The Dwelling Place Lounge

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.

Intentional Living - Worship

"Not to us, Lord, not to us,but to your name give glorybecause of your faithful love, because of your truth.2 Why should the nations say,“Where is their God?”3 Our God is in heavenand does whatever he pleases.
4 Their idols are silver and gold,made by human hands.5 They have mouths but cannot speak,eyes, but cannot see.6 They have ears but cannot hear,noses, but cannot smell.7 They have hands but cannot feel,feet, but cannot walk.They cannot make a sound with their throats.8 Those who make them are just like them,as are all who trust in them."
Today we dive in to Psalm 115, Pastor Phillip's favorite Psalm. What does this teach us about the heart of worship? What is the function of worship and role of it in church and the lives of the believer? What makes worship true, and when is it just for show? Grab some coffee and join us for this sermon as we grow closer to God, together!

Lounge - Intentional Peace and Denying the Flesh

Today Ray and Phillip get together to discuss the previous 2 messages in our Intentional series, covering topics of denying the flesh and peace. We hit nuanced topics such as Christian nationalism, MAGA, the benefits of denying the flesh, living in peace and praying while in sin. If you've been learning from this series we are on, you will definitely not want to miss this episode!

Intentional Living - Peace

Peace is a gift of the Holy Spirit, but it's not always something we allow ourselves to actively live in. Fear of the unknown, fear of failure, fear of loss of control, and all other types of fear tend to draw our attention away from the peace God gives us and causes us to tailspin dive into fear and anxiety. Grab some coffee and sit back as we grow closer to God, together.

Intentional Living - Denying the Flesh

Today we are week 3 of our Intentional Living sermon series talking about denying our flesh and clinging to Christ alone. What is sin, why is it so bad, and how can we experience the victory over sin that Christ has promised us? We cover this and more as we examine Pauls letter to the Colossians and Jesus' temptation in the wilderness. Grab some coffee and let's grow closer to God, together!