Del Rio Bible Church

a place to grow

  • Facebook
  • Home
  • About Us
    • Service Times
    • Staff & Elders
    • Doctrinal Statement
    • Biblical Convictions on Social & Cultural Issues
  • Connect
    • Online Sermons
    • Children’s Ministry
    • Groups
    • Youth Group
  • Serve
  • Contact
  • APP
  • Give
May 22, 2011

The Oldest Sin

Speaker: Pastor Joe Ricchuiti
Series: Daniel, The Oldest Sin
Passage: Daniel 4:1-37

1.  Chapters 4 and 5 of Daniel both deal with the sin of pride.  Each one had different ways it was exhibited, but in both cases God dealt with it to humble King Nebuchadnezzar and King Belshazzar.

2.  God was demonstrating to the nation of Israel that, though they were exiled to Babylon, He was still sovereign over the Kings and Kingdoms of the Earth, no matter their greatness or their victories, and that He would one day deliver them.

3.  Nebuchadnezzar’s praise for God bookends chapter four.  It begins with his proclamation that the God of Heaven was indeed sovereign over all men, proceeds to explain how he came to that conclusion, and ends with his acknowledgment of God.

4.  Verse 17 is the heart of the passage in which it is explained that mankind must learn (especially Nebuchadnezzar) that God is sovereign over the kingdoms of men and gives them to whomever He wishes.

5.  Daniel interprets the dream which troubled Nebuchadnezzar and identifies him as a tree which filled the whole earth, whose fruit fed the people of the earth, and whose branches sheltered them.  The tree then is cut down, with only the stump left.  Nebuchadnezzar himself would be given the mind of an animal and for seven years live as a beast of the field.  After that time, when he acknowledged God’s sovereignty, he would be restored to power.  

Download Files Notes

Topics: Sin, The Oldest Sin
« If You Can’t Stand The Heat… The First Sin (Part 2) »

News

  • A Place to Grow
  • Welcome Lunch
  • Women’s Bible Study
  • Men’s Studies

Recent Sermons

  • “The Third Missionary Journey Commences”
    Pastor Joe Ricchuiti, May 15, 2022
  • Scott’s Thoughts: Acts 18
    Pastor Scott Fooshee, May 8, 2022
  • “Relationships 301”
    Associate Pastor Steve Plank, May 1, 2022
  • “A Model of Cultural Engagement” (Pt.2)
    Pastor Joe Ricchuiti, April 24, 2022
  • “Doubting Disciples, Burning Hearts, Risen Lord”
    Pastor Joe Ricchuiti, April 17, 2022

About Us

Our church is an independent, non-denominational congregation focused on equipping believers to accomplish all God has for each individual. We emphasize growing to maturity through regular, relevant study of God’s Word, meaningful corporate worship, and fellowship. Del Rio Bible Church was established in 1997 by a … Read More »

Joe Ricchuiti Senior Pastor & Elder Pastor Joe Ricchuiti graduated in 1982 from Dallas Theological Seminary. He holds a Master's Degree in Theology. He's been pastor of Del Rio Bible Church since its inception. Joe and … Learn More »

If God has placed a desire on your heart to connect through fellowship or service, we have a variety of ministries for you to plug into. Del Rio Bible Church via Church by MinstryOne App Connect via the app to … Learn More »

Regardless of how long you'll be in Del Rio, we  would love for you to get involved with us! Your involvement, even if for a short time, will only enhance our ministries and your Christian walk.  Contact … Learn More »

If you have questions, please call the church office or stop by and chat.  The office is normally open Monday through Thursday between 9am and 4pm. Alternately, you may e-mail the office or any individual … Contact Us »

© 2022 - Del Rio Bible Church | Powered by Gray Jet Media