The Dwelling Place Lounge

What's the Point - Part 3

In my final sermon at The Dwelling Place before our merge with ChangePoint Eastside, we looked at Ecclesiastes 3 and the truth that there is a season for everything. God is with us in every moment—whether joyful or painful—and He makes all things beautiful in His time. We closed with Ephesians 5, reminding us to make the best use of our time for His glory. A bittersweet message of trust, hope, and walking with God through every season.

Lounge- What's the Point pt 2

In this episode of The Dwelling Place Lounge, Pastor Phillip Jones and Ray Daniel sit down to dig deeper into Ecclesiastes 2 and unpack the heart behind the sermon, What’s the Point?. Solomon’s pursuit of joy, value, and identity apart from God didn’t just fail him—it exposed the same thirst we all have today.
We get real about what it looks like to chase pleasure, work, success, and even wisdom hoping it’ll fill the void, and we explore how Christ doesn’t just give us purpose—He is our purpose. We talk about the beauty of being made in God’s image, and how that value is fully realized when our identity is rooted in Jesus.
Grab your coffee (or energy drink of choice) and pull up a seat—this one's all about confronting the lie that “more” will fulfill you, and resting in the truth that only Christ can.
🎙️ Hosted by: Pastor Phillip Jones & Ray Daniel📖 Based on: Ecclesiastes 2🗣️ Series: What’s the Point?

What's The Point - Part 2

In Ecclesiastes 2, Solomon chases joy, value, and identity through pleasure, accomplishments, and wealth—only to find it all meaningless. In this sermon from our series What’s the Point?, Pastor Phillip Jones shows how these same pursuits still leave us empty today. True joy, value, and identity are found in Christ alone. We are all made in the image of God, but that value is fully recognized when we belong to Him.
If you’ve been searching for meaning in all the wrong places, this message will point you to the only One who can satisfy.

Elihu - Unrelenting Truth

In the middle of Job’s deep grief and suffering, Elihu stood up and spoke the unrelenting truth about the character and nature of God. He didn’t shy away from hard conversations or uncomfortable moments—he knew the truth, believed the truth, and spoke the truth.
In this message, we explore what it means for us as believers to be lifelong students of God’s Word, growing in wisdom and courage to share truth even when it’s risky, inconvenient, or unpopular. Will we stand for what is true when it costs us something?

What's the Point? Lounge Part 1

In this episode of The Dwelling Place Lounge, we dive into Ecclesiastes 1 and explore Solomon's raw and almost nihilistic view of life “under the sun.” But through Jesus’ work on the cross, we see that our lives are filled with eternal purpose and hope. We also uncover how Jesus knows each of us by name and the parallels between Ecclesiastes and Job. Join us as we find meaning, hope, and purpose in Christ.

What's the Point - Part 1

In Ecclesiastes 1, Solomon wrestles with life’s ultimate question: What’s the point? From a purely earthly perspective, everything feels meaningless—a chase after the wind. But in Christ, everything changes. He gives us purpose, identity, and satisfaction. Every moment matters because He knows your name. Discover how Jesus transforms emptiness into eternal meaning.

Lounge - Intentional Living - Prayer

This week on TDPLounge we are talking more about Ray Daniel's message on Intentional Prayer. We had a couple questions from the church this week and we were very pleased with the chance to get to answer them! We also dive in further to the statement "praying doesn't change the will of God." What about the moments when Moses interceded for the Israelites and God "changed His mind?" How do we discover the tension of that verse and reality of God's immutability? We answer this questions and more, so grab some coffee and let's grow closer to God, together!

Intentional Living - Prayer (Ray Daniel)

Ray Daniel takes to the stage today as he finishes out our Intentional Living series with intentional prayer! What does Jesus say about prayer, how does the Lord's prayer reflect the motives and intentions of our hearts, and what is the ultimate purpose of prayer? Ray will address this and more, so grab some coffee and let's grow closer to God, together!

Lounge: Intentional Living - Sacrifice and Worship

Phillip and Ray go deeper into the Intentional Living series sermons of Worship and Sacrifice in today's TDPLounge episode. Grab some coffee and let's grow closer to God, together!

Intentional Living - Counting the Cost (sacrifice)

Intentional Living: Counting the Cost (Sacrifice) | Luke 14:25–33 Sermon
Following Jesus isn't free—and He never said it would be. In this sobering yet hope-filled message, Pastor Phillip unpacks Jesus’ words in Luke 14:25–33 where He calls us to count the cost of discipleship. What does it mean to hate even our own families to follow Christ? Why is sacrifice not just part of the Christian life—but the very heart of it?
This sermon explores:
The cost of true discipleship
Why following Jesus may cost you relationships, comfort, or even your identity
How Jesus promises a hundredfold in return—now and in eternity
The eternal hope that makes it all worth it
Main Text: Luke 14:25–33Preached by: Pastor Phillip Jones | The Dwelling Place Anchorage
If you're ready to live intentionally for the Kingdom—this message is for you.