Sermons on Offered Unto An Idol:

Pictures Don't Lie Series

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Apr 30, 2006

Don’t get stuck in your image of God, lest it too become an idol

Title: Pictures Don’t Lie Text: Exodus 20:4-6 FCF: Don’t get stuck in your image of God SO: Intro: There’s an old saying, “Pictures don’t lie,” and when it comes to my sexy physique, sadly I suppose it’s true. But in this age of images, I wonder how often that is. It wouldn’t really be of much ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

Worship Is A Verb Part 8 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Mar 7, 2009

Part 8 of the series focuses on worshiping God with our finances.

Worship Is A Verb Part 8 Scripture: Psalm 96:8; Deut. 16:17; 2 Cor. 8:3-5; 9:11-14; Malachi 3:8-12 Introduction In my message on last week, I shared with you the importance of the music ministry in our worship service. As you may recall, the music should not over shadow the worship, nor should ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:3-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Give "It" Up Today" Series

Contributed by Brad Henry on Aug 7, 2014

Too many things vie of four attention with God. What do we need to get rid of today?

The Ultimate Decision I used to think I lacked a lot of things. It started in Kindergarden when I wanted to go to first grade and be in the big school. Then from there it was just another want after another that NEVER fulfilled. Over the years I have found that there is a supernatural hole in our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:20

Serve The Lord

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Jan 6, 2013

Laying aside the past, looking to the future. A future of serving the Lord, doing his will and engaging in the call he put on your life - now there's a challenge.

The last time I will stand here and speak as your Corps Officer, the years between 2009 and 2013 have brought many joys many struggles, much growth for Rochelle and I as individuals and as a couple. There have been the odd moments! It’s not every officer couple who can attest to their first ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:11-15

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Lord’s Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 10, 2013

A study of the book of Isaiah chapter 44 verses 1 through 28

Isaiah 44: 1 – 28 The Lord’s “Yet hear now, O Jacob My servant, and Israel whom I have chosen. 2 Thus says the LORD who made you and formed you from the womb, who will help you: ‘Fear not, O Jacob My servant; And you, Jeshurun, whom I have chosen. 3 For I will pour water on ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 44:1-28

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Hey, I’m Talking To You Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 24, 2013

A study of the book of Isaiah chapter 46 verses 1 through 13

Isaiah 46: 1 – 13 Hey, I’m Talking To You Bel bows down, Nebo stoops; their idols were on the beasts and on the cattle. Your carriages were heavily loaded, a burden to the weary beast. 2 They stoop, they bow down together; they could not deliver the burden, but have themselves gone ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 46:1-13

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Tender Commandments #2: Numbers Loving God Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Jun 11, 2011

The rightful setting of the Ten Commandments is the boundless, faithful, Father-love of the living God. God gives us rules because He loves us.

THE TENDER COMMANDMENTS #2: LOVING GOD REVIEW: Why are we taking the time to study the Ten Commandments? • “60% of Americans cannot name five of the Ten Commandments.” (USA Today). • Last Sunday, I asked how many of our church people knew all ten = only three! 1. We must understand the three ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: *other

Plastic Jesus

Contributed by Chip Blackshear on Jun 2, 2012

Too often we try to make Jesus fit our own desires. Instead of the real Jesus we want one that fits into our life neatly. That's a plastic Jesus.

“PLASTIC JESUS” Genesis 22:1-14 • Luke 14:25-33 First Presbyterian Church, Corpus Christi, TX Rev. Charles S. Blackshear • April 22, 2012 Several years ago in Kentucky a man walked into a Dairy Queen, placed his order and then paid for it with a $200 bill. The cashier ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The God Of Me Series

Contributed by Jim Kilson on Nov 7, 2014

Part 5 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: Monsters… just say the word and images of mummies, vampires, zombies and things that go “bump” in the night fill our heads, but believe it or not there’s a monster out there that is even more dangerous than the ones brought to us by Hollywood, or our dads ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:4

Denomination: Christian Church

Plan B From God Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 18, 2021

God could have written you off as a bad experiment. But your divine friend, now your divine judge, has a plan “B.” He won’t leave you to the nasty existence you chose.

Christmas Christmas is the favorite day of every child. It’s also the favorite of the child that inhabits the center of every adult. So instead of a sermon, let’s play a Christmas adventure game, a game of pretend. Imagine yourself as Adam or Eve. The first Adam, the first Eve. Alive in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-14

Denomination: Catholic

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

Abraham-Father Of Nations Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jan 14, 2024

Abraham believes in the future which is in the hands of God. He he looked unto God and not unto the situations and surroundings. He became the Father of nations, father of faith and even the father of Jesus.

Theme: Abraham: Father of Nations Text: Genesis 12:1--3   Introduction: The Lord is good, and His love endures forever!!   Today, we will meditate on the great personality of the world History, namely Abraham. I titled it as “The Father of Nations”. This passage has three great ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-9

Denomination: Methodist

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

Five Unmistakable Witnesses

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Oct 26, 2001

five things that witness unto Him

Acts 1:8 VBC October 21, 01 Five unmistakable witnesses for Christ One of the most significant names given to Christians is that of “witnesses.” It is a word that appears many times in the Bible. How is the world to be evangleslized? The answer is given here in our text. God’s plan is simply ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Baptist