Sermons on Things Offered To Idols:

Jesus Needs The Donkey PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 19, 2024

This sermon explores God's divine design in ordinary things, our duty in His plan, and how small actions can open doors to great blessings.

Greetings, beloved congregation! It's a joy to be standing before you today, in this place where we gather to celebrate our unity in Christ, to seek His wisdom and to find solace in His words. As we gather here, let's remember that we are not just a gathering of individuals, but a family, bound ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1

Topics: God Uses Ordinary Things, Channels

Boaz Accepts Ruth’s Offer – Ruth, Part 6 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Nov 21, 2022

If God would desire to remove our obstacle of sin through the death of Jesus … what more are you waiting for Him to do for you to respond? How much more like Ruth, responding to the unknown, can you be?

“Boaz accepts Ruth’s Offer” – Ruth, Part 6 Ruth Sermon Series, Part 6 Ruth 3:10-18 Introduction - So, let’s sum up this series: - “Sometimes when you abandon God, your life has disastrous consequences; but God is STILL faithful … even when we aren’t!” - The focus of the book is NOT the ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:10-18, Hosea 6:1-6, Deuteronomy 25:5-6, Isaiah 53:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Make No Images Of God Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 5, 2000

This was the second in a series and looks at not making idols.

Last week we started on a journey through the Ten Commandments, which will take us ten messages. Funny how that works isn’t it? Last week was fairly straight forward, not a lot of room for discussion, not much controversy. Most of us would consider our selves monotheistic, that is we believe in ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

What Do You Worship?

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Feb 9, 2014

Christ made this profound statement to the woman at the well, "Ye worship ye know not what: we know what we worship..." Do you know what or who you worship? Do you have the right object of worship?

What Do You Worship? John 4:19-24 Jesus' encounter with the woman at the well is one of the most beloved stories in the Gospels. While sitting at the well, Christ discussed with her their differing views of worship. In that discussion the Lord made this profound statement, " Ye worship ye know not ...read more

Scripture: John 4:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

Follow Jesus Because He Offers A Better Way Of Salvation Series

Contributed by Todd Riley on May 8, 2001

Reasons for why the way of salvation that Jesus offers is better than that of other religions

Islington Baptist Church May 6, 2001 Series: Why Jesus? Why follow Jesus and not any other religion, system, philosophy, or way? Key texts for this week: Acts 16:30, Matthew 11:28-30, Galatians 1 Follow Jesus because he offers a better way of salvation A number of weeks ago we began a series ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-34

Denomination: Baptist

Greater Things 2 - The Great Demand Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Dec 13, 2018

Our calling to love others as He has loved us – which has been modeled so beautifully for us by the people of church!

Greater Things – The Great Demand 8/16/15 Matthew 22:34-40 – Mark 12:28-34 Sunday AM Bumper Video – Leslie Kiley Every time I hear Leslie’s story I’m reminded of God’s amazing, unfailing love. I’m also reminded of our calling to love others as He has loved us – which has been modeled so ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40

Denomination: Baptist

Does Obedience Matter? Series

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Aug 5, 2008

Gideon’s life of faith began with tearing down idols and obeying the true God. What are the consequences of changing your life so radically?

DOES OBEDIENCE MATTER? Does obedience matter? Sometimes you have to wonder if it does. When you look around and see others bending the rules or ignoring them altogether, obedience doesn’t look that necessary. This week I witnessed the sad reality of our blatant disregard for authority and ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:25-35

Denomination: Mennonite

Jehu's Fickle Repentance (2 Kings 10)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 22, 2025

Is repentance by half only? Let's look at 2 Kings 10.

Do our national leaders get rid of one evil while embracing others like Jehu king of Israel? How many of us or our church leaders are like Jehu? Let’s look at 2 Kings 10. Did Jehu get in contact with the guardians of all the children of Ahab? Now Ahab had seventy sons in Samaria. And Jehu wrote ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Reflection B.10 / Does God Have A Purpose In Coronavirus? Jeremiah 16:10-11, Forsaking God, Going After Idols

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on May 11, 2020

Why did God judge the Israelites? Forsaking him, following idols

In 2008 we went to China to watch the Olympics. Our two children were 10 and 8 and it really was a once-in-a-lifetime family holiday. When we first visited the main stadium – the ‘Bird’s Nest’ – I remember thinking, ‘It’s like a temple!’ At the Olympics, the flame, the oath, the hymn, the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 16:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

Christ Offered Himself Afterwards Sat At God's Right Hand Series

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 19, 2014

To show that Only CHRIST's Perfect Sacrifice ended all sacrifices and offerings, now CHRIST is sitting at GOD's right hand.

I. EXORDIUM: What is the position of CHRIST in heaven? Is CHRIST standing or sitting down at GOD's right hand? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that Only CHRIST's Perfect Sacrifice ended all sacrifices and offerings, now CHRIST is sitting at GOD's right hand. IV. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christ Offered Himself Afterwards Sat At God's Right Hand Series

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 27, 2014

To show that Only CHRIST's Perfect Sacrifice ended all sacrifices and offerings, now CHRIST is sitting at GOD's right hand.

I. EXORDIUM: What is the position of CHRIST in heaven? Is CHRIST standing or sitting down at GOD's right hand? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that Only CHRIST's Perfect Sacrifice ended all sacrifices and offerings, now CHRIST is sitting at GOD's right hand. IV. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Ultimate Sacrifice Is From Burnt Offerings To Jesus' Sacrifice Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Oct 15, 2025

How can you live out your faith in gratitude for God's love and mercy?

In the Old Testament, burnt offerings were a crucial part of the Israelites' worship and atonement for sin. However, with the coming of Jesus Christ, a new and ultimate sacrifice was made once and for all. Let's explore the significance of Jesus' sacrifice and how it differs from the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-22

The Believers "To Do" List

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on May 17, 2005

In light of the coming again of the Lord what is a believer to do?

Text: 1 Peter 4:7-11 Title: The Believer’s “To do” list. Introduction “The end of all things is near. Therefore…”(v7a) The title of today’s message is the Believer’s “To do” list. I could have called it “The Christian’s “To do “ list but I deliberately chose not to. “The believer’s “To do” is a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Stewardship Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on May 11, 2009

Stewardship is about more than what we do with 10% of our check. That is not all God is asking for. So what does God really want in the offering plate?

4. Spiritual Disciplines Series May 3rd, 2009 Stewardship The parable of the talents indicates that we will be held accountable for what we do with the time that we have been given. The Earth is the Lord’s and everything in it. Everything that is belongs to God. We do not own anything we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24-26

Denomination: *other

His Sweeping Excellence-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jun 15, 2011

1 of 3. Hebrews divulges the sweeping excellence of Jesus’ ministry(High Priesthood) as confirmed thru the New Covenant. How is the sweeping excellence of Jesus’ High Priesthood confirmed? Confirming the sweeping excellence of Jesus’ priesthood is...

SWEEPING EXCELLENCE-I—Hebrews 8:1-13 Hebrews divulges the sweeping excellence of Jesus’ ministry(High Priesthood) as confirmed thru the New Covenant. The sweeping excellence of Jesus’ High Priesthood is confirmed thru the New Covenant. How is the sweeping excellence of Jesus’ High Priesthood ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 8:1-13

Denomination: Baptist