Coram Deo Church Sermons

A God Who Knows the Future | Daniel 8

We all want to know the future. Whether it’s the future of our health, our work, our relationships, or our country, we all wish we could know what's coming. In Daniel 8, God reveals to Daniel events that are yet to come. In this sermon, we explore the glorious truth that God knows the future, and we consider the implications of that truth for our lives.(4:58) Introduction - We Want to Know the Future(11:32) Daniel’s Vision(16:45) A Brief World History Lesson(26:32) Evil is Real(30:45) God is Defeating Evil(36:36) You Have a Role to Play

Respond to the Son of Man | Daniel 7

Daniel 7 marks a turning point in the book of Daniel. While the first six chapters are primarily narrative stories, the last half of the book contains apocalyptic prophecy. And Daniel 7 might be one of the most important chapters in all the Old Testament. In this sermon, we explore the significance of this chapter and what it means for every human being to respond to The Son of Man.

Alone in the Lion’s Den | Daniel 6

Daniel in the Lion's Den. It's one of the best-known stories in the Bible. And it reminds us that there are times in our lives when we need the courage to stand alone in the midst of pressure and temptation. What will our response be? In this sermon, we explore how faith in Jesus Christ empowers us to stand alone.(0:19) Scripture Reading(5:16) Introduction(8:40) The Fear of Man(11:12) Daniel, Alone(16:59) Israel, Alone(21:27) Jesus, Alone(27:37) You, Alone

The Writing on the Wall | Daniel 5

Have you ever heard someone say, "The writing is on the wall?" In Daniel 5, King Belshazzar sees a disembodied hand write an ominous message, and he calls Daniel to interpret it. As we consider this text, we learn a very simple but important truth: wise people heed God's warnings.

The Anatomy of Pride | Daniel 4

Daniel 4 tells the story of another dream of King Nebuchadnezzar. But behind the story of the dream is a story of pride. No one likes to be around a prideful person yet at the same time pride manifests itself in a variety of ways we all carry it. In this sermon we explore the essence of pride, the result of pride and how we all might be healed of our pride.

The Fiery Furnace | Daniel 3

Daniel 3 is one of the most beloved and familiar stories in the Bible. It’s a story that challenges God’s people to consider: is my faith instrumental and transactional or is it covenantal, trusting in God regardless of outcomes? In this sermon we explore the faith of Shadrach & Meshach & Abednego and how God's covenant faithfulness awakens our trust in him.

We’re All Nebuchadnezzar Now | Daniel 2

In Daniel 2, King Nebuchadnezzar has a dream revealing the permanence of God's kingdom. He's open to spiritual realities but does not fully embrace the God of the Bible. Perhaps King Nebuchadnezzar is not just a historical figure in the ancient past. What if the people in your everyday life -- yourself included -- are not all that different? In this sermon, we explore what it means to live in a world full of Nebuchadnezzars.

God Honors Faithfulness | Daniel 1:8-21

Whether we're religious or not, we count dedication and faithfulness as positive human virtues. But what does faithfulness look like, and how does one grow in it? In this sermon, we explore Daniel's faithfulness in the midst of cultural pressure. As we see Daniel's resolve, we also see the source of true faithfulness: the grace of God.

A Tale of Two Cities | Daniel 1:1-7

In each generation, God’s people are called to live faithfully for Him. Kingdoms rise and fall, but God’s kingdom is the only one that will stand forever. The book of Daniel gives God’s people a sweeping view of history and inspires them to live faithfully by grounding them in the hope and promise of God’s everlasting kingdom.Change. Improvement. Progress. We all believe that history is going somewhere. Where did this belief come from? And where IS history going? In this sermon, we meet Daniel and his three friends as they are taken into exile from Jerusalem to Babylon. As we follow their story, we discover the difference between Babylon's view of progress and God's view of progress, and we see how all of history tells the story of God and his everlasting kingdom.

Renewal Requires Resilience | 2 Corinthians 4:6-18

Change is slow. Suffering is normal. Through it all, God's desire is to renew his people "day by day." But experiencing God's daily renewal requires some things. In this sermon, we explore the truth that renewal requires resilience: a resilient source and a resilient hope.