Certainty in Uncertain Times
Daniel’s Main Goal: To show God’s power and protection even in the darkest of times. Is Biblical Prophecy Important? 4 Beasts, 5 Empires, Antiochus, the Antichrist, and the Ancient of Days Daniel 7 & 8 Some Things Worth Noting: 1. Daniel didn’t understand the details of his own prophecies! 2. They all predict great trouble followed by God’s […]
In The Lion’s Den
The Conspiracy Daniel 6:1-9 Continuing to Stand (and kneel) Daniel 6:10-17 The Command of the King Lessons From The Lions Being a light is not just doing our job, but doing it well. Past faithfulness is preparation for future faithfulness. Our greatest challenges to our faithfulness may be our possession or positions.
The Handwriting On The Wall
A Wild Party Daniel 5:1-4 An Uninvited Guest Daniel 5:5-16 Lights Out! Daniel 5:17-30 The Belshazzar In All Of Us We all live with a danger outside our gates. What’s written on his wall is also written on ours. We have a choice to make.
Prayer, Praise, And Prophecy
Royal Problem-Urgent PRAYER Daniel 2:1-18 Praise To The God of Heaven Daniel 2:19-28 Power And Prophecy Daniel 2:29-49 Three Questions To Take Home 1. Where does my confidence come from? 2. Who does my life and gifts promote? 3. Am I building an earthly kingdom or a heavenly kingdom?
Character In The Midst Of Chaos
Tough Times Daniel 1:1-5 Titles vs Testimonies Daniel 1:6-15 Blessings After Obedience Daniel 15:21 How to Thrive In Babylon Get resolved to obey God. Allow that commitment to impact every aspect of my life. Live out obedience regardless of the outcome.
The Fantastic 4
A King-Sized Ego Daniel 3:1-7 Willing To Stand? Daniel 3:8-18 Turning Up The Heat Daniel 3:19-30 Some Lessons For Us Christianity is a call to be set apart, not to blend in. Whose script am I following, _mine or God’s? What idols are keeping me from the One True God?
Money, Possessions, and Eternity
Finding Financial Freedom Financial freedom means to be free from excessive financial worry and the endless pursuit of more. Blasting Before We Build Two Common Financial Myths 1. God wants us rich. I Timothy 6:5 James 2:5 2. God wants us poor. I Timothy 6:17-19 The Narrow Path To Financial Freedom 1. Learn to be content. Philippians 4:11-13 Ecclesiastes 5:10 I Timothy […]
Parenting
Two Big Mistakes Genesis 1-3 Ezekiel 18:1-4, 20 Proverbs 22:6 1. Don’t forget what happened in the garden. 2. Don’t count on a promise God never made. Some Parenting Hacks 1. Aim at the right goal. Mark 8:36 2. Set the right example. Luke 6:40 3. Model a proper respect for authority. Romans 13:1 Titus 3:1 4. Resist […]
Marriage
Love is… …not reason enough to marry. …not something you fall in. …a choice. I Corinthians 13:4-8 It’s all on you! Ephesians 5:21-33 Philippians 2:1-13 Matthew 20:25-28 I have to put their needs and interests first. I have to make it all about the little things. I have to make it about serving, not being served.
Finding And Following God’s Will
Backroads Finding And Following God’s Will The Ultimate Guide Through The Backroads Joshua 1:7-8 Psalm 119:105 Proverbs 3:5-6 1. The Bible lays out the path of wisdom and Godliness. 2. You cannot have a relationship with God without it! Six Things That Clutter The Path 1. Letting our conscience be our guide. I Corinthians 4:4 […]