This Sunday, we return to our series in the Book of Daniel—Exiles in Babylon! This week we will revisit chapters 9 & 10 where we will recall Daniel's great prayer seeking God keep his promise to rescue the exiles from Babylonian exile. His prayer is answered along with the prophecy of seventy weeks to come. That's followed by Daniel's 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting in chapter 10 which will bring us up to date and lead into our 21 Days of Prayer Fasting starting next week. Read Daniel 9 & 10, as well as Matthew 6:5-18 in advance to prepare for the message.
Resolution 2024: Looking Back, Praying Forward, Various Scripture, December 29, 2024
On this Sunday we and as 2024 comes to an end, we take time to Look Back at what the Lord has accomplished through us this past year. Pastor Glenn also gives us 10 Ways to Be Resolved from the Scripture as we head into a New Year. Finally, we will Dream Forward into the New Year by introducing our plans to enter into 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting to hear from the Lord of His will and direction for our ministry in the next year and season. Hope you will join us!
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Advent: Celebrate Christmas Part III, Luke 1:26-38, December 22, 2024
This Sunday, we continue our Annual Advent Series, this year titled Celebrate Christmas. Join us as we look deeper into one of the church's most sacred doctrines—The Incarnation, the supernatural act of God whereby the eternal Son of God became flesh (John 1:14). Last week we considered the story of the shepherds who were visited by an angel and told they would find a new born baby, in a manger, somewhere in Bethlehem. It is recorded that they said, "Let's go and see this thing that has happened." This thing being the most significant event ever to happen in human history, the birth of God's Son, Jesus Christ. Join us this Sunday as we discover why it is important to believe in the virgin birth and how it is that Jesus is fully man, while remaining fully God!
Advent: Celebrate Christmas Part II, Luke 2:8-20, December 15, 2024
Today we continue our Annual Advent Series, this year titled Celebrate Christmas. Join us as we consider one of the church's most sacred doctrines—The Incarnation. It is the supernatural act of God whereby the eternal Son of God became flesh (John 1:14). The question is, how would you defend the incarnation? Join us as we open God's Word to Luke 2:8-20 and discover how the very Word of God presents us with one story full of many great details that encourage our faith in the Incarnated Son of God!
Advent: Celebrate Christmas Part I, Colossians 3:1-17, December 8, 2024
We begin our Annual Advent Series, this year titled, Celebrate Christmas. Join us as we consider how the four Advent themes of Hope, Peace, Joy and Love all came true in the birth of Jesus Christ 2024 years ago. Pastor Glenn will take us into a wonderful New Testament passage that reveals these four themes in the life of the Christian and the church today. Read Colossians 3:1-17 in advance to prepare for the message and invite your friends this Sunday!
Daniel: The Final Vision • Part I, Chapter 10, December 1, 2024
We continue our series in the Book of Daniel—Exiles in Babylon! This week we will look into all of Daniel chapter 10 where we find Daniel greatly grieved as a result of the vision the angel Gabriel had given him about his people and the city of Jerusalem. The vision of the 70 Weeks only made matters worse for him. Join us this Sunday as we discover why Daniel was so troubled and learn about another truly amazing visitation. Read Daniel 10:1-21 in advance to prepare for the message.
Daniel: A Sign of The Times, 9:20-27, November 24, 2024
We continue our series in the Book of Daniel—Exiles in Babylon! This week we will conclude chapter 9 of Daniel and arrive at one of the most significant prophecies in possibly the whole Old Testament. After perceiving in the books of the prophet Jeremiah that 70 years has now passed for the exiles in Babylon, Daniel records for us His heart felt prayer of confession and repentance on behalf of his own people. This week, we'll see, in dramatic fashion, God's swift reply to Daniel's prayer! Read Daniel 9:19 - 27 in advance to prepare for the message.
Daniel: O Lord! Hear, Forgive and Act, Soon!, 9:1-19, November 17, 2024
We continue our series in the Book of Daniel—Exiles in Babylon! This week pastor Glenn will take us into chapter 9 of Daniel and a pivotal point in the whole book. After years of historical narrative and many dreams and visions, Daniel is moved to prayer, deep prayer after 'perceiving in the books,' the prophecies of Jeremiah, a significant message for the exiles in Babylon. Join us as we learn more about the days of exile and also, significant and profound lessons for us about prayer and God's faithfulness. Read Daniel 9:1-19 in advance to prepare for the message.
Daniel: Back to The Future, 8:1-27, November 10, 2024
We continue our series in the Book of Daniel—Exiles in Babylon! Today pastor Rudi will take us into chapter 8 of Daniel. Following on from the horrifying dream and visions in chapter 7, Daniel has another dream. Again there are animals, specifically a ram and a goat that also relate directly to specific kingdoms to come as prophesied by Daniel. As well there are more horns and another 'little horn.' Join us as we discover the interpretation of this dream and it's meaning in history and for us today. Read Daniel 8:1-27 in advance to prepare for the message. Be sure to bring along your Study Guides as well!
Daniel: A Tale of Two Kingdoms, 7:15-28, November 3, 2024
This Sunday, we continue our series in the Book of Daniel—Exiles in Babylon! This week we conclude chapter 7 of Daniel. As we discovered last week, Daniel has had a dream and visions of the night which he describes in nightmarish terms. The chapter concludes with Daniel telling us about an angel who comes to help interpret his dream for him. What is revealed is also alarming to Daniel as it pertains to the future, a future that both terrifies Daniel and gives him hope in the sovereignty of his God. Read Daniel 7:15-28 in advance to prepare for the message.
Daniel: The Truth About All This • Part I, 7:1-14, October 27, 2024
Today, we continue our series in the Book of Daniel—Exiles in Babylon! This week we move into chapter 7 of Daniel. In this chapter Daniel takes us back 12 years to the time of Belshazzar to tell us about a shocking dream and 'visions of the night' that he had. Chapter 7 also marks a shift in the book from the historical narratives we've been hearing about to the prophetic, to the future! We will look at the first half of the chapter this Sunday so Read Daniel 7:1-14 in advance to prepare for the message.
Daniel: A Real Man Among Lions, 6:1-28, October 20, 2024
This Sunday, we continue our series in the Book of Daniel—Exiles in Babylon! This week we move into chapter 6 of Daniel and one the most famous stories from the whole book—The Lions Den! The Babylonian Empire has come to an end as prophesied in chapter 2 with King Darius the Mede holding court. What leads to Daniel being thrown to the lions is a lesson so applicable to our current day, it's all about two things: the law of the jungle and the politics of cancel culture! Read Daniel 6:1-28 in advance to prepare for the message.
Daniel: The Hand Writing is on The Wall, 5:1-31, October 13, 2024
We continue our series in the Book of Daniel—Exiles in Babylon! This week pastor Glenn will take us into chapter 5 of Daniel where we're introduced to King Nebuchadnezzar's grandson and discover an example of when the apple falls, sadly, far from the tree. Once again Daniel is called to interpret, this time not a dream or a vision but, The Hand Writing on The Wall. Read Daniel 5:1-31 before Sunday to be prepared for the message.
Daniel: Learning Life's Lessons the Hard Way, 4:1-37, October 6, 2024
This Sunday, we continue our series in the Book of Daniel—Exiles in Babylon! This week pastor Glenn will take us into chapter 4 of Daniel where we will hear directly from King Nebuchadnezzar himself. Daniel records the personal testimony of the King which is promising, however it then appears he needs one more Reality Check before he understands who Daniel's God truly is. Read Daniel 4:1-37 before Sunday to be prepared for the message.
Daniel: The God in The Fire, 3:1-30, September 29, 2024
We continue our series in the Book of Daniel—Exiles in Babylon! So far in the book that bears his name we've seen Daniel and his friends exhibit wisdom and discretion beyond their years. This week as we move into chapter 3 we discover that, despite Nebuchadnezzar's acclaim of Daniel's God, it appears he's learned little as he succumbs to a prideful episode that results in the famous Fiery Furnace for Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. Read Daniel 3:1-30 before Sunday as pastor Rudi takes us through this great story. Be sure to bring along your Study Guides and take notes to prepare for your MCG's!
Daniel: The Giver of Dreams & Visions, September 22, 2024
This Sunday, we continue our series in the Book of Daniel—Exiles in Babylon! As we've discovered so far, Daniel’s life and story written 2500 years ago is, besides being historically true, incredibly relevant in our chaotic and turbulent days! This week we move into chapter 2 and the first of many dreams and visions that God gives to men and for Daniel to interpret. It's a long chapter so do take the time to read Daniel 2:1-49 before Sunday to be prepared to hear the Word and from the Holy Spirit.
Daniel: How to Thrive in Exile, 1:8-21, September 15, 2024
This Sunday, we continue our new series in the Book of Daniel—Exiles in Babylon! As we discovered last Sunday Daniel’s life and story written 2500 years ago is, besides historically true, incredibly relevant today as we live in a world and culture in chaos. This week we will see the kind of resolve the young Daniel had despite all of the terrible circumstances in his life at that time.
Daniel: Life in Exile Begins, 1:1-7, September 8, 2024
This Sunday, we begin a new series in the Book of Daniel—Exiles in Babylon! New Study Guides will be available this Sunday for this series, one you will find quite relevant for all of us today. The story of Daniel is a true story, one packed with great insights on how to thrive in a culture that is radically opposed to the things of God. Along with the book of Revelation and Matthew 24 in particular, Daniel provides the most significant prophesies related to the second coming of Jesus Christ and the end of the age. Join us as pastor Glenn introduces us to the Book of Daniel opening with Chapter 1:1-7.
ReBoot: Living Life in Covenantal Community, Acts 2:42-47, September 1, 2024
This Sunday, we conclude our 2-week, mini-series called ReBoot—How to Live a Transformed Life. Join us as pastor Glenn leads us into seeing another key way that will encourage us to ReBoot and Refocus for another season of growth in our walk and faith with Christ. The focus of the message this week then will be on—Living Life in Covenantal Community! See you there!
ReBoot: How to Live a Transformed Life, Luke 12:22-34, August 25, 2024
This Sunday, we start a new 2-week, mini-series coming out of the RESET Series called ReBoot—How to Live a Transformed Life. Join us as pastor Glenn leads us into asking ourselves, now that we've spent some time this summer discovering several Spiritual Disciplines that have hopefully helped us to Reset our Minds & Hearts, how do we Reboot ourselves after summer and vacation to live the transformed lives Christ has called us to? Hope to see you Sunday!