Category Archives: Old Testament

Sermons deriving primarily from the Old Testament

Pray or Prey (Sermon 10/24/2010, Daniel 6)

Daniel, now an old man, remains faithful to the Lord in another demonstration of commitment to God, not commitment if God. Daniel has faith—he sees the picture with the big parts left in—and lives for God alone, in spite of … Continue reading

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Dummies’ Guide to Fiery Furnaces (Sermon 10/17/2010, Daniel 3)

Do you sometimes feel like you are standing alone? Are there some pretty scary possibilities coming down the line? The familiar old story of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego has powerful application in our own lives. Our commitment is to God, … Continue reading

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Training to Be Daniel (Sermon 10/10/2010, Daniel 1)

We already know that Daniel turned out to be a remarkable man of faith. But what did it look like early on? This sermon goes back to the first days in Babylon for Daniel and his friends and explores their … Continue reading

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