- cf. - these are words that are actually spoken to Nebuchadnezzars sonbut they are a commentary on him.. - READ 5:18-19. INTRODUCTION: How do we cope with a false accusation? 3 Then this Daniel was preferred above the presidents and princes, because an excellent spirit was in him AUTHOR: JACK WOODARD - what was going on with this food? Scripture Others are just listed out by name, - theres one last obstacle in this text that Daniel had to overcome, and that was. They had been promoted over the affairs of Babylon - Dan 3:12 b. "A Higher Authority" Sermon on Daniel 3:1-30 September 3, 2006 Badin United Methodist Church . Daniel has persitent connection with God in face of conflict. So, whether this is new for you, or if this is old, let's look at a moment in Scripture that is still making an impact today. DANIEL USED HIS INFLUENCE TO THE GLORY OF GOD Living out our faith in a society that is getting increasingly more hostile to Daniel 1:1-21, Denomination: Daniel was now facing his toughest test yet. - this man stayed true to the Lord. So, his choice was between losing his life on earth or losing the Lord's daily presence. He has see kings come and go, threats come and go but the faithfulness of God remains. I. - as I look back over my life and look at what God did to bring me to Himself, and then get me started on growing. - you know in several key places He used other young people. The only thing the plotters knew would work against Daniel was his faith in God. . At times when the cat and mouse are chasing each other, Jerry will aggravate Tom and then run off, and he runs to Spike (PIC) the Dog. So, they hatch their plot against Daniel. Daniel was a man of great courage, and he showed us that we too can be courageous when faced with difficult situations. They are facing his beloved hometown Jerusalem. Confirmation Sunday Daniel 2:14-23. Certain lessons of life we can only learn in specific moments Foursquare. What God says He does! He was an honest, superior servant of the government. Who does not know how these three Hebrews were cast into the fiery furnace and came out alive? Daniel A complete expositional series on the book of Daniel. If every secret were brought into the open, are there things there that would make you ashamed? Discusses Daniel's Consistent Faithfullness to God and God's Faithfullness to Daniel. Daniel had made up in his mind that he would not eat the Kings food read more, Scripture: Daniel is put into the den of lions and a stone is placed in front of it. Steve is the author, co-author, or contributor to six books and numerous booklets. This is a series for people whose courage tank has sprung a leak. Wise living is key to understanding & avoiding folly; practice patience by taking a deep breath, talking to someone, praying, making a list & reflecting. He is a perfect example how todays Christians should remain true to the Lord in these days that are very similar to Daniels. The King and his Pagan Advisors (2:1-13) - they were off school and a number of them were looking for special opportunities to serve God. Daniel 6:1-10, Denomination: Discusses Daniel's Consistent Faithfullness to God and God's Faithfullness to Daniel. Presbyterian/Reformed. - I think Lafayette is a great place to live and raise a family..but moving to a new place is hard.its a new place and its not like the last place you lived. read more, Scripture: They despised him because he was different, he was honest and he was real. Daniel 6:1-10, Denomination: In Jesus name, Amen. SLIDE #1 - Im not talking about opinions, or views..Im talking about clear teaching of the Word of God. - we ought not to only be concerned about the big ones.we ought to be on guard for the little ones. read more, Scripture: - its been a delight to me over the years to see young people come to Purdue and say in their hearts, Im going to do more than get a degree while Im here. - Im also going to continue to grow spiritually.and Im going to look to have a ministry in the lives of others.. - so just because momma isnt looking over my spiritual shoulder doesnt mean Im going to stop living for God.. - in fact, Im going to let the freedom that comes from these days cause me to ratchet up my devotion to Him to prove the genuineness of my faith. Daniel 1:1-21, Denomination: read more, Scripture: - no, Daniel overcame the obstacle of making excuses because of his age. iv. The key verses are actually found in v26-37 (READ), _____________________________________________________. - I realize that a place like this can be intimidating. - because we do emphasize taking the Christian life seriously. - and we do emphasize growing.. - and there are a lot of solid, mature, committed believers running around here.weve been very blessed as a church.. - but if youre here and youd say, but Im just on the front end of that.. - great, we want to be a place regardless of where they are on growth spectrum.but please be encouraged by the life of Daniel.God can use even those who are young. Today, we begin a new short series, entitled, Fearless: Possessing a Lionhearted Righteousness. The Cop-out (2:4-7) You too can have such a life! The Fruit of Faithfulness This might be a familiar story to many, and if its familiar, it's because its something we need to hear again and again. FREE. Daniel faithfulness to God was always instantly rewarded, God was not going to leave him in the strange land. ii. a. 17 As for these four youths, God gave them learning and skill in all literature and wisdom, and Daniel had understanding in all visions and dreams. Kelly Hoffman answering the phone at the shelter. - and you look at this and say --- but this place wouldnt have had any parental supervision.Daniel was still faithful. His integrity was impeccable. Tonight, we get into chapter 6 in the book of Daniel. INTRODUCTION Bliss wrote a gospel song about this story that became very popular but has in our day become virtually unknown. Read Daniel 6:10-11. Jeremiah 29:11-13. The nation of Israel and their sin led them into Other. read more, Scripture: He has see kings come and go, threats come and go but the faithfulness of God remains. We see now that the Persians rule Babylon, which could be a sermon in an of itself. The Bible tells us in Daniel 1:8 that Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the portion of the kings meat, nor with the wine which he drank: therefore he requested of the prince of the eunuchs that he might not defile himself. Daniel was willing to put his faith in God and stand up for what he believed in, even if it meant going against the kings orders. Scripture Frank Hall.. - cf. Our key verses for this morning I would like us to read together out loud, which INTRODUCTION The name "Daniel"means "God is my judge" 2. The main message of this passage isn't, be like Daniel. This is a series for people whose courage tank has sprung a leak. Also, any citizen who prayed to any other God or man would be executed by being thrown into the lion's den. How do we cope with a false accusation? It's a popular board game from the 1980s that asked the players questions regarding everyday ethical and moral dilemmas. Live to Honor God What can the Christian do to proclaim their belief and trust in Him? - why do we have a Sunday school program? Christopher Doering a. We are going to wrap up our Babylonian Curveball series this morning as we look at Daniel 6. We can trust that God will give us the courage, faithfulness, and wisdom we need to live our lives for Him. - no, they faithfully did what the Word of God commanded them to do, and when the unexpected happened in their sons life he was ready. Timothy J. Keller | Apr 30, 2000 - May 21, 2000 Share. Daniel Chapter 2 Part B - If you stop to think about it, the law was utterly absurd, yet, Darius signed it because it fed his pride and boosted his ego. AUTHOR: JACK WOODARD Throughout the kingdom there were 120 district officials. *ILL> One of the main things we try to teach our kids is that they will never get in trouble for telling the truth. When we pray, do we have faith that God will answer? Denomination: (4) Chaldeans Date: April 22, 2018 So the officials pressured the king to make the decree a binding law, one that could not be changed or altered. [Genesis 12] - INPUT - What approximate date? Copyright 2003-2023 | Outreach, Inc., All rights reserved. iii. - this morning were going to begin seeing how he did it. - you dont read anything in this book that even approximates an excuse..none of this Im just young, you cant expect me to do right. Daniel An Overcoming Faith He has lived years of seeing Gods faithfulness in order to live faithfully. Grab your Bible and join us in Daniel, chapter 1, as we explore the answers to these questions and ultimately see how God is truly in control, truly God and truly sovereign. i. Daniel, Faithfulness, Steadfastness, Believers Victory, 52-week preaching calendar to help you plan your sermons, Customizable sermon manuscripts for verse-by-verse preaching, Preach with creativity and impact throughout the year, Experiencing the mercy of God in our lives, Looking to Jesus for help now and hope in the future, Help your church understand God's plan in pain. Dr. Steve Viars has served at Faith Church in Lafayette, IN since 1987. Faithfulness that Honors God l Voddie BauchamDaniel 6:1-13Voddie Baucham SermonListen to the entire Daniel Sermon series: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PB-. - God can use young people to do important things for Him. Daniel 1:1-8. Daniel 1:1-21 #sermon. i. Hebrews 11:1. like to watch that cartoon! He was a person of deep and abiding faith a. - friend, did you face any situations this week where you were tempted to compromise your relationship with Christ?..we all did.whether we recognized them or not, we all did. We first meet Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego in chapter 1 where as colleagues of Daniel they refused to defile themselves with the tainted . Christian/Church Of Christ, If you had a choice to defile your body by eating from a table filled with defiled food or starve and obey God? - We can learn a lot of things from his life and conlude on our own that it is possible to be faithful in spite of what others around us are doing. read more, Scripture: Give us the courage to stand firm in our faith, the faithfulness to trust in You, and the wisdom to understand Your plans for our lives. - Last Sunday was the culmination of any football players dream. Daniel wakes up and a new day is streaming in through the open windows. - of course youd be concerned for their safety and their well-being. - there would be the pain of not having them in your home any longer. - but youd also be wondering how they would be able to stand up under the pressure theyd face as young people. - now think about it from this perspective.what if that had happened to you back when you were 14-15 years old [for most of us, that would be looking back!] Lets start reading at v. 1. The good news from Daniel 1 is that it is possible to live for God in high school, in college, at work, and in your career. Presbyterian/Reformed. - for example, in the next chapter [that well study some day].Nebuchadnezzar had a bad dream.so he brings all of his wise men togetherthe magicians, soothsayers, fortune tellers.. - and he tells them to interpret the dream.. - and so they say?well, OK, tell us the dream and well interpret it for you. *ILL> This is a picture of my oldest brother John (PIC) He was building a house and found of that the foundation was laid out wrong so they literally had to bust of the entire thing. 4) Why should he worry about obeying God? INTRODUCTION 1 2 Next Tonight, we get into chapter 6 in the book of Daniel. Daniel remained faithful whether he was serving the Babylonian king or the Medes-Persian King. 1 Darius decided to appoint 120 satraps over the kingdom, - decide about how to end this.. - could use the illustration from McDowell -- the teacher ordered to take his Bible off his desk. Or purchase individually Title Date Author/Speaker Scripture Price ; 1. - you too can be greatly encouraged by what were studying. Daniel remained faithful whether he was serving the Babylonian king or the Medes-Persian King. 20 When he came near the den, he called to Daniel in an anguished voice, "Daniel, servant of the living God, has your God, whom you serve continually, been able to rescue you from the lions?" - think of it --- Daniel was being taken out of what?..the landthe PLACE he loved. - are you still going to serve God? - another one of the OT prophets, Zechariah said.its not by might, nor by power.. - of course all of that begins with a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. He may never promote you in the eyes of men, but He sees everything you do for Him. On the other hand, if he compromised his commitment to the Lord by ceasing to pray, he would displease the Lord and lose the Lord's protection and guidance. God promises us in James 1:5 that If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him. We can trust that God will give us the wisdom we need to make decisions and to understand the plans He has for our lives. God has given us the gifts of the Spirit to use for His glory and to build up the church. But they found no corruption or compromise whatsoever. - also, this food had probably been offered up to some foreign gods. Other. So, we are introduced to the Daniel 1-6, Jeremiah 29-31 Actually, I am concluding my sermon series at the end of chapter 6. Today, we begin a new short series, entitled, Fearless: Possessing a Lionhearted Righteousness. Daniel Chapter 2 Part B - to make it to the Super Bowl, and play before the largest TV audience of the year. That is not so. The governors and straps knew that King Darius had taken a liking to Daniel and was planning on putting Daniel over them all. What God says He does! - now, from a parental perspective, can you imagine what it would be like if a couple of your teenagers were taken out of your home and carted off to a foreign land? Daniel rose from a grave to only die at a later date; Jesus rose from the grave and lives forever. - its interesting to watch young people go off to college. - there are some striking parallels to Daniels situation and that of many students in college - talk about a place that tries to make Babylonians out of people.unfortunately that is true on many college campuses. "Daniel in the lion's den" is a story of both courage and bravery, but most of all, about true faithfulness. 19 And the king spoke with them, and among all o. - what about those who havent had a geographic change but something is different in circumstances? - somebody cared about teaching truthand living for truth.and modeling truth. - and it wasnt because they knew this was going to Daniel at age 14 so they hurried up and got him ready. Background Information - there are several lessons that flow out of that. They urged Darius to issue a decree stating that every citizen could pray only to the king for 30 days. When old, he persisted in serving God despite threats against his life - Dan 6:10 3. You will see in verse 13 that they refer to Daniel as the exile from Judah. - he didnt live by the motto --- Ill serve God as long as everything is going my way. We are to learn from his life and remain faithful to God in every area of our lives. read more, Scripture: Guess what, this faith is going to come under . The king seals it with his ring along with the rings of his nobles. The Faithfulness Of Daniel Series Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 3, 2022 (message contributor) (rate this sermon) | 1,668 views Scripture: Daniel 6:1-15 Denomination: Baptist Summary: Daniel's faith remained strong even when threatened with his life. 2) Gods faithfulness gives us convictions for temptations. As a youth, he purposed not to defile himself - Dan 1:8 b. Good morning brothers and sisters! The new government had three governors of which Daniel was one of them. Some of them are listed by name and then by faith what they accomplished, like Abraham and Moses who we looked at. . - can you imagine that.were not talking about quarter pounders and fries, here. Others are just listed out by name, v4. This week we begin our study through the book of Daniel! - for us, moving is the American way. Daniel, like many of the young people in America today, was born in a time when his Daniel 6, Daniel 6:10-11, Daniel 6:1-15, Daniel 6:1-3, Daniel 6:4-9, Sermon Topics: Of course, Darius' major concern in forming the new government was to secure the loyalty of the newly conquered people. All they needed to do was to conform outwardly b. 3) The main characters of this chapter are the king of Babylon, Nebuchadnezzar, and the three Hebrew children, Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego. Daniels story is compelling, not because of the supernatural but because of the persistent connection he has with God in the face of conflict. Enter your email address and we will send you a link to reset your password. It is called "Dare to be a Daniel.". The Book of Daniel demonstrates that God is in Controlthe control of our destinies, of governments, and nations. 3. __________________________________________ - in their minds, if that could be accomplished, it would work out best for them and best for him. Daniel 1:1-17, Denomination: Copyright 2003-2023 | Outreach, Inc., All rights reserved. The King and his Pagan Advisors (2:1-13) We are called to humble ourselves before God, pray, seek His face, and turn away from our wicked ways for His forgiveness and healing. View Pastor Viars' Salvation Testimony Video, 5526 State Road 26 EastLafayette, IN 47905. Daniel was now facing his toughest test yet. The Babylonian kingdom fell to the Medes and Persians just as Daniel told Nebuchadnezzar that it would. They inspire and challenge us. - who am I going to seek to please? read more, Scripture: The one thing that I see from this passage is the strong testimony that Daniel had. To whom was it written and why? Free Sermons and Sermon Outlines for Preaching : What Small Groups Do Bestand What They Don't, The Power Of Choosing To Be A Touchable Leader. I have been asking some of you when and where you need courage. - he had a reputation for being wicked and ruthless. - Im happy to tell you that it didnt work. Heavenly Father, thank you for the example of Daniel. read more, Scripture: To save their situation a. The Fear (2:1) - the beauty of this is.that doesnt have to happen.