Jesus is the Light of the World who opens blind eyes and exposes every heart. In John 9 we see that some rejoice in His light while others resist it. The question for us is clear: when Christ shines on your life, will you close your eyes—or say, “Lord, I believe”?

In exile, Daniel shows us the way of a creative minority: people who carry God’s burden, confess with honesty, and hold on to resurrection hope. Jesus carried our burden, became our confession on the cross, and rose as our living hope — calling us to live faithfully, even in Babylon.

City Teens has two events coming up in the next two weeks. Up first—Nintendo Switch Tournament + Pizza on 9/21. Then, we’re headed to the Pumpkin Patch at 7 PM on 9/26.

Daniel 7 reveals the rise and fall of empires, exposing them as beastly and temporary. At the center stands the Son of Man, who reigns with everlasting authority. This sermon calls us to live with alternative allegiance to Jesus, resisting the idols of our age and bearing faithful witness to His kingdom.

Daniel 3 and Jeremiah 29 reveal the paradox of exile: we refuse Babylon’s idols and seek Babylon’s good. This sermon invites us to live as a creative minority — resisting compromise while renewing our city with Christ’s hope.

First Feasts is Sunday, September 7. Join us at 1pm at the Huskey home for smash burgers and good times. Bring a side dish!

Daniel’s story in exile shows us how to resist cultural assimilation and stand firm in allegiance to God. We are called to live as a creative minority, distinct yet present, faithful in a world of compromise.

We live in a world that says, “I am lord,” but the gospel declares, “Jesus is Lord.” This sermon calls us to live as a creative minority—faithful, hopeful, and distinct in a post-Christian culture.

We are a forgetful people, prone to be shaped by culture instead of God’s story. Esther reminds us that even when God seems absent, He is faithful and calls us to remember.