Sermons on Daniel

The Prophets – Daniel  (605-536 BC) (Daniel)

June 19, 2016Passage:  DanielSpeaker:  Bill KnepperMain Point:  No matter how confused we are, God is in control. I. Daniel was given visions of the world’s kingdoms.            A. The order of the kingdoms was revealed.  (Ch 2)            B. The insanity of the king was revealed.  (Ch 4)            C. The end of the Babylonian empire was seen. …

The Time of the End (Daniel 12:1-13)

April 3, 2011Passage:  Daniel 12:1-13Speaker:  Bill KnepperMain Point:  A day is coming when the righteous will receive their reward and the wicked will face their judgment. I. God has revealed what the end will be like.            A. A great tribulation is coming.            B. The object of Satan’s wrath is Israel.  (Daniel 12:1; Zechariah 13:8; Revelation…

The Invisible War (Daniel 10 & 11)

March 27, 2011Passage:  Daniel 10 & 11Speaker:  Bill KnepperMain Point:  Forces of evil cannot defeat a life rooted in prayer. I. Daniel grieves for Israel’s condition.            A. The people are beginning to return home.  (Ezra 2:64)            B. Daniel was burdened and so he prayed.            C. Great needs call for great prayer.  (Numbers 11:10-15, 2 Kings…

Forgive Us Our Sins (Daniel 9:1-27)

March 20, 2011Passage:  Daniel 9:1-27Speaker:  Bill KnepperMain Point:  A prayer of confession removes the hand of judgment. I. Daniel’s discovery leads to prayer.         A. He learns of God’s promise in Jeremiah.  (Jeremiah 25:11-12; 29:10)         B. He prays concerning what he has learned.                  1.  He prays with passion.                  2.  He confesses sin.                  3.  He identifies with…

This Too Shall Pass (Daniel 8:1-27)

March 13, 2011Passage:  Daniel 8:1-27Speaker:  Bill KnepperMain Point:  Every evil thing will come to an end to the glory of God. I. Daniel’s ram is the kingdom of Medo/Persia.         A. The kingdom was the result of joined power.                  1.  The kingdom of the Medes was first.                  2.  The kingdom of Persia was second and stronger.                 …

Bible Prophecy is Amazingly Accurate (Daniel 7:1-28)

March 6, 2011Passage:  Daniel 7:1-28Speaker:  Bill KnepperMain Point:  God’s Word is completely true so trust it. I. Daniel’s book combines history and prophecy.            A. Chapters 1-6 are mainly history.            B. Chapters 7-12 are mainly prophecy.            C. Daniel is called a key to Bible prophecy.            D. Chapter 7 gives us a wide–angle view. II. The four…

When Bad Things Happen to Good People (Daniel 6:1-28)

February 27, 2011Passage:  Daniel 6:1-28Speaker:  Bill KnepperMain Point:  God always has the last word. I. Our conduct should be superior.  (1-9)            A. Daniel could only be trapped not caught.            B. All we do should be done for Christ. II. Our convictions should be sound.  (10-15)            A. Daniel knew, but did not compromise.            B. We obey…

Handwriting on the Wall (Daniel 5:1-31)

February 20, 2011Passage:  Daniel 5:1-31Speaker:  Bill KnepperMain Point:  God is patient, but eventually everyone will give an account. I. God is patient to a point.  (1-4)            A. Belshazzar was becoming arrogant.            B. God is patient with me and the other guy. II. God is clear if you’ll look.  (5-12)            A. God wrote it on the…

Pride Goes Before Destruction (Daniel 4:1-37)

February 13, 2011Passage:  Daniel 4:1-37Speaker:  Bill KnepperMain Point:  God cares enough about our character to change it. I. God exposes the pride of Nebuchadnezzar. (1-27)II. God humbles Nebuchadnezzar.  (28-37)            A. His condition would last 7 periods of time.            B. It is called Boanthropy—acting like an animal because you think you are one.            C. He recovers …