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Pastor Tony Liuzzo (Lead Pastor) - Daniel 6:10-11 (Ephesians 6:10-11 & 17-20; Daniel 1:8-9 & 17-21; 2:1-3, 13 & 15-19; 6:10-11; James 1:8-9; Joshua 24:15; 1 Timothy 4:8; 2 Timothy 2:15; Psalms 119:165; Matthew 6:16; 17:21; Hebrews 10:25; John 15:4-5)\n\xa0\nWhere does our inner strength come from to face the lion's den? There must be more to our faith than just knowing God. We are called to walk with God. If our strength comes from God, then we can't take a step in life without Him! What does it mean to walk with God? Daniel lived out a clear example that demonstrates what it truly means to walk with God.\n\xa0\nSeries description: How can we live faithfully in the midst of so much opposition? How can we stand strong in our faith when doubt seeks to devour us? We love the story of Daniel because it inspires us to be brave in the midst of overwhelming circumstances.\xa0 We know the story of the lion's den, but God did a lot in Daniel's life before he faced the lions! We too can be brave when we learn how to stand firm in our faith!\n\n\xa0\n\nBRAVE\nFaith that conquers fear!\nWalking with God!\n\xa0\n\u2014 Bravery comes from faith.\n\u2014 Faith comes from conviction.\n\u2014 Conviction comes from your walk with God.\n\u2014 Your walk with God starts with your identity in Christ.\n\xa0\nBravery requires walking with God.\nI. We must have spiritual disciplines.\nA. prayer\nB. Bible reading\nC. fasting\nD. church\n\xa0\nII. We must make a priority to pray.\n\xa0\nIII. We must develop a passion to pray.\xa0\n\xa0\n\u2014 Daniel got alone with God.\n\u2014 Daniel turned his attention to God.\n\u2014 Daniel humbled himself before God.\n\u2014 Daniel faithfully walked with God.\n\u2014 Daniel thanked God.\n\xa0\n\nIllustration #1: Popeye\n\xa0\n\nIllustration #2: Popeye with Spinach