Union Church of Guatemala Sunday Sermons in the Form of Podcasts

Sermon Replay | The King Who Walks With the Disappointed Luke 24:13–35 Sermon by Pastor Mark Hunt Have you ever felt like your hopes didn’t turn out the way you expected? In this message from Luke 24, discover how Jesus meets us right in the middle of confusion and disappointment. On the road to Emmaus, He walks beside the discouraged, listens to their pain, and reveals a greater story that restores hope. If you’re in a season of questions, weariness, or uncertainty, this sermon is for you. Be encouraged as you see how Christ is nearer than you think, ready to transform your perspective and renew your purpose. Take a moment to watch and be reminded: you are not walking alone. #UnionChurchofGuatemala #UCG #UCGFamily #InternationalChurch #SoliDeoGloria

Sermon Replay | The King Who Restores the Failure John 21:1–19 Sermon by Pastor Mark Hunt In this powerful message from Pastor Mark Hunt at Union Church of Guatemala, we reflect on how Jesus restores Peter after his denial, meeting him not with shame but with grace right in the middle of his ordinary life. As Jesus asks Peter three times, “Do you love me?”, He is not reopening wounds but healing them, addressing the root of his failure and restoring his purpose. This sermon reminds us that grace is personal and transformative, and that failure does not disqualify us. Instead, it can become the very place where Jesus meets us, restores what is broken, and calls us forward into renewed purpose. #UnionChurchofGuatemala #UCG #UCGFamily #InternationalChurch #SoliDeoGloria

Sermon Replay | The King Who Doesn’t Shame the Doubter John 20:24–29 Sermon by Pastor Mark Hunt Not everyone arrives at faith with certainty, and in this passage we meet Thomas in his honest doubt. What we see is a different kind of King. Jesus does not distance Himself or rebuke him. He moves closer, meeting Thomas right where he is. This reminds us that doubt is not the opposite of faith, but often part of the journey toward deeper trust. Jesus invites us, just as He did Thomas, to take the next step, even if it feels small. Faith grows over time, shaped not by having all the answers, but by responding to His presence. Wherever you find yourself today, certain or questioning, confident or unsure, Jesus meets you there and invites you into a relationship marked by grace, patience, and surrendered trust. Watch the full sermon and be encouraged in your walk of faith. #UnionChurchofGuatemala #UCG #UCGFamily #InternationalChurch #SoliDeoGloria 🇬🇹

Sermon Replay | The King Who Doesn’t Stay Dead Matthew 28:1–10 Sermon by Pastor Mark Hunt What if the story didn’t end where it seemed final?This past Sunday, Pastor Mark Hunt led us through the powerful truth of the resurrection, reminding us that Jesus is the King who does not stay in the grave. In a world where so many things feel final, God steps in and rewrites the ending with life, hope, and restoration. Through the story of the women at the tomb, we are reminded that faith and fear can exist together. You do not need perfect certainty to encounter the living Christ. He meets us right where we are. And the resurrection is not only something to believe. It is something to share. The hope we receive becomes the hope we carry to others. Easter declares this with clarity and power: death does not have the final word. God does. Watch the full sermon and be reminded that hope is alive. #UnionChurchofGuatemala #UCG #SermonReplay #InternationalChurch #SoliDeoGloria

Sermon Replay | The King Who Doesn’t Crush His Enemies Matthew 21:1–11, Zechariah 9:9 Sermon by Pastor Mark Hunt On Palm Sunday, Pastor Mark Hunt invited us to slow down and reflect on the kind of King Jesus reveals Himself to be. He comes not with force, but in humility. Not to dominate, but to draw near. While the crowds longed for a ruler who would overcome their enemies, Jesus came to address something deeper within the human heart. He does not crush. He moves closer, meeting us with compassion, truth, and the invitation to be made new. As we consider His way, we are gently invited to follow. To release the need to control, and to choose humility, grace, and love even when it is not easy. In His kingdom, transformation unfolds quietly through surrender, through trust, and through the steady, redeeming power of love. #UnionChurchofGuatemala #UCG #SermonReplay #InternationalChurch #SoliDeoGloria

Sermon Replay | For Yours is the Kingdom, the power, and the Glory Forever Matthew 6:9-13, 1 Chronicles 29:11 Sermon by Pastor Mark Hunt As we close our nine-week journey through the Lord’s Prayer, we are reminded that our security is not found in what we can control, but in who God is. Through the lives of King David and Nebuchadnezzar, Pastor Mark points us to a deeper truth: human control is an illusion, but God’s kingdom, power, and glory are eternal. True peace begins when we surrender to His authority and anchor our lives in His unchanging kingdom. Live today with confidence and hope, trusting the One who reigns forever. #UnionChurchofGuatemala #UCG #UCGFamily #InternationalChurch #SoliDeoGloria

Sermon Replay | Lead Us Not Into Temptation but Deliver Us from Evil Matthew 6:13 Sermon by Pastor Mark Hunt This Sunday, Pastor Mark Hunt reflected on the final petition of the Lord’s Prayer and reminded us that temptation often does not appear obviously evil. More often, it presents itself as what seems practical, efficient, or even successful. Yet Jesus teaches us to pray for God’s protection because our strength alone is not enough. Through examples such as Jesus in the wilderness and Joseph in Egypt, we are reminded that victory over temptation comes not through sheer willpower but through dependence on the Father. In a world full of subtle shortcuts and compromises, Pastor Mark encouraged us to remain spiritually vigilant through daily surrender to God, seeking His wisdom, staying rooted in Christian community, and feeding our hearts with the truth of Scripture. #UnionChurchofGuatemala #UCG #SermonReplay #InternationalChurch #SoliDeoGloria

Sermon Replay | Forgive Us Our Sins as We Forgive Those Who Sin Against Us Matthew 6:12, 14–15 Sermon by Pastor Mark Hunt Forgiveness is at the heart of the Lord’s Prayer. When we ask God to forgive our sins, Jesus reminds us that we are also called to forgive those who have sinned against us. Unforgiveness can quietly become a prison for the heart. But through Christ, we are invited into the freedom that comes from releasing resentment and extending the grace we ourselves have received. True forgiveness is not weakness. It is a powerful reflection of the mercy of God at work in us. May we walk into this week with humble hearts, ready to receive God’s mercy and willing to share that same mercy with others. #UnionChurchofGuatemala #UCG #SermonReplay #InternationalChurch #SoliDeoGloria

Sermon Replay | Give us This Day our Daily Bread Matthew 6:11 Sermon by Paul Garrett This Sunday, Paul Garrett reminded us that daily bread is more than provision for the body. It is an invitation to daily trust. We do not live on yesterday’s grace. We come to the Father again and again, trusting Him as our source and carrying one another’s needs as our own. May we walk into this week with open hands and confident hearts, knowing His mercies are new every morning. #UnionChurchofGuatemala #UCG #SermonReplay #InternationalChurch #SoliDeoGloria

Sermon Replay | Your Kingdom Come, Your Will Be Done Matthew 6:10 Sermon by Pastor Mark Hunt In this message from our Teach Us to Pray series, we explore what it truly means to pray, “Your Kingdom come, Your will be done.” This petition invites more than agreement. It calls for surrender. Jesus shows that seeking God’s kingdom requires recalibrating our plans and releasing control, as He did in Gethsemane. Through the examples of William Wilberforce and Zacchaeus, we see that God’s kingdom values justice, humility, and integrity over status. Prayer, then, reshapes how we live. As we pursue the Father’s will in everyday life, we discover that surrender leads to true strength and spiritual freedom. #UnionChurchofGuatemala #UCG #SermonReplay #InternationalChurch #SoliDeoGloria

Sermon Replay | Hallowed Be Your Name Matthew 6:9, Exodus 20:7 Sermon by Pastor Mark Hunt In this message from our "Teach Us to Pray" series, we consider the first request of the Lord’s Prayer and its meaning for everyday faith. To “hallow” God’s name is to honor and set Him apart above every personal desire, recognizing His holiness in both word and life. Prayer, then, becomes more than words. It becomes a way of living that honors God privately and publicly as we represent Him to the world. #UnionChurchofGuatemala #UCG #SermonReplay #InternationalChurch #SoliDeoGloria

Sermon Replay | In HeavenMatthew 6:9–13Sermon by Pastor Mark HuntIn this message from our Teach Us to Pray series, we reflect on the opening words of the Lord’s Prayer and what it means to approach God as Our Father in heaven. Jesus invites us to pray from a place of belonging, not performance.As we lift our eyes to God’s holiness and sovereign care, we find peace, trust, and renewed perspective for everyday life.#UnionChurchofGuatemala #UCG #SermonReplay #InternationalChurch #SoliDeoGloria

Sermon Replay | What Is the Church Ephesians 2:19–22 Sermon by Pastor Mark Hunt In this message shared before our Annual Congregational Meeting, we reflect on the true identity of the Church. Scripture reminds us that the Church is not defined by a building, a legal structure, or a meeting place, but by the people of God, united in Christ and built together on Him as the cornerstone. This sermon calls us to see ourselves not as spectators or guests, but as family members who belong, participate, and take shared responsibility for the life and mission of the Church. Commitment, faithfulness, and generosity are framed as expressions of ownership and love for the community God has entrusted to us. As we listen, we are invited to move deeper into unity, purpose, and active engagement, living as God’s household for His glory and the good of our local community. #SermonReplay #UnionChurchofGuatemala #UCGFamily #SoliDeoGloria

Sermon Replay | Our Father Matthew 6:9–13 Sermon by Pastor Mark Hunt In this message from our Teach Us to Pray series, we reflect on the opening words of the Lord’s Prayer and the meaning of addressing God as Our Father. Jesus invites us to approach prayer not from a place of performance or achievement, but from a stance of belonging. Prayer flows from adoption into God’s family, shaping our identity and grounding us in trust rather than anxiety or control. Take time to listen, reflect, and allow this message to reshape how you pray and how you live. #UnionChurchofGuatemala⁠ ⁠#UCG⁠ ⁠#SermonReplay⁠ ⁠#InternationalChurch⁠ ⁠#SoliDeoGloria

Sermon Replay | Teach Us to Pray Matthew 6:5–9 In this message, we begin a new series centered on the Lord’s Prayer and Jesus’ teaching in the Sermon on the Mount. Rather than offering a script to repeat, Jesus invites us into a way of praying that is sincere, trusting, and deeply relational. Take time to listen, reflect, and allow this teaching to reshape how you pray and how you relate to God. #UnionChurchofGuatemala⁠ ⁠#UCG⁠ ⁠#SermonReplay⁠ ⁠#InternationalChurch⁠ ⁠#SoliDeoGloria

Sermon Replay | ResolvedSermon by Pastor Mark Hunt As we step into 2026, this message invites us to pause, reflect, and move forward with intention. Drawing from different parts of Scripture, we are reminded to live with gratitude, trust God deeply, rest in Him and listen for His voice rather than leaning on our own understanding. True resolution is found not in willpower, but in anchoring our lives in God’s guidance and grace. Watch the replay and begin the year resolved in God.#UnionChurchofGuatemala⁠ ⁠#UCG⁠ ⁠#SermonReplay⁠ ⁠#InternationalChurch⁠ ⁠#SoliDeoGloria ⁠

Sermon Replay Let Every Heart Prepare Him Room Love Moves In Matthew 2 verses 1 to 12 In this sermon, Matthew Lofland reflects on the journey of the Magi and reminds us that God draws people to Himself by grace, not by personal effort or wisdom. Encountering Jesus changes our direction. Just as the wise men returned home by a different way, meeting Christ invites us to walk in obedience and trust rather than fear. This message calls us to begin a new season rooted not in self improvement, but in our union with Christ, where true identity and purpose are found. Watch the full sermon and be encouraged. #UnionChurchofGuatemala⁠ ⁠#UCG⁠ ⁠#SermonReplay⁠ ⁠#InternationalChurch⁠ ⁠#SoliDeoGloria

Sermon Replay Let Every Heart Prepare Him RoomLove Moves InMatthew 1:18–25Sermon by Pastor Mark Hunt In the final week of Advent, we reflect on Emmanuel, God with us. Through Joseph’s story, this sermon reminds us that God often shows up through disruption, not perfection. Faithful obedience looks like small courageous steps, choosing trust even when the path is unclear. As we release our timelines and honestly name our struggles, we make room for a love that does not stay distant but moves into the middle of our real lives. ⁠#UnionChurchofGuatemala⁠ ⁠#UCG⁠ ⁠#SermonReplay⁠ ⁠#AdventSeason⁠ ⁠#PrepareHimRoom⁠ ⁠#FaithtoCarryIt⁠ ⁠#InternationalChurch⁠ ⁠#SoliDeoGloria⁠

Sermon Replay Let Every Heart Prepare Him Room The Faith to Carry It Luke 1:26 to 38 Sermon by Pastor Mark Hunt Faith often begins quietly, before anything is visible. In this Advent message, we reflect on Mary’s courageous yes and what it means to carry a promise that feels bigger than ourselves. From ordinary moments to world changing callings, God invites us to trust Him with what He has placed in our care, believing He will sustain what He has conceived. Watch and be encouraged to say yes with faith, patience, and hope. #UnionChurchofGuatemala #UCG #SermonReplay #AdventSeason #PrepareHimRoom #FaithtoCarryIt #InternationalChurch #SoliDeoGloria

Sermon Replay "Let Every Heart Prepare Him Room – Clear the Way" Mark 1:1-8 Sermon by Pastor Mark Hunt Advent is more than the countdown to Christmas. It is a sacred season of hopeful waiting and intentional preparation. In this message, we move from Advent’s longing to its call to prepare, clearing space in our hearts for Christ to come in fresh and transforming ways. Drawing from the opening verses of Mark, Pastor Mark reminds us of John the Baptist’s urgent invitation to “prepare the way of the Lord” through repentance and renewal. As we continue through this season, we are encouraged to slow down and ask three honest questions: What needs to be removed What needs to be surrendered What needs to be welcomed May this week be a time of clearing the way so every heart can prepare Him room. #UnionChurchofGuatemala #UCG #SermonReplay #AdventSeason #PrepareHimRoom #ClearTheWay #InternationalChurch #SoliDeoGloria