MESSAGE OUTLINE

FOR October 6, 2024

“Standing Firm in a World that’s Constantly Shifting”

Introduction

Key Question: How do I live and love well in a culture that is constantly shifting?

  1. Here are three common responses.
  1. Freak out!
  2. Blend in.
  3. Stand firm in love.

I Cor. 16:13-14 NIV

Dan. 1:1-4a NIV

Dan. 1:4b-6 NLT

  1. Here is Daniel’s three prong strategy.
  1. Remember who God says you are. V. 7

Daniel = God is my judge

Belteshazzar = lady protect the king

Hananiah = God has been gracious

Shadrach = I am fearful of God

Mishael = Who is what God is

Meshach = I am despised and shameful before God

Azariah = Yahweh has helped

Abednego = Servant of Nebo

  1. Resolve not to compromise ahead of time. V. 8-14 NLT
  2. Rely on one another for strength. V. 18-20 NLT

“You walk like who you walk with.”

Key Principle: God still loves Babylon even though Babylon does not love God.

  1. Three action steps we can use to live out this statement.
  1. We will LOVE people.

John 13:35

  1. We will SERVE people.
  2. We will STAND FIRM.

“When you stand for Jesus, Jesus will stand for you.”

Acts 7:55-56 NIV

Conclusion:  Let’s stand up together for Jesus.