Sermon Snippets with Max Taylor

025. The Most High Ruleth | Studies in Daniel Part 25: As He Did Aforetime

Daniel 6:10-15
 
We are challenged as we read about the consistency of Daniel’s devotional life and his decision to do what is right before God even against other authority in his life. These are such valuable lessons for when we face persecution. Remember to focus on pleasing the Lord consistently no matter what.

024. The Most High Ruleth | Studies in Daniel Part 24: Whose Approval Really Matters?

Daniel 6:6-9
 
In those moments when people lie about you and try to gain favoritism through flattery and deceit, remember you are not alone. Daniel, and many other prophets, and ultimately Christ Himself experienced the same treatment. I know this is not easy, and it hurts, but remember that God sees the heart and He is the one we should be trying to please. God is always watching, and it is His approval that really matters for life and eternity.

023. The Most High Ruleth | Studies in Daniel Part 23: On Being Blameless

Daniel 6:1-5
 
What does it look like when a person is truly blameless? When we started this series, we referenced a comment Ironside wrote that there is a needed condition for understanding the mind of God. Daniel demonstrated that desire to separate from anything that is opposed to God and to obey God which is required before God reveals Himself all the way back in chapter one. And we are still seeing this character in chapter six.

022. The Most High Ruleth | Studies in Daniel Part 22: How Important Is Prophecy?

Daniel 5:17-31
 
It is so important that the Christian study prophecy, for therein lies our hope. As we are learning, prophecy only instills fear and panic in the hearts of the lost because they have been “living it up” in defiance of God. But for the saved, it is a comfort and a necessary reality-check. Keep your eyes on eternity and not on the perceived prosperity of the wicked in this life.

021. The Most High Ruleth | Studies in Daniel Part 21: Famous Last Feast Part 2

Daniel 5:1-16
 
This is what it looks like when God shows up. The lost are not living it up anymore, but the saved are reminded of the all-sufficient help of their God. Prophecy is the source of hope and peace for those whose trust is in Jesus, but it strikes fear into those who live as if He does not exist. Tune in next week to hear more about the importance of prophecy for the believer.

020. The Most High Ruleth | Studies in Daniel Part 20: Famous Last Feast Part 1

Daniel 5:1-4
 
What a person enjoys in this life is not the measure of their existence, but how they view God is. People who “party it up” now will be confronted with the terrifying reality of a holy God some day, and that reckoning will end in their destruction. On the other hand, those who follow God, though they might not look like much in this life, are the truly successful ones.

019. The Most High Ruleth | Studies in Daniel Part 19: King Gone Rogue

Daniel 4:28-37
 
Sometimes God has to show us how little control we have over our own lives so that we realize that He is really the one in control. This was the case for Nebuchadnezzar, and today we get to read this incredible part of his testimony and finish out Daniel chapter four. It is going by quick!

018. The Most High Ruleth | Studies in Daniel Part 18: The Mercy of God

Daniel 4:20-28
 
In this beautiful interaction between Daniel and Nebuchadnezzar, we see the mercy of God pursuing a sinner over and over again. This message to repent and come to God is open to every person who wants to get right with God. We will see the testimony of Nebuchadnezzar come to fruition next week, so stay tuned!