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  • The Soul & Society: Part 10

    The Soul & Society: Part 10
    2025/11/09
    The king declared to Daniel, "May your God, whom you serve continually, deliver you!" Join pastor Brian Pursley for the deadly conclusion of Daniel chapter 6 and the story of the lion's den. Imagine Daniel, a faithful servant of many kings and faithful servant of God, is sentenced to death simply for praying. Even so, Daniel trusted God's sovereignty such that he was able to become a great witness to king Darius. May we serve God continually, elevating His desires over our own, even risking death, just like Daniel did.
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    38 分
  • The Soul & Society: Part 9

    The Soul & Society: Part 9
    2025/11/02
    What would you do if it was illegal to pray? Join pastor Brian Pursley for the first half of a story that would see Daniel put in great danger all because of his faith. Daniel refused to conform to the cultural and legal expectation that he would pray only to king Darius because his convictions would not allow him to disobey God. When high officials in the kingdom discovered Daniel praying, they reported him to king Darius. This crime bore the penalty of death, but God was working miraculously to preserve his servant. Join us next week to hear the fascinating account of Daniel in the lions' den!
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    39 分
  • Growing: Part 5

    Growing: Part 5
    2024/07/14
    God's ways are so much greater than our ways. We become dependent on ourselves and our own abilities, and are driven by the idea that we have to reach our full potential. Join Pastor Brian Pursley as we investigate Jesus withdrawing himself away from everything in the wilderness for 40 days. Spend time praying within isolation. Create spiritual discipline, by finding a place where you can be in that isolation everyday. God frequently communicates with us, and sometimes it's very obvious. More often than not though, he is more subtle and whispers. Create a space where you can hear that.
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    35 分
  • The Soul & Society: Part 8

    The Soul & Society: Part 8
    2025/10/26
    "Mene, mene, tekel, parsin," meaning, "You kingdom has come to an end, you have been measured and found wanting." Join pastor Brian Pursley for the sobering conclusion of Daniel chapter 5. Pride positions us against God every single time, and Belshazzar was no exception to the rule. King Belshazzar has chased after pleasure and power while neglecting to honor the true King. Let us learn a solemn lesson from the mistakes of the Babylonian king Belshazzar, the man who neglected to honor God, despite being given every opportunity during his reign.
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    38 分
  • The Soul & Society: Part 7

    The Soul & Society: Part 7
    2025/10/19
    There is nothing new under the sun, and chasing pleasure will lead to emptiness, just like it always has. Join pastor Brian Pursley for his sermon on the first half of Daniel chapter 5. The Babylonian king was caught up in a cycle of pleasure, just like many rich and powerful people have been, but he is given a message from God. It's the literal writing on the wall, predicting his fate. Join us next week for Daniel's interpretation of this dramatic omen!
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    39 分
  • The Soul & Society: Part 6

    The Soul & Society: Part 6
    2025/10/12
    "O King Nebuchadnezzar, change your ways, show mercy, and swallow your pride!" exclaims Daniel. Join pastor Brian Pursley for the dramatic conclusion of Daniel chapter 4. Do we, like Nebuchadnezzar, lose sight of the fact every good and perfect gift comes from God? Do we, in our pride, credit our own effort or ingenuity when things go well? It's easy to get caught up in self confidence when life is good, but we must desire God as much as we desire His blessings. Let us never take those blessings for granted.
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    37 分
  • The Soul & Society: Part 5

    The Soul & Society: Part 5
    2025/10/05
    God's power is at work from generation to generation, so don't lose heart! Join pastor Brian Pursley as he tells the story of King Nebuchadnezzar's next prophetic dream. Once again, Daniel is able to both explain the dream and it's spiritual significance. Though Nebuchadnezzar was greatly prosperous, he was also prideful. His dream was a warning. Would king Nebuchadnezzar repent and avoid judgment? Come back next week and find out from the second half of Daniel chapter 4!
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    39 分
  • The Soul & Society: Part 4

    The Soul & Society: Part 4
    2025/09/28
    "If you do not worship, you shall immediately be cast into a burning fiery furnace. Who is the god who shall deliver you?" (Daniel 3:15) Join pastor Brian Pursley as he recalls the amazing testimony of three young men in Babylonian captivity. When we are faced with a moment like they were, torn between gaining favor with the world and doing what is right, how should we respond? These three men gave an excellent response, saying, "O king, we have no need to answer you in this matter. Our God is able to deliver us from the fiery furnace, and he will deliver us out of your hand, O king." (Daniel 3:17)
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    38 分