Sermons on Offered To Idols:

Save The Date Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 4, 2025

This morning we will see how God deals with three kinds of responses to the offer of salvation.

Background to passage, Matthew 22:1-14: the third parable in a trilogy of direct assaults in his two-day confrontation with the religious leaders of Jerusalem at the beginning of the last week of his life. Opening illustration: I get official invitations to events at UT with the College of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Fhpr, Part 3 - Respecting Other People

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Aug 23, 2010

Part 3 - This message about how careless exercise of Christian liberties can hinder relationships.

Foundations for Healthy Personal Relationships Part 3 – Respecting Other People’s Boundaries Romans 14 August 15, 2010 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEY'S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." AUDIO IS AVAILABLE AT WWW.ABERDEENWESLEYAN.ORG Me: I spent my high ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-23

Denomination: Wesleyan

"These Men Had Been With Jesus"

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Aug 23, 2010

Special message for our county fair about how when we hang out with Jesus, he changes our lives and makes us effective witnesses for Him.

Foundations for Healthy Personal Relationships Part 3 – Respecting Other People’s Boundaries Romans 14 August 15, 2010 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEY'S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me: I spent my high school years in a rather permissive atmosphere. My ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:12-13

Denomination: Wesleyan

Making Decisions And Getting Them Right Series

Contributed by Steve Taylor on Aug 3, 2006

Describes questions that we can ask to deal with answering whether or not it is okay to do something.

Making Decisions and Getting Them Right New Friendship Baptist Church July 31, 2006 1 Corinthians 10:23-33 Being a minister, I get asked a number of questions that other people do not get asked. One of the questions I get asked the most, right behind “Will you say the blessing so we can eat?” is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:23-33

Denomination: Baptist

Communion With God

Contributed by Robert Cox on Sep 28, 2006

Communion: To share thoughts and feelings

Turn to John 16:7 Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you. Today I want to talk about communion. We are going to partake of communion or "the Lords Supper" later ...read more

Scripture: John 16:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

"we Can't Save Ourselves"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 22, 2024

A sermon about Law versus Grace.

“We Can’t Save Ourselves” Genesis 17:1-2, 9-15 Acts 15:1-21 Good Christian people, with the best of intentions, have been having disagreements from the very beginning. Sometimes, a dispute can lead to new insight and understanding. It happens in marriage. Most of us have heard marriage ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1-15, Acts 15:1-21

Denomination: United Methodist

Part 8: Crucial Lessons From King Solomon's Life Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Nov 18, 2024

We must... 1. Beware of backsliding (1 Kings 3:1; 1 Kings 11:1-13). 2. Love the Lord (1 Kings 3:3; 1 John 4:19). 3. Put a priority on worship (1 Kings 3:2-9).

Great Prayers of the Old Testament Part 8: Crucial Lessons from King Solomon's Life 1 Kings 3:1-9, 1 Kings 11:1-13; Ecclesiastes 12:1, 9-11, 13-14; 1 John 4:19 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared November 18, 2024) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to 1 Kings 3, as we begin to study one of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:1-9, 1 Kings 11:1-13, 1 John 4:19

Denomination: Baptist

Commendable Giving

Contributed by Norris Harris I on Jan 24, 2003

I submit to us that The Offering Is An Important Part of the Worship Experience. The Offering is so Important that John Mark writes in verse 41 that "JESUS SAT over against the TREASURY,and BEHELD HOW THE PEOPLE CAST MONEY INTO THE TREASURY ...."

I submit to us that The Offering Is An Important Part of the Worship Experience. The Offering is so Important that John Mark writes in verse 41 that "JESUS SAT over against the TREASURY, and BEHELD HOW THE PEOPLE CAST MONEY INTO THE TREASURY ...." In the Giving of our Offerings, we are ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Baptist

A Child's Ministry

Contributed by Norris Harris I on Feb 13, 2003

The Challenge facing the church today is: IS THERE A PLACE FOR OUR CHILDREN IN MINISTRY? IS THERE A LAD HERE WITH GIFTS TO OFFER? IS THERE A GIRL HERE WHO HAS GIFTS TO OFFER? Well, let’s see as we approach our Target Text.

“I will give my voice to the Lord. All the words I bring, all the songs I sing, I will give them to the Lord. I will give my hands to the Lord. All the things they do will be good and true, I will give them to the Lord. I will give my heart to the Lord. All the things I love are for Him above, I ...read more

Scripture: John 6:9

Denomination: Baptist

Building The Tabernacle

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 9, 2008

God’s plan needs the involvement of people. He wants us to offer what we have, not what we do not have. We are to offer them willingly, and God will accomplish His plan through the Holy Spirit.

[Preached at a Prayer Meeting] Read Exodus 35:1-10 The people are now in the wilderness. • The Lord wants the people to worship Him – set aside a day and place. • The people are to seek God through the Tabernacle. • God has given Moses the instruction how to build it. In Exo 35 Moses gathered ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 35:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Will You Drink From His Cup?

Contributed by Tim Diack on May 28, 2011

There is rich symbolism, and deep meaning, in the elements of the Communion Table. When Jesus offered the cup to His disciples He was offering them so much more than a refreshing drink. He was inviting them into the richest of all relationships.

Will You Drink From His Cup? - Matthew 26:26-29 - May 29, 2011 Turn with me, in your Bibles please, to the Gospel of Matthew. Matthew chapter 26 and we’ll begin reading in verse 26. The verses we’re about to read take place at the tail end of the last Passover that Jesus and His ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:26-29

Denomination: *other

Dream, Part 3: Determination

Contributed by Dino Rizzo on May 5, 2009

In the Bible, God offers you and me a dream. He offers us a life and purpose and mission that is beyond just existing, beyond functionality. This sermon addresses the determination needed in making God’s dream come true for you.

If you have your Bibles, turn to the book of Mark. We have been in a series called "Dream". A lot of us need change in our lives and during the beginning of the year, a lot of times we will set goals, or look at different targets that we would like to hit. I think all of that is important and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:24-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Let's Make A Deal

Contributed by Craig Benner on Sep 29, 2013

The devil wants to find out if you have a selling price. He will make some offers that sound too good to believe, and they always are. Hold out against his deceitful offers and God will reward you in the end.

Get Sold Out, Not just Hold'n Out Luke 12:16-21 Man is made up of body, soul, and spirit. This trinity of mankind will work to be unified. You can't give your soul to God, your spirit to the devil, and your body to the world. Our God is a jealous God, but He is also a gentlemen. He is not a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:16-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Saved You. Then What? (3) Series

Contributed by Herbert Armstrong Bosantog on Nov 13, 2012

What’s next after REPENTANCE? The answer is RIGHTEOUSNESS and HOLINESS. For the Lord shall be like REFINER’S FIRE and SOAP for CLEANSING, PURIFICATION, REFINEMENT, SANCTIFICATION, CONSECRATION, etc… So that we may OFFER to the LORD and OFFERING of RIGHTEO

“You belong to God, my dear children. You HAVE ALREADY WON your FIGHT with these false prophets, because the SPIRIT WHO LIVES in you is GREATER than the spirit who lives in the world.” (1 John 4:4, NLT) Who are we, but a DIRTY WORM from the dust of the ground? “I am a MAN OF UNCLEAN LIPS, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:4

Denomination: *other

Good News.... Peace For Your Soul

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Dec 15, 2017

The sermon is about the "Peace" offered by faith in Jesus verses the fear that comes into our daily lives. What is the "peace" the angels offered the shepherds at Bethlehem? (some quotes from Max Lucado in "Fearless" Includes a story about "Noel"

In Jesus Holy Name December 17, 2017 Advent III Text: Luke 2:10, 14 Redeemer “Good News…Peace For Your Soul” Today is our Children’s Christmas Program. The program this year is based on ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran