Followers of Jesus are called to be set apart from the world around them and yet we're not called to withdraw from the world. 1 Peter 2 outlines some clear directives for God's people, commanding us to "honor all people, love the brotherhood, fear God and honor the king." How do we do this in our emotionally charged political climate?

Part 2 of our series on politics

When trying to make sense of the politically charged world we live in, it is important for God's people to be grounded in the biblical truth that God is over all. He is working to ensure His ultimate will is done and so while kings rise and fall and good and bad leaders come and go, we can trust that God is over all and His kingdom will endure forever.

Part 1 of our series on politics

When facing challenges and difficulty in life, if our expectations of God are based on our circumstances, we will feel let down. If our expectations of God are based on God's faithfulness and history, we will know that even in challenging moments, God has not let you down.

One of the main contributors to personal misery is a self-focused life. A surefire remedy for a miserable life is looking away from self unto God and His greatness. A look at some of the spiritual blessings which call us to look out and up at the wonder of God.

There are sure fire way to have a miserable life - too many which we actually may incorporate in our lives if we aren't mindful! This sermon is an ironic look at answering "how to be miserable" and spiritual direction how to avoid such a life.

Some days we're on the mountain, some days we're in the valley. In those seasons of darkness and hurt, platitudes just don't work to bring a light and life again to our soul. What pulls us out of that place is God's love.

The world we're living in is unstable and evil. But the LORD is trustworthy and promises to take care of His people. Looking through the lens of Elijah and his courageous stand against idols, we can see that our God is for us and with us and will come through in the end.

The spirit of consecration describes an attitude of heart and approach towards holy living that is motivated not by "have to" but "want to". A passion to give God our best rather than bare minimum with intentionality to be set apart for Him.

If you knew you only had a short time left to live, what would you do? In a stunning record, King Hezekiah is told he will die and ought to "set his house in order". This pursuit is a high and holy calling for God's people in this moment as well. We need to resolve to have our marriages, children, and home life be consecrated for for the LORD.

What we believe influences our behavior. Both truth and lies have the power to affect how we live. Daniel models how to believe God's truth in a world system designed to disorient God's people. He knew who he was because he knew whose he was.