

Lions And Fires And Prayers: The Book Of Daniel
Calvary Hanford
A verse-by-verse study through the book of Daniel with Gene Pensiero Jr.
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Jul 30, 2025 • 38min
Death Of The Party (Daniel 5)
Belshazzar throws a big party, only to discover it’s his going away party.
Our text in this study is: Daniel
Gene Pensiero Jr
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Get ready for an in-depth Bible study of Daniel 5 in this powerful expository sermon, “Death Of The Party.” We’ll uncover the dramatic events of King Belshazzar’s feast and the mysterious writing on the wall, exploring the stark contrast between Belshazzar, who lived for worldly pleasures, and Daniel, a man dedicated to God.
This Christian sermon will illuminate the significance of the sacred vessels from the Jerusalem temple, highlighting the importance of honoring God in every aspect of our lives.
You’ll discover how true success and security are found not in material wealth or worldly power, but in a humble relationship with the Lord.
Are you searching for the meaning of life? This Bible teaching reveals that life is more than transient pleasures; it has an eternal dimension, showing how God holds our very breath in His hands and controls the course of our lives. Learn why personal salvation through Jesus Christ is far more essential than satisfying physical appetites.
This video is perfect for Bible students and anyone seeking to grow in their Christian faith. The story of Daniel 5 serves as a powerful warning: our days are numbered, and judgment awaits those who reject God. This Christian sermon unpacks the frightening reality of being “weighed on the balance and found deficient,” urging viewers to consider their spiritual standing before God. For those searching for Calvary Chapel sermons or Calvary Chapel teachings, this message aligns with a commitment to expository preaching and a focus on the authority of Scripture.
In contrast to Belshazzar, Daniel exemplifies a life lived for God’s purposes. Discover how Daniel’s unwavering faith, wisdom, and reliance on the Holy Spirit enabled him to shine God’s light in a dark world. This sermon encourages Christians to embrace their role as “lampstands,” bringing real answers to those in need. If you’re interested in Jesus’ teachings and how they apply to practical living, this video will inspire you to choose a life dedicated to the Lord. Find answers to life’s biggest questions and understand the importance of preparing for eternity.

Apr 17, 2019 • 37min
Daniel 12:1-13 – End Of The Lines
Daniel’s book closes with a final look at human history and Daniel asks a single question, but doesn’t get the answer he’s hoping for (Assistant Pastor Geno)

Apr 10, 2019 • 34min
Daniel 11:29-45 – The Worser Of Two Evils
Daniel’s vision continues, showing the acts of Antiochus Epiphanes as well as foretelling the coming Antichrist (Assistant Pastor Geno)

Apr 3, 2019 • 33min
Daniel 11:2-28 – The Happenings
An angel gives Daniel an incredibly detailed and complex vision, accurately foretelling hundreds of years of human history (Assistant Pastor Geno)

Mar 20, 2019 • 37min
Daniel 10:1-11:1 – Archangels: Divinity War
At the end of his life, Daniel receives one more dramatic vision, first of the Glorious Man then of great future events (Assistant Pastor Geno)

Mar 13, 2019 • 33min
Daniel 9:20-27 – Seven Years A Week
Daniel receives the Seventy Weeks prophecy from Gabriel, outlining the flow of prophetic history in groups of sevens (Assistant Pastor Geno)

Mar 6, 2019 • 35min
Daniel 9:1-19 – The Lord’s Pray-er
Daniel is studying prophecy, then realizes the captivity is close to finished, which leads him to pray one of the great prayers of the Bible (Assistant Pastor Geno)

Feb 20, 2019 • 32min
Daniel 8:1-27 – The Horn Identity
Daniel sees a new vision of the kingdom of Greece and the “little horn” that would arise after Alexander The Great – the terrible tyrant Antiochus Epiphanes (Assistant Pastor Geno)

Feb 14, 2019 • 34min
Daniel 7:15-28 – What A Difference A Dream Makes
Being deeply troubled, Daniel seeks interpretation for the dream he’s had of the flow of human history (Assistant Pastor Geno)

Feb 6, 2019 • 34min
Daniel 7:9-14 – Court Is In Heaven
Daniel and sees the Ancient of Days seated as Judge in the courtroom of heaven (Assistant Pastor Geno)