The idea of being alone is a hard one to deal with. It is something that some of you have had to learn to deal with. In this message, we will look at the ways in which we can overcome the fear of being alone.
Daniel must have set an outstanding example. Darius characterized Daniel as ‘serving’ his God ‘continually.’ He had noticed Daniel’s lifestyle. In order for believers to impress the world, they must live a consistent Christian life.
Daniel was one of the three heads designated to supervise the other officials. Regardless of the manner in which Daniel rose to power in the new administration, Darius was extremely impressed with him and planned to set him over all the other officials in the kingdom.
Overcoming the fear of uncertainty can be accomplished by keeping our focus on the eternal. When we keep an eternal perspective on life, we are more readily able to see God’s plans for our lives. God’s plan for our lives almost always involve trials, tribulations, challenges and difficulties; but if Jesus is IN us, we have nothing to fear for He is renewing our spirits day by day.
Two PDF’s are available for study guides for the Daniel In Depth Series: 2016 – PM Series – The Book of Daniel Student Notes 2016 – PM Series – The Book of Daniel Teacher Notes
When you place your trust in Jesus Christ—His death on the cross and resurrection from the grave—there is no need to fear death!
It does not matter what I’ve done… Jesus died in my place to pay for my sins—I must simply trust in Him!
We can face life with confidence, because “God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.” (2 Timothy 1:7)
In Daniel 5, we are introduced to a new king. Nebuchadnezzar has died and now a new king is ruling over the Babylonian Empire. “King Nebuchadnezzar died on October 7, 562 BC. After three other men had rulled and passed from the scene, Nabonidus became king of Babylon in 556 BC. Nabonidus…
A church cannot survive long-term where members are focused on their own preferences, including:
-My style of music.
-My style of teaching/learning.
-My desired length….
When we become more inwardly focused, we resemble the picture of this church surrounded by razor wire and guarded by a sentry. People don’t want to get in!
Don’t let nostalgia of the ‘good-old-days’ keep us from changing to effectively reach our community for Christ.