Sermons on Destruction By Babylon:

Limiting God

Contributed by David Radcliff on Mar 25, 2016

"They limited the Holy One of Israel."

LIMITING GOD TEXT: Psalm 78:35-42 INTRODUCTION: "They limited the Holy One of Israel." God had been good to Israel. They were His chosen people. He had lavished His blessings upon them as described in this Psalm. But they willfully rejected Him, refused to believe in Him and to obey Him. "Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 78:35-42

Denomination: Baptist

Singing A Song In A Strange Land

Contributed by Steven Strickland on Apr 13, 2020

WHAT DO YOU THINK OF WHEN YOU HEAR THE WORD WORSHIP? TO SOME PEOPLE WORSHIP MAY BE A PHYSICAL ACT OR WORDS OF ADMIRATION. THERE ARE MANY WAYS TO SHOW GOD YOUR LOVE AND RESPECT. ONE WAY WE SHOW HIM OUR DEVOTION IS THROUGH SONG

SINGING A SONG IN A STRANGE LAND PSALM 137 BY THE RIVERS OF BABYLON WE SAT AND WEPT WHEN WE REMEMBERED ZION. THERE ON THE POPLARS WE HUNG OUR HARPS FOR THERE OUR CAPTORS ASKED US FOR SONGS, OUR TORMENTORS DEMANDED SONGS OF JOY; THEY SAID, “SING US ONE OF THE SONGS IN ZION.” HOW CAN WE SING THE ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 137:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Closing Of The Age. Abridged.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 27, 2023

We do not know the day and the hour when Jesus will return, so we also need to keep awake and be watchful.

THE CLOSING OF THE AGE. Mark 13:24-37. The “last days” began at Pentecost (cf. Acts 2:17), and the fall of Jerusalem was part of the process which culminates in the vivid cosmic happenings outlined in MARK 13:24-25. Such an occurrence had been envisaged by Isaiah 13:10, in the context of the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:24-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Fire Of Anger Series

Contributed by Diana Tyler on Aug 7, 2023

Nebuchadnezzar allows his anger to take over.

At that time, certain Chaldeans came forward and accused the Jews. They first reminded King Nebuchadnezzar of his decree and the punishment that would come upon anyone who didn't worship the image. They claimed that certain Jews who were set over the affairs of the province of Babylon; ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:8-12

Free At Last!

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 17, 2022

True freedom is a gift.

FREE AT LAST! John 8:31-36. JOHN 8:31. “Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed.” The sense here is, ‘If you TRULY are my disciples, then you will continue in my word.’ Conversely Jesus might have said, ‘You are not ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

James The Servant And Leader

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 21, 2025

We must expect daily to serve others and do so happily even to death. Jesus will provide the grace to enable our service.

Feast of St. James the Greater (Santiago) July 25, 2025 Today’s psalm is anchored in a particular moment of Israelite history. In 539 BC, King Cyrus of Persia conquered the Neo-Babylonian empire and issued a decree that permitted, even encouraged the people exiled to Babylon to return to Judea and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7-15, Psalm 126:1-6, Matthew 20:20-28, Galatians 2:20

Denomination: Catholic

Going Up To The Temple

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 18, 2025

Mary as Ark of the Covenant is a very ancient theme that appears in the Book of Revelation. She is the Theotokos, the God-bearer for us sin-bearing humans.

Friday of the 33rd Week Integral: Presentation of Mary Today we have a rare case of serendipity (or perhaps Divine Providence) that gives us two Scripture readings “starring” the Temple at Jerusalem along with a kind of festival celebrating the presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary in that ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 56:7, Luke 19:45-48, 1 Chronicles 29:10-12

Denomination: Catholic

Captivity Ends (Ezra 1)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 28, 2025

Is God faithful?

Does God have ultimate control over human events? Is God faithful to His promises? Let’s look at Ezra 1. How did king Cyrus announce the end of the captivity of Judah? Now in the first year of Cyrus king of Persia, that the word of the Lord by the mouth of Jeremiah might be fulfilled, the Lord ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Where To Go Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Oct 4, 2002

The people of God pray with perspective.

WHERE TO GO Daniel 9:4-19 S: Perspective in prayer Th: Live a Prayer Life (Prayer: A Passion for His Presence) Pr: THE PEOPLE OF GOD PRAY WITH PERSPECTIVE. ?: How? How do we pray? KW: Direction TS: Using Daniel’s prayer as an example, we will find three directions to take enabling us to pray ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 9:4-19

Denomination: Baptist

Holiness In Our Actions - Integrity

Contributed by Brian La Croix on May 15, 2002

A look at the life of Daniel and his friends as models for integrity in the workplace.

Holiness in Our Actions – Integrity Daniel 1-6 (Revised Feb. 2002) Introduction Did you know that how we do our work and live our lives speaks volumes about our love for God? It’s true, and more true than you know! People will judge the sincerity of your faith based on the job you do at ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Causes Of Spiritual Apathy Series

Contributed by Robert Robb on Feb 7, 2001

Identifying the causes of Spiritual apathy in Haggai’s day and in our own.

Studies in The Book of Haggai Study 2 The Causes and Consequences of Spiritual Apathy Introduction Last week we began to study together one of the less familiar books of the Bible, Haggai, one of the minor prophets. We saw that Haggai ministered to the people who had returned to Jerusalem after ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:2-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Flying Closer To The Flame Series

Contributed by Chip Kelly on Sep 22, 2003

The first in a 3-part series on embracing the ministry of the Holy Spirit in our lives.

Acquire The Fire #1 – Flying Closer To The Flame 9.3.03 Over the next few weeks, we’re going to look at the central character of the Book of Acts.. the Holy Spirit. And I want to say a word up front about ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-41, Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In The Footsteps Of Abraham

Contributed by Leo Launio on Oct 15, 2003

In terms of God’s promises to Abraham, we claim that we are indeed hair of Abraham. But the question is—are we heir in the spiritual heritage of Abraham? Are we heir in the call and journey of Abraham?

December 7, 2002 I. Introduction: Within the Christian tradition, one of the truths that we share with our Jewish and Muslim brothers is the understanding that we are heir of Abraham. And we readily apply this understanding to the promise that God gave to Abraham. As God had indeed blessed ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-10

Denomination: Adventist

Integrity Is An "Action" Word Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Sep 5, 2006

Our "Integrity" in Christ is revealed through our actions and obedience to God...

Sermon Brief Date Written: August 31, 2006 Date Preached: September 3, 2006 Where Preached: OZHBC (AM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: Living a Life of Integrity Sermon Title: Integrity is an ‘action’ word Sermon Text: Daniel 2:16-18 (1-49) 16 So Daniel went in and requested ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

# 11 Getting Back To God's Word Series

Contributed by James May on May 7, 2006

#11 in the Nehemiah Series. If we truly want revival, we must first come back to the Word of God and allow it to change us and wash us.

Book of Nehemiah Series # 11 Getting Back to God’s Word Nehemiah Chapter 8 By Pastor Jim May Nehemiah 8:1-3, "And all the people gathered themselves together as one man into the street that was before the water gate; and they spake unto Ezra the scribe to bring the book of the law of Moses, ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible