United City Church - Sundays
United City Church is located in North East Houston in Humble, Texas. Led by Pastor Chris Kouba, UC's mission is to create a church for all to call home regardless of age, stage of life, background, or experience. Whether you are new to United City or church in general, we are glad you are here!
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Episodes
173 episodes
The Exchange Zone | Pastor Chris Kouba | United City Church
What happens when a generation drops the baton?In the 2021 Olympic 4x100 relay, Team USA had the fastest runners on the track—but they lost the race because they failed in the exchange zone. That moment changed everything. And Psalm 78 tell...
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The Antidote to Rage Baiting | Pastor Chris Kouba
We live in a world designed to keep us angry.Algorithms reward outrage. Headlines provoke division. Comment sections fuel hostility. The culture has a name for it: rage bait.But long before rage bait existed, Jesus prayed for a...
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What You Actually Need This Year | Pastor Chris Kouba
As a new year begins, many of us set resolutions hoping life will get better—more health, more money, less stress. But what if the things we’re asking for aren’t what we actually need?Message from Pastor Chris Kouba | Sunday January 11,...
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Upward Signal | Pastor Jason Mick
As we begin a new year and launch 21 Days of Prayer, Pastor Jason Mick invites us to look at prayer through the lens of alignment. Using John 17:1–5, this message reminds us that weak prayer isn’t about distance from God, but direction toward H...
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Second Wave | Pastor Josh Thomas
What do you do when life feels confusing, disappointing, or just plain strange?As we step into a brand-new year, this message is all about encouragement—the kind that doesn’t just make you feel better, but actually strengthens your soul.
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The Baby Born To Die | Pastor Chris Kouba
Why was Jesus really born?This Christmas message looks beyond the manger to the cross and answers one of the most important questions anyone can ask: How do I know if I am saved?In Hebrews 10:10–18, we discover that Chr...
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The Warrior Baby | Pastor Chris Kouba
The Warrior Baby | Hebrews 2:14–15 | Born For a Purpose Why did God have to be born? Why the manger? Why flesh and blood?In this powerful Christmas message, The Warrior Baby, we explore Hebrews 2:14–15 to uncover the deeper, th...
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Born to Preach | Pastor Jason Mick
Merry Christmas, United City!Today we launch our brand-new Christmas series “Born for a Purpose”—and we begin with a powerful truth: Jesus was born to preach the Good News.In Luke 4, Jesus makes His mission unmistakably clear:“I mus...
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REPLAY: The Great Divide | Pastor Chris Kouba
This week at United City Church, we launch our new series Invisible, exploring the unseen realities of heaven, hell, angels, demons, and spiritual warfare. In this message, Pastor Chris walks us through Jesus' powerful parable in Luke 16, revea...
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REPLAY: Courage | Pastor Chris Kouba
What does real courage look like?In this message from our Highlight Reel series, we unpack one of the most powerful verses in the Bible—Joshua 1:9—and explore what it means to act with courage even when you're afraid.Message from Pa...
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REPLAY: How to Handle Anxiety | Pastor Chris Kouba
🎞️ Enjoy this Replay on the sermon about How To Handle Anxiety!🍿 Join us in-person every Sunday in the month of November for At The Movies - we'll see you there! To subscribe to our weekly guide, simply text the word “GUIDE...
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Who's Your One? | Pastor Chris Kouba
In this message, Who’s Your One? from Luke 15:1–10, Pastor Chris reminds us that the lost are a priority to God—and they should be a priority to us. Through the stories of the lost sheep and the lost coin, we see a God who searches, rescues, an...
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Speak Up, Listen Up | Pastor Chris Kouba
When God calls you, speak up. When God convicts you, listen up.In the book of Amos, God uses an ordinary shepherd to deliver an extraordinary message. Message from Chris Kouba | Sunday October 26, 2025.Amos wasn’t a pro...
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What God Fights For | Joel | Pastor Chris Kouba
In this message from the book of Joel, Pastor Chris asks a sobering question: What makes God go to war? We love to talk about what we fight for—but have you ever stopped to consider what GOD fights for?Message from Chris Kouba |...
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A God Who Will | Micah | Special Guest Brian McCormack
Join us as we dive into the Book of Micah with special guest from Breakaway Ministries, Brian McCormack.Message from Brian McCormack | Sunday October 12, 2025.Key TakeawaysGod is both just and merciful.Throughout Micah, ...
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Wrestling With God | Habakkuk | Pastor Chris Kouba | United City Church
Wrestling With God | HabakkukThis week we begin a brand-new series through the Minor Prophets — small books with major truth.In this message, “Wrestling With God,” Pastor Patrick walks through the book of Habakkuk, a prophet who doesn’t...
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The Last Words that Echo for Generations | Pastor Chris Kouba
As we close our series on the life of Joseph, we see how the final chapters of Genesis remind us that leaders leave legacies. Message from Pastor Chris Kouba | Sunday September 28, 2025.In this message, Pastor Chris un...
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Why Success is Your Most Dangerous | Pastor Chris Kouba
Success feels like the goal we’re all chasing—but what if it’s actually the most dangerous season of your life? In this message from Genesis 46–48, we look at the life of Joseph and discover that success doesn’t make you coast-proof. It can act...
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When Forgiveness Cultivates Wisdom | Pastor Chris Kouba
Genesis 44–45What does it really mean to forgive someone—and does forgiveness always mean trust?In this message from our Rise from the Pit series, we explore how Joseph models a powerful principle for leaders and ever...
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When Your Past Comes Knocking | Pastor Chris Kouba
We all carry “storage units” in our hearts—places where we’ve packed away pain, betrayal, and disappointment. But what is it costing us to keep paying rent on our past?Message from Pastor Chris Kouba | Sunday September 7, 2025.I...
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When Pressure Makes Diamonds | Pastor Chris Kouba
What if the very pressure you’re trying to escape is the exact thing God wants to use to shape you? In this message from Genesis 41, we learn from Joseph’s story that true leadership isn’t forged in comfort, but in the crucible of difficulty.
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How to Bloom Where You're Buried | Pastor Jason Mick
What do you do when doing the right thing still lands you in the wrong place? In Genesis 39, Joseph was betrayed, falsely accused, and forgotten in prison—yet he didn’t waste the wait. Instead, he recognized God’s presence, remained faithful in...
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The Power of Saying No | Pastor Chris Kouba
What do you do when nobody’s watching? When you’re standing at the crossroads of compromise and integrity, and you think no one will ever know? The truth is—you will know. And more importantly, God will know.Message from Pastor ...
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The Leadership Secret Nobody Talks About | Pastor Chris Kouba
Opposition isn’t an obstacle—it’s preparation. In Genesis 37, Joseph faced opposition from above, around, and within. Discover how God uses resistance to shape leaders, strengthen character, and position you for His greater plan.Message...
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