Midwest Bible Church

In this sermon, we're going to consider what believers in exile must receive from the divine realm to light up the darkness and fulfill their kingdom assignments. (Daniel 10)

Men and women of prayer abide in the word of God in order to know the will of God so that they can prayerfully advance the work of God. (Daniel 9:20-27)

Effectual prayer is anchored in the purposes of God, is in awe of the person of God, and seeks the praise of God. (Daniel 9)

God’s ultimate triumph over all things evil is our basis for shining His light until the day dawns. (Daniel 8)

The courtroom of heaven where the Ancient of Days presides rules over the kingdoms of earth (Daniel 7)

When we, as followers of Jesus, set our minds on heaven and seek the things of heaven where Christ is, the Spirit empowers us to put to death our old sinful selves and grow in Christlikeness. (Colossians 3:1-17)

Just as God rescued Daniel in Babylon, He continues to rescue us from the pit today (Daniel 6)

Even when evil men rule, truth is suppressed and circumstances test our faith, God is in charge, judgment is coming and the gospel still saves. In this sermon, we'll examine Belshazzar’s and Daniel’s responses to the writing on the wall and the sovereignty of God behind it all and learn some lessons about shining brightly in our Babylon. (Daniel 5)

God, who rules in the heavens, opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble. (Daniel 4)

As exiles in a world that is not our final home, we should not think it strange when we are ridiculed for our Christian values or experience hardship. Rather we can take heart knowing that because God is sovereign over all things, the fiery trials that we go through are superintended by Him to test us. The fiery trials prove what we are made of. They not only refine our faith, but they reveal our...

Amidst the nightmare of exile in Babylon, God provides the dream of future hope in His kingdom. (Daniel 2)

We too are living in exile—living in a Babylon world which is becoming increasingly opposed to biblical Christianity and is also seeking to conform Christians, and especially children, into its mold. Depending on God’s faithfulness in this world enables believers to persevere in faith as lights in the darkness of this age. (Daniel 1)

Sheep are prone to wander from the Shepherd, but the Shepherd will pursue His wandering sheep. Jesus knew His disciples would abandon Him yet He set up an appointment to meet them in Galilee. Jesus wants you to know that you may have failed Him, but He will not fail you, you may have denied Him, but He will not deny, you, you may have even forsaken Him when it mattered most, but He hasn’t forsaken...

God Himself provides the way for us to be forgiven and restored. Psalm 51, David's prayer of repentance, points to the cross and the wrath four our sins paid in full by Jesus.

When we know the love of Jesus, we will do more than weep over the lost state of humanity; our anguish will move us to action.

Healthy Christians, who make up healthy churches, devote themselves to the service of the saints. To unfold this theme, we are going to examine 5 characteristics of a healthy Christian who builds up the church by serving others to the glory of Christ; be watchful, be warlike, be warm, be workers, and be welcoming. 1 Corinthians 16:12-24

Accomplishing God's purpose for our lives requires intentional planning to make the best use of our times, talents, and treasures to serve the kingdom of God. 1 Corinthians 16:1-11

Do you know what season you're in? Listen as Roy Patterson from Moody Radio unpacks Esther 4 into seasons of favor, fear, fasting, and fashion. Despite whichever season you are in, God loves you, He cares about you, He will never leave you. That knowledge will leave you with a peace that surpasses all understanding.

Looking to the already and not yet power of the resurrection encourages us to persevere in the work of the Lord no matter the cost. 1 Corinthians 15:50-58

The seeds of resurrection hope planted throughout the Scriptures point us to a future, forever life in the new creation. 1 Corinthians 15:35-49

Do you really believe God is good? It’s easy to say yes intellectually, but does your heart know that God is good? When we truly believe that He is good, we can go through hardships with real joy.

The entirety of the Christian faith and the power to live it out hinges on the bodily resurrection of Jesus. 1 Corinthians 15:12-34

The gospel of the grace of God is not only the grounds for our salvation but the basis of our sanctification and service. 1 Corinthians 15:1-11

When God’s presence and power is manifested in His house, there is liberty to exercise our spiritual gifts in an orderly fashion to the glory of Jesus. 1 Corinthians 14:26-40

Speaking gifts function as God intended when they are governed by love and exercised to build up the body of Christ. 1 Corinthians 14:1-25