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Daniel 1 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 gave Jehoiakim king of Judah into his hand, with some of the vessels of the house of God. And he brought them to the land of Shinar, to the house of his…

Introduction Sometimes the reputation of God suffers because of the regrettable behavior of professing Christians. You are walking through the break room at work and overhear a conversation. A woman in your office is venting about why she will never attend church because of some past grievances. As you…

“And they all lived happily ever after.” In the late 1990s, the Disney company, known for creating magical experiences, took on a new and ambitious project—a town called Celebration . Located just outside of Orlando, Florida, Celebration was designed to be the perfect American town, a place where families…

15 I do not ask that you take them out of the world, but that you keep them from the evil one. 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 gave Jehoiakim king of Judah into his hand, with some of the vessels…

We just celebrated Independance day for the USA. We celebrated the birth of the greatest nation in history. This nation was based on a Judeo Christian belief system. 22 For the Lord is our judge, our lawgiver, and our king. He will care for us and save us. From this verse we can see that even our form…

Exiled to Babylon in 605 B.C., Daniel was one of several young men chosen to serve in Nebuchadnezzar’s court. When Persia conquered Babylon in 539, Daniel was again given a position of power. He remained faithful to God in both of these hostile environments. From the interpretation of dreams, to the…

“The road to ruin is paved with small compromises.” It began with a passion for defending the Christian faith. Known for his eloquence and thoughtful insights, he captivated audiences around the world, by articulating the reasons for faith in a way that drew in many. Which led to his ministry flourishing…

Today we are wrapping up this six part study of the Good News called, “Life in 6 Words.” We get these six words by using the word “Gospel” as an acrostic. As a way of review, let’s walk through these six words one final time… G - God created us to be with Him. ( Genesis 1-2 ) O - Our sins separate us…

Key Passage In the third year of the reign of Jehoiakim king of Judah, Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon came to Jerusalem and besieged it. And the Lord delivered Jehoiakim king of Judah into his hand, along with some of the articles from the temple of God. These he carried off to the temple of his god…

(Remember — God Wants His People to Turn His Way!) GOAL: Continually submit yourselves to God’s authority, which includes what He instituted. Grace to you and peace, from God our Father and from our risen Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen. Our text this morning is first from verse 21 in the Gospel…

Scripture Reading: Daniel 6:20-23 . Title of Message: God is Faithful “God is faithful!” Silas’s Accident Praying for your spiritual refreshment this week Pastor and for satan to be subdued. It must be important if all of these distractions have occurred already. - Jon Griffeth “God is faithful!” Deuteronomy…

WHEN YOU’RE PRESSURED TO CONFORM 3 Fire tests the purity of silver and gold, but the Lord tests the heart. When you’re pressured to give in, remember... 1. BEFORE EVERY BLESSING THERE’S ALWAYS A TESTING. 4 For we speak as messengers approved by God to be entrusted with the Good News. Our purpose is to…

Introduction: Map of the Babylonian Empire City Pictures Image of the City of Babylon Hanging Gardens 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 gave Jehoiakim king of Judah into his hand, with some of…

Intro: Last week we started this discussion about Christians and Government. We saw that... As God’s Special People, Our Submission to Government… Is commanded Requires proper motivation Will not be easy It is God’s Will It is an act of stewardship… Let’s look at our main passage, once again… 1 Peter…

Introduction Sometimes your Willingness to Wait on God will Cause Others to Despise You It pleased Darius to set over the kingdom 120 satraps, to be throughout the whole kingdom; and over them three high officials, of whom Daniel was one, to whom these satraps should give account, so that the king might…

How do we find some certainty in our lives? Tell the story of Daniel’s capture and overall life. 5 The king appointed for them a daily ration from the king’s choice food and from the wine which he drank, and appointed that they should be educated three years, at the end of which they were to enter the…

Big Idea: We don’t have what it takes to live in exile. But God does. How we mess it up: We don’t settle in at all. We merge with the culture. Error 1: Not settling in at all: Staying aloof from non-Christians. Bubble Mentality Inflexible discipleship, prone to break. Arrogance, Legalism, and Self-Focus…

Perfect love may cast out fear, but fear is remarkably potent in casting out love. —P. D. James, English author (1920- ) Smyrna Brothers and Sisters, how are you going with fear? What role does fear play in your daily walk with the Lord Jesus? As we turn to the second letter within the book of Revelation…

8 But Daniel resolved that he would not defile himself with the king’s food, or with the wine that he drank. Therefore he asked the chief of the eunuchs to allow him not to defile himself. 9 And God gave Daniel favor and compassion in the sight of the chief of the eunuchs, 10 and the chief of the eunuchs…

Starting our series in Daniel, we look at chapter 1 and how God is there in the midst of their exile. Apologies for the poor audio! We'll work toward fixing this in the coming weeks.

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 gave Jehoiakim king of Judah into his hand, with some of the vessels of the house of God. And he brought them to the land of Shinar, to the house of his god, and…

Tough as Nails Today we are starting a new series we are calling “Unbreakable”. In this series we are going to look at the first few chapters of the book of Daniel. For several weeks now, God has been putting Daniel on my mind. Specifically this early part of his life. As I was preparing for this series…

How’s your life with God. Just believe, The Retiring Carpenter – A Story About the Life We Build for Ourselves September 23, 2011 in Inspirational Stories An elderly carpenter was due to retire. He told his employer of his plans to leave the business and start a life of leisure with his wife and extended…

His Kingdom Come / Sovereignty; Nationality and Political Identity / Daniel 1:1–21 Uprooted and taken away from home, Daniel and his friends enroll in Babylon University under King Nebuchadnezzar's care. During their first day of orientation, they must decide to trust God or go along with the nation. Our identity is contingent on who we let into our story. To choose God is to disown Babylon and trust God's total control of our situation.

Palm Sunday Foretold by the Prophets 9 Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion! Shout in triumph, O daughter of Jerusalem! Behold, your king is coming to you; He is just and endowed with salvation, Humble, and mounted on a donkey, Even on a colt, the foal of a donkey. 22 The stone which the builders rejected…