Sermons on Daniel 1:3-3:18:

But If Not... Or Five Facts About Faith

Contributed by Wayne Burnett on Jun 24, 2001

THIS MESSAGE EXAMINES FIVE ASPECTS OF SHADRACH, MESHACH AND ABEDNEGO’S FAITH WHEN THEY WERE CONFRONTED WITH THE BURNING FIERY FURNACE

BUT IF NOT.... OR FIVE FACTS ABOUT FAITH DAN 3:10-18 I. BACKGROUND II. AN ENCOUNTER WITH FAITH A. (15) Given a second chance - “If you be ready...” B. “Who is that God that shall deliver out of my hands?” C. ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:10-18

Denomination: Church Of God

Dare To Be A Daniel:dare Not To Defile Series

Contributed by Bob Aubuchon on Jun 27, 2001

Daniel dared not to defile himself with the appetite of the world.

How would you like to be Daniel? Approximately at the age of sixteen he was taken captive (vs.4) and sent off to live in Babylon, a place that was foreign to work of God and to be amongst a people that was anti-God in their living. The world we live in is tuned to the likes of Babylon … a place ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

Dare To Be A Daniel:dare To Seek The Mercies Series

Contributed by Bob Aubuchon on Jun 27, 2001

Daniel sought the mercies of God in the face of disaster.

Daniel 2:17-19 Then Daniel went to his house, and made the decision known to Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah, his companions, 18 that they might seek mercies from the God of heaven concerning this secret, so that Daniel and his companions might not perish with the rest of the wise men of Babylon. ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

Will The Real Christian Please Stand Up?

Contributed by Johnny Carver on Jun 29, 2001

This message encourages Christians to take a stand as a witness so this world can see there are real Christians that are unafraid to let their faith become visible.

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-18 Title: “Will the Real Christian Please Stand Up?” Introduction: There was a game show on the television many years ago called, “To Tell the Truth.” Three people would be questioned on the show by a panel of four people to determine who was really what they said they ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hanging On Through The Hairpin Curves (Managing Stress) Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Jul 3, 2001

A Biblical model for managing stress

Stress Management Daniel 3 April 18, 1999 Morning Service Introduction I. The Biosphere A. The purpose: Team of scientist created a world inside a giant bubble, the goal was to create simulated living conditions for humans underground, the site was tested by the team - they lived in the structure ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-30

Denomination: Church Of God

Faith In The Fire

Contributed by Lacell Sherman on Jul 4, 2001

This sermon is about having an unshakeable faith.

There was a Pastor, who after the usual Sunday Evening Hymns, stood up, walked over to the pulpit and, before he gave his sermon for the evening, briefly introduced a guest minister who was in service that evening. In the introduction, the Pastor told the congregation that the guest minister ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:14-26, Daniel 3:28-29

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Commendable Kids In Corrupted Kingdom

Contributed by Rodney Mason on Aug 3, 2001

A challenge to God’s children to remain faithful in spite of their surroundings.

Introduction: The writer of the book we are coming from is the prophet Daniel. He is a royal descendent, most likely a prince. He is taken captive in the 1st Babylonian Exile in 605 B.C., and remained in exile for the entire length. Daniel writes in a time that is diffuculty for God’s chosen ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:3-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Story Of Daniel - A Hero In A Pagan Culture Series

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Aug 6, 2001

The Bible is quite literally an anthology of hero stories. The writer chooses the most crucial events in the hero’s life and builds his story on those key moments. Let’s look at The Story of Daniel - A Hero in a Pagan Culture.

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: Creating and choosing heroes are one of the most significant things that cultures do. We see this everyday in one way or another. Watch ESPN Sports Center, and you can see an entire evening of basketball games reduced to a couple of minutes by Kenny Mayne and Dan ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:21

The Making Of A Character Series

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Oct 18, 2000

God had chosen Daniel for special serive but before being entrusted with responsibility his spiritual character was tested.

DANIEL 1 - THE MAKING OF A CHARACTER Three times in the book Daniel is referred to as a man "highly esteemed", or as the Authorised Version puts it, "a man greatly beloved". He was truly a noble character, but how did it come about? Was he born with this built into his genes? No, spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-21, Daniel 3:13

Denomination: Baptist

Nebuchadnezzar's Dream Revealed Series

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Oct 18, 2000

Daniel lived in Babylon in a culture steeped in superstition but by keeping to God’s principles he was able to bring glory to his God which serving Nebuchadnezzar in revealing future events.

DANIEL 2 - NEBUCHADNEZZAR’S DREAM REVEALED In the first chapter, Daniel establishes his credentials as a young man whom God could trust - he had proved faithful to God’s laws in refusing to defile himself by accepting a diet of unclean food which would have compromised his Hebrew faith. Three ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:1-49

Denomination: Baptist

The Reward Of Faithfulness Series

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Oct 18, 2000

Daniel’s colleagues faced a dilemma - compromise their faith in God or die - but refusing to do so, God stood by them in their hour of peril.

The story of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego in the burning, fiery furnace is a favourite in the Old Testament and it has enjoyed its popularity since the earliest days in the Christian church when the first generation of Christians in Rome were being persecuted for their faith. The story was ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

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

How To Meet Trouble

Contributed by J. Richard Lord, Jr. on Aug 16, 2001

Trials and Troubles come our way in life. Daniel taught us how to meet them.

HOW TO MEET TROUBLE Daniel 2:1-28 INTRO: In the course of our life we sometimes come up against major trouble. It can be with our health, our job or our family. It is usually the kind of thing that threatens to tear our family and us apart. How we meet this trouble quite often determines ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:1-28

Denomination: Holiness

Courage

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Aug 26, 2001

Courage is critically important, because it is at the center of all the other Christian virtues. What convictions undergird and strengthen our courage?

This morning, I’d like us to consider the topic of "courage". Not merely courage in a general sense, as an admirable character quality, or as a moral virtue that we should seek to cultivate. But specifically, as an aspect of Christian faith. I’d like for us to consider what part courage plays in ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1

Denomination: Baptist