Cherrybrook Presbyterian Church https://cherrybrookpc.org.au/ Sermon collection Podcast Generator 2.7 - http://www.podcastgenerator.net Sun, 24 May 2026 13:56:13 +1000 en Copyright 2025 Cherrybrook Presbyterian Church https://cherrybrookpc.org.au/podcast/images/itunes_image.jpg Cherrybrook Presbyterian Church https://cherrybrookpc.org.au/ Sermon collection Cherrybrook Presbyterian Cherrybrook Presbyterian Cherrybrook Presbyterian rod@cherrybrookpc.org.au clean The End of the Game Daniel 11-12 (James Nodder) Biblical apocalyptic visions

  • Same events, different emphasis
  • Different time horizons
  1. Evil will flourish and God’s people will suffer (Chapter 11)
    • 4th – 2nd Century BC (11:1-35)
    • The Antichrist? (11:36-45)
  2. God’s kingdom will come and God’s people will be vindicated (12:1-4)

Universal resurrection

  • No oblivion
  • All will not necessarily be well

Application

  • ‘Go on our way’ – get on with life
  • Live for the kingdom
  • Look forward to vindication and justice
  • Look forward to our rest and reward
]]> Daniel 11-12 (James Nodder) https://cherrybrookpc.org.au/podcast/?name=2020_06_14.mp4 https://cherrybrookpc.org.au/podcast/?name=2020_06_14.mp4 30:03 james@cherrybrookpc.org.au (James Nodder) James Nodder no Sun, 14 Jun 2020 11:00:00 +1000 Life in a war zone Danie 10 (James Nodder)  

  • Structure of Chapters 10-12

Principles

  1. The spiritual forces of good and evil are real
  2. The evil spiritual forces are active in our world
  3. The evil spiritual forces are committed to oppose God
  4. The evil spiritual forces hate us because God loves us
  5. The evil spiritual forces can hurt us but they can’t win

Application

  1. Don’t underestimate (or overestimate!) the reality of evil forces
  2. Don’t underestimate the power of God
  3. Don’t underestimate the victory of Jesus

Next week – Daniel 11-12

]]> Danie 10 (James Nodder) https://cherrybrookpc.org.au/podcast/?name=2020_06_07.mp4 https://cherrybrookpc.org.au/podcast/?name=2020_06_07.mp4 35:29 james@cherrybrookpc.org.au (James Nodder) James Nodder no Sun, 07 Jun 2020 11:00:00 +1000 God's long-game of redemption Daniel 9 (James Nodder)  

  1. Daniel’s request to God (1-19)
    • Confession (4-14)
    • Request (15-19)
      • Are we praying through God’s declared promises and purposes?
  2. God’s response to Daniel (20-27)

Conclusion

    • Redemption is God’s long game
    • Beware the culture of the instant

Next week – Daniel 10

 

Resources:

Third Vision Timeline

]]> Daniel 9 (James Nodder) https://cherrybrookpc.org.au/podcast/?name=2020_05_31.mp4 https://cherrybrookpc.org.au/podcast/?name=2020_05_31.mp4 37:01 james@cherrybrookpc.org.au (James Nodder) James Nodder no Sun, 31 May 2020 11:00:00 +1000 To be forewarned is to be forearmed Daniel 8 (James Nodder)  

Link between chapters 7 & 8

  1. A Slice of Brutal World History
    1. Ram with two horns
    2. Goat with big horn
    3. Four new horns
    4. And another horn
      • Invades the Land
      • Attacks the Sanctuary
      • Kills God’s People
      • Opposes God

The fulfilment - Antiochus the IV

  1. The Pattern of Brutal World History
    1. The rise of brutal people who afflict God’s people
    2. The fall of brutal people who afflict God’s people

Application

    1. The wisdom of a humble spirit that acknowledges God
    2. To be Forewarned is to be Forearmed

Next week – Daniel 9

]]> Daniel 8 (James Nodder) https://cherrybrookpc.org.au/podcast/?name=2020_05_24.mp4 https://cherrybrookpc.org.au/podcast/?name=2020_05_24.mp4 31:38 james@cherrybrookpc.org.au (James Nodder) James Nodder no Sun, 24 May 2020 11:00:00 +1000 The glorious rule of the Son of Man Daniel 7 (James Nodder)
  • The Lord will ultimately crush all evil opposition

    • Characteristics of the 4th kingdom

      1. Blasphemy
      2. Persecution of God’s people

    Who are the beasts?

    Is there a progressive improvement in human society over time?

    1. The Lord will install his perfect eternal ruler
    2. The Lord will extend the rule and glory to his people

    Next week – Daniel 8

    Further listening: Tim Keller - Hope in times of fear 

     

    ]]>     Daniel 7 (James Nodder) https://cherrybrookpc.org.au/podcast/?name=2020_05_17.mp4 https://cherrybrookpc.org.au/podcast/?name=2020_05_17.mp4 33:46 james@cherrybrookpc.org.au (James Nodder) James Nodder no Sun, 17 May 2020 11:57:12 +1000     The clash of two laws Daniel 6 (James Nodder)
  • Living as an exile well
  • Enemies in high places
  • No dirt!
  • Hated by the world
  • The only weak spot

    • Tips in Daniel’s school of prayer

      1. Establishing prayer as a healthy habit
      2. Include both thanksgiving and request
      3. Pray for the big picture – God’s kingdom and purposes
    • God’s purpose – not to save Daniel from trials but through trials
    • Vindication for Daniel; retribution for his enemies
    • The conclusion of the matter

    Next week – Daniel 7

    ]]>     Daniel 6 (James Nodder) https://cherrybrookpc.org.au/podcast/?name=2020_05_10.mp4 https://cherrybrookpc.org.au/podcast/?name=2020_05_10.mp4 31:41 james@cherrybrookpc.org.au (James Nodder) James Nodder no Sun, 10 May 2020 11:00:00 +1000     The writing is on the wall Daniel 5 (James Nodder)
  • Understanding Daniel 5
    • Theological text – not historical chronology
    • Leap of 23 years
    • Grandson, not son
    • Historical reliability of Daniel 5
  • The events of Daniel 5
    • Babylon under attack
    • The hand
    • The meaning
    • The interpretation
    • The reason for the judgment
  • The implications of Daniel 5
    • Chapter 2 & Chapter 5
    • Chapter 4 & Chapter 5 as a pair.
    • The writing is on the wall.
    • Weighing our lives in the balance.
    • Humble gratitude

    Next week – Daniel 6

    ]]>     Daniel 5 (James Nodder) https://cherrybrookpc.org.au/podcast/?name=2020_05_03.mp4 https://cherrybrookpc.org.au/podcast/?name=2020_05_03.mp4 27:56 james@cherrybrookpc.org.au (James Nodder) James Nodder no Sun, 03 May 2020 11:00:00 +1000     Pride and humility Daniel 4 (James Nodder)
  • The fall of Nebuchadnezzar
  • The rise of Nebuchadnezzar

    • Conclusion

    1. Why does God exalt the humble?
    2. Godly and ungodly contentment
    3. True and false humility

    Next week – Daniel 5

    ]]>     Daniel 4 (James Nodder) https://cherrybrookpc.org.au/podcast/?name=2020_04_26.mp4 https://cherrybrookpc.org.au/podcast/?name=2020_04_26.mp4 29:48 james@cherrybrookpc.org.au (James Nodder) James Nodder no Sun, 26 Apr 2020 11:00:00 +1000     Taking risks for Christ Daniel 3:19-30 (James Nodder)
  • God is with us in the fiery fire
  • God will ultimately rescue us from the fiery fire

    • Application

    • Becoming less risk-averse for God
    ]]>     Daniel 3:19-30 (James Nodder) https://cherrybrookpc.org.au/podcast/?name=2020_04_19.mp4 https://cherrybrookpc.org.au/podcast/?name=2020_04_19.mp4 33:14 james@cherrybrookpc.org.au (James Nodder) James Nodder no Sun, 19 Apr 2020 11:00:00 +1000     Standing firm in the fiery trial Daniel 3:1-18 (James Nodder) What price would you be prepared to pay for your faith? 

    1. The Demand of Idols
      • Pressurising factors
      • Voice of reason and rationalisation 

    Application:

      • Identifying our idols
    1. The Response of Faith
      • Confidence in the power of God (17)
      • Submission to the will of God — ‘But even if he does not…’ (18)

    Application:

      • Wonky Christian theology today
      • God was not there for me
      • The path of idolatry – I must have....
      • The path of faith – I would like to have…. ‘but even if he does not..’

    Next week: Daniel 3:19-30

    Further resources: Identifying Idols

    ]]>     Daniel 3:1-18 (James Nodder) https://cherrybrookpc.org.au/podcast/?name=2020_03_29.mp4 https://cherrybrookpc.org.au/podcast/?name=2020_03_29.mp4 27:06 james@cherrybrookpc.org.au (James Nodder) James Nodder no Sun, 29 Mar 2020 11:00:00 +1100     The kingdom that will not pass away Daniel 2:23-49 (James Nodder)
  • Human kingdoms are fleeting (28b-43).
  • God’s kingdom is eternal(44-49)
      1. Jesus’ kingdom is confrontational
      2. Jesus’ kingdom grows gradually

    Live for the kingdom

    Next week: Daniel 3:1-18

    ]]>     Daniel 2:23-49 (James Nodder) https://cherrybrookpc.org.au/podcast/?name=2020_03_22.m4a https://cherrybrookpc.org.au/podcast/?name=2020_03_22.m4a 27:21 james@cherrybrookpc.org.au (James Nodder) James Nodder no Sun, 22 Mar 2020 11:00:00 +1100     The kingdom that will not pass away Daniel 2:23-49 (James Nodder)
  • Human kingdoms are fleeting (28b-43).
  • God’s kingdom is eternal(44-49)
      1. Jesus’ kingdom is confrontational
      2. Jesus’ kingdom grows gradually

    Live for the kingdom

    Next week: Daniel 3:1-18

    ]]>     Daniel 2:23-49 (James Nodder) https://cherrybrookpc.org.au/podcast/?name=2020_03_22.mp4 https://cherrybrookpc.org.au/podcast/?name=2020_03_22.mp4 27:21 james@cherrybrookpc.org.au (James Nodder) James Nodder no Sun, 22 Mar 2020 11:00:00 +1100     The God who holds the future in his hands Daniel 2:1-28a (James Nodder)
  • The insecurity of life without God

    • When the world’s certainties are exposed as empty.

    1. The deep security of knowing the one who holds the future

    The difference it makes:-

    1. Confidence
    2. Praise
    3. Humility

    Next week: Daniel 2:28b-49

    ]]>     Daniel 2:1-28a (James Nodder) https://cherrybrookpc.org.au/podcast/?name=2020_03_15.m4a https://cherrybrookpc.org.au/podcast/?name=2020_03_15.m4a 29:20 james@cherrybrookpc.org.au (James Nodder) James Nodder no Sun, 15 Mar 2020 11:00:00 +1100     Dare to be a Daniel Daniel 1 (James Nodder) Avoiding the danger of blending in:

    1. Draw a line in the sand
    2. Start early/be faithful in little things
    3. Proceed graciously and wisely
    4. Remember God honours those who honour him

    Next week: Daniel 2

    ]]>     Daniel 1 (James Nodder) https://cherrybrookpc.org.au/podcast/?name=2020_03_08.m4a https://cherrybrookpc.org.au/podcast/?name=2020_03_08.m4a 31:37 james@cherrybrookpc.org.au (James Nodder) James Nodder no Sun, 08 Mar 2020 11:00:00 +1100     How to live as an exile Daniel 1:1-7 (James Nodder) When things seem out of control…

    1. Grieve and lament the tragedy
    2. Remember God is still in control
    3. Remember God will win in the end
      • Remember what happens to Babels
      • Remember the exiled God

    Next week: Daniel 1

    ]]>     Daniel 1:1-7 (James Nodder) https://cherrybrookpc.org.au/podcast/?name=2020_03_01.m4a https://cherrybrookpc.org.au/podcast/?name=2020_03_01.m4a 28:45 james@cherrybrookpc.org.au (James Nodder) James Nodder no Sun, 01 Mar 2020 11:00:00 +1100