Sermons About Godly-living
Godly Living in a Secular Age
Godly Living in a Secular Age Scripture: Daniel the first chapter Drive through the suburbs of modern Baghdad today and you will find the scattered ruins of ancient Babylon. In this new series based on the book of Daniel, we’ll see, through the paintbrush of scripture, Babylon rise from the dust, robe herself in riches, and paint her face like a woman of the night. Make no mistake: she aims to seduce. Posing as the beautiful life, she morphs into the current image of what every worldly man or woman wants to be-deserves to be. She is popular. She is desirable. She is intoxicating. And did I say religious? Ah, yes. She believes in so much of everything that one would be hard-pressed to tell if she believes in anything. To worship self is to worship her. She is dressed for success, but underneath she is a lifeless mannequin, a fake, a poser. Her prop is the devil himself. Few could resist Babylon’s charms but Daniel holds his place in Scripture because he was one of the few. Join us as we develop alarms for Babylon’s charms, Sunday’s January 25th – April 5th What happens when the sins of the culture become the sins of the church and God says, “Enough?†(Verse 1, 2) He sends us back to revisit our past long enough to repent. Four powerful influences to compromising with the Babylonian culture 1. Enticing integration (Verse 3) 2. Wholesale indoctrination (Verse 4) 3. It seems cool to compromise (Verse 6) 4. We face identity confusion (Verse 7) We are surrounded by a Babylon of our own. 1. We place a high premium on age, appearance, intelligence and social status. (Verse 4) 2. We no longer blush or have shame over sin (Jer. 6:15) 3. Complete self absorption and self worship. “I am, and there is none besides me.†(Isa. 47:10) 4. There is nothing more dangerous then a friendly Babylon 5. In spite of Babylon’s charms it never stays friendly. We all are in danger of becoming spiritually irrelevant without resolve. (Verse 8-21) 1. Resolve that you will never be ashamed of Jesus in all your relationships and activities. 2. Resolve that you will have your entire learning process pass the grid of God’s revealed truth. 3. Resolve that you will bring moral clarity to all your choices. 4. Resolve that you are of royal seed and a King’s kid. Sources: The Preachers Commentary – Sinclair B. Ferguson Daniel – Beth Moore The Message of Daniel – Arthue Petrie,Th.D The Prophecies of Daniel – Lehman Strauss Word Bible Commentary – John E. Goldingay Daniel – Arno C. Gaebelein, D.D.
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Are You Sure You Know Jesus? -- 1 John 2:3-6
Many people say they know God. Many people say they know Jesus. The thing is they all claim different things. So how can you be sure you know Jesus and God? This scripture passage gives at least part of the answer.
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Full-Contact Christianity
Tempted by persecution to withdraw from the world, Jesus tells His disciples that they are salt and light. Their involvement in the world is necessary for its well-being.
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