"pride" Tagged Sermons
Worship and the Little Horn
Daniel declares in the midst of the prophecy that the essential reality is Worship. Daniel, his three friends, Nebuchadnezzar and all the kings and their wisemen, were confronted with worship. Will I be faithful or will I be wanting? In Chapters 7 and 8 a new entity arises, a “Little Horn” that opposes God and faithful worship, but instead wants to be worshiped. This entity shows up at the end of time (Revelation 13) and once again God’s faithful are…
Daniel 5 and 6: Weighed in the Balance
Today, as in ancient times, our society seems to be spinning out of control. In the confusion, God is weighing our action and reaction to both positive and negative events. In the end, when our last day comes, God will weigh our life and make the determination, “Are we in Balance or are we Wanting?” “Have we worshiped Him or worshiped self?” Scripture: Daniel 5; Daniel 6; 1 Samuel 2:30; John 5:23; James 4:17 “Daniel 5 and 6: Weighed in…
Daniel 4: Testimony of a Monarch
Nebuchadnezzar was the monarch of the Golden World Power Babylon and the builder of one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. He had a problem with pride and self-worship. Today we all strive to be the king or queen of our own little kingdoms. We all struggle with pride and self-worship. Just like King Nebuchadnezzar we need to humble ourselves before the King of Kings and ask Him to give humility and love for all people. Scripture: Daniel 4, Revelation…
About Face
Calling all people struggling to change bad behaviors, as well as those who have “been there, done that”. What will it take and how do we do it? Join Melissa as we wrestle with the affects of sin and bad behavior and listen to God’s sweet message, calling us out of the depravity of this world and into the rest and beauty of His grace. Scripture: Romans 7:18; 1 Kings 21; Proverbs 25:28; 2nd Samuel 11; Matthew 5:21-24; 2 Kings…