Living The Dream

South Union Baptist Church

Living The Dream

September 8, 2024 • Pastor Chad Thompson • Daniel 4:1–18

Bottom line: It is infinitely more important that we humble ourselves and live redeemed, than exalt ourselves and "live the dream."

Nebuchadnezzar had to be taught a second time the truth that God is in control. He thought he was "living the dream" as he ruled over Babylon. He mused about how majestic he was for very building the kingdom. In the very moment he thought he was "living the dream" God made him depart the palace and live like a domesticated farm animal for 7 years until he learned that it is actually God who is in control and had given the kingdom to Nebuchadnezzar. Once he "lifted his eyes to heaven" and repented, God restored him to his throne. Nebuchadnezzar not only learned the lesson, he believed the truth that God is sovereignly in control. God rules in the kingdom of men and gives it to whomsoever He will.

The End!

November 28, 2024 • Pastor Chad Thompson • Daniel 12

Bottom line: Rest in the assurance that your hope for now and later is in the God who is totally in control.

There Goes That Man

November 17, 2024 • Pastor Chad Thompson • Daniel 11:36–45

Bottom line: In the tribulation, some will say (regarding the Antichrist), "There goes that man." But in the end of the tribulation, God will says, "Here goes that man into the lake of fire." The last ten verses of Daniel chapter 11 focus on the man that will be known as the Antichrist. We see his characteristics, his military campaigns, and his final collapse.

Immediate / Delay

November 10, 2024 • Pastor Chad Thompson • Daniel 10

Bottom line: Fervency and perseverance are required to wrestle in prayer; although our prayers may be immediately heard, the answers to our prayers may be delayed. The moment Daniel began praying, God heard his prayer and sent an answer. However, the angel that was bringing the answer was delayed by spiritual warfare with a demonic being (the Prince of Persia). If we could look behind the scenes, we would see angels and demons fighting battles. And in some way our prayers are connected to the battle. As Paul wrote, we don't wrestle against flesh and blood. We wrestle against demonic forces. Warfare praying requires exertion. We have to intentionally be fervent and persevering in our prayers. Let's hold fast. God's answer is on the way.