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Idol Thoughts

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Apr 23, 2015

Let us determine to know God and to worship him, not as some idol devised by our own natural preferences, not as many people configure him to be, but as “the book of nature” and the Holy Book together reveal him to be.

The two passages before us today [Acts 17:22-31 and John 14:15-21] could not be more different from one another. And yet, in some ways, they could not be more similar. In the first one, the one from Acts, we have the Apostle Paul speaking to a group of Gentile skeptics who know nothing of the ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Make No Idol Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jul 16, 2014

Do we really need to address idolatry in these modern times? Where do you turn in times of crisis? What is of most importance in times of celebration or reward?

Dakota Community Church July 13, 2014 Make No Idols Commandment #2 Exodus 20:4-6 Command: “You shall not make for yourself a carved image, or any likeness of anything that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth. 5 You shall not bow ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: Mennonite

Idol Worship Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Aug 12, 2014

Part 2 of 3. Looking at idols we worship in USA.

Worshiping Idols July 13, 2014 I don’t know about you, but sometimes I am just so confused! Maybe it’s not the admission you want to hear from your pastor, but it’s true. Life is confusing. Sometimes we think we should when we shouldn’t and we shouldn’t when we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33-34

Denomination: Baptist

Idol Worship Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Aug 12, 2014

Idols we worship. Part 3 of 3.

Idols - part 3 Matthew 23:1-28 July 20, 2014 Well, today, we are going to end our 3 week look at the idols we have in our lives. Of course you don’t need to be reminder what today is. It’s Selfie Sunday! You need to know what I look like, just on the happenstance that you forgot! ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

American Idols Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Mar 13, 2012

God hates idolatry. It competes for His attention and He is a jealous God. We belong to Him. Are we living like it?

Exodus 20:4-6 American Idols As I prepared this series, I realized how little we actually preach or teach on the Ten Commandments as if they are neither important nor relevant. They are both. It was very enlightening to me to preach through them. I learned a lot! I trust this series will ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

Rid Of Idols Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Dec 2, 2019

Just like Gideon, we Christians are to grow our faith in Christ and a major part of being closer to God is to get rid of idols in our homes!

Let us continue to worship God by learning from His Word… please open your Bibles to Judges 6……page….. 2 weeks ago, we noted the calling of young Gideon. Read along with me Judges 6:12-16 for our background…. Gideon knew God but his faith was still weak: Gideon questioned God’s abilities and he ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:25-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

American Idols Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 10, 2021

At its core, the second commandment is a prohibition against creating something with your hands or your heart that either reduces or replaces God.

In one of our previous churches, one of our members was transferred to another community, and before leaving, he wanted to donate something significant to the church. Since he was from a country where Christians are persecuted, he presented us with an incredible portrait depicting Jesus Christ ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

Sins And Idols Series

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 5, 2022

All believers have sinned, but we have an advocate with the Father to ask for forgiveness. And, we are not to put anything between us and God.

In verses 16-17: • Commentators differ in thoughts regarding what the sin unto death is. • Is it a physical death or a spiritual death? • The Apostle Paul had written that a few Christians had died since they took communion disgracefully o 1 Corinthians 11:27-30, Wherefore whosoever shall eat ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:16-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Guarding Against Idols

Contributed by Dr. Keion Parrish on Jun 9, 2007

Guarding against idols

Sermon I John 5:21 Guarding against idols Introduction: We learn here that this is the apostle John writing this letter. The letter is untitled and was written to no particular church. It was sent as a pastoral letter to several Gentile congregations. It was also written to all believers ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:21

Denomination: Baptist

God's Fury On The Idols

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jun 24, 2013

Idol worship is the greatest abomination to the Lord!

Numbers 33:3“………Also on their gods the LORD had executed judgments.” God’s fury on the idols! My eyes caught the above words in the Bible squeezed in between the scripture: ‘also on their gods the Lord had executed judgments!’ I shuddered as I ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 33:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Grace...an Idol? Series

Contributed by Dave Vance on Jan 20, 2019

What is idolatry and how does grace become an idol?

There are times in our lives where God calls us into the tension of life…to go deeper in wrestling with who He is and what He has done for us…These moments can be wonderful moments, but not easy moments. A professor of mine called it “Blessed Despair” (Discovery yet limited). When you get in the ...read more

Idol Of Your Hearts

Contributed by Victoria Oladipupo on Mar 7, 2011

The problem of the idol is that it hinders the move of God. God is saying, “Clear away the idols. Cast them into the fire. Then you can see what I can do.”

Idol of your hearts Ezekiel 14:1-14:4 Hebrews 4:13 “Idolatry is the most discussed problem in the Bible and one of the most powerful spiritual and intellectual concepts in the believer’s arsenal. Many people have secret idols hidden in the chambers of their hearts from the sight ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 14:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Idols We Serve Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 18, 2006

Idolatry is not limited to the pagan, but is rampant in our churches today. We must recognize these idols before we can confess and have God remove them.

Sermon Brief Date Written: June 1, 2006 Date Preached: June 4, 2006 Where Preached: OZHBC (AM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: Idolatry in the Church Sermon Title: The Idols We Serve! Sermon Text: 2 Timothy 3:1-5; 4:3-4 READ PASSAGES HERE Introduction: When Paul wrote these verses ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Watch Out For Idols Series

Contributed by Keith Walker on May 19, 2004

Idols come in a variety of forms and will keep us from being delighted by God, delivered by God and being developed by God.

INTRODUCTION I want to conduct a little quiz this morning. I want you to raise your hand if you know the 4 following people: Reuben Studdard (winner of American Idol contest) Kenny Chesney (local boy, winner of his first Country Music award) Annika Sorenstam (Best lady golfer, just competed with ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

Choose Your Idol

Contributed by James May on Apr 9, 2003

The story of the building of the Golden Calf at Mount Sinai has much to say to the modern day church.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible