Sermons on Babylon Captivity:

Instant Idolatry Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 22, 2021

This incident in Babylon shows us that Christians are justified in getting involved in politics, but also in resisting a government that compels obedience to what is contrary to the will of God.

Alfred North Whitehead said, "The key note of idolatry is contentment with the prevalent gods." Nebuchadnezzar, as we saw in the conclusion of chapter 2, had been convinced that Jehovah was the God of gods. Even after this, however, he did not feel compelled to forsake his lesser gods. ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-8

Returning Home Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jul 14, 2022

This sermon focuses on the story of the Jewish people who have been released from Babylonian captivity to rebuild the Jerusalem temple, and the applications for believers today.

We are continuing our series called The Story. God’s story as told through the people, places, and events of the Bible. Last week, we talked about the story of a guy named Daniel and the Lion’s Den. This week we are going to continue the story about the Babylonian captivity. Specifically, we ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10, Ezra 4:1, Haggai 1:2

Denomination: Christian Church

Rebuilding The Temple: Ezra's Journey

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jun 21, 2021

Jeremiah 29:10, “This is what the Lord says: “You will be in Babylon for seventy years. But then I will come and do for you all the good things I have promised, and I will bring you home again.”

Last week we talked about how Israel was taken into captivity in Babylon. And during that time God continued to be with his people, even after they had failed him so completely. He worked through people like Daniel and Shadrach, Meshach and Abendigo. Daniel saw many dreams and visions, and even saw ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:10, Ezra 1:1-4, Isaiah 44:28

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Marriage From H E Double L Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 16, 2015

A study of the book of Revelation chapter 17 verses 1 through 18

Revelation 17: 1 – 18 The Marriage From H E Double L 1 Then one of the seven angels who had the seven bowls came and talked with me, saying to me, “Come, I will show you the judgment of the great harlot who sits on many waters, 2 with whom the kings of the earth committed fornication, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 17:1-18

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Catholicism Vs The Bible

Contributed by Michael Grant on Oct 7, 2016

Does Roman Catholicism contradict Biblical Christianity?

To some people Roman Catholicism is just another Christian Church. Sure there are some differences after all they focus more on Mary and they pray to the Saints. They follow the teachings of the Pope while other professing Christians do not. A Roman Catholic Bible even has more books that our ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 17:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What's This Business Called God's Wrath? Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 8, 2021

If God so loved the world, why are some humans "subject to His wrath." Isn't that contradictory?

Fourth Sunday in Lent 2021 Today is Laetare Sunday or Rejoice Sunday. The Word of God today gives us some divine ideas to help us understand the clear statement that God loved the world. To understand the reading from 2nd chronicles we have to know something about the Middle East, which has ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 36:14-17, 2 Chronicles 36:19-23, Ephesians 2:4-10, John 3:14-21

Denomination: Catholic

Revival Under Ezra And Nehemiah Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 8, 2021

Ezra and Nehemiah both took important roles in a revival of the Jews after their Babylonian captivity. What important lessons can we learn?

Ezra and Nehemiah both took important roles in a revival of the Jews after their Babylonian captivity. What important lessons can we learn? 1) Ezra’s Revival Is marrying within the faith an important decision if we want lifelong revival in our families? Revival among Jewish captives in Babylon ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"Write The Vision, Sing The Lord’s Song”

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Oct 4, 2025

The exiles in Babylon sat by the rivers and wept. They hung up their harps, because to sing felt like betrayal of their grief.

Title: “Write the Vision, Sing the Lord’s Song” Texts: Habakkuk 1:1–4; 2:1–4, Psalm 137 Introduction / Background The exiles in Babylon sat by the rivers and wept. They hung up their harps, because to sing felt like betrayal of their grief. They asked, “How can we sing the Lord’s song in a ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

Carry, Or Be Carried? (Isaiah 46:1-13) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jul 26, 2024

God has always, and will always carry you. The alternatives-- idols-- can't carry you; they will bleed you financially, and weigh you down, and you'll carry them. God encourages his people to be smart, and choose Him.

By the time they've reached high school, every straight A student knows that there's one type of assignment, above all others, that's difficult and annoying: the group project. When you get put in a group of three or four students, inevitably, one of two things happens. You either ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 46:1-13, Matthew 11:28-30, Deuteronomy 4:4, 2 Corinthians 13:14

God Is In Control Series

Contributed by Stuart Blount on Jan 4, 2008

Though in captivity Daniel’s story is a clarion call to us to THRIVE in the challenges of our cultural setting, and in so doing draw attention to our sovereign God.

Daniel is an inspiring book that brings both a challenge and hope to all those who recognize that we are living in an environment that is alien to the lives we have been called to. This was Daniel’s experience. The book records the experiences of 4 Hebrew men taken into captivity by an evil ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Four Great Reasons To Be Thankful

Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Nov 21, 2012

Delivered from many years of captivity in foreign land, the people of Israel look back and remember the goodness of God in liberating them. We can always relate on the four great reasons why they should give thanks to God. For Israel, captivity and delive

FOUR GREAT REASONS TO GIVE THANKS TO GOD Delivered from many years of captivity in foreign land, the people of Israel look back and remember the goodness of God in liberating them. We can always relate on the four great reasons why they should give thanks to God. For Israel, captivity and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-12, Psalm 107:1-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Urim And Thummim (Ezra # 2) Series

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jun 10, 2005

a study of Urim and Thummim from Scripture and applying it us today.

Title: Urim and Thummim (Ezra #2) Text: Ezra 2:59-63 www.pastorlarry.net 1. The book of Ezra basically tells the story of one of the most important events in all of Jewish history… The return of the people of God living in exile in Babylon captivity… This return has 2 stages, it started under ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 2:59-63

Denomination: Nazarene

The Great Chapter Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Dec 18, 2014

A study of chapter 16 verses 1 through 21

Revelation 16: 1 – 21 The Great Chapter 1 Then I heard a loud voice from the temple saying to the seven angels, “Go and pour out the bowls of the wrath of God on the earth.” 2 So the first went and poured out his bowl upon the earth, and a foul and loathsome sore came upon the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 16:1-21

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Facing Our Fear Of Death Series

Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Feb 10, 2003

This sermon looks at how death holds many captive by fear and how we can overcome that fear.

A number of years ago I was driving to school in our little Saturn vehicle we used to own and it was one of those cold cloudy rainy days. The roads were wet and the fog was pretty thick that morning. I was on the road that goes from Myrick to Ellisville and in my hand I help a cup of coffee. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

The Mind Of Christ Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Jan 24, 2003

This sermon explains why it is so important for Chirstians to take EVERY THOUGHT captive and make it obedient to Christ.

1 Corinthians The Mind of Christ 1 Corinthians 1:26 - 2:16 January 26, 2003 Intro: A. [Getting an Outside Line, Citation: Don Heavener, Englewood, FL. Christian Reader, "Lite Fare."] A young woman came to the welfare office to apply for social help. The social worker told her that her husband ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational