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  • Otis McMillan avatar

    Be People Of Excellence In A Generation Of Compromise Series

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Aug 8, 2023
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    What does the word excellence mean to you? To me excellence means to be consistent in good character, attitude, quality, and standards. It means to be unapologetically different. Being a person of excellence is a continuous process and should the goal for every believer.

    Subject: Be People of Excellence in a Generation of Compromise Scripture: Daniel 1:8-21 “But Daniel was determined not to defile himself by eating the food and wine given to them by the king. He asked the chief of staff for permission not to eat these unacceptable foods. 9 Now God had given the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Striving For Excellence Means Picking Godly Friends Series

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Aug 8, 2023
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    We often think that self-control comes from within, yet many of our actions depend just as much on our friends and family as ourselves. Those we surround ourselves with have the power to make us better or worse. Daniel knew how to pick godly friends. Do you, your success might depend it.

    Sermon – Striving for Excellence Means Picking Godly Friends Scripture Lessons - Daniel 1:6 Now among these were of the children of Judah, Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah: Daniel picked godly friends who were willing to stand with him. They stood with him in his decision not to eat the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Forbidden Food

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Aug 12, 2023
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    The Forbidden Food - Daniel chapter 1 verse 1-21 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: • Conquest (vs 1-2) • Conscription (vs 3-7) • Courage (vs 8-16) • Choice (vs 17-21) SERMON BODY: ill: • I have a list of opposites, • I will give you a word and collectively shout out the opposite. • Happy x sad • Above x below • Broad x narrow • Ability x inability • Import x ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Uncompromising Faith In A Compromising World

    Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Aug 30, 2023
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    The stories of Daniel and his friends in the Bible show us how to live an uncompromising faith in a compromising world. They refused to compromise their beliefs, even when faced with death, and they were ultimately rewarded for their faithfulness.

    Introduction: Dear Brothers and Sisters. As we gather today, I want to take a moment to invite you to journey back in time, to a world much different from our own, yet one that bears striking similarities to our current day. The Bible recounts the stories of individuals who stood unflinchingly ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Daniel - The University Years Series

    Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on May 12, 2023
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    The decision not to defile yourself is not made in the heat of passion or at the bar stool or in the twinkie aisle or at the office watercooler or at your computer when no one is looking. That decision must be made before the temptation ever presents itself.

    May 13, 2023 Historical Housekeeping The book of Daniel is divided into 2 sections – the narratives (stories) and the prophetic visions. The central theme of the book is the Sovereignty of God over all the earth – including nations who do not acknowledge Him. Chapters 1:1-2:4a were written ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Being Real In A World Being Fake

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jun 19, 2023
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    it is time to be real to a world that is confused about a lot of things of life.

    Being Real in a world being Fake Daniel chapter 1:1-21 Introduction- Our leadership team has been down in Philly for District Assembly. It happens once a year around this time and I want to talk a minute about it and its importance for the whole church not just those who are delegates that ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Resolved Series

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Feb 13, 2023
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    Daniel and his three friends resolved not to defile themselves with the King's food

    Fearless in Babylon Daniel 1 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 1-08-2023 ? God’s Sovereignty The year is 605 B.C. and the world is in chaos. The Egyptians attempted to invade Babylon. A young prince, by the name of Nebuchadnezzar, soundly defeated the Egyptians at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Daniel: A Man Of No Compromise Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Feb 17, 2023
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    Daniel’s life from teenager to old man is an example of no compromise. He was not bent by outside pressures. What Daniel did or did not do was determined by his inward convictions and not the outward situations.

    Daniel: A Man of No Compromise Daniel 1 We often associate Daniel with the lion’s den. When we do that, we are looking at Daniel when he was an old man. He was a senior adult when he was thrown in the lion’s den. This account of Daniel where he is thrown in the fiery furnace is when he was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living In Babylon: Clear The Clutter Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on May 10, 2022
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    We no longer live in a Christian nation. In this 5-week series, we are going to focus on the life of a believer in God who was forced to live in Babylon and draw from his life principles for us. He lived in Babylon. We live in Babylon. He was pulled away from God. We are pulled away from God.

    FAITH FOR EXILES: LIVING IN BABYLON CLEAR THE CLUTTER DANIEL 1:1-21 INTRODUCTION Today we begin a 5-week sermon series that will focus our attention on a basic truth that not all of us want to admit. We find it difficult to admit if we can at all. There should be a support group for those who ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Being Real In A Real World

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jun 24, 2022
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    The world is looking for us to be real. if we are to be Christ-like they want to see it in our lives.

    Being Real in a Real World Daniel chapter 1:1-21 Introduction- Good Morning Church If you would turn with me to the Book of Daniel Chapter One we will find our text and message for this morning. Daniel is in the Old Testament between Ezekiel and Hosea. As your turning there let’s pray. Prayer- ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    A Faith That’s Sincere.

    Contributed by Kenneth R. Jenkins on Mar 9, 2022
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    If you had a choice to defile your body by eating from a table filled with defiled food or starve and obey God? The young men in your hearing had to face that decision in front of the Persian king.

    If you had a choice to defile your body by eating from a table filled with defiled food or starve and obey God? The young men in your hearing had to face that decision in front of the Persian king. God Brought Favor for You. Daniel had made up in his mind that he would not eat the King’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Babylon- When The Enemy Attacks Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 27, 2022
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    This is the 6th Sermon in the Series "Biblical Cities- Babylon".

    Series: Biblical Cities- Babylon [#6] BABYLON- WHEN THE ENEMY ATTACKS Psalm 137:1 Introduction: We are continuing in our study of Babylon. The city is the 2nd on the list of most mentions. Babylon is mentioned 286 times in the Bible. It means “the gate of god(s). Psalm 137:1 Tonight, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christopher Arch avatar

    Standing Alone In A Hostile Environment

    Contributed by Christopher Arch on Sep 27, 2025
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    Series on Daniel

    Title: “Living for God in a Hostile Environment” Script: Daniel 1 Type: Expository Series Where: GNBC 9-28-25 Intro: There will be times in your life that you will be challenged to stand alone. Sometimes, you’ll find yourself in situations where you will need to decide if you will obey God or ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Dynamic Disciples Striving To Be Men Of Excellence

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jul 30, 2025
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    In Daniel, we find encouragement that build faith and hope, great examples worthy of imitation, and something to direct our thoughts to Christ Jesus, his death burial, resurrection and his glorious return.

    Subject: "Dynamic Disciples Striving to be Men of Excellence " Text: Daniel 1:8-21 “But Daniel was determined not to defile himself by eating the food and wine given to them by the king. He asked the chief of staff for permission not to eat these unacceptable foods. Now God had given the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    How To Do Right When Everybody's Doing Wrong

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Oct 20, 2001
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    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

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    Denomination: Baptist