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The Fourth Man In The Fire

God Rewards Those Who Are Faithful to Him. In Daniel 3 we see Nebuchadnezzar had a desire for worship which placed the king in a dangerous position (pride). Solomon’s warning about pride (Prov. 16:18) Pride goeth before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall. Because the king had pride the king had a fall in his future. Nebuchadnezzar’s great golden image demanded that everyone fall down and worship it. To refuse meant to be cast into a furnace. Are You facing Some Fiery Trial Today? Your Lord Will Always Be True.

Daniel and the Dangerous Dreamer

We see in Daniel 2:1-23 Daniel moved from one crisis to another. Sometimes our lives also seem to follow this pattern. What crises are you facing today? Daniel’s promotion now placed him in peril. He had been blessed for standing firm on his convictions. This had brought him favor with the king and promoted him. Now this promotion placed him in a life-or-death situation. There are believe there are Keys to confidence in a Crisis. One thing we know “Nothing takes God by surprise”. No problem is too difficult for God to solve. People who trust God find that He is enough. Let us pray in faith and expect God to answer!

Daniel’s Divine Diet

In Daniel 1: 8-21 we see four prisoners of a controlling king. Nebuchadnezzar had plans for these four young men. They would be developed into the king’s dream team. This reigning king made the rules they must follow. Daniel Refused to Follow the King’s Diet.  He saw following this diet as self-defilement. Daniel’s decision placed him and his friends in danger. This led to a test to see which diet was best. See Daniel’s message here is about commitment. God should always have first place in our lives.

Three Constants In An Age of Change

 We Live In A Changing World. Each generation witnesses changes that would astound their ancestors. Scientific and technological breakthroughs have changed lifestyles. Even weather patterns and common locations of natural disasters change. There's Three things that are constant; They remain the same.

One: God’s power to save remains the same.

Two: God’s ability to hear and answer prayer remains the same.

Three: The destructiveness of sin remains the same.

This today we will Explore These Unchanging Truths!

Christ and Communion

 The Hour of the Ages Approaches. “My time is at hand” (26:18) And he said, Go into the city to such a man, and say unto him, The Master saith, My time is at hand; I will keep the passover at thy house with my disciples. The Crucifixion nears (26:2) Ye know that after two days is the feast of the passover, and the Son of man is betrayed to be crucified. Jesus Prepared the Disciples for the Coming of the Cross. They shared the last Passover.  They shared the first Communion (the new covenant begins). We should note these lessons from Jesus for every Communion Service.

(1). Remember the Communion and Christ’s Body (v.26) “Take, eat; this is my body”

(2). Remember the Communion and Christ’s Blood (vv. 27-28).

And (3). Remember the Communion and Christ’s Coming Kingdom. 

The Preacher Who Couldn't Quit

 Jeremiah Was the Weeping Prophet. Jeremiah lived in a troubled time. He was given a difficult message to proclaim. The trials of his people made Jeremiah a man of tears.

Speaking Out for God Brought Jeremiah Persecution. Telling the truth cost this prophet his freedom so he was stricken by Pashur, the son of the high priest. Finding himself in prison, Jeremiah wanted to resign.Why Couldn’t This Discouraged Preacher Quit?

1. He was called.

2. He was saturated with God’s Word

3. He was sure his message would meet the needs of God’s people.

Shaking off the Vipers

Follow Paul On His Journey to Rome. Paul was going to Rome as a prisoner. Many trials awaited him in Rome. Recall the Storm and the Shipwreck? Paul was comforted by an angel in the storm (Acts 27:22-25) And now I exhort you to be of good cheer: for there shall be no loss of any man's life among you, but of the ship.For there stood by me this night the angel of God, whose I am, and whom I serve Saying, Fear not, Paul; thou must be brought before Caesar: and, lo, God hath given thee all them that sail with thee. Wherefore, sirs, be of good cheer: for I believe God, that it shall be even as it was told me. They were shipwrecked and stranded on an island, but all alive. They were met by kind natives, a warm fire, and trouble ahead. A Viper, Coming Out of the Fire, Attacks Paul. Vipers often appear out of the fires of life. Times of trouble make us vulnerable. God has a promise for the fiery times (Isa.43:2) When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee. Paul shook off the viper when attacked, and so should we!

God Calling

Paul tell us in 1 Corinthians 1: 26-31

God Calls People. He called Adam and Eve after the Fall.

He called Noah in a violent age, He calls people today.

God Calls People to Salvation (Matt. 11:28-30) Come     unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I     will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of     me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find     rest unto your souls.  For my yoke is easy, and my burden     is light. God Calls People to Service (Rom.1:1) Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated unto     the gospel of God, Who Does Call?

No Faith, No Future

The Call of Abram Had Been Accompanied By Promises. He was promised a new land,(Get. 12:1) Now the LORD had said unto Abram, Get thee out of thy country, and from thy kindred, and from thy father's house, unto a land that I will shew thee:, He was promised that he would have many descendants and be a blessing (v.2) And Abram said, Lord GOD, what wilt thou give me, seeing I go childless, and the steward of my house is this Eliezer of Damascus?, He was promised protection from enemies for him and his family (v.3) And Abram said, Behold, to me thou hast given no seed: and, lo, one born in my house is mine heir.

Abram Stepped Out on Faith in God’s Promises. He departed and began his great adventure of faith. So then the question is: Have you begun the life of faith by taking Christ as your savior? Have you entrusted your future to Him? The Future Belongs to Those Who PlaceTheir Faith in Jesus

The Wonders of Christmas

Luke 2:1-14

Christmas Is A Season of Wonders. The wonder of the birth of Jesus. The wonder of the beautiful music…angel music. The wonder of giving and receiving gifts…God gave and we received… The wonder of children with happy faces…as they realize that Christmas is about a baby who came to save them from their sins.

Some Lose The Wonder. Has this happened to you? Has the rush of the season cost you the wonder? A man of God who’s name was Gypsy Smith: “I have never lost the wonder of it all”

The Wonder of the Characters of Christmas