Advent

Scriptures:

Obsessed with Sin

God's Holiness - Isaiah 6:1-3

Recognition of Sin - Isaiah 6:5

Required Forgiveness - Isaiah 6:6-7

Problem with Sin - Psalm 66:18

Solution for Our Sins

Genuine Confession - Psalm 51, Psalm 32:3-5,

A Biblical View of Sin - Psalm 51:1-7, Job 11:6, Habakkuk 1:13,

A Biblical View of God - Psalm 51:6-12,

A Biblical View of Self - Psalm 51:13-19, 1 Peter 3:7

I confess my sins;

for the sake of sinners - Psalm 51:13-15,

for the sake of God - Psalm 51:16-17,

for the sake of saints - Psalm 51:18-19

1 Peter 3:7

Application Point: Confess Your Sins!

Scriptures:

Psalm 27:4, Psalm 27:11, Psalm 27:8, Psalm 16:11, Philippians 3:8-13, Luke 10:41-42,

Martha

Luke 10:38-42, John 11:3, John 11:21-22, John 11:39, John 11:5, John 12:2-3,

Mary

Pattern; Luke 10:39 Listen, John 11:32 Shared Pain, John 12:3 Worship,

Fragrance; Luke 10:39 Food, John 11:32 Death, John 12:3 Perfume,

Luke 10, John 11, John 11:39

Martha 6 words "tell her then to help me"

Perspective Shift, Forgetfulness, Arrogance, Irrational Behavior,

Mary chose one thing necessary above service to Him

Application Point: Make Jesus your priority this Advent Season!

Scriptures:

Daniel 5:1-31,

The Downfall of a Kingdom

Psalm 9:17, Daniel 5:1-12, Daniel 5:13-31,

Indictment Number one - Daniel 5:22, sin against knowledge of truth of God,

Indictment Number two - Daniel 5:23, sin of blasphemy against God,

Indictment Number three - Daniel 5:24, sin of idolatry, worship of false gods,

Never Too Old

Daniel 6:1-3, Daniel 6:4-9, Genesis 6:9, James 3:14-16, Daniel 6:10-17, Psalm 55, Daniel 6:18-28

Application Point: Trust in God!

Dreaming

James 4:6, Ezekiel 31:3, Daniel 4:13-16, Daniel 7:25, Daniel 4:33, Daniel 4:17-19, Daniel 4:20-22, Daniel 4:23-25, Daniel 4:26-27, Matthew 22:37-40, Daniel 4:28-30, Daniel 4:31-33, Acts 12:21-23, Daniel 4:34-37

Application Point: Humble yourself before God!

Pastor Chris Stuffleben -November 10th 2024

The Idol

Daniel 3:1-7,

The Envy

Daniel 3:8-12, 1 Peter 2:1, Proverbs 14:30, James 3:14-16,

The Test

Daniel 3:13-15,

The Response

Daniel 3:16-18, Job 13:15,

The Overreaction

Daniel 3:19-23, Isaiah 42:2,

The Protection

Daniel 3:24-27,

The Blessing

Daniel 3:28-30, Romans 12:1-2

Application Point: Ask God for an Uncompromising Faith!

Scriptures:

Cancel Culture

Daniel 3:1-7, Exodus 20:3-6, Psalm 115:1,3-8, Deuteronomy 7:25, Deuteronomy 16:22, Psalm 115, Ezekiel 23, Judges 10:14, Ezekiel 20:7, Romans 1:18-23, Romans 1:24-32, 1 Corinthians 10:14, 1 Corinthians 10:10-20,1 John 5:21, Numbers 21, 2 Kings 18:4

Application Point: Develop an uncompromising faith!

A Pastoral Perspective

Ester 4:14, Matthew 5:13-14, Daniel 2,

A Troubling and Forgotten Dream

Daniel 2:1-7, Ecclesiastes 5:3, Daniel 2:29, Daniel 2:2, Daniel 2:4, Daniel 2:5, Daniel 2:6-7,

The Death Penalty

Daniel 2:8-13,

Tactful Discretion

Daniel 2:14-18, Daniel 11:32, Daniel 1:17, Hebrews 4:16, Exodus 34:6-8,,

A Sovereign God

Daniel 2:19-23,

God is sovereign over

v20 wisdom and power

v21 times and epochs

v21 kings

v21 wisdom and knowledge

v22 profound and hidden things

v22 darkness

v22 light

Matthew 17:2, 1 Timothy 6:16,

Giving God the Credit

Daniel 2:24-30, Numbers 12:6-8,

1. v14 Use Discretion and Discernment

2. v16 Unique Boldness Before Rulers

1 Kings 18:15,

3. v18 Unwavering confidence Before God in Prayer

4. v19 Unhesitating Worship of God

5. v28-29 Unrelenting Drive to Credit God

Application Point: Live an Uncompromising Life!

Scriptures:

Worldview and Health

Proverbs 23:7,

Eleven Characteristics of an Uncompromising Life

1. Unshakable Belief in the Sovereignty of God, Daniel 1:1-2

2. Understand the Word of God, Daniel 1:8, Exodus 34:15,

3. Uncommon Standard, Daniel 1:8, Proverbs 20:1,

4. Unashamed Boldness, Daniel 1:8,

5. Unearthly Protection, Daniel 1:9, Proverbs 16:7,

6. Unstoppable Determination, Daniel 1:10,

7. Unmatched Wisdom, Daniel 1:11-14,

8. Unusual Faith, Daniel 1:13,

9. Unequally Blessed, Daniel 1:15,

10. Unmeasurably Gifted, Daniel 1:17-20,

11. Unlimited Influence, Daniel 1:21, Ezra 1:1-4

Application Point: Live an Uncompromising Life!