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In Daniel 11, an angel delivers a stirring vision to Daniel, warning him that trials and turmoil lie ahead but assuring him that God is ever-present. Though hardship is inevitable, much as we see in today’s political and personal struggles, God restrains evil throughout history and will ultimately eradicate wickedness. Believers are therefore called to stand firm: to engage in politics without des...

Steve Reed (6.15.25) | Daniel: Faithfulness And Hope In A Hostile World | Daniel 10:1-6, 10-14, 18-19

There's a question we've so far avoided: why was Israel in exile? The answer is that Israel broke the covenant. Every covenant overhauls your life; covenant with God infinitely more so. Through this passage, Steve illustrates three principles of covenant: the inclusion of ethics, the righteousness of our covenant God, and God's promise to keep covenant on our behalf. It is the security of this cov...

Things get weird in Daniel 7:1-15 as the genre shifts to “Apocalypse” - an uncovering of Heaven’s perspective that gives us both realism and hope. Daniel’s visions present realistic depictions of the evil chaos of human empire and the hopeful majesty - and just fury - of God’s government, ruled by the Son of Man. Meditation on these apocalyptic scenes helps us develop enduring faithfulness and hop...

In Daniel 6:1–10 and 6:16–26, Daniel models what faith looks like on the ground. We explore five marks of faith he displays and how we, too, can live the life of faith. Steve Reed (5.18.25) | Daniel: Faithfulness and Hope in a Hostile World | Daniel 6:1-10; 16-26

Daniel 5:1–8 and 17–31 highlights the choices we make in times of crisis and the habits we rely on for comfort. Many turn to romantic relationships or harmful distractions for refuge. Belshazzar exemplifies misplaced confidence in human reason, which ultimately fails to answer life’s deepest questions. His pride and indifference prevent him from repenting. In contrast, Daniel shows the wisdom of p...

In this sermon, we delve into Daniel 4:19-37 which tells the powerful story of King Nebuchadnezzar’s downfall due to his pride and how God humbled him. Pride, in essence, is placing ourselves where only God should be, making us the central figures in a greater divine story. This arrogance strips away our humanity, reducing us to base instincts, as seen in Nebuchadnezzar's transformation. However,...

In this sermon on Matthew 5:10-12, we examine Jesus’ Beatitudes on joy amidst persecution. These verses describe the causes, expectations, and rewards of persecution, and are grounded by the knowledge that if you follow Jesus you will suffer for it. Yet even so, Jesus commands us to rejoice and be glad beneath the shadows of persecution. Shin Lee (4.27.25) | Doxology Church | Matthew 5:10-12

Our world is full of pain and suffering, and at times, Easter may feel overly hopeful. This sermon explores how Easter offers a real and meaningful source of hope without ignoring the reality of our struggles. Easter doesn't promise a life without pain, but it assures us that pain doesn’t have the final word—our lives are defined not by suffering, but by Jesus, who loved us and gave Himself for us...

In the fiery story of Daniel 3:14-28, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego refuse to bow the knee to Nebuchadnezzar’s idol. Their courage poses the question to us: when we have to face the music - in particular, the music of worshipping the government - will we bow down? Or will we overcome unanswered prayer, unspoken hopes, and unspeakable loss to express throughout our lives a faith of: “Even If, sti...

In Daniel 2:46–49, Daniel serves as a faithful model for how to engage with culture as a child of God. In today’s sermon, we will explore six distinct ways to engage culture: the Protestor, the Advisor, the Trainer, the Evangelist, the Artist, and the Builder. Steve Reed (4.6.25) | Daniel: Faithfulness and Hope in a Hostile World | Daniel 2:46-49

A key element of showing faithfulness and hope in a hostile world is maintaining the right priorities. The prophet Daniel demonstrates this when he tells and interprets Nebuchadnezzar’s dream in Daniel 2. Steve teaches through this chapter that God’s people should prioritize openness amid suffering and small and slow faithfulness. For suffering will come and empires will rise and fall, but the kin...

Daniel 1:8-22 highlights the importance of living a distinct life while remaining engaged in the world. As followers of God, we are not called to isolate ourselves or condemn others but to live in a way that promotes their well-being and draws them to God. Daniel exemplified this by choosing not to defile himself, demonstrating faithfulness to God. Today, we can be distinct by being different in o...

The opening seven verses of The Book of Daniel set the stage for the familiar, famed stories of the faithful exiles Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah. In this sermon on Daniel 1:1-7, Pastor Steve Reed teaches on the context of Daniel. This background will prepare us for the upcoming sermon series that will speak to how God forms faithfulness and gives hope in a hostile world that so often res...

Gospel freedom—what does it truly mean to be free? While our culture offers various definitions, none can fully satisfy our search for true freedom. Paul defines genuine freedom in Galatians 5:1-15, revealing that it comes only through Christ. In Him, we are freed from pride, despair, sin, and shame. Through the power of the Holy Spirit, we are freed to love others and ourselves and to know The Fa...

If the righteous are characterized as a man whom, “On His Word he meditates day and night,” meditation on scripture must be a central discipline of our faith. In this sermon on Psalm 1, Pastor Steve Reed explores the subject of meditation: what is meditation, why does it matter, what does it give you, and how to practice it. We are, all of us, already meditating on something. So we should ensure t...

How should we approach the Word, even before we read it? Pastor Steve Reed addresses this question in this sermon on 2nd Timothy 3:10-17. This passage makes us more aware of ways we can hinder God forming us through scripture: trying to master it or stand over it. But there are also ways by which we can create openness to God forming us through scripture: obeying God’s commands and stepping into G...

Skepticism and life’s challenges can lead us to question the Bible’s truth, goodness, and divine inspiration. In this sermon, we explore why we can trust it—historically, morally, and personally. Steve Reed (2.9.25) | Formed For A Purpose: Enjoy God, Love People | Psalm 19:7-10; Luke 24:28-32

Scripture is a unified story - both human and divine - that leads to Jesus. In the third and final sermon in this miniseries on the nature of scripture, Pastor Steve Reed teaches through John 5:39-40 and Luke 24:25-32 to explore that third element of scripture: how the Bible leads us to Jesus. In so doing, it protects us from the pitfalls of being angry and burdened with the Bible, and makes our h...

In this second sermon of Doxology’s miniseries on What is the Bible?, Pastor Steve preaches on Jesus’ cross-examination of the Pharisees in Matthew 22:41-46. After fielding the Pharisees’ onslaught of questions, Jesus then poses His own question back at them: who is the Christ? Jesus answers that the Christ is both human and divine, just as the Bible is both human and divine. God’s work is thereby...

In this week’s sermon, we delve into how engaging with Scripture shapes us into people who enjoy God and love others. Pastor Steve begins by addressing the question, "What is the Bible?" Acknowledging the struggles many face when reading Scripture—whether it feels confusing, troubling, or even boring—this message encourages honest dialogue and reflection. The focus of this three-week series starts...

1 Corinthians 13 is frequently read at weddings and displayed in homes, yet its central message is often overlooked. Paul's focus in this chapter is spiritual formation. He explains that a believer's journey begins with childlike behavior, but over time, maturity should lead to leaving those childish ways behind. This growth enables us to love others and enjoy God—not just in eternity, but here an...

Psalm 63 reveals David’s deep thirst for God, offering a powerful example for Christians. In this sermon, we dive into Psalm 63 and explore how to rekindle and sustain our hunger for God through remembrance, experience, and worship. John Campbell (12.29.24) | Doxology Church | Psalm 63

Shin Lee (12.15.24) | Matthew 25:14-30 | The Coming King

Our advent series, The Coming King, continues with the Matthew 25:1-13 parable of a first century wedding and the wise and foolish bridesmaids waiting to attend it. This uncomfortable passage teaches that not everyone who professes to know Jesus actually knows Him. The comfort comes when we understand the true marks of knowing Jesus: perseverance in the waiting and living an active faith. In light...