Sermons on Babylon Culture:

To Die Or Not To Die: Issues Of Life At It's End Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 11, 2007

Our culture is pretty mixed up about death, and faces a whole series of ethical questions and dilemmas, and of a shift in our culture.

To Die Or Not To Die: Issues of Life At It’s End Series: In But Not Of May 15, 2005 Preamble: Before we take a look at today’s topic, issues of life at it’s end, which is part of our series of sermons addressing issues in our society from a Christian perspective, I want to acknowledge that this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:35-57

Denomination: Baptist

Supernatural Encounters

Contributed by Dillon Burroughs on Mar 9, 2009

A biblical discussion of culture’s fascination with the supernatural based on Ephesians 6:12. Original audience was for a medium-sized church congregation.

Supernatural Encounters Dillon Burroughs Ephesians 6:12 2.5.06 Have you noticed America’s new focus on the supernatural? America’s entertainment choices include… movies such as Underworld, The Sixth Sense, The Exorcism of Emily Rose, television programs like Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Ghost ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12

Denomination: Baptist

Evangelization--Sacred Vs Secular Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 31, 2015

The pope encourages us to understand that non-Western cultures are suspicious of Christian evangelization because they confuse it with the spread of secularism and the culture of death.

Thursday of the 4th Week in Course 2015 Light of the Gospel St. Mark’s Gospel is rarely verbose. He always tells the story of Jesus using an economy of words, perhaps because the Church of Rome was too poor to supply him much in the way of writing supplies, or because it was often ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:7-13

Denomination: Catholic

Uncompromising Faith In A Compromising World

Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Aug 30, 2023

The stories of Daniel and his friends in the Bible show us how to live an uncompromising faith in a compromising world. They refused to compromise their beliefs, even when faced with death, and they were ultimately rewarded for their faithfulness.

Introduction: Dear Brothers and Sisters. As we gather today, I want to take a moment to invite you to journey back in time, to a world much different from our own, yet one that bears striking similarities to our current day. The Bible recounts the stories of individuals who stood unflinchingly ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:3-21, Daniel 3:8-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Victory

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

1. Last week we saw the destruction of Babylon, which marked the end of the history of this world in its present form.

1. Last week we saw the destruction of Babylon, which marked the end of the history of this world in its present form. Babylon was destroyed forever. 2. Today we again see the destruction of Babylon, but from the perspective of heaven. Rather than a scene of lamenting we see a scene of joy. 3. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:1

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

When Pride Gets In The Way

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Oct 29, 2010

So from this passage I want us to learn from Nebuchadnezzar King of Babylon what pride is all about?

When Pride gets in the Way Am October 25th 2009 Daniel 4:28-33 Introduction Story has been told of a lion who was very proud and decided to take a walk one day to demonstrate his mastery over all the other creatures. He strutted his way through the forest until he came across a bear, ‘WHO ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 4:28-33

Denomination: Baptist

A Tale Of Two Cities Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Dec 20, 2010

This passage provides a clear contrast between the citizens of Mount Zion and the citizens of Babylon in their citizenship requirements, lifestyle and final destiny.

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season of Light, it was the season of Darkness, it was the spring of hope, it was the winter of despair… So ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 14:6-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Lions Of Life Series

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Feb 24, 2012

“The sunset of Babylon’s kingdom has now become the dawning of the Medo-Persian empire.”

The Lions in Daniel’s Den Date: February, 26th, 2012 Scripture: Daniel 6 The story/Daniel/lion’s den/one/best-known/best-loved stories in the entire Bible.  Little children love it/Sunday school teachers love to tell it.  Encouraged/people/God for thousands of ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

Questions That Need An Answer (Isaiah 40:12-31) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Mar 7, 2024

The questions push people to believe what they know: God is great; problems (and human empires like Babylon) are small.

Our passage today is built around a series of questions. You might find these questions comically easy to answer. Parts of this might feel a bit like Sunday school when you were very little. But work with me this morning. Multiple times, I'm going to ask you the question the prophet asks. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:12-31

Answering Our Culture #8: "If God Is So Good, Why Is There So Much Evil?" Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 26, 2002

Eight in the series on answering objections to the faith.

Answering Our Culture #8 – “If God is So Good, Why Is There So Much Evil?” Various Scriptures September 22, 2002 NOTE: I am greatly indebted to the books, "The Case for Faith," by Lee Strobel, and "True for You, But Not for Me," by Paul Copan. Introduction There is no question that evil exists ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:8

Denomination: Wesleyan

Spread The Word Despite The Odds Sermon V: Any Culture, Any Era, Any Place Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jan 15, 2020

Despite multiple attacks against Christianity today, mature Christians will not be deterred by those who hate us as we go about our God-given task of spreading Good News of God's love.

ANY CULTURE, ANY PLACE ON EARTH, ANY ERA - GOD IS AND CAN BE KNOWN! The man’s name I cannot tell you but his story I cannot forget. He burst into the Waffle House with unbridled enthusiasm praising God and telling anyone who would listen how thankful he was to be alive. I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-31

Light In The Darkness Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 18, 2022

When God says it, that settles it.

During the summer between my first and second year at Moody Bible Institute, I had the privilege of teaching at a Bible College in Zimbabwe, Africa. This experience marked my life and ministry in countless ways. One of the memories I have is how dark it was at night. Because we were in a rural ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:2-5

Denomination: Baptist

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

I Am Not Ashamed Of The Gospel

Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 6, 2015

We live in a time of confusion and change, where some Christians are abandoning sound doctrine and adopting the views of our culture. Christians should be unwavering in their devotion to the Bible, God's Word!

I AM NOT ASHAMED OF THE GOSPEL Rom. 1:16; 1 Cor. 1:18-25 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: SANCTIFIED TONGUE? 1. A lady wanted to get baptized, so she asked her new preacher how they do it. 2. "We take you into the baptistery pool and immerse you completely for a few seconds." 3. "I'm sorry, pastor, but ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God Bless America With Repentance

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Jul 11, 2014

Special message for the 4th of July, 2014.

Romans 1:18-32 This past Friday, we had the annual celebration of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence and the birth of the United States of America. The men who founded this country believed in personal liberty and rejected a monarchy and demanded individual freedom. This nation was ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational