Sermons on Make No Idols:

Making Room! (Partnership With The Holy Spirit) Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon introduction focuses on the importance of making a key shift in our Christian lives by partnering with the Holy Spirit, using the story of the birth of Jesus as told in Luke 1:26-38 as a reference.

As we wrap up this four week series on following Jesus, I want to turn our attention to a key part of our Christianity. Because of the world that we live in, we have to lean into this key shift that we all must make. Without it, we don’t live the full and fulfilled life that Jesus has for us. Let’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20, Luke 1:26-38, Romans 10:14-15

Topics: Following Jesus, Holy Spirit, Birth Of Jesus

Sermon Series: Following Jesus

Lord Make Me A Good Preacher PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Explore the power of making right choices, the importance of listening to God's Word, and the responsibility we hold as bearers of the Gospel, using Acts 15:22-35 as a guide.

Good morning, church family! I'm excited to dive into God's Word with you today. We're going to explore the power of making the right choices, the importance of truly listening to God's Word, and the immense responsibility we hold as bearers of the Gospel - hefty stuff, I know. But don't worry, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:22-35

Topics: Choice

Make Me Selfless, Simple, And Sincere PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 3, 2023

This sermon explores living selflessly, simply, and sincerely for God, as exemplified by John the Baptist's humility and dedication in preparing the way for Jesus.

Hey, good folks! It's a joy to be with you today, sharing in the love and fellowship of our Lord Jesus Christ. We're going to be chatting about a few things that I reckon will really resonate with you - and hopefully, they're going to help us all grow a little bit closer to God and each other. You ...read more

Scripture: John 1:22-23

Topics: Remove Clutter, Invite Christ

Rethinking Church Growth

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 1, 2010

We need to rethink church growth. Most churches are not growing.

INTRO.- ILL.- After the worship service a young couple talked to a church member about joining the church. He hadn't met the husband before, and he asked what church he was transferring from. After a short hesitation, he replied,"I am transferring from the Municipal Golf Course." Brothers and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Idolatry

Contributed by William D. Brown on Mar 27, 2008

There are more ways of worsipping Idols than falling down before one.

ISAIAH 44: 6-8 Today I want to talk for a little while about “IDOLS & IDOLATRY” From all I’ve read to do with this subject, Isaiah 44: is the best scripture in the entire bible on this subject, as we began to read & study these vss.we will see ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 44:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

The God Of Pleasure Series

Contributed by Jim Kilson on Nov 7, 2014

Part 2 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: When our kids are little we take them to visit a pediatrician for “check-ups.” How are their eyes, their ears, and their growth rate? If anything is wrong with their physical health, we are glad to discover it, and move toward healing, though perhaps more infrequent, we ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:1-11

Denomination: Christian Church

Both Kings Die (1 Kings 14)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 1, 2025

Why did both kings of Israel and Judah die? Let's explore 1 Kings 14.

Why did the kings of Israel and Judah face punishment? Did either of them repent? Do we? Let’s look at 1 Kings 14. Did Jeroboam’s wife visit the prophet Ahijah about her sick son Abijah? Did she come disguised, not realizing that God sees all? About the same time, Abijah son of Jeroboam got sick. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Idolatry: The Trojan Horse Of Demons PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

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

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:14-22

Topics: Idolatry, Demons

How To Make Worship A Theme In Your Preaching

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 14, 2001

How to Make Worship a Theme in Your Preaching - 2 Thes 2:4

HOW TO MAKE PROPER WORSHIP A THEME IN YOUR PREACHING A. Pray with your elders before the service that in every way the service would bring glory to Jesus Christ. PRAYER CHANGES THINGS B. Instruct the song leader in the art of worshipful choruses and hymns. C. Give center stage to the worship, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:4-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Cleansing Our Temple

Contributed by Eric Olson on Nov 13, 2003

Josiah’s movement to reform God’s people, removing idol worship and cleansing the temple sets an example for us. We need to rid idols in our life and cleanse OUR temple.

Josiah and God’s Word Purpose: Believers need to love God and His word and eliminate things from their lives that weaken their loyalty to the Lord. Scripture Studied: 2 Chronicles 34:1-33 Key Verse: “Your word is a lamp unto my feat and a light unto my path.” Ps. 119:105 I. Examine Josiah and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 34:1-33, Psalm 119:105

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Trying Times - "Make Noise And Finish Course" Series

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Jun 18, 2013

Modern church in trying times, praising God despite division.

Trying Times - “MAKE NOISE AND FINISH COURSE” by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (5/29/2013, 6/1/2013, 6/15/2013, 6/18/2013) “And if ye go to war in your land against the enemy that oppresseth you, then ye shall blow an alarm with the trumpets; and ye ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 10:9-10

Denomination: Friends

Gods Of Success Series

Contributed by Kyle Idleman on Sep 27, 2010

A sermon in a series about the sins we set up as idols in our lives.

…Homerun Derby, an annual competition. A player by the name of Josh Hamilton, who used to play for the Cincinnati Reds…but they traded him away (as they often do with their best players) to the Texas Rangers (Laughter)…and so Josh Hamilton steps up to the plate, but the path to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:18-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Saints Glorify The Lord" Romans Pt. 22 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 17, 2007

Saints are to glory in Jesus Christ and in service to His Kingdom not to themselves, idols or to others.

“Saints Glorify the Lord!” Romans 15:17-33 Testimony: Mary Strom Opening Illustration: Have the congregation pray for me before I speak. Scripture Verse: Romans 15:17-33 17Therefore I glory in Christ Jesus in my service to God. 18I will not venture to speak of anything except what Christ has ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:17-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Awake From Idolatry

Contributed by Rufus Elijah Yamoah on Jul 13, 2015

God is calling His children to give up the sin of Idol worship in their lives.

God wants to awake us from our sleep The reason why God establish the Church is to put divine order in the world. The world is in chaos because the church has gone to sleep. God is calling us to subdue. We cannot look up to the government for change and order. If the government can make the world ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:3-23, 1 Timothy 6:6-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Get Yourself A Real God

Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 16, 2012

Idolatry has been the threat to the people of God from earliest days. God calls us to destroy the idols of the heart and worship Him, the True and Living God.

“Their idols are like scarecrows in a cucumber field, and they cannot speak; they have to be carried, for they cannot walk. Do not be afraid of them, for they cannot do evil, neither is it in them to do good.” [1] Churches in the western world are pathetic caricatures of the once ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 10:5

Denomination: Baptist