University Church of Eugene Sermons: Recent Episodes
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In this episode, we dive into the profound relationship between Jesus and His Heavenly Father, examining how this dynamic shapes our own identities and actions as disciples. Reflecting on Father's Day, we explore the critical role fathers play in our lives and the societal impact of their absence. We challenge the notion that our worth is tied to our actions, emphasizing instead the importance of being grounded in our identity in Christ.Key Scriptures:- Luke 3:21-38- John 3:21- John 17:7- Isaiah 26:12- John 10:37-38- John 14:18-20- Philippians 1:6- Philippians 2:13- John 5:17-30- John 8:28- John 10:32- John 12:49-50- John 15:15- Romans 6:6-11- Luke 4:4Join us as we reflect on Jesus' example and challenge each listener to live from a place of divine purpose and love, embracing their God-given identity and role with intentionality and conviction. To God be the glory!
In this episode, we dive into the dynamic interplay of UP, IN, and OUT in the obedience of our spiritual lives:- UP: Cultivating our relationship with God through worship and presence.- IN: Strengthening our relationships with one another through gathering and community.- OUT: Fulfilling our purpose in the wider world through mission and outreach.Drawing on passages such as Romans 1:2-6, Romans 16:26, 1 Peter 1:1-2, 1 John 2:3-6, and John 14:15, 21, we explore how true worship is not just about singing but living under Jesus' lordship. Jesus calls us to obedience, which is the true essence of worship. We’ll discuss the "Shema lifestyle" from Deuteronomy 6:4-5, emphasizing that listening to God inherently involves obeying Him.Our focus will be on practical discipleship—moving from theory to action and the importance of aligning our lives with our professed faith. Obedience to God's call involves taking risks and stepping out of our comfort zones, catalyzing our mission and deepening our faith.We'll highlight the critical balance of orthodoxy (right thinking), orthopraxy (right practice), and orthopathy (right feeling), and how they converge to bring us closer to Jesus.Join us as we learn to hear God's voice and respond with tenacious obedience, transforming our understanding and experience of faith.
Worship, community, and mission. In this episode, we dive into Romans 12, exploring the profound call to offer our everyday lives as a living sacrifice to God. Join us as we unpack Paul's vision for a transformative community, urging us to deny ourselves, embrace sacrificial living, and worship God through our daily actions. We discuss the importance of being part of a true fellowship, committed to mutual support and devoted to Jesus' lordship.We'll explore how genuine worship goes beyond rituals, touching on Paul's imagery of burnt offerings and the necessity of serving each other’s needs. Discover how to discern God's will by prioritizing others.Additionally, we'll reflect on practical ways to live in harmony, honor one another, and foster brotherly love. From contributing to the needs of others to engaging with the world through mission, this episode challenges us to transform our lives and communities in accordance with God's perfect will. Join us for an enriching discussion that aims to inspire a deeper commitment to living out the teachings of Romans 12.
In this episode, we emphasize the importance of a direct, unmediated relationship with Jesus and discuss how genuine discipleship transforms lives and communities. We challenge listeners to reimagine their faith and church life, focusing on authentic engagement with Christ. Key Scriptures: - Matthew 16:18- Matthew 18:17- Acts 5:11- Acts 8:1, 3- Acts 19:32, 39- Psalm 105:4- James 4:8- Psalm 16:11- Hebrews 10:19-25- John 6:29
In this episode, we get into the heart of discipleship and the mission of the church, guided by the scriptures:
- John 1:14 - "The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth."
- John 5:17, 19, 8:29 - "My Father is always at his work to this very day, and I too am working... Very truly I tell you, the Son can do nothing by himself; he can do only what he sees his Father doing, because whatever the Father does the Son also does... The one who sent me is with me; he has not left me alone, for I always do what pleases him."
- Isaiah 61:3 - "To all who mourn in Israel he will give: beauty for ashes; joy instead of mourning; praise instead of heaviness."
- 1 John 4:18-19 - "There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love. We love because he first loved us."
Join us as we explore how a direct and unmediated relationship with Jesus transforms our lives, calling us to serve, protect, and bless others. Discover the difference between an attractional model of evangelism and an incarnational, missional approach, emphasizing the importance of living out the gospel in everyday life. Learn how the mission of God defines the church and how Jesus' own methods of discipleship guide us in making true disciples. Whether it's through everyday acts of service or deep relational commitment, we'll see how mission emerges from our devotion to Jesus and his love for the world.
In this episode, we explore the transformative power of embracing the wild, radical teachings of Jesus, moving beyond mere consideration to active discovery. Drawing from scriptures such as John 5:19, Romans 14:17, and John 4:34-35, we dive into the essence of discipleship and the disconnect between the teachings of Jesus and the actions of some who claim to follow him. Through four postures of Jesus - Son of Man - illustrated in Matthew 16:13, Matthew 11:19, Luke 19:10, and Mark 10:45, we learn to authentically imitate Christ in our daily lives. Finally, we witness the transformational encounters individuals have with Jesus, as depicted in various Gospel stories, where they are lifted up, transformed, and renewed, experiencing freedom, family, peace, grace, and restoration. Join us as we embark on a journey of rediscovery, embracing the wildness of Jesus and experiencing transformation from the inside out.
In this episode, we teach on the core of our faith - Jesus Christ. Exploring key scriptures like Luke 8:21, Hebrews 12:1-2, Philippians 3:13, and 2 Corinthians 4:5-6, we discover the profound significance of obedience, the radical call to recenter our lives on Jesus, and the transformative power of aligning our church practices with His mission. Join us as we challenge traditional models, invite reflection, and inspire a renewed commitment to Jesus-centered living.
Eugene Marriage Workshop April 29th, 2023 with guests Luke & Amanda Donatello (from Bellingham).
Eugene Marriage Workshop April 29th, 2023 with guests Luke & Amanda Donatello (from Bellingham).
Daniel continues our I AM series by exploring what it means for Jesus to be the way home
Daniel continues our study of Jesus's I AM statements with a study of what it means for Jesus to be the resurrection in our lives
Daniel continues our study of the "I AM" statements of Jesus with an exploration of what it means for Jesus to be the light of the world
Daniel continues our study of the "I AM" sayings of Jesus with an exploration of what it means for Him to be the bread of life
Daniel encourages the church to commit to one another relationships that lead to godliness while resisting the world's temptations
Reverend Lauterbach explores what investing in the Kingdom of god looks like in all areas of our lives
Rich Hackett Jr exhorts the church to be on guard in all aspects of our walk with Christ
Daniel closes out our study on the book of Galatians and reminds us of the impact of the resurrection.
A continuation of the 2020 Mark Series of sermons dedicated to thoroughly studying out the book of Mark and its profound impact on Christianity's understanding of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. This sermon focuses on the biblical concept of clean and unclean.
A continuation of the 2020 Mark Series of sermons dedicated to thoroughly studying out the book of Mark and its profound impact on Christianity's understanding of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. This sermon focuses on the idea of radical persistence.
A continuation of the 2020 Mark Series of sermons dedicated to thoroughly studying out the book of Mark and its profound impact on Christianity's understanding of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
A continuation of the 2020 Mark Series of sermons dedicated to thoroughly studying out the book of Mark and its profound impact on Christianity's understanding of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
A continuation of the 2020 Mark Series of sermons dedicated to thoroughly studying out the book of Mark and its profound impact on Christianity's understanding of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. This sermon focuses on the Sabbath.
A continuation of the 2020 Mark Series of sermons dedicated to thoroughly studying out the book of Mark and its profound impact on Christianity's understanding of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. This sermon focuses on the pattern of Jesus' ministry.
The introduction to the 2020 Mark Series of sermons dedicated to thoroughly studying out the book of Mark and its profound impact on Christianity's understanding of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
In this Sunday sermon (January 5th, 2020), pastor Kelly Boyd preaches on how God calls us to be like him by way of living like his son, Jesus Christ, and how in living like Jesus, he put choice first, whereas to live like him we have to choose to want to be with him and make our life decisions based on how he lived his life on this earth: showing agape love, giving ourselves to others and not just simply living for ourselves.
In this Sunday sermon (December 29th, 2019), pastor Kelly Boyd preaches on how fear and the fears in life that manifest from it (fear of failure, fear of rejection, fear of the future, and so on) can strongly influence us in the decisions that we make in life on a daily basis that we always have to deal with in one way or another; but instead of living life by these fears, we can choose to be the lord's servant and make our choices in life out of God's love and way for us, choice-making by faith and trust in God, rather than by our own instincts, so that we may live his way of building family and unity with one another and not just simply doing whatever we're going to do in life.
In this Sunday sermon (December 15th, 2019), campus ministry leader, Daniel Lauterbach, preaches on how we, as God's creation, his children, are not defined by our worldly accomplishments, careers, physical possessions, etc., of this life, but rather who we really are is defined by who we are in Christ: our daily, devotional love for God with all of our heart, soul, mind, and strength; loving others as yourself, no matter how much you may be persecuted for it, with the hope that others will want to do the same; following God's commandments out of love for him and his way and not merely on principle, and so on; and we live this way with the understanding that life is not first and foremost about what we do, but rather it's about who we are.
In this special Pre-Christmas holiday service (December 8th, 2019), pastor Kelly Boyd preaches on the gifts God gives us for living life his way: forgiveness, character-building, family, his presence in our lives, and so much more! Furthermore, Kelly emphasizes how these gifts are God's way of helping us to discern his word, the Holy Bible, as not merely being a list of do's and don't's for how we live our life, but more-so seeing it as a collection of love letters from a father to his children, who only wants the best for them (us, his creation), as is intended by living life his way.
In this Sunday sermon (November 24th, 2019), Reach Campus Ministry Leader, Daniel Lauterbach, references Jesus' prayers to the Father in John Chapter 17 as he preaches on God's inner desire within all of us, in and through the Holy Spirit, to want to come together in life, sharing our time, efforts, strength, encouragement, etc. with one another; and from a practical perspective of this, his wife, Stacey Lauterbach, discusses upcoming opportunities through the rest of this year and going into 2020 in which people may come together (ie. New Year's Dance, the 2020 Conference, etc.) to share and grow in their faith and have some fun, encouraging times with one another.
In this Sunday sermon (November 17th, 2019), brother Brian Sherle shares his insights on life that he has received from the Holy Spirit in him as a life-long Christian and disciple of Christ, telling anecdotal stories of poisoned water, reconnaissance and troubling odds, as he emphasizes the key points of life in God's creation order that throughout our entire human life in this reality we are given choices to make, either out of faith or fear, belief in God and his redemptive ways is a choice and act of our free will given by him, and that in doing so we are called not to believe in ourselves, but to believe in the one he sent, our Lord and Savior, God's son, Jesus Christ, our redeemer through all challenges we face.
In this Sunday sermon (November 10th, 2019), pastor Kelly Boyd preaches on how we, through our love for God and one another through his love, are first and foremost identified as Christians and disciples, before any and all forms of identification that come from the world, alien to this world we live in, but nevertheless being okay with people treating us differently for choosing to live a separate life from what is commonplace in human behavior and society: choosing to live a life in which, by God's love and way, we are TRANSFORMED to love one another deeply from the heart, and NOT conformed to living by the patterns of this world and reality.
In this Sunday sermon (October 20th, 2020), Campus Ministry Leader, Daniel Lauterbach, preaches on the redemption story of Ruth and how her life and testament to her faith proves that God brings our lives from emptiness to faithfulness through hope in him and his son, and that he will allow tragic circumstances to set the stage for major victories in our life.
In this Sunday sermon (October 13th, 2019), Pastor Kelly Boyd preaches on the devotion for God that we are called to in this life and beyond, referencing the story of The Image of Gold and the Blazing Furnace from Daniel 3 and how, through their faith in the Lord, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego survived being thrown into the blazing furnace of King Nebuchadnezzar, which inspired him to promote them in the Province of Babylon for their unwavering devotion to God, even when faced with certain death; a devotion to Him of which we are all called to as disciples and followers of Christ.
In this Sunday sermon (October 6th, 2019), Campus Ministry brothers Trey and Connor preach on unity in Christ and how, in the example of rebuilding the wall found in the book of Nehemiah, along with examples from new testament scripture, we, in unity with one another in and through Christ, can accomplish great things, in accordance with God's will and testament.
In this Sunday sermon (September 29th, 2019), Reach Campus Ministry leader Daniel Lauterbach preaches on Paul's addressing of the Colossians and his emphasis on the understanding that essentially Jesus is everything, focusing on how God, through his Son, calls us to His way and rest for our souls, in place of the many tempting, yet self-destructive, ways of the world in of sin and our imperfect nature to be tested by it.
In this Sunday sermon (September 22nd, 2019), Marrieds Ministry Brother and Contributor Bradley Hansen preaches on the Book of Micah and the peoples' ownership of self-proclaimed, pocket-sized idols/statues, discussing the destructive nature of idolatry and how Christ calls us to seek His life-giving and life-sustaining way and share it with the world, rather than worship false idols and give in to the materialistically destructive ways of idolatry that are promoted therein.
In this Sunday sermon (September 15th, 2019), Pastor Kelly Boyd references 1 Peter 1 on being made of imperishable seed, along with short stories and his time at a mall arcade seeing a newly installed skee-ball game, as he preaches on how God calls us to living in His lane and staying in it, even when we are most tempted to say "I'd rather..." in life and do things our way instead, going down other lanes by way of our individual actions and influence from those living worldly lives all around us, which leads to disconnect and eventual death.
In this Sunday sermon (September 1, 2019), Campus Ministry Leader Daniel Lauterbach preaches on placing our trust in God over the tempting, sinful things in this life that seek to consume us, referencing the story of the Golden Calf in Exodus 32 and Luke's account of Jesus' being tempted (tested) in the wilderness to explain how through the Lord's examples portrayed in scripture, God has placed himself and his creation in these tempting spaces throughout history to allow us to have, by example, an empathetic high priest (the Lord) to go to whenever we struggle in life.
In this special all church service comprised of Eugene and its house church extensions in Bend, Corvallis, and Salem, Pastor Kelly Boyd gives a raw and powerful message on endurance for God and seeking Him with our lives, whereas through reference to multiple analogous points throughout his life from his early days as a Disciple up to now, coupled with scripture of Jesus' teachings on eternal life and Paul's straight sharing of the gospel, we are offered a very personal and real understanding of how God constantly works through the ups and downs of our lives to bring us closer to Him, no matter where we are in our walk of life and the challenges we face.
In this Sunday sermon (August 18, 2019), Campus Ministry Leader Daniel Lauterbach, along with his wife Stacey, and Campus Ministry Intern Connor Helton, utilize scripture and personal testimonies in preaching on how living God's way through the example set by Christ calls us to live by a sacrificial love, love from God that has us serving others first and foremost, essentially putting the lives of one another over our own so that we may learn and grow in our faith and walk with God in unity, rather than letting our own desires shape how we live in this life.
In this Sunday sermon (August 11, 2019), Worship Music Coordinator and former Singles Ministry Leader, Ben Sweeney, preaches on the differences between hope in the worldly sense (ie. the things we often put our hope in as imperfect beings, such as money, jobs, etc.), and seeking hope in the biblical sense, more specifically true hope that comes from God through Jesus Christ, and how placing our hope in the latter is how we were designed to live our lives as disciples/followers of Christ and, ultimately, children of God.
In this Sunday sermon (August 4, 2019), Pastor Kelly Boyd preaches on Jesus' parables of the growing seed and the sower, explaining how we are called by Christ to lay down our lives for one another to grow in our spirituality and relationship with God and, in turn, our relationships with one another, and how we all seek being spiritually rooted in good soil (deeply rooted in our faith and devotion to God regardless of our constantly changing circumstances in life), rather than allowing ourselves to grow roots among thorns (letting our faith and devotion wain or die out during times of stress, anxiety, etc.), spring up too quickly and not take root, or fall along the path and not even reach the point of being planted in God's way for us in this life.
Picture shown is from the Loon Lake camping trip the week prior.
In this special (and short) edition to the University Church of Eugene Sermons Podcast, Campus Ministry Leader Daniel Lauterbach preaches out at Loon Lake on the book of Philemon and how Philemon was known and recognized for effectively leading in the time of the first house churches by way of the notable, effective, and refreshing love he and the church he served lived by, such a love being the means by which we, as Christ's followers, may choose to live and serve by as well in our modern day efforts of evangelism and fellowship with one another.
In this Sunday sermon (July 21, 2019), Campus Ministry leader Daniel Lauterbach preaches and conducts live demonstration on Jesus' parable of the man stranded on the Jericho road who was brought by a random stranger to an inn to recover (a parable of Christ in the New Testament on loving thy neighbor), utilizing it as a catalyst for understanding how Christ calls us in all aspects of life (ie. evangelism, work, errands, fellowship, etc.) to love and serve one another, thus reflecting Jesus' life as the Son of Man to do so in of the Father's will for him to die on the cross for our sins.
In this sermon, Pastor Kelly Boyd briefly chronicles his early discipleship life as a learner and teacher of the gospel with his friend and eventual roommate, Priestly, as he discusses the importance of devoting one's life daily to serving the Lord our God through all of our being, and that this way of living is meant to be taught to future generations in accordance with building God's kingdom.
In this Sunday sermon (June 30th, 2019), brother Daniel Lauterbach preaches on God's Mercy and how he calls for us throughout our lives, no matter how sinful and difficult they are, so that we may rest in the fullness of the life he provides.
In this Sunday sermon (June 23rd, 2019), Pastor Kelly Boyd references the story of Namon's cured Leprosy in 2 Kings, along with Jesus' question "what do you think?" in Matthew 21:28, as he preaches on the need to accept the truth of God's creation of us and, in turn, hold ourselves accountable for our sins in this life, essentially owning up to our giving into temptations, slights of frustration, and so on that we struggle with almost daily as disciples and followers of Christ.
In this Sunday sermon (June 9th, 2019), Pastor Kelly Boyd preaches on the understanding that in God's kingdom every member is a minister. In reference to 1 Peter scripture on God's people (believers and followers of Christ) being a "holy priesthood" meant to help build on His kingdom, along with his (Kelly's) recent road trip with his son during which they attended a sister church in Flagstaff, Arizona, in which a sign was mounted that reads: "every member a minister", Kelly's sermon focuses on the understanding that God calls all of us, regardless of careers, relationships, family dynamics, etc. to a one-hundred percent committed life with Him, in which we seek His will and way over our own in everything we are called to do; and that in doing so we may encourage others to do the same.
Continuing on the topics from last week's service, in this Sunday sermon (June 2, 2019), brother Daniel Lauterbach discusses preaching the gospel, referencing the speaking of tongues in the book of Acts, among other scriptures, in order to emphasize the need as disciples of Christ to always be prioritizing first and foremost the sharing of the Message of Reconciliation (gospel) to all, whether Jew or Gentile, and understanding that by Jesus' sacrifice our Heavenly Father sees our sins as paid, and not merely as acts of immediate condemnation.
In this participatory Sunday sermon (May 26th, 2019), brother Daniel Lauterbach conducts a visual representation of the paralyzed man being brought to Jesus in Mark 2, as part of his discussion on Evangelism and Discipleship, essentially the need to not grow to be too comfortable with where we are ever currently at with life, but rather to choose to challenge ourselves to persevere evermore in our faith in our heavenly Father, helping to bring more people to that same faith (evangelism), while still rebuking and admonishing one another to grow in it (discipleship), through our continuous sharing of the Message of Reconciliation: the Gospel.
In this Sunday sermon (May 19th, 2019), Pastor Kelly Boyd preaches on the authority of God's word in our lives: The fact that he created the universe, the relationships he wants us to have with Him and one another, and the balancing act we all face between instinctually living for ourselves and living by God's will; and in discussing these points, this sermon covers topics such as facing our pet sins and choosing to get back up when they try to claim us, being more open to sharing about these sins and seeking forgiveness and, in effect, making ourselves right with God when we stumble.
In this emotional, heart-felt Mother's Day Sermon (May 12th, 2019), Pastor Kelly Boyd passes out roses to all of the mothers in the congregation as he preaches on young, twelve year old Jesus' actions in the temple courts in Luke 2: 41-52 and how we, as disciples and followers of Christ, like young Jesus on this earth, have the choice to live a life that places the Father's will for us above our own; our time in this reality spent honoring Him in our sharing of the gospel to wayward souls and in how we are supposed to love one another that also honors our father and mother as God's commandments require of us, and encouraging them to be followers of our creator as well, if not already so.
In this Sunday sermon (May 5th, 2019), Pastor Kelly Boyd preaches on living by God's full, true, spiritual definition of love, rather than by the more minimalistic definitions of love we more instinctually tend to want to live by (ie. lusts, self-desire, etc.), based on our basic, human instincts; and that by doing so, we instead live as ambassadors of Christ, loving and building up one another as Jesus did during his walk on this earth, so that we may seek a relationship with Him that is eternal over what is only temporary in this flesh and blood reality.
In this small, house church style congregational Sunday sermon, brother Todd Porter preaches on his lessons in learning of God's Grace and how we, as disciples and followers of Christ, seek to not only understand it, but also live by it, in conjunction with our efforts to serve one another and be fruitful with the life dynamics God provides for all of us as neighbors, brothers, sisters, supporters, fathers, mothers, care providers, and so on.
In this Easter Sunday sermon, Pastor Kelly Boyd discusses Jesus' death and resurrection, highlighting how we, as disciples of Christ, live out the resurrection daily in how we choose to live for Him and one another, in of our free will, rather than by simply following our own self-conceived desires of the heart alone.
In this conclusion to the Life to the Full Sermon Mini Series, Brother Daniel Lauterbach discusses the Parable of the Shrewd Manager in Luke Chapter 16 and how, rather than seeking worldly wealth for personal gain and appealing to vein human interests, we, as disciples, are called to utilize our wealth in this life to help build up the Kingdom: reaching out to others, developing relationships, and bringing each other closer to God.
In this Sunday sermon (April 7th, 2019), brother Joey Hungerford discusses God's love for us through Christ (the transforming power of His sacrifice on the cross; the message of reconciliation): knowing it, accepting it, surrendering to it, believing in it and, in effect, going beyond simply knowing that Jesus loves us.
In this Sunday sermon (March 31st, 2019), pastor Kelly Boyd deeply discusses the existential nature of God's message in of how, in the book of Jeremiah, the allegory of the Potter's House refers to the understanding that we are like hand-crafted pottery, each uniquely shaped at birth and re-shaped throughout life to serve His will in of our own free will, if and when we choose to seek Him with all of our being.
In this Sunday sermon on March 24th, 2019, Elder Richard Hackett preaches on the great escape we must make from sin and the ensnaring of the Devil, the king of this world in our day and age and how, like the challenges of an Escape Room, we are called to escape it, in order to live the life that God intended for us.
For this Sunday's sermon (March 17th, 2019), Pastor Kelly Boyd discusses persecution as a Christian for one's beliefs and choice to follow Jesus, and the challenges of acceptance that come from doing so, such as divides in one's life spiritually between family members, friends, and so on.