Sermons on Daniel 1:1-6:23:

Lessons For God's People Today

Contributed by Ian Wilson on Oct 18, 2000

LESSONS FOR MODER DAY CHRISTIANS FROM THE PAST – 1.

LESSONS FOR MODER DAY CHRISTIANS FROM THE PAST – 1. AVOID THAT WHICH THE WORLD WORSHIPS Belshazzar the king made a great feast to a thousand of his lords, and drank wine before the thousand. A. INDULGENCE – PLEASURE SEEKING WORLD [2] Belshazzar, whiles he tasted the wine, B. INTOXICATION - ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 5:1

Belshazzar's Feast Series

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Oct 18, 2000

Belshazzar’s drunken feasting turned into sacrilege resulting in God’s judgement and Daniel courageously delivered God’s verdict to the doomed king.

DANIEL 5 - BELSHAZZAR’S FEAST This chapter deals with Belshazzar’s feast and makes a striking contrast with the previous chapter which described Nebuchadnezzar’s conversion. Both kings heard the Word of God - and for them it was a final word - but what a difference in their response. The author ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 5:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

In The Lion's Den Series

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Oct 18, 2000

Daniel’s faith was tested again in his refusal to compromise on his worship of God contrasting with the corruption of King Darius’ court.

DANIEL 6 - IN THE LION’S DEN The title to this chapter is symbolic of the situation in which Daniel found himself. Here we have a character study of three types of people, the Good, the Bad and the Indifferent - as symbolised by Daniel, his enemies and King Darius. All three types are met in ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

Daniel In The Den Of Lions

Contributed by Ian Wilson on Oct 18, 2000

Daniel chapter six is probably one of the best-known chapters in all of Gods word.

Daniel chapter six is probably one of the best-known chapters in all of Gods word. What child doesn’t know about Daniel in the lion’s den. As children we would sing – “Daniel was a man of prayer daily he prayed three times” I believe there are two themes in this wonderful chapter. Satan’s Devices ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-28

Learning God's Way

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Introductory Comments 1.

Introductory Comments 1. Today is the day when we celebrate what we have learned in the past year in Sunday School. Many of you have studied hard and have memorized many verses from God’s word. You have been taught by teachers who have spent hours preparing to teach you those things that are most ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Godly Living In A Pagan World

Contributed by R. Darrel Davis on Oct 18, 2000

Interrogative: How do I live in this world without becoming like this world? Introduction: “But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself…” Have any of you ever asked this question: How do I live in this world without becoming like this world? If not, then why not? As a Chris

Interrogative: How do I live in this world without becoming like this world? Introduction: “But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself…” Have any of you ever asked this question: How do I live in this world without becoming like this world? If not, then why not? As a ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The God Who Is Supreme

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

III. THE GOD WHO IS SUPREME IN SAVING POWER DESERVES OUR UNSWERVING LOYALTY DESPITE THE PRESSURE OF INTENSE PERSECUTION (CHAP.

III. THE GOD WHO IS SUPREME IN SAVING POWER DESERVES OUR UNSWERVING LOYALTY DESPITE THE PRESSURE OF INTENSE PERSECUTION (CHAP. 3) Background: Daniel and his friends were in a pagan environment that was hostile towards the worship of the true God. They faced the dilemma of remaining faithful to ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Pride - A Deadly Sin

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Introductory Comments 1.

Introductory Comments 1. It was a sinister looking scene. Before me stood carts covered with all kinds of objects - sharp probing picks, drill heads, and other objects I could not identify, except for the syringe that looked larger than any I had ever seen before. In the middle if the carts was the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 5:18-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

In The Lion's Den

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: There are some things worth dying for.

Thesis: There are some things worth dying for. Intro.: 1. Daniel 6 .... "Daniel in the Lion's Den." 2. Describe historical situation--Babylonian captivity. I. READING THE STORY. < Pausing to comment ... > A. AFTER VERSE 5: 1. "Neither corrupt nor negligent"--Careful scrutiny of most people's ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-8

Daniel's Three Important Decisions

Contributed by David Scolforo on Oct 18, 2000

SOMEONE OBSERVED, ONLY MEDIOCRE PEOPLE ARE ALWAYS AT THEIR BEST.

SOMEONE OBSERVED, ONLY MEDIOCRE PEOPLE ARE ALWAYS AT THEIR BEST. THE FINE LINE BETWEEN SUCCESS AND FAILURE IS REALLY QUITE BROAD AND WELL DEFINED. IT IS NOT COINCIDENTAL THAT SOME PEOPLE EXCEL AT WHAT THEY DO WHILE OTHERS BARELY GET BY. THERE ARE REASONS WHY WE ACHIEVE AND THERE ARE REASONS WHY ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-23

The World Program Of Re-Education Series

Contributed by Michael Stover on Oct 20, 2001

King Nebuchadnezzar’s program for re-education of the captives from Judah looks remarkably like what we see in our society today.

King Neb’s re-education program aimed at causing the captives to: I. Compromise Their Ideals A. For Them 1. Education 2. Diet B. For Us 1. Education 2. Media 3. Send messages like: a. Bible is not true/relevant b. Christians are the minority c. Christianity is not relevant II. Lose Their ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:3-7

Denomination: Baptist

How To Do Right When Everybody's Doing Wrong

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Oct 20, 2001

Just Say No to Evil.

How To Do Right When Everybody’s Doing Wrong Daniel 1:1-21 "But everybody’s doing it!!" Anyone who has children or grandchildren has heard this many times. Because a large group, usually not everybody, is doing it kids want to justify themselves engaging in whatever the it is that ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

A Man Of Tranquility Series

Contributed by Michael Stover on Oct 24, 2001

Obedience and confidence in God will rid us of fear.

Obedience & Confidence in God will rid us or Fear The Hebrew boys dared to do a: I. Courageous Act A. Their refusal could have been taken as an insult 1. King Neb was dangerous 2. Put out Zedekiah’s eyes (2 Kings 25:7) 3. Wise men to be slain (2:5) 4. Fiery Furnace (chapter 3) B. Peer pressure ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:8-9, Daniel 2:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Praise Of Answered Prayer Series

Contributed by Michael Stover on Nov 2, 2001

Daniel gives a beautiful illustration of thanksgiving for answered prayer. Do you pause to give God thanks?

Ten lepers Luke 17:17-18, “So Jesus answered and said, “Were there not ten cleansed? But where are the nine? Were there not any found who returned to give glory to God except this foreigner?” We should be careful to give thanks to God; He is powerful to answer prayer! I. Intellectual ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:17-18, Daniel 2:19-23

Denomination: Baptist

How Will You Weigh On God's Scale?

Contributed by Al Hood on Nov 6, 2001

Looking at the handwriting on the wall found in Daniel 5.

HOW WILL YOU WEIGH ON GOD’S SCALES? SCRIPTURE: DANIEL 5:1-31... INTORDUCTION: * Going to the doctor and getting the news about my age and weight. * Belshazzar is the leader of Babylon - his father, Nabonidas is holed up in Ninevah - while the Persians are beseiging the city. I. ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 5:1-31

Denomination: Baptist