Chi Alpha At Uva

What comes to mind when we hear “the Lord’s Work”? In today’s message, our campus director Pete Bullette shares that what you do for work, how you do work, and where you do work all matter. This is the first message in our new series on Genesis called Not Just the Beginning.

Do we have a dealbreaker in our faith journeys? In today's message, Sarah Fletcher shares five healthy habits to follow in all our relationships, and on the importance of contentment in singleness. This is the fifth and final message from Love Story, our series on love, sex, and dating. 

Why replace when you can restore? In today's episode, Pete and Amy share about how even through something as vulnerable and consequential as our sexual history there is room for gospel redemption. This is the fourth message from Love Story, our five part series on love, sex, and dating. 

How should we approach romantic relationships in a Christ-like way? Today Pete and Amy Bullette discuss the three tensions we all must navigate in dating, and also share some hard-earned and humorous advice. This is the second message from Love Story, our five part series on love, sex, and dating. 

What final thoughts did Jesus most deeply desire to leave to his disciples? In the fourth and final session from SALT 2023, Paul works through Matthew 25 and lays out the authenticity, stewardship, and preparation Christ modeled to bless us today.

Have we set the bar too low for a great God? In the third session from SALT 2023, Paul teaches from 2 Kings 4 on the critical importance of encounter, participation, momentum, and audacity regarding biblically-based expectations.

How can we respond in the face of desperate need or tragic heartbreak? In the second session from SALT 2023, Northeast area director Matt Sprenger shares four practical tips for us to work together to better display the glory of God no matter the circumstances.

How should we discern the motive for life? In the first session from SALT 2023, Paul Burkhart, the Chi Alpha Director in Fairbanks, Alaska, walks us through Exodus 20 and the importance of desire, distance, and decision in following God.

What does Paul have to say on the tricky topic of unity? In today's final episode, our campus pastor John Barry shares from Romans 14 on the importance of listening and respect in a culture of contentiousness. This is the twelfth and final message of our series in the book of Romans, Foundation, where we are looking at Paul’s letter to the Roman church and seeing how we can lay a strong foundation through the wisdom and lessons found inside.

What does it mean to be part of the family of God? In today’s message Sarah Moss Fletcher teaches on the critical importance of sharing, caring, and bearing with those around us. This is the eleventh and penultimate message of our series in the book of Romans, Foundation, where we are looking at Paul’s letter to the Roman church and seeing how we can lay a strong foundation through the wisdom and lessons found inside.

How should we respond to tragedy and heartbreak? In today’s edition our campus director Pete Bullette leads us through the importance of spiritual formation even in the midst of great grief. This is the tenth message of our series in the book of Romans, Foundation, where we are looking at Paul’s letter to the Roman church and seeing how we can lay a strong foundation through the wisdom and lessons found inside.

How are we to respond to fear and suffering? In today’s edition Sarah Fletcher shares an encouraging word on resilience and persistence, and on the ways in which through God nothing can prevent us from overcoming. This is the ninth message of our series in the book of Romans, Foundation, where we are looking at Paul’s letter to the Roman church and seeing how we can lay a strong foundation through the wisdom and lessons found inside.

What can we do to make a difference in the face of overwhelming spiritual need globally? In today’s edition our guest speaker Dick Brogden shares one simple solution: find your Paul. This is the eighth message of our series in the book of Romans, Foundation, where we are looking at Paul’s letter to the Roman church and seeing how we can lay a strong foundation through the wisdom and lessons found inside. (Please note: Dick’s wife Jenn shared a personal story that could not be shared for privacy reasons, shortening this week’s message)

How should knowing we are children of God change how we live? In today's episode, our campus director Pete Bullette shares the power of the adoption  with which God has gifted us. This is the seventh message of our series in the book of Romans, Foundation, where we are looking at Paul’s letter to the Roman church and seeing how we can lay a strong foundation through the wisdom and lessons found inside.

How does the gravity of sin way us down? In this week's message, our campus director Pete Bullette shares the second half of our two-week mini series on freedom on the importance of the Spirit in giving vigor and vigilance. This is the sixth message of our Foundation series in the book of Romans, Paul’s letter to the Roman church, and seeing how we can lay a strong foundation through the wisdom and lessons found inside.

In which areas of our lives do we crave liberation? In this week's message, our campus director Pete Bullette shares the first half of our two-week mini series on freedom, and how Jesus alone brings true peace. This is the fifth message of our series in the book of Romans, Foundation, where we are looking at Paul’s letter to the Roman church and seeing how we can lay a strong foundation through the wisdom and lessons found inside.      

What in your life needs to be pruned? In this week's message from our Foundation series, guest speaker Tiont Williams preaches from the book of John on abiding in the one true vine. 

How are we called to share the Good News of Jesus? To wrap up our retreat, Shawn empowers us to fully live Real Responsibility each day, following the example of the early Church in the book of Acts!

How can we truly experience the Community of God? In our third session of the weekend, Shawn proposes three tenants of Real Community that set followers of Christ apart from every other group.

What does it mean to live in the Kingdom of God? Deb Galyen walks us through the book of Colossians to show how moving from the dominion of darkness to the Kingdom of God changes everything about how we live and how we experience the freeing power of Jesus.