Sermons on Degenerate Literature:

Serving In Captivity Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on May 6, 2021

What would we do if our country ever came under siege by a foreign nation that did not believe in God? How could we practice our faith, and how could we live according to biblical principles?

I have entitled our message this morning “Serving in Captivity,” as we’ll be examining the events surrounding the Babylonian captivity of 587 B.C. What would we, as believers, do if our country ever came under siege by a foreign nation that did not believe in God or His Son, Jesus Christ? How ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Glorifying God In Hostile Territory Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jun 25, 2023

In Daniel 1:1-2:49, we learn that God calls believers to glorify him in hostile territory.

Introduction For the next four Sundays, I would like to look briefly at the first six chapters of the book of Daniel in a series that I am calling, “Life in Babylon.” The reason I would like to look at Daniel is that it answers the following question, “How do I live as a believer in the Biblical ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Ephraim Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 27, 2022

In the biblical account, following the completion of the conquest of Canaan by the Israelite Joshua, the land was allocated among the twelve tribes.

Ephraim Ephraim is the second son of Joseph and Asenath. The name Ephraim, then, means "fruitfulness." Asenath was an Egyptian woman whom Pharaoh gave to Joseph as a wife and the daughter of Potipherah, a priest of On. Ephraim was born in Egypt before the arrival of the children of ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 19:50, Joshua 16:1-4, Joshua 17:15

Denomination: Baptist

Esau Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 28, 2022

The hated King Herod in the New Testament is an Edomite. He is the one who will try to kill the Messiah (Jesus) while still a baby by decreeing that all Israelite children up to the age of two be murdered.

Esau As firstborn, Esau is the natural heir and Isaac's successor. Esau is the elder son of Isaac in the Hebrew Bible. The Christian New Testament alludes to him in the Epistle to the Romans and the Hebrews. He is mentioned in the Book of Genesis and Obadiah and Malachi's prophets. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 33:9

Denomination: Baptist

Words Of Love Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 26, 2021

No words can describe the depth to which man had fallen in killing the only perfect man whoever lived. But there are no words of cursing coming from that cross. There are no words of revenge, but unbelievably we hear words of love.

The one subject that is appropriate for every Christian holiday, and for the season of lent, and for the recognition of Washington and Lincoln, and for the Valentine season is the subject of love. It is not only the greatest of the Christian virtues, but is the most universally relevant subject ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:26-35

Ideal Mother Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 19, 2021

Most women play two major roles in life, and they are being a wife and being a mother. In the role of wife she is to be submissive to her husband, and in the role of mother she is to be sovereign over her children

A young man went into a bookstore in Boston and asked the clerk if she had the book Man, The Master Of Women. The pretty salesgirl merely tossed her head and said, "You'll have to look for that in the fiction department." In the battle of the sexes modern women feel they are gaining ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-31

Israel Taken Captive Into Babylon: The Victories And Visions Of Daniel

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jun 21, 2021

The hanging gardens of Babylon, the ancient majesty of a mighty capital city, splendid and mysterious, beautiful, yet danger lurks in every corner. This is not home. This is not the city of God.

The hanging gardens of Babylon, the ancient majesty of a mighty capital city, splendid and mysterious, beautiful, yet danger lurks in every corner. This is not home. This is not the city of God. This is not Jerusalem. This is not Israel. This is the capital one might say of the kingdoms of ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 12:1-3, Daniel 1:3-7

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Crossroads

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Oct 9, 2021

All of us will face in life critical decisions must be made, times when different roads intersect. We need to figure out which way to go and what to do making the right decision when you're at a crossroads.

The Crossroads Stand at the crossroads and look; ask for the ancient paths, ask where the good way is, and walk in it, and you will find rest for your souls. But you said, ‘We will not walk in it. - Jeremiah 6:16 Today I can draw your attention to Jeremiah 6:16. I want to talk to you today about ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 6:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Election Day

Contributed by Tony Shaw Sr. on Feb 23, 2001

This sermon looks at the doctrine of "election" as described and illustrated in the Holy Word.

ELECTION DAY Text: Joshua 24:15 Election day for a nation is a very exciting occasion, especially this last election. But election day for an individual - his or her own personal election day - is of far greater importance to to them. It is the day they decide their ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:15, 2 Peter 3:9

Denomination: Baptist

The Roots Of Jealousy

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

The Roots Of Jealousy (Acts 13:42-52)

The Roots Of Jealousy (Acts 13:42-52) Illustration:JEALOUSY It is the eyes of other people that ruin us. If all but myself were blind, I should want neither a fine house nor fine furniture. Benjamin Franklin. There is a fable of an eagle which could out fly another, and the other didn’t like ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:42-52

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Daniel 1 Series

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jan 16, 2005

Gives some background on the book of Daniel and Babylon and how Daniel was a man who didn’t compromise his values. Covers chapter one

For 1/9/05 Sunday Evening 7 pm SBC Philippi, Rev. Jeff Simms Daniel 1 Primary Purpose: To begin discussing the book of Daniel with introduction and emphasizing to be a person like Daniel who didn’t compromise on his beliefs. Background: Babylon: During Daniel’s day Babylon was the superpower ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Daring To Be Different

Contributed by Dwight Greer on Apr 11, 2005

This sermon reminds Christians that we are to be set-apart and that God travels this journey with us.

“Daring To Be Different” Daniel 3:16-18 THE BOOK OF DANIEL Background Who: The name Daniel means, “God is my judge.” Where: He was carried off to Babylon by Nebuchadnezzar. When: Nebuchadnezzar was the King of Babylon 605 – 562 B.C. Why: The King respected Daniel and the others, Shadrach, ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Quest For The Unknown

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jul 20, 2005

Pursuing a purpose for Life

Quest For The Unknown Acts17:16-34 QUEST: A seeking; hunting; pursuing As hounds who have caught the scent of game You & I - for 1999 History’s Quest - 1999 World Almanac Nobel Prize in Medicine = Viagra - The most influential people for the last 1000 years • William Shakespeare • Isaac ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of One Pr 2 Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Feb 17, 2004

This sermon describes the power of one person to change the world through the power of Christ.

The Power of One Pt II One Can Change the World Acts 9:10-20 Last week we began our discussion of the power of one. One can move the heart of God. I want to continue this morning to share with you on this subject. I want to talk with you about the power of one to change the world. Acts chapter ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:10-20

Denomination: *other

Be Proactive Series

Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on Jan 2, 2004

1 or 7 in series on Personal Change

Be Proactive Proverbs 29:18 In most dictionaries you won’t find our word of emphasis though it is used in most management literature. It means more than merely taking initiative. It means that we are responsible for our own individual lives. Our behavior is a function of our decisions, not our ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Baptist