Sermons on Turned To God From Idols:

Crucifying Your Idols

Contributed by Mitch Davis on Jun 21, 2007

When Jesus said to "cut off" the eye or hand that caused one to sin ("stumble") what He meant was that we needed to cast off the heart set on the flesh. So, what causes you to stumble in your relationship with God?

Crucifying Your Idols Theme: Ridding the heart that cause us to stumble in giving our lives to God INTRODUCTION A. Problem: “If your right eye causes you to stumble…” Matt. 5:29 1. Answer: “Tear it out and throw it from you…” 2. Reason: “It is better for you to lose one of the parts of your body, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:29-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

No Turning Back

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jan 7, 2012

There are times in our spiritual lives when we want all the blessings of heaven, but with the least amount of sacrifice possible. There are times when we live our Christian lives in such a way that we seem to be saying, “What is the least amount that I ha

Opening illustration: Surprised to see an empty seat at the Super Bowl stadium, a diehard fan remarked about it to a woman sitting nearby. “It was my husband’s,” the woman explained, “But he died.” “I’m very sorry,” said the man. “You know, I’m really surprised that a relative or friend didn’t ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Curse Of Idolizing Family Over God. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 27, 2024

Idolatry is a serious offense against God, and one of the most subtle forms of idolatry is prioritizing family over our relationship with Him.

Idolatry is a serious offense against God, and one of the most subtle forms of idolatry is prioritizing family over our relationship with Him. Today, we'll explore the curse of worshipping idols over family and the importance of putting God first. Exodus 20:3-5 warns us, "You shall have ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:3-5, Matthew 10:37-39

Repent And Turn Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 24, 2022

Conviction is not enough; we must repent and turn from our sins.

REPENT AND TURN Text: Acts 2:37-41 Introduction 1. Illustration: If there is no repentance, there can be no pardon. Some years ago, a murderer was sentenced to death. The murderer’s brother, to whom the State was deeply indebted for former services, asked the governor of the State for his ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:37-41

Denomination: Methodist

Capturing God Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 17, 2013

Dominant Thought: God is beyond being captured in a work of art or mental image

If you’re from a Catholic or Lutheran background this morning, you may have been wondering why I’m going to preach about commandment #1 twice and about #9 and 10 together. That’s because those 2 particular religious systems split the Top 10 up differently, making the “no ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:4-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Warning From Heaven Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 29, 2014

Hebrews 12 is a series of B-12 shots of encouragement for the Believer to be faithful, hold the course, not turn back.

Hebrews Sermon Series “The Warning From Heaven” Hebrews 12.18-29 10/15/14 CFBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A Hebrews 12 is a series of B-12 shots of encouragement for the Believer to be faithful, hold the course, not turn back. 1 The B-12 shots come in a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:18-29

Denomination: Baptist

Show Me That Our God Is In The Camp

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 21, 2012

Today, I will attempt to show you how often, and in how many ways men try to find a cure for what ails them, rather than take the only treatment that will work, to take the case to God.

Show Me That Our God Is In The Camp And the Philistines were afraid, for they said, God is come into the camp. And they said, Woe unto us! for there hath not been such a thing heretofore. (1 Samuel 4:7) The Prince of Preachers had a sermon with a similar name: "Is God In The Camp?" Charles ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 4:7

Denomination: Baptist

When The Crowd Turns

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Apr 6, 2009

Life is good when the masses are behind us but what about when we find our message has fallen out of vogue? What are we to do when the cries turn from “Hosanna!” to “Crucify”?

Dakota Community Church April 5, 2009 When the Crowd Turns John 12:12-16 The next day the great crowd that had come for the Feast heard that Jesus was on his way to Jerusalem. They took palm branches and went out to meet him, shouting, "Hosanna!" "Blessed is he who comes in the name of ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-16

Denomination: Mennonite

The Tables Are Turning

Contributed by Charles Jones on Jul 21, 2022

God has written the synopsis of your story and even though the narrative is not looking good right now. The tables are about to be turned!

"THE TABLES ARE TURNING" TEXT 2 CHRONICLES 20:22 Many people have been in circumstances where it has felt like the enemy is controlling the scenario of your story. If you can relate to this in one or more areas, I’m here to tell you to take heart! Because the tables are about to be ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:22

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Turning Point

Contributed by David King on Apr 17, 2008

The best has not been told about your story. There is a new beginning for you in and through Christ this year. Your destiny is not in the hands of your oppressors. God will take you from obscurity to prominence because of His mercies. It is well.

THE TURNING POINT “When the LORD turned again the captivity of Zion, we were like them that dream. Then was our mouth filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing: then said they among the heathen, The LORD hath done great things for them. The LORD hath done great things for us; whereof we ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 126:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Old Gods, New Names: The Spirits Behind Post-Modern Idolatry

Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Nov 12, 2025

Idolatry is not confined to the ancient past — it is humanity’s oldest and most persistent sin. Though the names and forms have changed, the same spirits remain.

Brothers and sisters, idolatry is not a relic of the ancient world. It is the oldest sin in human history — and the most enduring. From Eden to Egypt, from Babylon to the boardroom, the human heart has always had a tendency to build altars to other gods. The names have changed, but the spirits ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:22-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Rescued From The Wrath To Come

Contributed by John Gaston on May 26, 2015

Paul revealed the 3 secrets of the success of the Thessalonian Church: their experiential faith, their candid lifestyles, and their focusing on the coming of Jesus. Every successful church should use them as a model.

RESCUED FROM THE WRATH TO COME 1 Thess. 1:1-10 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: THE SANDWICHES 1. One time Angela & I went into a pizza place in a small town to eat. They only had Pepsi, but Angela had a fountain coke in the car, so I went & got it. The manager refused to let us drink the Coke (though we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Turn From Evil, Do What Is Right.

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Sep 27, 2021

The Bible is full of warnings from God to his people to turn away from evil and do what is right. We hear but don't heed God's warnings and always face the consequences. Why are we so headstrong?

TEXT: Jeremiah 18:11-12 “Therefore, Jeremiah, go and warn all Judah and Jerusalem. Say to them, ‘This is what the lord says: I am planning disaster for you instead of good. So turn from your evil ways, each of you, and do what is right.’” But the people replied, “Don’t waste your breath. We will ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:11-12, Jeremiah 29:11, Psalm 118:29

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Mind Of The Lord Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Aug 25, 2013

God transcends words. He is beyond language. We cannot reduce Him to our experience. God is unique and different from anything in this world. He is massive, boundless, beyond all imagining. God is His own category.

I’d like to explain to you Who God is…but I can’t. Isaiah speaks of God as so massive, so far above us, that we can barely take in who He is. God surpasses human comprehension. Some people think they can put God “in a box”; that is, have Him fully figured out. How ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:12-27

Denomination: Congregational

Turning Our Hearts Toward God Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Dec 26, 2013

We need to learn from the past to live in the present as we look to the future.

I often joke that the length of my sermons seems to be inversely proportional to the length of the passage. So get comfortable and settle in because as we finish our study of the book of Malachi this morning, we’re only going to look at the final three verses of the book. But what an ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 4:4-6

Denomination: Baptist