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City Life Church San DiegoBabylon Will Babylon, But God Remains FaithfulSend us a textWhat can three ancient Hebrews facing a towering golden statue teach us about living faithfully today? Turns out, quite a lot.The story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego standing firm against King Nebuchadnezzar isn't just another Sunday School tale – it's a masterclass in navigating a world that demands our compromise. Drawing from Daniel 3, we explore three critical things Christians should expect while living in a broken world that constantly pushes us to conform.First, we should expect brokenness from a broken world. When power concentrates in human hands without ac...2025-07-3045 minCity Life Church San DiegoDaniel 2:24-49 Following God When the World Demands DenialSend us a textHave you ever wondered if we're telling Daniel's story all wrong? Beyond the lions and fiery furnaces lies a profound message about following God when the world demands denial.Daniel's journey through Babylon reveals something unexpected—a steadfast faith that persists not because God promises deliverance from every threat but because He promises never to leave us when the heat turns up. This episode dives into Daniel 2:24-49, where the young prophet interprets King Nebuchadnezzar's mysterious dream of a multi-metallic statue crushed by a stone not cut by human hands.2025-07-2344 minCity Life Church San DiegoDaniel 2:1-23 Seeking True Wisdom Amidst Life's Impossible ChallengesSend us a textDreams haunt the most powerful man in the world, driving him to desperate measures. When King Nebuchadnezzar demands his advisors not only interpret his dream but tell him what he dreamed—impossible by human standards—he threatens to execute all the wise men of Babylon. This crisis sets the stage for a profound revelation about where true wisdom comes from.This message examines Daniel's response to an impossible situation, highlighting how he approached the crisis with tact and discretion rather than panic or protest. Unlike the king's other advisors who relied on t...2025-07-1345 minCity Life Church San DiegoDaniel 1:8-21 Three Keys to Faith That Leads to FavorSend us a textDo you ever feel like everything you believe is being challenged by the culture around you?That's exactly where Daniel found himself—a teenage exile in Babylon, pressured to conform and abandon his faith. Yet somehow, he not only survived but thrived.This powerful exploration of Daniel 1:8-21 reveals how a young man facing incredible cultural pressure maintained unwavering faith without becoming bitter or isolated. When offered food that would compromise his religious convictions, Daniel didn't just refuse—he respectfully proposed an alternative that ultimately showcased God's faithfulness....2025-07-0631 minCity Life Church San DiegoDaniel 1:1-7 Whats in a NameSend us a textWhat happens when God's people find themselves in Babylon? Daniel and his friends were taken from their homeland, given new names, and immersed in a culture designed to erase their faith. Yet in this hostile environment, they remained steadfast, demonstrating that faithfulness isn't about escaping difficult situations but thriving within them.This powerful message challenges our modern understanding of Daniel's story. Rather than focusing solely on the miraculous shutting of lions' mouths or rescue from fiery furnaces, we explore the deeper miracle – remaining faithful when the world demands compromise. Through Daniel's jo...2025-06-2950 minCity Life Church San DiegoHaggai 2 Remembering The past, but Focusing on the Future.Send us a textHave you ever felt disappointed when reality didn't match your expectations? When what you hoped for turned out to be something far different? This profound message from Pete Ramirez, California Southern Baptist Executive Director, takes us on a journey through Haggai chapter 2 to discover how God speaks to His people when they're caught between memories of past glory and disappointing present circumstances.The Israelites had returned from 70 years of captivity in Babylon with dreams of rebuilding Jerusalem and God's temple. Instead of the promised land flowing with milk and honey, they...2025-06-2538 minCity Life Church San DiegoEphesians 4:7-16 When the church becomes A PESTSend us a textSpiritual gifts aren't decorative accessories – they're functional tools designed to build and strengthen the body of Christ. In this powerful teaching on Ephesians 4:7-16, we explore how God's costly gift of salvation leads to each believer receiving unique abilities that serve a greater purpose than personal fulfillment.The APEST framework (Apostles, Prophets, Evangelists, Shepherds, Teachers) isn't about establishing a hierarchy of impressive titles, but about recognizing the diverse ways God equips his people. Apostles pioneer new initiatives, prophets speak challenging truth with love, evangelists share good news with contagious joy, shepherds nu...2025-06-1948 minCity Life Church San DiegoLuke 14:7-14 Make A Bigger TableSend us a textHave we forgotten how to welcome one another? In the aftermath of a pandemic that pushed us further into isolation, many of us still maintain invisible barriers between ourselves and others. We've exchanged genuine relationships for digital connections, sharing more memes than meals, and drawing harder lines around our differences.Jesus challenges this approach directly in Luke 14, where he instructs those with resources not to limit their hospitality to friends, family, and wealthy neighbors who can return the favor. Instead, he calls us to "invite those who are poor, maimed, lame...2025-06-0351 minCity Life Church San DiegoEzekiel 37: How to Respond When All hope is LostSend us a textHave you ever felt like you were in a valley of dry, bleached bones with no hope of revival? Standing in that barren place where nothing seems possible anymore?Through the vivid imagery of Ezekiel's vision of the valley of dry bones, we discover a profound truth about God's resurrection power. When Ezekiel is transported to a desolate valley littered with sun-bleached skeletons and asked if these bones could live again, he responds with humility: "Lord God, only you know." What follows is one of Scripture's most powerful demonstrations of God's...2025-05-2846 minCity Life Church San DiegoEzekiel 37: How to Respond When All hope is LostSend us a textHave you ever felt like you were in a valley of dry, bleached bones with no hope of revival? Standing in that barren place where nothing seems possible anymore?Through the vivid imagery of Ezekiel's vision of the valley of dry bones, we discover a profound truth about God's resurrection power. When Ezekiel is transported to a desolate valley littered with sun-bleached skeletons and asked if these bones could live again, he responds with humility: "Lord God, only you know." What follows is one of Scripture's most powerful demonstrations of God's...2025-05-2746 minCity Life Church San DiegoRomans 15:14-33 Grace & BoldnessSend us a textEver feel like the underdog in a battle far too big for you? In this powerful exploration of Romans 15:14-33, Pastor Dale unpacks what it means to have "a lion in your corner" when facing life's impossible challenges.The message begins with a striking visual: in ancient gladiator battles, champions were protected by fierce animals, while underdogs stood alone. Similarly, when Christians face overwhelming odds, we have the Lion of Judah—Jesus himself—fighting for us. This reality transforms everything about how we approach ministry, relationships, and our personal struggles....2025-05-1441 minCity Life Church San DiegoRomans 15:1-13 Join the BandSend us a textWhat if the greatest evidence for the gospel's power isn't miracles or moral transformation, but the unexpected harmony between people who should hate each other? Pastor Dale Huntington takes us on a journey through Romans 15, revealing how God's word accomplishes two seemingly impossible tasks: giving diverse believers hope to endure together in harmony and teaching us to welcome everyone just as Christ welcomed us.The early Roman church faced divisions that make our modern disagreements look trivial. Former temple prostitute worshippers and strict Jewish legalists found themselves as family i...2025-05-0643 minCity Life Church San DiegoHe Got Up! John 20:11-18Send us a textWhat happens when the Savior you've been following dies and everything seems lost? Through the powerful encounter of the empty tomb, we discover three life-changing truths that resonate with anyone who's ever felt abandoned by God.1. The first truth offers surprising comfort: sometimes God feels absent to everyone. Mary's tears at the tomb mirror our own experiences when tragedy strikes and heaven seems silent. Even when surrounded by angels, Mary could barely acknowledge them—her grief over losing Jesus consumed everything. Similarly, King David cried out, "Lord, why do you stand so...2025-04-2936 min
The Dave Allen Show04/29/2025 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Thor Meeks, Marlon Collins, Del. Mike Pushkin9:10 Thor Meeks from Meeks Rentals/Realty on housing shortage etc. in Charleston/Huntington area9:20 Pastor and community activist Marlon Collins on NFL draft and Shedeur Sanders not being an early pick9:40 State Democratic Party Chair and Delegate Mike Pushkin2025-04-2952 minCity Life Church San DiegoRomans 13: 8-14 Wake Up!Send us a textWe explore Romans 13:8-14, discovering how God calls us to wake up from spiritual slumber, embrace the armor of light, and fulfill the law through sacrificial love.• Time is short—our salvation is nearer than when we first believed• Like preparing for sunrise fishing, we must get ready while it's still dark• Jesus is the armor of light that protects us and transforms how we live• Christians throughout history have shone brightest in the darkest moments• God's commandments aren't arbitrary but designed to help us thrive• We're called t...2025-04-1645 minCity Life Church San DiegoRomans 13:1-7 Submission without compromiseSend us a textWe explore the paradoxical relationship between being citizens of God's Kingdom while living under earthly government authority, delving into Paul's guidance in Romans 13 about submission to governing powers.• Kingdom living means submitting to God's design even when it conflicts with our personal desires• Christians should subject themselves to governing authority because it comes from God• Submission doesn't mean blind obedience but acknowledging the government's ordained role• The government serves as God's minister to maintain order and administer justice• When governments act unjustly, Christians appeal to God's higher moral law2025-04-1141 minCity Life Church San DiegoRomans 12:9-21 Conquering Evil with GoodSend us a textWhen a Crip gang member and a Blood sit side by side in worship, when accountants and former drug dealers break bread together, when people of different ethnicities, backgrounds, and political views truly love one another – that's when the world sees something revolutionary. But how is this kind of authentic community possible in a world so divided?The Roman church Paul addressed was fractured by language barriers, cultural differences, economic disparities, and historical conflicts. Jewish Christians had been exiled and recently allowed to return, finding their church dramatically changed. Sound familiar? Ou...2025-04-0434 minCity Life Church San DiegoRomans 9:1-24 What I Would Give To Save YouSend us a textThe paradox of God's fairness is explored through Romans 9, examining how divine justice and mercy work together in perfect harmony rather than opposition.• Paul expresses profound grief for his Jewish brothers and sisters who have rejected Christ• Being ethnically Jewish (or born into a Christian family) doesn't automatically make someone spiritually connected to God• The story of God hardening Pharaoh's heart demonstrates how God uses human resistance within His sovereign plan• The prodigal son parable reveals God as the "prodigal father" showing extravagant, almost excessive love• God's children a...2025-03-1543 minCity Life Church San DiegoRomans 8:31-39 More Than ConquerorsSend us a textGod's ultimate sacrifice of His Son demonstrates that our inheritance in Christ is unshakable and eternal. Nothing—no accusation, circumstance, or enemy—can separate us from God's love when we truly belong to Him.• God made the ultimate sacrifice so our inheritance would be unshakable• When you truly belong to Jesus, no one can bring a valid accusation against you• We are not only secure in Jesus, we are strong through Him who loves us• The devil has no power over believers but wants us to think he does• Y...2025-03-1440 minCity Life Church San DiegoRomans 10:1-21 Ordinary People, Extraordinary GodSend us a textPastor Mike delivers a powerful message about how our zeal without knowledge can lead us astray, while God's extraordinary grace provides everything we need for salvation through faith in Christ.• Our zeal alone can only take us so far without proper knowledge and guidance• Like a delivery driver with the wrong address, misdirected religious enthusiasm misses the mark• The Jews Paul described were zealous for God but without knowledge of His true righteousness• Paul speaks from experience as a former zealot who persecuted the church before his conversion• Ti...2025-03-1440 minCity Life Church San DiegoRomans 8:18-30 Suffering With The SpiritSend us a textAre you feeling weighed down by the suffering and decay in the world? This episode invites you to explore the profound hope we have in Christ amidst challenging times. Our discussion unpacks the spiritual insights from Romans 8:18-28, revealing how we can hold onto faith during our darkest moments.Throughout the episode, we spotlight the reality that suffering is a part of our human experience while concurrently encouraging you to keep looking forward to the glory that awaits. We have a candid talk about why we do not grieve as those...2025-03-1446 minCity Life Church San DiegoRomans 8:1-11 Those Who Belong to Christ...Send us a textRomans 8 offers believers the ultimate promise: "There is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus." This transformative chapter reveals how God's Spirit sets us free from the law of sin and death, bringing new life to those who belong to Christ.• No condemnation exists for those in Christ Jesus• The law was weakened by our flesh, but God sent Jesus as the solution• Our mindset determines our spiritual condition: flesh leads to death, Spirit to life• Those who belong to Jesus gradually shift their focus from wor...2025-03-1445 minCity Life Church San DiegoRomans 8:12-17 Every Child, A SonSend us a textGod's Spirit frees us from being slaves to our desires and transforms us into beloved children with a divine inheritance.• The human body has natural God-given instincts for survival that have been corrupted by sin• Our desires don't own us anymore when we have God's Spirit within us• Living according to the flesh leads to death, but living by the Spirit leads to life• We no longer have to live in fear because we've received the spirit of adoption• As God's children, we are heirs to His kingdom an...2025-03-1445 minCity Life Church San DiegoRomans 7:7-25 I Hate What I DoSend us a textWe often look at God's law as a harsh taskmaster that makes us feel inadequate, but it's actually a mirror showing us what's already in our hearts and why we need Jesus.• The law is like an X-ray—it diagnoses our condition but doesn't heal us• Sin wants us to stay in darkness, away from truth and good advice• Even the Apostle Paul struggled with doing what he hated and not doing what he wanted• Our ongoing battle with sin isn't a sign we're failing—it's normal for all Christia...2025-03-1448 minCity Life Church San DiegoRomans 6:15-7:6 No Longer SlavesSend us a textPastor Dale explores the paradoxical nature of true freedom through a thought-provoking examination of Romans 6:15-7:6, revealing that everyone serves only one master—either sin leading to death or Christ leading to life.• Everyone worships something and everyone serves only one master• If we choose sin as our master, we submit to death• Sin promises freedom but delivers enslavement and destruction• Whatever we plant (sow) will inevitably grow and produce results (fruit)• The wages of sin is death—physical, spiritual, relational, and emotional• Rule-following and legalism cannot save us2025-03-1435 minCity Life Church San DiegoRomans 1:1-15 - Gods Plan2025-03-1449 min