Best Corem Podcasts (2025)

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Advent Love | Isaiah 11:1-10 31:45

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Because Christ has come, we should love him. In the fourth and final week of Advent, we look at Isaiah 11:1-10 and how it encourages us, in light of the coming of Jesus, to be a people who deeply love him.By David Sundman

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Advent Joy | Isaiah 9:1-7 38:21

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Because Christ has come, we should rejoice. In the third week of Advent, we consider the prophecy of Isaiah 9:1-7. In light of Christ's coming, Christians should be a people of profound joy!By Justin Curtis

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Advent Peace | Micah 5:2-5 34:06

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Because Jesus is our peace, we can be a people of peace. In the second week of Advent, we consider Micah 5:2-5, and how it encourages us in light of Christ, the prince of peace, to be a people of peace.By Jacob Tewes

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Advent Hope | Isaiah 40:1-11 32:51

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Because Christ has come, you should set your hope in Him. Advent Series Description: Advent is the season of the year when Christians reflect upon the coming of Jesus. Our Savior's lowly incarnation & birth at Christmastime was the fulfillment of prophetic hopes the Scriptures had been sounding for centuries. In this series, we explore four key pro…

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Three Warnings | Matthew 7:13-29 36:53

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Heeding warnings is a pathway to wisdom. From the earliest moments of childhood, warnings play a vital role in developing maturity and wisdom. While warnings might not feel good in the moment, we instinctively understand their importance. In this sermon, we examine three warnings Jesus offers as he concludes the Sermon on the Mount.…

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The Slow Journey of Discipleship | Matthew 7:1-12 35:22

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Christian maturity is a journey, not a destination. Every human being recognizes at some level that life is a journey full of ups and downs. Yet we’re prone to seek out quick fixes and easy solutions. In this sermon, we explore Jesus’s teaching that discipleship is a long, slow journey from pride to humility; from fear to faith, and from apathy to …

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Treasure, Worries, Carrots, & Sticks | Matthew 6:19-34 35:16

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Your heart follows what you treasure. Worry and anxiety seem to mark our cultural moment. Yet when we truly understand the character of the Father in heaven, worry is abated. That’s what Jesus wants his hearers to understand. In this sermon, guest preacher Dr. Jonathan Pennington explores Jesus’ teaching on treasure, worry, and why we can rest in t…

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You Must Kill Your Need to be Seen | Matthew 6:1-18

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You must kill your need to be seen. Every human being is born with the God-given desire to be seen. The problem is that this desire is easily distorted. We often want others to notice us for the wrong reasons: self-centered approval, building a reputation, or being seen as better than others. In this sermon, we explore how, through Christ, we recei…

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Ethical Beauty | Matthew 5:17-48

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You were meant to live a life of ethical beauty. Jesus shows us how. How should I live? It’s one of the most important questions in life. Every human being is a moral creature; the problem is that we don’t all agree on morality. But what if there was an objective moral standard that's true in all times and places? That's exactly what Scripture give…

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The Good Life | Matthew 5:1-16

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The good life is found on the narrow way. “All men seek happiness.” So said the French philosopher Blaise Pascal. Every human being has a longing for satisfaction, fulfillment, wholeness. What does Jesus have to say about happiness? In this sermon, we explore how Jesus's words in the Sermon on the Mount reveal the path to genuine happiness and flou…

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The Kingdom of Heaven | Matthew 4:12-25 38:01

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Because the kingdom of heaven is at hand, you should drop everything and follow Jesus. Every human being is a follower of someone or something. At the end of Matthew 4, Jesus announces that the kingdom of heaven is near and calls his first disciples to follow him. In this sermon, we examine what it means to drop everything and follow Jesus in light…

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Victory Over Temptation | Matthew 4:1-11 35:16

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Because Jesus resisted temptation, you can too. Temptation isn’t a religious thing; it’s a human thing. Every human being recognizes that there are things they are tempted by. But what’s the solution? In Matthew 4:1-11, Jesus himself is tempted, yet he fully resists. In this sermon, we explore the fact that because Jesus resisted temptation, you ca…

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The Baptism of Jesus | Matthew 3:1-17 37:48

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In previous eras, people fought and died for their views of baptism. But in our era, it's often seen as a religious ritual that has little practical significance. In Matthew 3, Jesus is baptized by John the Baptist, demonstrating that he has come to identify with sinful humanity. In this sermon, we explore the significance of Jesus’ baptism and how…

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A New Exodus | Matthew 2:1-23 35:48

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Two things are simultaneously true about every human being: we all long for something greater than ourselves to worship and serve, yet we fiercely resist any authority that threatens our control. This tension is represented in the magi and King Herod in Matthew 2. In this sermon, we explore the remarkable truth that Jesus is the fulfillment of Isra…

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What’s In A Name? | Matthew 1:18-25 35:44

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Names carry meaning. In his birth account, Matthew introduces two names that reveal who Jesus truly is. He is called Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins. He is called Immanuel, because he is God with us. In this sermon, we reflect on how these two names reveal the character and identity of Jesus: He is God incarnate who has come …

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A New Genesis | Matthew 1:1-17 35:19

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The letter 'N' is the key to understanding the Bible. Rise, decline, anticipation – this is the story of the Old Testament, and the story of your life may follow a similar pattern. In the introduction to Matthew's Gospel, we learn that the arrival of Jesus is both a culmination and a new beginning. Jesus Christ is the focal point of history – and b…

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Intentional Transformation | Romans 12:1-2 31:14

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In this sermon, we explore the Bible's vision of intentional transformation, summarized powerfully in Romans 12:1-2. Every human being is being transformed. Change is not something only religious people seek; it's something every human being seeks. How do God's grace and our purposeful effort fit together in the pursuit of change? That's the questi…

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The Heart-Compelling, Cosmos-Transforming Love of Jesus | Revelation 7:9-17 35:13

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By God’s grace, Coram Deo Church celebrates 20 years of gospel ministry this month. As we praise God for His faithfulness and look forward to what lies ahead, we welcome guest preacher Scotty Smith to preach about the transforming love of Jesus Christ.By Scotty Smith

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Follow Good Examples | Philippians 3:17-21 34:12

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In this sermon, preached by one of Coram Deo’s church planting partners, Dave Comeau, we explore what it means to follow examples who know where they are going and who also know where they belong. To be human is to seek to imitate and follow someone. Human beings are creatures who gravitate toward the examples of others, whether for good or for ill…

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A Vision for Gospel Ministry | 2 Corinthians 4:1-7 36:14

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In this sermon honoring Coram Deo's 20th birthday, Pastor Bob unpacks three aspects of a coram deo approach to gospel ministry. In 2 Corinthians 4, the Apostle Paul describes his conviction that gospel ministry is to be done "in the sight of God." This verse was one of the foundational texts behind the name of Coram Deo Church.…

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Bring Your Doubts to God | Psalm 74 38:21

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In this sermon, we explore what it looks like to bring feelings of doubt and despair before God. Every human being goes through seasons of doubt. But what do we do in those moments? Psalm 74 describes a time in Israel's history when it seemed God had abandoned his people. Series Description: The Psalms are the song book of God's people, and each su…

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Why Do the Wicked Prosper? | Psalm 73 37:29

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In this sermon, we follow the Psalmist's own journey to resolve his spiritual doubts and questions as he navigates a world that often seems unfair and unjust. Every human being longs for the right kind of leadership and rule. When we experience good leadership, we want to follow. When we experience poor leadership, we lament and seek other guidance…

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We All Want a King | Psalm 72 36:22

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In this sermon, we explore the reality that we all want a king who exercises dominion, brings prosperity, and delivers his people. Every human being longs for the right kind of leadership and rule. When we experience good leadership, we want to follow. When we experience poor leadership, we lament and seek other guidance. Series Description: The Ps…

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A Timely Hope and a Timeless Hope | Psalm 71 37:20

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In this sermon, we unpack what it means to be a people of hope. God's word gives us timely hope for various stages of life, culminating in the timeless hope of the resurrection. Some sort of hope drives every human being. It’s core to our humanity. But is your hope strong enough to anchor you through all the seasons of life? Series Description: The…

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The Gift of Desperation | Psalm 70 34:47

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In this sermon, we explore the gift of desperation and how it can lead us into deeper intimacy and worship of God. As the saying goes, “desperate times call for desperate measures.” To be human is to experience moments of desperation. But in those moments, what do we do and where do we turn? Series Description: The Psalms are the song book of God's…

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The Resilient Life | Psalm 69 35:20

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In this sermon, we explore some of the hindrances to resilience, and how the gospel of Jesus Christ empowers us for a life of resilience. If you're going to live a meaningful life, you need to cultivate resilience. But it's a quality that's elusive and increasingly rare in today’s society. Loneliness and opposition can be major hindrances to a resi…

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You Need a Better Story | Psalm 68 39:54

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In this sermon, we explore how God’s work in the past anchors God’s people in the present. Every one of us is story-formed. We are shaped by what happens to us and by how we respond. But if we dwell only on our own stories, we can become self-focused and self-absorbed. Psalm 68 shows us the way out: we need a bigger story. The biblical writers grou…

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What Does it Mean for God to Bless Us? | Psalm 67 32:00

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Psalm 67 shows us the right way to seek God's blessing: not individually, but communally. We should ask God to show favor to his people, because the flourishing of the church leads to the flourishing of the nations. The word "blessing" might be overused in religious circles, but it gets at something profound: we all want God's blessing. We want God…

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5 Principles for Praise | Psalm 66 32:50

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In this sermon, we explore the anatomy of Christian worship: the what, why, when, how, and who. Human beings aren't just thinkers or lovers or doers; we are worshipers. And the Bible calls us to worship God. So what exactly does that look like? Series Description: The Psalms are the song book of God's people, and each summer we mine their riches. T…

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A Greater View of God | Psalm 65 41:50

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In this sermon, we explore the reality that each one of us needs a greater vision of the God who is provider, powerful, and personal. Whether you are a Christian or not, everyone has an idea about who God is. And how you view God has massive implications for every facet of your life. Series Description: The Psalms are the song book of God's people,…

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God’s Reversal(s) | Psalm 64 32:14

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In this sermon, we examine the truth that God is just judge, and we explore why that's good news for the world. Psalm 64 is a psalm full of reversals: the wickedness of humanity is upended and judged by God. Series Description: The Psalms are the song book of God's people, and each summer we mine their riches. Their imagery, poetry, and theology in…

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Bear One Another’s Burdens | Galatians 6:1-5 35:48

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In this sermon, we explore the reality that Christians are called to bear one another's burdens in such a way that we are participating in one another's sanctification. As disciples of Jesus who are filled with the Spirit, Christians are called to bear one another's burdens. But what exactly does that mean? And why, a few verses later, does Scriptu…

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Welcome One Another | Romans 15:1-7 43:08

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In this sermon, we explore what it looks like to live out the call to "welcome one another as Christ has welcomed you." Throughout his ministry, Jesus Christ welcomed both outsiders and insiders, both the tax collector and the religious scribe. His ministry broke down social, political, and economic barriers. And because Jesus is our Great High Pri…

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Teach & Admonish One Another | Colossians 3:16-17 34:44

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Whose responsibility is it to teach in the local church? Because Jesus is our great high priest, all Christians are called to "teach and admonish one another" (Colossians 3:16). In this sermon, we explore what it looks like to live out this command in the ordinary life of a local church community.By Aaron Mattox

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Confess Your Sins to One Another | James 5:13-16 37:23

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In the Middle Ages, the Roman Catholic Church mandated that Christians confess their sins to a priest. But since Jesus is our great high priest, Christians actually have the freedom and responsibility to "Confess your sins to one another" (James 5:16). What if we actually did that? In this sermon, we explore how the grace of Jesus empowers us to co…

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For God so Loved the World | John 3:16 25:49

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Christ is risen! Sin and death have been defeated, and all those who trust in Christ receive eternal life. But what does that mean, exactly? In this Easter 2025 sermon, we look at John 3:16—perhaps the most familiar verse in the Bible—to explore the love of God, the grace of God, and the path to life.…

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Life at the End of the World | Daniel 12 36:43

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In the final chapter of Daniel, God reveals his purposes for the end of history. So how ought we to live in light of the end? The answer might surprise you. God instructs Daniel to "go your way." The details about the end of time aren't ours to know. Instead, we ought to live our lives to please God, know God, and see God. (0:00) Scripture Reading:…

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True, Good, and Beautiful | Daniel 11:1-12:4 43:29

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In many ways, opening the Bible is like entering a strange new world. Daniel 11 is no different, as Daniel receives a vision of future events concerning two kingdoms. But what is the significance? In this sermon, we see that God's word is true, good, and beautiful.By Aaron Mattox

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Reality is More Mysterious and Ordinary than You Think | Daniel 10 37:39

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The mystery and intrigue of Daniel 10 have fascinated people for millennia - spiritual beings, the mystery of prayer, and how that all relates to everyday life. In this sermon, we explore the truth that reality is both more mysterious and more ordinary than you think.By Aaron Mattox

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The Lord of the Covenant | Daniel 9 43:29

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After reading the prophet Jeremiah, Daniel prays to God, and God reveals to Daniel that Israel’s time in exile will be longer than anticipated. Yet this does not mean that God is unfaithful to His covenant. In this sermon, we explore what it means for Christians to know, understand, and embrace their responsibilities as a covenant people. (6:13) In…

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A God Who Knows the Future | Daniel 8 42:38

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We all want to know the future. Whether it’s the future of our health, our work, our relationships, or our country, we all wish we could know what's coming. In Daniel 8, God reveals to Daniel events that are yet to come. In this sermon, we explore the glorious truth that God knows the future, and we consider the implications of that truth for our l…

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Respond to the Son of Man | Daniel 7 41:52

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Daniel 7 marks a turning point in the book of Daniel. While the first six chapters are primarily narrative stories, the last half of the book contains apocalyptic prophecy. And Daniel 7 might be one of the most important chapters in all the Old Testament. In this sermon, we explore the significance of this chapter and what it means for every human …

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Alone in the Lion’s Den | Daniel 6 36:02

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Daniel in the Lion's Den. It's one of the best-known stories in the Bible. And it reminds us that there are times in our lives when we need the courage to stand alone in the midst of pressure and temptation. What will our response be? In this sermon, we explore how faith in Jesus Christ empowers us to stand alone. (0:19) Scripture Reading (5:16) In…

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The Writing on the Wall | Daniel 5 37:13

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Have you ever heard someone say, "The writing is on the wall?" In Daniel 5, King Belshazzar sees a disembodied hand write an ominous message, and he calls Daniel to interpret it. As we consider this text, we learn a very simple but important truth: wise people heed God's warnings.By Aaron Mattox

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The Anatomy of Pride | Daniel 4 38:16

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Daniel 4 tells the story of another dream of King Nebuchadnezzar. But behind the story of the dream is a story of pride. No one likes to be around a prideful person yet at the same time pride manifests itself in a variety of ways we all carry it. In this sermon we explore the essence of pride, the result of pride and how we all might be healed of o…

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The Fiery Furnace | Daniel 3 39:01

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Daniel 3 is one of the most beloved and familiar stories in the Bible. It’s a story that challenges God’s people to consider: is my faith instrumental and transactional or is it covenantal, trusting in God regardless of outcomes? In this sermon we explore the faith of Shadrach & Meshach & Abednego and how God's covenant faithfulness awakens our tru…

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We’re All Nebuchadnezzar Now | Daniel 2 40:58

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In Daniel 2, King Nebuchadnezzar has a dream revealing the permanence of God's kingdom. He's open to spiritual realities but does not fully embrace the God of the Bible. Perhaps King Nebuchadnezzar is not just a historical figure in the ancient past. What if the people in your everyday life -- yourself included -- are not all that different? In thi…

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God Honors Faithfulness | Daniel 1:8-21 33:08

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Whether we're religious or not, we count dedication and faithfulness as positive human virtues. But what does faithfulness look like, and how does one grow in it? In this sermon, we explore Daniel's faithfulness in the midst of cultural pressure. As we see Daniel's resolve, we also see the source of true faithfulness: the grace of God.…

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A Tale of Two Cities | Daniel 1:1-7 42:09

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In each generation, God’s people are called to live faithfully for Him. Kingdoms rise and fall, but God’s kingdom is the only one that will stand forever. The book of Daniel gives God’s people a sweeping view of history and inspires them to live faithfully by grounding them in the hope and promise of God’s everlasting kingdom. Change. Improvement. …

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Renewal Requires Resilience | 2 Corinthians 4:6-18 38:21

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Change is slow. Suffering is normal. Through it all, God's desire is to renew his people "day by day." But experiencing God's daily renewal requires some things. In this sermon, we explore the truth that renewal requires resilience: a resilient source and a resilient hope.By Aaron Mattox