Sermons on Offered To Idols:

It's Not About You Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 26, 2022

If you want to find real meaning in life, sure, go ahead and enjoy your liberty in Christ, but seek the good of others above yourself. And in so doing, seek the glory of God.

“The world is peppered with people who can coax small seeds of inspiration into richly flowering ideas that put humankind on a better path. “And then there's that guy in Des Moines.” So began an Associated Press report a few years ago on October 15, 2017. The Iowa State Patrol made his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:23-33, 1 Corinthians 11:1, Psalm 24:1, Luke 10:8

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Sola Fide - Salvation By Faith Alone Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Nov 27, 2017

It seems that there is a never-ending struggle between the belief of salvation by faith alone and salvation by faith AND works. What does the Bible tell us?

Please open your Bibles to Romans 5:1-11 which we will read in a few minutes. Over the past few of weeks we have been taking a look at the five “Solas” that were reestablished after the Protestant Reformation came along in 1517. Sometimes when you read some of the major prophet Scriptures such as ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-11, Galatians 3:1-3, John 3:16-18, Ephesians 2:8-10

Denomination: Nazarene

Repentance

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 20, 2023

Repent sounds weird in today's language. What's it all about?

Jesus’ first messages were summarized by two words, repent and believe in the Gospel (Matthew 4:17; Mark 1:15). What does repent mean? Turn Back Often translated as repent is the Hebrew word “shoob,” which means to turn back or return. What did Solomon, that wise backslider, say about national ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:17, Mark 1:15

Denomination: Baptist

Judges 17 - House Priest Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Nov 2, 2023

A man named Micah has lots of money, his mother uses the money to make an idol, and Micah hires a free-lancing Levite as his personal priest. The man Micah had a house of gods, a house of God, as good as that at Shiloh.

Text: Judges 17 Theme: House Priest Beginning of Idolatry: A man named Micah has lots of money, his mother uses the money to make an idol, and Micah hires a free-lancing Levite as his personal priest. she made it evident that she idolized her son, by telling him she had wholly dedicated this ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Self-Limited Liberty Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 24, 2018

Message 23 in our exposition of Paul's first letter to the Corinthians. I discuss Paul's admonition to be willing to limit our freedom for a higher purpose. We discuss some probing questions related to decision making.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Self-limited Liberty” 1 Cor 8 Review I. Reproof for fleshly behavior 1-6 A. Reproof for a divided church 1-4 B. Reproof for a defiled church 5 C. Reproof for a defeated church 6 1. Defeated by lawsuits 2. Defeated by misuse of God’s ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Empowered To Engage Part 2 Series

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Oct 15, 2008

We are to acknowledge the significance of our gifts.

Last time I spoke, we looked at 1 Peter 4:10-11. We saw that God has empowered each one of us to engage, He gave us spiritual gifts, so that we can express love to others and exalt God. Now, let us open our Bibles in 1 Corinthians as we continue our series on spiritual gifts. Here we will see that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1

Denomination: Baptist

"Yah But Christians" Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Nov 10, 2014

Talking without walking leads to mocking and blocking

As most of you know, I officiate high school volleyball and basketball. When I first began doing that over 15 years ago, I really wasn’t very good, but I was fortunate to have a lot of more experienced officials who have mentored me and helped me to become a better official over the years. So ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:17-24

Denomination: Baptist

Come And Follow Me

Contributed by Paul Kallan on Jan 25, 2003

When I have experienced the joy of God’s message, I offer it also to others who need it. But not with tricks or wrong methods, but inviting, attracting, luring and offering, just as God does it.

One evening, a social worker received a telephone call, saying that an old man had a fall on the way, as he went for a walk, and immediately needed help. The social worker called up his colleage, who was a voluntary helper, and asked him to come along. The colleage replied, “Wait a moment. I must ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: Catholic

Why Remember Communion?

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Nov 22, 2009

At man’s best, all he can offer isn’t enough. However, what Christ Jesus offered once, brought an eternal remedy. The proof, He sat down at the right hand of God.

Why Remember Communion? Hebrews 10:11-12, Ephesians 2:4-6 11 And every priest stands ministering daily and offering repeatedly the same sacrifices, which can never take away sins. 12 But this Man, after He had offered one sacrifice for sins forever, sat down at the right hand of God, 4 But God, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:11-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Back To The Basics - Giving Series

Contributed by Mark Engler on Sep 28, 2017

Giving to the church is a very basic part of Christianity. Giving should be from the heart, thought about before hand, should be done willingly. After this sermon our church stopped passing the offering plates for offering.

Back to the Basics - Giving ME Well we are at the end of the Back to the Basics sermon series. Before I started this series I had it planned out the basic things I would talk about. Although I planned out what I was going to preach, I offered up to you all to suggest any topics you would like to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:1-15, Mark 12:41-44, 2 Corinthians 8:7-9, 1 Corinthians 16:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Perfect Gifts For God This Christmas SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023

The prophet Micah poses a question, 'What does God truly desire from us? What offerings should we present to Him?' This sermon explores the ideal gifts we should be offering to God this Christmas.

The prophet Micah asks, "What does God really want from us? What should we offer to God?" I wonder, what gifts should we give to God this Christmas? Micah 6:6-8 says, "With what shall I come before the Lord and bow down before the exalted God? Shall I come before him with burnt offerings, with ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:6-8

Topics: Christmas, Gifts To God

The Seven Churches Of The Revelation

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jun 25, 2009

The Loveless, Persecuted, Compromising and Divided Churches exposed

The Loveless Church in Ephesus (Revelation 2:1-7) I. Christ’s Characteristics to the Loveless Church (v.1) A. He that holds the seven stars in His right hand [Master of the messengers to the Church] B. Who walks in the midst of the golden candlesticks [Omnipresent Lord of the Church] II. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-29

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Pergamos: A Warning To The Church

Contributed by William Akehurst on Aug 18, 2012

The message to the 7 churches of Revelation are as pertinent today as it was when it was written. We all should learn as the LORD points out the flaws in the Church that needs attention. Pray for our nation, as we desperately need the LORD!

2012.08.19.Sermon. Pergamos William Akehurst, HSWC No Compromise Faith. Keep pure and to God’s Word. The message to the 7 churches of Revelation are as pertinent today as it was when it was written. We all should learn as the LORD points out the flaws in the Church that needs attention. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:11-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pergamos, Mail Call Series

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Oct 1, 2012

Sermons detailing the Lord’s instructions to the churches of Asia Minor.

Pergamos, Mail Call! Revelation 2:12-17 Revelation 2:12 And to the angel of the church in Pergamos write; These things saith he which hath the sharp sword with two edges; 13 I know thy works, and where thou dwellest, even where Satan’s seat is: and thou holdest fast my name, and hast not denied ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Started Good Ended Bad

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 4, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Are you remaining in the LORD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove that remaining in the LORD will give us endless victories. IV. TEXT: 2 Chronicles 14:2 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) A

I. EXORDIUM: Are you remaining in the LORD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove that remaining in the LORD will give us endless victories. IV. TEXT: 2 Chronicles 14:2 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) Asa did what was pleasing and good in the sight of the Lord ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 14:2

Denomination: Pentecostal