Sermon Title: Be Distinguished!
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This Week’s Theme: Real Conviction
This Week’s Word is Conviction: The term refers to a state of being convinced; i.e., the holding of a strong belief, especially a conscious awareness of one’s guilt and the atoning death of Jesus Christ as the means of remission of that guilt.
Memory Verse: 1 Corinthians 15:58 “58 Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.”
Essence of the Text in a Sentence: Daniel’s walk with the LORD provided him with advancement and adversity, but he still continued with the LORD.
Sermon Proposition: Every Christian should understand that advancement and adversity should not stop their walk with the LORD.
Sermon Objective: I want those in attendance to attest to the truth through their words, ways, and work.
Sermon Text: Daniel 6:10
10 Now when Daniel knew that the writing was signed, he went home. And in his upper room, with his windows open toward Jerusalem, he knelt down on his knees three times that day, and prayed and gave thanks before his God, as was his custom since early days.
INTRODUCTION:
TRANSITION:
I. BASED ON YOUR POSSESSION
I. BASED ON YOUR POSSESSION
Daniel 5:11-12; 6:3; Genesis 39:3-4, 22-23; 2 Corinthians 4:7;
Explain: Daniel 6:3
3 Then this Daniel distinguished himself above the governors and satraps, because an excellent spirit was in him; and the king gave thought to setting him over the whole realm.
Then this Daniel distinguished himself above the governors and satraps, because an excellent spirit [was] in him; and the king gave thought to setting him over the whole realm.Daniel distinguished himself. He was different then the other leaders in the realm. What made him different? I’m glad you asked me. Look at the verse. He possessed an excellent (surpassing, great, abundant, extraordinary) spirit within him. Chapter 5 provides some insight Daniel 5:11-12
11 There is a man in your kingdom in whom is the Spirit of the Holy God. And in the days of your father, light and understanding and wisdom, like the wisdom of the gods, were found in him; and King Nebuchadnezzar your father—your father the king—made him chief of the magicians, astrologers, Chaldeans, and soothsayers.
12 Inasmuch as an excellent spirit, knowledge, understanding, interpreting dreams, solving riddles, and explaining enigmas were found in this Daniel, whom the king named Belteshazzar, now let Daniel be called, and he will give the interpretation.”
Recognized that God’s Spirit dwelt in him
Recognized that with His Spirit came knowledge, understanding, interpreting dreams, riddles, and enigmas Are you practice, custom
POTIPHAR RECOGNIZED THAT the LORD was with JOSEPH. Look at Genesis 39:3-4
3 And his master saw that the Lord was with him and that the Lord made all he did to prosper in his hand.
4 So Joseph found favor in his sight, and served him. Then he made him overseer of his house, and all that he had he put under his authority.
ALSO REMEMBER JOSEPH ENDED UP IN PRISON AND EVEN IN PRISON THE RECORD SAYS IN GENESIS 39:22-23
22 And the keeper of the prison committed to Joseph’s hand all the prisoners who were in the prison; whatever they did there, it was his doing.
23 The keeper of the prison did not look into anything that was under Joseph’s authority, because the Lord was with him; and whatever he did, the Lord made it prosper.
Apply: You have 2 Cor 4:7
7 But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellence of the power may be of God and not of us.
LIVE IN YOUR CLASSIFICATION
LIVE IN YOUR CLASSIFICATION
Are your coworkers, neighbors, etc. able to see that you have been born again? If yes, share what you are doing with the class?
II. BASED ON YOUR PRACTICE
II. BASED ON YOUR PRACTICE
Daniel 6:4; Ephesians 5:22, 6:7; Colossians 3:22-23; Revelation 2:10
Explain: [know this about God / know this about man]
4 So the governors and satraps sought to find some charge against Daniel concerning the kingdom; but they could find no charge or fault, because he was faithful; nor was there any error or fault found in him.
Dictionary of Bible Themes 8248 faithfulness
Commitment to a relationship with God or fellow human beings; seen in that loyalty, devotion and service which is a reflection of God’s own faithfulness. Scripture points to the faithfulness of Jesus Christ as an example for believers
Continued to Stay Faithful to the LORD or glorify Him or honor Him
Serve God plain and simple
Nothing falls outside this mandate
Everything a Christian does should be in service to God.
DON’T LET YOUR Walk WITH CHRIST wreck YOUR Witness FOR CHRIST
DON’T LET YOUR Manner mar YOUR MISSION FOR CHRIST
DON’T LET YOUR Tactics taint YOUR Teachings OF CHRIST
DON’T LET YOUR Conduct corrupt YOUR victory IN CHRIST
DON’T LET YOUR Gestures gut The Gospel OF CHRIST
SAINTS OF GOD
Perform in the fear of God
BE Guided by the hand of God
LIVE Based on the Word of God
WORK through the power of God
BE Directed by the wisdom of God
STAY Devoted to the glory of God
Everything you do with your Time, Talent, Treasures, Temple as a saint, a disciple, a follower of the LORD Jesus should be to honor and glorify Him
31 Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.
17 And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.
Eph 6:7; Col 3:22-23 When you work
22 Bondservants, obey in all things your masters according to the flesh, not with eyeservice, as men-pleasers, but in sincerity of heart, fearing God.
23 And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men,
Eph 5:22 Wives as a spouse you submit to your husband, as unto the LORD
22 Wives, submit to your own husbands, as to the Lord.
10 Do not fear any of those things which you are about to suffer. Indeed, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison, that you may be tested, and you will have tribulation ten days. Be faithful until death, and I will give you the crown of life.
Apply: [embrace this about God / embrace this about man]
Illustrate: [show an example of one who knows and loves God’s Word, Will, and Ways]
LIVE CONSISTENCY
LIVE CONSISTENCY
When a Christian has not been faithful to Christ at work, at home, at school, at church, in the community, his or her first step is to repent. Walk through the list below and identify which step you have been leaving out.
Address everyone involved
Avoid saying, “if you had not” (blame shifting), “but” (this cancels out what you admitted to), or “maybe I was wrong”
Admit specifically what you did wrong don’t be generic
Apologize for hurting or wronging them
Accept the consequences of your actions
Ask them to forgive you
Alter your ways (develop a plan on how you will live differently)
III. BASED ON YOUR PERSUASION
III. BASED ON YOUR PERSUASION
Daniel 6:7, 10; Romans 4:21; 8:38-39; 2 Timothy 1:12;
Explain: Look at the actions of Daniel in verse
10 Now when Daniel knew that the writing was signed, he went home. And in his upper room, with his windows open toward Jerusalem, he knelt down on his knees three times that day, and prayed and gave thanks before his God, as was his custom since early days.
HE KNEW WHAT WAS SIGNED ACCORDING TO VERSE 6
7 All the governors of the kingdom, the administrators and satraps, the counselors and advisors, have consulted together to establish a royal statute and to make a firm decree, that whoever petitions any god or man for thirty days, except you, O king, shall be cast into the den of lions.
HE KNEW IT WAS firm decree,
HE KNEW THE STATUTE. HE COULD NOT petitions any god or man for thirty days, except you, O king,
HE KNEW THE PUNISHMENT. HE WOULD be cast into the den of lions.
YET IN VERSE 10
10 Now when Daniel knew that the writing was signed, he went home. And in his upper room, with his windows open toward Jerusalem, he knelt down on his knees three times that day, and prayed and gave thanks before his God, as was his custom since early days.
HE WENT HOME
AND CONTINUED TO BE FAITHFUL TO HIS GOD
IN HIS UPPER ROOM, WITH HIS WINDOWS OPENED TOWARD JERUSALEM
HE KNELT DOWN 3 TIMES THAT DAY (HE PRAYED AND GAVE THANKS BEFORE HIS GOD
HIS CUSTOM SINCE EARLY DAYS (ALTHOUGH THE WORLD CHANGED HE DID NOT CHANGE HIS CUSTOM, HIS PRACTICE
IT IS NOT EASY TO
BELIEVE WHEN OTHERS DOUBT
GO WHEN OTHERS STOP
LOVE WHEN OTHERS HATE
ABSTAIN WHEN OTHERS YIELD
STAND WHEN OTHERS FLEE
YET, DANIEL STAYED
Tranquil in the midst of Trials
Courageous in the midst of a Crisis
Brave in the midst of Battle
Daring in the midst of Danger
Heroic in the midst of Hardship
Persevering in the midst of Pain
And Determined in the midst of a Difficulty
HOW? HE STAYED the course
AS CHRISTIANS WE ARE CALLED TO STAY THE COURSE
DON’T Be weary in well doing. You will reap if you faint not.
Stay the course
Ask Abraham (Lot)
Ask Jacob (Laban)
Ask Joseph (Potiphar’s wife)
No matter How
Heavy the burden
Steep the climb
Dark the night
Rough the road
Pressing the persecution
Difficult the circumstance
58 Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.
WHY? ONLY WHAT YOU DO FOR CHRIST WILL LAST
CHRIST PROVIDES
DETERMINATION TO FACE OUR DIFFICULTIES
COURAGE TO FACE OUR CRISES
PEACE TO FACE OUR PROBLEMS
FAITH TO FACE OUR FEARS
ASSURANCE TO FACE OUR ANXIETIES
STRENGTH TO FACE OUR SITUATIONS
COMFORT TO FACE OUR CONCERNS
HOPE TO FACE OUR HELPLESSNESS
8 We are hard-pressed on every side, yet not crushed; we are perplexed, but not in despair;
9 persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed—
CONVINCED OR PERSUADED in HIS . . .
Divine Ability
21 and being fully convinced that what He had promised He was also able to perform.
Divine Affection
38 For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers, nor things present nor things to come,
39 nor height nor depth, nor any other created thing, shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Divine Aptness
12 For this reason I also suffer these things; nevertheless I am not ashamed, for I know whom I have believed and am persuaded that He is able to keep what I have committed to Him until that Day.
ARE YOU SHAKY IN THE FACE OF SUFFERING
ARE YOU FICKLE IN THE FACE OF FIRE
ARE YOU DICEY IN THE FACE OF DANGER
LIVE WITH CONVICTION
LIVE WITH CONVICTION
8 sound speech that cannot be condemned, that one who is an opponent may be ashamed, having nothing evil to say of you.
12 having your conduct honorable among the Gentiles, that when they speak against you as evildoers, they may, by your good works which they observe, glorify God in the day of visitation.
15 that you may become blameless and harmless, children of God without fault in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world,
3 We give no offense in anything, that our ministry may not be blamed.
4 But in all things we commend ourselves as ministers of God: in much patience, in tribulations, in needs, in distresses,
5 in stripes, in imprisonments, in tumults, in labors, in sleeplessness, in fastings;
6 by purity, by knowledge, by longsuffering, by kindness, by the Holy Spirit, by sincere love,
7 by the word of truth, by the power of God, by the armor of righteousness on the right hand and on the left,
8 by honor and dishonor, by evil report and good report; as deceivers, and yet true;
9 as unknown, and yet well known; as dying, and behold we live; as chastened, and yet not killed;
10 as sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, and yet possessing all things.
Are you prepared for problems, pain, and persecution?
What do you need to work on in your thinking, feelings, your desire, and your actions to prepared yourself for problems, pain, and persecution?
How will you use Scripture (memorization, studying, and meditation), Saints (accountability, encouragement, correction, etc), and the Spirit of God to develop a plan to get you prepared for the downs of life?
Conclusion: A concluding statement to recapture interest (a reason to remember).
Restatement of main idea and summary of main points so that the listeners will respond (specific action or attitude change) to God’s will.
Respond to God’s Message by
Committing Your Way to the LORD
Resting in the Lord
Waiting on/for the LORD
Delighting in God
Trusting God