Sermons on Hidden Idols:

God’s Jealously Provides More Grace ! Series

Contributed by John Wright on Feb 1, 2010

James teaches that God is tremendoulsy jealous over all his children and does everything possible within the confines of His righteousness to make His grace available for those that will obey Him.

INTRODUCTION #19 1. Open your bible to James 4:4-6. 2. We’ve already discussed v. 4, but it is important to read it again. It will serve as an introduction to vs. 5&6. 3. Verse 4 warns Christians against becoming friends to the world to the extent that we become guilty of committing ...read more

Scripture: James 4:5-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You've Got Mail: Pergamum Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Nov 13, 2009

The third in a series of seven. This is an expository, alliterated sermon with practical application based on the letter to Pergamum in Revelation. PowerPoint is avialable if you e-mail me.

You’ve Got Mail: Pergamum Scott Bayles, preacher First Christian Church, Rosiclare, IL For those of you just joining us, we’ve spent the past couple of weeks camped in the Book of Revelation. Rather than trudging through the more puzzling prophetic passages, though, we’ve been pouring over the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Christian Church

Jesus Is Coming - I Promise (So Did He)

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Feb 23, 2008

The rapture of the church is the topic of many theological discussions. I believe it is a reality and I’ll tell you why.

February 24, 2008 Morning Worship Text: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12 Subject: The Return of Christ Title: Jesus is Coming – I Promise (So Did He) I would like to share with you today about a topic of much confusion in the church world – the second coming of Christ. Pre-millennialism, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Battle With Giant Despair Series

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Feb 19, 2016

All men and women who are Christians will fight with depression at times in their walk with God. We can look at Elijah's struggles and find helpful ways to contend with it.

ELIJAH—A MAN OF LIKE PASSIONS 12 Giants Under Junipers TEXT: 1 Kings 19:4 1 Kings 19:4 KJV But he himself went a day's journey into the wilderness, and came and sat down under a juniper tree: and he requested for himself that he might die; and said, It is enough; now, O LORD, take away my ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Truth Or Consequences Series

Contributed by Jack Perkins, D.min., Ladc, Csac, Cclc on Feb 3, 2021

Acknowledgement of sin is perhaps one of the most difficult things for Christians. Yet, it is paramount for experiencing the abundant life. Honest confession opens the door for having a close relationship with Jesus and other believers.

Travel about 150 miles south of Albuquerque and you will enter Truth or Consequences. For the tenth anniversary of the popular show Truth or Consequences, in 1950, Ralph Edwards, offered any town in America the opportunity to be the site of the show’s April Fool’s Day birthday broadcast bash. On ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Magnify The Lord With Me

Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 3, 2021

To “magnify the Lord” means to MAKE GOD GREAT, to recognize Him as worth the HIGHEST VALUE, SPEAK UP about Him, and to make Him the most IMPORTANT thing in your life. Come magnify the Lord with me!

MAGNIFY THE LORD WITH ME Psalm 34:3 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: SOMETIMES HONESTY ISN’T THE BEST POLICY 1. A patient showed up at a medical office and asked the receptionist, “You’re Mary, aren’t you?” She smiled, “No, I’m sorry, I’m not.” 2. “Are you sure? You look just like someone I know named ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:3, Psalm 34:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God, Our Great Burden Carrier

Contributed by Charles Wall, Jr. on Feb 25, 2021

God is our great burden carrier! Let me share with you 5 ways God does this – 5 ways He is our great burden carrier.

One of the great contrasts between Christianity & other religions is that in Christianity God is the great burden carrier for His followers - where in other religions it is the followers who seem to carry the burden of their gods. The prophet Isaiah brings this out in the 46th chapter of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 46:1-2, Psalm 68:19, Isaiah 46:3-4, 1 Peter 5:7

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Part 6- Pergamum The Church Compromised In Commitment Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on May 8, 2020

What does Jesus think about churches that compromise?

Pergamum: The Church Compromised in Commitment watch this sermon on our youtube channel https://youtu.be/lx8-gEoPE-A Pastor Brad Reaves Grace Community Church www.gracecommunity.com Revelation 2:12-18 If you have your Bibles, find Chapter 2 of Revelation and put your finger there, and I want to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-18, Exodus 20:1-4, Matthew 5:17-18, 1 Peter 4:4, 2 Corinthians 11:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Brethren

Encouragement - 4 Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Oct 4, 2025

Looking at various views of biblical encouragement

Encouragement Judges 6, Hebrews 3 October 5, 2025 There’s a story about a farmer who planted bamboo seeds. After planting them, he watered them faithfully every day. Days and weeks went by and nothing grew. Month after month — nothing. His friends mocked him, telling him he was wasting his ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:12-13, Ephesians 5:17-18, Judges 6:11-15

Denomination: Baptist

Initiating The Turn-2(2023)

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 18, 2023

2 of 12. Luke informed his audience of the initial steps that God took to turn His people toward Himself. God began the process of turning of His people toward Himself. But what principles does God use to begin turning people toward Himself? In Initiating the Turn, God uses...

‘INITIATING The TURN’-II—Luke 1:8-9(:5-25) Attention: Deciduous tree leaves are known & expected to ‘turn’ colors & fall to the ground in the fall of the year. Losing leaves is what deciduous trees do in order to prepare for & to survive the below freezing temperatures of winter. There ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:8-9, Luke 1:5-25

Denomination: Baptist

We Are Not Ignorant Of Satan’s Devices Or Schemes – Part 9 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Dec 8, 2023

Three schemes are examined to see Satan’s division and hurt in the human race. The wide net of PLEASURE is first; followed by the corruption of CHRISTMAS and EASTER; followed by what FEMINISM is doing to our world. These might be hot issues but Satan has created the trouble to damn people

WE ARE NOT IGNORANT OF SATAN’S DEVICES OR SCHEMES – PART 9 We continue researching the various schemes Satan uses to ensnare, deceive and ruin humanity. The bible says we are not ignorant of Satan’s schemes (devices). We need to recognise them in order to combat them. I have attempted to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-2, Ecclesiastes 2:1, Ecclesiastes 12:13-14, Joshua 24:15, James 4:1, James 4:3, 2 Peter 2:13, Luke 8:14, Matthew 2:3-6, Genesis 1:27, 1 Timothy 2:12-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Cow Tippin Sexual Immorality Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 26, 2017

The Golden cow of sexual immorality is a big fat cow getting bigger by the day as it enslaves people into it’s dark world of shame and bondage. It’s a sin that the apostle Paul says we need to run from!

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. Sermon 1: We have looked at the golden cow of the love of money, materialism and prosperity at any cost. Sermon 2: We have looked at the golden ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:1-35, 1 Corinthians 6:18-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Idolatry Defined

Contributed by Donald Hart on Mar 26, 2007

We are plagued by our own forms of idolatry today - things which can draw us away from God

Sermon by Donald R. Hart – Antioch Christian Church, Pittsburg, Missouri – March 25, 2007 (All Scripture quoted is from the NIV unless otherwise noted) IDOLATRY DEFINED Text: Jeremiah 10:11-16 INTRODUCTION Since the beginning of time the devil has been trying to get man’s allegiance diverted ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 10:11-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Ten Commandments Part 5 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jun 10, 2018

Part 5 of this series concludes the two-part message on the second commandment.

The Ten Commandments Part 5 Scriptures: Exodus 20:4-6; Romans 1:21-25; 2 Timothy 3:1-5 This is part five of my series on the Ten Commandment. This morning we will continue our examination of the second commandment as found in Exodus 20:4-6. It says, “You shall not make for yourself an idol, or ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:4-6, Romans 1:21-25, 2 Timothy 3:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Imagination Commanded Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 6, 2021

True worship comes from within, and is dependent upon a sanctified imagination. The Second Commandment is a call to forsake the dependence upon the sensual and climb to the higher level of spiritual worship.

Back in the 60's eight wrestlers took their own lives because world champion 37 year old Gohlam-Rexa committed suicide. Three of them left notes saying they could not stand the death of their idol. Almost every time a well-known person takes their own life some of their worshipers do ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:4-5