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  • Ray Ellis avatar

    Living A Life Without Compromise

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Aug 6, 2002
    based on 252 ratings
     | 64,347 views

    You can life a live without compromise by making several commitments.

    Living A Life Without Compromise Daniel 1:1-20 The life of Daniel is the story of a young man that “Lived a Life Without Compromise.” The setting for the book of Daniel is during the third year reign of Jehoidakim king of Judah. Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon occupied the territory of Judah. ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Rick Adams avatar

    Dealing With Life's Gray Areas

    Contributed by Rick Adams on Feb 10, 2002
    based on 180 ratings
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    Four practical questions to ask yourself when faced with a questionable situation.

    NOTE: My manuscripts are basically my thoughts on paper. Typically, I use them as a guide, not verbatim. Very rarely do I preach my message exactly the way I wrote it. If you would like to hear the message preached, please visit Abundant Life Fellowship’s multimedia page at ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rodney Mason avatar

    Commendable Kids In Corrupted Kingdom

    Contributed by Rodney Mason on Aug 3, 2001
    based on 125 ratings
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    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

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Living Above The Crowd Series

    Contributed by Michael Stover on Sep 5, 2001
    based on 94 ratings
     | 4,757 views

    Dare to be a Daniel.....How?

    I. Man of Purpose A. Holiness (chapter 1) B. Glorify God (chapter 2) C. Serve God alone (chapter 3; Daniel’s friends) D. Preach Repentance (chapter 4) E. Warn of Judgment (chapter 5) F. Consistency (chapter 6) II. Man of Prayer A. Bad times - 2:18; King Neb’s dream B. Good times - 9; prayer of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bruce Howell avatar

    How To Live In Sin City

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Jun 14, 2002
    based on 88 ratings
     | 7,434 views

    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

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Jerry Flury avatar

    Living For God In An Ungodly World

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jul 17, 2002
    based on 147 ratings
     | 21,404 views

    The World culture seeks to change who and what we are. Four Hebrew children demonstrate how to stand in the midst of an ungodly culture.

    LIVING FOR GOD IN AN UNGODLY WORLD DANIEL 1:1-8 INTRODUCTION: In 605 B.C., Nebuchadnezzar, the king of Babylon, conquered the Southern Kingdom, Judah and with the conquest took into captivity a group of bright young future leaders of Judah. Among these captives were four young men, Hananiah, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ely Lambert avatar

    God Blesses Those Who Obey Him Series

    Contributed by Ely Lambert on Jul 25, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
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    The book of Daniel begins with an appropriate struggle for Israelites in a foreign land, and because of their obedient faith they are blessed.

    I. Illustration “The State of the Nation Address I grew up in rural America in the 50’s and 60’s. On any given day, you could walk through the high school parking lot and observe that half the vehicles parked there were trucks with windows rolled down and doors unlocked. Most of them carried, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Vegi-Tale

    Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Jul 26, 2002
    based on 26 ratings
     | 3,214 views

    In spite of dark circumstances God gives his people what they need to thrive through it all. Therefore we should eat our veggies.

    - - - - - - - - - All scripture is from the New Living Translation (NLT). - - - - - - - - - A few weeks ago the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the phrase “One nation under God” in the pledge of allegiance is unconstitutional – actually more specifically using such a pledge in a ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    The Benefits Of God's Gift Of Creativity

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 5, 2001
    based on 47 ratings
     | 8,266 views

    Our Creator has given us creative energies and abilities that He wants us to use to help expand His kingdom and righteousness. Many non-christians think Christians are boring and stuck in their worn out traditional ways of doing things. God gave Daniel ex

    Creativity Daniel’s Bright Idea – Daniel 1 Creativity = to invent, to come up with a new way of presenting ideas, concepts and useful things. Creative people have a way of always keeping life interesting, innovative and invigorating. Our Creator has given us creative energies and abilities ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Dare To Be A Daniel:dare Not To Defile Series

    Contributed by Bob Aubuchon on Jun 27, 2001
    based on 105 ratings
     | 18,472 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Harry Wood avatar

    What Shall America Do?

    Contributed by Harry Wood on Feb 24, 2002
    based on 21 ratings
     | 3,139 views

    A positive reaction for us after the September 11th horrific events. Please read and pass this on!

    We have just seen one of the greatest unbelievable things happen to America. I want to make some very strong statements that will be a test of my own strength as a born again, Bible believing Minister of the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ. As we have now seen the horrific events that has touched ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Derrick Strickland avatar

    A Non-Negotiable Faith

    Contributed by Derrick Strickland on Mar 1, 2002
    based on 251 ratings
     | 21,912 views

    Daniel demonstrates how we can maintain our faith in a compromising environment.

    “A NON-NEGOTIABLE FAITH” Daniel 1:1-16 INTRO: 1. Sometimes our faith can become an inconvenience. It will place us in inconvenient situation. a. It can put us at odds with those around us. If not, it’s time you take a look at your relationship with God. b. ILL. When the boss man suggests ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Robert Thomas avatar

    I Know That I Can Stand

    Contributed by Robert Thomas on Mar 12, 2002
    based on 31 ratings
     | 4,863 views

    A look at the life of Daniel to gain strenght to stand for the Lord in any situation

    I Know That I Can Stand Daniel 1 Introduction: NOTICE: While in this office speak in a low, soothing tone and do not disagree with me in any manner. Please be informed that excess noise and any non-concurrence causes great gastric difficulty, hyper-peristalsis, hyper-secretion of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    Daniel: A Committed Man Of God

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 27, 2002
    based on 41 ratings
     | 41,016 views

    Daniel was a man committed to the spirit and as a result it influenced his life situation, rather than letting his life situations influence him.

    Daniel: A Committed man of God Thesis: Daniel was a man committed to the spirit and as a result it influenced his life situation, rather than letting his life situations influence him. Text: Proverbs 16:3 “Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and your plans will succeed.” Illustration: Video ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mike Spain avatar

    The Pursuit Of Excellence

    Contributed by Mike Spain on Apr 2, 2002
    based on 144 ratings
     | 14,762 views

    Here is a motivational message that will drive home the point that pursuing excellence is not always fun, and may not bring instant results. However, the end result (if found in Christ) is worth more than gold.

    The proof of your DESIRE is in your PURSUIT! Daniel 1:8-17 Daniel 3:13-18 Four theorems from the text 1. The pursuit of excellence will most always seem foreign to those on the OUTSIDE looking IN! (See Dan. 1:10 and 3:14) In 1:10 - The official didn’t understand why Daniel would not eat the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational