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What happens when success, status, or security become the foundation of our lives? In this message from the Far From Home series, Pastor Trey Hildebrant explores Daniel 4 and 5, where two kings discover that a life rooted in pride eventually leads to fear, instability, and chaos. Through the stories of Nebuchadnezzar and Belshazzar, we see how the things we trust most reveal where our roots truly are and why the world often fails to provide the security it promises. Yet this message is ultimately one of hope and restoration. No matter how far we've drifted or how unstable life may feel, surrendering to God is the first step toward lasting strength, peace, and purpose. Discover how deep roots in God prepare us to weather life's storms, stand firm in difficult seasons, and become people who bring strength and hope to the world around us.
(11/08/2026)

Faith is personal, but it was never meant to remain private. In this special Baptism Sunday message from the Far From Home series, Pastor Trey Hildebrant explores the story of the Ethiopian official in Acts 8 and the call to publicly share what God has done in our lives. Baptism is both a celebration of new life in Jesus and a sign of the transformation He brings. It doesn't earn salvation, but it boldly declares that Jesus has changed us from the inside out. Discover why baptism has been an important step for believers throughout history, what it symbolizes, and why following Jesus often begins by simply saying yes to the next step of faith. Whether you're exploring faith for the first time or considering baptism yourself, this message is a powerful reminder that God's invitation is open to everyone who seeks Him with an open heart.
(11/01/2026)

Pressure has a way of revealing what truly has our allegiance. In this message from the Far From Home series, Pastor Trey Hildebrant explores Daniel 3 and the story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, who refused to bow to the pressures of Babylon even when the cost was a fiery furnace. Their story reminds us that everyone worships something, and what we bow to ultimately shapes and directs our lives. Discover how a transformed heart produces unshakable hope, why true freedom is found in surrendering to Jesus, and how God remains present with us in the fires of life. Whether you're facing pressure, fear, uncertainty, or opposition, this message points to the hope we can have because of Jesus, the One who walks with us through the fire and offers rescue, freedom, and eternal life.
(10/25/2026)

Every day, voices compete for our attention, shaping the way we think, what we believe, and ultimately who we become. In this message from the Far From Home series, Pastor Trey Hildebrant explores Daniel 1 and 2 to reveal how Babylon sought to reshape Daniel's beliefs, identity, and allegiance through ideas, pressure, and persuasion. As Daniel faced a culture determined to redefine him, he made up his mind to remain faithful to God without withdrawing from the people around him. Discover how to stay grounded in truth, guard your heart from competing influences, stand firm in your convictions, and love people well in a world that often pulls in a different direction. Daniel's example reminds us that when our identity is rooted in God, we can live with confidence, integrity, and purpose no matter where we find ourselves.
(10/18/2026)

Feeling out of place has become a common experience in a world marked by uncertainty, shifting values, and constant change. As we begin the Far From Home series, Pastor Trey Hildebrant explores the backstory of Daniel and the reality of living as exiles in a culture that often pulls us in a different direction. Looking at Israel’s journey from faithfulness to exile, we discover how misplaced loyalty, trust, and satisfaction can slowly reshape our lives, and why staying rooted in God matters more than ever. Through Daniel’s story, we find a practical blueprint for standing firm without becoming hostile, loving people without compromising our convictions, and living with hope even when we don't fit in. Most importantly, we're reminded that while the kingdoms of this world rise and fall, God's Kingdom endures, giving us an unshakable foundation and a place to truly call home.
(10/11/2026)