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The Two Roads of Money
At its deepest level, money is not a financial issue but a worship issue. Jesus said, “Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also” (Matt. 6:21). Our spending, saving, and giving reveal what we value most.

Jimmy Okello
5 days ago5 min read


The Gospel at the Graveside
Funerals often urge people to live better, do more, and trust that God will reward their efforts. The Gospel at the Graveside shows that this is another gospel. Scripture declares that we are spiritually dead in sin, unable to save ourselves. Our only hope is God's sovereign grace in Jesus Christ, who alone can make dead sinners alive and carry them safely from the grave to glory.

Jimmy Okello
Jun 295 min read


Hell, Judgment, and Our Hope: A Reflection
Over the past few weeks, online discussions, sparked again by a well-known Christian podcast, have brought renewed attention to the topic of annihilationism: the idea that the wicked will simply cease to exist rather than suffer conscious, eternal punishment. I've noticed a number of believers asking sincere questions about final judgment and what the Bible actually teaches. I wanted to put some thoughts down, not as a final word on the matter, but as one pastor working throu

Wilobo Digital
Dec 10, 20253 min read


When Sin Finds Us Out: Lessons from King David
“Be sure your sin will find you out.” – Numbers 32:23 King David on the rooftop of his palace. King David’s life was marked by both incredible victories and devastating failures. Though he was called a man after God’s own heart (1 Samuel 13:14), David’s story reminds us that no one is beyond the reach of temptation or the consequences of sin. His life shows us why repentance matters and why hidden sin is so dangerous. David’s Rise: A Man After God’s Heart David began his jour

Wilobo Digital
Sep 4, 20253 min read


A Spiritual Guide for New Students at Gulu University
By University Community Church Gulu Starting university is both exciting and challenging. As you step into this new season at Gulu...

Wilobo Digital
Aug 11, 20253 min read


Embracing Our Identity as Chosen Exiles
A few weeks ago, a young university student visited our church for the first time. After the service, she shared something quietly: "I...

Wilobo Digital
May 12, 20254 min read


From Dice to Devotion: What the Bible Says About Betting
Young Ugandans at a sports betting center. Mark, a third-year student at the university, found himself introduced to sports betting by...
uccgulu
Jul 28, 20234 min read


Give to Caesar What is Caesar's
The Pharisees couldn’t stand Jesus. They wanted to get him in trouble with either the Jews or the Romans. So, they tried to trick him...

Jimmy Okello
May 28, 20201 min read
The Cross & The Virus: (Episode 4)-How Should the Church Respond?
Welcome to Episode 4 of The Cross & The Virus with me Jimmy Okello. The Cross & The Virus is a 5-part Facebook Live broadcast exploring a...
uccgulu
Apr 23, 20204 min read


The Cross & The Virus: (Episode 3)-What is God Saying Through This Pandemic?
Welcome to Episode 3 of The Cross & The Virus with me Jimmy Okello. The Cross & The Virus is a 5-part Facebook Live broadcast exploring a...
uccgulu
Apr 23, 20203 min read


The Cross & The Virus: (Episode 2)-Is This the End of The World?
Welcome to Episode 2 of The Cross & The Virus with me Jimmy Okello. The Cross & The Virus is a 5-part Facebook Live broadcast exploring a...
uccgulu
Apr 22, 20204 min read


The Cross & The Virus: (Episode 1)-What Caused COVID-19?
Today, I began a 5-part Facebook Live broadcast to explore a Christian perspective of the COVID-19 pandemic. Thanks to everyone who...
uccgulu
Apr 21, 20203 min read


I Miss Church!
As days become weeks and weeks are soon turning into months, Covid-19 lockdown stress is beginning to run deep. Recently, I dreamt that I...
uccgulu
Apr 16, 20201 min read


Five Ways Covid-19 Is Challenging the Church to Grow
The world is in a crisis! In less than three months, life has radically changed as a result of the Covid-19 crisis. The disease first...
uccgulu
Apr 3, 20204 min read


7 Tips For Leading Through The Covid-19 Crisis
We’re in a global crisis as the whole world is facing one of the worst public health challenges any country has had to deal with. John...
uccgulu
Mar 28, 20203 min read


Oh Lord, Deliver Us From The Coronavirus
In a crisis as this when the world is in a lockdown, those of us who believe in Jesus, ought to talk less but pray more. As we’re...
uccgulu
Mar 27, 20203 min read


The Dangers of The Prosperity Gospel
A lot can be said about the prosperity gospel. Here is a message that I preached at University Community Church years back that still...
uccgulu
Mar 3, 20201 min read


Why We Need Land
This is the second part of a two part article on the changes that we made or are making at University Community Church. You can read the...
uccgulu
Mar 2, 20202 min read


Why Our Church Dropped The Translated Worship Service
Six years ago this year Phionah and I planted University Community Church in Gulu. Our vision was to plant a gospel-centred church that...
uccgulu
Mar 2, 20202 min read


The Spirit And The Word: Can You Have One Without The Other?
It’s a common mistake I hear every time. I hear people say things like, “That was a great teaching of the word. You guys are great at...
uccgulu
Feb 5, 20202 min read
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