Sermons on False Idols:

The False Prophet Elymas Bar-Jesus Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Mar 19, 2025

Barnabas and Saul had just started their first missionary journey. They started in Cyprus, walking from the eastern shore to the western shore. That's where they met a false prophet with an unusual name.

The False Prophet Elymas Bar-Jesus (Based on a message preached at New Hope Baptist Church near Fulton, MO on Sunday evening, 3-16-2025. This is not an exact transcription.) (Full disclosure: Sermon Central has an outline of mine on this passage, but this is an edited sermon and not just an ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Astrology Vs Christianity

Contributed by Steven Ostrowski on Apr 24, 2008

Astrology and Christianity are not compatible. The Bible holds truths to how we should reject astrology’s false hopes and prophecies.

Astrology is the belief system that one can discover future events by how the stars and planets move in the sky. It is based on the idea that information on one’s life can be revealed through the heavens. Many people around the world have come to believe in astrology for one reason or another. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 47:13-15

Denomination: Catholic

De-Pendence Day

Contributed by James Bryant on Jul 2, 2002

Should we look at the 4th of July as being truly Independent? Here’s another look...

(Please note that the references used below are not all "word-for-word" quotes from the afore mentioned names. In one reference, (Thomas Jefferson) it is merely a culmination of words that he was implying.) "DEPEND-ENCE DAY" Psalms 33:12-22 (12) Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord; ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 31:12-22

Denomination: Baptist

You Never Saw A Calf Like This

Contributed by Guy Glass on Aug 27, 2004

How do we get Golden Calves in our live? By that I mean how do we get idols or things not worthy of our worship in our lives? Cause once they get in, they are difficult to get out!

YOU NEVER SAW A CALF LIKE THIS Exodus 32:1-26 INTRODUCTION: In the Disney movie Dumbo, one scene finds Dumbo, caught in a tree. Timothy the mouse concludes that the only way he could have gotten up there is that he flew! This conclusion brings a hearty laugh from some nearby crows, and a song ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Need Everything You Have?

Contributed by Matthew Davaughn Cox on Apr 9, 2013

Is there room for God in your life?

I. Sometimes in our lives we get distracted by the things around us. Not on purpose it just happens that way sometimes. We get caught up in the things that we do in life, and sometimes we forget about God. II. Anything that we place before God is not a good thing. It is not a good thing because ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:21

Denomination: *other

He Is Jealous Of Me

Contributed by John Hamby on Oct 17, 2013

We should be captured by the idea that the God of the Universe is jealous for us. God in His infinite power and glory is concerned about you and me.

“He Is Jealous for Me Exodus 20:4-6 I was recently listening to a contemporary Christian song “Oh, How He Loves ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

Longing For Home Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jan 23, 2018

In this continuation of our Genesis sermon series, we look at Jacob finally deciding to leave his uncle Laban and return home.

Jacob Longs for Home Text: Genesis 31:1 – 21 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Ok; before we get into our text this morning, let’s review what we saw last week. Now last time, in chapter 30, verses 25 – 26 we saw that Jacob came to Laban and asked to be freed from his obligations and allowed to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 31:1-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Cow Tipping Pt 1 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 8, 2017

Cow tipping has to do with tipping over and destroying idols in our life that usurp God. They come in many forms and shapes.Golden cows come in many forms such as dollar signs, bulls, cars, houses and other materialistic items. But for Christians we need

Series: Cow Tipping Thesis: Cow tipping has to do with tipping over and destroying idols in our life that usurp God. They come in many forms and shapes. Introduction: They myth of cow tipping: Wiki notes: Cow tipping is the purported activity of sneaking up on any unsuspecting or sleeping upright ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:1-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Man - Made Gods.

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Sep 27, 2021

God made man in his own image and likeness. After man fell into sin, he resorted to making gods for himself. Worshipping these gods shows how far man has fallen.

TEXT: Daniel 3:14-18 (NLT) [14] Nebuchadnezzar said to them, “Is it true, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, that you refuse to serve my gods or to worship the gold statue I have set up? [15] I will give you one more chance to bow down and worship the statue I have made when you hear the sound of the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:14-18, Isaiah 2:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Golden Statue Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Sep 29, 2021

Nebuchadnezzar remembers the huge statue from his dream years before and the fact that he was the head of gold on that statue. So, he had constructed a huge statue as the representative of the new state religion.

Tonight, we get into the beginning of chapter 3 in the book of Daniel. We will talk tonight about Nebuchadnezzar's gold statue. You know, all of us face trials and afflictions in our life. Sooner or later all of us face hard times. It's in those hard times that we need a strong ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Idolatry Is Not Dead Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 20, 2021

We tend to dismiss idolatry because we think only of those who have visible forms of idols. This is still a part of our world, and it is amazing that people in the modern century have been just as foolish as were the pagans in the days of the prophets.

Does it ever bother you that good things that should happen don't, and bad things that shouldn't happen do? Dr. Larry Crabb whose book Inside Out was a great seller tells of the parents who decided to enroll their 13 year daughter in a Christian school. One of the teachers introduced ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-23

Freedom To Worship

Contributed by Perry Greene on May 10, 2021

This is a sermon outline I am using for a podcast on GodNAmerica.com. This lesson contrasts the deadly outcomes of idolatry with the life-giving God.

Daniel 3:17-18 (ESV) 17 If this be so, our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace, and he will deliver us out of your hand, O king. 18 But if not, be it known to you, O king, that we will not serve your gods or worship the golden image that you have set up.” 1. One ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:17-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Putting Things Before God

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Aug 15, 2023

Jesus was tempted to exalt Himself in a way that was not right. Today we're going to talk a little bit about exalting ourselves above God or putting something else before God.

If you don't toot your own horn, who will? Have you ever heard that before? Let's face it, we really enjoy those moments when good things happen to us. We feel good when we've accomplished something. And with those good experiences, we naturally want to tell others about it. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:8-11, Deuteronomy 6:10-15

Denomination: Baptist

Searching

Contributed by Damien Saylor on Aug 23, 2020

What are we searching for in this age of seclusion? Is it God/Jesus, or is it something else to fill our time?

Sermon- Searching outline - I noticed an article the other day that was asking if binge watching tv shows taking the place of Christ now. - I hadn’t really thought of it. Q- How much time do we spend with the Lord each day? Q- Is it less now, now that many are at home, or is it less? - ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 25:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Babbling About Jesus

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Sep 10, 2020

Today, even in our sophisticated, highly technological culture, men, women, boys and girls worship idols...

Background: Acts 17:1-15 (Acts 17:16 NKJV) Now while Paul waited for them at Athens, his spirit was provoked within him when he saw that the city was given over to idols. Athens was home to the most renowned philosophers in history, including Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle, who was arguably the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible