Sermons on Ashpenaz:

Daniel Overview Series

Contributed by Darren Rogers on Feb 25, 2009

A Summary of the book of Daniel

Daniel – Summary Daniel Outline I. God’s Man in Babylon (1-6) a. Daniel’s Preparation (1) b. Nebuchadnezzar’s Dream (2) c. The Fiery Furnace (3) d. Nebuchadnezzar’s Humiliation (4) e. Handwriting on the Wall (5) f. The Lion’s Den (6) II. God’s Prophet for Israel (7-12) a. His Vision of the four ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Captivity Of A Nation Series

Contributed by Phillip Smith on Jan 30, 2023

If punishment and discipline of a nation is ineffective, God will cause a nation to enter into captivity. Look at the nation of Judah and their captivity.

In our previous study, we ended with Jehoiakim being King of Judah and Nebuchadnezzar besieged Jerusalem. 2 Kings 24:1. 24 In his days Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon came up, and Jehoiakim became his servant three years: then he turned and rebelled against him. Secular history calls this king ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 27:1-11, Jeremiah 25:8-11, 2 Kings 25:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Protection In Captivity Series

Contributed by Phillip Smith on Jan 30, 2023

God will never forsake His own. In captivity, God will protect the righteous from evil rulers so their captivity will be no more than they can stand. Look at the life of Daniel, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego.

Let us begin a study of the book of Daniel to understand the protection of righteous Hebrew children during the captivity. God has always promised to his righteous he would always be with them in time of peril. The very nature of man is to wonder or worry about their future. When under stress, the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:13-30, Daniel 1:1-18, Daniel 2:19-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Daniel's Holy Determination

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Mar 15, 2003

Determination determines our direction in life, both secular and spiritual, and therefore, we as Christians, need to possess a holy determination to serve, please and obey God.

Daniel’s Holy Determination Text: Dan.1: 8; I Cor.15: 58 Intro: We hear much these days about determination. Certainly, determination is a required asset for most any endeavor. If one expects to lose unwanted pounds, they must be determined to do so. If one would develop a thriving ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:8, 1 Corinthians 15:58

Denomination: Baptist

Ready To Risk? Series

Contributed by John Harvey on Sep 10, 2006

In order to get all we can out of our relationship with God we must risk all we are.

Dare to Pursue “Ready to Risk?” September 10, 2006 Introduction: Risks can be scary. Risks can be life-changing and exhilarating, or they can be disasters. Some risks are easy to take and others come with considerable calculation of the costs. One constant thing about life is that we are going to ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Nobody Will See Your Sine If You Are No Different Than The World Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Jan 29, 2022

God tells us in both the Old and New Testament to let our light shine. That will not happen if we are no different than the world.

ILLUSTRATION In Daniel chapter 12, there is a verse that every Christian should memorize. And it is: Daniel 12:3 (NKJV) 3 Those who are wise shall shine Like the brightness of the firmament, and those who turn many to righteousness Like the stars forever and ever. In the first part of the verse, ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

How To Live In Sin City

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Jun 14, 2002

How to be "in" the world, but not "of" the world.

How to Live in Sin City Dan 1:1-21 1 In the third year of the reign of Jehoiakim king of Judah, Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon came to Jerusalem and besieged it. 2 And the Lord delivered Jehoiakim king of Judah into his hand, along with some of the articles from the temple of God. These he ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-21

Denomination: Wesleyan

Take It To The Limit- Morals Series

Contributed by Tim Hedberg on Mar 10, 2008

Don’t cave under pressure, keep your convictions.

Take It To The Limit February 3, 2008 Daniel 1:1-21 On the top of your bulletin is a quote. A quote I found in an article in our Skagit Valley Herald back in December. It was an article about learning to say no. In order to live into your life. In order to live your life. In order to not let ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Compromise? No, It’s Time To Stand Up!

Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 8, 2013

Like today, Daniel and his friends faced an onslaught of hedonistic culture attempting to overpower their faith and morals. They determined to resist the influence and God rewarded them by promoting them to the highest positions in Government. It's time f

COMPROMISE? NO, IT’S TIME TO STAND UP! Dan. 1:3-20 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. One hot summer day, a man was filling up his black pickup truck at the local gas station. He wasn't very careful, and he got gasoline all over his jacket's left sleeve. 2. He ignored it, and left the station after ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:3-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Story -Chapter 18 Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 6, 2014

Daniel shows us how we can live out our faith in the real world!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Welcome! • Today we as we explore chapter 18 of The Story we will being dealing with a chapter that hits us as close to where we live than any other thus far. • Living out our faith in a society that is getting increasingly more hostile to ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Not Of This World

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jul 9, 2015

Daniel 1

NOT OF THIS WORLD (DANIEL 1) Avram Grant is known as the manager who succeeded Jose Mourinho at Chelsea Football Club when the latter left in 2007. Grant was unaware of his father's full story as a Holocaust survivor until he was a teenager when he heard his father screaming in his sleep. His ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Development Of A Man/Woman Of God

Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 22, 2019

Daniel, a normal believer, was transformed into a person of such insight and faith, that he was promoted to serve 5 kings from three different conquering nations. What steps did he take that caused such a transformation?

THE DEVELOPMENT OF A MAN/WOMAN OF GOD Dan. 1:3-17 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: FREE HAIRCUTS 1. One day a Barber cut a minister’s hair. When the minister reached for his wallet, the barber said, “No Reverend, it’s on me.” Next morning, as if by magic, there were 10 silver coins on his doorstep. 2. ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:3-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Daniel Series

Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Apr 1, 2007

This sermon focuses on the life and ministry of Daniel.

Introduction: Last week we began a series of sermons on Hero’s of the Faith, by talking about Moses. I was going to continue talking about Moses today, but then changed my mind. Instead I want to focus your attention on another great Hero of the faith, a man named Daniel. The story of Daniel ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Daniel 1: Don't Compromise Your Anointing Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Aug 20, 2017

A series studying through Daniel

Title: Don't Compromise Your Anointing Theme: To show that we don’t have to compromise even in the midst of evil. Text: Daniel 1 Introduction Overview of The Book of Daniel is not about Daniel. Like Abraham, Moses, and Joshua, Daniel was God's vessel, a tool in his hands to accomplish his ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-21

Denomination: Church Of God

Part 6 - The Evangel Of Worship Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Feb 18, 2020

we put quite a bit of effort into being attractional to the culture outside of the church. But is this really the best approach? How much is the church allowing culture to influence worship? When we understand the evangelistic nature of worship, we can better approach our role.

www.gracecommunity.com In 1940, a small country called Latvia in Europe was annexed into Russia. Most of us have never heard of it. It lived under the alien rule of Russian communism until they regained their freedom in 1991 when the iron curtain fell. They lost their freedom, their culture, ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-10, Matthew 15:11, Matthew 5:13-15

Denomination: Brethren