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  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    The Hidden Option- Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 14, 2018
     | 5,601 views

    Next time things seem impossible, choose to paint the problem in the colors of grace and justice instead of black and white despair.

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • As we live life, we are constantly facing situations that require us to think, make decisions, and then act upon those decisions. • Making that process more difficult for us is the fact that we live in a world that is highly polarized. • We are Democrat or Republican, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Hidden Option- Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 21, 2018
     | 6,113 views

    We need to look to God to find our hidden options.

    INTRODUCTION • VIDEO CLIP FROM DEFIANCE • SLIDE #1 • Sometimes we can find ourselves in a situation that seems impossible, a situation of which it is hard to see a good way out. • When we face the opportunity to make decisions in life, have you ever been paralyzed so much by the situation you did ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Grace And The Hidden Chains Of Legalism

    Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Jun 24, 2025
     | 110 views

    This sermon discusses the danger of slipping to legalism after being saved by grace.

    Scripture: Galatians 5:1 (NIV) "It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery." Grace is a glorious gift. It is the unmerited favor of God lavished upon sinners who cannot earn their way to heaven. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Overcoming Hidden Family Challenges SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023
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     | 713 views

    Household enemies are more dangerous because you are usually less cautious with them. You usually have no problem dealing with known enemies. But you lower your guards at home because you believe you are in the midst of people who love and care for you.

    Today, we will delve into the topic of household enemies and how to break their power over our lives. Household enemies can be more dangerous than known enemies because we often let our guard down around those we trust. These enemies can be found within our own families, such as a wicked spouse, a ...read more

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  • Bill Sullivan avatar

    I Put Away My Idols

    Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Dec 13, 2009
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     | 4,386 views

    Idolatry is not a common subject, but it is a common problem for humanity, even for Christians.

    I Put Away My Idols TCF Sermon November 15, 2009 How many of you watched the PBS series last month on the National Parks? Besides the fabulous visual images of some of America�s most beautiful scenery, the documentary gave a very interesting perspective on the history of our national ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    You Have To Change Your Mind Before He Changes Your Position

    Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Jan 7, 2014
     | 6,573 views

    Samuel is in distress because the cry of the people and needs to strike while the iron is hot. It is revealed that he had one thing in mind to do for Israel and that was to attempt to separate them from their Idols, that their reformation could begin.

    You Have to Change Your Mind before He Changes Your Position 1 Samuel 7:1 And the men of Kirjathjearim came, and fetched up the ark of the LORD, and brought it into the house of Abinadab in the hill, and sanctified Eleazar his son ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Breaking Loose From Family Idols

    Contributed by Norris Harris I on Jan 24, 2003
    based on 29 ratings
     | 10,188 views

    On tonight, we shall look at Some Reasons for Breaking Loose From Family Superstitions. Our Target Text offers FOUR REVOLUTIONARY REASONS FOR Breaking Loose From Family Superstitions.

    On this morning, we focused on the truth that the Roots of Idolatry are Deeply Implanted In Our Nature. We receive this tendency from Our Father’s Side of the Family, Adam, the Old Man with his deeds. So much so, that we discovered that Each Family Worships an Idol god. And then we looked at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Is Your Idol Made Of?

    Contributed by Candace Adams on Oct 15, 2002
    based on 21 ratings
     | 6,174 views

    Waiting can be difficult in the best of times - but God calls us to wait!

    What Is Your Idol Made Of? Exodus 32:1-14 Mark Rader reported the following story: “a speedboat driver had recently survived a racing accident. According to the driver, he had been at near top speeds when his boat veered slightly and hit a wave at a dangerous angle. The combined force of his ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Spiritual Insights From "American Idol"

    Contributed by John Mayes on Mar 11, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,608 views

    What does "American Idol" have in common with the day of Judgment and Matthew 7:21? Both are "reality based"!

    Spiritual Insights from "American Idol" The show, "American Idol" is in it’s fifth season on FOX and is watched by millions of people worldwide. Every year thousands of hopeful contestants between the ages of 16 and 29 audition for the chance to become the next "American Idol". Immediate fame ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    American Idols: Baal And Molech Today Series

    Contributed by Jamie Greening on Apr 27, 2004
    based on 68 ratings
     | 19,086 views

    This sermon covers the background and current application of Baal and Molech worship.

    BC-Jeremiah 32:30-35 FC-Jeremiah 32:35 Motif-“Baal and Molech have long arms” Title-“American Idols: Baal and Molech in our Culture” Enhancer: Today’s we talk about two bad guys from the Old Testament; Baal and Molech. These guys were like old luggage—they never went away and were always a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Fearing Yet Worships Idols

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 18, 2013
     | 5,404 views

    I. EXORDIUM: Are we sometimes create our idols of our own and yet profess to fear GOD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove that you need to choose your GOD everyday, or be a victim of unseen idols that will pull us do

    I. EXORDIUM: Are we sometimes create our idols of our own and yet profess to fear GOD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove that you need to choose your GOD everyday, or be a victim of unseen idols that will pull us down. IV. TEXT: 2 Kings 17:41 (New King James Version) ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Idol That Leads You To Unhappiness: Idolatry Series

    Contributed by R. Escoanyelin Ortiz on Nov 8, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,662 views

    to communicate the burden that idols can not make you happy

    "For my people have committed two evils: they have forsaken me THE FOUNTAIN OF LIVING WATERS, and they have hewn cisterns, broken cisterns which can not hold water" (Jeremiah 2:13). God was horrified at Israel's sin of idolatry. Idolatry is an abomination to God. What is idolatry? It is to give to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What Are Those Idols Made Of?

    Contributed by David Wilson on Mar 16, 2011
     | 7,151 views

    Ezekiel prophesies to the mountains and uses some strong language to describe the false gods and idolatry of God

    In Ezekiel chapter 6, Ezekiel’s dramatic visual aids are lessened. Except for his facing the mountains of Israel in a symbolic fashion, this text is pretty much proclamation of God’s message without much dramatization. The message, however, remains strong and powerful. This was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Fran Van Hoven avatar

    2nd Commandment- Idol Worship

    Contributed by Fran Van Hoven on Dec 5, 2019
     | 4,030 views

    Idol Worship Was Rampant Among The Nations Surrounding Israel. Most Of Those Nations Had Carved Images To Which They Bowed, Sacrificed, And Performed Various Acts Of Worship.The Israelites Were Strictly Warned To Keep Themselves Separate From The Pagan Nations .

    Exodus 20:4–5 NKJV “You shall not make for yourself a carved image—any likeness of anything that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth; you shall not bow down to them nor serve them. For I, the LORD your God, am a jealous God, visiting the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    No Idols ... Just Give Me Jesus

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Dec 3, 2020
     | 3,812 views

    Recently our church was accused of idolatry because we have a cross in our sanctuary and one in front of the church. Are our crosses idols? Can they be idols? Hmmm.....

    No Idols ... Just Give Me Jesus Please stand with me as we go over our current memory Scripture: Psalm 1:1-2 “Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked or stand in the way of sinners or sit in the seat of mockers. But his delight is in the Law of the LORD, and on His Law ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene