Sermons on Babylonian System:

Turning Chaos To Peace Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Nov 12, 2009

The "Day of the Lord" will result in the chaos of this world system being turned into peace.

Several months ago as we began to identify the Old Testament passages related to the “Day of the Lord”, I realized that we certainly wouldn’t have time to examine all of those passages in any kind of detail, at least not if we ever wanted to actually get to the Book of Revelation. And I know what ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 27:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Presented Himself To The Father Series

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 13, 2014

To show that CHRIST's death set up the new system of grace for us.

I. EXORDIUM: Is the new system at work now? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that CHRIST's death set up the new system of grace for us. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 10:7 (Amplified Bible) 10:7 Then I said, Behold, here I am, coming to do Your will, O God—[to fulfill] ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Not In My House, Part 1 Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on May 18, 2010

The world's financial system has been shaken, but God's has not.

Introduction: A There is no denying that the world’s financial system has been shaken over the last several months. (410k, retirements, investments ravaged. Lost jobs) 1 Most people are scared, waiting for the other shoe to drop, next crisis to hit. a Children of God, we are not most ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7

Denomination: Baptist

Who's The Boss? Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 10, 2024

Spirit-filled Christians work in God’s economic and relational system

Background to passage: This is the next relationship in the household codes of Christians that are living Spirit-filled lives. Remember, the Spirit-filled life is one of close followership to Christ and moment by moment obedience to the promptings of the Holy Spirit. It requires sensitivity to the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:5-9

Denomination: Baptist

Consider Your Ways

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jul 18, 2003

Haggai challenges the restored remnant from Babylonian captivity, whose desire was to seek their own welfare, to rebuild the temple in Jerusalem that stood is ruins for many years.

CONSIDER YOUR WAYS “Now therefore, thus says the Lord of hosts: Consider your ways! You have sown much, and bring in little; you eat, but you are not satisfied; you drink, but your thirst is not quenched; you clothe yourselves, but no one is warmed; and he who earns wages, earns wages to put into ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:5-7

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Along For The Ride Or Engaged For The Reason. Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Mar 30, 2014

THE BODY OF JESUS CHRIST, HAS A “CATEGORY” SYSTEM. IN FACT IT IS A TWO CATEGORY SYSTEM. THERE ARE PEOPLE IN THE BODY OF CHRIST WHO ARE “ALONG FOR THE RIDE”. AND THOSE WHO ARE ENGAGED FOR A REASON

ARE YOU ALONG FOR THE RIDE OR ENGAGED FOR THE REASON. Acts 18:18-28 Paul stayed on in Corinth for some time. Then he left the brothers and sailed for Syria, accompanied by Priscilla and Aquila. Before he sailed, he had his hair cut off at Cenchrea because of a vow he had taken. 19  They arrived at ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:18-28

Denomination: Baptist

The Rebellion In Heaven - The Cosmic Backdrop Of Our Earthly Struggles Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on May 9, 2025

What if I told you that everything we are witnessing in the world today—wars, deception, gender confusion, moral chaos, hatred of God’s people—is not random?

The Rebellion in Heaven - The Cosmic Backdrop of Our Earthly Struggles March 16, 2025 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Revelation 12:7-12; Ezekiel 28:12-19; Isaiah 14:12-15 Introduction: Understanding the Battle Before the Battle What if I told you that everything we are ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:7-12, Ezekiel 28:12-19, Isaiah 14:12-15

Denomination: Brethren

A Diet For Success

Contributed by Paul Norwood on Oct 28, 2013

Introduction to the book of Daniel with its historical setting and an application lesson from chapter one on the four Hebrew captives and their diet.

“A Diet for Success” Text: Daniel 1:1-7 I. Welcome II. Introduction I’m currently reading a new guide or little commentary on the book of Daniel by Michael Whitworth entitled The Derision of Heaven. And we have a copy in the church library if you’re interested. But it ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Motivation Of Heaven Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 2, 2021

The Christian not motivated by the heavenly hope will soon be a worldly Christian, for he will not be able to pull away from the value system of the world, since he has no higher value system that makes it look shabby in comparison.

In the 15th chapter of Gibbon's Decline And Fall Of The Roman Empire, he says that the promise of heavenly bliss was one of the five major causes for the growth of Christianity in the Roman Empire. The leaders of Rome mocked the idea of immortality, and they did not live this life with any ...read more

Stewardship, Solidarity And Wages Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 7, 2015

A just social system must come from the conversion of many minds and hearts.

Thursday of 32nd week in course 2015 Joy of the Gospel What is the kingdom of God? Is it imposed from outside ourselves? Jesus is very clear on this point. The various sects and political parties in Palestine during the first century thought that the reign of God would be imposed, especially ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:20-25

Denomination: Catholic

Activate The Word Of God

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 22, 2015

Define our value system? Are our priorities and God's eternal value system the same? If we are ANEMIC in the word of God, we will be ANEMIC in the work of God. Come let us commit to greater Bible study.

ACTIVATE THE WORD OF GOD! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Hebrews 4:12 For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Coming Economic Crash

Contributed by James O. Davis on Nov 25, 2015

There is coming a collapse of the world's entire economic system, according to Rev. 18's description of the fall of Babylon--the Bible’s cryptic and descriptive name for the value system of the ungodly age and the kingdom of Antichrist.

The Coming Economic Crash By Dr. James O. Davis There is coming an economic calamity and crash, an economic disaster that is going to make the depression of 1929 and recession of 2008, look like a little blip on the radar screen of time. We don’t know how far we are from it, but we know it ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 18:1-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Rev.# 60~18:1-3 Political & Commercial Babylon Destroyed-Pt.1 Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Sep 8, 2010

This economic system is a worldwide system; it’s to do with wealth and commerce. Babylon emphasized in this chapter is commerce on a worldwide scale, i.e., international or multinational organizations. Business minded people that invest money in stock

Rev.# 60~18:1-3 POLITICAL & COMMERCIAL BABYLON DESTROYED 6-26-10 Babylon was not only an ancient city and a powerful empire, but also the symbol of mankind’s rebellion against God. Here in chapter 18: Babylon represents the world economic system of the beast. –The ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 18:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Come Out Of Her, My People Revelation 18:4 Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Nov 9, 2013

Babylon is an economic system with deep evil spiritual undertones, and the elements of Babylon are all around us in the forms of idolatry and excessive delicacies. We, as God's people, are called to come out of this rebellious system, obeying God.

Read Revelation 18 together Revelation 18 4 Then I heard another voice from heaven say: “Come out of her, my people, so that you will not share in her sins" I’ve heard the preachers and read the commentaries that say Babylon is New York City, or the United States, or the European ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 18:4

Denomination: *other

Living In The Tree Of Life (Part 2)

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jan 28, 2022

The tree of the knowledge of good and evil is the formation of a value system; or rather, a "judgement" system. Living in the tree of life is making decisions from life and liberty, and what stimulates life in both you and others.

This morning’s message is a continuation of last week’s on the tree of life, and I have entitled our sermon, “Living in the Tree of Life” – Part 2. I would like to begin with some food for thought by sharing a real life illustration of a historical figure who walked in the tree of life. George ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:6-13, Revelation 22:1-2

Denomination: Baptist