Sermons on Removing Idols:

American Idols July 4 Sermon

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 6, 2022

America has become the land of idolatry. But before I make that claim, I need to make sure that I have the right definition of idolatry.

Illus: Dr. Billy Graham says, "We usually think of an idol as a religious figure carved of wood or stone, perhaps in some primitive tribe far removed from civilization. But we have our "idols" today, because an idol is anything that you worship in place of the living God. Some ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:36-37

Denomination: Baptist

Is There A Golden Calf In Your Life?

Contributed by James May on Mar 3, 2002

God wants us to remove every idol from our hearts and freely worship Him of our own will.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

When God Removes Your Blindfold

Contributed by Elizabeth Mccaskill on Aug 24, 2003

Blindfolds are covering that prevents one from seeing. The devil uses sin to blindfold the world today so that they can not see the truth.

Text Acts: 9:18-19 State Subject: When God Removes your blindfold A blindfold is a covering over the eyes that will prevent one from being able to see. Church you need to realize that the devil uses blindfolds today to keep the world from seeing the truth. He has the world blinded into thinking ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:10-22, 2 Corinthians 4:4

Denomination: Methodist

Removing The Masks Of People, Culture, And Personality

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 25, 2001

REMOVING THE MASKS OF PEOPLE, CULTURE, AND PERSONALITY

REMOVING THE MASKS OF PEOPLE, CULTURE, AND PERSONALITY ``We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.’’ (2 Cor. 10:5) Case Study - One afternoon, one of my seminary students took me to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Running The Race And Winning It - Remove Baggages

Contributed by Chew Chew on Feb 7, 2007

Different weights which you should unload from your life in order to finish the race

Title: Running the Race and Winning it Text: Hebrews 12:1 Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us. Introduction If you were ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

#12remove The Weight:pleasure As A Goal. Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 27, 2002

This is the conclusion of the illustrated sermon: Remove the Weight, we look at Pleasure seeking as a goal.

12 of a 12 part series. #12 REMOVE THE WEIGHTS ... Pleasure as a goal. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Hebrews 12: 1 Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, LET US LAY ASIDE EVERY WEIGHT AND SIN WHICH DOTH SO EASILY BESET US, AND LET SO ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:6, Hebrews 12:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Integrity - Remove Your Price Tags Series

Contributed by Don Jones on Jul 14, 2006

Sixth and final in the series Integrity. Asks the question, "What’s your price?

7-16-2006 Integrity - Remove Your Price Tags Daniel 6:1-28 Pastor Don Jones West Glendale Baptist Church We are coming to the end of our series in Daniel. We have explored a great deal concerning integrity in Daniel’s life. Integrity involves many aspects of life. It has to do with ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

God's Removal Strategy-1(2017) Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 14, 2017

1 of? Genesis records God’s strategy for Removing the Legacy of Wickedness. But what does His strategy address? God’s strategy for removal(the legacy of wickedness) addresses/engages...

Series: SUPPLANTING The LEGACY Of WICKEDNESS—Genesis 6:9—10:32 A—GOD's REMOVAL STRATEGY-I—Genesis 6:9-22 Toward Removing the Legacy of Wickedness B—REMOVAL—Genesis 7:1-24 C—SALVATION—Genesis 8:1-19 D—RESPONSE—Genesis 8:20-22 E—POTENTIAL For RESTORATION—Genesis 9:1-19 F—SAME Ol’ SAME Ol’—Genesis ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:9-22

Denomination: Baptist

Removing The Veil (February 28, 2022)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 11, 2022

Unbelief always causes problems! In today’s text, Paul associates the veil with unbelief!

REMOVING THE VEIL Text: 2 Corinthians 3:12 - 4:2 2 Co 3:12-18  Since, then, we have such a hope, we act with great boldness,  (13)  not like Moses, who put a veil over his face to keep the people of Israel from gazing at the end of the glory that was being set aside. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:12-18, 2 Corinthians 4:1-2

Denomination: United Methodist

"removing The Grave Clothes."

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Jan 28, 2025

When we speak of removing the grave clothes, we refer to what holds us back in our Christian life. These could include old emotions, unhealthy habits, and past relationships. But in this process, we can find hope leading to a more fulfilling Christian life characterized by hope and freedom.

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (John 11:43-44) (43) “And when he thus had spoken, he cried with a loud voice, Lazarus, come forth.” (44) “And he that was dead came forth, bound hand and foot with graveclothes: and his face was bound ...read more

Scripture: John 11:43-44, Romans 6:8-10, Isaiah 53:8, Colossians 3:10, Galatians 6:1-2, Colossians 3:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Breaking Loose From Family Idols

Contributed by Norris Harris I on Jan 24, 2003

On tonight, we shall look at Some Reasons for Breaking Loose From Family Superstitions. Our Target Text offers FOUR REVOLUTIONARY REASONS FOR Breaking Loose From Family Superstitions.

On this morning, we focused on the truth that the Roots of Idolatry are Deeply Implanted In Our Nature. We receive this tendency from Our Father’s Side of the Family, Adam, the Old Man with his deeds. So much so, that we discovered that Each Family Worships an Idol god. And then we looked at the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 31:19-35

Denomination: Baptist

American Idols: Baal And Molech Today Series

Contributed by Jamie Greening on Apr 27, 2004

This sermon covers the background and current application of Baal and Molech worship.

BC-Jeremiah 32:30-35 FC-Jeremiah 32:35 Motif-“Baal and Molech have long arms” Title-“American Idols: Baal and Molech in our Culture” Enhancer: Today’s we talk about two bad guys from the Old Testament; Baal and Molech. These guys were like old luggage—they never went away and were always a ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 32:30-35

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Your Idol Made Of?

Contributed by Candace Adams on Oct 15, 2002

Waiting can be difficult in the best of times - but God calls us to wait!

What Is Your Idol Made Of? Exodus 32:1-14 Mark Rader reported the following story: “a speedboat driver had recently survived a racing accident. According to the driver, he had been at near top speeds when his boat veered slightly and hit a wave at a dangerous angle. The combined force of his ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Spiritual Insights From "American Idol"

Contributed by John Mayes on Mar 11, 2006

What does "American Idol" have in common with the day of Judgment and Matthew 7:21? Both are "reality based"!

Spiritual Insights from "American Idol" The show, "American Idol" is in it’s fifth season on FOX and is watched by millions of people worldwide. Every year thousands of hopeful contestants between the ages of 16 and 29 audition for the chance to become the next "American Idol". Immediate fame ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Are Those Idols Made Of?

Contributed by David Wilson on Mar 16, 2011

Ezekiel prophesies to the mountains and uses some strong language to describe the false gods and idolatry of God

In Ezekiel chapter 6, Ezekiel’s dramatic visual aids are lessened. Except for his facing the mountains of Israel in a symbolic fashion, this text is pretty much proclamation of God’s message without much dramatization. The message, however, remains strong and powerful. This was a ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 6:1-14, Ezekiel 6:1-11

Denomination: Baptist