Faith Presbyterian

09/01/2026

08/31/2026

“Lord of All” - The Book of Acts is centrally about Christ’s ongoing mission of salvation. He ascends not to abdicate his mission to his apostles, but to work through them by the Spirit. Through them, he will call all people to himself as king and savior. What type of person do you find yourself excluding from Christ’s call? How does Christ’s spiritual power at work through the church affect your life and faith? (Acts 1:1-11) Kevin Nelson

Faith Presbyterian of Gainesville Sermons · Episode

08/24/2026

"The End of Your Life" - It is easy to be discouraged and disillusioned about the Christian life. Is the path of discipleship going anywhere? Focusing on your present experience can fill you with doubts about your future. This is why God repeatedly gives his people assurances of our hope like Daniel 12. Here God shows us a day when we will be vindicated and glorified. God wants us to know our destination so that we can begin to live like that now. Why do you tend to make life more about the journey than the destination? How does Christ’s resurrection give you a window into your hope? (Daniel 12:1-13) Kevin Nelson https://open.spotify.com/episode/39gzpuAHvHrmVJSlJML3Dc?si=495f7db7c2f44b57

Faith Presbyterian of Gainesville Sermons · Episode

08/17/2026

"Seeing with New Eyes" - Do you see yourself and the world the same way God sees you and the world? The vision Daniel is given pulls back the curtain of what we see to reveal reality in spiritual terms. Instead of being weak and alone, this vision teaches us that God is present with us and conquering for us. How does your perception of yourself and the world affect your prayer life? What sources of discouragement should be challenged by this vision? (Daniel 10:1-11:6, 31-36) Kevin Nelson https://open.spotify.com/episode/25RdBguQ9Yp3hDzWJGDmbi?si=c12a39f868144b94

Faith Presbyterian of Gainesville Sermons · Episode

08/10/2026

"Finding Mercy from a Righteous God" - Why is God merciful to you? It isn’t because you are worthy, nor because it is his job; you don’t even receive mercy because you’ve groveled enough for God to give in. God is merciful because of what Christ did on your behalf. Daniel 9 explains that God’s mercy is grounded in his righteous punishment of our sin on the cross. Daniel’s prayer points to the way we receive this mercy. How do you confuse counterfeit repentance with genuine repentance? Why are there no longer covenant punishments for Christians? (Daniel 9:1-27) Kevin Nelson https://open.spotify.com/episode/0BnlvorS6fAezt7pAwydRc?si=a7f044b1a0e947d9

Faith Presbyterian of Gainesville Sermons · Episode

08/02/2026

"The Point of Attack" - Our passage prophetically describes the violent and targeted attack of Antiochus IV against God’s people centuries after Daniel’s day. More than the isolated historical attack of a cruel tyrant, this battle was representative of the ongoing spiritual warfare that God’s people have always faced. What can we learn about the little horn’s point of attack that might be helpful in our spiritual battles? Are we as concerned to defend our spiritual vulnerabilities as we are to defend our physical vulnerabilities? (Daniel 8:1-27) Kevin Nelson https://open.spotify.com/episode/7AIkwfZXbS5Vx1sw2k3ojW?si=a9159dc52ea34599

Faith Presbyterian of Gainesville Sermons · Episode

07/27/2026

"Salvation from the Tyranny of Self-Governance" - As it turns out, we all need a king and a priest, but unfortunately, we naturally want to make ourselves kings and priests to disastrous results. David in Psalm 110 foretells a coming Lord who alone is qualified to be the King and Priest we so desperately need. Jesus alone rules, Jesus alone atones for sin, and Jesus will destroy all rival kings. Where in your life do you struggle to give King Jesus his rightful throne? Is Jesus's priestly work enough for you, or are you seeking to make your own atonement or affirmation from others? (Psalm 110) Luke Fuson https://open.spotify.com/episode/7yJEOpIjA38rfGJJCyNlkH?si=b400578663ae465a

Faith Presbyterian of Gainesville Sermons · Episode

07/20/2026

“Kingdom Come” - Spiritual authority is different than physical authority. God’s people will often look small and insignificant compared to worldly powers. The New Testament, however, teaches us that Jesus, as the Son of Man, has come into his authority now. How does this reality shape the way you think about the world? How does it change the way you think about evangelism? (Daniel 7:7-28) Kevin Nelson
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Faith Presbyterian of Gainesville Sermons · Episode

07/14/2026

"The Church in the Den of Beasts" - Daniel 7 begins a section that is hard to understand. Instead of stories, Daniel’s message is told in pictures. They present the world powers as ferocious beasts that devour and terrify. Yet throughout, God is in control. It might be confusing to understand, but God’s control is great news for us. How are you tempted to conform to the beastly ways of the world? What does it mean for you to know that God is in control of the hardship you are going through? (Daniel 7:1-28) Kevin Nelson https://open.spotify.com/episode/5K3C61B8U1OXgdEDSHnFQo?si=71cd6de8b3104cd5

Faith Presbyterian of Gainesville Sermons · Episode

07/06/2026

"The Freedom of Faithfulness" - Christian faithfulness will sometimes be costly. We can be tempted to compromise our faith to avoid harsh consequences. Daniel’s example, however, demonstrates that there is true freedom in faithfulness. While the world binds itself up by its own schemes, Daniel rests assured that God will vindicate him. In what ways do your plans for peace lead you to anxiety? How do your hope in the resurrection free you to be faithful? (Daniel 6:1-28) Kevin Nelson https://open.spotify.com/episode/0iMQ8Td2fEehPldNwydns9?si=76db2a17c8114c3e

Faith Presbyterian of Gainesville Sermons · Episode