Worship Service Video Podcast - August 25, 2024

WORSHIP SERVICE

video and audio recorded live at Mountain View Church.

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With Pastor Mike Curry.

 “Unyielding Faith in the Fiery Trials”

Daniel 3

Introduction: Chippee the Parakeet

1. The King’s Command (verses 1-7)

1. Universal Command: (vs. 4-5).

• Exodus 20:4-6

1. Universal Consequences: Do it or be thrown into a fiery furnace (v. 6)
2. Universal Compliance: All fell down (v.7)

• Romans 1:20-25

1. Defiance of the King’s Decree (verses 8-18)
2. The tale of the tattletales (vs. 8-12).
3. The King’s furious assertion (vs. 13-15)
   • “…what god will be able to rescue you from my hand?”
4. Courageous defiance (vs. 16-18).

• Matthew 10:22, James 1:12

III. Trial by Fire (verses 19-23)

1. Seven-times hotter = the fullness of the trial (v19)
2. Subdued by strongest soldiers (v. 20-22)
3. Falling into the fire (v. 23).

• James 1:2-4, Isaiah 43:1-3a

1. Divine Deliverance (verses 24-30)
2. A fourth in the fire! (v. 24-25)
3. Salvation realized (v. 26-27)
4. Praise be to the Most High God (v. 28-30)
   • “…no other god can save in this way.” (v. 29)

Action Points

• Resist Compromise
• Make a stand with unwavering faith
• Trust God’s Protection