it? Should we be locking down like this? What about the economy? Join us for a discussion about healing, authority, and what love demands.
How do you feel about silence and solitude? Is social distancing getting to you? Do we have anything to learn, any way to grow from this particular moment? Come find out how to find God in all of this.
Sometimes the earth shakes, what was is no more, and we have to confront a new reality. Listen to find out how to find God’s grace in those moments.
Are you the one wandering, or are you one of the 99? These days, it can be hard to tell...at least, I hope it is.
As we are cordoned off from one another and our church is closed, we reflect on the holiness of places.
Insecurity, self-consciousness, and shame...we’ve all felt it. The question is, when we feel small or insignificant, to what do we turn to remember who we are?
Ever heard of being “fishers of men?” Sounds a bit manipulative, doesn’t it? Or maybe even violent? Join us as we try to shed new light on an old idea.
Do you think you know the story of the Three Kings? Listen here for the rest of the story.
What was it really like in the manger all those years ago? Silent? Holy? Calm and bright? Join us as we look a bit closer into the birth of Jesus and what it really means.
Have you ever worried about forgetting a passed loved one, or not known how to deal with the memories of someone who hurt you? This All Saints Day, we talk about death, memory, and nourishment.
Us vs. Them - It seems to be the way the world works. But is there another way? Can we find a way out of the polarity and the dualism?
Is greed actually good? Isn’t the pursuit of self-interest the backbone of our society? Surely, God doesn’t have a problem with us producing, consuming and earning as much as we can. After all, this is the greatest society in the history of the world! Yeah...no.
Empathy. Compassion. Understanding. They are all fundamental parts of what it means to be Christian. Join us as we look for Christ among the freak animals.
How did you learn how to pray? What makes for a good prayer? Or maybe a bad one? Join us for a sermon about prayer, how we learn it, and what our prayers tell us about God.
Have you ever felt intimidated by the world we live In? The poverty, the racism, the hatred? There is so much need for mercy and grace and generosity that it can all feel so overwhelming. But I believe that Christ has an answer for all who seek it. Take a listen and find out.
Change is hard. Moving on from the past is harder. If you’re haunted by something or someone from your past, maybe Jesus can help you take the first step into a new tomorrow
Sometimes there are dark, frustrating forces in our lives, compulsions against which we feel powerless and confused. Listen here if you’re looking for some help and some hope.
We often want our faith to be calm, orderly, and predictable, but from time to time, the Holy Spirit shows up with other plans.
Did you ever wonder why Jesus left? Why not stick around and see what he started through to the end? If you’ve ever been frustrated that Jesus ISN’T here, if you ever wondered why he doesn’t make himself more visible, please take a listen.
Have you ever gotten into a tug of war over the dinner check? Ever gotten a gift that was so generous, you didn’t feel like you should accept it? Ever thought someone’s generosity was secretly an act of manipulation? Let’s talk about how to give and get good gifts, and how to receive hospitality in a world where we’re told we need to be self-sufficient.