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  • James May avatar

    Choose Your Idol

    Contributed by James May on Apr 9, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 9,744 views

    The story of the building of the Golden Calf at Mount Sinai has much to say to the modern day church.

    Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Gordan Runyan avatar

    Is That An Idol In Your Pocket?

    Contributed by Gordan Runyan on Aug 20, 2002
    based on 41 ratings
     | 6,226 views

    The danger of excessive riches, in luring us away from our God (with a little help from Balaam).

    Proverbs 30:7-9 [Note to preachers: This message, though gleaned from Proverbs 30, depends a lot on the spiritual lessons learned from the Balaam incident in Numbers.] Tell the story of Balaam (BAY-lum) - Asked by pagan king Balak to curse Israel - Wouldn’t do it. Then was offered money. Changed ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Keith Walker avatar

    Watch Out For Idols Series

    Contributed by Keith Walker on May 19, 2004
    based on 144 ratings
     | 17,561 views

    Idols come in a variety of forms and will keep us from being delighted by God, delivered by God and being developed by God.

    INTRODUCTION I want to conduct a little quiz this morning. I want you to raise your hand if you know the 4 following people: Reuben Studdard (winner of American Idol contest) Kenny Chesney (local boy, winner of his first Country Music award) Annika Sorenstam (Best lady golfer, just competed with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Charles Salmon avatar

    An American Idol: Wealth

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jul 9, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,008 views

    A sermon on godliness with contentment.

    An American Idol: Wealth I Tim. 6:6-10 INTRO.: Idolatry is one of the sins God hates most. The very first commandment of the Decalogue is Ex 20:3 “You shall have no other gods before me.” Yet, sometimes we worship things that are not God. We put them before God. We strive to be able to amass more ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mitch Davis avatar

    Crucifying Your Idols

    Contributed by Mitch Davis on Jun 21, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,080 views

    When Jesus said to "cut off" the eye or hand that caused one to sin ("stumble") what He meant was that we needed to cast off the heart set on the flesh. So, what causes you to stumble in your relationship with God?

    Crucifying Your Idols Theme: Ridding the heart that cause us to stumble in giving our lives to God INTRODUCTION A. Problem: “If your right eye causes you to stumble…” Matt. 5:29 1. Answer: “Tear it out and throw it from you…” 2. Reason: “It is better for you to lose one of the parts of your body, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Terry Cavanaugh avatar

    America's Idols: Fame Series

    Contributed by Terry Cavanaugh on Aug 30, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,848 views

    As people are driven by fame, God wants us to be famous with Him.

    Good morning church. I am so excited you have joined us this morning as we continue our series of Bible Teachings, America’s Idols. During the last few weeks we have been looking at America’s Idols. Two weeks ago we discovered the truth about the idol of money. Last week we learned about the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Terry Cavanaugh avatar

    America's Idols: Success Series

    Contributed by Terry Cavanaugh on Aug 30, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,098 views

    How to reject the world’s model of success and accept God’s plan for Success

    Good morning church. I am so excited you have joined us this morning as we continue our series of Bible Teachings, American’s Idols. You might be thinking, Terry, we don’t worship idols. You been in our homes, we don’t have statues of little gods set up on the Television Sets. And we ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Ken Pell avatar

    The Idol Of Superiority: Ephesus Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Oct 4, 2009
     | 3,193 views

    God’s greatest commandments are loved-based and reveal His priority on relationships.

    AMERICAN IDOLS: LOOKING AT OURSELVES AND OUR LOYALTIES THROUGH THE EYES OF JESUS THE IDOL OF SUPERIORITY: EPHESUS REVELATION 2:1-7 Sermon Objective: God’s greatest commandments are loved-based and reveal His priority on relationships. Supporting Scripture: Mark 12:29-31, John 13:34-35; 1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Idol Of Consumerism: Smyrna Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Oct 25, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,511 views

    The church of Smyrna receives Jesus’ unconditional applause because they made hard choices relating to faith-full-ness rather than opting for a more convenient faith.

    AMERICAN IDOLS: LOOKING AT OURSELVES AND OUR LOYALTIES THROUGH THE EYES OF JESUS THE IDOL OF CONSUMERISM: SMYRNA REVELATION 2:8-11 Sermon Objective: The church of Smyrna receives Jesus’ unconditional applause because they made hard choices relating to faith-full-ness rather than shop for a more ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Bobby Stults avatar

    The Idols We Serve Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 18, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,632 views

    Idolatry is not limited to the pagan, but is rampant in our churches today. We must recognize these idols before we can confess and have God remove them.

    Sermon Brief Date Written: June 1, 2006 Date Preached: June 4, 2006 Where Preached: OZHBC (AM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: Idolatry in the Church Sermon Title: The Idols We Serve! Sermon Text: 2 Timothy 3:1-5; 4:3-4 READ PASSAGES HERE Introduction: When Paul wrote these verses ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    The City Was Full Of Idols

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 17, 2008
    based on 55 ratings
     | 6,301 views

    1- We must allow God to convict us 2- We must reason with those who will listen 3- We must preach the good news about Jesus

    INTRO.- Name that song? Remember that TV show? They would play a tune and the contestant would try to name that song. Ok, here’s another version of that contest: NAME THAT IDOL! What? Please play along with me. What’s the biggest idol that you’ve seen here in America? Let me help you with ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • William Thomas avatar

    The Real American Idol

    Contributed by William Thomas on Jun 25, 2015
     | 6,219 views

    This message talks about the 3 biggest idols in America today and how to destroy them.

    Introduction American is the greatest country in the world because of its love and respect for Godly authority. Men and women of old spent countless hours upon their knees in prayer for our land. However, the same desire to serve has shifted from God The Father to god the figure. In our land we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • T.J. Conwell avatar

    Idols Never Satisfy

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Sep 16, 2013
     | 5,681 views

    Your reason for going to church is what you worship. Make sure it's not trusting in something that's false but it is because of your love and devotion to JESUS!

    Idols Never Satisfy Acts 19:23-41 Introduction We are called to have a common purpose in what we do -- The purpose is to worship, to love, and to celebrate Christ and share Him always -- That is our challenge, mission, and it is STILL where we find ourselves today Most will agree that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Food Offered To Idols Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 18, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,719 views

    In today's sermon we learn how to exercise our Christian liberty.

    Scripture We continue our study in The First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians in a series I am calling Challenges Christians Face. One of the challenges that Christians face is the issue of Christian liberty. Let’s learn about this in a message I am calling, “Food Offered to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Chad Bolfa avatar

    Watch Out For Idols

    Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Oct 1, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,396 views

    We are given an express command from God not to put anything before Him. So tonight I want us to search our hearts and find out if there are any idols in our lives, and without reservation rip them out of our lives.

    Watch out for Idols Exodus 20:4-6 Introduction In our world we have many people who have ‘idols’ in their lives… like Robbie Williams, a British pop singer, spoke on BBC Radio in July 2001… Williams said, “…I haven’t had a drink or done drugs for seven ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist