Sermons by Steve Kaptain (Page 2)

Sermons by Steve Kaptain (Page 2)

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.

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.

The Real Deal – The Path to Victory

Sermon text: 1 John 5:1-13 John knew what it took to experience the victorious Christian life on a daily basis. It’s something we cannot do alone. Not only do we need God to accomplish victory but we need one another. Faith, through love and obedience, is the path to victorious Christian living. Header image by Randy Fath on Unsplash.

Extending the Love We Share

Sermon text: 1 John 4:7-21 In this passage, John emphasizes that we must demonstrate that we are a loving community to attract others into that community. The demonstration of love and the invitation to love are complementary. One does not exist without the other. How do we extend our new way of loving beyond the four walls of the church: By making the invisible visible; staying the course; and pushing through to the end. Header image by Priscilla Du Preez…