Sermons on Babylon Culture:

"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

Five Question Part 3: Am I Networking?

Contributed by Troy Bohn on Oct 18, 2000

A church that is socially, culturally and racially diverse.

A church that is socially, culturally and racially diverse. A church that has a profound influence upon the city. A church of 1000 active ministers of reconciliation. A church that touches heaven and impacts earth. A church where Jesus gets the credit, because Jesus provides the power. A church of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:19-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"All Roads Do Not Lead To Rome"

Contributed by Ron Newton on Aug 7, 2003

Contending for the faith in a post-christian culture.

Introduction 1. Illus...”Go forth and Sin” by Lynn Vincent from ‘World’, August 2, 2003. “When officials announced the vote tally on June 8, thunderous applause showered the crowd at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Concord, N.H. The occasion: Episcopalians in the diocese of New Hampshire had just ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:1-25

Denomination: Holiness

What Does Jesus' Church Look Like? (Acts - Part 9) Series

Contributed by Jeff Christopherson on Jan 15, 2005

the counter-culture vision of Jesus’ church...

What does jesus’ church look like? Acts Series: “Completely Irreligious, Yet Radically Christian” Part 9 Pastor Jeff Christopherson March 9, 2003 Acts 4:32-35 A Snapshot of a Culture where God is Excluded: Self-centred “I look out for number one!” Exclusive “I look ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-35

Denomination: Baptist

Interactive Series

Contributed by Keith Andrews on Jun 15, 2006

Discusses interacting with the culture around us.

Radiance: Interactive All scripture marked NKJV: The New King James Version. 1996, c1982 . Nashville: Thomas Nelson. All scripture marked NLT: Holy Bible : New Living Translation. 1997. Wheaton, Ill.: Tyndale House. One of the buzz-words of our society is the word “interactive”. To be up to date ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

If I Am Saved By Grace, Can I Live In Sin?

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Apr 16, 2014

A serious issue in a culture inundated by sinfulness.

If I am Saved by Grace, Can I Live in Sin? Romans 6:1-2 Last week, I addressed a foundational issue in regard to the Christian faith: “Can I Know I am Saved?” I made the point that all believers can and should enjoy the assurance of salvation. And that the assurance of salvation ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An Invitation Not To Be Refused

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Oct 30, 2000

Isaiah addresses the demoralised people of Israel now exiled in Babylon inviting them to return to the Lord and freely receive salvation and hope.

AN INVITATION NOT TO BE REFUSED I read of a visiting preacher who arrived at the church and read the poster announcing him as a "preacher with the unchanged message". He had a nasty moment when he thought that the news had got out that he had only one sermon to his name! Charles Spurgeon got ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Standing Strong In The Face Of Worldliness Series

Contributed by Michael Carbaugh on May 5, 2009

It does not take long for Daniel’s faith to be tested in Babylon, that test deals with the area of worldliness, the test to just fit in.

Standing strong in the midst of Worldliness Dan 1:5-8 One the final night of Jesus’ life, Jesus prayed while he walked on the way to the Garden of Gethsemane the words found in John 17. His heart heavy with the events that he knew were coming, He paused to pray for us. Verse 20 makes it clear ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:5-21

Denomination: Baptist

Enoch 'was Not' Because He 'was Not.'

Contributed by Darin Gary on Aug 10, 2012

Enoch refused to be defined by his world and his culture.

Enoch ‘Was Not’ because He ‘Was Not’ (Genesis 5:18-24) “Jared lived 162 years, and begot Enoch. [19] After he begot Enoch, Jared lived 800 years, and had sons and daughters. [20] So, all the days of Jared were 962 years; and he died. [21] Enoch lived 65 years, and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:18-24

Denomination: Wesleyan

When In Romans…

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Feb 2, 2011

Today I’d like to cover 2 main areas: 1) The setting of Romans so we can better understand what Paul was trying to accomplish when he wrote under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, and 2) Paul’s opening words in Romans 1:1-7 as he greets the believers at

When in Romans… Romans 1:1-7 -Today marks the beginning of a new series through the book of Romans. Romans gives us one of the most complete, yet concise presentations of the good news about Jesus (aka “the gospel”) that there is. -There have been many great people who have ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Broken Church In This Broken World Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Apr 28, 2012

Like the seven churches in Revelation the church today is broken - compromise, spiritually dead, lukewarm, loveless. The only way the church can have an impact is to hold onto the truth that Jesus is among us.

You can listen to this message in full here:- http://www.nec.org.au/index.php/listen-to-a-sermon-series/revelation/ Message Revelation 2:1-3:22 “The Broken Church In This Broken World”. In a moment we are going to read through two chapters in Revelation – the chapters which contain the letters to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Stumbling Block Series

Contributed by Ken Hubbard on Feb 12, 2010

The second of a series of sermons about breaking through the Christian subculture to reach people for Jesus.

INTRO ƒ{ The stumbling block has become the Christian Subculture ƒ{ Much of what we do today at Citipoint is not only trying to tell people about Jesus ƒ{ But getting them beyond this Christian subculture barrier that we've created ƒ{ Jesus never wanted us to create a subculture ƒ{ Jesus hung ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:10-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Vision Of Another World Series

Contributed by R. York Moore on Feb 17, 2010

A message presented at Urbana 2009 describing the light of Christ that shows us His perspective on ourselves, others, and things eternal.

1. Intro: My Life Would Forever Be Changed: * The wood floor crackled & popped like Rice Crispies. My back warmed as the spring sun invaded our home-pouring in through those leaded glass windows after a long, dark winter. * I thumbed the new book my dad had given me for my 9th birthday with ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-19

Denomination: *other

Sin Is Creepy! Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 15, 2010

Sin has crept its way into our society and it is driving God out and replacing God with evil ways. But Jude tells us to contend for the faith because sin always costs people their lives.

Sin is creepy! Series: Hey Jude! part 1 Open with video clip: You tube “What is Sin??” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aZcSFWimRzY Thesis: Sin has crept its way into our society and it is driving God out and replacing God with evil ways. But Jude tells us to contend for the faith because sin ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don’t Be Confused About The Truth Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Nov 14, 2010

To be confused about the church begins with confusion about the truth for vice-versa.

Don’t be Confused – about the truth John 18:36-38 * The first time I heard the term was during the Bill Clinton presidency. Of course I knew it went on, but I had never heard the term (in political jargon) ‘spin.’ Does everyone know what ‘spin’ actually is? My personal definition is something ...read more

Scripture: John 18:36-40

Denomination: Baptist