Beyond the Message

In this episode, Sam and Jake discuss yesterday’s sermon from Daniel 10-11:1 — we saw in the text that we have to be in awe of God to be at peace in this world. We unpack the main points from the sermon and go beyond yesterday with additional insight into the text. Daniel expected the end of exile to mean the rebuilding of Jerusalem, but God revealed something far bigger—the coming of a Messiah wh...

 In this episode, Michael and Jake discuss yesterday’s sermon from Daniel 9 — similarly to Daniel our hope can be off and in need of an adjustment; we need to remember to put our hope in Christ, not the lesser things that can tend to captivate our hearts. We unpack the main points from the sermon and go beyond yesterday with additional insight into the text. Daniel expected the end of exile t...

 In this episode, Sam and Jake discuss yesterday’s sermon from Daniel 9 — we see that the purpose of our troubles are to draw us back to God. We unpack the main points from the sermon and go beyond yesterday with additional insight into the text. Daniel 9 provides us with one of the most powerful prayers in Scripture—a prayer that begins in the Word, flows from brokenness, and ends in worship...

 In this episode, Sam and Michael discuss yesterday’s sermon from Daniel 8 — and that we can do what God asks now by trusting what God will do later. We unpack the main points from the sermon and go beyond yesterday with additional insight into the text. Daniel’s vision of rams, goats, and a madman—and what it means for followers of Jesus today. Michael unpacks how Daniel 8 reveals God’s tota...

In this episode, Ian and Jake discuss yesterday’s sermon from Daniel 7 — faithfulness today comes from passion for someday! We unpack the main points from the sermon and go beyond yesterday with additional insight into the text. Apocalyptic literature isn’t about guessing dates—it’s about fueling endurance. Daniel 7 paints a chaotic world full of beastly kingdoms, but it ends with the Ancient of D...

 In this episode, Matthew and Jake discuss yesterday’s sermon from Daniel 6 — God is a God who saves, therefore we should form habits, take stands, and trust God! We unpack the main points from the sermon and go beyond yesterday with additional insight into the text. Daniel in the lions’ den isn’t just a children’s story—it’s a portrait of costly, consistent devotion. When prayer was outlawed...

In this episode, Sam and Danny discuss yesterday’s sermon from Daniel 5 and how we can detect our pride by asking where we’re rejecting God’s rule and refusing God’s wisdom. We unpack the main points from the sermon and go beyond yesterday with additional insight into the text. In Daniel 5, we trace Belshazzar’s late–night party crash—God’s hand on the palace wall—and ask what pride looks like whe...

In this episode, Michael and Jake discuss yesterday’s sermon from Daniel 4 and how we can surrender to God’s sovereignty for your sanity. We unpack the main points from the sermon and go beyond yesterday with additional insight into the text. Nebuchadnezzar pens his own testimony (Dan. 4): the dream of a world-feeding tree, a heavenly decree, a humiliating fall, and a restoration the moment he “li...

 In this episode, Ian and Jake discuss yesterday’s sermon from Daniel 3 and the call to trust God in your circumstances by trusting God beyond your circumstances. We unpack the main points from the sermon and go beyond yesterday with additional insight into the text. Nebuchadnezzar crowns pluralism with a 90-foot idol, and three exiles refuse to bow. We unpack why biblical non-participation c...

This week on Beyond the Message, Matthew, Jake, and Michael discuss yesterday’s sermon from Daniel 2 and how confidence within a troubling culture is fueled by faith in a triumphant king. We unpack the main points from the sermon and go beyond yesterday with additional insight into the text. Daniel 2 drops us into a chaotic world and a rattled king—but Daniel stands calm, confident, and clear. Why...

This week on Beyond the Message, Sam and Jake discuss yesterday’s sermon from Daniel 1 and that God is faithful to His Word so we can be faithful in the world. We unpack the main points from the sermon and go beyond yesterday with additional insight into the text. In Daniel 1, we explored how conviction beats conformity, why small daily resolves prepare us for furnace-and-lions-den moments, and ho...

A Next Generation Church | Judges 2:6-15 and Titus 2:2-8 This week on Beyond the Message, Danny and Sam discuss yesterday’s sermon from Judges 2:6-15 and Titus 2:2-8 and how being a next generation church means laboring to pass on the faith and living as a model of the faith. We unpack the sermon's main points and go beyond yesterday with additional insight into the text/

This week on Beyond the Message, Jake and Sam discuss yesterday’s sermon from Acts 2:42-47 and what it looks like to be devoted to the things the first church was devoted to. We unpack the sermon's main points and go beyond yesterday with additional insight into the text.

Description: This week on Beyond the Message, Sam and Matt discuss yesterday’s sermon from James 1:2-3 and the call to allow what you know about God to shape how you go through trials. We unpack the sermon's main points and go beyond yesterday with additional insight into the text.  Highlights from the message: Big Idea: Allow what you know about God to shape how you go th...

This week on Beyond the Message, Matthew and Matt discuss yesterday’s sermon from Romans 12:1-2 and the call to conform to God’s Word, not the world.. We unpack the sermon's main points and go beyond yesterday with additional insight into the text. Big Idea:   Conform to God’s Word, not the world. Devote your life to the Lord (die to self) Grow in Biblical literacy Remember the gospel daily R...

Description: This week on Beyond the Message, Ian and Danny discuss yesterday’s sermon from Psalm 25:14 and discuss how the gift of walking with God closely is given to those who fear God deeply. We unpack the sermon's main points and go beyond yesterday with additional insight into the text.  Highlights from the message: Big Idea: The gift of walking with God closely...

Romans 5:6-8 This week on Beyond the Message, Sam and Matt recap Jake’s message from Romans 5:6-8 and discuss how the freedom of knowing how you are loved by God fuels living for God. We unpack the sermon's main points and go beyond yesterday with additional insight into the text.  Highlights from the message: Big Idea: Knowing how you are loved by God fuels living for God  God’s lo...

This week on Beyond the Message, Ian and Michael dive into Psalm 51:12-13, where we see that we are to delight in God to walk with God and help others do the same. We unpack the sermon's main points and go beyond yesterday with additional insight into the text. Highlights from the message: Big Idea: Delight in God to walk with God and help others do the same Three keys to getting repentance right:...

This week on Beyond the Message, Michael and Sam dive into Psalm 67:1-2, where we see that we are to care most about God’s glory to best handle God’s blessings. We unpack the sermon's main points and go beyond yesterday with additional insight into the text. Highlights from the message: Big Idea: Care most about God’s glory to best handle God’s blessings Biblical blessing is unmerited favor from G...

This week on Beyond the Message, Jake and Sam discuss how corporate worship is instrumental in your perseverance and development, and the reality that singing moves truth into the heart for living. We unpack the sermon's main points and go beyond yesterday with additional insight into yesterday’s message. Highlights from the message: Big Idea: Singing moves truth into the heart for living. Let the...

This week on Beyond the Message, Danny and Matt discuss the idea that personal worship looks like pursuing time with God, obedience to God, and sacrifice for God.  We unpack the sermon's main points and go beyond yesterday with additional insight into yesterday’s message. Highlights from the message: Big Idea: Personal worship looks like pursuing time with God, obedience to God, and sacrifice...

This week on Beyond the Message, Jake and Ian discuss how we make worship about God by considering what he wants in giving it. We unpack the sermon's main points and go beyond yesterday with additional insight into yesterday’s message. Highlights from the message: Big Idea: We make worship about God by considering what he wants in giving it. The nine ingredients for God pleasing worship: P.R.A.C.T...

This week on Beyond the Message, Jake and Sam discuss the truth we saw in Scripture that God is owed worship from you, and you will find fulfillment in giving it to Him. We unpack the sermon's main points and go beyond yesterday with additional insight into yesterday’s message. Highlights from the message: Big Idea: God is owed worship from you, and you will find fulfillment in giving it to Him. G...

This week on Beyond the Message, Sam and Michael dive into John 4:19-24, where we see that worship is delighting in and displaying the worth of God above all things. We unpack the sermon's main points and go beyond yesterday with additional insight into the text. Highlights from the message: Big Idea: Worship is delighting in and displaying the worth of God above all things. God doesn’t need our w...