in 167 BC, a tyrant named Antiochus stood against God's people and called himself "God manifest." nearly four hundred years earlier, Daniel had already predicted exactly how it would end. in this message, michael rowntree walks us through Daniel 8 and shows how what looks civilized to us can be monstrous to God, how what looks great to us is only ever limited... and how true greatness looks nothing like a tyrant. it looks like a servant.

the world doesn't end with a whimper. it ends with a bang, Jesus ripping across the sky with light and glory. in this message, michael rowntree walks us through the second half of daniel 7, the most oft-quoted old testament passage in the new testament, uncovering two patterns for the last days: the rise of wise saints and the rise of beastly kingdoms.

peace doesn't come from having all the answers. it comes from knowing the one who does.

we're living in the part of the story after the hero has entered, but before he's finished. beasts still roar. empires still devour. but one like a son of man has already conquered, and he's coming back to end the nightmare.

the story of the beast ends with death. the story of the Lamb ends with resurrection, and happily ever after.

if your life feels like a story still being written, and the middle is hard... this one's for you.

the king who did whatever he pleased ends up imprisoned by his own decree. in this message, michael rowntree walks us through daniel 6, where mighty king darius signs a law he can't undo and loses sleep over a friend he can't save. earthly kingdoms rise and fall, but the last king, Jesus, rises and remains.if you're feeling small under powers you can't control, watching the world flex its muscle… this one's for you.only God determines the length of a human life. only God turns the king's heart wherever He wills. the reality behind every throne is that the Kingdom of God rules over every force and outcome.

it's one of the shortest psalms to read, but one of the longest to learn. in this message, michael rowntree walks us through psalm 131 and what it means to quiet your soul "like a weaned child with its mother", finding deep spiritual rest not in the next thing, not in proving yourself, but in the presence of god.

if you're overbooked, overstimulated, and worn out from chasing an arrival point that never seems to come… this one's for you.

so you know you have a real enemy, but now what do you do about it? in part two of this two-part study, Sam Storms opens up Ephesians 6:14-20 and reminds us that God has already given us everything we need to stand firm against Satan and his schemes.

piece by piece (the belt of truth, the breastplate of righteousness, the shoes of the gospel, the shield of faith, the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit), all of it held together by prayer. this isn't a costume you put on. it's the very presence and power of God wrapped around your life.

a strong, hope-filled word on how to fight from a victory that's already been won.

who is your real enemy? | Ephesians 6:10-20 | Sam Storms

do you actually believe you have a spiritual enemy? in part one of this two-part study, Sam Storms opens up Ephesians 6:10-20 and reminds us that our real fight isn't against other people—it's against unseen spiritual forces.

a timely, honest word on standing firm against an enemy who's already been defeated.

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Does the Bible endorse slavery? we tackle this hard question head on in Ephesians 6:5-9, looking at what Scripture actually says, why the ancient world's version of slavery differed so much from what we picture today, and how the gospel planted the seeds that would eventually end it altogether.

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this week we're in Ephesians 6:1-4, looking at what it really means to raise your kids well. not just rules and discipline, but blessing them, praying over them, and showing them what it looks like to love God more than anything else.

25 practical, honest principles for parents (including the mistakes worth learning from) on evangelizing your kids without pressuring them, breaking the cycle of "word curses," why blessing always comes before fruitfulness, and how to speak life over your children every single day.

whether you're in the thick of toddler years or watching your kids grow into adults, this one's for you.

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in this message, sam storms continues the conversation on marriage, headship, and submission by digging into what biblical headship actually is and isn't. headship isn't about control, it's about Christ-like love and sacrifice.sam breaks down common misconceptions about headship, walks through what it means for a husband to love his wife the way Christ loved the church, and challenges men to lead through service rather than demands.whether you're married, engaged, or just want to understand what God's design for marriage actually looks like, this teaching offers a clear and grace-filled picture.