In Babylon, Daniel 1:8-16

Redeemer City Church - Lafayette, LA

In this sermon, Pastor Aaron Shamp introduces the new series called Courageous Faith, which focuses on the life of Daniel. He highlights the challenges of living in a culture that is opposed to the gospel and emphasizes the importance of standing out for God. The world's strategy is to make believers think, talk, and act like the rest of society, but the courageous response is faithful resistance. Pastor Aaron explores how Daniel and his friends resisted the Babylonian culture and made a predetermined decision to not defile themselves. He encourages listeners to make resolutions ahead of time and rely on God's provision and reward.

Takeaways

• Living in a culture opposed to the gospel requires courageous faith and standing out for God.
• The world's strategy is to make believers think, talk, and act like the rest of society.
• Faithful resistance involves making predetermined decisions to not compromise on values and beliefs.
• God rewards and provides for those who stand for Him.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Series Overview
03:00 Living in a Culture Opposed to the Gospel
09:10 The World's Strategy
14:46 Faithful Resistance
23:40 The Key to Success: Determination
31:00 God's Provision and Reward
36:13 Jesus' Stand for Us
44:09 Conclusion and Prayer