• Chicago UBF > Epistles and Revelation > 2 Corinthians 8:1-9:15
    For You Know the Grace of Our Lord Jesus Christ / 2 Cor 8:1-9:15
    • by Mark Vucekovich
    • Jan 15, 2023
    • 975 reads

    How would you define rich or poor? For some folks, it’s obvious: It’s all about the money—how much do you have, what can you...

  • Chicago UBF > Epistles and Revelation > 2 Corinthians 4:16-6:13
    The Ministry of Reconciliation / 2 Cor. 4:16-6:13
    • by Mark Vucekovich
    • Jan 08, 2023
    • 1738 reads

    Have you ever heard of the word “estrangement”? It doesn’t mean someone has become “strange.” In essence, it means we have a broken relationship....

  • Chicago UBF > Epistles and Revelation > 2 Timothy 3:1-17
    All Scripture Is Breathed Out By God / 2 Tim 3:1-17
    • by Kevin Albright
    • Jan 01, 2023
    • 1280 reads

    Happy and Blessed New Year to you all in 2023! Are you grateful to God for getting you through 2022? Was it a memorable...

  • Chicago UBF > Gospel and Acts > Matthew 2:1-12
    Christmas 4 - The Wise Men and Shepherd King Jesus / Matt 2:1-12
    • by Hosea Lee
    • Dec 25, 2022
    • 1267 reads

    So far from Matthew chapter 1, we learned Jesus Christ was born as the son of David, the son of Abraham. We learned that...

  • Chicago UBF > Gospel and Acts > Matthew 1:18-25
    Christmas 3 - They Shall Call His Name Immanuel / Matt 1:18-25
    • by Jim Rarick
    • Dec 18, 2022
    • 1102 reads

    Today we hear the story of Jesus’ birth as written by Matthew. Matthew alone records that Jesus’ birth fulfills the prophecy of Immanuel, God...

  • Chicago UBF > Gospel and Acts > Matthew 1:1-17
    Christmas 2 - Grace of God in Sending Jesus Christ / Matt 1:1-17
    • by Daniel Kim
    • Dec 11, 2022
    • 1431 reads

    Merry Christmas! I have a question for you: “Have you ever been disappointed by someone who didn’t keep a promise?” When someone doesn’t keep...

  • Chicago UBF > Prophecy > Isaiah 7:1-9:7
    Christmas 1 - For to Us a Child is Born / Isaiah 7:1-9:7
    • by Steven Lee
    • Dec 04, 2022
    • 1111 reads

    Today’s message teaches us to overcome fear by turning to God and relying on him. When the people of Israel were overcome with fear,...

  • Chicago UBF > Epistles and Revelation > Romans 15:1-13
    New Year - Together with One Voice Glorify God / Ro 15:1-13
    • by Ron Ward
    • Nov 27, 2022
    • 1280 reads

    Romans 15:1-13 Key Verse 15:6, “that together you may with one voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.” What obligation...

  • Chicago UBF > Poetry and Wisdom > Psalms 100:1-5
    Thanksgiving - Know that the Lord is God / Psalm 100:1-5
    • by Elijah Park
    • Nov 20, 2022
    • 7452 reads

    Here’s a Bible quiz. “How many lepers among ten returned to Jesus and gave thanks in Luke 17:11-19?” Yes, only one out of ten...

  • Chicago UBF > Epistles and Revelation > Ephesians 6:10-24
    Series 12 - Take Up the Whole Armor of God / Ephesians 6:10-24
    • by Mark Vucekovich
    • Nov 13, 2022
    • 2160 reads

    Do you ever feel vulnerable? It can mean something good. Like when we’re open and honest about our weaknesses, emotions or needs. But it...

  • Chicago UBF > Epistles and Revelation > Ephesians 5:22-6:9
    Series 11 - Christian Household / Ephesians 5:22-6:9
    • by Mark Vucekovich
    • Nov 06, 2022
    • 1366 reads

    Key Verse: 5:33, “However, let each one of you love his wife as himself, and let the wife see that she respects her husband.”...

  • Chicago UBF > Epistles and Revelation > Ephesians 5:1-21
    Series 10 - Walk in Love / Ephesians 5:1-21
    • by Mark Vucekovich
    • Oct 30, 2022
    • 1344 reads

    Have you ever noticed how you walk? Some people scurry. Others shuffle, or plod along, making a lot of noise. Some are so light...

  • Chicago UBF > Epistles and Revelation > Ephesians 4:17-32
    Series 9 - Put on the New Self / Ephesians 4:17-32
    • by Mark Vucekovich
    • Oct 23, 2022
    • 1892 reads

    Do you ever worry about what you look like? We may pretend like we don’t care, but in fact we spend significant time checking...

  • Chicago UBF > Epistles and Revelation > Ephesians 4:7-16
    Series 8 - For Building Up the Body / Ephesians 4:7-16
    • by Mark Vucekovich
    • Oct 16, 2022
    • 1410 reads

    Why do you go to church? Some might say, “Somebody pushed me.” Others will say, “It’s my habit–I always go.” Or, “It’s my duty.”...

  • Chicago UBF > Epistles and Revelation > Ephesians 4:1-6
    Series 7 - The Unity of Spirit / Ephesians 4:1-6
    • by Mark Vucekovich
    • Oct 09, 2022
    • 1078 reads

    Key Verse: 4:3, “…eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.” What are you eager for? Sometimes we’re eager...

  • Chicago UBF > Epistles and Revelation > Ephesians 3:14-21
    Series 6 - To Know the Love of Christ / Ephesians 3:14-21
    • by Mark Vucekovich
    • Oct 02, 2022
    • 1573 reads

    Key Verse: 3:19, “…and to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.”...

  • Chicago UBF > Epistles and Revelation > Ephesians 3:1-13
    Series 5 - The Mystery of Christ / Ephesians 3:1-13
    • by Mark Vucekovich
    • Sep 25, 2022
    • 1795 reads

    Do you ever think you’ve got things all figured out? Some people think they don’t need to learn anything more. They think they know...

  • Chicago UBF > Epistles and Revelation > Ephesians 2:11-22
    Series 4 - Members of the Household of God / Ephesians 2:11-22
    • by Mark Vucekovich
    • Sep 18, 2022
    • 1368 reads

    Who are you? Many people grab onto certain things to give themselves an identity. Maybe it’s their ethnicity, or what they’re good at, or...

  • Chicago UBF > Epistles and Revelation > Ephesians 2:1-10
    Series 3 - Made Alive by Grace / Ephesians 2:1-10
    • by Mark Vucekovich
    • Sep 11, 2022
    • 1674 reads

    Key Verse 2:4-5, “4 But God, being rich in mercy, because of the great love with which he loved us,5 even when we were...

  • Chicago UBF > Epistles and Revelation > Ephesians 1:15-23
    Series 2 - The Spirit of Wisdom and Revelation / Ephesians 1:15-23
    • by Mark Vucekovich
    • Sep 04, 2022
    • 1628 reads

    Key Verses: 1:18–19a, “…that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and of...