Sermons on An Idol Is Nothing:

Keep Away From Idols Series

Contributed by Dr. David Hallum on Sep 18, 2019

The power of Christ within you Is greater than the power of evil around You.

18 We know that whoever is born of God does not sin; but he who has been born of God keeps himself, and the wicked one does not touch him. 19 We know that we are of God, and the whole world lies under the sway of the wicked one. 20 And we know that the Son of God has come and has given us an ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:18-21

Denomination: Baptist

Tear Down Your Idols

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 26, 2012

Get rid of the distractions that keep you from following God.

Tear Down Your Idols August 31, 2008 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Get rid of the distractions that keep you from following God. Focus Passage: II Kings 18:1-7 Supplemental Passage: 2 Chronicles 16:9 NASB "For the eyes of the LORD move to and fro ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 18:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Empty Promises Of Idol Worship. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 27, 2024

Idol worship is a subtle yet deadly trap that promises success and happiness but delivers only disappointment and emptiness.

Idol worship is a subtle yet deadly trap that promises success and happiness but delivers only disappointment and emptiness. Today, we'll explore the consequences of worshipping idols and the true source of fulfillment. In 1 Samuel 5:1-5, we see the Philistines' idol, Dagon, fallen and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 5:1-5, Psalm 115:4-8, Isaiah 42:17

Setting Up Idols In Bethel

Contributed by Samuel M on Jul 10, 2023

First, Jeroboam built two idols and placed them in Bethel and Dan. Bethel means House of God and Dan means He judged. In the House of God, Jeroboam erected an idol—the golden calf. Jeroboam setup up a new altar to offer sacrifices before the golden calf.

Then he made two golden calves, and he said to the people, “Going to Jerusalem is too difficult for you. Israel, here is your God who brought you out of the land of Egypt.” He set up one in Bethel, and put the other in Dan. 1 Kings 12:28,29 First, Jeroboam built two idols and placed them in Bethel ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 12:28

Repenting Of Idols (Genesis 35)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 16, 2024

What kind of idols do we need to repent of? Let's look at Genesis 35.

God is merciful. Families do not repent of past sins all at once. It often takes time. What sins of our families do we still need to grow past? Let’s look at an example in Genesis 35. Did God tell Jacob to leave the area? Did the family finally repent of having idols? Were even their earrings ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Dangers Of Relying On False Idols Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jun 2, 2025

False idols (or false gods) are worthless & unable to follow through with anything, but they appear to be attractive because they make us feel what WE crave (to be in control). Are we in love with our false idol, or our false god, and also don’t want to give it up?

Isaiah, Part 19 The Dangers of Relying on False Idols Isaiah 46:1-13 Introduction - Welcome to Seasons, we are so glad you are here today! - Last week, we reviewed the importance of what God has done: -- He made a way, provided escape, delivered hope, & gave us a redeemer -- FACT: ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 46:1-13, Hebrews 13:8, James 2:19, Genesis 6:5, John 14:6, Psalm 10:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Are What We Worship

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jul 25, 2015

4 areas from which many idols come (Material adapted from Greg Laurie's book, The Great Compromise, Chapter 5 called "What's Your Golden Calf?", pgs. 71-87)

HoHum: James Michener, tells the story of a man named Urbaal, who, was a farmer living about 2200 B.C. He worshiped two gods, one a god of death, the other a goddess of fertility. One day, the temple priests tell Urbaal to bring his young son to the temple for sacrifice—if he wants good ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:1-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

On The Edge Of Nothingness

Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 20, 2016

A sermon on the belief that there is nothing beyond a person's individual life. Then we discuss how David dealt with the nothingness and how this brought him to belief in God. Then we see how this influenced his life especially in regards to Goliath

HoHum: As Vice President, George Bush Sr. represented the U.S. at the funeral of former Soviet leader Leonid Brezhnev. Bush noticed a silent protest carried out by Brezhnev’s widow. She stood motionless by the coffin until seconds before it was closed. Just as the soldiers touched the lid, ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Daniel (God As Judge) Part 1 (Chapter 1-6)

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Oct 3, 2022

NASB, footnotes from biblegateway.com

This is the time of Antiochus IV Epiphanes, the king who attempted to eradicate the Jewish religion in 167-165 BC (Don Gowan, PhD, www.pts.edu professor). Another very different view is from Marilyn Hickey: written 70 years around 605-536 B.C . authorship by him confirmed by Matthew 24: 15 and the ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

When Something Is Nothing Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 23, 2021

Man's self-love is both an evil and a good. It is both an essential for a happy life in God's will, and the main cause for most evil that is out of God's will.

Some people, probably most people, and maybe all people have to learn how to be humble the hard way, and that is the humpty dumpty way of having a great fall. This was the case with Max Eastman. A film was being made on the life of Christ, and he happened to meet the well known woman photographer ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:3

No Impossibilities With God PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 26, 2024

This sermon encourages believers to embrace the boundless possibilities of faith in God, witnessing His wonders and becoming bold through His blessings.

Good morning, friends. It's a delight to gather with you once again, in this sacred space where we come together as one body to worship and learn about our Boundless God. A God whose love, grace, and power has no limits. [Scripture reading] These two passages are not just mere words, but they are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:37, Philippians 4:13

Topics: Nothing Is Impossible, With God

Do Nothing Faith Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 14, 2001

What kind of faith do you have?

Do Nothing Faith James 2:14-26 I. Complete faith A. Intellectual faith 1. an intelligent knowing 2. admits that God is real 3. not an overall commitment/relationship 4. even the demons believe B. Works/Deeds 1. By themselves do not make for faith 2. When driven by faith, are ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Nothing Is Impossible With God

Contributed by Jim Twamley on Mar 25, 2003

"For nothing is impossible with God."

The events described in Scripture regarding the birth of Christ actually happened. It begins in the home of a young girl named Mary who lived almost 2,000 years ago in the Town of Nazareth in the province of Galilee, and it culminates with the visit of the Magi and the subsequent flight into Egypt ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Pentecostal

Nothing But Jesus And The Cross

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 29, 2003

Woe to us if we allow anything to come between us and the Gospel!

Mark 7:1-23 "Nothing but Jesus and the Cross" As the Pharisees and some of the teachers of the law watch the healing miracles of Jesus take place, they decide that they have to criticize Jesus openly in order to stop Him. Will their criticism be about the healing itself? No. Surrounded as they are ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-23

Denomination: United Methodist

Something Out Of Nothing

Contributed by Norm Beckett on Nov 26, 2001

God forms and then fills lives.

EX-NIHILO – SOMETHING OUT OF NOTHING “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God hovered over the waters” (Genesis 1: 1, 2). The first words of the Bible state that God is the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-2, 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Holiness