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In this message, we explore Daniel chapter one and the pressure to conform to a dominant culture. When Daniel and his friends find themselves captive in Babylon, they face intense pressure to erase their identity and adopt new names, language, and dietary habits. Instead of launching a violent rebellion, Daniel resolves not to defile himself and proposes a humble ten-day test. His respectful, counter-cultural response demonstrates how standing firm in God's ways brings unexpected favor. How do you respond when the world tries to shape you into its own image? Watch this video to discover how to resist cultural conformity, allow the Holy Spirit to renew your mind, and love a broken world with the gentleness of Christ. Cody King www.stonepointchurch.com

Pastor Butch examines the powerful lessons of Ezekiel 34. This passage contrasts the self-serving leaders of ancient Israel with the compassionate heart of God. True leadership is not about title or position; it is about using your influence to strengthen the weak, bind up the broken, and guide others closer to Christ. How can you use your daily influence to love and protect those around you? Watch this message to discover how Jesus, the Good Shepherd, rescues us from bad leadership and empowers us to serve others with genuine grace and truth. Butch Smith   www.stonepointchurch.com

Pastor Brandon explores Ezekiel 34 to address the pain of failed leadership. God issues a harsh warning to the unfaithful leaders of Israel who exploited their positions for personal gain while leaving their people scattered and vulnerable. This ancient critique of self-centered power serves as a timeless reminder of how bad leadership pushes the weak to the margins. Fortunately, God promises to step in personally as the ultimate shepherd who gathers, heals, and protects his flock. Check out this message to discover how to find hope and healing when earthly leaders disappoint you. Learn how the servant leadership of Jesus offers a path to personal restoration and true security. Brandon Bachtel www.stonepointchurch.com

Pastor Joe shares a challenging message about how the pursuit of comfort can slowly push God out of our lives. He points to Ezekiel's vision of God’s glory departing the temple because the people made Him unwelcome. Today, modern consumerism and a demand for comfortable church experiences threaten to leave us busy but empty of God's presence. True discipleship requires stepping away from our comfort zones to carry out the mission of Jesus. Are you letting the trap of comfort cost you the presence of God? Watch this video to discover how embracing the uncomfortable moments of faith unlocks the deepest peace and purpose God has for you. Joe Robideaux www.stonepointchurch.com

Pastor Brandon explores the dramatic vision in Ezekiel chapter 10, where the glory of God departs from the temple in Jerusalem. This sobering event marks a time when God’s presence left His people due to their hard-heartedness. The departure reminds us that the greatest human challenge is not external hardship, but the absence of God's presence in our lives. Are you settling for empty religious activity instead of experiencing God's true presence? Check out this message to discover how the glory that left the ancient temple now resides directly within you through Jesus Christ, and learn what it means to truly be the church today. Brandon Bachtel www.stonepointchurch.com

Pastor Brandon explores the story of the prophet Jeremiah and the remnant of Israel as they face a pivotal decision. Following the destruction of Jerusalem, the survivors want to flee to Egypt for safety and comfort. However, an open door is not always God's invitation. True peace is not found where life is easiest, but where God is leading us, even when that means staying in a difficult place. Are you currently trying to force open a door that God wants closed? Watch now to learn how to discern God's voice over your own preferences and experience the strength that comes from surrendering to His will. Brandon Bachtel www.stonepointchurch.com

Jeremiah 31 addresses a despairing, hard-hearted Israel, promising hope and restoration through a new covenant. Though marked by sorrow and loss—like Rachel weeping in Ramah—God declares He will give His people a new heart, a renewed relationship, and complete forgiveness. The sermon draws out how this is fulfilled in Jesus, who turns places of agony into places of hope, offering soul transformation, not just behavior modification, to all who trust in Him. Brandon Bacthel www.stonepointchurch.com

Jeremiah 31 points to God’s promise of hope and restoration in the midst of pain and trial. The message centers on the new covenant fulfilled in Jesus, offering peace, joy, and a transformed heart for those who surrender control to Christ. Even in life’s darkest moments, we are invited to let the peace of Christ rule in our hearts, trusting God’s unfailing love and faithfulness to lead us forward. Joe Robideaux www.stonepointchurch.com

What if the very things you're trusting most are quietly leading you away from God? In Jeremiah 17, Pastor Archie unpacks a striking contrast—a withered shrub in a barren desert versus a thriving tree rooted by living water—revealing what happens when we place our trust in ourselves, other people, or hollow idols instead of God. Drawing vulnerably from his own story of spiritual drought and transformation, Pastor Archie shows how God refines our hearts not to shame us, but to heal us. Don't miss this message—it just might be the heart reset you didn't know you needed. Archie Engledow www.stonepointchurch.com

What if the very thing steering your life is more broken than you realize? In Jeremiah 17, Pastor Cody unveils a sobering truth: the human heart is "deceitful above all things"—yet God searches it not to shame us, but to heal us. Like a tree planted by streams of water, those rooted in Christ bear fruit even through drought and difficulty. As your church journeys through the Bible together this year, this message calls you to stop seeking from the world what only God can provide. Don't miss this one—watch or listen now. Cody King www.stonepointchurch.com

What if the things you love most are quietly reshaping your soul without you even noticing? Pastor Brandon unpacks the ancient trap of idolatry—not golden calves, but iPhones, ambition, and everything we can't seem to live without—revealing how we often worship what God gives rather than the God who gives it. Drawing from Isaiah 44 and Romans 1, this message challenges us to ask: what is our life's billboard actually communicating to others? If you're hungry to live with greater purpose and authenticity, don't miss this one—watch or listen now. Brandon Bacthel www.stonepointchurch.com

What if everything you thought you knew about God was just a "hint of a hint" of the real thing? In Isaiah 6, the prophet—who had spoken about God his entire life—was suddenly undone by a vision of seraphim with six wings, smoke filling the temple, and a holiness so overwhelming he cried, "I am doomed!" Pastor Joe unpacks how this shattering encounter reshaped Isaiah's worship, walk, and character—and how God's holiness, judgment, and grace aren't abstract theology but transforming realities. If you're ready to move from routine faith to genuine encounter, don't miss this message—watch or listen now! Joe Robideaux www.stonepointchurch.com

What if the restless ache in your heart could finally find its answer—not in a bigger bank account, but in gratitude? Pastor Brandon unpacks the biblical wisdom of Ecclesiastes, where the Hebrew word *hevel* reveals life's maddening paradox: the more we grasp for wealth, the faster satisfaction slips through our fingers. Like little Charlie crying for more coins in the kids' ministry hallway, we never seem to have enough. Pastor Brandon gently reframes everything—the answer to greed isn't poverty, it's gratitude. Don't miss this message; it could transform how you see everything you already have. Brandon Bachtel www.stonepointchurch.com

What if your darkest, most desperate moment could become the place where God does His greatest work? Pastor Archie knows this firsthand—facing a rare, aggressive cancer diagnosis, he discovered what Proverbs 3:5-6 truly means: *"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding."* Like a sunflower instinctively turning toward the sun, we're created to position our hearts toward Christ—especially in the dark. Through chemo, fear, and uncertainty, Pastor Archie found a peace that defied explanation. Don't miss this powerful, life-giving message—watch or listen now! Archie Engledow www.stonepointchurch.com

What if God sees every chaotic, knotted thread of your life—and still calls it beautiful? Pastor Brandon opens Psalm 139 with a striking image: the back of a tapestry loom, tangled and confusing, yet hiding something spectacular on the other side. Just as David discovered, God is omniscient, omnipresent, and omnipotent—He knew you before you were formed, loves you completely, and is weaving purpose through every hardship. If your life feels like a parade you can only see one float at a time, this message reveals the breathtaking view from above. Don't miss it—watch now! Brandon Bachtel www.stonepointchurch.com