God’s desire is that we would pursue spiritual wellness in our lives and relationships. But sometimes our pride and self-sufficiency get in the way of our own wellness, or even inhibits wellness with our family and friends. We explore the theme of “wellness” by considering an encounter from The Old Testament between a mom and The prophet of God, Elisha. (2 Kings 4:8-22)
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In this final chapter we learn that there are four distinct things for God’s people to prepare for and to expect in the future. Daniel remains a shining example for us of of faithfulness until the end. (Daniel 12)
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Today’s message reflects on numerous time periods including Daniel’s lifetime, Daniel’s future and our past, and even stretching into our future. Daniel remained committed to God from his teens well into his eighties, though he did not live to see the victories promised. So, forget the quick fix, the sudden solution, the seven easy steps. Just keep walking. Don’t give up. Don’t lose hope. Don’t be afraid. Remain strong and be the people of God! (Daniel 11)
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The title “The Unseen Battle” not only describes this sermon, it also tells us what Daniel 10 is all about. This often overlooked chapter reveals a cosmic struggle between the forces of good and evil. It tells of angels and demons locked in mortal combat somewhere between heaven and earth. This is like a epic Sci-Fi movie, only this isn’t science fiction. It’s real! (Daniel 10)
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In Daniel 9 we find of the most powerful prayers in the Bible. While Daniel has a preference and some requests, he also clearly recognizes the importance of God’s timeline above that of his own. Today, as we examine Daniel’s prayer in chapter 9, we find a model for own prayers. (Daniel 9)
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In this chapter we witness another strange vision that Daniel received along with the interpretation of the vision. The vision contains some specific prophecies about events– past, contemporary to Daniel’s time, and stretching far into the future. Daniel would live and die without ever seeing the complete fulfillment of his vision. But the fulfillment of the vison continues to impact God’s people today.
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There is more to the good-news story, more to the Gospel of Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection than receiving forgiveness now and heaven when you die… there is… The Rest of The Story. (Genesis 3)
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In this chapter we encounter one of the more amazing visions in the Bible. It tells of a strange dream Daniel had in which God revealed to him a symbolic outline of human history stretching from Daniel’s day to the very end of time as we understand it. Although much of his dream has been fulfilled, the final parts are yet future, even to us. Daniel’s dream carried for him, and for us, both warning and comfort, as we put our full trust in the One called The Ancient of Days. (Daniel 7)
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Guest speaker Larry Eyman brings a message from Luke 15 on finding and knowing the joy of redemption. The challenge is to evaluate our role or place in the family of God. (Luke 15)
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Through this chapter we examine three distinct character studies, and discover how these people faced and responded to the pressures and difficulties that life so often brings. (Daniel 6)
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