Rev. Dr. Jeff Garrison
Jeff GarrisonBluemont and Mayberry ChurchDaniel 4September 12, 2021 At the beginning of worship In Proverbs, we’re told that pride comes before the fall. It’s a central theme in scripture. We’ve been looking at the opening stories in the book of Daniel. All these stories warn us about hubris or pride. Thinking that we’ve done everything … Read more Learning Humility
Jeff GarrisonBluemont and Mayberry ChurchesSeptember 5, 2021Daniel 3 Introduction at beginning of worship We’re back in Daniel this week. We’ll be looking at the third chapter and story in Daniel, but one that doesn’t mention Daniel. Instead, his three friends—Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego—take center stage. If you remember from my sermon two weeks ago, at … Read more Into and out of the furnace
Jeff GarrisonBluemont and Mayberry Churches August 22, 2021 Daniel 2 At the beginning of worship Today we’re continuing our look at Daniel. Daniel, as we will see, is like Joseph. If you go back to Genesis, you may remember Joseph’s ability to interpret dreams allowed him to gain favor in Pharoah’s household.[1] Daniel’s ability, through prayer … Read more God’s Wisdom vs. Human Wisdom
Jeff GarrisonBluemont and Mayberry ChurchesAugust 15, 2021Daniel 1:8-21 Introduction at the beginning of worship Last week we learned how Daniel and friends, the cream of the crop of the young men of Jerusalem, were taken to Babylon roughly 600 years before Christ. This was before the great exile that occurred in 587 BCE. These young … Read more Daniel’s God provides growth and strength
Jeff GarrisonMayberry and Bluemont ChurchesAugust 8, 2021Daniel 1:1-7 Introduction at the beginning of worship This Sunday I’m going to begin another series of sermons, this time through the Book of Daniel. This is an interesting and somewhat controversial book within what we call the “Old Testament.” While the Jewish Bible contains the same books as … Read more Introduction to Daniel