Sermons on Pray To Idols:

Hokey Pokey Christians

Contributed by Carol Moore on Aug 16, 2019

As I stood on Mt. Carmel, looking down toward the valley below, I listened to our tour guide and thought of the story of Elijah, Ahab, and the prophets. In my mind's eye, I could hear Elijah telling the Israelites they must choose between God and Baal.

My dad didn’t know how to deal with my being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. He never asked me any questions but just watched me. After he saw that I was not going to become an invalid anytime soon, he came to me and said, “Pick any place is the world you want to go, Sis, and we’ll go.” I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:16-21

Acts 17, The Gospel Travels Series

Contributed by Shaun Smith on Aug 28, 2025

The gospel changes lives wherever it goes and on Paul’s 2nd Missionary journey we see even more evidence of this; and More resistance to the Mission As Paul wandered the streets, waiting for Timothy and Silas to join him, he was “deeply troubled” by what he saw. -. 30,000 statues, 10,000 people

The Gospel Travels ________________________________________ Introduction The gospel changes lives wherever it goes and on Paul’s 2nd Missionary journey we see even more evidence of this; and More resistance to the Mission Quick update on Paul’s travels since chapter 13: - In Acts 9:16 Jesus told ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34, John 14:21, Acts 9:16

What Are You Hiding? Rachel's Hidden Idols Genesis 31

Contributed by William Akehurst on Aug 19, 2024

From the 10 Commandments...Thou Shalt Have No other gods before ME. And yet, Jacob’s love, Rachel, stole her father’s idols, and hid them from her father. What are you holding onto from your past, and trying to hide from YOUR HEAVENLY FATHER?

2024.08.18.Sermon Notes. Jacob Flees Laban and is Pursued, Rachel's hidden idols Genesis 31 William Akehurst, HSWC SCRIPTURES: Genesis 31:1-3, Genesis 31:17-55, Isaiah 26:3-4, Isaiah 6:8-10, Exodus 20:3-6, John 10:27-29, Matthew 13:18-23 BIG IDEA: What Are You Hiding? From the 10 ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 31:1-3, Genesis 31:17-55, Isaiah 26:3-4, Isaiah 6:8-10, Exodus 20:3-6, John 10:27-29, Matthew 13:18-23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Secret Sins Part 1 Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 14, 2010

A study of chapter 8 verses 1 through 6

Ezekiel 8: 1 – 6 ‘Secret sins’ Part 1 “1 And it came to pass in the sixth year, in the sixth month, on the fifth day of the month, as I sat in my house with the elders of Judah sitting before me, that the hand of the Lord GOD fell upon me there. 2 Then I looked, and there ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 8:1-6, Ezekiel 8:4

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Go Beyond The Faith Of Your Parents

Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 19, 2013

A sermon to inform the whole congregation but to challenge young people (Much material taken from The NIV Application Commentary on Isaiah by John N. Oswalt, pgs. 504- 507)

HoHum: Two Catholic priests, in their religious uniforms, were fishing on the side of the road. They thoughtfully made a sign saying "The End is Near! Turn yourself around now before it's too late!," and showed it to each passing car. Well this one car that passed didn't appreciate the sign and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 44:6-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Ten Commandments, Part 2 Of 6: The Preamble And First And Second Commandments

Contributed by Lee Houston on Sep 5, 2022

In the following weeks, I will preach the Ten Commandments.

The Ten Commandments, Part 2 of 6: The First Commandments Scripture: Exodus 20:2-17, Deuteronomy 5:6-21 Summary: In the following weeks, I will preach the Ten Commandments.* This sermon covers the first two commandments. This group of sermons is a look at the Ten Commandments. First, some ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:2-17, Deuteronomy 5:6-21

God’s Second Word: Worship & Serve No Other Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jul 19, 2010

Freedom to truly live comes only through proper self-control is the message of the 10 Commandments. The purpose of God’s law is deliverance not domination. Obedience does not subjugate; it saves and delivers.

[GOD’S TEN WORDS SERIES] EXODUS 20: 4 - 6 GOD’S SECOND WORD: WORSHIP AND SERVE NO OTHER In New York Harbor the STATUE OF LIBERTY stands with torch held high. She faces the Atlantic Ocean and the old countries beyond, with her back turned toward the country she honors. She holds high the hope ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

God's Assassin Series

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Aug 30, 2010

After a short story based on Judges 3 to introduce the text, this sermon notes how God uses unexpected leaders and how God's leaders overturn idols.

In an attempt to capture some of the drama of this passage, I want to attempt something different as an introduction to the text. I hope you’ll follow along in your Bibles when I get to the meat of the sermon, but I thought I’d introduce the sermon by reading a short story I’ve ...read more

Scripture: Judges 3:12-31

Denomination: *other

The Gods We Serve

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Apr 23, 2013

A sermon on the how the world today resembles the world during the time of Judges. i.e. where everyone did their own thing and followed false gods.

It’s good to have you here today. I am glad you all braved the snow, the terrible weather. I have a question for you. Did Punxsutawney Phil see his shadow or not? Not. Now that’s a good thing, right? Because that means early spring. Well, that’s good. Anyway, today we are going to be ...read more

Scripture: Judges 17:1-13

Denomination: Christian Church

Do You Want The World To Revolve Around You?

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Nov 10, 2002

The story of Micah’s idols and the nature of true religion

Do You Want the World to Revolve Around You? Judges 17:6 INTRO.: A certain credit card company has a commercial set in the board room of some international corporation. A merger is in progress. The CEO says everything is set to be finalized on the 28th. One office flunky at the copier turns and ...read more

Scripture: Judges 17:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Gods Of Pleasure Series

Contributed by Kyle Idleman on Sep 27, 2010

A sermon in a series on removing sin as the idol in our lives.

Last week we discovered that for most of us in this room idolatry is the issue. Sin is usually what we focus on, but it’s just the fruit. Idolatry is always the tree from which it grows. So behind every sin struggle that I have, behind every sin struggle that you have, is a false god that is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:1-46

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ebenezer: The Stone Of Help Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jul 24, 2025

Israel had just repented of idol-worship at Mizpeh. The Philistines, mortal enemies at the time, came close enough to cause Israel panic. Samuel prayed, the LORD delivered, and Samuel established the memorial stone of Ebenezer.

Ebenezer: The Stone of Help (Based on a sermon preached Sunday evening, May 18, 2025 at New Hope Baptist Church near Fulton, MO. This is not an exact transcription.) Introduction: Ebenezer. The name reminds us (me, anyway) of some characters I’d rather forget—as in, Scrooge. The word almost ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 7:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

No Graven Images

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 27, 2003

A sermon on the second of the Ten Commandments, No Idols or no graven images

No Graven Images Exodus 20:4-6 Evening Service for 1/26/03 Introduction: If you were to draw a picture of God, what would you draw? Would this display everything about God? What would be missing from your picture? What would you think if I took that same picture and bowed down and worshipped ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:4-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

This Kind Of Problem!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Aug 17, 2015

Friend, you cannot flex your muscles and pray for cancer if you had not already prayed enough for headache! Jesus said, ‘this kind cannot be driven out by anything but prayer!’ THIS KIND!

THIS KIND! THIS KIND! THIS KIND! Mark 9:29”Jesus he said to the disciples, "This kind cannot be driven out by anything but prayer." The disciples were puzzled why they could not drive the demon out? Jesus clearly said: ‘pray more!’ Actually, I guess they were basking under the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:20-29

Denomination: Pentecostal

Praying For God’s Will – Submitting To God’s Way

Contributed by Esther Collins on May 11, 2022

Often we pray for God's will, and hope things will work out the way we want them to. But in reality it's in submitting to His will, and willingly going His way can we experience God's perfect blessings.

When life is hard, and things don’t go as we planned we get discouraged. In times like these we go to God in prayer. As we pray fervently we hope that God will answer us the way we want Him to. We pray for God’s will to be done, and when we find that God’s will is not as we planned or desired, we ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:10-12, Deuteronomy 3:23-26, 2 Samuel 12:15-17, 2 Samuel 12:22-23, Daniel 6:10-11, Matthew 26:39, 2 Corinthians 12:7, 2 Corinthians 12:8-9, Matthew 26:45-46  (view more)  (view less)