Elim Church

The majority of people, live their life trying their best and working hard to accomplish their goals. It’s fairly innate in us, or shown to us by our family and friends. Yet there is also a piece of all of us, that is drawn to comfort, sleep, hitting that snooze once or twice… At the end of the day, the bible has lots to say about working hard and not being lazy. Yet in this sermon Psalm. Lukas takes the challenge of working hard and resting well in the Lord deeper than just “don’t be lazy”. There is a very real tension we all have of not working so much it becomes our identity. Working hard is good. Resting In God is good. So how do we find the balance? Thats what this sermon explores.

True integrity begins by making Jesus the center of our lives and is demonstrated through consistent faithfulness, trustworthiness, and obedience in both public and private. Rather than pursuing success or approval from others, we are called to pursue faithfulness, allowing our character to reflect Christ in every circumstance. Ultimately, Jesus is the perfect example of integrity and empowers us to live lives that honor Him.

What we do with the little ones God has entrusted to us today shapes the legacy they carry into tomorrow. In Proverbs 22, we’re reminded that intentional investment, faithful instruction, and godly example can impact generations far beyond our own. In this message Ps. Lukas challenges us to stop simply raising kids for today and start building a legacy that points them toward Jesus for a lifetime.

One of the clearest themes in Proverbs is that God isn't trying to steal our joy—He's protecting it. Every boundary He gives is designed to preserve something beautiful. Just as God faithfully keeps His covenant with His people, He calls us to live with that same covenant faithfulness, honouring, protecting, and nurturing every relationship He's entrusted to us.

In a world that celebrates instant reactions, Proverbs reminds us that wisdom is often found in slowing down. Ps. Lukas explores what the wisdom literature says about the danger of impulsivity and how patience gives us the strength to resist anger, revenge, and rash decisions. 

Is all advice equal? What is real wisdom and where does it come from?  Real wisdom is more than just knowing the correct information, real wisdom is knowledge applied. The book of proverbs outlines the value and importance of Godly Wisdom, and how the fear of God is how we can attain it.

What actually lasts forever? The end of the book of Daniel is a stark reminder that much more is happening than what we can see. As far back as we can look and as far in the future as we try and predict, ultimately... every earthly kingdom eventually falls, and that only God's Kingdom remains. In a world obsessed with building bigger, achieving more, and leaving a name behind, the final visions of Daniel point us and calls us to invest our lives in something that history can never erase.

As we wrap up our series in Daniel, we'll explore the visions he has regarding kingdoms, beasts, and the Son of Man. These radical encounters with God leave us asking a powerful question: What kind of person are you becoming? In a world that often rewards a beast type nature that grows into kingdoms, and empires, we have to reflect and ask ourselves, am I becoming more beastly or Godly? Prideful or humble? God calls His people to become more like Jesus and that means a dependence on Him.

Have you ever wondered what faithfulness looks like when culture moves in the opposite direction? In this weeks message Ps. Lukas breaks down how Daniel faces a law designed to silence his faith. What is so powerful about this passage, is Daniel never panics, protests, or compromises. Daniel 6 shows us how quiet obedience can become one of the loudest testimonies in a world that increasingly pressures us to conform.