Talk series: Courage in Captivity

Characteristics for faithful Exiles. Lessons from the book of Daniel.

Cultural Discernment – Daniel 1:1-7

Tom launches the Spring 2021 sermon series ‘Courage in Captivity’ based on the Old Testament book of Daniel.

Distinctive Resolve – Daniel 1:8-20

Simon Holloway speaks on Daniel 1:8-20 looking at the second characteristic for faithful exiles – Distinctive Resolve

Prayerful friendships – Daniel 2:1-6, 10-23

Tom talks from Daniel 2 about our need to pray for each other when we are facing challenging times

Kingdom Focussed – Daniel 2:24-47

Andy and Tom discuss Daniel’s interpretation of King Nebuchadnezzar’s dream and what it means to be Kingdom focussed, submitting to the Lordship of Christ.

Rejecting Idolatry – Daniel 3

Fiona discusses the story of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego in Daniel 3, and the way they rejected idolatry to put God first.

Humility before God – Daniel 4

Tom shares from Daniel 4 about Nebuchadnezzar’s journey to faith and why it sets the scene for the coming of the coming of the messiah Jesus.

Confronting Corruption – Daniel 5

Andy discusses the story of ‘The writing on the wall’ and how God’s judgment presents both a crisis and also an opportunity… if we are willing to respond.

Courageous Prayer – Daniel 6

Simon discusses the story of Daniel and the Lion’s den and what the Bible teaches us about prayer and witnessing to our faith.

Captivated by Christ – Daniel 7

Brian preaches about Daniel’s dream in Daniel & and shares about Kenya Hope Charity

End times aware – Daniel 8

Andy discusses the vision of the Ram and the Goat in Daniel 8 and the end times implications it has for us today

Repentant responsibility – Daniel 9

Tom shares from Daniel’s Prayer in Chapter 9 how we can strengthen ourselves in the Lord during times of uncertainty.

An eternal perspective – Daniel 10 and 12

Angie Hoare finishes the series by looking at Daniel’s visions of the end times.

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