Sermons on Daniel 6

16 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 6:16-23 · as preached in “RCC HOUSTON | 10AM Service | 7.5.26” at Reformation Culture Church

Daniel 6:1-5

1 sermon

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.

Living A Life That Makes Your Enemies Lion Food | Tim Dilena

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.

Daniel 6:1-28

1 sermon

Daniel 6:1-10

1 sermon

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.

The Lion’s Den Wasn’t the Test | God's Still King PT 3 | Rig Sunday Service w/ Ptr. Shane Abbott

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.

Daniel 6:1-24

1 sermon

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.

The Lion’s Den Wasn’t the Test | God's Still King PT 3 | Rig Sunday Service w/ Ptr. Shane Abbott

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.

Daniel 6:3

1 sermon

Then this Daniel began distinguishing himself among the commissioners and satraps because he possessed an extraordinary spirit.

Living A Life That Makes Your Enemies Lion Food | Tim Dilena

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.

Daniel 6:7

1 sermon

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.

Living A Life That Makes Your Enemies Lion Food | Tim Dilena

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.

Daniel 6:7-28

1 sermon

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.

Living A Life That Makes Your Enemies Lion Food | Tim Dilena

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.

Daniel 6:7,16-18

1 sermon

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)

DORW: Sunday AM | Rick Dubose | November 2, 2025

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 6:10-22

1 sermon

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.

Sent Part 16 | Telling the Whole Truth | Cicely Jefferson | Acts 25–26 | 830AM Service

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 6:10-23

2 sermons

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.

Sent Part 16 | Telling the Whole Truth | Cicely Jefferson | Acts 25–26 | 830AM Service

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 6:10-11

1 sermon

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.

Living A Life That Makes Your Enemies Lion Food | Tim Dilena

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.

Daniel 6:10

2 sermons

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.

LIVE: First Dallas Worship | Freedom Sunday | June 21, 2026 | 9:15am CT

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.

LIVE: First Dallas Worship | Freedom Sunday | June 21, 2026 | 11am CT

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.

Daniel 6:10-24

1 sermon

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.

DORW: Sunday AM | Rick Dubose | November 2, 2025

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 6:10,16-23

1 sermon

Reference to Daniel being thrown in jail for praying: "Daniel got thrown in jail... they heard and saw him praying."

Faith Factors Pt. 3 | KCOH | 06.24.26 | Wednesday Bible Study

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.

Daniel 6:15

1 sermon

The king replied, 'The statement is true according to the law of the Medes and the Persians, which may not be revoked.'

Living A Life That Makes Your Enemies Lion Food | Tim Dilena

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.

Daniel 6:16-23

5 sermons

Reference to Daniel being thrown to the lions and coming out alive (Daniel and the lions' den).

RCC HOUSTON | 10AM Service | 7.5.26

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.

God's Last Minute Saves

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.

Paraphrase: "Daniel didn't become dinner in that lion's den."

10:45 AM “Life Part II” Pastor Reginald W. Sharpe Jr., Sunday, July 20, 2025

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.

God delivered Daniel from the lion's den.

Sunday Service 10:30AM

A New Year Sunday message calling the congregation to deny self, take up their cross daily, and enter a 21-day corporate season of prayer and fasting beginning Wednesday. The preacher taught from Luke 9:23 about the flesh vs. spirit, explained types and purposes of fasting, shared testimonies of breakthrough, and issued invitations for surrender, prayer, and participation in church life.

Showing the 4 most recent — 1 more sermon in church libraries reference this verse.

Daniel 6:16-24

2 sermons

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.

Living A Life That Makes Your Enemies Lion Food | Tim Dilena

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.

DORW: Sunday AM | Rick Dubose | November 2, 2025

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 6:22

2 sermons

My God sent his angel and shut the lions' mouths (paraphrased here as "He shuts the mouths of lions").

Living A Life That Makes Your Enemies Lion Food | Tim Dilena

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.

“It’s So Hard to Say Goodbye to Yesterday” Acts 8:1-8 | Pastor Shaun D. Marshall | Sunday 1-25-26

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.

Daniel 6:22-28

1 sermon

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.

Living A Life That Makes Your Enemies Lion Food | Tim Dilena

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.

Daniel 6:22-24

1 sermon

An angel shut the mouths of lions against Daniel (and the account of his accusers being dealt with).

Living A Life That Makes Your Enemies Lion Food | Tim Dilena

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.

Daniel 6:23

1 sermon

“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.”

Rev. Marty Blackwelder 2026

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.

Daniel 6:25-28

1 sermon

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.'

The Lion’s Den Wasn’t the Test | God's Still King PT 3 | Rig Sunday Service w/ Ptr. Shane Abbott

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.