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When the law of the land made it illegal to pray to God, there was one man who continued praying, as was his custom. Even when Daniel was cast into the Den of Lions for execution, he was supernaturally protected. How can we grow as prayer warriors, being confident that God will protect, provide and watch over us?

Pride is so sneaky! It's stealthy. If we are not aware, it will creep in and bring destruction to our lives. How can we defend against pride, and what should we be aware of in our own lives to push back on pride? In Daniel 5, we read the story of a king who refused to learn from the past, and who loses his kingdom due to him not recognizing how pride had consumed him. Discover how the mysterious handwriting on the wall (Mene, Mene, Tekel, Peres) is a warning to all of us today.

It's very easy for all of us to drift from what God has called us to. It can happen in a marriage, a family, a church or a nation. Rediscovering and clinging to our roots and our foundation will give us great hope for the days ahead. The early church was defined as having One Heart, Great Power and Abundant Grace. What defines you? What defines our church? How can we get ourselves back on course?

How can we escape the monotonous treadmill of our culture, promoting everything as being fun, fast and easy, yet leaving us feeling shallow? Let's grow roots and produce better fruit in our lives. God is calling us to "DIG IN" and utilize our talents, giftings, interests and personalities to fulfill The Great Commission!

How can we escape the monotonous treadmill of our culture, promoting everything as being fun, fast and easy, yet leaving us feeling shallow? Let's grow roots and produce better fruit in our lives. God is calling us to "DIG IN" and utilize our talents, giftings, interests and personalities to fulfill The Great Commission!

We don't see it with our eyes, and often don't sense it, but in there are angels and demons fighting for control of our lives as well as the nations of this earth. We see this in Daniel 10. But what does it mean for us? How should a believer participate in spiritual warfare?

Everyone struggles with pride to some degree. It's one of the most common temptations known to man. So, how can we overcome pride, and what does true humility look like? How can we continue to be ourselves, in the personalities the Lord has given us, yet also walk in humility? We will look at Daniel 4 and learn how we can punch pride in the face.

We live in a troubled world of escalating violence, wars and persecution. Sometimes, we feel powerless against what is happening around us and what is coming. But, God is firmly in control, He's on the throne, and He has already established an amazing future for His faithful. Regardless of what's going on in your life, you have not been forgotten!

We live in a troubled world of escalating violence, wars and persecution. Sometimes, we feel powerless against what is happening around us and what is coming. But, God is firmly in control, He's on the throne, and He has already established an amazing future for His faithful. Regardless of what's going on in your life, you have not been forgotten!

We live in a troubled world of escalating violence, wars and persecution. Sometimes, we feel powerless against what is happening around us and what is coming. But, God is firmly in control, He's on the throne, and He has already established an amazing future for His faithful. Regardless of what's going on in your life, you have not been forgotten!

Could it be we are not recognizing one of the biggest obstacles to living a life of spiritual vitality? While Daniel the Prophet was reading the Scriptures, he felt the need to repent of the sins of his nation as well as his own sins. If it was important for him, it's definitely important for us! Why is repentance so critical and what does it really mean? How can we live a repentant lifestyle so we can experience spiritual restoration?

Have you ever dealt with anxiety when you know you did the right thing, but also knew that your actions would be penalized? How do you process that? How do you put your trust in God, not knowing if He will come through for you or not? Discover the depths of faith of three men who were threatened to be burned alive in an impossible situation.

What is prophecy and why is it important for believers to study it? What does God want us to know about the future, and what is the difference between prophecy, predictions and fortune telling? The Book of Daniel is full of dreams, visions and prophecies about the future. Get ready for a deep dive into some of the most intriguing and prophetic overlapping passages in the Bible as we examine Daniel 2, 8 and 11.

How do you handle yourself when confronted with a deeply sobering, life altering situation, where no one knows what to do? Is there a better way of handling our situation than to fall into the pattern of the world and panic? Daniel found himself in an event where there seemed to be no way out. What did he do, and what can we learn about God's master plan for us and this world?

One of the most intriguing books of the Bible opens with an historical account of God-fearing teenage boys taken as captives into a pagan kingdom. Due to their fierce resolve to maintain character and integrity, God blessed them. In our culture of shifting standards and godless agendas, how can we stand strong and live with fierce resolve?