
The Heights Belmont Weekly Services
Weekly sermons at The Heights Church in Belmont NC.
The Heights Belmont Weekly Services
Wednesday 9/3/2025
Discover the powerful lessons from Daniel 5 about pride, divine judgment, and God's sovereignty. This message explores Belshazzar's fatal mistake of desecrating sacred temple vessels while enemies gathered outside Babylon's walls. Unlike Nebuchadnezzar who received multiple chances from God, Belshazzar faced immediate judgment when mysterious writing appeared on his palace wall.Learn why presuming upon God's grace is dangerous and how many people make similar mistakes today, thinking they can delay repentance or continue in sin without consequences. The handwriting on the wall—MENE, MENE, TEKEL, UPHARSIN—reminds us that God sees all and holds everyone accountable.This teaching highlights how God uses forgotten servants like Daniel, who maintained his integrity despite being overlooked by the kingdom. Though once highly regarded under Nebuchadnezzar, Daniel had been pushed aside until the moment of crisis when his spiritual wisdom was needed.Discover practical applications for your life today:- How to guard against pride- Why we shouldn't take God's patience for granted- Living with awareness of God's sovereignty- Serving faithfully even when unrecognized- Numbering our days wiselyThis message on Daniel 5 will challenge you to examine whether you're strutting toward destruction through pride or walking humbly with God. Perfect for anyone seeking biblical wisdom on pride, divine judgment, accountability, and living purposefully in light of eternity.Keywords: Daniel 5, Belshazzar, handwriting on the wall, pride, divine judgment, God's sovereignty, Nebuchadnezzar, Babylon, Medes and Persians, presumption, grace, accountability, numbering our days, biblical wisdom, spiritual growth, Daniel's integrity, Christian living, Bible study, prophecy, Old Testament teaching
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