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What happens when the world around us feels out of control? In Daniel 8, we encounter a powerful prophetic vision of rising kingdoms, falling empires, and rulers who seek to oppose God's people. But through it all, one truth remains: God is still on His throne. Join Pastor Tim Birdwell as we discover what Daniel's vision reveals about God's sovereignty, the reality of spiritual warfare, and the hope we can have in Jesus Christ. The Challenge: Humble yourself and hope in God alone. Scripture: Daniel 8 Take Your Next Step: Visit phoenixbiblechurch.com and click Next Steps. Join Us This Sunday! Phoenix Bible Church 6060 N 7th Ave, Phoenix, AZ Sundays at 9:00AM & 10:30AM Love Jesus. Live Like Jesus. Lead Others to Jesus. #PhoenixBibleChurch #Daniel8 #GodReigns #LoveMoves ______________________________________________________________________ Phoenix Bible Church is a church in the heart of the city of Phoenix, Arizona. We desire to engage culture, uphold truth and love people. In a world where life can be heavy and confusing, we want to cover the hard truths - with grace. This is difficulty and messy - and so are we - but the love of Jesus meets us in our mess. Our rhythm is to gather to worship on Sunday and then scatter during the week to love, live and lead together. We are imperfect people moved by the perfect love of Jesus. Come as you are. Experience His love. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Website https://phoenixbiblechurch.com Connect with Phoenix Bible Church https://phoenixbiblechurch.com/connect Social Media https://instagram.com/phxbiblechurch https://www.facebook.com/phxbiblechurch Chapters: 00:00 The Nations Rage, But God Reigns 01:54 Understanding Biblical Prophecy 03:24 What's With the Ram, Goat, and Horns? 04:29 Reading Daniel 8:1-14 07:30 Prophecy Rooted in History 09:12 The Rise and Fall of Empires 13:26 Gabriel Explains Daniel's Vision 15:40 Antiochus IV and the Persecution of God's People 19:03 What Does This Mean for the End Times? 21:16 Stay Awake and Be Ready 22:14 The Reality of Spiritual Warfare 25:22 God Never Lost Control 27:04 How God Used Empires to Advance the Gospel 30:05 Humble Yourself and Hope in God Alone 31:01 The Power of Humility 34:05 Where Are You Placing Your Hope? 37:53 God Is Still Moving 39:16 Finding Hope That Doesn't Crumble 41:30 Closing Prayer ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Daniel 8, Daniel chapter 8, Daniel Bible study, the nations rage but God reigns, God is sovereign, God still reigns, Tim Birdwell, Phoenix Bible Church, PBC Phoenix, Bible prophecy, Daniel prophecy explained, Antiochus IV, end times prophecy, spiritual warfare, hope in Jesus, humility, trust in God, Jesus is King, Christian sermon, Sunday sermon, Bible teaching, book of Daniel, Love Moves

Kingdoms rise. Kingdoms fall. But there is one Kingdom that will never end.In Daniel 7, we're introduced to a vision of four terrifying beasts, powerful earthly kingdoms, and the Ancient of Days who sits on the throne. But at the center of it all is a promise: Jesus Christ will establish an everlasting Kingdom that will never be destroyed.As political powers change and the world around us feels uncertain, where do we place our trust?In this message from Phoenix Bible Church, we explore what Daniel's vision teaches us about God's sovereignty, our heavenly citizenship, and our responsibility to work for the good of the world around us.Scripture: Daniel 7In this message:- Why earthly kingdoms rise and fall- What the four beasts in Daniel's vision represent- The Ancient of Days and the Son of Man- How to live as citizens of God's Kingdom- Why we should pray for our leaders, serve our cities, and trust God above all elseJoin us at Phoenix Bible Church!6060 N 7th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85013Sundays at 9:00 AM & 10:30 AMLove Jesus. Live Like Jesus. Lead Others to Jesus.#Daniel7 #PhoenixBibleChurch #KingdomOfGod #JesusChrist #IdentityInExile______________________________________________________________________Phoenix Bible Church is a church in the heart of the city of Phoenix, Arizona. We desire to engage culture, uphold truth and love people. In a world where life can be heavy and confusing, we want to cover the hard truths - with grace. This is difficulty and messy - and so are we - but the love of Jesus meets us in our mess.Our rhythm is to gather to worship on Sunday and then scatter during the week to love, live and lead together.We are imperfect people moved by the perfect love of Jesus.Come as you are. Experience His love.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Websitehttps://phoenixbiblechurch.comConnect with Phoenix Bible Churchhttps://phoenixbiblechurch.com/connectSocial Mediahttps://instagram.com/phxbiblechurchhttps://www.facebook.com/phxbiblechurchChapters:00:00 – Introduction: Kingdoms Rise and Fall03:25 – Living as Citizens of Heaven04:06 – Understanding Daniel's Dream08:22 – The Four Fearsome Beasts11:30 – The Ancient of Days16:26 – The Son of Man and His Eternal Kingdom18:35 – What Does the Vision Mean?20:15 – Four Kings and One Everlasting Kingdom21:08 – Babylon, Persia, Greece, and Rome25:27 – The Fourth Beast and Future Kingdom29:29 – The Little Horn and the Antichrist31:39 – How Should Christians Respond?32:24 – Work for the Good of Your City35:26 – Pray for Those in Authority35:55 – Trust God Above Government36:39 – The Kingdom That Will Never End37:30 – Closing PrayerKeywords: Daniel 7, Daniel 7 explained, four beasts Daniel, Ancient of Days, Son of Man, Kingdom of God, Jesus eternal kingdom, biblical prophecy, God's sovereignty, Christian politics, trust God, Identity in Exile, Phoenix Bible Church, PBC sermons, Bible teaching

How do you build a faith that doesn't flinch when life gets hard? In Daniel 6, Daniel faces betrayal, persecution, and a den of lions. Yet he doesn't panic, compromise, or abandon his faith. Why? Because Daniel had made up his mind long before the crisis arrived. In this message from our Identity in Exile series, Pastor Tim walks through three commitments that shaped Daniel's life: • Character: Living with integrity, both publicly and privately. • Consistency: Building rhythms of prayer, Scripture, and community before hardship comes. • Confidence: Trusting God's promises even when our circumstances don't change. The goal isn't to avoid every crisis. It's to develop a faith anchored in Jesus that can endure whatever comes. Daniel's story ultimately points us to the greater hope we have in Jesus Christ, who conquered sin and death through His resurrection. Scripture: Daniel 6:1–28; Daniel 1:8 Series: Identity in Exile Join Phoenix Bible Church in Phoenix, Arizona, every Sunday at 9:00 AM or 10:30 AM. 6060 N 7th Ave, Phoenix, AZ Learn more: https://www.phoenixbiblechurch.com/ ______________________________________________________________________ Phoenix Bible Church is a church in the heart of the city of Phoenix, Arizona. We desire to engage culture, uphold truth and love people. In a world where life can be heavy and confusing, we want to cover the hard truths - with grace. This is difficulty and messy - and so are we - but the love of Jesus meets us in our mess. Our rhythm is to gather to worship on Sunday and then scatter during the week to love, live and lead together. We are imperfect people moved by the perfect love of Jesus. Come as you are. Experience His love. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Website https://phoenixbiblechurch.com Connect with Phoenix Bible Church https://phoenixbiblechurch.com/connect Social Media https://instagram.com/phxbiblechurch https://www.facebook.com/phxbiblechurch Chapters: 00:00 Faith That Doesn't Flinch 02:57 Daniel Decided Before the Crisis 06:34 Character, Consistency, Confidence 08:42 The History Behind Daniel 6 13:31 Character: Integrity in Public and Private 22:21 Consistency: A Life of Prayer 28:54 Building Spiritual Habits 36:40 Confidence: Trusting God 40:14 Peace in the Lion's Den 43:07 A Father's Legacy of Faith 45:43 How Daniel Points to Jesus 46:58 Closing Prayer Keywords: Daniel 5, Daniel chapter 5 explained, writing on the wall Bible, Belshazzar, Book of Daniel sermon, Phoenix Bible Church, Christian sermon, faith in Jesus, biblical worship, grace versus works, assurance in Christ, God's sovereignty, anxiety and faith, Gospel of Jesus Christ, Bible teaching, church in Phoenix Arizona

What if you've been approaching your faith the wrong way? In Daniel 5, King Belshazzar discovers that earthly power, wealth, and pleasure cannot stand against the Most High God. But this story isn't simply a warning to avoid his mistakes or a challenge to live like Daniel. It's an invitation to believe in the God Daniel trusted. Too often, our faith falls into one of two traps: anxiety from trying to earn God's approval or apathy from believing we'll never measure up. But Jesus offers something better: assurance. Through His death and resurrection, Jesus gives us a new identity and a relationship with God that we could never earn ourselves. In this message from Phoenix Bible Church, discover how what we worship shapes our desires, why striving harder isn't the answer, and how the gospel transforms the way we live. Scripture: Daniel 5 ______________________________________________________________________ Phoenix Bible Church is a church in the heart of the city of Phoenix, Arizona. We desire to engage culture, uphold truth and love people. In a world where life can be heavy and confusing, we want to cover the hard truths - with grace. This is difficulty and messy - and so are we - but the love of Jesus meets us in our mess. Our rhythm is to gather to worship on Sunday and then scatter during the week to love, live and lead together. We are imperfect people moved by the perfect love of Jesus. Come as you are. Experience His love. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Website https://phoenixbiblechurch.com Connect with Phoenix Bible Church https://phoenixbiblechurch.com/connect Social Media https://instagram.com/phxbiblechurch https://www.facebook.com/phxbiblechurch Chapters: 00:00 The Costco Problem 02:02 What We Worship Shapes Our Desires 02:59 Daniel 5: The Writing on the Wall 04:36 More Than a Bible Story 07:14 Why Daniel Was Called Before the King 10:58 God's Judgment on Belshazzar 12:50 Are We Supposed to Live Like Daniel? 16:25 The Anxiety of Trying to Earn God's Love 19:17 When Biblical Knowledge Becomes Performance 23:55 The Other Extreme: Apathy 28:50 Anxiety, Apathy, or Assurance? 30:30 The Gospel Offers Something Better 32:24 New Life Changes How We Live 34:10 Believe What Daniel Believed 35:22 Only Jesus Can Truly Satisfy 37:03 Closing Prayer Keywords: Daniel 5, Daniel chapter 5 explained, writing on the wall Bible, Belshazzar, Book of Daniel sermon, Phoenix Bible Church, Christian sermon, faith in Jesus, biblical worship, grace versus works, assurance in Christ, God's sovereignty, anxiety and faith, Gospel of Jesus Christ, Bible teaching, church in Phoenix Arizona

No one is too far gone for the grace of God. In Daniel 4, King Nebuchadnezzar had power, influence, success, and a heart filled with pride. God humbled him, not simply to tear him down, but to bring him back to Himself. This week, we look at the lie of pride, the necessity of humility, and the scandalous grace of God. The same God who transformed Nebuchadnezzar is still making dead people alive today. Who have you stopped praying for? Who have you decided could never change? And have you forgotten that, apart from Jesus, you were once that person too? Phoenix Bible Church Sundays at 9:00AM & 10:30AM 6060 N 7th Ave, Phoenix, AZ ______________________________________________________________________ Phoenix Bible Church is a church in the heart of the city of Phoenix, Arizona. We desire to engage culture, uphold truth and love people. In a world where life can be heavy and confusing, we want to cover the hard truths - with grace. This is difficulty and messy - and so are we - but the love of Jesus meets us in our mess. Our rhythm is to gather to worship on Sunday and then scatter during the week to love, live and lead together. We are imperfect people moved by the perfect love of Jesus. Come as you are. Experience His love. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Website https://phoenixbiblechurch.com Connect with Phoenix Bible Church https://phoenixbiblechurch.com/connect Social Media https://instagram.com/phxbiblechurch https://www.facebook.com/phxbiblechurch Chapters: 00:00 Equip the Saints, Engage the Lost 02:20 What Discipleship Really Looks Like 04:14 Who Have You Written Off? 07:05 Daniel 4 08:26 The Lie of Pride 18:41 The Necessity of Humility 23:59 Speaking the Truth in Love 30:41 Why Pride Matters 34:57 Nebuchadnezzar Looks to Heaven 36:24 The Scandal of Grace 39:08 No One Is Too Far Gone 41:38 Grace Moves Us to Mission 43:33 Response and Prayer

What happens when God is able to deliver you... but He doesn’t? In Daniel 3, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego are given a choice: bow to the idol or face the fire. Their response reveals the kind of faith that doesn’t depend on circumstances: God is able. God can deliver. But even if He doesn’t, He is still worthy of our worship. This week, we look at the anxiety of idolatry, the peace of surrender, and the presence of God in the middle of the fire. Following Jesus doesn’t mean avoiding trouble; it means knowing we never walk through it alone. 📖 Daniel 3 Phoenix Bible Church Sundays at 9:00AM & 10:30AM 6060 N 7th Ave, Phoenix, AZ ______________________________________________________________________ Phoenix Bible Church is a church in the heart of the city of Phoenix, Arizona. We desire to engage culture, uphold truth and love people. In a world where life can be heavy and confusing, we want to cover the hard truths - with grace. This is difficulty and messy - and so are we - but the love of Jesus meets us in our mess. Our rhythm is to gather to worship on Sunday and then scatter during the week to love, live and lead together. We are imperfect people moved by the perfect love of Jesus. Come as you are. Experience His love. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Website https://phoenixbiblechurch.com Connect with Phoenix Bible Church https://phoenixbiblechurch.com/connect Social Media https://instagram.com/phxbiblechurch https://www.facebook.com/phxbiblechurch Chapters: - 00:00 Daniel 3: Where We Are - 05:38 Nebuchadnezzar Builds an Idol - 07:24 The Anxiety of Idolatry - 12:30 What Are Our Idols? - 15:39 Conviction or Convenience? - 20:04 Created Things vs. the Creator - 25:13 The Peace of Surrender - 29:22 Another in the Fire - 31:11 Peace in the Middle of Trouble - 35:08 Don’t Wait for the Crisis - 40:29 Return to the Lord - 42:52 A Response of Surrender 29:36 Difficulty Doesn’t Demand Hostility 31:53 Conviction and Compassion 33:36 Kindness Can Change the World 38:02 A Life That Looks Different 39:50 Closing Prayer

What do you do when the situation in front of you feels impossible? In Daniel 2, Daniel faces a king who has made an impossible demand with deadly consequences. But instead of responding with fear, Daniel responds with wisdom, boldness, community, prayer, and trust in God. The same God who was sovereign in Babylon is sovereign today. When life feels uncertain, we don't have to be controlled by fear, culture, circumstances, or our own understanding. We can seek God first, trust His wisdom, and remember: there is a God in heaven. ______________________________________________________________________ Phoenix Bible Church is a church in the heart of the city of Phoenix, Arizona. We desire to engage culture, uphold truth and love people. In a world where life can be heavy and confusing, we want to cover the hard truths - with grace. This is difficulty and messy - and so are we - but the love of Jesus meets us in our mess. Our rhythm is to gather to worship on Sunday and then scatter during the week to love, live and lead together. We are imperfect people moved by the perfect love of Jesus. Come as you are. Experience His love. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Website https://phoenixbiblechurch.com Connect with Phoenix Bible Church https://phoenixbiblechurch.com/connect Social Media https://instagram.com/phxbiblechurch https://www.facebook.com/phxbiblechurch Chapters: 00:00 The Flooded Crawlspace 03:15 You Are Not a Victim of Culture 08:24 Rebellion, Warning, Judgment & Restoration 12:04 God Meets Us in Hardship 12:30 Nebuchadnezzar's Impossible Demand 14:44 Daniel Responds With Wisdom 17:34 Boldness in the Face of Death 20:13 Finding Resilience in the Hard 22:14 Stop Suffering Alone 24:34 Wisdom, Boldness, Community & God 27:04 Trusting God's Timing 27:50 Praise Before the Problem Is Over 30:52 Daniel Stands Before the King 31:59 But There Is a God 35:31 The Kingdoms of Daniel's Dream 36:26 A Kingdom Not Built by Human Hands 39:23 Seek First the Kingdom 41:30 What Do You Trust?

What happens to your faith when life gets difficult? Daniel was taken from his home, placed in a culture that wanted to reshape his identity, and pressured to compromise his convictions. Yet Daniel didn’t escape Babylon, and he didn’t merely survive it. With God’s help, he thrived in it. In Daniel 1, we see three truths for following Jesus when life gets hard: difficulty doesn’t negate God’s sovereignty, difficulty doesn’t determine your identity, and difficulty doesn’t demand hostility. Whatever you’re facing, God is still working. You can live with conviction and kindness, trusting that your identity is secure in Him. Scripture: Daniel 1 Series: Identity in Exile ______________________________________________________________________ Phoenix Bible Church is a church in the heart of the city of Phoenix, Arizona. We desire to engage culture, uphold truth and love people. In a world where life can be heavy and confusing, we want to cover the hard truths - with grace. This is difficulty and messy - and so are we - but the love of Jesus meets us in our mess. Our rhythm is to gather to worship on Sunday and then scatter during the week to love, live and lead together. We are imperfect people moved by the perfect love of Jesus. Come as you are. Experience His love. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Website https://phoenixbiblechurch.com Connect with Phoenix Bible Church https://phoenixbiblechurch.com/connect Social Media https://instagram.com/phxbiblechurch https://www.facebook.com/phxbiblechurch Chapters: 00:00 Pressure Can Produce Growth 01:19 Identity in Exile 03:59 Daniel 1:1–7 05:59 Three Truths About Difficulty 06:18 Difficulty Doesn’t Negate Sovereignty 07:00 The Historical Context of Daniel 11:03 God Works Through Difficulty 15:34 Daniel Doesn’t Escape Babylon 18:12 We Know How the Story Ends 20:31 Difficulty Doesn’t Determine Identity 22:42 Babylon Tries to Reshape Daniel 24:27 Daniel Resolved His Convictions 28:28 Remember Your Identity in Christ 29:36 Difficulty Doesn’t Demand Hostility 31:53 Conviction and Compassion 33:36 Kindness Can Change the World 38:02 A Life That Looks Different 39:50 Closing Prayer

Why should we trust the Bible? In Psalm 119, we see that Scripture is more than a collection of encouraging verses or ancient religious writings. It is the most remarkable, reliable, and relevant story ever told; 66 books written across generations, cultures, languages, and genres, all pointing toward one Savior: Jesus Christ. Whether you’ve never opened a Bible, you’ve struggled to understand it, or you’ve known Scripture for years but grown cold toward it, this message is an invitation to approach God’s Word differently. The goal isn’t simply to read the Bible more. It’s to know the God of the Bible, allow His Word to transform us, and share that truth with the people around us. Because when the Word of God moves in imperfect people, lives change. Phoenix Bible Church is a church in the heart of the city of Phoenix, Arizona. We desire to engage culture, uphold truth and love people. In a world where life can be heavy and confusing, we want to cover the hard truths - with grace. This is difficulty and messy - and so are we - but the love of Jesus meets us in our mess. Our rhythm is to gather to worship on Sunday and then scatter during the week to love, live and lead together. We are imperfect people moved by the perfect love of Jesus. Come as you are. Experience His love. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Website https://phoenixbiblechurch.com Connect with Phoenix Bible Church https://phoenixbiblechurch.com/connect Social Media https://instagram.com/phxbiblechurch https://www.facebook.com/phxbiblechurch Chapters: 00:00 Bible Verse Comebacks 01:00 How We Treat the Bible 03:30 Growing in Our Relationship With Scripture 05:40 From Skeptic to Pastor 06:34 Psalm 119:1–8 07:30 Why the Bible? 08:42 66 Books, One Savior 11:08 Understanding the Old Testament 12:59 Understanding the New Testament 15:10 The Story of Scripture 18:05 Jesus at the Center 22:18 Can We Trust the Bible? 23:36 Testing Ancient Manuscripts 25:55 The Dead Sea Scrolls 26:48 What About Biblical Variants? 29:31 Evidence for Reliability 32:06 Read It for Yourself 33:16 Is the Bible Still Relevant? 35:15 When the Bible Disagrees With You 36:08 More Than “Read Your Bible” 37:10 How Scripture Changed My Life 38:42 A Fresh Start 39:25 Learn the Bible in Community 40:38 Where Do I Start? 41:02 Closing Prayer

You weren’t created to follow Jesus alone. In Acts 2:42-47, the early church gives us a picture of what life with Jesus looks like: learning together, worshiping together, sharing life together, caring for one another, and carrying the gospel into the world. God formed us for relationship, but isolation, independence, distraction, and even church hurt can pull us away from the community we were made for. So who are your people? Who knows you, challenges you, prays for you, and walks with you? Maybe your next step is simple: Move to One. Sundays at 9:00AM + 10:30AM Phoenix Bible Church 6060 N 7th Ave, Phoenix, AZ Phoenix Bible Church is a church in the heart of the city of Phoenix, Arizona. We desire to engage culture, uphold truth and love people. In a world where life can be heavy and confusing, we want to cover the hard truths - with grace. This is difficulty and messy - and so are we - but the love of Jesus meets us in our mess. Our rhythm is to gather to worship on Sunday and then scatter during the week to love, live and lead together. We are imperfect people moved by the perfect love of Jesus. Come as you are. Experience His love. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Website https://phoenixbiblechurch.com Connect with Phoenix Bible Church https://phoenixbiblechurch.com/connect Social Media https://instagram.com/phxbiblechurch https://www.facebook.com/phxbiblechurch Chapters: 00:00 Acts 2:42-47 01:00 Formed for Relationship 03:27 What Is the Church About? 04:31 A Picture of the Early Church 08:43 Created by a Relational God 13:04 The Danger of Isolation 17:57 The Fruit of Relationship 23:30 What Discipleship Can Produce 25:12 When You Need a Church Family 28:42 You Have to Fight for Community 30:16 The Idolatry of Independence 31:07 An Addiction to Distraction 32:58 Are You Moving Toward Relationship? 34:27 Finding Your One 36:15 A Preview of Eternity 39:01 A Prayer to Move

What are you moving toward? It’s possible to be incredibly busy, have a full schedule, and still not actually be going anywhere. It’s also possible to have a clear vision for your life, but for that vision to be shaped more by culture, success, politics, or comparison than by Jesus. On Vision Sunday, Pastor Tim reminds us that Jesus has already given His Church the mission: make disciples who make disciples. At Phoenix Bible Church, that looks like loving Jesus, living like Jesus, and leading others to Jesus. We are imperfect people moved by the perfect love of Jesus, and because He moved toward us first, we get to move toward Him and toward others. So what’s your next move? Maybe it’s joining a group. Serving on a team. Growing in generosity. Opening your home. Inviting someone to coffee. Or simply taking one faithful step toward Jesus. Don’t just attend church. Be part of what God is doing. Sundays at 9:00AM + 10:30AM Phoenix Bible Church 6060 N 7th Ave, Phoenix, AZ Phoenix Bible Church is a church in the heart of the city of Phoenix, Arizona. We desire to engage culture, uphold truth and love people. In a world where life can be heavy and confusing, we want to cover the hard truths - with grace. This is difficulty and messy - and so are we - but the love of Jesus meets us in our mess. Our rhythm is to gather to worship on Sunday and then scatter during the week to love, live and lead together. We are imperfect people moved by the perfect love of Jesus. Come as you are. Experience His love. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Website https://phoenixbiblechurch.com Connect with Phoenix Bible Church https://phoenixbiblechurch.com/connect Social Media https://instagram.com/phxbiblechurch https://www.facebook.com/phxbiblechurch Chapters: 00:00 What Are You Afraid Of? 01:07 Our Greatest Fear: Uncertainty 02:46 Acceleration Without Direction 03:42 When Your Vision Isn’t God’s Vision 04:32 What Is Shaping Your Vision? 06:10 God Saved You for a Mission 07:21 Vision Sunday: What’s Next? 08:31 Imperfect People Moved by Perfect Love 09:25 Where Love Moves Begins 10:12 Escaping Performance and Shame 12:12 God’s Vision Has Always Used People 14:50 God Knew Who He Was Saving 16:22 The Church Is Plan A 17:37 Love Jesus. Live Like Jesus. Lead Others to Jesus. 19:07 The Great Commission 19:45 Discipleship Is Everything 21:35 The Seven Marks of a Disciple 24:31 Creating Environments for Growth 25:20 Devotion, Community, Mission 26:59 Celebrating God’s Faithfulness 27:39 1,600 People at Easter 29:35 How Phoenix Bible Church Started 31:44 PBC + Bethany Bible Church 33:04 Celebrating 156 Baptisms 34:08 Discipleship Happens in Relationship 36:07 Stories of Restored Marriages 37:21 More Than Attending Church 38:30 What’s Your Next Move? 40:19 Wednesday Nights at PBC 41:51 Move One Step at a Time 42:17 What Could God Do If You Moved? 42:58 God Moved First

What if the most important thing about your work isn’t what you do, but how you do it? Colossians 3:23 reminds us to work heartily as for the Lord. Whether you’re leading a company, changing diapers, studying for class, fixing cars, or filling out spreadsheets, God can use the work in front of you to impact the people around you. In this message from Everyday Faith, we look at three ways to approach our work as followers of Jesus: Serve well. Rest well. Finish well. Our careers are temporary. Jesus is eternal. Because of Him, even ordinary work can become an opportunity to love people, serve faithfully, and make an eternal impact.Phoenix Bible Church is a church in the heart of the city of Phoenix, Arizona. We desire to engage culture, uphold truth and love people. In a world where life can be heavy and confusing, we want to cover the hard truths - with grace. This is difficulty and messy - and so are we - but the love of Jesus meets us in our mess.Our rhythm is to gather to worship on Sunday and then scatter during the week to love, live and lead together.We are imperfect people moved by the perfect love of Jesus.Come as you are. Experience His love.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Websitehttps://phoenixbiblechurch.comConnect with Phoenix Bible Churchhttps://phoenixbiblechurch.com/connectSocial Mediahttps://instagram.com/phxbiblechurchhttps://www.facebook.com/phxbiblechurchChapters:00:00 Work Is Hard05:16 What Happens When You Hate Your Job?05:50 Ecclesiastes 206:31 Why Is Work Hard?12:08 How Do I Navigate Hard Work?14:04 Involve God in Your Work19:55 Joseph: Working for God24:29 Godly Perspective + Principles27:30 Should I Stay or Go?31:40 Don't Leave Too Soon36:05 Jesus Redeems Our Work36:56 Closing Prayer

Work is good, but because of sin, work is also broken. So what do we do when our job is exhausting, frustrating, or just plain hard? In this week of Everyday Faith, we look at Ecclesiastes 2 and the rest of Scripture to ask three questions: Why is work hard? How do I navigate it? And should I stay or go? Jesus doesn’t just meet us on Sunday. He transforms how we work on Monday. Phoenix Bible Church is a church in the heart of the city of Phoenix, Arizona. We desire to engage culture, uphold truth and love people. In a world where life can be heavy and confusing, we want to cover the hard truths - with grace. This is difficulty and messy - and so are we - but the love of Jesus meets us in our mess. Our rhythm is to gather to worship on Sunday and then scatter during the week to love, live and lead together. We are imperfect people moved by the perfect love of Jesus. Come as you are. Experience His love. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Website https://phoenixbiblechurch.com Connect with Phoenix Bible Church https://phoenixbiblechurch.com/connect Social Media https://instagram.com/phxbiblechurch https://www.facebook.com/phxbiblechurch Chapters: 00:00 Work Is Hard 05:16 What Happens When You Hate Your Job? 05:50 Ecclesiastes 2 06:31 Why Is Work Hard? 12:08 How Do I Navigate Hard Work? 14:04 Involve God in Your Work 19:55 Joseph: Working for God 24:29 Godly Perspective + Principles 27:30 Should I Stay or Go? 31:40 Don't Leave Too Soon 36:05 Jesus Redeems Our Work 36:56 Closing Prayer

How do you know God’s will for your work? Should you stay, leave, take the promotion, or start something new?Romans 12 shows us an important sequence: surrender, transformation, then discernment. God is more concerned with who you are becoming than simply where you are going.In this message, we look at God’s revealed will and five practical questions that can help us navigate our work with wisdom, community, obedience, and trust in Jesus.Phoenix Bible Church is a church in the heart of the city of Phoenix, Arizona. We desire to engage culture, uphold truth and love people. In a world where life can be heavy and confusing, we want to cover the hard truths - with grace. This is difficulty and messy - and so are we - but the love of Jesus meets us in our mess.Our rhythm is to gather to worship on Sunday and then scatter during the week to love, live and lead together.We are imperfect people moved by the perfect love of Jesus.Come as you are. Experience His love.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Websitehttps://phoenixbiblechurch.comConnect with Phoenix Bible Churchhttps://phoenixbiblechurch.com/connectSocial Mediahttps://instagram.com/phxbiblechurchhttps://www.facebook.com/phxbiblechurchChapters: 0:00 What Is God’s Will for My Work?3:13 Romans 12 and Discerning God’s Will4:12 Transformation Before Vocation6:39 God’s Will Is Sanctification7:58 Idolatry and Insecurity in Work16:43 Three Types of God’s Will23:53 How Can I Honor God Today?27:26 Have I Asked God for Wisdom?30:02 What Does Wise Counsel Say?34:21 How Has God Wired Me?36:39 What Opportunities Is God Providing?40:56 Stop Waiting and Start Walking41:46 Responding to God’s Will

Whether you love your job, hate your job, or find your identity in your job, God has a bigger vision for your work. In the opening message of Everyday Faith, Pastor Tim explores what Scripture says about the purpose of work. Work existed before sin entered the world. It reveals the character of our creative God, serves the people around us, and can become a platform for the love of Jesus. Your classroom, office, home, jobsite, or ordinary daily routine is not separate from your faith. God has placed you there for His glory, the good of others, and the mission of His Kingdom. Phoenix Bible Church is a church in the heart of the city of Phoenix, Arizona. We desire to engage culture, uphold truth and love people. In a world where life can be heavy and confusing, we want to cover the hard truths - with grace. This is difficulty and messy - and so are we - but the love of Jesus meets us in our mess. Our rhythm is to gather to worship on Sunday and then scatter during the week to love, live and lead together. We are imperfect people moved by the perfect love of Jesus. Come as you are. Experience His love. #PhoenixBibleChurch #Psalm146 #JesusIsKing #TrustGod #soulcare --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Website https://phoenixbiblechurch.com Connect with Phoenix Bible Church https://phoenixbiblechurch.com/connect Social Media https://instagram.com/phxbiblechurch https://www.facebook.com/phxbiblechurch Chapters: 00:00 Our Love-Hate Relationship With Work 01:34 God Has a Bigger Vision for Work 02:41 Can Your Profession Become a Platform? 03:09 Work Reveals and Redeems 03:44 God Is a Working God 05:03 Work Was Good Before the Fall 06:37 Why We Admire Excellent Work 09:19 Sin Cursed Work but Did Not Create It 10:47 Work Reveals God’s Character 11:37 God Uses Every Vocation 14:17 Why Work Feels Broken 18:00 Jesus Redeems All Things 20:27 Bringing God’s Kingdom to Work 22:36 Everyday Examples of Faith at Work 26:10 Is Your Career a Calling? 27:47 You Are Sent Into Your Workplace 28:52 Work Is Worship 30:21 God, I Work for You 31:34 Making Your Profession a Platform