Defining Moments | What Would You Do? | 10.20.2024

Pathway Church

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Key Points from the Sermon:

1. Stand to Be Weird

In a society that often pressures us to conform, standing for God may seem strange. Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego refused to bow to the golden statue, showing that living by a different standard requires His power.

2. Stand and Be Committed

When Nebuchadnezzar challenged their commitment, these men didn’t look for loopholes; they made up their minds beforehand to stand for God, trusting in His ability to deliver them, even if it meant facing death.

3. Stand on Your Faith

When their faith was tested in the fiery furnace, they were not alone. God walked with them through the fire, demonstrating that He may not keep us out of trials but is always with us in them.

4. Stand, To God Be the Glory

After witnessing their faith, Nebuchadnezzar proclaimed that there is no other God who can rescue in this way. Their stand brought glory to God, showing that our lives should point others to Him.

Reflective Questions:

1. Are you standing for God in your life?

2. Do your words, attitudes, and actions point people to God?