There are moments in life when we simply don’t know what to do. Something happens that we don’t understand and suddenly we find ourselves looking for answers. We want to know what is happening and what we should do next. In our passage today, King Nebuchadnezzar is facing one of those moments. A troubling dream has completely interrupted his life and left him searching for answers. As we continue our study through Daniel, we will see what happens when the most powerful man in Babylon is confronted with something he doesn’t understand and his usual circle of people are unable to provide any help.

If Jesus were to say to you right now, “come and follow me,” what do you think it would cost you to say yes? Whether it’s our comfort, control, priorities or even something good that we’ve decided must come first discipleship will often require us to surrender things that we genuinely value. Through 3 different encounters in Luke 9, Jesus makes the cost of following Him unmistakable. This weekend, we’ll see what it means to surrender what we’re holding onto, put Jesus first, and follow Him even when the cost is greater than we expected.

Following God feels easy when there’s nothing challenging what we believe. But eventually we will face moments when our convictions are tested, and we have to decide what we’re really committed to. It’s one thing to say what we believe, but it’s another thing to live by those beliefs especially when there’s pressure to do something different. Our passage today gives us a powerful example where Daniel found himself in that exact situation and I think he shows us what it looks like to stay faithful to God even in Babylon.

Speaker: Pastor Ben Dixon

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The book of Daniel reveals one of the darkest moments in Israel’s history. Jerusalem is under attack, God’s people are being taken captive, and Daniel and his friends suddenly find themselves living in Babylon. Everything familiar has changed, and they must now learn what it means to live for God in a world that is very different from the one they had known. As we begin our journey through Daniel, we will step into their world, understand what they were facing, and discover why their experience in Babylon still has so much to teach us today.

Speaker: Pastor Ben Dixon

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Our world is going furrther into dark and confusing times. As we look around, it is easy give in to discouragement and plunge into a direction that leads us away from God. However, scripture calls us to stand firm, to not give up, and to not lose hope. The single most important thing we have is our faith in Christ and what He has done for us. Let's persevere in what God has for us!

Speaker: Pastor Scott Dungan

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In the life of the Christian, we face all kinds of trials. It’s guaranteed. Our natural response can be to avoid, we don’t want to go through hardships. But Jesus doesn’t promise a life devoid of hardship, he promises that He will be with us in it. He will see us through our trial and does not leave us. Let's continue to look to the Lord in the midst of what we are facing!

Speaker: Pastor Antonio Sims

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What does true community look like? Where is it found? The one thing that binds us together as a true community is Christ and the covenant we are now under in Him. Covenant community is one in where are individually and collectively are being continuously transformed into the likeness of Christ. As we follow Christ, Him we are united together as the people of God.

Speaker: Pastor Chanda Crutcher

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What is the greatest need in your life? Most of us would quickly think of answers like wisdom, healing, direction, provision, or breakthrough. But in Exodus 33, God confronts His people with a much deeper question: What if you had all of those things, but not His presence? As Israel wrestles with that reality, they discover that God's presence is not just another blessing—it is the blessing. In our message today, we will see how this passage invites us to rediscover what it means to live as people who long for God above everything else and who understand that His presence changes everything.

Speaker: Pastor Ben Dixon

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One of the greatest privileges that we have is to help others come to know Jesus Christ. Throughout the Gospels, we see ordinary people bringing family members, friends, and even strangers into His presence, trusting Him to do what only He can do. In our passage today we observe four men demonstrate the determination, faith, and love required to bring someone to Jesus. Their example reminds us of the importance and the simplicity of bringing people to Christ.

Speaker: Pastor Ben Dixon

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Every day, there is a battle taking place for our hearts. God is speaking through His Word, but how we respond determines what His Word produces in our lives. In Luke 8, Jesus tells the story of a farmer scattering seed onto four different kinds of soil, each representing a different response to God and His Word. Some hearts become hard, some are shallow, and others become distracted. But, the heart that receives God’s Word and remains faithful becomes fruitful. This parable challenges every one of us to ask an important question: What is the condition of my heart?

Speaker: Pastor Ben Dixon

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