Sermons on worshiping false gods: showing 3,076-3,090 of 214,274

Paul's Resume

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Feb 9, 2024

If they are rolling in the dough to their church or program do not go.

Paul's resume dispels the whole Prosperity Gospel. When these false apostles and prophets have a resume like Paul's I might want to hear what they have to say as that experience will prove they are wrong. Apostles and prophets that brag about their wealth and live the life of a rock ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:5-10, Matthew 7:21-23, Proverbs 19:17, 2 Corinthians 11:1-33

Denomination: Baptist

Love Feels No Burdens

Contributed by Chris Surber on May 14, 2009

The love of God is intrinsically linked with the worship of God and love for the brethren.

Love Feels No Loads, I John 5:1-6 Introduction A discus thrower developed his skills alone in his highland village in Scotland. This was in the nineteenth century, before the days of professional trainers. He made his own discus from the description he read in a book. What he didn’t know was that ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-6

Denomination: Christian Church

A House For The Lord? Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 31, 2009

This Christmas season will you be thinking about the wonder of the immortal God taking on mortal flesh; the omnipotent God appearing in the form of a helpless vulnerable baby; the only begotten Son of God coming as one of us to take on himself the punish

We hear the Christmas story every year. The same events; the same characters; the same location. We sing Christmas carols that retell the story over and over again. But I wonder how many people as they watch Carols by Candlelight on Christmas Eve will see through the sentimentality of the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 7:1-16

Denomination: Anglican

Matthew 8:1-4 - Part 1 - When My Worship And His Willingness Collide! Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Feb 20, 2010

IT'S A COLLISION OF WORSHIP AND WILLINGNESS, OF SURRENDER AND SOVEREIGNTY. As I bow before Him as my Lord and Master, and articulate to Him what only He can do in my life, Jesus says "I am willing" and another mountain is moved.

Matthew 8:1-4 - Part 1 - WHEN MY WORSHIP AND HIS WILLINGNESS COLLIDE! I was a big kid in primary school. I matured before most other boys, and towered above them. Most kids stayed away from me. It didn't help when at 14, I grew a beard. Further alienation, this time from my teachers who thought I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

He Who Alone Is Worthy Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Feb 25, 2008

When the Lamb takes the sealed scroll, all heaven erupts in a song of praise to the Lamb & falls down in worship before Him. For He alone is worthy. He alone can bring about the redemption of man & the purpose for which man & earth were created

REVELATIONS 5: 8-14 HE WHO ALONE IS WORTHY [Daniel 7:9-14] This section continues the description of the vision of the throne. The scene concerns the One who sits on the throne of heaven, the Living Beings, the elders, and myriads of angels, but the main figure ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:8-14

Denomination: Baptist

Shall We Come Before The Lord Empty Handed?

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Aug 14, 2010

When Christians approach the Lord, they should bring all of theirself. True worship involves bowing our will to His will.

I. We must Bring our Wonder - vs. 7-8b A. We are to Acknowledge His Majesty (glory) Who is glorious but the Lord? Who is strong, save our God? (Exodus 15:11) B. We are to Acknowledge His Might (strength) (Psalms 89:8) Strong enough to Save - Faithful enough to keep His Word! ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 96:7-9, Psalm 96:7-96

Denomination: Baptist

Sing To The Lord And Bless His Name

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 23, 2013

How does our singing in Church advance our mission and witness?

Feast of St. Cecilia 2013 “Sing to the Lord, bless his name; tell of his salvation from day to day.” Over and over, we read in the psalms, that our response to the saving power of God is to sing to Him. St. Augustine wrote that to sing praise to God is to pray twice. That’s so ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 96:1-2

Denomination: Catholic

Experiencing Revival

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Oct 21, 2014

Preached the weekend before our annual revival, this three-point expository sermon explores the real meaning of revival, focusing on the Word of God, the Worship of God and the Work of God.

Experiencing Revival Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 3/23/14 Recently, Ashley and I watched the movie “Princess Bride” for the first time with our kids. It’s a classic fairy-tale movie filled with romance and swashbuckling adventure. In one pivotal scene, ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-10

Denomination: Christian Church

"Relationship, Relationship, Relationship"

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Mar 17, 2015

When we live to know God’s ways and to know God more... He pours out His favor into our lives, through our relationship we have with His Son Jesus...

"RELATIONSHIP..RELATIONSHIP...RELATIONSHIP" Illus. When the 1960s ended, San Francisco’s Haight-Ashbury district reverted to high rent, and many hippies moved down the coast to Santa Cruz. They had children and got married, too, though in no particular sequence. But they didn’t name ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Making A New Start Series

Contributed by Dan Proctor on Jan 5, 2016

Many of us are familiar with the story of Noah’s Ark. Just like Noah, God in His grace has given you a new year. It is a new beginning, a fresh opportunity, a brand-new start with a new year.

Making A New Start Genesis 8:16-22 – Part 1 Introduction: 1. Many of us are familiar with the story of Noah’s Ark. A worldwide flood destroyed the world, but Noah and his family escaped. God delivered them from judgment and protected them in the ark of safety. (It is a picture of our ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 8:16-22

Denomination: Bible Church

Set Your Heart Right Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Sep 19, 2017

Rehoboam failed to treasure what he has, he abandoned the Law of the Lord and forfeited the true worship of God. Heed 2 Chron 12:14 words - let us set our heart on seeking the Lord.

Over the past 3 sermons we have been looking at King Jeroboam and his Northern Kingdom of Israel, the ten tribes that had defected. • They defected not just from David’s dynasty but from God. King Jeroboam led them into idolatry, creating another new religion, with new gods. What about the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 14:21-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Tested Over Possessions Lesson 14 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 22, 2017

When our possessions control us

A. INTRODUCTION: POSSESSING OUR POSSESSIONS – GENESIS 21:22-34 1. Why does God give us possessions? a. To serve Him. b. To care for our needs. c. To worship or please the Father. d. For our enjoyment. e. To make life easier. 2. When our possessions control us. a. Pride. b. We get our identity ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:22-34

Denomination: Baptist

A Study Of Psalm 31 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jan 2, 2018

David writes, “Be strong and take heart, all you who hope in the LORD.” Will we submit to God and be faithful, or continue to do things ourselves? Our calling is to be faithful to God, to love Him because of what He has done.

A Study of Psalm 31 Psalm 31 Introduction - Good evening … short intro on new format - Open to all, may allow more to attend due to busy schedules - Comments can be seen by all, questions can be asked through them - Invite: Advent series on SUNDAY mornings – 1 left w/ communion - Looking at ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 31:1-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Your Body: A Living Sacrifice

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Dec 5, 2020

The Lord requires our total submission to Him, living a life pleasing unto Him at all times

Your Body: A Living Sacrifice Study Text: Romans 12: 1 - 2 Introduction: - Believers should willingly offer their bodies to God as living sacrifice for His honour, praise and glory, because of His profound mercy to us in Christ. - Our greatest desire should be to live lives of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

David Faithful To Be Restored After Terrible Sin Lesson 6 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 25, 2023

David's repentance and restoration.

A. WHY DAVID GOT INTO ADULTERY: 2 SAMUEL 11 1. Didn’t fulfill his job. “The times when Kings go to war … David sent Joab … remained at Jerusalem” (2 Samuel 11:1): a. Getting older. b. His past reputation would help victory. c. This battle was smaller than past. 2. Sleeplessness: a. Walk on ...read more

Denomination: Baptist