Sermon: Daniel Part 2: Faith Under Fire

Main Point: Stand firm in the faith and expect opposition from the world. Jesus Christ is worthy of our devotion!

I. Daniel disobeyed the king. (Daniel 6:1-15) 

II. The king reluctantly exacted the penalty. (Daniel 6:16-18) 

III. The King of Kings intervened. (Daniel 6:19-28) 

Application

1.Beware of the world trying to shape your worldview.

“Don’t let the world around you squeeze you into its own mold, but let God re-mould your minds from within, so that you may prove in practice that the plan of God for you is good, meets all his demands and moves towards the goal of true maturity.” – J.B. Phillips Translation 

2. Know that world hates those who faithfully follow Jesus in detail because that exposes their sin. (See John 15:18-19)

3. True faith remains faithful under fire! (See Matthew 10:28-33)

4. We have the ultimate example in Jesus! (See Titus 2:11-14)