Sermons on Captives In Babylon:

Facing Your Future

Contributed by Nate Barbour on Feb 2, 2004

Find out how to find and follow God’s plan in this message about God’s will for your future.

Facing Your Future God’s Game Plan for Your Life 8/27/03 I. Introduction There was a frog that absolutely knew his destiny was to turn in to a handsome young prince. But for confirmation, he decided to visit a fortuneteller. The fortuneteller brought the frog in and gazed into her crystal ball. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-16, Jeremiah 29:11-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

To Hope Again

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on May 8, 2007

God provides hope as we look forward to the answer to our prayers. We see Him work little by little as we continue to speak words of praise and thanks. Hope sustains us until the answer comes.

May, 2007 To Hope Again Ezekiel 37:1-15 INTRODUCTION: For years the children of Israel had experienced both good times and bad times. When their situation seemed most hopeless God would send a prophet to give a spark of hope and prophesy words showing God’s faithfulness to a rebellious and ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-15

Denomination: Methodist

A Crucial Question

Contributed by Matthew Sickling on May 9, 2008

This sermon examines the prophet’s vision of the valley of dry bones to our own spiritual lives that are drying up.

Introduction: I was reading Outdoor life the other day while waiting to get my allergy shot and came across an interesting story. It was in a section entitled, “This happened to me.” A turkey hunter had successfully called in a big gobbler within shooting range and shot the turkey. He picked ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

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

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

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

Good News Through Tough Times Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 5, 2017

The Spirit descended upon the prophet Isaiah and empowered him to bring good news to the captives, proclaim liberty and announce God's everlasting covenant.

Introduction As we prepare for the future--for the birth of the Christ Child and the arrival of the King of kings--we once again glance to the past. Today's text directs our attention to the exiles. The Exodus out of slavery in Egypt through the wilderness to the Promised Land and the Exile to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

The Lamb's Book Of Life

Contributed by Jim Twamley on Mar 25, 2003

God is absolutely true to his word – If He says he’s going to do it – it’s going to happen! This is not a fairy tale, you’ve seen for yourself that the prophetic words of God that are recorded in this book (hold up Bible) are 100% accurate and they will a

Isaiah 53 The great prophet Isaiah prophesied many things before they happened. As an example he prophesied that the people of Judah would be carried into captivity by Babylon many years before it happened, and at the time of the prophecy, Babylon wasn’t even a viable political power. He proved ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-12, Revelation 21:22-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Pride - A Deadly Sin

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Introductory Comments 1.

Introductory Comments 1. It was a sinister looking scene. Before me stood carts covered with all kinds of objects - sharp probing picks, drill heads, and other objects I could not identify, except for the syringe that looked larger than any I had ever seen before. In the middle if the carts was the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 5:18-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God's Unconditional Love Series

Contributed by Michael Trigg on Oct 15, 2006

We were strangers because of our sin and disobedience but God, in His Unconditional Love, provided the way for us to return to Him, through the promise that He had made to Abram. We can become one in the Holy Nation of Israel, clothed in clean and white

INTRODUCTION. We are now in the third month in our exploration of the prophecies of Zechariah. So far we have looked at the first two chapters. Last month we looked at the first three visions. This month we are looking at the fourth vision: The Removal of the High Priest’s Dirty Clothing and ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Facing Your Fear Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Sep 7, 2009

How do we live fearless lives as Christians? God’s heart is that we not just survive, but thrive (adapted from a series taught by Pastor Larry Osborne, North Coast Church).

Introduction Part 2- Fearless (adapted from a series by Pastor Larry Osborne/Chris Brown from North Coast Church). Review Last time-looked at Daniel/his captivity in Babylon- Babylon was a very dark culture Premise of what we discussed- based on this question- How do we survive and even ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Charismatic

Embrace Hope In God's Promises Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Nov 30, 2019

How do we avoid letting the Christmas Rush keep us from missing the message of Christmas?

Christmas Rush Embrace Hope In God’s Promise Jeremiah 33:14-16 Introduction Thanksgiving is over and frankly I’m not sure how some of you turkeys survived! Now that the turkey is consumed, like magic we become professional consumers overnight. Many people shopped on Black Friday, but in the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 33:14-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Awake Oh Watchmen

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Oct 10, 2023

The Church has the best intelligence in the world, through the Word of God. We know everything and it is perfect! Yet as Jesus says only those who have an ear, can hear what the Spirit is saying.

AWAKE OH WATCHMEN.... Luke 21:36 But stay awake at all times, praying that you may have strength to escape all these things that are going to take place, and to stand before the Son of Man.” The attack by Hamas on Israel was a prophetic picture of the state of the Church right now. Israel is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:36, Ezekiel 3:17-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Missed Opportunities

Contributed by James Capps on Dec 12, 2000

We miss out on the joy of the Lord when we don’t get out of Babylon because we think that’s all there is

Missed Opportunities Ezra 1:5-2:7 We all have opportunities come our way Choices are made on a daily basis Some of those choices are spiritual in nature In this story in Ezra we find the Jews facing a choice in regard to going back to their homeland A. The opportunity they were offered A. The ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

A Pslam Of Warfare

Contributed by Mark Witherden on Jun 20, 2003

This psalm has been used and abused by many over the years to incite violence and warfare, let it inspire you to embark on warfare against the enemy, Satan.

Psalm 149 Praise the LORD! Sing to the LORD a new song, and his praise in the assembly of saints. Let Israel rejoice in their maker; let the children of Zion be joyful in their King. Let them praise his name with the dance: let them sing praises to him with the timbrel and harp. For the LORD takes ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 149:1-9

Denomination: Pentecostal