Sermons on Daniel Diet:

What Must They Say About Your God?

Contributed by Michelle Holsinger on Mar 8, 2008

People began to talk about who Daniel’s God was once he came out to the lion’s den.

What must they say about your God? Daniel 6:12-27 Then they came near, and spake before the king concerning the king’s decree; Hast thou not signed a decree, that every man that shall ask [a petition] of any God or man within thirty days, save of thee, O king, shall be cast into the den of lions? ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:12-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Getting Inside Society Without Letting Society Get Inside Of You Series

Contributed by Art Campbell on Nov 12, 2007

How can we infiltrate our culture without letting it’s values infiltrate us? Daniel and his friends faced this issue...

One of the questions thoughtful Christians often ask when we’re trying to live incarnationally – putting flesh on the gospel – is how far should we go in accommodating ourselves to our culture? What’s OK for a Christian to do and what’s not when we’re trying to reach people where we are? For ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

What Commit-Ment

Contributed by Jason Winters on Sep 15, 2007

Sermon on commitment from Proverbs 16:3

What Commit-ment?! Proverbs 16:3 “Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and your plans will succeed.” Illustration: Video Clip from Mr. Holland’s Opus – The scene is at the end of the movie when he has been let go because of budget cuts. He wonders if he made a difference. He is escorted into the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Kneeling Down In The Ungodly World Series

Contributed by Bumble Ho on Sep 1, 2005

The habit of private prayer will help us have a Godly life in an Ungodly world. In prayer, we 1) Kneel under God to withstand the ungods; 2) Kneel in private to stand in public; 3) Kneel heavenward to walk earthbound. The intent of this message is to enco

vacMidway - Aug. 28, 2005 1) {Tell the story} 1a) {Open illustration – start with a clip of our Summer Sport Tournament } You remember this basketball game. One minute left, we lead by 8 points, then lost the game because the other side start pulling technical fouls and we couldn’t score enough ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:10-13

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Impending Judgment Of God Series

Contributed by Rule Digal on Feb 17, 2006

How do we know that God’s judgment to the world in general is imminent? What will be the general attitude of the people to signal the impending judgment of God? As God’s people, what must we do?

Theme: GOD’S IMPENDING JUDGMENT Text: Daniel 5 Intro. A. In chapter 4 of Daniel we learned God had chastened Nebuchadnezzar to make him realized that the Lord, called El Elyon in the passage, is sovereign and the One who holds his life and his future. The punishment however was intended to draw him ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 5:1-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

Managing Terrible Times: Windows Blown Out Or Open? Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 13, 2007

Liiving large in stressful times requires prayer. We are targets of a conspiracy of hate, but prayer makes us genuinely missionary. We are victims of self-centered religion, but prayer makes us compassionate. Montgomery Hills Baptist Church

(Singing): “Sitting by the window praying, waiting for the break of day; sitting by the window praying, waiting to hear what the Lord might say.” (Repeat) The way to live large is not only to step out in faith, as Abraham did, leaving his comfort zone; and not only to get past old defeats, even ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Why Should I Be Consistent Or Daniel In The Lion's Den

Contributed by Larry Horn on May 25, 2006

An example from Daniel on the importance of living a consistent life - The result is actually seeing God’s Glory

Daniel in the den of Lions Stand Fast despite the pressure to sin or partake of wordy things. Dan 1:8-16 Reject compromise of God’s standard – refuse to run with the mulititude Dan 3:12; psalms 1 Live in such a way that no charge ( other than your commitment to God ) can be found against ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Real Faith Always Wins

Contributed by Robert Tallent on Aug 6, 2016

All the wise men of Babylon had one thing in common, none of them had any real faith in their pagan gods, none, that is, but four Hebrew boys

Real Faith Always wins. Daniel 2:1-30 all the so called wise men of Babylon had one thing in common, none of them had any real faith in their pagan gods. None that ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

Facing The Lions

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 6, 2016

Daniel faces the lions because of his loyalty to the Lord. In his deliverance God demonstrates that God's kingdom shall never be destroyed.

Introduction We have heard the story of Daniel in the Lion Den since we were wee ones in Sunday school. We learned what it meant to be people of integrity and we were told that God would always be our strength and deliverance. Today is the first Sunday in Advent. We officially begin our ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

How Is Your Relationship?

Contributed by Frederick Baker Ii on May 25, 2008

This sermon is a inventory of our relationship with the Lord.

“How Is Your Relationship?” Text: Daniel 1;2;6 Introduction: This morning I would like us to take an inventory of our personal relationship with God. We are going to do this by taking a look at Daniel’s life. 1.The Diet. chapter 1 Daniel promised God the he would not defile his ...read more

Denomination: *other

Influencing Others Exemplified By Daniel

Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 9, 2006

What makes a person influential? What caused Daniel to be such a powerful influence all the days of his life?

Influencing Others Exemplified By Daniel Daniel 1:8-21[1] 8-14-05 Intro “You are the salt of earth.” “You are the light of the world.” That’s Jesus’ description of his followers in Matthew 5. Both metaphors are about influence. In that culture salt was primarily used to preserve meat—to keep ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:8-21

Denomination: Charismatic

Matthew 6 - Part 5 – A Diet That Really Works! Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Feb 3, 2010

Jesus talks about God giving us our daily bread but then fasting. He also says we "do not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.’” I know this to be true. When I have fasted it has helped me to hear from God.

Matthew 6 - Part 5 – A DIET THAT REALLY WORKS! I bought some new bathroom scales recently, but I don’t like them. They tell you about your body fat ratio, and a number of other things, to help you determine not only what weight you are but how fit and healthy you are. They told me that I have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational