Sermons on Modern Idols:

Are The Modern Versions Reliable?

Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 10, 2015

There was a video posted on Facebook about a week ago that said that the modern versions can’t be trusted. That there’s 64,000 changes and so many verses dropped out. Etc. Are these charges true?

ARE THE MODERN VERSIONS RELIABLE? INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR B. THESIS There was a video posted on Facebook about a week ago that ended up on my page. It said that the modern versions can’t be trusted. That there’s 64,000 changes and so many verses dropped out. Etc. Are these charges ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Modern Day Disciples Series

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Jul 13, 2004

I start with the Question, "Is there a difference between a Christian and a Disciple?" This sermon talks about the cost involved in Discipleship, it’s not easy being a Modern Day Disciple.. it will cost you everything.

Modern Day Disciples Pastor Glenn Newton July 4, 2004 Text: Luke 14:25-33 LK 14:25 Large crowds were traveling with Jesus, and turning to them he said: 26 "If anyone comes to me and does not hate his father and mother, his wife and children, his brothers and sisters--yes, even his own life--he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:24-33

Denomination: Nazarene

Modern Day Pharisees

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 10, 2012

Don’t just talk the walk; walk the walk, too.

Modern Day Pharisees January 13, 2008 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Don’t just talk the walk; walk the walk, too. Focus Passage: Matthew 23:1-12 Supplemental Passage: 1 Samuel 16:7 says, “..the Lord does not see as mortals see; they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Modern Day Davids

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on May 6, 2023

"Get the stones to face your giant!" - Robert Kennedy

I heard an awesome message by Robert Kennedy, pastor of Mustang Creek Community Church in Forney, TX. I would strongly urge you to visit if you are in the area. This brother can preach. I am hoping they will make it available on CD or YouTube. I will only give the three points and what ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:28-29, 1 Samuel 17:32-33, 1 Samuel 17:42-43, Romans 11:29, Ephesians 6:10-18, Psalm 144:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Danger Of Modern Marriage Series

Contributed by Benjamin Suulola on Feb 22, 2023

Many people today don't know the reason for marriage. We are in a generation where the intention of God concerning marriage has been buried in the graveyard of modernity.

Many people today don't know the reason for marriage. We are in a generation where the intention of God concerning marriage has been buried in the graveyard of modernity. The truth that has been given to us in the Scriptures about marriage does not change with time! We must not be passive ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-7, 1 Timothy 2:14

Denomination: Apostolic

Modern Day Pharisees

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Sep 28, 2022

Don’t just talk the walk; walk the walk, too.

Modern Day Pharisees September 25, 2022 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Don’t just talk the walk; walk the walk, too. Focus Passage: Matthew 23:1-12 Supplemental Passage: 1 Samuel 16:7 says, “..the Lord does not see as mortals see; they look on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Modern Day Davids

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on May 6, 2017

There are giants in the land, Will you be a David and slay them as is your calling as a warrior?

Heard an awesome message today by Robert Kennedy, pastor of Mustang Creek Community Church in Forney, TX. I would strongly urge you to visit if you are in the area. This brother can preach. I am hoping they will make it available on CD or YouTube. I will only give the three points and what they ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:28-53

Denomination: Baptist

Modern Day Apostasy.

Contributed by Darrell Vaughn on May 31, 2017

A heart cry for an awakening within the church.

Sermon: Apostasy And The Anti-Christ 2 Thess. 2:1-17 Verse 1 reveals to us the what Paul will be dealing with in this chapter. He writes to them concerning or regarding the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the Rapture of the church. Paul had written to them in his first letter 1 Thess. 4 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Mantles For Modern Times

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Dec 30, 2022

Joel prophesied of a time when the sons and daughters would prophesy, young men would see visions, and old men would dream dreams. We are in those days today. For them to be wholly fulfilled, mantles of power, anointing unique to heaven, must be released in the earth.

Introduction Caution: We are not talking about “Grave Sucking” – the act of lying across the physical grave of a deceased preacher or evangelist for the purpose of “pulling out” the power of the Holy Spirit, a power that was purportedly “trapped” within the body upon the person’s death. Quote: ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:28-29

Denomination: Church Of God

Idol Feasts & The Lord’s Supper Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Dec 6, 2014

Idol Feasts & The Lord’s Supper - PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: • (1). The Command (ch 10 vs 14) • (2). The Reasons (ch 10 vs 15-22) • (3). The Objective (ch 10 vs 23 to ch 11 vs 1) SERMON BODY: • While waiting for his train, a man was talking to the station-master; • As they spoke an express train went by a ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

Idolatry Is Not Dead Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 20, 2021

We tend to dismiss idolatry because we think only of those who have visible forms of idols. This is still a part of our world, and it is amazing that people in the modern century have been just as foolish as were the pagans in the days of the prophets.

Does it ever bother you that good things that should happen don't, and bad things that shouldn't happen do? Dr. Larry Crabb whose book Inside Out was a great seller tells of the parents who decided to enroll their 13 year daughter in a Christian school. One of the teachers introduced ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-23

Truth About Idol's: Tearing Down Americas False Idols

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Sep 28, 2005

Idolatry is not just bowing down or offering sacrifices to a false God. It is anything that takes your trust and or loyalty away from the true living God. Idolary is at oppostion and inconsittent with Jesus, Idolatry is participation with demons, Idolatr

Intro: When we think about Idol worship in America I would think that most people think of Native American Totem poles, Buddhists, Ancient Egypt, Ancient Greeks and Romans. Idolatry is not limited to simply bowing down before graven images, or burning incense or offering gifts to a physical ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Forgotten Element In Modern Marriage

Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 11, 2017

A call for purity in marriage for Christians.

“Let marriage be held in honor among all, and let the marriage bed be undefiled, for God will judge the sexually immoral and adulterous.” [1] Marriage is under assault in this day. I sincerely doubt that the assault is as successful as some might imagine; nevertheless, marriage is under a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:4

Denomination: Baptist

True Reality - American Idol Series

Contributed by Lin Smalec on Oct 31, 2005

Given the popularity of reality TV shows, this series challenges Christians to look at God’s True Reality.

Rev. Lin Smalec Salem Church, Waynesboro, PA TRUE REALITY - AMERICAN IDOL 23 October 2005 One of the most popular types of TV shows today are reality shows. Many of us have become caught up in the drama and excitement of shows like American Idol, Extreme Makeover, The Amazing Race, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spiritual Corrections For The Modern Church

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Dec 10, 2006

Paul’s corrections of the church in Corinth

Intro: an amazing fact about the letters of Paul to the churches that most people want to over-look, is the fact that a lot of what he said was corrective in nature. I know he had mushy intro’s and long gooshy good-byes, but the meat of the letter was instruction, and reproof and correction. Since ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God