Sermons on Idols:

It Came From Within! Series

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Feb 10, 2021

Jesus teaches that the things that defile a person are the things that come from the heart. This sermon offers four habits to be cultivated as means of grace to allow the Spirit room to root out the sin that lurks within our hearts.

It Came From Within Introduction Growing up spending many days at my grandfather's home we watched television a lot. While I was a child of the 80s, we also watched old films. There were those that put my young mind in suspense with titles like The Creature From the Black Lagoon and It Came ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:16-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Ten Commandments, Part 2 Of 6: The Preamble And First And Second Commandments

Contributed by Lee Houston on Sep 5, 2022

In the following weeks, I will preach the Ten Commandments.

The Ten Commandments, Part 2 of 6: The First Commandments Scripture: Exodus 20:2-17, Deuteronomy 5:6-21 Summary: In the following weeks, I will preach the Ten Commandments.* This sermon covers the first two commandments. This group of sermons is a look at the Ten Commandments. First, some ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:2-17, Deuteronomy 5:6-21

Israel Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Feb 25, 2023

Yahweh sent prophets to warn Israel before it was too late. They chose not to listen.

February 25, 2023 The stories presented in the next 3 sermons are an overlapping history. They tell the story of the gradual decay of both nations until they experienced the full consequences of their rebellion against God. First up ---- ISRAEL. Israel had 20 kings. 19 of them were ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 21:20-29, 1 Kings 16:29-33, 2 Kings 17:3-24

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

What Do You Worship?

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Feb 9, 2014

Christ made this profound statement to the woman at the well, "Ye worship ye know not what: we know what we worship..." Do you know what or who you worship? Do you have the right object of worship?

What Do You Worship? John 4:19-24 Jesus' encounter with the woman at the well is one of the most beloved stories in the Gospels. While sitting at the well, Christ discussed with her their differing views of worship. In that discussion the Lord made this profound statement, " Ye worship ye know not ...read more

Scripture: John 4:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

The God Of Love Series

Contributed by Jim Kilson on Nov 7, 2014

Part 3 of 5 in a series on the false gods of this world (i.e. of our own creation) that vie to be the ultimate object of our worship.

INTRODUCTION: To begin with let me ask you a question… as a culture is we an “obsessive” people? • We obsess over money; often wanting the lifestyle it brings, and being secretly jealous of those who we think have it! • We obsess over looks; often wanting the trim ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 29:16-35

Denomination: Christian Church

First 3 Commandments Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jul 30, 2018

Do the 10 Commandments apply to Christians today?

Last week we noted from Exodus 19 how God prepared the Israelites for His presence and His Words. The Israelites consecrated themselves, kept themselves pure in the sight of God, for three days to receive God and His Laws. For the next few weeks, we will study these Laws known as the 10 ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus Is Living God Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Apr 28, 2024

Jesus is called "the Word" who is "fully God" and the creator of the world.

Acc to Matthew 16:13-18: Peter says Jesus is "the Christ, the Son of the living God," and Jesus says this is a revelation from God. Acc to John 1:1-3: Jesus is called "the Word" who is "fully God" and the creator of the world. Acc to John 5:17-18: Jesus says God is ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-3, John 10:30

Jehu's Fickle Repentance (2 Kings 10)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 22, 2025

Is repentance by half only? Let's look at 2 Kings 10.

Do our national leaders get rid of one evil while embracing others like Jehu king of Israel? How many of us or our church leaders are like Jehu? Let’s look at 2 Kings 10. Did Jehu get in contact with the guardians of all the children of Ahab? Now Ahab had seventy sons in Samaria. And Jehu wrote ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Acts 17, The Gospel Travels Series

Contributed by Shaun Smith on Aug 28, 2025

The gospel changes lives wherever it goes and on Paul’s 2nd Missionary journey we see even more evidence of this; and More resistance to the Mission As Paul wandered the streets, waiting for Timothy and Silas to join him, he was “deeply troubled” by what he saw. -. 30,000 statues, 10,000 people

The Gospel Travels ________________________________________ Introduction The gospel changes lives wherever it goes and on Paul’s 2nd Missionary journey we see even more evidence of this; and More resistance to the Mission Quick update on Paul’s travels since chapter 13: - In Acts 9:16 Jesus told ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34, John 14:21, Acts 9:16

Gospel Struggles (Acts 19)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 7, 2025

Do missionaries struggle still?

Did some get rebaptized? Did Paul leave another synagogue? What was a healing cloth? Did occultists burn their books? Were idol makers angry? Let’s look at Acts 19. What did Paul do with disciples of John the Baptist? Is rebaptism often needed? While Apollos was in Corinth, Paul traveled through ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Abundant Life Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores the concept of abundant life in Jesus, contrasting worldly views of abundance with the spiritual fulfillment found in faith, as part of the ongoing Easter series, "Sunday is Coming."

Welcome church! Today we’re continuing through our series, Sunday is Coming, where we look at Easter and its long-lasting effects for those who believe. Last week we looked back to the empty tomb and remembered that it is full of hope for those who believe. The death and resurrection of Jesus are ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:3-10, Revelation 21:15-21

Topics: Abundant Life, Earthly Idols, Easter Effects

Sermon Series: Sunday's Coming

Known By God Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores the concept of being fully known and loved by God, emphasizing our need for deep connections and the courage to follow God's path, despite the distractions of the modern world.

Welcome to week 2 of our 4-week sermon series, Known. To know and be known are two of our deepest needs as relational beings. And in this fast paced, disconnected digital world, it’s easy to have all the followers, all the connections, and all the fans but still feel completely alone. The good news ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:8-9, Proverbs 19:21

Topics: God's Knowledge, False Idols, Divine Guidance

Sermon Series: Known

What Are You Hiding? Rachel's Hidden Idols Genesis 31

Contributed by William Akehurst on Aug 19, 2024

From the 10 Commandments...Thou Shalt Have No other gods before ME. And yet, Jacob’s love, Rachel, stole her father’s idols, and hid them from her father. What are you holding onto from your past, and trying to hide from YOUR HEAVENLY FATHER?

2024.08.18.Sermon Notes. Jacob Flees Laban and is Pursued, Rachel's hidden idols Genesis 31 William Akehurst, HSWC SCRIPTURES: Genesis 31:1-3, Genesis 31:17-55, Isaiah 26:3-4, Isaiah 6:8-10, Exodus 20:3-6, John 10:27-29, Matthew 13:18-23 BIG IDEA: What Are You Hiding? From the 10 ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 31:1-3, Genesis 31:17-55, Isaiah 26:3-4, Isaiah 6:8-10, Exodus 20:3-6, John 10:27-29, Matthew 13:18-23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Search For Fulfillment Series

Contributed by Carl Kolb on Feb 2, 2004

There is danger in searching for fulfillment in the things you create because those things can become your idol.

What If They’re Wrong Series Exodus 20:4-6 "The Search For Fulfillment” My wife and I have some friends named *Bob & Sara*. *(names changed) They are multimillionaires. They weren’t always millionaires. In fact, they grew up on the south side of town; the poorest part of the city. Bob ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:4-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Let Go And Let God

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

The middle verse of Jonah says "Those who cling to worthless idols forfeit the grace that could be theirs".

Introductory Considerations 1. One of best known stories in Bible is the story of Jonah - often seen as a children’s story and heard many children’s songs about it. 2. But the story of Jonah is a story that has an important message to each of us - as a church and as individuals. Not just about a ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 2:8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed