Sermons on Worshiping Idols:

Do You Need Everything You Have?

Contributed by Matthew Davaughn Cox on Apr 9, 2013

Is there room for God in your life?

I. Sometimes in our lives we get distracted by the things around us. Not on purpose it just happens that way sometimes. We get caught up in the things that we do in life, and sometimes we forget about God. II. Anything that we place before God is not a good thing. It is not a good thing because ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:21

Denomination: *other

You Can’t Pull A Fast One Over On Me

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 16, 2018

A study in the book of Exodus 14: 1 – 31

Exodus 14: 1 – 31 You can’t pull a fast one over on me 14 Now the LORD spoke to Moses, saying: 2 “Speak to the children of Israel, that they turn and camp before Pi Hahiroth, between Migdol and the sea, opposite Baal Zephon; you shall camp before it by the sea. 3 For Pharaoh will say of the ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Four Great Freedoms In Christ Sermon Iii: Freedom Of Worship Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Sep 11, 2019

A priceless gift - a blessing that we often take for granted and do not realize how much we would grieve if we lost it - is Freedom of Worship, as a nation and as an individual. Therefore, exercise it!

FOUR GREAT FREEDOMS IN CHRIST SERMON III: FREEDOM OF WORSHIP Did you ever lose something that meant a lot to you and you never really appreciated how much it meant to you until you lost it? I suppose every one of us at one time or another has lost, for example, a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:10

Searching

Contributed by Damien Saylor on Aug 23, 2020

What are we searching for in this age of seclusion? Is it God/Jesus, or is it something else to fill our time?

Sermon- Searching outline - I noticed an article the other day that was asking if binge watching tv shows taking the place of Christ now. - I hadn’t really thought of it. Q- How much time do we spend with the Lord each day? Q- Is it less now, now that many are at home, or is it less? - ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 25:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

De-Pendence Day

Contributed by James Bryant on Jul 2, 2002

Should we look at the 4th of July as being truly Independent? Here’s another look...

(Please note that the references used below are not all "word-for-word" quotes from the afore mentioned names. In one reference, (Thomas Jefferson) it is merely a culmination of words that he was implying.) "DEPEND-ENCE DAY" Psalms 33:12-22 (12) Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord; ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 31:12-22

Denomination: Baptist

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

My Life As A Worshiper (1 Of 6) Series

Contributed by Mark Mcnees on Apr 24, 2007

A series called MyLife: Improving Your Profile. Basically, it’s a series looking at the phenomenon known as MySpace and using it as an extended metaphor to moving us closer to the heart and mind of God.

MyLife As a Worshiper By Pastor Mark McNees This message was originally given at Element3 Church in Tallahassee FL. To download this message’s corresponding PowerPoint, audio, and artistic elements for free please visit www.element3.org Hey, I’m Mark. I’m pastor here and we are starting a new ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:22-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Not To Worship God Series

Contributed by Todd Riley on Feb 5, 2002

An exposition of Exodus 20:4-6

Islington Baptist Church February 3, 2002 Exodus 20:4-6 Scripture reading: Exodus 32 Series: The 10 Commandments How not to worship God A few years ago I made a mistake. I was visiting an elderly Christian lady who happened to have a lamp, but no ordinary lamp. The lamp had a big fat ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

What Does It Mean That The Day Of The Lord Will Come?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jan 7, 2024

The people of Judah had become prosperous and smug in their relationship with God and it can be applied to believers today.

What Does It Mean That the Day of The Lord Will Come? Joel 2:12-13, 2:28-32 The book of Joel is one of warning to the people of Judah and can be applied to believers today. The people of Judah had become prosperous and smug in their relationship with God. While underestimating God, they had become ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:12-13, Joel 2:28-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Longing For Home Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jan 23, 2018

In this continuation of our Genesis sermon series, we look at Jacob finally deciding to leave his uncle Laban and return home.

Jacob Longs for Home Text: Genesis 31:1 – 21 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Ok; before we get into our text this morning, let’s review what we saw last week. Now last time, in chapter 30, verses 25 – 26 we saw that Jacob came to Laban and asked to be freed from his obligations and allowed to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 31:1-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Cleansing Our Temple

Contributed by Eric Olson on Nov 13, 2003

Josiah’s movement to reform God’s people, removing idol worship and cleansing the temple sets an example for us. We need to rid idols in our life and cleanse OUR temple.

Josiah and God’s Word Purpose: Believers need to love God and His word and eliminate things from their lives that weaken their loyalty to the Lord. Scripture Studied: 2 Chronicles 34:1-33 Key Verse: “Your word is a lamp unto my feat and a light unto my path.” Ps. 119:105 I. Examine Josiah and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 34:1-33, Psalm 119:105

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Getting Ready For Worship Series

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jul 7, 2009

This study teaches us how to get ready for worship.

When you come to worship do you prepare yourself for a worship experience? What do I mean, prepare yourself? The 24th Psalm addresses this question. In verse 3 it raises the question. " Who may ascend into the hill of the Lord? Or who may stand in His holy place?" This Psalm discusses the question ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Making God In Our Image

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 21, 2010

2nd Commandment. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Making God in our image Reading: Exodus chapter 20 verses 4-6. ILL: • A husband came down to breakfast and was delighted to hear his wife say; • "Darling you are a model husband'. • Now he was so flattered by the remark; • That latter on that day he decided to look up ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:4-6

Denomination: Brethren

Hate Your Family Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 12, 2021

There is no such thing as an instant disciple. Look at the word for a minute in your mind, to be a disciple it takes discipline.

If you didn’t bring a Bible with you, you’ll need one today. And we’ve provided you with one if you didn’t bring it. Turn with me to Luke 14:25-35 or page 1111 in the black books in front of you, there in your pews. If I asked you who Mary Lucy Phalen is, would you immediately recognize that name? ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35

Denomination: Baptist

Sunday: The Big Show

Contributed by Troy Borst on Aug 20, 2007

What should church and worship be? What should be our attitude as we enter the sanctuary? Spirit and Truth

“SUNDAY: THE BIG SHOW” JOHN 4:20-24 INTRODUCTION… Video “Sports Sunday: The Big Show” from Bluefishtv.com I.. SUNDAY: THE BIG SHOW There are so many things that a worship service is not. The comedic video that you just watched showed the Organized Church Rivalry Association… which is of course ...read more

Scripture: John 4:20-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ