19 sermons preach from Daniel 6 in real church libraries — each one transcribed, summarized, and indexed to the verse. Jump to the exact moment a verse is quoted, or open the full sermon.
“Reference to Daniel being thrown to the lions and coming out alive (Daniel and the lions' den).”
“Daniel prayed faithfully; he got thrown into the lion's den.”
A Sunday service centered on petitioning God for deliverance from persecutors. The preacher teaches that persecution is spiritual in origin, often provoked by righteousness or success, and calls believers to respond with prayer, holiness, perseverance, praise, and seeking reconciliation when at fault.
“Reference to Daniel in the lion's den; he obeyed God and refused to bow to King Nebuchadnezzar.”
A virtual New Year's Eve watch service focused on thanksgiving for surviving 2020, trusting Jesus through the 'perfect storm' of the pandemic, and entering 2021 prepared to 'cross over' into God’s promises. Pastor Chris Harris emphasized community assistance, discipleship (discover, develop, deploy), prayer, worship, giving, sanctification/separation for spiritual growth, and gave an altar invitation.
“Darius appointed 120 satraps and over them three commissioners of whom Daniel was one; Daniel distinguished himself... the commissioners and satraps began to find a ground of accusation against Daniel but they could find no evidence of corruption.”
Tim Dilena exhorts listeners to pursue a life that pleases God so God will fight on their behalf. Using Daniel in the lion's den and other biblical examples, he teaches that faithful obedience, persistent prayer, worship (the "sacrifice of praise"), and boldness in truth cause the schemes of enemies to backfire. He warns about a culture that removes God, urges Christians not to fight people but to submit to God, and closes with an invitation to surrender to Christ for breakthrough.
“Paraphrase: Daniel served under King Darius; jealous officials conspired and persuaded the king to issue a 30-day decree forbidding prayer to any god except the king.”
Pastor Shane Abbott argues that Daniel’s true test was not the one night in the lion’s den but seventy years of faithful living in Babylon. Christians are called to be kingdom ambassadors who remain faithful in foreign cultures, carry God’s character into their spheres of influence, refuse the spirit of Babylon, and trust that God is the eternal King.
“Summary of Daniel 6: 120 satraps; Daniel had an excellent/extraordinary spirit; a 30-day decree forbidding prayer to anyone but the king; Daniel prays facing Jerusalem, is thrown into the lions' den and is delivered; conspirators and their families are punished.”
Pastor Shane Abbott argues that Daniel’s true test was not the one night in the lion’s den but seventy years of faithful living in Babylon. Christians are called to be kingdom ambassadors who remain faithful in foreign cultures, carry God’s character into their spheres of influence, refuse the spirit of Babylon, and trust that God is the eternal King.
“Then this Daniel began distinguishing himself among the commissioners and satraps because he possessed an extraordinary spirit.”
Tim Dilena exhorts listeners to pursue a life that pleases God so God will fight on their behalf. Using Daniel in the lion's den and other biblical examples, he teaches that faithful obedience, persistent prayer, worship (the "sacrifice of praise"), and boldness in truth cause the schemes of enemies to backfire. He warns about a culture that removes God, urges Christians not to fight people but to submit to God, and closes with an invitation to surrender to Christ for breakthrough.
“So verse seven, all the commissioners of the kingdom... consulted together that the king should establish a statute... anyone who makes a petition to any God or man besides you, O king, for 30 days shall be cast into the lion's den.”
Tim Dilena exhorts listeners to pursue a life that pleases God so God will fight on their behalf. Using Daniel in the lion's den and other biblical examples, he teaches that faithful obedience, persistent prayer, worship (the "sacrifice of praise"), and boldness in truth cause the schemes of enemies to backfire. He warns about a culture that removes God, urges Christians not to fight people but to submit to God, and closes with an invitation to surrender to Christ for breakthrough.
“Decree that anyone who petitions any god or man for thirty days be cast into the lions' den; Daniel continued praying three times a day and was cast into the den, but God sent his angel and shut the lions' mouths and he was unharmed.”
Tim Dilena exhorts listeners to pursue a life that pleases God so God will fight on their behalf. Using Daniel in the lion's den and other biblical examples, he teaches that faithful obedience, persistent prayer, worship (the "sacrifice of praise"), and boldness in truth cause the schemes of enemies to backfire. He warns about a culture that removes God, urges Christians not to fight people but to submit to God, and closes with an invitation to surrender to Christ for breakthrough.
“Why don't we make it illegal to pray?... for 30 days nobody can pray to anybody except you — thrown in a lion's den. (Daniel 6 decree and lions' den episode)”
Pastor Rick DuBose preaches a call to sustained, disciplined prayer — “keep the lamp burning” — explaining Old Testament tabernacle imagery (lamp, oil, manna, veil) to show how God’s supernatural provision flows into the natural when the church and individuals maintain daily prayer, corporate responsibility, and Holy Spirit dependence.
“Daniel continued to pray despite an edict that no one could pray to any god except the king, and as a result he was thrown into the lions' den.”
Using Paul's defense before Festus and Agrippa (Acts 25–26), the sermon urges believers to boldly tell the whole truth of the gospel — in love and without compromise — because God protects those who speak truth, provides an audience, and ultimately vindicates the message.
“Daniel continuing to pray despite a law against it and facing the lion's den.”
Pastor Johnteris Tate preaches from Nehemiah about God assigning work that's bigger than any one person — a call to shared responsibility, perseverance in the middle, and a resolved 'mind to work' so God's projects are completed by a committed people, not by personalities.
“Daniel continued to pray despite the edict of Darius and was thrown into the lion's den, but God protected him and he came out alive.”
Using Paul's defense before Festus and Agrippa (Acts 25–26), the sermon urges believers to boldly tell the whole truth of the gospel — in love and without compromise — because God protects those who speak truth, provides an audience, and ultimately vindicates the message.
“So when Daniel knew that the document was signed, he entered his house... and he continued kneeling on his knees three times a day, praying and giving thanks... these men came by agreement, found Daniel making petition and supplication before his God.”
Tim Dilena exhorts listeners to pursue a life that pleases God so God will fight on their behalf. Using Daniel in the lion's den and other biblical examples, he teaches that faithful obedience, persistent prayer, worship (the "sacrifice of praise"), and boldness in truth cause the schemes of enemies to backfire. He warns about a culture that removes God, urges Christians not to fight people but to submit to God, and closes with an invitation to surrender to Christ for breakthrough.
“Now, when Daniel knew that the document was signed, he entered his house... he continued kneeling on his knees three times a day, praying and giving thanks before his God.”
A Freedom Sunday service celebrating national and spiritual freedom, honoring military and fathers, and preaching encouragement to live with hope, courage, and productive devotion in the last days—culminating in an invitation to trust Christ.
“Now when Daniel knew that this document was signed, he entered his house and he continued kneeling on his knees three times a day, praying and giving thanks before his God as he had been doing previously.”
Robert Jeffress preaches on Freedom Sunday (Father’s Day), calling believers to live in the reality of Christ’s coming and life’s brevity by being hopeful, courageous (immovable), and productive—abounding in the work of the Lord—while honoring veterans, inviting people to salvation, and encouraging practical church involvement.
“Paraphrase of Daniel 6: Daniel continued praying openly despite a 30-day law forbidding prayer to anyone but the king; he was thrown into the lions' den and the lions did not eat him, while his accusers were later thrown in and eaten.”
Pastor Rick DuBose preaches a call to sustained, disciplined prayer — “keep the lamp burning” — explaining Old Testament tabernacle imagery (lamp, oil, manna, veil) to show how God’s supernatural provision flows into the natural when the church and individuals maintain daily prayer, corporate responsibility, and Holy Spirit dependence.
“Reference to Daniel being thrown in jail for praying: "Daniel got thrown in jail... they heard and saw him praying."”
A practical teaching on why faith sometimes doesn't produce results — identify and correct factors that short‑circuit faith (financial irresponsibility, lack of specificity, silent/private petitions, no agreement with others, failure to speak and confess). Emphasizes learning the 'rules' of faith, praying audibly and specifically, coming into agreement with prayer partners, repaying debts, and taking tangible steps (journals, altar time, faith conference) to activate breakthrough.
“The king replied, 'The statement is true according to the law of the Medes and the Persians, which may not be revoked.'”
Tim Dilena exhorts listeners to pursue a life that pleases God so God will fight on their behalf. Using Daniel in the lion's den and other biblical examples, he teaches that faithful obedience, persistent prayer, worship (the "sacrifice of praise"), and boldness in truth cause the schemes of enemies to backfire. He warns about a culture that removes God, urges Christians not to fight people but to submit to God, and closes with an invitation to surrender to Christ for breakthrough.
“Reference to Daniel being thrown to the lions and coming out alive (Daniel and the lions' den).”
A Romans 12–centered message distinguishing manifestation gifts from motivational (Romans 12) gifts, calling believers to consecration and sober self-assessment so their God-given graces can mature. Emphasis on unity of the body, healthy leadership, disciplined vessels (ego/appetite), and practical church life (altar seed, communion, volunteer mobilization).
“Daniel in the lion's den, the Lord shuts the mouth of the lion.”
A sermon on how God is sovereignly at work with dramatic, last-minute interventions — ‘last-minute saves’ — illustrated from Scripture and personal testimony, emphasizing persistent prayer, obedience to God’s instructions, and trust in His timing, with the resurrection as the ultimate last-minute save.
“They put Daniel in the lion's den and God rescued him (paraphrase of Daniel in the lion's den).”
A Bible-study teaching on the Hebrew word ahavah (love) that traces its first mention (Genesis 22:2), its Hebrew letter-pictures (Aleph-Heh-Beth-Heh) and lexical senses, contrasts Old Testament ahavah with New Testament Greek loves (agape, phileo, storge, eros, mania), and applies love as a conscious, sacrificial choice (not merely a feeling). The talk emphasizes God's giving nature (John 3:16), the heart/lev as the decision center, practical discipleship (forgiveness, boundaries, marriage discernment, spiritual maturity), and living out Christ-like love in everyday relationships.
“Paraphrase: "Daniel didn't become dinner in that lion's den."”
Pastor Reginald W. Sharpe Jr. preaches 'Life Part II,' using the board game Life and the sending of the 70 (Luke 10) to encourage believers that life with Jesus is better: though sent into difficult places like 'lambs among wolves,' followers receive mysterious durability, can manage uncertainty because God is near, and are preserved to testify to God's power and grace.
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“You have the peace of Daniel while being sent to the lions' dens, as if Daniel knew that God would close those mouths of the lions for him but open them up on his enemies.”
Tim Dilena exhorts listeners to pursue a life that pleases God so God will fight on their behalf. Using Daniel in the lion's den and other biblical examples, he teaches that faithful obedience, persistent prayer, worship (the "sacrifice of praise"), and boldness in truth cause the schemes of enemies to backfire. He warns about a culture that removes God, urges Christians not to fight people but to submit to God, and closes with an invitation to surrender to Christ for breakthrough.
“They threw him in with the lions and then the lions didn't eat him; the next morning those who had plotted were thrown in and the lions ate them.”
Pastor Rick DuBose preaches a call to sustained, disciplined prayer — “keep the lamp burning” — explaining Old Testament tabernacle imagery (lamp, oil, manna, veil) to show how God’s supernatural provision flows into the natural when the church and individuals maintain daily prayer, corporate responsibility, and Holy Spirit dependence.
“"they set him up and tried to get him put him in the lion's den" (Daniel in the lion's den)”
A Bible-study teaching on the Hebrew word ahavah (love) that traces its first mention (Genesis 22:2), its Hebrew letter-pictures (Aleph-Heh-Beth-Heh) and lexical senses, contrasts Old Testament ahavah with New Testament Greek loves (agape, phileo, storge, eros, mania), and applies love as a conscious, sacrificial choice (not merely a feeling). The talk emphasizes God's giving nature (John 3:16), the heart/lev as the decision center, practical discipleship (forgiveness, boundaries, marriage discernment, spiritual maturity), and living out Christ-like love in everyday relationships.
“My God sent his angel and shut the lions' mouths (paraphrased here as "He shuts the mouths of lions").”
Tim Dilena exhorts listeners to pursue a life that pleases God so God will fight on their behalf. Using Daniel in the lion's den and other biblical examples, he teaches that faithful obedience, persistent prayer, worship (the "sacrifice of praise"), and boldness in truth cause the schemes of enemies to backfire. He warns about a culture that removes God, urges Christians not to fight people but to submit to God, and closes with an invitation to surrender to Christ for breakthrough.
“I've seen God shut the lions' jaws.”
Pastor Shaun D. Marshall preaches from Acts 8:1-8 about the need to let go of the past so God can lead us into his future. He highlights three practical responses—grieve, grow, and go—using the scattering of the early church and Philip's ministry as an example, closes with an invitation to salvation and church membership, and connects the message to local church mission and the Beyond campaign.
“Then the king was pleased, gave orders for Daniel to be taken out of the den... No injury was found on him because he had trusted in his God.”
Tim Dilena exhorts listeners to pursue a life that pleases God so God will fight on their behalf. Using Daniel in the lion's den and other biblical examples, he teaches that faithful obedience, persistent prayer, worship (the "sacrifice of praise"), and boldness in truth cause the schemes of enemies to backfire. He warns about a culture that removes God, urges Christians not to fight people but to submit to God, and closes with an invitation to surrender to Christ for breakthrough.
“An angel shut the mouths of lions against Daniel (and the account of his accusers being dealt with).”
Tim Dilena exhorts listeners to pursue a life that pleases God so God will fight on their behalf. Using Daniel in the lion's den and other biblical examples, he teaches that faithful obedience, persistent prayer, worship (the "sacrifice of praise"), and boldness in truth cause the schemes of enemies to backfire. He warns about a culture that removes God, urges Christians not to fight people but to submit to God, and closes with an invitation to surrender to Christ for breakthrough.
““In the morning, they took him up out of the den... There was no manner of hurt upon him because he believed in his God.””
An encouraging sermon calling believers to lift their eyes, maintain a faith-shaped mentality, speak God’s promises aloud, and expect a divine turnaround in every stalled or defeated area of life.
“King Darius wrote to all the nations: 'I issue a decree that in every part of my kingdom people must fear and reverence the God of Daniel... He has rescued Daniel from the power of the lions. And Daniel prospered during the reign of Darius and the reign of Cyrus the Persian.'”
Pastor Shane Abbott argues that Daniel’s true test was not the one night in the lion’s den but seventy years of faithful living in Babylon. Christians are called to be kingdom ambassadors who remain faithful in foreign cultures, carry God’s character into their spheres of influence, refuse the spirit of Babylon, and trust that God is the eternal King.
Every reference on this page was extracted from the transcript of a real sermon in a public Sermon Mind church library. Quotes reflect each preacher’s own reading of the text.