Sermons on Idol Worship In Israel:

Fragrant Worship

Contributed by Michael K. Farrar, O. D. on Oct 17, 2016

Mary of Bethany gives us an example of intimate, dedicated, loving worship of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She demonstrates that our worship should always be centered on Christ and reflect our personal commitment to honor Jesus in how we live.

FRAGRANT WORSHIP By Michael K. Farrar, O.D. © God’s Breath Publications John chapter 12 is a transition in the life and ministry of Jesus. The first eleven chapters of John’s Gospel cover three years of the life and ministry of Jesus. In John chapter 12 the Apostle now covers less than ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Searching

Contributed by Damien Saylor on Aug 23, 2020

What are we searching for in this age of seclusion? Is it God/Jesus, or is it something else to fill our time?

Sermon- Searching outline - I noticed an article the other day that was asking if binge watching tv shows taking the place of Christ now. - I hadn’t really thought of it. Q- How much time do we spend with the Lord each day? Q- Is it less now, now that many are at home, or is it less? - ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 25:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Who's On First Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Aug 25, 2009

You know it doesn’t matter too much who is in what position in our lives until we settle the matter of who is on first. In other words, we need to know who is in first place in our lives. This is a issue that must be settled!

Series: The Decalogue WHO’S ON FIRST Exodus 20:1-3 Intro: Some of you might remember the old Abbott and Costello skit, “Who’s on First”. Just a short while back I heard that skit again and it got the wheels of thinking going. You know it doesn’t matter too much who is in what position in our ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Faith, The Opposite Of Idolatry Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 20, 2013

Herod Antipas is a good example of one who is faithless, who worshiped an idol tied up with himself; true faith is a "break with all idols to turn to a living God in a personal encounter."

Thursday of 25th Week in Course Lumen Fidei Luke 9: 7 - 9 7 Now Herod the tetrarch heard of all that was done, and he was perplexed, because it was said by some that John had been raised from the dead, 8 by some that Eli'jah had appeared, and by others that one of the old prophets had risen. 9 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:7-9

Denomination: Catholic

The Place Of Priority Series

Contributed by Greg Hanson on Apr 13, 2007

There are a lot of things that can be idols for us, but only God satisfies. What does it take to put God first, in that place of priority in our lives?

For those of you who have been following Canadian Idol, you’re not going to want to miss tomorrow night. Over the past three weeks we’ve seen the judges narrow the field of contestants from 13,000 all the way down to 143. And by the end of tomorrow’s show, we’ll be left with a mere 30 hopefuls to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-14

Denomination: Wesleyan

Sermon: Veterans Day Message - A Call To Remember

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Nov 6, 2025

A celebration of freedon in a strange land. The Babylonians remembered Israel’s rich history and in celebration of their great victory over Israel, they mocked the people of God with a cruel request.

Sermon: A Call To Remember Scripture Lesson: Psalm 137:1-6 “By the rivers of Babylon, there we sat down, yea, we wept, when we remembered Zion. We hanged our harps upon the willows in the midst thereof. For there they that carried us away captive required of us a song; and they that wasted us ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 26:3, Nehemiah 8:10, Ephesians 6:10-18, Psalm 137:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

True Worship

Contributed by Chris Layton on Jun 18, 2001

Just as Jesus told the woman that there was some things that were not quite right with her mode of worship, the same goes for us today.

Title: True Worship Text: John 4:22-26 ETS: Jesus taught the woman at the well what TRUE worship was. ESS: Jesus teaches us what TRUE worship was. OSS: I want my people to truly worship God Probing Question: What do we need to do differently? U.W. Things Transitional Sentence: Just as Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 4:22-26

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Worship

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 3, 2003

There are three obvious acts of worship associated with Jesus coming to earth. These teach us how to worship the Lord today.

A. INTRODUCTION There are three obvious acts of worship associated with Jesus coming to earth. These teach us how to worship the Lord today. 1. What is worship? Giving the worthy ship to the Lord that He deserves. 2. What does the Lord deserve? a. Praise. “The shepherd . . . praising God” (Luke ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-49

Denomination: Baptist

Cheap Worship Series

Contributed by Mark Lennon on Feb 12, 2003

Sermon #2. In the latter half of chapter 1 we see that the priest were no longer honoring God they were offering blemished sacrifices. Cheap sacrifices.

Sermon Series on Malachi #2 Cheap Worship In the latter half of chapter 1 we see that the priest were no longer honoring God they were offering blemished sacrifices Cheap sacrifices.The questions we should ask ourselves Do I honor God? Not just with lipservice but does my actions honor ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Fragrance Of Worship

Contributed by Mark Jones on Feb 24, 2003

The Fragrance of Worship; A Sinful Woman Anoints Jesus

I. Introduction Some preliminary thoughts: “Prayer focuses on the problem” “Praise focuses on the provision” “Worship focuses on the PROVIDER” “Worship is the correct response to the presence of God.” Essence of The Lesson: Worship is a flow and a dialogue between you and your Savior, it is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Methodist

The Notes Of Worship

Contributed by Mel Shepherd on Feb 28, 2003

Two words, “Amen, and Hallelujah” have four notes of harmony, which bought victory to these Christians faith

Title: “The Notes of Worship” Text: Revelation 19:1-6 Introduction: Folks, if any of us get a chance to see Manheim Steamroller perform in a Christmas Concert this next year, one of us ought to go and see their concert and then report back to the rest of us to tell us what it was like. Listen to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Focus Of Worship Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 13, 2003

This is the 17th sermon in the series "Church On The Rocks". This sermon looks at the focus of worship.

Sunday Morning March 16, 2003 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: ¡§Church On The Rocks¡¨ [#17] FOCUS OF WORSHIP 1 Corinthians 14:1-15:11 Introduction: 1. Have you ever played baseball, softball, tennis, racquetball, ping pong, golf, or any other sport that requires hitting an object? ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Worship: What? Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 5, 2003

Worship will not satisfy unless it has both the elements of "spirit" and "truth". To worship without knowing the Bible is to fall for "feel-good" religion. And to worship without connecting with Christ is to go through the motions.

I am one of those who does not consider a meal complete unless it includes dessert. No matter how sumptuous the meal may be, until I have had my bowl of ice cream or my slice of pie, it just isn’t complete. And my wife is saying, under her breath, what you mean is a bowl of ice cream AND a slice ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 146:1-10, John 4:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

Worship: Why? Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 8, 2003

We worship because that is the way we can express our deepest fears and instabilities; we can be freed from ourselves; and we can gain motivation for the use of our lives.

Few things are shared in by more human beings than worship. Worship is something nearly everybody does, in one way or another. Now I didn’t say that everybody goes to church. Obviously not. Not even half of the American population attends any kind of worship on a regular basis. The Gallup Poll ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-12, 1 Peter 2:4-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Way To Worship

Contributed by Evie Megginson on Aug 14, 2003

IN THIS SERMON ON WORSHIP,WE SEE THE IMPORTANCE OF WORSHIP, THE INGREDIENTS OF WORSHIP, AND THE IMPLICATIONS OF WORSHIP.

THE WAY TO WORSHIP JOHN 4:19-26 I know something about everyone of you and then there are some things that I don’t know about you. But there is one thing I know for certain, and that is that there is a vacuum in your heart that won’t be satisfied unless God is worshiped in your life. The things of ...read more

Scripture: John 4:19-26

Denomination: Baptist