Union City Church

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Union City Church

Welcome to the Union City Church podcast. To learn more, visit our website, www.unioncitydc.church or follow us on social at @unioncitydc. We are a community of people who are deeply connected and completely committed to practicing the way of Jesus together for the renewal of the world. To support the work of this ministry, https://www.unioncitydc.church/support

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    Led by the Spirit

    What does it actually look like to be led by the Holy Spirit in everyday life? This message explores how the Spirit guides, shapes, and forms us—not just by giving direction, but by teaching us to trust and walk with God daily.

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    Walk by the Spirit: Brandon Woodward

    There’s a real battle happening within us—the flesh pulling one way and the Spirit leading another. This message shows how victory isn’t found in willpower, but in learning to walk with the Spirit and stay in step with His leading every day.

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    Sisterhood: Delaney Woodward

    Sisterhood 2026: PACE

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    Filled with the Spirit: Brandon Woodward

    You can have belief, knowledge, and community—and still feel spiritually empty. This message reveals why being filled with the Holy Spirit isn’t about getting more of God, but about giving Him more of you.

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    Who is the Holy Spirit: Brandon Woodward

    It’s possible to know a lot about the Holy Spirit and still not truly know Him. This message invites you into a deeper, more personal relationship with the Spirit—the source of life, power, and transformation.

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    The God of Second Chances: Brandon Woodward

    Peter denied Jesus at his lowest moment, but that wasn’t the end of his story. This message explores how Jesus meets us in our failure—not to shame us, but to restore us and call us forward again.

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    Easter Sunday

    In a world full of uncertainty, where you place your hope matters more than ever. This message unpacks how the resurrection of Jesus offers a living hope that liberates, lasts, and is still active in your life today!

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    Palm Sunday: Brandon Woodward

    On Palm Sunday, we see a crowd celebrating Jesus as King—yet misunderstanding the kind of King He truly is. This message invites us to examine our expectations and surrender to the King who brings peace, not on our terms, but on His.

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    When Resurrection Becomes A Threat || Brandon Woodward

    In week two of our series, The Road To Resurrection, Pastor Brandon takes us through the different responses of those in power to people turning to belief in Christ.

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    But Even Now || Brandon Woodward

    We kicked off a new sermon series, The Road to Resurrection, journeying through the final moments of Jesus’ earthly ministry. In this week’s message from John 11, we’re reminded that when hope feels delayed and faith feels frustrated, Jesus still brings life to what feels buried.

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    Thriving In Babylon || Aaron Graham

    In week four of our series, Friends & Family, Pastor Aaron takes us through Jeremiah 29 and reminds us that we are not just passing through the place God has us, but we are called there.

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    Baptism. Belonging. Beginning. || Dustin Woodward

    In week three of our series, Friends & Family, Pastor Dustin takes us through the baptism of Jesus and shows us how we are loved by God because we are His, not because of what we do.

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    In The Silence || Riley Halliday

    In the second week of our series, Friends & Family, Pastor Riley Halliday shows us what it means to trust God, and to follow his leading, even when we may be unsure of where or what He's leading us to.

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    What To Do With Your Weed || Jonathan Moynihan

    In the first week of our series, Friends & Family, Pastor Jonathan Moynihan takes us through the parable of the farmer and shows us how to identify and remove the "weeds" in our lives.

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    How To Share Your Faith || Brandon Woodward

    In the final week of our series, The Burden of Proof, Pastor Brandon reminds us of the commissioning that we all share as believers, to tell others about Christ.

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    What Makes Christian Community Different || Brandon Woodward

    In week four of our series, The Burden Of Proof, Pastor Brandon shows us how Christian community is essential for our formation as believers.

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    Supply Chain Problems || Brandon Woodward

    In week three of our series, The Burden Of Proof, Pastor Brandon shows us that it's not only about that we produce fruit, it's about what we do with the fruit that is produced.

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    The Proof Is In The Pruning || Brandon Woodward

    In week two of our series, The Burden Of Proof, Pastor Brandon shows us that in our walk with Christ, pruning is often what leads us from bearing some fruit, to bearing much fruit as believers.

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    Bearing Much Fruit || Brandon Woodward

    In our new series, The Burden Of Proof, Pastor Brandon reminds us of what it means to bear fruit as a follower of Christ.

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    New Year Same Me || Brandon Woodward

    For our first Sunday of 2026, Pastor Brandon shows us that real change occurs when we not only read the word, but we put it into practice.

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    Christmas At Union City || Brandon Woodward

    For our Christmas service at Union City Church, Pastor Brandon reminds us that amid the noise, pressure, and distractions of the season, the true meaning of Christmas is found in Jesus. Centered on the name Immanuel, this message points us to Christ as fully God and fully human—and assures us that God is truly with us.

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    For The Kingdom || Brandon Woodward

    For our Vision Offering Sunday, Pastor Brandon reminds us of Paul's words in 2 Corinthians and that generosity is an invitation, not an obligation.

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    For The Family || Brandon Woodward

    In week five of our For the Future series, Pastor Brandon teaches on Jesus’ call to make disciples and challenges us to pursue a compelling, missional faith. 

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    For The Church || Brandon Woodward

    In week four of our series, For The Future, Pastor Brandon casts vision for the future of our church and invites us to pray about what God may be asking us to do as we continue to steward what He has given us.

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    For The City || Brandon Woodward

    In week three of our series, For The Future, Pastor Brandon reminds us that we are called not just to live in the city we reside in, but to love and to serve.

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    For the World || Ashley Anderson

    Guest speaker Ashley Anderson shares a powerful message on what it really means to live on mission. Through Scripture and stories from the field, she reminds us that Jesus is worthy of it all and calls us to join Him in reaching the world.

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    Vision Sunday || Brandon Woodward

    On Vision Sunday, Pastor Brandon reminds us of the story of Union City Church, what we've accomplished, where we're going, and all of the different initiatives we want to take part in as we approach our Vision Offering Sunday.

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    Building A life Of Prayer || Brandon Woodward

    In week six of Fundamentals of Formation, Pastor Brandon talks about how prayer is essential to our faith. He reminds us to follow Jesus’ example shows us how to build a consistent life of prayer.

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    What Happens When We Worship

    Week 6 of our series Fundamentals of Formation message focused on the practice of worship—our natural response to the greatness and goodness of God. Pastor Brandon reminded us that worship is both formational and powerful, shaping us to become more like Christ. Through worship, God is magnified, the church is unified, the enemy is nullified, and our faith is fortified.

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    How to Give Generously || Brandon Woodward

    In week 5 Fundamentals of Formation message focused on generosity as a mindset, not just a money issue. Pastor Brandon outlined three key shifts—money as a tool, moving from “I can’t” to “I can”, and living with abundance over scarcity. Through scripture and practical steps, the sermon called us to reflect God’s generous nature in everyday life.

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    The Way of Jesus || Dino Rizzo

    In week four of Fundamentals of Formation, guest pastor Dino Rizzo from Church of the Highlands shared a message titled “The Way of Jesus.”  He emphasized that following Jesus means living a life marked by service—impacting others through simple acts of love and compassion, and allowing God to shape us as we serve.

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    Formed By Scripture || Brandon Woodward

    In Week 3 of Fundamentals of Formation, Pastor Brandon reminds us that scripture is God-breathed and equips us through teaching, reproof, correction, and training.

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    Effective Evangelism || Delaney Woodward

    In week two of Fundamentals of Formation, Pastor Delaney teaches that evangelism is essential to our formation, emphasizing that sharing the Gospel is not only the responsibility of pastors or those in vocational ministry, but the calling of all believers.

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    Training for Godliness || Brandon Woodward

    In week one of our new series, Fundamentals of Formation, Pastor Brandon reminds us that spiritual growth doesn’t just happen but takes training, discipline, and daily habits like prayer, scripture, worship, and generosity.

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    A Model Church || Brandon Woodward

    For our 4-year anniversary, Pastor Brandon reminds us what it means to be the church—living out our faith through service, staying rooted in God’s Word, giving Him our full devotion, and loving our city.

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    5 In 5 Sunday

    This Sunday we heard from 5 members within our community on five important foundational values.

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    The Church Family: Blended But Beautiful || Brandon Woodward

    In week six of Holy & Hopeful, Pastor Brandon reminds us that, as the church, we are called to love, show hospitality towards, and serve one another as we further His kingdom together.

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    Sober-Minded Faith

    In week five of Holy & Hopeful, Pastor Brandon reminds us that in a world filled with distractions and misplaced hope, we are called to be sober-minded, anchoring our hope in Christ.

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    Your Response Is Your Responsibility || Delaney Woodward

    In week four of Holy & Hopeful, Pastor Delaney challenges us to respond to hurt not with retaliation, but by blessing, forgiving, and praying for those who have caused us pain.

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    Set Apart Together || Brandon Woodward

    In week three of Holy & Hopeful, Pastor Brandon continues through 1 Peter, reminding us that as believers, we’re part of the same spiritual family and share the calling to minister to one another and to the places where God has placed us.

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    What Does It Mean To Be Holy? || Brandon Woodward

    In week two of our series "Holy & Hopeful," Pastor Brandon continues in 1 Peter, which reminds us that holiness isn’t about perfection but about living set apart.

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    How To Have Resilient Faith

    In week one of our series Holy & Hopeful, Pastor Brandon begins to take us through 1 Peter, starting with how to build a resilient faith that lasts through many trials.

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    Summer Voices: Praying with Passion || Galen Woodward

    In the final week of Summer Voices, Pastor Galen Woodward explores the story of Lazarus to show how God is present even when it feels like He’s late. Through the power of prayer and a deeper connection with the Father, we’re invited to trust, press in, and believe that heaven is still moving on our behalf.

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    Summer Voices: Are You Thirsty? || Emmanuel Dominguez

    In Week 3 of our Summer Voices series, and today we’re talking thirst—soul thirst. From Isaiah’s prophetic call to Jesus’ life-changing conversation at the well, this message reveals how our deepest longings are met not with quick fixes, but with living water that fills, heals, and overflows. Learn more visit www.unioncitydc.church

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    Summer Voices: The Secret to the Middle || Brad Straarup

    In week two of our Summer Voices series, guest speaker Brad Straarup shares a timely message that God is present and at work even in the in-between seasons of life. Through the story of David, we’re encouraged to trust that delays aren’t denials and that the middle isn’t meaningless—it’s where God shapes us most.Learn more visit www.unioncitydc.church

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    Summer Voices: Cave Worship || Brittany Jones

    We launched our Summer Voices series with Pastor Brittany Jones from Motivation Church, who brought a timely word from Psalm 34. She reminded us that worship is a choice before it’s a feeling, a place for honesty, and a light for others. Even in the darkest seasons, God is near, He hears, and He delivers — making the cave holy ground.Learn more visit www.unioncitydc.church

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    Father’s Day: How To Live a Life of Integrity: Brandon Woodward

    This message unpacks the life of Daniel to show how integrity is both the foundation and framework of a life that honors God. Through biblical truth and practical insight, we’re challenged to live with consistency, character, and courage—even when it costs us.

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    Pentecost Sunday || Brandon Woodward

    On this Pentecost Sunday, we explore the essential role of the Holy Spirit in the life of every believer and the Church. From Pentecost to present day, we are reminded that the Spirit isn’t a supplement—but our source, empowering us to become more like Jesus and to walk boldly in our God-given calling.Learn more visit www.unioncitydc.church

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    The Idol of Control: Delaney Woodward

    In this powerful finale to our No Other Gods series, we confront the idol of control—an ancient temptation that promises peace but delivers pressure, fear, and disconnection from God. Join us as we explore how releasing control and surrendering outcomes and timelines isn't weakness, but a radical act of faith that leads to true freedom and trust in the One who is truly in control.

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    The Idol of Work: Brandon Woodward

    In a world where work often defines our worth, this message challenges the idol of work and calls us to reclaim God’s original design for it. Learn how to move from vocational narcissism to vocational ministry, as we embrace our calling to worship God and bless others through the work we do every day.Learn more visit www.unioncitydc.church

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Welcome to the Union City Church podcast. To learn more, visit our website, www.unioncitydc.church or follow us on social at @unioncitydc. We are a community of people who are deeply connected and completely committed to practicing the way of Jesus together for the renewal of the world. To support the work of this ministry, https://www.unioncitydc.church/support

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