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Wisdom is Worship: exploring proverbial seduction Pastor Samuel Sutter May 19, 2013

Life is complicated. (Or Proverb’s way of putting it) We’re simple.  How do we become wise?  How do we learn to best navigate life’s twists, turns and complexities?  The Bible has advice, but it doesn’t always directly answer the questions we’re asking.  Proverbs 9 presents an opening metaphor for life that begins to help us [...]

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Living in Exile: Praying for People – Daniel 9:1-19 May 12, 2013

Daniel 9:1-19 is a passionate example of prayer as Daniel confesses the sin of his people and asks for God’s blessing. This is a strong encouragement to be diligent in prayer for the people in your life.   Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Living in Exile – Truth Flung to the Ground Daniel 8 May 5, 2013

When the people of God are in exile, and they suffer at the hands of sinners, there is a question they raise. “How long, O Lord, until you make things right?” While we wait for the vindication of the Lord, we are to preach the Gospel and look for the signs of his appearing. Daniel [...]

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Living in Exile: The Little Horn, Daniel 7 – April 28, 2013

One of the features of Daniel 7 is the introduction of the “little horn” that wages war against the saints of God.  This figure is the Anti-Messiah, a king that seeks to destroy worship of the Lord and obedience to the Messiah.  Today’s message unpacks some of the characteristics and deeds of this evil figure, [...]

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Living in Exile: The Future is History Daniel 7 – April 21, 2013

There are some pretty fearful events in the news, and we are continually amazed at the depth of evil and depravity in our world. Where is God? Is he still at work? At Daniel 7, the book takes a stylistic turn away from stories of the Jews in exile toward dreams and visions of the [...]

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Living in Exile: God’s Graffiti – Daniel 5 – April 7, 2013

After working hard, people like to rest on their accomplishments for a while. But for Belshazzar, his reign was one of resting on the work of his forbearers without regard for the blessings of the Lord.  How will God judge the work of your life? And what will you do about it while you have [...]

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Living in Exile: Shine!! Daniel 12:1-4 – March 31, 2013

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Elder/Counselor Steve Rise speaks to MOPS Group

Our last MOPs meeting features one of our elders, a professional christian counselor spoke to our group of moms about raising healthy kids.  We normally feature teaching on our website from our Sunday morning services, but here is one example of the many smaller venue teaching that goes on several times each week at DHEFC.

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Living in Exile: Two Kings – Daniel 4 – March 24, 2013

In worship today we will contrast the character of two rulers, King Nebuchadnezzar and King Jesus. Though the former exemplifies success and power, we are gathered to worship our Lord and Savior Jesus.   Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Living in Exile: The Stand Daniel 3 March 17, 2013

Idolatry  will occur whenever we loosen ourselves from the worship of the LORD. Whether money, pleasure, images of gold, relationships, or life itself, these gods will  promise big, but deliver little  when we worship them.   Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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