Sermons on Fallen Babylon:

Redeemed! Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 20, 2020

A Christmas Eve meditation to be presented via Facebook Live. Christ was born so that fallen people can be redeemed. The message is a call to look to Christ, especially during this Christmas Season.

“All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned—every one—to his own way; and the LORD has laid on him the iniquity of us all.” [1] Christmas without Christ is meaningless! If Christ, the Lord of Glory, is not the focus of our celebration, what are we celebrating? Snow? Cold? Darkness? ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:6

Denomination: Baptist

Hope In The Darkness Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 23, 2023

God's curse pronounced against the serpent gave hope to the fallen pair who had rebelled against their Creator. That hope is fulfilled in the salvation offered in Christ the Lord.

“The LORD God said to the serpent, ‘Because you have done this, cursed are you above all livestock and above all beasts of the field; on your belly you shall go, and dust you shall eat all the days of your life. I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

A Gentile In The Temple Precincts? Horrors!

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 30, 2022

The whole ministry of the Israelites to our fallen world was supposed to be to offer right worship and right living to God, and be so attractive to the pagans that they drew them into right worship and right living.

Thursday of 7th Week in Easter It would be great if all of us were following St. Paul’s trials and troubles chapter by chapter along with hearing them proclaimed at Mass. The scene is this: Paul has journeyed with his disciples to Jerusalem. Some of them were Gentiles and most were probably Jewish ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-26, Acts 23:6-11

Denomination: Catholic

A New Life Series

Contributed by Scott Jewell on Apr 27, 2024

Satan is known to twist the truth and, unfortunately, we've all fallen for it one time or another. What has God done to restore a new life for us?

Back when I was just getting started in ministry in St. Louis, I got out of my car to head into the ministry center where I lived and worked. A young man pulled up in his car, rolled the window down, and asked me if I could break a $10 because the laundry mat only takes singles. I knew I had the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Loving Others At Their Worst

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Sep 9, 2017

The more intimate a relationship is, the more certain we are to experience the worst side of a spouse, child, parent, friend... Jesus loved--and yes, loves--us at our worst, and beckons us to be his ambassadors by doing the same for others.

LOVING OTHERS AT THEIR WORST I. Introduction - Not long ago I read the story of a man who came to love a woman named Helen, who was a drug addict. She was living with an abusive man who supplied her drugs and in return used her for his pleasure. But another man, an honest and virtuous man, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 55:12-14, Ephesians 2:8-10, John 17:1-26, 1 Corinthians 12:4-31, Romans 12:4-8, Ephesians 4:11-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The High Price For Our Peace

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 10, 2024

Remember Jesus Christ... 1. Because He stood in our shoes. 2. Because He brings our greatest blessings. 3. Because He suffered for our sins.

The High Price for Our Peace Isaiah 53:1-12 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared June 2, 2024) Background: *Last Monday was Memorial Day, and this Thursday marks the 80th anniversary of the Allied D-Day invasion in France. So this is a good time to focus on the high price for our peace. Our ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Plugged In To Study And Obey God's Word? Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Mar 31, 2003

Ezra is the story of the Jews’ return to Jerusalem after almost a century exile in Babylon. When they returned, all they found were ruins. There was no temple, so the people felt spiritually unplugged. Ezra is a story of how they got plugged in.

Are You Plugged In to Study and Obey God’s Word? Ezra 3:1-3 By Dr. David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION Over the next three weeks, I will be sharing from the book of Ezra about the importance of being plugged in to the best God has for you this year. Today I want to talk about the importance of being ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 3:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

A Home Invasion

Contributed by Scott Thomas on Oct 21, 2013

This is a story that very few preach about. It is the story of Hezekiah allowing the enemy of God into his home. He allowed a home invasion in the name have making peace with the enemy of God. He died, and his family was lost to Babylon.

A Home Invasion II Kings 20:12-21 12 At that time Berodachbaladan, the son of Baladan, king of Babylon, sent letters and a present unto Hezekiah: for he had heard that Hezekiah had been sick. 13 And Hezekiah hearkened unto them, and shewed them all the house of his precious things, the silver, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 20:12-21

Denomination: Baptist

The King's Victory Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Dec 24, 2010

Finally we get to the fun chapters of Revelation, more the good news about the future. Babylon has been destroyed, the world system of Satan is no longer, and in chapter 19 now we hear the rejoicing in heaven over this victory.

Finally we get to the fun chapters of Revelation, more the good news about the future. Babylon has been destroyed, the world system of Satan is no longer, and in chapter 19 now we hear the rejoicing in heaven over this victory. We must be very careful in chapter 19 and 20 not to read this in ...read more

The World’s Predictable Deception Of Humanity Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Nov 21, 2023

Why does God feel so much anger towards the city of Babylon? Because of the pride of great men, their spiritual corruption, because it has led people (God’s creation) astray, and because of the persecution and death of believers.

Alpha and Omega, Part 45, Revelation Part 22 The World’s Predictable Deception of Humanity Revelation 17:1-18 and 18:1-24 Introduction - Been studying Revelation together, to understand God’s plan for creation -- REM: Redemption of sin is granted through Jesus; and yes, we have a choice - ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 17:1-18, Revelation 18:1-24, John 14:6, Isaiah 53:10-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Book Of Lamentations – Part 13 – Jeremiah And The Nation Are In Affliction; The Nation Is Expelled; Bodies Suffer; Bitterness - Chapter 3:1-5 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Apr 25, 2025

Sin brought bitterness and hardship, so bad that horrible things were done among the people. These verses dwell on that today. God is blamed for it all through His allowing Babylon to come. They walk in darkness, but they suffer their own fate.

THE BOOK OF LAMENTATIONS – PART 13 – JEREMIAH AND THE NATION ARE IN AFFLICTION; THE NATION IS EXPELLED; BODIES SUFFER; BITTERNESS - CHAPTER 3:1-5 LAMENTATIONS CHAPTER 3 Now we enter into a lot of shorter verses but each one has a definite, strong meaning. I trust you might find a delight in ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:1, 2 Timothy 3:12, Lamentations 3:2, Genesis 3:24, Matthew 25:41, Revelation 20:15, Lamentations 3:3, Revelation 6:16-17, Revelation 9:20-21, Lamentations 3:4, Deuteronomy 28:47-48, Lamentations 3:5, Deuteronomy 28:49-52, Deuteronomy 28:53-57  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Becoming Refined

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Mar 3, 2014

Have you fallen over and over again in your Christian walk? It could be that all this falling is meant to draw out of you all that is impure so that God can refine you

Becoming refined She was born Feb 2, 1929 as Patricia Routledge but you may know her best from her television personality as Hyacinth Bucket (Bouquet). She is the middle class wife who has upper class aspirations. She is the lead character of the British television series called - Keeping ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 66:10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

In Times Like These, Will You Do Whatever It Takes?

Contributed by Brandon Boyd on Sep 27, 2016

Look around and you will see our world has fallen apart,and if we are going to ever see a change made we must be willing to do whatever it takes for God!

IN TIMES LIKE THESE, WILL YOU DO WHATEVER IT TAKES? Colossians 3:23 23 And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; Intro: Many in our society have lost focus on what is important and many have come to a place of compromise. Instead of teaching the word of God, many have ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:23, Colossians 3:23-25

Denomination: Baptist

Do We Need To Wake Up Our Spiritual Life?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jan 26, 2023

Have we fallen asleep spiritually? Is God calling us to wake up? If so, what are we to do? Can we see any similarities with our Scripture and Christians today?

Our passage of Scripture finds Samuel and Eli to be a little older, but Samuel is still referred to as a boy. Samuel hears his name called while he is sleeping in the temple just before dawn. He quickly approaches Eli, who tells him to return to bed. Samuel is informed by Eli that it is the Lord ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Out Of The Grave And Into The Battle”

Contributed by Sean Dees on May 1, 2021

We as the Church were once the standard that many honored and respected, but the time has come were the people of God who were once a great army has fallen and become weak.

Intro: These verses of Scripture spoke prophetically of the rise of the Jewess Nation from the Babylonian Exile in 586 BC. But this vision is also prophetic of the Church today. We as the Church were once the standard that many honored and respected, but the time has come were the people of God ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-10