Come, Lord Jesus

June 9, 2024

Argument: God will keep all of His promises so we should keep praying for them.

Outline:

1. Daniel’s timely prayer (9:1-19)

2. God’s immediate response (9:20-27)

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Strange Dreams

June 2, 2024

Argument: God tells us about opposition not to scare us but to prepare us.

Outline:

1. What did he see?

2. What does it mean?

3. So what?

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The Right Side of History

May 26, 2024

Argument: We need God’s honesty about the road to heaven if we are going to persevere in hope.

Outline:

1. Daniel’s anxious questions (7:15-22, 28)

2. God’s adjusted expectations (7:23-27)

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Mayhem, Monsters, and the Son of Man

May 19, 2024

Argument: Be encouraged because, although evil kingdoms will have their day, God’s King will have the final say.

Outline: 2 contrasts that produce patient hope

1. The chaos of this world and the calm of heaven (7:1-10)

2. The end of arrogant rulers and the establishment of heaven’s Ruler (7:11-14)

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Calling on the Name of the LORD

May 12, 2024

Argument: God's people can call upon him and know they are heard.

Outline:

1. The God who hears (vv. 1-2)

2. A call for deliverance (vv. 3-11)

3. The call of worship (vv. 12-19)

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Financial Instructions from the Master

May 5, 2024

Argument: Jesus has instructions for us regarding our finances while we wait for his return.

Outline:

1. God has entrusted us with his property

2. God expects us to do something with it

3. There will be a day of accounting, with reward or rebuke

4. The rebuke is for the one afraid of offending

5. Jesus teaches that money is not evil, but is inherently deceptive

6. Money can be used well:

   • to advance the gospel,

   • alleviate suffering, and

   • increase our faith as we trust in God for our needs.

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Deception, Devotion, and Deliverance

April 28, 2024

Argument: When Christian faithfulness causes trouble remember that God will deliver us in the end.

Outline: 4 movements aimed at encouraging faithfulness and hope

1. Deception (vv. 1-9)

2. Defiance (vv. 10-13)

3. Deliverance (vv. 14-24)

4. Decree (vv. 25-28)

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God’s Graffiti

April 21, 2024

Argument: God judges and replaces evil rulers, so trust in him always.

Outline:

1. The hand of the king profanes God. (1-16)

2. The Hand of God will be honored. (17-31)

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Sound of Humility

April 14, 2024

Argument: God's humbling work is pain that leads to praise.

Outline:

1. The humiliation of the proud.

2. The praise of the humbled.

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Nebuchadnezzar’s Easter Sermon

March 31, 2024

Argument: God has made Himself known to the world, to bring peace and personal transformation that results in praise.

Outline:

1. The man God converted.

2. The message it sent.

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