Dayspring Fellowship Podcasts

In his 1975 book, Angels: God's Secret Agents, Dr. Billy Graham said he had never heard anyone preach a sermon on angels. And... I'm pretty sure I haven't either. Most of us have heard Bible stories that included references to angels. But somewhere along the line, our basic understanding got mixed with cultural cartoonish characteristics, and what we think we know about what an angel is and does has become more fiction than fact. Last week, we began unpacking who the angels really are... this week we'll dive deeper into what they really do. Our service is at 11 AM on Sunday. You can connect with us online by clicking the "Join Us Sunday" button on our website or via our YouTube channel. Or, better yet, come worship with us in person! Arrive early and enjoy coffee, cookies and conversation in the Lobby. We do know that Sunday morning doesn't work for everyone. If that's you, the service will be available on-demand, so you can watch at a time that works better for your schedule. Come join us on Sunday! -----

Grandparents cuddle and coo over a new grandbaby’s arrival and softly someone whispers, “What a sweet little angel.” Grandchildren, all grown up, gather to honor and remember the life of a beloved grandparent and someone whispers, “Heaven just gained another angel.” From the cradle to the grave, our American understanding and beliefs about angels have been shaped more by advertising agents and Hollywood screenwriters than scripture. So what can we know for sure about angels? What misunderstandings and assumptions have we accepted as truth? And, what truths do we need to know to have a more accurate understanding? Join us this Sunday for week 3 of our series, Unseen: What You Don’t See Is Still There, as we untangle the truth from the tall tales and gain a deeper insight to these divinely created beings and the roles they play in realms both seen and unseen. Our service is at 11 AM on Sunday. You can connect with us online by clicking the "Join Us Sunday" button on our website or via our YouTube channel. Or,

Last Sunday, we began a new sermon series we've titled Unseen: What You Don't See is Still There.   There's an old hymn that begins with the words, "Open my eyes and let me see, glimpses of truth Thou hast for me... Over the next few weeks, we'll be unpacking truths in God's Word about realities that exist, but that we can't actually see. And as we do, my prayer for all of us is that God will open our spiritual eyes to see more of what’s really happening in our world  - beyond what we can see with our eyes -  and that He will give us a greater understanding of what our role in it should be. Our service is at 11 AM on Sunday. You can connect with us online by clicking the "Join Us Sunday" button on our website or via our YouTube channel. Or, better yet, come worship with us in person! Arrive early and enjoy coffee, cookies and conversation in the Lobby. We do know that Sunday morning doesn't work for everyone. If that's you, the service will be available on-demand, so you can watch at a time that works bette

It's one of our core beliefs as followers of Jesus. The apostle Paul put it this way in his second letter to the Corinthians... For we walk by faith, not by sight. But apparently, some of our furry friends aren't convinced. You've probably seen the videos... the ones of cats who are terrified of 3-D images that look like holes in the ground? Some of those poor cats react so violently to what they think they see, they don't even realize they aren't falling!  This Sunday, we're beginning a new 6-part series we've called Unseen: What You Don't See is Still There. While we claim to walk by faith and not sight, most of the time we are so fixated on what we think we see, that we don't give much thought to what might be going on that we don't see! But just because we don't see it doesn't mean it isn't there! I invite you to join us as we begin our exploration of what the Bible has to say about the unseen world in which we live. Our service is at 11 AM on Sunday. You can connect with us online by clicking the "Join

This Sunday we're wrapping up our series, Earth 1.0: In the Beginning…the World We Lost. We've spent most of this summer looking deeper than most of us ever have at the story of creation, the fall, and the ripple effect of sin that has echoed through time. Along the way, we've discovered it's not just humanity that's been impacted, but all of creation. We've learned new things, connected dots in ways we never connected them before, and gained a deeper understanding of the world as it once was and how that impacts us today in the world that exists now.  In this final message, we're unpacking what really happened at the Tower of Babel and God's ultimate purpose in the dispersing of the human family. Our service is at 11 AM on Sunday. You can connect with us online by clicking the "Join Us Sunday" button on our website or via our YouTube channel. Or, better yet, come worship with us in person! Arrive early and enjoy coffee, cookies and conversation in the Lobby. We do know that Sunday morning doesn't work for

No beating around the bush - I'm just gonna say it... Noah was a weirdo. At least... that's what everyone in his neighborhood thought. I mean, compare Noah to any of the other guys in his Rotary Club and you'd certainly be singing, "One of these things is not like the other..." But in Noah's case, being a weirdo was a good thing. Because Noah's kind of 'weird' was righteous, blameless, and obedient to God.  Our service is at 11 AM on Sunday. You can connect with us online by clicking the "Join Us Sunday" button on our website or via our YouTube channel. Or, better yet, come worship with us in person! Arrive early and enjoy coffee, cookies and conversation in the Lobby. We do know that Sunday morning doesn't work for everyone. If that's you, the service will be available on-demand, so you can watch at a time that works better for your schedule. Come join us on Sunday! ----------------------------------- TAKE YOUR NEXT STEP ----------------------------------- Let us know that you were watching with us and yo

Boundaries… you’ve been learning about them since you were old enough to hold a crayon. Color inside the lines and you get a pretty picture. Scribble with no regard for the lines and you end up with colorful chaos. In a coloring book, ignoring the lines and crossing the boundaries doesn’t matter. But the boundaries that exist in our world serve significant purposes, and crossing them sometimes comes with serious consequences. We are in week 8 of our series, Earth 1.0: In the Beginning…the World We Lost. Over the past several weeks, we've been taking a deeper look at the ultimate origin story recorded in the book of Genesis. And we're discovering that there's more to the story we think we know, than we ever realized. This week, we'll see boundaries not just crossed, but broken; and the result is not just chaotic, it's catastrophic. Our service is at 11 AM on Sunday. You can connect with us online by clicking the "Join Us Sunday" button on our website or via our YouTube channel. Or, better yet, come worship w

Maybe you've read one of the many books or comics they've published, or seen one of the films or TV shows they’ve produced. Or perhaps, you’ve actually visited one of the 28 Odditoriums (museums) they have around the world. Ripley’s Believe It Or Not has been confounding and entertaining people with supposedly true bizarre stories, quirky exhibits, and weird collections for more than 100 years. You may think that’s an impressive track record. And I suppose 100ish years of weird might be. But just you wait, Henry Higgins… just you wait. We are in week 6 of our series, Earth 1.0: In the Beginning…the World We Lost. Over the past several weeks, we've been taking a deeper look  at the ultimate origin story recorded in the book of Genesis. And we're discovering that there's more to the story we think we know, than we ever realized. This week, things are going to start getting a little bit peculiar - at least to our 21st century way of thinking.  Our service is at 11 AM on Sunday. You can connect with us online b

I grew up going to church. I knew what Christians were supposed to ‘look’ like. And I’d seen pictures of Jesus on the wall in Sunday School, so I had an idea of what people thought He looked like too. But it wasn’t until I was a teenager that I met someone who really looked like Jesus. And I was startled, to say the least. Short in stature… really short – maybe 4’9” on a good day, with a softly rounded, pudgy figure, ruddy complexion, and a nose that was reddish and a little too big. Bright blue eyes sparkled beneath shortly cropped, but smartly styled white hair, her face wrinkled deeply from a lifetime of joy and laughter. When she spoke, her voice carried both delight and wonder and her embrace was quick, warm, and full. She wore love, grace and kindness like a favorite sweater she never took off. Her name was Kay. And the moment I met her, for the first time in my life, I knew what Jesus looked like. And that I wanted to look like Him too. What does it mean to bear the image of God? That’s the question

Have you ever fallen for a scam? Don’t worry… I won’t ask for a show of hands. But honestly… who hasn’t? I mean, the lies and the liars have become so convincing these days. The pitch sounds good, the product, vacation, subscription or whatever -- is an incredible deal, and if you don’t do it now, you will probably miss out on… something. And who wants to be the one missing out? You listen to the voice -- and before you know it, you’ve said yes. Then, within minutes, maybe hours, or could be days -- you realize you’ve been had. You bought the lie. And the cost is far greater than you ever expected. Funny thing is... this story isn't new; it's almost as old as… dirt. The first time it happened was in the garden. And we're still falling for it thousands of years later. Come join us this Sunday at 11 AM and find out. You can connect with us online by clicking the "Join Us Sunday" button on our website or via our YouTube channel. Or come worship with us in person! Arrive early and enjoy coffee, cookies and con

It began with an idea… that grew into a dream that expanded into a vision. Then the vision became a plan. And the plan evolved into a course of action. Every detail was thought out; every element carefully designed; every material purposefully selected. And when every decision had been made and every step had been taken, the dream became reality and the vision was accomplished. It was… perfect. Until… it wasn’t. Can you relate to that description? Of the hope, dream, project, or goal that, once realized, feels exhilaratingly perfect. Until something – and there’s always something – spoils it in some way. God knows that feeling. He can relate. Because we are living in a world that is far, very far, from what He intended. Come join us this Sunday at 11 AM and find out. You can connect with us online by clicking the "Join Us Sunday" button on our website or via our YouTube channel. Or come worship with us in person! Arrive early and enjoy coffee, cookies and conversation in the Lobby. We do know that 11 AM

It was back in the year 2000 that at-home kits for DNA testing became popular. Painless… simple… just follow the directions, mail it in, then wait for the results. Since then, it’s estimated that between 55 and 60 million people around the world have done one. Maybe you’re one of them? Seems a lot of people want to know where they come from and who they’re related to. But what if I told you there’s a bigger question, with an even better answer? Bigger than where… better than who… it’s the question of ‘why.’ Why do you even exist? For what purpose were you created? Come join us this Sunday at 11 AM and find out. You can connect with us online by clicking the "Join Us Sunday" button on our website or via our YouTube channel. Or come worship with us in person! Arrive early and enjoy coffee, cookies and conversation in the Lobby. We do know that 11 AM on Sunday doesn't work for everyone. If that's you, the service will be available on demand, so you can watch at a time that works better for your schedule. We

Once upon a time… A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away… It was the best of times, it was the worst of times… One fish, two fish, red fish, blue fish… Iconic opening lines. They draw us in, capturing imaginations – young and old – with the promise of a story worth the telling. This week, we begin a new series about a story that begins with the greatest opening line of all:   In the beginning, God created… You’ve heard it a thousand times. You know how it goes, or… do you? Come join us this Sunday at 11 AM and find out. You can connect with us online by clicking the "Join Us Sunday" button on our website or via our YouTube channel. Or come worship with us in person! Arrive early and enjoy coffee, cookies and conversation in the Lobby. We do know that 11 AM on Sunday doesn't work for everyone. If that's you, the service will be available on demand, so you can watch at a time that works better for your schedule. We look forward to worshipping with you this Sunday! ----------------------------------- T

For the past 8 weeks, we've been working through our series, Gravity: Breaking Free From the Weight of Sin, which has helped us reframe and perhaps even expand the way we think about sin. We've come to understand that sin is more than bad behavior, stinky attitudes, or hurtful words -- it's about how our heart is positioned -- whether we're moving toward Jesus or allowing something else to pull us away. As we wrap up this week, there's one final question for us to wrestle with... the 'bottom line' so to speak. Your answer to that question makes all the difference in which direction your heart... and your life will be pulled. Come join us this Sunday at 11 AM and find out. You can connect with us online by clicking the "Join Us Sunday" button on our website or via our YouTube channel. Or come worship with us in person! Arrive early and enjoy coffee, cookies and conversation in the Lobby. We do know that 11 AM on Sunday doesn't work for everyone. If that's you, the service will be available on demand, so you

Hide and seek… tag… or better yet, freeze tag! These are simple children’s games where one player chases or pursues all the others. But how do you decide who is going to be the chaser or pursuer… the IT? “Not it!” “Not it!” “Not it!” voices shout; everyone trying desperately to not be IT. Because sometimes chasing or pursuing can be disappointing, frustrating and exhausting. Most of us are long past the days of playing tag, but the ‘not it’ mindset may have stuck with us in ways we don’t really see. We're in week 7 of our sermon series, Gravity: Breaking Free From the Weight of Sin. This week, we're looking at... doing nothing.  Most of us think of sin as something we do. So how can doing nothing be a sin? I'm glad you asked!  Come join us this Sunday at 11 AM and find out. You can connect with us online by clicking the "Join Us Sunday" button on our website or via our YouTube channel. Or come worship with us in person! Arrive early and enjoy coffee, cookies and conversation in the Lobby. We do know that

Have you ever noticed how some people have a different voice or way of speaking when they're talking to a baby or perhaps a pet? That's an example of  situational behavior - changing something, in this case the manner of speaking - based on the situation. But situational behavior isn't always innocent or harmless. We're in week 6 of a sermon series we've titled, Gravity: Breaking Free From the Weight of Sin. This week, we're looking at what we're calling situational sins... those choices we make based on external circumstances - which set of friends we're with, whether or not the kids are around, or if anybody will even know we did it. The problem is, basing our behavioral choices on an external standard completely misses the point. Because that's not at all what Jesus is after.  Join us this Sunday at 11 AM as we begin our series on sin. You'll find us online by clicking the "Join Us Sunday" button on our website, or connect with us via our YouTube channel. Or come worship with us in person! Arrive early a

For the past few weeks, we've been working our way through a series we’ve titled, Gravity: Breaking Free From the Weight of Sin. We've covered a lot of ground... the way sin pulls at our hearts and minds, the difference between toxic and healthy shame, the things we trust more than God,  and the disordered desires that derail our lives.  This week, we're looking at what we're calling acceptable sins... those things that have so subtly slipped into our vocabularies and mindsets, that are so much a part of how we live, that we don't even really notice them anymore. But noticing and naming matters. Because if our goal is to become like Jesus, then we must first see where we're not, and then take the next step to being more like Him. Join us this Sunday at 11 AM as we begin our series on sin. You'll find us online by clicking the "Join Us Sunday" button on our website, or connect with us via our YouTube channel. Or come worship with us in person! Arrive early and enjoy coffee, cookies and conversation in the L

Tell me what 'cha want, what ya really, really want... But... do you really know? In his 1941 essay titled, The Weight of Glory, author CS Lewis writes, "It would seem that our Lord finds our desires not too strong, but too weak. We are half-hearted creatures, fooling around with drink and sex and ambition when infinite joy is offered to us; like an ignorant child who wants to go on making mud pies in a slum because he cannot imagine what is meant by the offer of a holiday at the sea. We are far too easily pleased."  We're working our way through a series we’ve titled, Gravity: Breaking Free From the Weight of Sin. This week, we're looking at desire... a gift from God that has been deeply misunderstood in the Church. And as a result, we’ve learned to settle for and even pursue, that which is much less than God's best for our lives. Join us this Sunday at 11 AM as we begin our series on sin. You'll find us online by clicking the "Join Us Sunday" button on our website, or connect with us via our YouTube chan

If I were to ask you, “What’s the most important thing in your life?” many of you would tell me it’s your relationship with God. Good answer… at least it sounds good. But if I asked you to look at your calendar and tell me what your first priority is… the thing you give the most time, thought, and energy to… would it be something different? What really has first place in your heart and life? We're working our way through a series we’ve titled, Gravity: Breaking Free From the Weight of Sin. This week, we're looking at idols or false gods--the things we allow to have first place in our lives--to be more important than our relationship with God.  They can be difficult to identify, because  unlike a wood or stone idol, they're not always something you can touch. But that doesn't make them any less real or powerful. Join us this Sunday at 11 AM as we begin our series on sin. You'll find us online by clicking the "Join Us Sunday" button on our website, or connect with us via our YouTube channel. Or come worship w

It's one of the first games little kids learn to play. And oh.... the fun of squeezing into the perfect spot or finding just the right-sized thing to hide behind. And then, anticipating the moment that someone discovers where you are...  I see you! There is so much joy in being found!  But somewhere along the way, being found isn't what we're after. Something shifts and we begin to look for more sophisticated ways of hiding. Ways that keep others from seeing who we really are, even if things look good on the surface. We're in week 2 of a new series we’ve titled, Gravity: Breaking Free From the Weight of Sin. Over the next few weeks, we're looking deeper at the way sin impacts our lives. This week, we're looking at shame--the unseen but deeply felt force that drives us to hide who we are or what we've done, rather than risk being seen, fully known and truly loved. Join us this Sunday at 11 AM as we begin our series on sin. You'll find us online by clicking the "Join Us Sunday" button on our website, or conn