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In Daniel chapter two the Lord reveals the future to a Babylonian King through a dream. If you were with us last time you’ll remember in the dream the King sees a man with a head of gold, chest of silver, stomach of brass, legs of iron and feet of iron mixed with clay. Then a stone appears and strikes the image and becomes a great mountain that fills the earth. Meaning that kings and kingdoms will come and go but in the end the Lord will establish His kingdom. We continue with the interpretation of the King’s dream from Daniel chapter two. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1722/29?v=20251111

“Fear” which is another name for worry “is the wrong use of our imagination.” While we know this is true, worry can get the better of us. But there’s a remedy and we’ll hear about it today on According to the Scriptures. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1722/29?v=20251111

As Christians we face the same troubles as the rest of the world, and when we do we can be tempted to employ the same remedies. Things that are expressly prohibited by the Scripture. So how do we face that temptation and not compromise? Join us for According to the Scriptures and find out through a study of Daniel chapter two. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1722/29?v=20251111

Today on According to the Scriptures we return to Daniel. Daniel was able to win over his captors without compromising on the Scripture and did so in a humble and respectful way. We'll learn from his example from Daniel chapter one. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1722/29?v=20251111

As we open Daniel chapter one, we find Daniel setting some boundaries. And the way he did it says a lot to us. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1722/29?v=20251111

It’s been well over 2,000 years since Jesus came to this earth to die for our sins, and now we wait for His return! But how are we to be living in the meantime, while we wait? We’re pursuing the answer to that question in our current study in First and Second Thessalonians. Today on According to the Scriptures pastor Damian Kyle continues his look at the marks of a God-directed ministry and Christian service, that’s not in vain! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1722/29?v=20251111

As we turn back to Daniel chapter one we’ll be encouraged by Daniel’s ability to stay focused on what will truly make a difference as God’s representative, in a world gone wrong. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1722/29?v=20251111

We’re just getting our feet wet, in our study in Daniel! And as we continue our verse by verse journey with Damian Kyle, we will discover not only what it takes to be close to the Lord and what can get in the way, but also how to meet the challenge that’s involved in doing so. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1722/29?v=20251111

Last time we kicked off our new study in the book of Daniel. And as we continue today, we’ll learn of Daniel and his three associates were greatly endowed, but quickly recognize the need to stay close to God and attach His purpose to their gifts. Let’s see what we can learn from their example as we join pastor Damian in Daniel chapter one. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1722/29?v=20251111

Not knowing the future is troubling, but knowing that God not only knows the future but is directing it is of immense comfort. This is the great theme of the book of Daniel and it’s our focus today and in the coming days here on According to the Scriptures with pastor Damian Kyle. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1722/29?v=20251111

Rebellious towards authority, proud, unteachable, controlling, harsh and heavy-handed… that would describe Diotrophes. And in case you haven’t noticed, those types of people are in the world and even in the church today. As we wrap up Third John here on According to the Scriptures, we’ll not only consider the evil actions of Diotrophes, but be encouraged to imitate what is good rather than evil! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1722/29?v=20251111

We’re learning how to live in anticipation of Jesus’ return right now on According to the Scriptures through a series we’ve titled, “While We Wait.” Pastor Damian Kyle will open First Thessalonians chapter two this weekend.We learned last time that no God-directed ministry is in vain. Now today we’ll notice that Christian leadership and ministry requires boldness and courage! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1722/29?v=20251111

You can probably identify some people in your life that really have had a fantastic impact on you… in a good way! For the apostle John, that person was Gaius. Gaius not only had a strong relationship with Jesus, and a great reputation, but he was a faithful servant! We’ll be encouraged to follow this great example of walking in truth today on According to the Scriptures. Pastor Damian Kyle enters the book of Third John today, where we’re encouraged to imitate what is good, not what is evil. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1722/29?v=20251111

We’re in Second John today. As we learned last time, this is a letter all about truth and love. But it also has something important to say about deceivers. Back in that day there were many deceivers and false teachers roaming around and John wanted to help believers spot them and know how to handle them too. In case you haven’t noticed we face the very same problem today. So we’d do well to pay close attention to these descriptions of the deceivers, so we’re not led astray. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1722/29?v=20251111

Today we begin Second John. While it doesn’t take long to read, it does take a lifetime to apply. You see, it’s all about truth and love! And those are two things that are under attack and greatly misunderstood today. So we’d do well to give our attention to what it has to say to us. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1722/29?v=20251111

Keep yourselves from idols… an interesting way to end this epistle of First John. But a word we desperately need to hear and receive today. Pastor Damian Kyle is wrapping up First John today with this heart-searching verse, and it’s a good time for us to consider what the master passion of our life is. Is it something or someone other than God? Consider that with us now as we listen to part two of, “We Know.” To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1722/29?v=20251111

Pastor Damian Kyle is nearing the finish line in his study in First John. We’re in chapter five. You may feel like there’s not too much we can be certain about or know for sure, in the world as we know it. As pastor Damian said a moment ago, “We Know” is rarely mentioned in today’s society. But as we wrap up this epistle, the apostle John wants us to see there are a few things we can know. Let’s see what they are. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1722/29?v=20251111

Whether you’re serving as a leader in children’s church, a missionary for years on foreign soil, or a stay at home mom… you might wonder at times is it all in vain or a big failure? Today on According to the Scriptures we’ll hear of some outside the church that made that accusation of Paul’s ministry, but nothing could be further from the truth. Pastor Damian Kyle will emphasize that no God-directed ministry is in vain! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1722/29?v=20251111

Pastor Damian Kyle is on the final leg of a journey through First John, and right now having us consider the marvelous access we have to God in prayer. We learned last time that when we pray God not only hears us, but responds! But as we’ll discover today there are some conditions or limitations. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1722/29?v=20251111

Good communication is a key ingredient in any healthy relationship.And that’s also true of our relationship with God. To have authentic fellowship with the Lord, we need to be communicating with Him. And as we wrap up First John we do so by turning our attention to prayer, and two great encouragements to pray. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1722/29?v=20251111

I’m sure you know of someone who claims to be a Christian, and yet they’re willfully engaging in a lifestyle of unrepentant sin! Are they really a believer? The book of First John speaks to this very clearly, as the Lord doesn’t want us to be deceived. Today on According to the Scriptures we’ll look in the mirror and receive a good test to help us determine our real spiritual condition. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1722/29?v=20251111

Today on According to the Scriptures we get back to our series, “Authentic Fellowship with God.”And we’re about to learn that this authentic relationship with God is going to be marked by a strong aversion to sin. How can you tell for sure that you know God and are on your way to heaven? The apostle John says look at how you live! A true believer won’t have a life that’s marked by continual unrepentant sin. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1722/29?v=20251111

In the weeks ahead we plan on going through both First and Second Thessalonians with you, which will help us live in anticipation of Jesus’ return. The Thessalonians had some questions about it, and perhaps you do too? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1722/29?v=20251111

Pause to consider the Amazing Love of God today on According to the Scriptures. A Love that is unconditional, infinite and eternal. Pastor Damian Kyle will present the highest motivation for obeying God’s Word and abiding in Jesus, and here’s a hint, it has to do with God’s love for us. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1722/29?v=20251111

We’re back in First John today, focusing on the last two verses of chapter two. Pastor Damian Kyle will point out the blessings of abiding in Jesus. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1722/29?v=20251111

Whether we’re scrolling through social media, listening on the radio or to a podcast, or even as we’re sitting in the pew at church on Sunday morning, you can be sure we’ll encounter false teaching at times. But God has given us a wonderful protection and defense against this deception. And we’ll tell you all about it today on According to the Scriptures. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1722/29?v=20251111

We’re discovering what authentic fellowship with God is all about right now on According to the Scriptures. And today pastor Damian Kyle will raise our awareness to a present danger to an authentic relationship with God. And that is false teaching. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1722/29?v=20251111

Who do you love, and how do you live, a couple of key questions we’ll explore today on According to the Scriptures as we continue through First John. This would be a good time to look in the mirror and examine our affections to see if they need to be realigned with God’s will! The fact of the matter is there are a good number of people in love with the world, or the things of this world, and that will all pass away one day. But those who do the will of God will live forever. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1722/29?v=20251111

Today on According to the Scriptures we aim to complete our mini-series on the seven miracles of Jesus. So what is the point of these miracles, signs and wonders? As we’ll hear in a moment, they have an intended purpose, and that is to drive us to faith in Christ. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1722/29?v=20251111

Life is likened to a vapor in the Bible, and the older we get the more we see how true that is! It sure goes by quickly doesn’t it? And today on According to the Scriptures we would like you to consider who you love! The world, or God and His will for your life! While many are choosing to live for things that are temporary, pastor Damian Kyle will encourage us to consider what lasts forever and invest in that! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1722/29?v=20251111

Pastor Damian Kyle is in a study in First John. We’re in chapter two today. How do you really know that you know God? How can you be absolutely sure? God doesn’t want to leave us in the dark. As we’ll learn today, a true Christian will have a pattern of obedience to God’s commandments and a genuine love for other Christians too. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1722/29?v=20251111

Pastor Damian Kyle is in the early stages of a study in First John. We left off in chapter two. Do you know Jesus? And how can you be absolutely sure? A careful look at your daily walk will help you answer that. We’ll learn today that it’s more than what a person says, it’s about how they live. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1722/29?v=20251111

Today on According to the Scriptures we enter the courtroom, where we’re the defendant guilty as could be, God is the righteous judge and Jesus is our defense attorney! What unfolds next is truly amazing and will leave you grateful beyond words. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1722/29?v=20251111

First John 1:9… you may have committed it to memory. It’s a favorite among many as it reminds us that if we sin, we have an advocate. And as we confess those sins to God, we’re met with complete forgiveness. It’s an encouraging verse to be sure, and one we’ll look at in some detail here on According to the Scriptures. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1722/29?v=20251111

Don’t you love a good testimony of what God can do in a human life? The Lord specializes in turning a sinner into a saint for His glory. And even healing a malady! He’s done it time and time again, and perhaps for you too! Today on the program we’ll hear a beautiful testimony of a man who was blind from birth and then given sight. He would then come to faith in Jesus. You’d think everyone would be thrilled by the news, especially the religious leaders, but that wasn’t that case! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1722/29?v=20251111

We’re uncovering what an authentic relationship with God looks like, According to the Scriptures. Glad you’ve joined us, as we go deeper into First John with pastor Damian Kyle. In chapter one, the apostle John draws attention to three very dangerous self-deceptions. One of them being the false claim that we have no sin! Truth be told, we all sin and we need to come to terms with that. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1722/29?v=20251111

Pastor Damian Kyle is in the early stages of a study in First John. How sad would it be to think you are a Christian, and on your way to heaven, only to discover on judgement day that you were self-deceived. That will be a reality one day for far too many people. Today we’ll hear of three very dangerous self-deceptions as we turn to First John chapter one. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1722/29?v=20251111