These sermons cover many different topics, ranging from the basics of Christian faith to contemporary issues we face in the world.
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The Daniel Deliverance
Sermon text: Daniel 6:2-3; Daniel 6:25-28 Daniel increasingly widens his influence through the practice of integrity and spiritual habits. His enemies, on the other hand, shrink their influence through a lack of integrity and subterfuge by setting Daniel up to be executed in the lion’s den. The lesson for us? Like Daniel we can expand our circle of influence in life by exercising personal integrity and practicing spiritual habits.
The Daniel Judgment
Sermon text: Daniel 5:22-30 During a banquet, King Belshazzar sees a ghostly hand write on the wall and calls Daniel to interpret it. Daniel reveals it as God’s judgment against the king. Written communication is often more precise and direct than spoken words. Unlike Belshazzar, our friends and family are not necessarily destined for judgment. God calls us to reach unbelievers with His message of salvation, not condemnation. Header image by Igor Omilaev on Unsplash.
The Daniel Directive
Sermon text: Daniel 4:1-8; Daniel 4:19; Daniel 4:27; Daniel 4:29-37 Many of us wish we could have a fresh start. While we can’t undo the past, we can learn from it. By looking to Jesus, we can reflect on our mistakes, grow from them, and move forward in His grace and transformation. Header image by Pablo Heimplatz on Unsplash.
The Daniel Disappearance
Sermon text: Daniel 3:1-30 Culture often pressures us to compromise our faith, but we must be ready to stand firm, no matter the cost. Sometimes God delivers us from hardship, and sometimes He allows us to go through it—but His plan is always good, and He is always with us. Header image by Amruth Pillai on Unsplash.
The Daniel Dilemma
Sermon text: Daniel 2:1-3; Daniel 2:14-18; Daniel 2:44-47 We all have dreams, some big, some small, and some that seem impossible. The real question is whether we’re willing to surrender our dreams to God’s greater plan for humanity. When we do, we find purpose beyond our own ambitions. Header image by Taylor Deas-Melesh on Unsplash.
The Daniel Response
Sermon text: Daniel 1:1-8; Daniel 1:21 Daniel teaches us to engage the hostile culture around us, not retreat from it. He does so, however, with biblical boundaries intact. The result becomes personal transformation that results in transformation of the culture and community around him. Header image by Elianna Gill on Unsplash.
The Daniel Perspective
Sermon text: Daniel 1:1-2 Think like a missionary by seeing things from God’s point of view. Daniel and his friends found themselves in a culture that opposed their faith. They had two choices: withdraw or engage. By trusting that God was still in control despite their difficult situation, they gained the confidence to engage the culture while staying true to their biblical values. Header image by Victor Rodriguez on Unsplash.
Fan the Flame
Sermon text: 2 Timothy 1:6-7 Every Jesus believer has been given spiritual gifts. Some may be for life, others just for specific purposes and missions. But many believers, maybe even most, don’t ever use their gifts very much. We can make all kinds of excuses as to why, but the main culprit is very likely fear. Not the “shaking in your boots” kind of fear, necessarily, but more of an apprehensive, reluctant fear of the unknown. Paul explains to Timothy…
Holy Appointments
Sermon text: John 4:1-29 Using Jesus’ encounter with the woman at the well as a backdrop, Toney McDonald delves into the power of one-on-one witnessing. The message of salvation is universal, and every believer should share it with unbelievers. But the Lord uses different voices in different situations to speak the truth of the gospel to those who need to hear it. Header image by Joshua Rodriguez on Unsplash.
Humility During Conflict
Sermon text: Philippians 2:5-8; Philippians 4:2-9 We live in a world full of conflict. Often we’re dragged into situations not of our making. That doesn’t give us the right to become angry and bitter. Instead, followers of Christ should adopt the humble mind of Jesus. Using Paul’s letter to the church at Philippi as a backdrop, Bob Kay offers practical steps to align our minds with Christ. Header image by mark tulin on Unsplash.
A Friendly Reminder
Sermon text: Romans 5:12 Christians need to always remember that the people we pass each day who don’t know Jesus as their Savior and Lord are destined for an eternity in hell. But it seems so easy for us to go about our daily lives not even considering the very real battle for the souls of people that’s going on all around us every day. Toney McDonald reminds us that everyone is going to answer to the Lord for what…
Praying God’s Will
Sermon text: 1 John 5:13-21 John turns the idea of prayer on its head. We do not bend God’s will to our will. Instead, rooted in the confidence of our salvation, we bend our will to God’s will and pray from that posture. In essence, the right position of prayer, along with the right petition of prayer, leads to a powerful experience in prayer. Header image by Samuel Martins on Unsplash.