Follow the Lion

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In a world where politics often feels like the ultimate battleground, this series reminds us that our true allegiance lies with Jesus, the Lion of Judah. Follow the Lion dives deep into what it means to prioritize the Kingdom of God above political affiliations. While we may live in a world divided by party lines, this series emphasizes that we don’t follow the elephant or the donkey—we follow the Lion. Jesus, the King of Kings, calls us to live out His Kingdom values of peace, justice, and mercy, no matter the political climate. Over the course of three messages, we’ll explore how to be peacemakers in a partisan world, how to align our values with the Kingdom, and what it looks like to keep Jesus at the center of our political engagement. Join us as we discover how to remain faithful to our true King in the chaos of politics.

From the Series

Join a Group

The early church didn’t do faith alone—and neither should you. In Acts 2, believers gathered in homes, prayed together, and built deep, lasting community. In a world that celebrates independence, God invites us back to connection.

This message from our Heart for the House series will challenge and encourage you to take the next step—join a group, find your people, and grow your faith in community.

Scripture: Acts 2:42–47
Series: Heart for the House
Next Step: Learn more or join a group at bdcc.org/join

When My Mind Won’t Move On

Feeling stuck replaying something you said or did — even after you’ve apologized, even after God has forgiven you?

This week in our Headspace series, we’re talking about guilt, shame, and the moments your mind just will not move on.

Here’s the core idea: God isn’t asking you to live in your past. He’s calling you forward.

From Isaiah 43, we see God tell His people, “Forget the former things… I am doing a new thing.” He’s not saying “pretend it never happened.” He’s saying, “Stop letting it define you. I’m not done with you.”

In this message we walk through:
• The difference between guilt and shame
– Guilt: “I did something wrong.” (from God, meant to lead you back to Him)
– Shame: “I am something wrong.” (from the enemy, meant to keep you stuck)
• Why you still feel heavy even after you’ve confessed it
• How to finally lay it down and stop punishing yourself
• How to start living like you’re actually forgiven

If you’ve ever thought, “I know God forgives people…but not this, not me,” this one’s for you.

God has already thrown that weight in the ocean. You don’t have to carry it anymore. He is doing a new thing — right now.

Need prayer, want to talk to someone, or ready to take a next step with Jesus? We’d love to help.

What You Consume Will Consume You

Feeling mentally cluttered or spiritually drained? In this week’s Headspace message, Pastor Ryan unpacks Proverbs 4:23–27 and shows how to guard your heart and renew your mind in a world full of noise.

Learn how to:
• Control what comes out of your mouth
• Guard what goes in through your eyes
• Choose where your feet take you

Because when something dirty touches something clean, the clean thing doesn’t stay clean—it gets contaminated.

If you’ve ever searched how to renew your mind, Christian help for anxiety, or what does guard your heart really mean, this teaching is for you.