Enduring Hope
Providence, RI
Forged in Tension | Enduring Hope, Part 8
November 15, 2020 • Justin Chapman
The final chapter of Daniel is a fitting end to the book. The visions are summarized and Daniel is given instructions for what to do in light of them. In this sermon, Pastor Justin explains how this chapter shapes our perspective on the age in which we live, and what we can walk away and do.
Longing for the End of Exile | Enduring Hope, Part 7
November 8, 2020 • Justin Chapman
In Daniel 9 we see a man longing for the end of his exile. In this sermon, Pastor Justin looks at Daniel's way of processing his yearning, and how it can help us in a way that doesn't lead to dishonesty or despair.
Stable in the Unstable | Enduring Hope, Part 5
October 25, 2020 • Adam Mabry
The story of Daniel and the lion's den is one of the most famous Bible stories. In the face of danger and malice, Daniel remains stable. In this sermon, Pastor Adam Mabry unpacks Daniel 6 and explains how we can find the same stability as Daniel when we face danger and malice.
Pride Must Become a Stump | Enduring Hope, Part 4
October 18, 2020 • Justin Chapman
In Daniel 4, the most unexpected twist happens — Nebuchadnezzar experiences a transformation, and becomes a humble, worshipful king. In this sermon, Pastor Justin shows how we all have more in common with Nebuchadnezzar's pride than we'd like to admit. What's more, God will take us through humbling experiences in order to make us thrive in exile.
Lies About Your Future | Enduring Hope, Part 3
October 11, 2020 • Justin Chapman
[There was a problem with our video for this sermon, so there's only audio.] The story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego is well-trodden territory as an example of biblical loyalty to God, but what can we learn about hope and its sources from this story? What kind of hope would motivate these Hebrew men to accept the death sentence by rejecting the popular idolatry of their day? How can we look to these men for hope as we reject idolatry in our own lives? In this sermon, Pastor Justin looks at Daniel 3 to uncover how hoping in God proves superior to hoping in idols.
Engaged but not Enmeshed | Enduring Hope, Part 2
October 4, 2020 • Justin Chapman
It's election season again, and for most of America, this means days of debates, anxiety-inducing headlines, angry dinner conversations, and all sorts of other turmoil. Elections also inevitably bring the dashing of hopes. How should Christians engage with worldly systems that demand our hope and allegiance? In this sermon, Pastor Justin explores Daniel 2 to illustrate how our hope must continue and exclusively rest in God.
Feasting at the True King's Table | Enduring Hope, Part 1
September 27, 2020 • Justin Chapman
The book of Daniel has a large scope, but it begins with a small story… about meat and vegetables. In this sermon, Pastor Justin illustrates how Daniel and his friends navigate the tension of being in Babylon, and how Christians can learn to do the same in our current cultural moment.