Sermons on foreign gods: showing 76-90 of 215,317

Christians And The Clash Of Cultures Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 3, 2018

How should Christians treat those of different cultures and traditions and religions?

Thursday of the 5th Week in course 2018 Reformation/Revolution Our Scriptures today ought to be at least a little disturbing to us today. In first Kings, Solomon, who was the anointed of God, the heir to the great king David, apostatizes. He had what we can only call a “mess” of wives. “According ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 11:4-13, Mark 7:24-30

Denomination: Catholic

God’s Reputation

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 20, 2017

God takes great pleasure when people honor His Name. His Name is directly connected to His character and His reputation.

God’s Reputation (topical) 1. There are some pretty funny real names out there! a) Jed I. Knight b) Bud Light c) MacDonald-Berger d) Tahra Dactyl e) Chris P. Bacon f) Dr. Joelle Rollo-Coster g) Alma L. Knack h) Brock Lee i) Marriage announcements: Lonney-Ward, Hardy-Harr 2. While some names make ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How Can We Sing The Lord's Songs In A Foreign Land?

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 11, 2023

Our life as followers of Christ serve as either a hymn of praise pointing to our Saviour, or it serves as mere background noise for the delight of a dying world.

“[By the waters of Babylon] our captors required of us songs, and our tormentors, mirth, saying, ‘Sing us one of the songs of Zion!’ “How shall we sing the LORD’s song in a foreign land? If I forget you, O Jerusalem, let my right hand forget its skill!” [1] “Our citizenship is in Heaven, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 137:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

Love The Lord's Love

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Feb 12, 2008

Epiphany 3(B) Love the Lord’s love. A servant girl proclaims this truth. A foreign leader hopes this is true. God’s prophet confirms this truth.

LOVE THE LORD’S LOVE (Outline) January 27, 2008 - EPIPHANY 3 - 2 Kings 5:1-14 INTRO: When we hear about leprosy our minds may recall the ten lepers whom Jesus healed in the Gospel of Luke. As the lepers went on their way they were healed. Only one returned to give thanks. Jesus asked, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 5:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

What Are You Doing For God And Humanity? (A Case Study Of Esther And Mordecai)

Contributed by Pastor Amos Dele Dada on Jun 11, 2020

The story of Esther and Mordecai is a classic narrative of lessons for our generation on how to make it in life or how to make it in a foreign land.

“Mordecai the Jew became the prime minister, with authority next to that of King Xerxes himself. He was very great among the Jews, who held him in high esteem, because he continued to work for the good of his people and to speak up for the welfare of all their descendants. “Esther 10:3. The story ...read more

Scripture: Esther 2:21-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Are You Doing For God And Humanity? (A Case Study Of Esther And Mordecai)

Contributed by Pastor Amos Dele Dada on Jun 17, 2020

The story of Esther and Mordecai is a classic narrative of lessons for our generation on how to make it in life or how to make it in a foreign land

The story of Esther and Mordecai is a classic narrative of lessons for our generation on how to make it in life or how to make it in a foreign land. The summary could be that they served God as He should be served, they served their people, the Jews and God compensated them for their services. We ...read more

Scripture: Esther 9:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Succeeds When Our Plan Fails

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jun 7, 2007

Stranded on a foreign beach, dripping wet and freezing cold, Paul’s plan was definitely on hold. But watch how this man of God continues to be effectively used in the middle of failure.

Passage: Acts 28:1-16 Intro: Standing on the beach of an unknown island, freezing cold with both seawater and rainwater dripping off his nose, I wonder if Paul was a little puzzled. 1. his plan had been to go to Rome and have an audience with the highest powers of his world. 2. and instead he ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical Free

God's Wrath On Disobedience Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on May 22, 2013

When we 'say' we are believers but don't live out the life God has called us to live, then we are useless to God and a mockery to the Gospel and a laughingstock to the world!

Hosea 7 [HCSB] May 22, 2013 Oak Park Baptist Church – Wed Bible Study Series Hosea Bible Study A Study of the Minor Prophets Hosea (750-725 BC) HOSEA to Israel (Northern Kingdom) We have moved thru the 1st six chapters of Hosea and we have learned several things: 1st we have learned that ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 7:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Experiencing God

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Nov 11, 2002

How to experience God more fully

Acts 17:16-31 16 While Paul was waiting for them in Athens, he was greatly distressed to see that the city was full of idols. 17 So he reasoned in the synagogue with the Jews and the God-fearing Greeks, as well as in the marketplace day by day with those who happened to be there. 18 A group of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Hear From God

Contributed by Billy Noel on Jun 12, 2009

If we intend to hear from God there mst be repentance and real comitment

How to hear from God? I Samuel 7:1-13 The life of the believer is full of mystery. Each day brings new surprises We don’t know what to expect or where it will lead us But what we do know for sure is the enemy is still the enemy And our need to hear from God remains unchanged But there are times ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 7:1-13

Denomination: Christian Church

Real People , Real Problems A Study Of 1 Samuel Part 4c, Knowing God Series

Contributed by Randy Edwards on Jul 24, 2017

Part 4c of our Real People - Real problems series from 1 Samuel

Real People- Real problems A study of 1 Samuel Part 4c “Knowing God”- “ Little g gods” Today we will continue our series on Real People with real problems from 1 Samuel In the last few weeks we have been covering the problem of not knowing God Or Wrong thinking about who God is and what he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 7:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Caleb

Contributed by Bala Samson on Feb 4, 2014

IF YOU HAVE BEEN INTIMIDATED BY A ‘SUDDEN RESPONSIBILITY’, a big project, foreign assignment, whatever that is giving you the jitters, then this message is for you!

I am still as strong… Joshua 24:11”I am still as strong today as I was in the day that Moses sent me; my strength now is as my strength was then, for war and for going and coming.” IF YOU HAVE BEEN INTIMIDATED BY A ‘SUDDEN RESPONSIBILITY’, a big project, foreign ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Of The Pandemic

Contributed by Roberta Karchner on Jun 4, 2020

Paul confronts the Athenians with an Unknown God - that alter was placed for the God who removed the epidemic from Athens ... they wanted to know his name

Acts 17:16-32 (NLV) While Paul was waiting for them in Athens, he was deeply troubled by all the idols he saw everywhere in the city. He went to the synagogue to reason with the Jews and the God-fearing Gentiles, and he spoke daily in the public square to all who happened to be there. He also had ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-32

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Favor Of God That Surrounds You

Contributed by Bala Samson on Dec 1, 2012

f today, you there is angst, apprehension and fear regarding what holds for you in the coming year, or you fear to tread into the unknown zone, may be a foreign assignment, new venture, transfer to new department of area, fear not, if God be with you, no

Genesis 47:6’ The land of Egypt is before thee; in the best of the land make thy father and brethren to dwell; in the land of Goshen let them dwell: and if thou knowest any men of activity among them, then make them rulers over my cattle. 7 And Joseph brought in Jacob his father, and set ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 47:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Empowers The Rejected Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 28, 2018

Message 17 in our journey through Judges. This message explores Jephthah.

Judges Series #17 Life Cycles “God Empowers the Rejected” Review After a period of victory championed by Moses’ successor Joshua, the Israelites settled in the land promised to Abraham hundreds of years before. One lesson seemed abundantly clear. Blessing follows obedience.Trouble follows ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance