Sermons on Graven Image:

Hear My Teaching (Psalm 78)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 11, 2026

What is the world's most important teaching?

Why is it important for us to learn from the history of Israel as a nation? Do we all face various temptations? Let’s examine Psalm 78. A contemplation by Asaph. (WEB) What happens if we hide the teachings of God from the next generations? My people, hear my teaching; listen to the words of my ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"The Fashion That Never Goes Out Of Style"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 21, 2002

A life dedicated to God is truly beautiful.

Romans 12:1-8 “The Fashion that Never Goes Out of Style ” By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA We, as Americans spend millions upon millions of dollars trying to make our bodies beautiful and, if not beautiful, at least presentable. Diet foods, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: United Methodist

Identity Theft - Mugged By The Mirror Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jun 12, 2009

A message about how a Christian can be mugged by the mirror, and have an inaccurate assessment of their worth.

Continuing in our series entitled Identity Theft. As you may recall from last week… the fastest growing crime in America is Identity Theft… a means by where who we are is taken by another. But of course our identity is far more than our credit card number or bank account. And in truth… the real ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Beginning Of… Mankind Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 14, 2010

God humbles and gives great hope to mankind, created in his image.

Scripture Introduction “There are one hundred and ninety-three living species of monkeys and apes. One hundred and ninety-two of them are covered with hair. The exception is the naked ape…homo sapiens.” So wrote Zoologist Desmond Morris in his effort to analyze human behavior through the actions ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Man's Reflection In God's Mirror Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Oct 28, 2013

Romans is about the good news but Paul begins with the bad news, the dark side, the universal problem of human depravity. How can anyone understand the value of the good news unless we first understand the bad news about each one of us?

Years ago when I became the new pastor at Holly Brook Baptist church in Texas my first sermon was entitled , ‘What Sin Looks Like’. They used the sign out in front of the church to [put my name and the sermon title. The sign read, ‘Dr. Guy McGraw, What Sin Looks Like’. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:9-20

Who Am I?

Contributed by Tim Smith on Nov 3, 2013

To understand relationships, you first have to understand yourself. So today we’re going to answer the questions, who are we and what does it mean to be made in God’s image?

Who am I? Genesis 1:26-28 Do you know what is one of the most amazing statements made in Scripture? We’re made in the image of God. That’s a pretty incredible thing to say and it’s key for our relationships. To understand relationships, you first have to understand yourself. So ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-28

Denomination: Methodist

What Do I Look Like?

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Aug 30, 2015

The text describes to us, not to forget what manner of person we see in the mirror.

James 1:17-27 What do I look like? One of the cool things about going to an amusement park or carnival is a visit to the "house of mirrors" or "hall of mirrors." When visitors look at themselves in these mirrors, their images are distorted! Perhaps they're very tall ...read more

Scripture: James 1:17-27

Denomination: Methodist

The Preeminence Of Christ (Col. 1:15–19) Series

Contributed by Greg Brown on Jan 19, 2015

Exposition of Col. 1:15–19

The Preeminence of Christ “He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. For by him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things were created by him and for him. He is ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Hope Of Repentance Advent A #2 Series

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Nov 8, 2016

This is a message about Repentance. John's Message of Repentance is a Message of Hope. It's a message of Hope because it reminds us that: 1. God is For Us 2. God wants to Work in Us 3. God wants to Work through Us

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12; Isaiah 11:1-10 and Psalm 72:1-7 Title: The Hope of Repentance John's Message of Repentance is a Message of Hope. It's a message of Hope because it reminds us that: 1. God is For Us 2. God wants to Work in Us 3. God wants to Work through Us Also - Advent #2 - ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Nazarene

The Majesty And Glory Of Your Name Part Iii: The Crown Of Creation Series

Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Apr 8, 2014

What does it mean "the crown of creation"? In short, God created mankind above all animals.

We now come to the third and final installment in this series in Psalm 8. We have studied verses 1 and 2, and this week we will finish the chapter. So far, we have learned: LORD is the Hebrew YHWH, pronounced Yahweh by the Jews with vowels inserted and today the transliteration would be Jehovah. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:3-9

Denomination: Bible Church

How To Avoid Hypocrisy In Your Life

Contributed by Jim Butcher on May 29, 2013

A look at four keys to avoid hypocrisy in our lives.

WHAT IS SO BAD ABOUT HYPOCRISY? For the Christian, it’s the false security; for the non-Christian, it’s the disillusionment that happens when you look closely at Christians’ lives. - Luke 12:1 – “hypocrisy.” a. For the Christian, it’s the false ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Abominable Sin Of Idolatry

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Apr 13, 2011

God’s contempt of idolatry among other sins is on top of His list. His hatred against the worship and service of false gods and idols is no secret. In the first two of Ten Commandments, we are given a direct command from God not to put anything before Him

Intro: God’s contempt of idolatry among other sins is on top of His list. His hatred against the worship and service of false gods and idols is no secret. In the first two of Ten Commandments, we are given a direct command from God not to put anything before Him. I. WHAT IDOLATRY DOES TO GOD ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:4-6

Denomination: *other

Why Church #8 Who Do You Look Like? Series

Contributed by Robert Malcolm on Jan 8, 2025

No literal portrait of Jesus exists either. But the likeness of the Son who makes us free can be seen in the lives of His true followers.

Communion: The Deep surrounding love of God ~ Intro: On a wall near the main entrance to the Alamo in San Antonio, Texas, is a portrait with the following inscription: "James Butler Bonham--no picture of him exists. This portrait is of his nephew, Major James Bonham, deceased, who greatly ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Living Out Our Faith

Contributed by Risa Owens on Nov 17, 2022

Living out our faith is a morsel God gave me in the midnight hours to share.

When we least expect it, we are living out our faith. many times, we make faith harder than it really is. Faith is as we all know the substance of things hope for but not yet seen, Hebrews 11:1. For many that can be the hardest thing yet for others it seems to be just a passing tiny storm in their ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1

The Origin And Intent Of Gender Theory

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jun 20, 2023

In the late 1980s the word 'Gender' was intentionally turned into a sociological concept.

The word 'gender' comes from the Latin word 'genus' which means 'kind' or 'type.' In the few hundred years before the 1950s, the term 'gender' was used only in the field of grammar. In 1955, John William Money, a New Zealand psychologist, sexologist, and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-27, Exodus 20:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational