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  • Doug Gorman avatar

    Faithful Works

    Contributed by Doug Gorman on Apr 14, 2016
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     | 5,313 views

    Do your works, deeds, actions or words reflect Christ? Can someone attribute to you the things that you do are Christ-like? Or are you doing them for your own advantage?

    Isaiah 64:6: “But we are all like an unclean thing, and all our righteous acts are like filthy rags; we all fade as a leaf and our iniquities, like the wind, have taken us away.” As I stand here to deliver this message I pray that God will use me for His ambition. Nothing is to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • C. Philip Green avatar

    Hot Pursuit Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 27, 2021
     | 3,972 views

    Don’t trust in a lie, and don’t trust in an idol. Trust in the Lord. Then you will be truly secure.

    The Kansas City Chiefs are going to the Superbowl again this year! Yea! I can’t wait to watch the game! Now, almost as fun as watching the game is watching the commercials. They are usually some of the best commercials all year. And one of my all-time favorites was a Volkswagen Passat commercial ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Scott Maze avatar

    The Joy Of Giving Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021
     | 4,993 views

    God puts a really interesting proposition in front of us. He says, “Put me to the test” when it comes to your money. “Try it my way,” God says, “and see if my way works.”

    We are doing a yearlong challenge in our church in 2020. We are challenging you to share the story of Christ’s love with friends, co-workers, and family members who don’t know Christ. When you do, we invite you to drop a ping-pong ball into the container, if you will. Our church hopes to see 5,000 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Kapteyn avatar

    Let Go And Let God

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 21 ratings
     | 5,826 views

    If you are not experiencing God's grace (and the joy thereof), could there be idols that you are clinging to.

    Introductory Considerations 1. One of best known stories in Bible is the story of Jonah - often seen as a children’s story and heard many children’s songs about it. 2. But the story of Jonah is a story that has an important message to each of us - as a church and as individuals. Not just about a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Ricky Johnson avatar

    Calves, Dollars And Idolatry

    Contributed by Ricky Johnson on Oct 14, 2008
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     | 3,864 views

    The Israelites "golden calf" relates to our idol-worship of the graven images of Franklin, Hamilton, and Jackson.

    The times they are changing, and I am not really certain I like what they are changing into. It appears the demise of our world economic system is imminent. Job loss throughout this country is at an all time high. Our most desperately needed natural resource, petroleum, is difficult to obtain, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Samuel Fulkerson avatar

    Young Men Shouted - Old Men Wept

    Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Aug 23, 2012
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     | 13,051 views

    Because of Israel’s refusal to abandon their idols They were taken away into captivity by the Babylonians.

    Text) Ezra 3:10-13 Introduction: Because of Israel’s refusal to abandon their idols They were taken away into captivity by the Babylonians. This captivity lasted 70 years, Jer. 25:11-12. (It began in 605 B.C., when Nebuchadnezzar invaded and subjugated Israel. In 586 B.C., Israel ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Richard Papafio avatar

    Dont Provoke God To Jealousy

    Contributed by Richard Papafio on Jul 4, 2019
     | 3,010 views

    Partaking in the activities and meals offered to idols is fellowshiping with devils and this provokes God to jealousy and offends Him

    May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: *DONT PROVOKE GOD TO JEALOUSY* 1 Corinthians 10:19-22 King James Version (KJV) 19 What say I then? that the idol is any thing, or that which is offered in sacrifice to idols is any thing? 20 But I say, that the things which the ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Peter Loughman avatar

    Upscale Tchotchkes - Jesus Overcomes Evil Powers Series

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Mar 3, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,082 views

    The church of Ephesus overcomes the occult by focusing on Jesus. We overcome in the same way.

    Here in America when we are dissatisfied, we express our dissatisfaction in a variety of ways. If we feel that receive poor service at a restaurant, we might not leave a tip; If we feel the city is not clearing the streets fast enough, some folks write a letter to the editor; If politics is driving ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Live For Others: Have A Servant Heart! Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 30, 2017
    based on 5 ratings
     | 105,253 views

    Don’t just do what you have to do to get by, but work heartily, as Christ’s servants doing what God wants you to do. And work with a smile on your face, always keeping in mind that no matter who happens to be giving the orders, you’re really serving God.

    Live for Others: Have a Servant Heart! We are continuing in our series on Discovering our destiny and this week we are going to be thinking about what it means to live for others. This morning we are considering what it means to have a servant heart. To focus our thoughts, listen to the words of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Overcoming The Mistakes Of Idolatry

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 74 ratings
     | 11,126 views

    Choose this day if you will worship the Lord or contemporary idols. Find out what are the consequences for making the wrong choice.

    Overcoming the Mistakes of Idolatry (Josh. 17:1-18) Quote:Idolatry is worshiping anything that ought to be used, or using anything that ought to be worshiped. Augustine. Many people are living only for earthly pleasures that cannot satisfy their deepest longings. Millions of people vainly ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jerry Flury avatar

    Living In Canaan Land

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Apr 27, 2013
    based on 6 ratings
     | 11,521 views

    God instructed Israel how they were to conduct themselves as His chosen people while living in Canaan land. There are a number of parallels between what God expected of Israel and what God wants for the body of Christ.

    Living in Canaan Land Deuteronomy 12:1-4 When Israel was in bondage in the land of Egypt, God carried them out with His mighty hand and brought them to the shores of Canaan land. As they prepared to go into possess the land, . I. Tear down the altars that compete for your worship. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    The Purpose Of The Church- Service Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 1, 2003
    based on 354 ratings
     | 54,459 views

    Are we supposed to serve or be served?

    INTRODUCTION As we have looked at the question “What is the Purpose of the Church, thus far we have identified three areas of that should be included in the purpose of the church, worship, fellowship, discipleship. Today I want to look at an area that a lot of churches struggle with. It is an ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Owens avatar

    Idolatry - Then And Now Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jul 9, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,600 views

    Paul gives a strong warning from Israel’s history about avoiding idols. Will we heed the warning?

    Introduction: A. I want to begin with a very helpful warning – Here are the top 10 things not to say to a police officer if he or she pulls you over. #10 – Was I speeding? Sorry, I can’t see anything without my glasses. #9 – Was I speeding? Sorry, I didn’t realize my radar detector wasn’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • John Lowe avatar

    Christian Freedom And The Weak Brother Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 11, 2019
     | 3,308 views

    “Welcome people who are weak in faith, but don't get into an argument over differences of opinion” (Romans 14:1; GW). The bottom line was that they were to be a help, rather than a hindrance, to these less mature Christians.

    January 10, 2013 Commentary on First Corinthians By: Tom Lowe Topic #7: Questions Concerning Christian Freedom, 1 Corinthians 8.1-11.1 Lesson 7.2: Christian Freedom and the Weak Brother Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8.7-13 1 Cor 8.7-13 (KJV) 7 Howbeit there is not in every man that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Owens avatar

    The God Of Family Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Dec 17, 2018
     | 5,772 views

    In this sermon, we explore how family can become an idol and how we can keep this from happening.

    A. One day a Sunday School teacher was trying to drive home the importance of family life. 1. She illustrated her point by referring to the commandment “honor your mother and father.” 2. Then she added, “Now that we know God’s command for how we are to treat our parents, can any of you tell me a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ