Getting Back To The Basics (Colossians 3)

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Written by Daniel Long

Elder Dan Long shares from Colossians 3 and encourages us to get back to the basics.

How have you seen the evidence of God’s work in your life in the last week/month/year?

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Set Apart (Psalm 1)
Set Apart (Psalm 1)

Elder Dan Long will challenge us to be set apart by looking at Psalm 1. God has called His people to live differently. Do we do that?

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In the Beginning God (Romans 8:28)
In the Beginning God (Romans 8:28)

Elder Dan preaches on God's providence from Romans 8:28. God is in control and is over all things, so we should trust Him.

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He Restores (Psalm 23:3)
He Restores (Psalm 23:3)

Elder Daniel Long will be preaching on Matthew 11:28-30. He will be unpacking what it is like to take Christ's yoke and apply it to our daily living. As you prepare for the message, please read the passage and ask yourself: "What is the rest that Christ offers?" "Am I experiencing that rest?"

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Hope Through Trust (John 11:1-44)
Hope Through Trust (John 11:1-44)

Elder Adam Paul shares the story of the resurrection of Lazarus from John 11:1-44. Through this story, we will learn that we can trust God because He is a God of love, life, and restoration.

As you prepare for the message, please read the passage and ask yourself: What things am I tempted to put my hope in instead of God? What comfort and assurance does Jesus bring into my life?

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Experiencing God (Matthew 11:28-30)
Experiencing God (Matthew 11:28-30)

Elder Daniel Long will be preaching on Matthew 11:28-30. He will be unpacking what it is like to take Christ's yoke and apply it to our daily living. As you prepare for the message, please read the passage and ask yourself: "What is the rest that Christ offers?" "Am I experiencing that rest?"

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A Closer Walk (John 15:4-5)
A Closer Walk (John 15:4-5)

Elder Dan Long shares with us from God's Word.

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Eyes On The Prize (2 Timothy 4:9-18)
Eyes On The Prize (2 Timothy 4:9-18)

A sermon by ESBC Eleder Daniel Long.

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Pray On! Matthew 6:5-7
Pray On! Matthew 6:5-7

Elder Dan Long will be encouraging us to Pray On! Psalm 145:18-19 reminds us that the Lord is near to those who call on Him. so, let's call on the Lord every day!

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Four Eight That! (Exodus 17:1-7)
Four Eight That! (Exodus 17:1-7)

In this sermon Elder Dan Long shares God's Word from Exodus 17:1-7 and Philippians 4:8. He'll challenge us to not be like the Israelites, but instead think about things that honor the Lord.
When things do not go the way that I want, what do I think about? What should I think about instead?

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The Bigger Picture (Philippians 3)
The Bigger Picture (Philippians 3)

Finally, my brothers, rejoice in the Lord.

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Chapter 2022 (Joshua 1:1-9)
Chapter 2022 (Joshua 1:1-9)

A sermon from ESBC Elder Daniel Long.

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The Gospel Lived Out (Matthew 28:19-20)
The Gospel Lived Out (Matthew 28:19-20)

A sermon from ESBC Elder Daniel Long.

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Recent Series

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Luke: Discovering Jesus
Luke: Discovering Jesus

We will start a new sermon series on the Gospel of Luke. This sermon will be an introduction to the book and the first two chapters, focusing on Luke 1:1-4. We can trust what Luke writes about Jesus because he is presenting an orderly account of Jesus' life based on eyewitness testimony. This book should give us certainty about the truth of Jesus Christ.

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Amos: The Lord Roars
Amos: The Lord Roars

We begin a new series through the book of Amos, which show us how to respond when the Lord roars with judgment.

Where do we find hope in the Lord’s passion for justice?

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2 Peter: Double-check
2 Peter: Double-check

2 Peter is about making sure (or double-checking) that we know what we believe and that we are growing in the faith.

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JOB: Where Is God?
JOB: Where Is God?

We will begin a new series going through the Old Testament book of Job. We ponder what we should do when God feels distant and things go wrong in our lives. Will we still trust in God's sovereign goodness and loving-kindness?

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Titus: Mission Of The Church
Titus: Mission Of The Church

Our focus will be on what God says our mission/goal as a church should be. In Titus 1:1-4, we'll talk about our responsibility to know the truth, live it out, and trust in the hope of eternal life.

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Exodus | Escape To God’s Presence
Exodus | Escape To God’s Presence

Exodus emphasizes what God has done to bring us (His people) into His presence and into a relationship with Him.

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Who Is Jesus? | The Gospel Of Mark
Who Is Jesus? | The Gospel Of Mark
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Summer Reading With The Word: A Study Of Psalm 119
Summer Reading With The Word: A Study Of Psalm 119
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Jesus Is Better - A Study Of The Book Of Hebrews
Jesus Is Better - A Study Of The Book Of Hebrews

This is a powerful book that boldly proclaims the message that Jesus is Better! We’ll look at Hebrews 1:1-3 and talk about how the message ‘Jesus is Better’ can be a great encouragement to us.

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We're Back! Now What? - A Study of The Books of Ezra & Nehemiah
We're Back! Now What? - A Study of The Books of Ezra & Nehemiah

Like the Israelites in exile, we have experienced many events that have kept us from serving God the way we were used to. But now, how should we move forward? The books of Ezra and Nehemiah help us answer that question. We’ll start this week in Ezra 1-2 learning about how God keeps His promises.
Will God keep what He has promised? How can I learn to trust Him?

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Love In A Broken World - A Study of the Book of Ruth
Love In A Broken World - A Study of the Book of Ruth
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Rejoice & Grow (Epistle to the Philippians)
Rejoice & Grow (Epistle to the Philippians)

“Joy is how believers who know Christ and whose futures are guaranteed by Christ respond in the context of present difficulties.” -Gordon Fee

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The Sermon (Matthew 5-7)
The Sermon (Matthew 5-7)

What is The Sermon about?

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Hope in Hard Times (Lamentations 3)
Hope in Hard Times (Lamentations 3)

When it feels like God is against you.

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Moving Forward: A Study Through the Book of Joshua
Moving Forward: A Study Through the Book of Joshua

God is faithful and is ready to move forward.

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Daniel Long

Daniel is married to Julie (1999), and is the father of Lindsey. Daniel and his family joined the church in 2000. He has served Christ in the church in many capacities, including: Deacon, singing on the Worship Team, teaching, biblical counselor, and Home Fellowship Group Leader (actually our first), to name just a few. Daniel also has a special ministry he calls “Metal for Missions”, where he can be found scrapping metal, and clearing houses, and donating the vast majority of any proceeds to the Missions Ministry of ESBC.

Daniel is retired military, Marines and Air Force.

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