Sermons on Earthly Idols:

The God Of Family Series

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 17, 2018

In this sermon, we explore how family can become an idol and how we can keep this from happening.

A. One day a Sunday School teacher was trying to drive home the importance of family life. 1. She illustrated her point by referring to the commandment “honor your mother and father.” 2. Then she added, “Now that we know God’s command for how we are to treat our parents, can any of you tell me a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:37-39, Luke 14:15-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Father Figure Of Freedom Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 21, 2015

Moses was the father figure to Israel of their Heavenly Father, just as earthly father are also father figures who point to God. But how do earthly fathers reflect a Heavenly God? And just who is this prophet Moses' spoke of?

James Dobson once told of the time his 2 year old son Ryan said grace. He said: “He had watched his mother and me pray before we ate each meal, but he had never been asked to say grace. One day, when I was out of town on a business trip, Shirley spontaneously turned to our toddler and ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 18:15-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Can I Survive In This World?

Contributed by Bob Briggs on May 14, 2002

What is it that will empower me for survival as I travel through this earthly existence?

Have you ever asked, How can I survive in this world? I have an answer for you, you can’t. The survival rate for people in this world is zero. Your thinking, thanks for sharing. Paul wrote in 1 Corinthians 7:31 For this world in its present form is passing away. This means, there will ...read more

Scripture: John 15:19, Acts 8:14-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

What's It Mean To Be Shrewd?

Contributed by Edward Frey on Oct 11, 2001

Christian shrewdness means to use earthly treasures to build heavnly friendships

Sermon Text: Luke 16:1-10 WHAT’S IT MEAN TO BE SHREWD? Do you know any shrewd characters? It all depends on our understanding of the word “shrewd”. That word seems to cause red flags to come up in our minds. Perhaps we equate shrewdness with dishonesty. We might think a businessman is shrewd ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

God Disciplines Those He Loves

Contributed by Anthony Hebb on Feb 24, 2002

An expository look at God’s purpose for discipline, of His earthly children.

Text (Hebrews 12:1-11) Subtext Job 5:17 "Blessed is the man whom God corrects; so do not despise the discipline of the Almighty 1 Corinthians 11:32 But when we are judged, we are disciplined by the Lord so that we will not be condemned along with the world. Revelations ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-11, Job 5:17, Luke 9:46-56, Hebrews 12:14-26

Denomination: Independent Bible

Rich Man, Poor Man

Contributed by Carl Willis on Sep 1, 2005

Lazarus and the rich man. A look at the eternal consequences of our earthly choices.

Luke 16:19-20 (NLT) Jesus said, "There was a certain rich man who was splendidly clothed and who lived each day in luxury. [20] At his door lay a diseased beggar named Lazarus. A Story of Two Men  There are many divisions amongst people – Racial – Socio-economic – Cultural  A ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Father's Day

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Aug 20, 2008

Earthly father’s and our heavenly father have simular desires.

Father’s Day Luke 15:11-32 Let’s start with a little trivia this morning. What day of the year are the most phone calls made???…… Mother’s day! It seems that on mother’s day everyone wants to call home and check in. What do you think happens on father’s day? Any one want to make a Guess? ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Congregational

My Heavenly Home

Contributed by Andrew Papson Iii on Sep 29, 2007

How does our Heavenly home compare to our earthly home.

My Heavenly Home John 14:1-6 1 Cor. 2:9 Heaven I. Was designed by the architect of the ages. Ps. 8:3-4 Heb. 11:3 II. Was built by the Master Builder of the universe. John 1:3 Col. 1:16 III. Will be occupied by souls who have been redeemed by the blood of the Lamb. Heb. 9:12 1 ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Heaven: The Ultimate (Vacation) Destination

Contributed by Steve Klein on May 25, 2015

Heaven far surpasses any earthly vacation destination for the child of God.

It’s vacation time! Schools are letting out for the summer across our nation. Families are looking forward to vacations in the mountains or at the beach, and a fortunate few may even visit some exotic luxurious destination in a distant land. But no vacation spot on earth can compare to the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Experiencing Fathers Day

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 5, 2017

A Fathers Day message to look to heavenly Father to be a good earthly father.

Experiencing Fathers Day Calling all Men Selective verses Introduction- Happy Father’s Day! Wither you are a father or you are celebrating the life or the memory of your father this morning, I hope that you are having a great Father’s day. Let me say this and may it be one of the things that ...read more

Scripture: John 5:19-23

Denomination: Nazarene

You Must Try This Bread Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 23, 2013

Too often we are too earthly minded to be any eternal good.

You Must Try This Bread John 6:22-40 Introduction Last week in the sermon “It Ain’t a Haint”. we talked about Jesus coming out to rescue his petrified disciples who were struggling for their lives in the storm on the lake by coming out to them walking on the top of the storm tossed Sea of ...read more

Scripture: John 6:22-40, John 6:24-35

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus Values Our Humanity; "I Thirst” Series

Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Jun 6, 2003

Jesus started his earthly ministry hungry and ended his earthly ministry thirsty. As we return to Jesus on the cross we come to what may be the easiest of the seven words to understand. Or is it?

Later, knowing that all was now completed, and so that the scripture would be fulfilled, Jesus said, “I am thirsty.” A jar of wine vinegar was there, so they soaked a sponge on a stalk of the hyssop plant, and lifted it to Jesus’ lips. (John 19:28-29) Let me open today’s message by asking you a ...read more

Scripture: John 19:28-29

Denomination: Pentecostal

Laying Up Treasures

Contributed by Paul George on Jun 9, 2006

A preoccupation with hoarding earthly treasure makes little practical sense. Eternal investments, investments in the kingdom of heaven, are far more profitable. They are certain, and the benefits long lasting. Earthly investments are short-lived.

Laying up Treasures Matthew 6:19-34 The Lord Jesus told the disciples, “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys, and where thieves do ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-34

Denomination: Holiness

Love God And Love Your Neighbor : 2nd Commandment Series

Contributed by Michael Larsen on Jul 23, 2019

How we worship Jesus matters as much as to God as Who we worship.

If you're able we stand as we open up God's word today? We will begin in Exodus 20 verses 4-6. Hear the word of the Lord. READ FROM THE BIBLE “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 ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Let Go And Let God

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

The middle verse of Jonah says "Those who cling to worthless idols forfeit the grace that could be theirs".

Introductory Considerations 1. One of best known stories in Bible is the story of Jonah - often seen as a children’s story and heard many children’s songs about it. 2. But the story of Jonah is a story that has an important message to each of us - as a church and as individuals. Not just about a ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 2:8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed