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  • David Owens avatar

    Learning From Lament Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Sep 14, 2020
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    In addition to the benefits we experience as we pray lament prayers, there are also important things that we can learn through our suffering and times of lament. Using the book of Lamentations, we learn at least two important lessons.

    A. One Sunday, a minister decided that a visual demonstration would add emphasis to his sermon, so as he stood before the congregation, he placed four worms into four separate jars. 1. He explained he was putting the first worm into a jar with alcohol, the second worm into a jar filled with ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Idol Of Stoicism: Philadelphia Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Jan 7, 2010
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    The Church has two options: it can be proactive and walk through the doors that are opened to it or it can wait passively and watch opportunities to come and go

    AMERICAN IDOLS: LOOKING AT OURSELVES AND OUR LOYALTIES THROUGH THE EYES OF JESUS THE FIRST SUNDAY OF THE NEW YEAR THE IDOL OF STOICISM: PHILADELPHIA REVELATION 3:7-13 Sermon Objective: The Church has two options: it can be proactive and walk through the doors that are opened to it or it can ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Returning

    Contributed by Chad Overton on Aug 24, 2011
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    A word for the people of God to turn from their selfishness, free themselves from the bondage of sin, and return to God's favor and providence.

    The Returning Daniel 1:1-2 1In the third year of the reign of Jehoiakim king of Judah came Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon unto Jerusalem, and besieged it. 2And the Lord gave Jehoiakim king of Judah into his hand, with part of the vessels of the house of God: which he carried into the land of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    What If God Turned Away From Us? Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Jun 6, 2011
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    I cannot help but see a progression in our society where we are moving at an ever greater pace away from the biblical principles we were founded on and the god of our founders. Recent decision in our government and courts have only provided evidence in s

    WHAT IF GOD TURNED AWAY FROM US? HOSEA 9:1-17 INTRODUCTION: I CANNOT HELP BUT SEE A PROGRESSION IN OUR SOCIETY WHERE WE ARE MOVING AT AN EVER GREATER PACE AWAY FROM THE BIBLICAL PRINCIPLES WE WERE FOUNDED ON AND THE GOD OF OUR FOUNDERS. RECENT DECISION IN OUR GOVERNMENT AND COURTS HAVE ONLY ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Turning Away From Sin And Its Enslavement

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Dec 13, 2011
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    This message is test #2 that proves if you really love God like you should.

    Do you really love God? REPEAT. We need to be sure if we really love God the way God expects. And I have to ask the question “Do you consistently turn from sin or do you find that you have some little habits that are sinful and you just can’t seem to break away from them? Are you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Black Sheep

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Oct 7, 2021
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    Jezebel was the stimulus that moved King Ahab to violate the Torah and turning to evil and idolatry. Something similar was happening in Thyatria. Don't let it happen in your church.

    “The Black Sheep” Rev. 2:18-29 Michael H. Koplitz This letter to the church at Thyatira is the longest of the seven letters. It’s symbolism focuses on a woman named Jezebel. I am sure that you all have heard that name before. We tend to use it today in a similar way that was used in the letter to ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Watch Out For Idols

    Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Oct 1, 2010
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    We are given an express command from God not to put anything before Him. So tonight I want us to search our hearts and find out if there are any idols in our lives, and without reservation rip them out of our lives.

    Watch out for Idols Exodus 20:4-6 Introduction In our world we have many people who have ‘idols’ in their lives… like Robbie Williams, a British pop singer, spoke on BBC Radio in July 2001… Williams said, “…I haven’t had a drink or done drugs for seven ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Truth About Idol's: Tearing Down Americas False Idols

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Sep 28, 2005
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    Idolatry is not just bowing down or offering sacrifices to a false God. It is anything that takes your trust and or loyalty away from the true living God. Idolary is at oppostion and inconsittent with Jesus, Idolatry is participation with demons, Idolatr

    Intro: When we think about Idol worship in America I would think that most people think of Native American Totem poles, Buddhists, Ancient Egypt, Ancient Greeks and Romans. Idolatry is not limited to simply bowing down before graven images, or burning incense or offering gifts to a physical ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    In God's Time PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 31, 2023
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    This sermon explores the importance of preparedness and unwavering faith in God, even in uncertain times, using the parable of the ten virgins.

    Good morning, everyone! It's always a joy to see your smiling faces and feel the warmth of your fellowship. We're here to share in the Word, to grow in our faith, and to be inspired to live out the love of Christ in our daily lives. Before we get into the meat of our sermon today, I'd like to share ...read more

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  • Troy McGahan avatar

    The Majesty Of God And The Worthlessness Of Idols

    Contributed by Troy Mcgahan on Apr 30, 2015
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    Consider God's majesty in his creation but also in his character.

    The Majesty of God and the worthlessness of idols Ps 115:1 Not unto us, O LORD, not unto us, but unto thy name give glory, for thy mercy, and for thy truth's sake. Ps 115:2 Wherefore should the heathen say, Where is now their God? Ps 115:3 But our God is in the heavens: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When God Turned Away Series

    Contributed by Philip Cooper on Mar 6, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,430 views

    The fourth of Jesus’ sayings from the Cross.

    WHEN GOD TURNED AWAY (#4 in the series CrossWords) Mark 15:33-35 Introduction: Jesus was on the Cross for approximately six hours. For three hours man did his worst. For three hours God did His best. C. S. Lewis captured the Cross event in a poem: "Love’s as hard as nails, Love is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Idol Worship

    Contributed by Michael Ghaly on Aug 25, 2015
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    when there is confusion at any area of life there must me spiritual warfare. this warfare may come by worshiping idols.

    Judges: Judges 17:6,1-13 Idolatry-----Idol Worship “‘You must not make for yourselves idols, so you must not set up for yourselves a carved image or a pillar, and you must not place a sculpted stone in your land to bow down before it, for I am the LORD your God. Lev 26:1 What is ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Cross Is No Idol

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Mar 25, 2006
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    4th Sunday in Lent, Series B. Although Hezekiah had to smash the serpent Moses made of bronze, the cross of Christ is forever our salvation.

    4th Sunday in Lent March 26, 2006 “Series B” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, as we move through this season of Lent, and closer to our remembrance of your Son’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    As The World Turns Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Jul 12, 2017
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     | 8,884 views

    It seems we live in constant flux -- the world is changing and usually away from God. This lesson takes a look at how Daniel and his friends dealt with their world as it changed from Israel to Babylon.

    1. War of the Worlds was written by HG Wells in 1897. It is one of the earliest stories of conflict between mankind and an extraterrestrial race. It was performed as a Halloween episode on radio by Orson Welles on OCT 30, 1938. It allegedly caused mass panic. It was presented as a series of News ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    American Idols Series

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Apr 21, 2006
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     | 5,383 views

    Paul focuses on the fact that if anything, or anyone, sits on the throne of your life other than Jesus that is called idolartry.

    American Idols (04-02-06) Romans 1:22-31 Pastor Jeff Williams American Idols? How many of you watch American Idol? Do you get angry when your favorite performer is voted off? Would like to sing in front of Simon Cowell? Me neither! In our country, there are a lot of American Idols. I’m ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational