Sermons on Idols In The Temple:

One True God Series

Contributed by Rita Sims on Sep 10, 2014

This sermon explores the commandments, "You shall have no other gods before me," and "You shall not make for yourself an idol."

The Ten Commandments or the Decalogue have been important in the Jewish and Christian faiths. Moslems also have a version of them. They have been the subject of some controversy in the courts as to whether they should be displayed at government buildings; however, they do form the basis of our ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-6

Denomination: United Methodist

The Ark Of The Covenant (Exodus 25)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 2, 2024

Were the cherubs in the tabernacle idols or not? What was the ark of the covenant for? Let's look at Exodus 25.

Did building an ark to contain the covenant have anything to do with love for God and neighbor? Do details matter in how we worship God today? When is religious art idolatry or not? Let’s look at Exodus 25. Did Moses take up an offering? Was it a mandatory or freewill offering? The Lord spoke to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Blood On The Door

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 29, 2024

If you want to be truly free, put away your worthless idols, rely on the blood of the Lamb, and leave your bondage.

Tony Campolo tells the story of a town where all the residents are ducks. Every Sunday the ducks waddle out of their houses and waddle down Main Street to their church. They waddle into the sanctuary and squat in their proper pews. The duck choir waddles in and takes its place, and then the duck ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 11:1-10, Exodus 12:1-13, Exodus 12:29-42, 1 Corinthians 5:7, 1 Peter 1:19, John 1:29  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Golden Calf PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 20, 2023

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

Scripture: Exodus 32:1-14

Topics: Idolatry

Maintaining A Pure Conscience (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Nov 13, 2023

Maintaining a pure conscience is essential for intimacy with God, confidence in prayer, and effectiveness in ministry. In this (Part 1) message, conscience is explained as a universal faculty of the heart. Then various conditions of conscience are discussed.

Intro We recently introduced the subject of self-awareness. First, we talked about the dangers in the Self-Esteem movement. Then, in a second message, we discussed three keys to managing self-awareness according to Scripture.i Today, I want to go a little deeper into the subject by talking about ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:16, Romans 1:18-32, 1 Peter 3:14-21, Titus 1:15, Hebrews 10:22, 1 Timothy 5:1-2, Romans 9:1, 1 Corinthians 8:1-13, 2 Corinthians 1:12, Acts 23:1, John 8:1-9, 2 Timothy 3:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Israel’s Cleansing Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Oct 10, 2022

This exposition of Zechariah 13:1-6 explores the spiritual transformation of Israel prior to the Millennium. The fountain for cleansing from sin will be opened for all of Israel on that day. Today that fountain is opened to all who will receive Christ.

Intro In our previous message, the national repentance of Israel is described in Zechariah 12:10-14. That work of grace involved three steps: 1st God initiated this salvation process by pouring out on Israel “a spirit of grace and supplication”i on the people. 2nd Christ is revealed to the nation ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 13:1-9, Jeremiah 31:33-34, John 19:32-34, Zechariah 12:10-14, Revelation 1:5, Isaiah 64:6, Ezekiel 36:24-25, Ezra 9:1-2, Revelation 9:20-21, 1 Corinthians 10:19-20, Deuteronomy 13:6-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Knowledge, Love And Example

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Jun 16, 2025

So the church was split. In our society, eating meat sacrificed to idols is no longer an issue. But at least three principles Paul teaches in this passage are as relevant as ever.

Alba 6-15-2025 KNOWLEDGE, LOVE AND EXAMPLE I Corinthians 8:1-13 Rob Kenney’s YouTube channel, “Dad, how do I?” went viral five years ago (2020). Kenney released his first video shortly after the coronavirus pandemic reared its ugly head. He wanted to provide practical advice and emotional ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The God Of Food Series

Contributed by David Owens on Oct 29, 2018

In this sermon, we discuss the way that food can become an idol for us as we allow food to do for us what only God should do.

A. A certain Texas rancher had a pair of boots made, and they turned out to be too tight. 1. The bootmaker insisted on stretching them, but the rancher wouldn’t let him. 2. The rancher explained to the bootmaker his reason for wanting the boots to be too tight: “There is little in my life that is ...read more

Scripture: John 6:26-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Restoration - Hezekiah Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jul 10, 2012

Sermon #7 in the Untold Stories of the Old Testament deals with good King Hezekiah who restored temple worship after his evil father, Ahaz had shut down temple worship entirely. Text: 2 Chronicles 29

Series: Untold Stories of the Old Testament #7 Date: CHCC: July 8, 2012 Title: Restoration - Hezekiah Text: 2 Chronicles 29 INTRODUCTION: The Sermon today is about RESTORATION. You may or may not know that our church is part of what is known as the “Restoration Movement.” That ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 29:1-36

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Veil That Hides The Glory

Contributed by James May on Apr 12, 2001

There was a veil torn in the Temple at the Crucifixion but there is still a veil that we must contend with in the life of every man.

The Veil that Hides the Glory! By Pastor Jim May Exodus 26:31, "And thou shalt make a veil of blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine twined linen of cunning work: with cherubims shall it be made:" Exodus 26:33b, "...and the veil shall divide unto you between the holy place and the most ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 26:31-33

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Master Cleaner Series

Contributed by Kevin Queen on Nov 2, 2000

A journey through the problem of sin in the temple of the heart, and the solution Christ offers.

Our Theme for this weekend is Heart Improvement… Scripture tells us that Christ dwells in our hearts by faith. Eph 3:17 In the Old Testament the temple was the dwelling place of God. Well since Christ came as a sacrifice for sin, he has made it possible for God to live in our hearts. That is why ...read more

Scripture: John 2:12-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I've Got To Go

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 26, 2001

This is a Palm Sunday sermon dealing with Jesus going to Jerusalem to cleanse the temple.

“I’ve Have Got To Go” 4/8/2001 Psalm 118:15-29 Mark 10:32-34 Mark 11:12-19 How many of you remember that great theological parable sung by Glady’s Knights and the Pips. It is the story of a man who left Ga to pursue his dream of becoming a movie star in Los Angelos. While there he falls in love ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:12-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Pharisee & The Tax-Collector (Luke 18:9-14 )

Contributed by David Smith on Nov 12, 2007

A Pharisee and a tax-collector bump into eachother at the temple. This looks like a sitcom! ...

“Jesus told them another joke”, we are told, “and He told this one to some who trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and looked down on others.’ Now, I suspect that your translation probably says ‘parable’ rather than ‘joke’, but I think ‘joke’ is actually a very good translation. We ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:9-14

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

It's Still The Blood

Contributed by John Raulerson on Oct 17, 2005

From the garden, to the temple to Calvary, it is still the blood of Jesus that atones for sin.

IT’S STILL THE BLOOD Heb 9:12-28 As a child my parents took me to a great panorama of the Civil War. I was fascinated as the wonderful continual painting that depicted scene after scene of the War Between the States. This morning I want you to come with me and let us visit a panorama of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:12-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Up To Jerusalem

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Mar 14, 2009

Why was Jesus so angry in the Temple? Is that anger valid in our situations?

John 2: 13 – 22 / Up To Jerusalem Intro: Young man sat in church – lit up cigarette and smoked it – lady - “HOW DARE YOU! WE JUST DON’T DO THAT HERE! I. It does seem out of place to smoke a cigarette in church. What else might seem “out of place” in worship? A. Don’t sit in MY pew! ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed