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  • Idolatry: The Trojan Horse Of Demons thumbnail

    Idolatry: The Trojan Horse Of Demons PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
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    Warn against the danger of idolatry, emphasizing that it's not just about worshipping physical idols, but anything that takes the rightful place of God in our hearts, and to encourage believers to examine their lives for any such idols.

    Good morning, brothers and sisters. Today, we're going to take a deep dive into a passage that might just rattle our comfort zones a bit. It's about the danger of idolatry, the temptation that sneaks in when we least expect it, and the spiritual warfare that's constantly happening around us. I ...read more

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  • Are You A Modern Day Idolater? thumbnail

    Are You A Modern Day Idolater? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
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    Explore the concept of idolatry, not just as the worship of physical idols, but as anything that takes the place of God in our lives, and to guide us in identifying, eliminating, and finding freedom from such forms of idolatry.

    Good morning, beloved family in Christ. Today, we're going to tackle a topic that is as old as humanity itself and yet, it is as current as the news on your phone. We'll be talking about idolatry. Now, you might be thinking, "Idolatry? Isn't that about bowing down to golden calves and such? I don't ...read more

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    Modern Day Micah's

    Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Mar 24, 2024
     | 1,355 views

    The foolishness of idolatry.

    For those of you who know the Bible, the first person that would come to mind is Micah the prophet, a prophet who prophesized judgement to the southern and northern kingdoms: Israel and Judea. He also prophesized judgement to specific groups of people: evil-doers, rulers, and false prophets. Well, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    When A Nation Divorces God

    Contributed by Johnny Carver on Nov 8, 2008
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     | 4,774 views

    Using the time when God’s people rejected Samuel as their leader and demanded a king to lead them as an example of how our nation is ever turning away from Godly principles.

    Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:1-22 Title: “When A Nation Divorces God” Introduction: Here in 1 Sam. 8 we see a great change taking place. Because of the aging of Samuel and the failure of Samuel’s sons in their positions of leadership the leaders of the people request a king, not a judge, to rule over ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Golden Calf PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 21, 2023
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     | 1,111 views

    Explores our human tendency to create false idols, the importance of obeying God's call, and the hope found in sincere repentance.

    Good morning, beloved congregation. I stand before you today with a heart filled with anticipation, eager to share with you the profound truths buried within the sacred pages of our Holy Bible. As we gather in the house of our Lord today, let us remember the words of the great Charles Spurgeon, who ...read more

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    Egypt And The Golden Calf Series

    Contributed by Leo Launio on Oct 16, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 10,621 views

    Idolatry is not simply worshipping an idol. Idolatry is not giving God first place in our hearts.

    December 8, 2002 A. Review 1) Saturday evening—we studied “The Valley of Baca” a) From this study, we’ve learned that in our Christian journey towards the Promised Land we will experience some difficulty. This is the Valley of Baca. Also known as the Valley of Tears. 2) Saturday morning—we ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    The Unknown God - [mythology - Idolatry - Witnessing] Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Sep 13, 2005
    based on 228 ratings
     | 19,326 views

    In Athens, Paul saw their mythology, inc. the statue to any "unknown" god they may have missed. He said, "let me tell you about Him!" Link included to formatted text, PowerPoint template, and handout.

    The Unknown God Acts 17:15-34 ----- PowerPoint for this message, and a formatted text version are available at: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/UnknownGod.html Or, see the 80+ message Acts Series homepage at: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Expository-Acts.html ----- The city of Athens in Bible ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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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
     | 5,648 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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    Things Above Vs. Everyday Idolatry

    Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Jun 12, 2025
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    Once we used to live in worldliness, but our lives in Jesus are now different. This means we are dead to the old lifestyle and are now alive in Christ.

    Reviewing Col. 2:9-23, we realize that in Christ: Dwells all the fullness of the Godhead (verse 9), being the head of all principalities and power (10) We are complete (verse 10) We were circumcised spiritually – without hands, cutting off the works of the flesh – sin (verse 11) We died and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Bill Sullivan avatar

    I Put Away My Idols

    Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Dec 13, 2009
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     | 4,383 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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    Playing The Whore

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 2, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 9,774 views

    Idolatry within the Evangelical Faith.

    You trusted in your beauty and played the whore because of your renown and lavished your whorings on any passer-by; your beauty became his. You took some of your garments and made for yourself colourful shrines, and on them played the whore. The like has never been, nor ever shall be. You also ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Two Timing On God

    Contributed by David Ward Miller on Jan 15, 2015
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     | 10,930 views

    Idolatry is Two-Timing on God

    "Wild Worldly Christians" Series January 8 & 11, 2015 Two Timing on God 1 Corinthians 10:14-22 David Ward Miller Rocky Hill Community Church Exeter, California [Introduction:] When the late Charles Kuralt (of CBS’s popular “On the Road” ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    American Idols Series

    Contributed by John Oscar on Jun 1, 2017
     | 5,575 views

    Teaching on Idolatry in Modern America

    American Idols 10 Commandment Series CCCAG May 28th, 2017 Scripture-Exodus 20:4-6 The Miracle on 54th Street As you know Tammie and I came from Kenosha Wisconsin, and lived through an interesting time in our city in 1991. There was a revival group that had started among the local Catholic’s that ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Andre King avatar

    God And A Statue

    Contributed by Andre King on Sep 15, 2015
     | 5,551 views

    The Statue of Baal in Detroit is nothing new. God has dealt with idolatry before.

    THIS SUMMER (2015), THE SATANIC TEMPLE OF DETROIT, MADE THE NEWS. THEY HAVE ERECTED A STATUE REPRESENTING BAPHOMET, THE SABBATIC GOAT, THE JUDAS GOAT. THE IMAGE ORIGINALLY DRAWN BY ELIPHAS LEVI IN 1856 CONTAINS BINARY ELEMENTS REPRESENTING WHAT HE THOUGHT WERE THE SUM TOTAL OF THE UNIVERSE. MALE ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    “what Subject Is Important Enough To Be In 45 Of Jeremiah’s 52 Chapters?”

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 16, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,226 views

    This sermon looks at the biggest subject in Jeremiah: idolatry.

    Talking About It Again And Again And Again: The biggest subject in Jeremiah is that God’s people had wandered off after idols. - Jeremiah 2:5, 11, 13. - v. 5, 11 – Following worthless idols. - Back in Israel’s day the idols were usually literal idols. Figures of wood or clay ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist