Sermons on Golden Image:

Small God Series

Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Feb 26, 2005

Idolatry is alive and well in the church today. Any time we try to make Yahweh into a manageable size we have broken the Second command.

Please turn with me to Exodus 20:1-17. As I said last week every week that we discuss the 10 laws of Grace we will begin by hearing them. I love stories about kids so I thought I would share this one with you. Little Sara looked forward to the end of the school day. The last 30 minutes in Ms. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

From Jesus' Head Series

Contributed by John Bright on Apr 6, 2025

This is a sermon series for the six Sundays of Lent. I am using a wooden "Tau" cross on the platform and some examples of the instruments of torture the Romans used - a large spike, scourge/cat of 9 tails, spear, and crown of thorns. There is a teaching sheet below the sermon.

Series: Jesus’ Blood for Me “From Jesus’ Head” Joshua 24:14-16 Pastor John Bright Joshua 24 “14 “Now therefore, fear the Lord, serve Him in sincerity and in truth, and put away the gods which your fathers served on the other side of the River and in Egypt. Serve the Lord! 15 And if it seems evil ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-16, Joshua 24:19, Exodus 32:2, Exodus 32:5-6, Matthew 27:29, Mark 15:17, John 19:2, Psalm 110:1, 1 Corinthians 4:1-2, Romans 6:6, Isaiah 44:20, Isaiah 44:22, Genesis 3:17-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Back To Bethel, Part 2

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Sep 5, 2020

Jacob had returned to Bethel before he settled Canaan with his family. Many years later, his descendants were carried away captive and foreigners were brought in to settle some of the cities. One of these was Bethel. What happened to this second group of people at Bethel?

Introduction: This is the second message in a two-part series on the theme, “Back to Bethel”. The first message was based on Jacob’s return to Bethel, in Genesis 35, and how he led his family to get right with God. This message displays the other side of that concept, namely, a much different “back ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 17:24-28

Denomination: Baptist

Who's Your Daddy?

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Sep 17, 2012

A sermon dealing the dangers of idolatry for God's people.

“Who’s Your Daddy?” “Exodus 20:1-7” Exodus 20:3 Thou shalt have no other gods before me. 4 Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness of any thing that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Angels And The Seven Bowl Judgments Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 12, 2018

Message 25 in our exposition of Revelation. This message explores the bowl Judgments in 14-26.

The Revelation of Jesus Christ “Angels and the 7 Bowl judgments” Revelation 14-16 Review I. PROLOGUE 1:1-20 (Things you have seen) II. Messages to the Seven churches 2-3 (Things with are) III. Last Days 4-22 (Things which are about to take place) A. Heavenly worship around the throne 4-5 ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:21-26

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Sermon 10 - Seeing Jesus Series

Contributed by David Owens on Aug 11, 2025

Seeing Jesus should be on the top of our list of things we are looking forward to in heaven. And when we see Him, we will be amazed and we will be made just like Him.

A. One Sunday morning during the sermon, a preacher said to his congregation: “Whoever wants to go to heaven, stand up!” 1. Everyone stood except one man who was sleeping towards the back of the church. 2. The preacher told those standing that they could sit back down. 3. Then the preacher said: ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:9-18, 1 John 3:2-3, Revelation 22:4-5, 2 Peter 3:10-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hearing The First Six Trumpets (Revelation 8:1-9:21) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on May 26, 2023

The trumpet judgments, are God's call to the world to repent, and come to him. But at 9:21's end, no one listens. A no-rapture, academically rigorous reading of Revelation.

Let's begin today by taking a step back, and reminding ourselves of the big picture of Revelation, starting in chapter 5. We need to somehow keep at least three chapters together in our mind, for today's passage to make sense. In Revelation 5, the Lamb, Jesus Christ, suddenly appears in ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 8:1-13, Revelation 9:1-21

The Hope That Comes From Faithfulness Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 30, 2017

This is the 23rd sermon in the series "3:16- Numbers That Bring Hope".

Series: 3:16- Numbers That Bring Hope [#23] THE HOPE THAT COMES FROM FAITHFULNESS Daniel 3:16 Introduction: On this Father’s Day, our text comes from a very familiar story. Babylonian King Nebuchadnezzar made a gold statue. It was 90 feet tall and 9 feet wide. He had it declared that when the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Take God As He Is Series

Contributed by Chris Hodges on Jul 29, 2003

To note that there are no substitutes for God.

The 10 Commandments #2: Take God as He is Text: Exodus 20:4-6 Thesis: To note that there are no substitutes for God. Introduction: (1) Illustration – There is a temple in Kyoto, Japan, called “The Temple of the Thousand Buddhas.” Inside, there are 1,000 statues of Buddha, each one slightly ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:4-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The True Vine

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 17, 2021

We draw our spiritual life from the Lord Jesus Christ just as surely as the branch draws the sap from the root.

THE TRUE VINE. John 15:1-8. In Psalm 80:8-16 Israel is poignantly portrayed as a vine which has spread throughout the whole land, only to be torn down, devoured, and burnt at the time of the Exile. The vineyard motif is again taken up in Isaiah 5:1-7, where a moral reason is given for this ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Revelation Fifteen Series

Contributed by Diana Tyler on Oct 26, 2023

Heaven prepares to pour out the bowls of God's wrath

John sees another sign in heaven and its seven angels with seven plagues with which the wrath of God will be complete. We then see something like a sea of glass mingled with fire and those who have the victory over the beast, over his image, and his mark, and his name standing on the sea of glass ...read more

Story Within A Story

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Sep 30, 2015

God is speaking to you today God is asking you, “Will you follow Him?” “Will you be in a relationship with Him?” please enter a brief summary that helps other preachers know the focus of your sermon

Genesis 24:1-63 Like many things in the bible, this story has a two-fold meaning! Just like a parable has a physical application and spiritual application. (Sower and the seed, prodigal son, parable of the lost sheep….) I believe each person in this story represents something, a picture of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:1-63

Denomination: Baptist

Quanna "Jealous" Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Jul 17, 2011

Today we are going to look at another name for God found in verse 14 of our text. Before we look at what it means for God to be jealous, let's look at why God brought up the subject of jealousy.

Purpose: To explain how and why God is jealous God. Aim: I want the listener to have a holy reverence for God and a fear of offending Him. INTRODUCTION: Today we are going to look at another name for God found in verse 14 of our text. Before we look at what it means for God to be jealous, let's ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 34:10-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Revelation Chapter 1 – The Revelation Of Jesus Christ – The Father’s Perfection Part 3 Of 6 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 31, 2022

We are exploring the wonders of the Lord and His beautiful character and ministry from the first chapter of Revelation chapter 1. So many wonderful facets of His glory are emerging as we delve into each verse. The book of Revelation is all about Jesus Christ, the Father’s revelation of the Son.

REVELATION CHAPTER 1 – THE REVELATION OF JESUS CHRIST – THE FATHER’S PERFECTION PART 3 OF 6 In this series of messages we are exploring the wonders of the Lord and His beautiful character and ministry from the first chapter of Revelation chapter 1. So many wonderful facets of His glory are ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:11-12, Hebrews 7:27, Hebrews 2:17-18, Daniel 7:9-10, Genesis 6:8, 2 Chronicles 16:9, Proverbs 15:3, Revelation 1:9-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus, The Light Of The World Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 6, 2007

In Jesus, the Light of the World, we see ourselves as God sees us, and we see God as he desires that we see him.

Jesus, the Light of the World John 8:12-20 Intro On the evening of the first night of the Feast of Tabernacles, there was a ceremony called the Illumination of the Temple, which involved the ritual lighting of four golden candelbras in the Court of Women. For additional reflection, each person ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:12-20

Denomination: Baptist