Where is God when faithfulness costs you everything and obedience leaves you feeling out of place?

In a world that celebrates almost anything except Jesus, the book of Daniel speaks directly to believers learning how to live faithfully in exile. This sermon launches our new series, Countering Culture, by laying the foundation for why God’s people were exiled and what God was doing through it. Daniel reminds us that exile is not accidental, identity is not negotiable, and suffering is never wasted in the hands of a sovereign God. When culture pressures you to compromise, redefine yourself, or trade faithfulness for comfort, Daniel shows another way.

In this sermon, pastor Jamison wrestles with the reality of suffering, and the ache for a home beyond this world. If you’ve ever wondered whether God is near when life feels dark and disorienting, this sermon is for you!

Jamison Bebiak

Daniel 1:1-7

Countering Culture

January 4th, 2026