• Chicago UBF > Epistles and Revelation > Philippians 3:1-11
    The Surpassing Worth of Knowing Christ Jesus / Philippians 3:1-11
    • by John Seo
    • Dec 31, 2023
    • 528 reads

    2024 Year-end Message by John Seo Can you believe it is the last day of the year? It feels like just yesterday we were...

  • Chicago UBF > Gospel and Acts > Luke 2:8-20
    Christmas Series 4: "Joy" - Good News of Great Joy / Luke 2:8-20
    • by Mark Vucekovich
    • Dec 24, 2023
    • 374 reads

    During this month of Advent, we’ve thought about the hope that Jesus gives, the peace he brings, and the love he shows. Today we’re...

  • Chicago UBF > Epistles and Revelation > 1 John 4:7-12
    Christmas Series 3: "Love"- God So Loved Us / 1 John 4:7-12
    • by Mark Vucekovich
    • Dec 17, 2023
    • 463 reads

    Merry Christmas! The Advent season is just four weeks of the year when Christians around the world celebrate the birth of our Lord Jesus....

  • Chicago UBF > Prophecy > Isaiah 54:1-17
    Christmas Series 2: "Peace"- My Covenant of Peace / Isaiah 54:1-17
    • by Mark Vucekovich
    • Dec 10, 2023
    • 472 reads

    Would you like to have peace? Most of us would say, “Yes, please.” But what is peace? Partly it means wars and conflicts ending....

  • Chicago UBF > Prophecy > Isaiah 40:1-11
    Christmas Series 1: "Hope"- And the Glory of the Lord Shall Be Revealed / Isaiah 40:1-11
    • by Mark Vucekovich
    • Dec 03, 2023
    • 578 reads

    On the first Sunday of Advent, many Christians around the world meditate on the hope that Jesus brings. For you, is Christmastime hopeful? Wouldn’t...

  • Chicago UBF > Gospel and Acts > Mark 11:20-25
    UBF Worldwide New Year’s Message / Mark 11:20-25
    • by Ron Ward
    • Nov 26, 2023
    • 772 reads

    *The 2024 UBF Worldwide New Year's Message script and video will be uploaded on January 1st, 2024.

  • Chicago UBF > Poetry and Wisdom > Psalms 92:1-15
    Thanksgiving - You Have Made Me Glad by Your Work / Psalm 92:1-15
    • by Tony King
    • Nov 19, 2023
    • 638 reads

    How has God made you glad and thankful? On Thursday, November 23, 2023, this nation will celebrate the annual Thanksgiving holiday. Days of Thanksgiving...

  • Chicago UBF > Gospel and Acts > Luke 19:11-27
    Engage in Business Until I Come / Luke 19:11-27
    • by Mark Vucekovich
    • Nov 12, 2023
    • 551 reads

    Who is Jesus to you? Many people don’t believe in him at all. But for some, it’s still not so clear. Some see Jesus...

  • Chicago UBF > Gospel and Acts > Luke 19:1-10
    To Seek and To Save The Lost / Luke 19:1-10
    • by Mark Vucekovich
    • Nov 05, 2023
    • 544 reads

    Do you ever wonder why you’re here? Not just today, but in an ultimate sense? Some of us were born and raised here. Some...

  • Chicago UBF > Gospel and Acts > Luke 18:35-43
    Recover Your Sight / Luke 18:35-43
    • by David Won
    • Oct 29, 2023
    • 606 reads

    In today’s passage, Jesus restores the eyes of a blind beggar near Jericho. However, the last verse from the previous passage, verse 34, provides...

  • Chicago UBF > Gospel and Acts > Luke 8:15-34
    Come Follow Me / Luke 8:15-34
    • by Mark Vucekovich
    • Oct 22, 2023
    • 496 reads

    Are you good at following? Honestly, sometimes we prefer to be left alone. Or we’d rather do things on our own, with our own...

  • Chicago UBF > Gospel and Acts > Luke 18:9-14
    The One who Humbles Himself / Luke 18:9-14
    • by Mark Vucekovich
    • Oct 15, 2023
    • 798 reads

    What do you think about yourself? Be honest. Many of us may think we’re pretty good. We may try to do a few good...

  • Chicago UBF > Gospel and Acts > Luke 18:1-18
    Always to Pray and not Lose Heart / Luke 18:1-18
    • by Mark Vucekovich
    • Oct 08, 2023
    • 839 reads

    What gets you praying? Does someone have to ask you? It may take a severe problem to get us to really pray. We may...

  • Chicago UBF > Gospel and Acts > Luke 17:20-37
    When The Son of Man Is Revealed / Luke 17:20-37
    • by Mark Vucekovich
    • Oct 01, 2023
    • 583 reads

    Can people around you tell what’s going on inside you? Some people are good at hiding their thoughts and emotions. Others wear their hearts...

  • Chicago UBF > Gospel and Acts > Luke 12:11-19
    Thankful Faith / Luke 12:11-19
    • by Mark Vucekovich
    • Sep 24, 2023
    • 592 reads

    What would you say are the best times in life? Is it when you finally get what you want? Maybe it’s a big financial...

  • Chicago UBF > Gospel and Acts > Luke 17:1-10
    Unworthy Servants / Luke 17:1-10
    • by Mark Vucekovich
    • Sep 17, 2023
    • 645 reads

    What’s more important to you, your actions or your motives? Couples argue about this. Sometimes, actions seem more important than motives. What if we ...

  • Chicago UBF > Gospel and Acts > Luke 16:19-31
    The Rich Man and Lazarus / Luke 16:19-31
    • by Mark Vucekovich
    • Sep 10, 2023
    • 706 reads

    How do you view wealth and poverty? Most people see riches as a sign of blessing, and poverty as a sign of curse. If...

  • Chicago UBF > Pentateuch > Deuteronomy 6:1-9
    Teach Them Diligently to Your Children / Deut. 6:1-9 (10-25)
    • by Tim McEathron
    • Sep 03, 2023
    • 1165 reads

    I have a question: Why are we studying Deuteronomy 6? And why verse 7 rather than verse 5 one of the most important verses...

  • Chicago UBF > Gospel and Acts > Luke 16:1-18
    How to Use Our Wealth / Luke 16:1-18
    • by Mark Vucekovich
    • Aug 27, 2023
    • 833 reads

    How do you handle your material things? Do you hoard them? Waste them? To many people, material things are no big deal. But in...

  • Chicago UBF > Gospel and Acts > Luke 15:1-32
    Lost and Found / Luke 15:1-32
    • by Mark Vucekovich
    • Aug 20, 2023
    • 647 reads

    What are you most interested in? Some are into hobbies. Some love movies, music, sports or video games. Some are so devoted to their...