Sermons by David Christensen
Podcast Episode #25: Seventy Weeks (Daniel 9:24-27) | Featuring David Christensen Join David Christensen in this powerful episode titled “Seventy Weeks,” as he unpacks the prophetic vision found in Daniel 9:24–27. This passage reveals God's sovereign timeline for Israel and His ultimate plan for redemption. Episode Highlights: God's Purpose for Israel is Purification (9:24): Discover […] The post Daniel 9:24-27 – Seventy Weeks appeared first on The Rephidim Project.
Podcast Episode #24: Touching God’s Heart (Daniel 9:16-23) | Featuring David Christensen Join David Christensen in this transformative episode titled “Touching God's Heart,” as he delves into the profound teachings of Daniel 9:16-23. This passage reveals how God touches our hearts as we touch His, encouraging believers to engage in heartfelt prayer. Episode Highlights: Appealing […] The post Daniel 9:16-23 – Touching God's Heart appeared first on The Rephidim Project.
Podcast Episode #23: Prayer's Foundation (Daniel 9:1-15) | Featuring David Christensen Join David Christensen in this transformative episode titled “Prayer’s Foundation,” as he delves into the profound teachings of Daniel 9:1-15. This passage emphasizes the importance of true prayer, which requires honest repentance, and encourages believers to turn to God with a repentant heart. Episode […] The post Daniel 9:1-15 – Prayer's Foundation appeared first on The Rephidim Project.
Podcast Episode #22: Another Little Horn (Daniel 8:15-27) | Featuring David Christensen Join David Christensen in this insightful episode of his podcast as he delves into the story of Daniel 8:15-27, titled “Another Little Horn.” In this episode, David reveals God’s purpose of purification through various means, challenging believers to embrace His purifying work. Episode […] The post Daniel 8:15-27 – Another Little Horn appeared first on The Rephidim Project.
Podcast Episode #21: A Ram, a Goat, and a Horn (Daniel 8:1-14) | Featuring David Christensen Join David Christensen in this insightful episode of his podcast as he delves into the story of Daniel 8:1-14, titled “A Ram, a Goat, and a Horn.” In this episode, David explores the central idea that pride drives man’s […] The post Daniel 8:1-14 – A Ram, a Goat, and a Horn appeared first on The Rephidim Project.
Podcast Episode #20: The Little Horn (Daniel 7:15-28) | Featuring David Christensen Join David Christensen in this insightful episode of his podcast as he delves into the story of Daniel 7:15-28, titled “The Little Horn.” In this episode, David explores the central idea that we should trust God’s truth even when troubled by the news […] The post Daniel 7:15-28 – The Little Horn appeared first on The Rephidim Project.
Podcast Episode #19: The Four Beasts and the Son of Man (Daniel 7:1-14) | Featuring David Christensen Join David Christensen in this enlightening episode of his podcast as he delves into the story of Daniel 7:1-14, titled “The Four Beasts and the Son of Man.” In this episode, David explores the central idea that in […] The post Daniel 7:1-14 – The Four Beasts and the Son of Man appeared first on The Rephidim Project.
Podcast Episode #18: Success God's Way (Daniel 6:16-28) | Featuring David Christensen Join David Christensen in this uplifting episode of his podcast as he delves into the story of Daniel 6:16-28, titled “Success God’s Way.” In this episode, David explores the central idea that we enjoy God’s success through our trials and aims to encourage […] The post Daniel 6:16-28 – Success God's Way appeared first on The Rephidim Project.
Podcast Episode #17: Loyalty or Loopholes? (Daniel 6:1-15) | Featuring David Christensen Join David Christensen in this insightful episode of his podcast as he delves into the story of Daniel 6:1-15, titled “Loyalty or Loopholes?” In this episode, David explores the central idea that God uses our faithfulness to achieve His goals and encourages believers […] The post Daniel 6:1-15 – Loyalty or Loopholes? appeared first on The Rephidim Project.
Podcast Episode #16: The Scales of God (Daniel 5:17-31) | Featuring David Christensen Welcome to the latest episode of our biblical podcast with David Christensen! Join David in this compelling episode of his podcast as he delves into the story of Daniel 5:17-31, titled “The Scales of God.” In this episode, David explores the central […] The post Daniel 5:17-31 – The Scales of God appeared first on The Rephidim Project.
Podcast Episode #15: Don't Defy God! (Daniel 5:1-16) | Featuring David Christensen Welcome to the latest episode of our biblical podcast with David Christensen! Join David in this compelling episode of his podcast as he delves into the story of Daniel 5:1-16. In this episode, David explores the central idea that when you defy God, […] The post Daniel 5:1-16 – Don't Defy God! appeared first on The Rephidim Project.
Podcast Episode: True Success (Daniel 4:28-37) | Featuring David Christensen Welcome to the latest episode of our biblical podcast with David Christensen! Join David in this enlightening episode of his podcast as he delves into the Scriptures from Daniel 4:28-37. In this episode, David explores the central idea that true success comes from the hand […] The post Daniel 4:28-37 – True Success appeared first on The Rephidim Project.
Podcast Episode: Repentance: God's Rx for New Life | Featuring David Christensen (Daniel 4:19-27) Welcome to the latest episode of our biblical podcast with David Christensen! In this enlightening episode, David delves into scripture from Daniel 4:19-27 and explores the central idea that repentance proves regeneration by living right and calls people to repentance. David […] The post Daniel 4:19-27 – Repentance: God's Rx for New Life appeared first on The Rephidim Project.
Podcast Episode: From Tree to Stump | Featuring David Christensen (Daniel 4:4-18) Welcome to the latest episode of our biblical podcast with David Christensen! In this insightful episode, David delves into the story of Daniel 4:4-18 where he explores the central idea that God shames the smug and challenges believers to find contentment in the […] The post Daniel 4:4-18 – From Tree To Stump appeared first on The Rephidim Project.
Podcast Episode: Government Under God | Featuring David Christensen (Daniel 3:28-4:3) Welcome to the latest episode of our biblical podcast with David Christensen! In this powerful episode, David delves into the profound message of “Government Under God” based on Daniel 3:28–4:3. In this enlightening episode, he explores the central idea that God’s power governs man’s […] The post Daniel 3:28-4:3 – Government Under God appeared first on The Rephidim Project.
Podcast Episode: Not Even the Smell of Smoke | Featuring David Christensen (Daniel 3:19-27) In this powerful episode, David Christensen delves into the miraculous story of Daniel’s three friends and the fiery furnace, as recorded in Daniel 3:19-27. This episode, titled “Not Even the Smell of Smoke,” reminds us of the incredible power and purpose […] The post Daniel 3:19-27 – Not Even the Smell of Smoke appeared first on The Rephidim Project.
Podcast Episode: PC or Not? | Featuring David Christensen (Daniel 3:8-18) Welcome to the latest episode of our biblical podcast with David Christensen! In this powerful episode, David dives deep into the story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego in Daniel 3:8-18 to explore one of the most crucial questions for Christians today: Is our faith […] The post Daniel 3:8-18 – PC or Not? appeared first on The Rephidim Project.
Podcast Episode: A Culturally Acceptable God | Featuring David Christensen (Daniel 2:46-3:7) Welcome to the latest episode of our biblical podcast with David Christensen! In this powerful episode, David explores a critical issue faced by Christians throughout history: the temptation to accept the “pagan deal” — the idea that we can coexist with the world's […] The post Daniel 2:46-3:7 – A Culturally Acceptable God appeared first on The Rephidim Project.
Podcast Episode: The Great Mountain | Featuring David Christensen (Daniel 2:31-45) Welcome to the latest episode of our biblical podcast with David Christensen! In this powerful new podcast episode, David delves into the profound message of Daniel 2:31-45 and the vision of the Great Mountain. This vision, given to King Nebuchadnezzar, reveals God’s grand plan […] The post Daniel 2:31-45 – The Great Mountain appeared first on The Rephidim Project.
Podcast Episode: God on Trial | Featuring David Christensen (Daniel 2:24-30) Welcome to the latest episode of our biblical podcast with David Christensen! In this compelling episode David dives into the powerful passage of Daniel 2:24-30 in “God on Trial”—exploring how faith is often tested when circumstances put our beliefs to the test. When God […] The post Daniel 2:24-30 – God on Trial appeared first on The Rephidim Project.
Podcast Episode: Prayer for the Impossible | Featuring David Christensen (Daniel 2:17-23) Welcome to the latest episode of our biblical podcast with David Christensen! In this episode, David dives deep into Daniel 2:17-23, exploring how God can handle our worst nightmares and how believers can approach Him in faith. This discussion will […] The post Daniel 2:17-23 – Prayer for the Impossible appeared first on The Rephidim Project.
Podcast Episode: Limits of the Mind | Featuring David Christensen (Daniel 2:1-16) Welcome to the latest episode of our biblical podcast with David Christensen! In this episode, David dives deep into the powerful lessons found in Daniel 2:1-16, exploring the limits of human wisdom and the boundless wisdom of God. The central theme of […] The post Daniel 2:1-16 – Limits of the Mind appeared first on The Rephidim Project.
Welcome to the latest episode of our biblical podcast with David Christensen! In this episode, David dives into the powerful message of Daniel 1:14-21. This episode challenges believers to live boldly and authentically, even in a world that often opposes God. Drawing from the story of Daniel and his friends, David highlights two key […] The post Daniel 1:14-21 – Ten Times Better Than the Best appeared first on The Rephidim Project.
Welcome to the latest episode of our biblical podcast with David Christensen! In this episode, David explores the pressures faced by believers in a pagan educational system, drawing insights from Daniel 1:3-13. He unpacks how the goal of such systems is often assimilation, and how our response to this pressure can shape our influence […] The post Daniel 1:3-13 – The Pressures of a Pagan Education appeared first on The Rephidim Project.
Welcome to the latest episode of our biblical podcast with David Christensen! In this thought-provoking session, we dive into the book of Daniel, exploring the powerful theme of divine sovereignty in the face of human plans. Episode 1: Who Rules? (Daniel 1:1-2) In a world filled with pagan pressures and uncertainty, how can we […] The post Daniel 1:1-2 – Who Rules? appeared first on The Rephidim Project.
Launching in November! In a world where the cultural currents can feel overwhelming, how do we maintain our faith and integrity? In his new podcast series, David Christensen delves into the life of Daniel, who served for 65 years in challenging political landscapes. Join him as he seeks to learn from Daniel's example and […] The post Daniel – Introduction appeared first on The Rephidim Project.
Soul Secrets (James 5:13–20) Central Idea: Mutual accountability brings salvation for the sinner. Purpose: To challenge Christians to practice the power of mutual accountability in the church. Mutual accountability brings salvation from emotional excesses (5:13). Mutual accountability brings salvation from physical sickness (5:14–15). Mutual accountability brings salvation through personal prayer (5:16–18). Mutual […] The post James 5:13-20 – Soul Secrets appeared first on The Rephidim Project.
Sticking with it Faith (James 5:7-12) Central Idea: A suffering faith requires a persevering faith. Purpose: To encourage Christians to stick with it. A suffering faith requires a persevering faith (5:7-8). A persevering faith is uncomplaining (5:9). A persevering faith is enduring (5:10-11). A persevering faith is honest (5:12). What do you do […] The post James 5:7-12 – Sticking with it Faith appeared first on The Rephidim Project.
Warnings for the Wealthy (James 5:1–6) Central Idea: Warnings for the wealthy encourage the needy. Purpose: To encourage Christians to find contentment, knowing that God cares about economic justice. The warning against hoarding encourages the needy (5:1-3) The warning against stealing encourages the needy (5:4). The warning against indulging encourages the needy […] The post James 5:1-6 – Warnings for the Wealthy appeared first on The Rephidim Project.
Attitude Analysis (James 4:11–17) Central Idea: Our attitudes demonstrate our arrogance. Purpose: To challenge believers to submit to God's will. A critical attitude demonstrates arrogance (4:11–12). A presumptuous attitude demonstrates arrogance (4:13–16). An apathetic attitude demonstrates arrogance (v.17). Frank Sinatra's song, I Did It My Way, seems to be the theme […] The post James 4:11-17 – Attitude Analysis appeared first on The Rephidim Project.
Antidotes to Antagonism (James 4:4-10) Central Idea: Personal antagonism requires powerful antidotes. Purpose: To challenge Christians to repent of sin that leads to strife. Reject divided loyalties (4:4–6). Surrender to God's authority (4:7–8). Grieve over sin (4:9). Behave with humility (v.10). Personal antagonism is a poison that can destroy a church. […] The post James 4:4-10 – Antidotes to Antagonism appeared first on The Rephidim Project.
Great Church Fights! (James 4:1–3) Central Idea: The pursuit of pleasure is a source of strife. Purpose: To challenge believers to pursue peace with each other. The pursuit of pleasure produces selfishness (3:2). The pursuit of pleasure produces frustration (4:2). The pursuit of pleasure produces hostility (4:2). The pursuit of pleasure produces […] The post James 4:1-3 – Great Church Fights! appeared first on The Rephidim Project.
Wise or Wimpy? (James 3:13–18) Central Idea: People's actions test wisdom's way. Purpose: To challenge believers to be peacemakers. Worldly wisdom produces pugnacious actions (3:14–16). Heavenly wisdom produces peaceful actions (3:17–18). James writes in James 3:13, Who among you is wise and understanding? Let him show by his good behavior, his deeds in […] The post James 3:13-18 – Wise or Wimpy? appeared first on The Rephidim Project.
Tongue Testing (James 3:1-12) Central Idea: To be tongue tested is to be tongue-tied. Purpose: To challenge people to control their tongues. The preeminence of the tongue (3:1-2). The power of the tongue (3:3-5a). The perversity of the tongue (3:5b-6). The production of the tongue (3:7-12). Friends, when we are tongue tested, will we […] The post James 3:1-12 – Tongue Testing appeared first on The Rephidim Project.
Dead Traditionalism (James 2:14-26) Central Idea: A living faith is a working faith. Purpose: To challenge Christians to be what they claim to be. The need for a working faith (2:14-17). The argument for a working faith (2:18-20). The illustrations of a working faith (2:21-26). Traditionalism is the dead faith of those now living. Are […] The post James 2:14-26 – Dead Traditionalism appeared first on The Rephidim Project.
Personal Discrimination (James 2:8-13) Central Idea: Personal discrimination denies biblical doctrine. Purpose: To challenge believers to practice social justice. Personal discrimination denies the doctrine of love (James 2:8). Personal discrimination denies the doctrine of sin (James 2:9-11). Personal discrimination denies the doctrine of mercy (James 2:12-13). Sadly, racial, ethnic, and economic discrimination […] The post James 2:8-13 – Personal Discrimination appeared first on The Rephidim Project.
The Sin of Snobbery (James 2:1-7) Central Idea: Personal discrimination is the sin of snobbery. Purpose: To challenge Christians to value all impartially. Discrimination is the sin of snobbery because discrimination creates divisions (James 2:2-4). Discrimination is the sin of snobbery because discrimination demonstrates inconsistency (James 2:5-7). In this episode, James gives […] The post James 2:1-7 – The Sin of Snobbery appeared first on The Rephidim Project.
Livers or Lookers? (James 1:22-27) Central Idea: Be livers not lookers. Purpose: To challenge Christians to live out their faith 24/7. Be livers of the word, not just lookers (James 1:22-25). Be livers of the work, not just lookers (James 1:26-27). Are you a liver or a looker? The Christian faith […] The post James 1:22-27 – Livers or Lookers? appeared first on The Rephidim Project.
Welcoming the Word (James 1:19-21) Central Idea: Our reaction to the Word is determined by our reception of the Word. Purpose: To encourage believers to hunger for God's Word. Our reaction to the Word (1:19-20). Our reception of the Word (1:21). Will you let God change you by the power of […] The post James 1:19-21 – Welcoming the Word appeared first on The Rephidim Project.
The Blame Game (James 1:12-18) Central Idea: Moral integrity demands personal responsibility. Purpose: To challenge believers to live with integrity. Moral integrity demands personal responsibility for happiness (James 1:12). Moral integrity demands personal responsibility for sin (James 1:13-15). Moral integrity demands personal responsibility for deception (James 1:16-18). Are you playing the blame […] The post James – The Blame Game (James 1:12-18) appeared first on The Rephidim Project.
Valuing Your Valuables (James 1:9-11) Central Idea: Mastering materialism requires valuing spiritual valuables. Purpose: To challenge Christians to value what God values. The poor Christian masters materialism by valuing their high status in Christ (1:9). The rich Christian masters materialism by valuing their low status in Christ (1:10-11). Want to know how […] The post James – Valuing Your Valuables (James 1:9-11) appeared first on The Rephidim Project.
Second Guessing God! (James 1:5–8) Central Idea: Wisdom produces stability. Purpose: To teach Christians how to make good choices. Our resource for wisdom is God (James 1:5). Our reception of wisdom involves conditions (James 1:6–8). If there is one question, I have been asked more than any other question over […] The post James – Second Guessing God! (James 1:5-8) appeared first on The Rephidim Project.
A Matter of Perspective (James 1:1–4) Central Idea: Tough trials demand a proper perspective. Purpose: To challenge believers to look at their trials with joy. Our process of growth requires trials (James 1:2–3) Our perseverance through trials builds character (James 1:4) Our prospect after trials produces maturity (James 1:4) Have […] The post James – A Matter of Perspective (James 1:1-4) appeared first on The Rephidim Project.
David Christensen introduces a weekly bible study of the book of James starting Friday, February 2nd. The post James – Introduction appeared first on The Rephidim Project.
WHEN THE SILVER CORD BREAKS (Ecclesiastes 12:1-14) Central Idea: Live for the Lord while you have time. Purpose: To challenge people not to waste their lives living for themselves. Live responsibly before you grow old (12:1-8). Live biblically according to God's wisdom (12:9-12). Live for the Lord while you have time (12:13-14). The post When The Silver Cord Breaks Ecclesiastes 12:1-14 appeared first on The Rephidim Project.
LIVING IN THE LIGHT OF UNCERTAINTY (Ecclesiastes 11:1-10) Central Idea: How can we live well when we face so much uncertainty? Purpose: To encourage people to focus on the future by faith. Diversify your investments because the future is uncertain (11:1-2). Avoid the paralysis of excessive analysis (11:3-4). Work hard even though […] The post Living In The Light Of Uncertainty Ecclesiastes 11:1-10 appeared first on The Rephidim Project.
COMMON SENSE LIVING (Ecclesiastes 10:2-20) Central Idea: Living well depends on common sense. Purpose: To encourage people to live wisely. BE SMART: THE PEOPLE IN POWER ARE NOT ALWAYS RIGHT (10:2-7). BE PREPARED: DO THE WORK WHEN IT NEEDS TO BE DONE (10:8-11). BE CAREFUL: BIG MOUTHS WON'T LEAD US HOME (10:12-15). […] The post Common Sense Living Ecclesiastes 10:2-20 appeared first on The Rephidim Project.
DEAD FLIES IN THE PERFUME (Ecclesiastes 9:11-10:1) Central Idea: Trust God's will because man's plans can be nullified. Purpose: To challenge people to trust the Lord. Human abilities can be nullified by sudden misfortune (9:11-12). Human wisdom can be nullified by simple ingratitude (9:13-16). Human achievement can be nullified by stupid foolishness […] The post Dead Flies In The Perfume Ecclesiastes 9:11-10:1 appeared first on The Rephidim Project.
A LIVE DOG AND A DEAD LION (Ecclesiastes 9:1-10) Central Idea: Do everything you can with all that you have for as long as you live. Purpose: To encourage people to live each day for the Lord. Trust the sovereignty of God in the uncertainty of life (9:1-3). Live with hope despite […] The post A Live Dog And A Dead Lion Ecclesiastes 9:1-10 appeared first on The Rephidim Project.
CRIME AND PUNISHMENT (Ecclesiastes 8:10-17) Central Idea: Living right seems futile when living wrong succeeds. Purpose: To encourage believers to find contentment in God. Punish evil to slow the spread of evil (8:10-11). Fear God because He is the final judge (8:12-13). Enjoy what God gives despite how the world appears (8:14-15). […] The post Crime And Punishment Ecclesiastes 8:10-17 appeared first on The Rephidim Project.
WISDOM AND AUTHORITY (Ecclesiastes 8:1-9) Central Idea: Wisdom changes our response to authority (8:1&9). Purpose: To challenge people to follow the Lord. Obedience begins with respect for authority (8:2-4). There is a right time and way for everything (8:5-6). Nobody escapes the consequences of wickedness (8:7-8). The post Wisdom And Authority Ecclesiastes 8:1-9 appeared first on The Rephidim Project.