Sermon Topic: Daniel

The Captives in the Court of Nebuchadnezzar

Date: February 11th, 1968  |  Scripture: Daniel 1:1-21  |  Topics: Babylonian Captivity, Daniel, Exile, Nebuchadnezzar, Prophecy

In the third year of the reign of Jehoiakim king of Judah came Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon unto Jerusalem, and besieged it. And the Lord gave Jehoiakim king of Judah into his hand, with part of the vessels of the house of God: which he carried into the land of Shinar to the house of his god; and he brought the vessels into the treasure house of his god. And the king spake unto Ashpenaz the master of his eunuchs, that he should bring certain of the children of Israel, and of the king’s seed, aContinue Reading


Wine or Water

Date: February 18th, 1968  |  Scripture: Daniel 1:8-16  |  Topics: Abstinence, Authority, Daniel, Health, Responsibilities, Sobriety, Weakness, Wine, alcohol

But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the portion of the king’s meat, nor with the wine which he drank: therefore he requested of the prince of the eunuchs that he might not defile himself. Now God had brought Daniel into favour and tender love with the prince of the eunuchs. And the prince of the eunuchs said unto Daniel, I fear my lord the king, who hath appointed your meat and your drink: for why should he see your faces worse liking than the children which arContinue Reading


Wine or Water

Date: February 18th, 1968  |  Scripture: Daniel 1:8-16  |  Topics: Abstinence, Authority, Daniel, Health, Responsibilities, Sobriety, Weakness, Wine, alcohol

But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the portion of the king’s meat, nor with the wine which he drank: therefore he requested of the prince of the eunuchs that he might not defile himself. Now God had brought Daniel into favour and tender love with the prince of the eunuchs. And the prince of the eunuchs said unto Daniel, I fear my lord the king, who hath appointed your meat and your drink: for why should he see your faces worse liking than the children which arContinue Reading


The Dream of Nebuchadnezzar

Date: February 25th, 1968  |  Scripture: Daniel 2:1-24  |  Topics: Daniel, Dreams, Humility, Nebuchadnezzar, Prayer

And in the second year of the reign of Nebuchadnezzar Nebuchadnezzar dreamed dreams, wherewith his spirit was troubled, and his sleep brake from him. Then the king commanded to call the magicians, and the astrologers, and the sorcerers, and the Chaldeans, for to shew the king his dreams. So they came and stood before the king. And the king said unto them, I have dreamed a dream, and my spirit was troubled to know the dream. Then spake the Chaldeans to the king in Syriack, O king, live for ever:Continue Reading


The Dream of Nebuchadnezzar

Date: February 25th, 1968  |  Scripture: Daniel 2:1-24  |  Topics: Daniel, Dreams, Knowledge, Prayer, Suffering, Wisdom

And in the second year of the reign of Nebuchadnezzar Nebuchadnezzar dreamed dreams, wherewith his spirit was troubled, and his sleep brake from him. Then the king commanded to call the magicians, and the astrologers, and the sorcerers, and the Chaldeans, for to shew the king his dreams. So they came and stood before the king. And the king said unto them, I have dreamed a dream, and my spirit was troubled to know the dream. Then spake the Chaldeans to the king in Syriack, O king, live for ever:Continue Reading


The Qumran Scrolls

Date: December 8th, 1968  |  Scripture: Isaiah 40:8  |  Topics: Bible, Daniel, Dead Sea Scrolls, Maccabees, Qumran, Word of God

The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: but the word of our God shall stand for ever.


The Unfailing Word of God

Date: May 17th, 1970  |  Scripture: Daniel 2:45  |  Topics: Assurance, Believe, Comfort, Daniel, Judgment, Prophecy, Word of God

Forasmuch as thou sawest that the stone was cut out of the mountain without hands, and that it brake in pieces the iron, the brass, the clay, the silver, and the gold; the great God hath made known to the king what shall come to pass hereafter: and the dream is certain, and the interpretation thereof sure.


The Image of Gold

Date: May 24th, 1970  |  Scripture: Daniel 3:1-16  |  Topics: Daniel, Idolatry, Nebuchadnezzar, Obedience, Worship

Nebuchadnezzar the king made an image of gold, whose height was threescore cubits, and the breadth thereof six cubits: he set it up in the plain of Dura, in the province of Babylon. Then Nebuchadnezzar the king sent to gather together the princes, the governors, and the captains, the judges, the treasurers, the counsellors, the sheriffs, and all the rulers of the provinces, to come to the dedication of the image which Nebuchadnezzar the king had set up. Then the princes, the governors, and captaContinue Reading


The Image of Gold

Date: May 24th, 1970  |  Scripture: Daniel 3:1-16  |  Topics: Commitment, Daniel, Music, Nebuchadnezzar, Prayer

Nebuchadnezzar the king made an image of gold, whose height was threescore cubits, and the breadth thereof six cubits: he set it up in the plain of Dura, in the province of Babylon. Then Nebuchadnezzar the king sent to gather together the princes, the governors, and the captains, the judges, the treasurers, the counsellors, the sheriffs, and all the rulers of the provinces, to come to the dedication of the image which Nebuchadnezzar the king had set up. Then the princes, the governors, and captaContinue Reading


For God Forever

Date: May 31st, 1970  |  Scripture: Daniel 3:18  |  Topics: Belief, Daniel, Eternity, Faith, Idolatry, Obedience

But if not, be it known unto thee, O king, that we will not serve thy gods, nor worship the golden image which thou hast set up.