Idolatry on SermonAudio

Visiting preacher Ryan Holloway interprets Zephaniah 1 as a divine fire alarm designed to jolt listeners out of spiritual complacency and into urgent repentance. His exposition examines the extent, severity, cause, and fulfillment of God's judgment, highlighting how Judah's idolatry, syncretism, and reliance on earthly security provoked divine wrath. He further argues that while historical events...

This sermon explores the theological necessity of God's judgment on Israel and the subsequent promise of restoration in Ezekiel 36. It argues that God's primary motivation for acting is not human merit but the vindication of His own holy name, which was profaned by Israel's idolatry and violence. The message emphasizes that true spiritual renewal requires divine intervention, specifically the remo...

This sermon examines the sin of covetousness as a form of idolatry that enslaves the heart and hinders spiritual victory. By analyzing the parable of the rich fool, the message highlights how attaching one's identity and security to material wealth leads to emptiness and judgment, contrasting this with the sufficiency found in the Kingdom of God. The teaching urges believers to reject the anxiety...

The sermon centers on the command in Jude 21 to keep oneself in the love of God, presenting this as a daily, active responsibility rather than a passive state. It argues that maintaining this divine love requires believers to anchor their identity in the sacrifice of Christ, diligently keep His commandments, and meditate on His Word with the same intensity as romantic love. The message further emp...

Many Christians do get caught up in rules to make themselves feel better about their lives. Yet, in the gospel, we have a great deal of freedom! We just watch to ensure that we don't use that freedom to bring offense against the gospel message. -Notes: https://pastormarksbury.blogspot.com/2026/10/sermon-freedom-for-sake-of-gospel-1-cor.html -Livestream: https://lwbcfruita.org/live -Donations: http...

The idolater tries to convince himself that he has not gone after his idols, but the symptoms and outcomes of his idolatry expose him.

The idolater tries to convince himself that he has not gone after his idols, but the symptoms and outcomes of his idolatry expose him.

This sermon examines Deuteronomy 4:25-31, where Moses prophesies Israel's future idolatry, resulting in national destruction and exile, yet promises that God will not ultimately abandon His covenant people. The message highlights the tension between human responsibility for sin and God's sovereign mercy, arguing that the ability to seek God after ruin is itself a gift of divine grace. By connectin...

When the Shepherd-King comes, he will save a remnant of his people from something and for something. Importantly, they will be saved not only from oppressive enemies "without," they will also be saved from their own idolatrous enemies "within." They must be delivered from both external and internal threats. The result is that they can then live among the nations, paradoxically, as both a force of...

God's almighty, infinite power cannot be thwarted, nor can He be defeated by anyone for all eternity.

To God alone be the glory 1. A warning against idolatry 2. God alone is worthy to receive all Glory 3. Live humbly and glorify your God

• Brother Dustin Wright connected trust with waiting for God's promises. God will swallow up death and wipe away tears (Isaiah 25:8). Though this promise is not yet fulfilled, it is certain. • Christian hope is not wishful thinking. It is confidence based on God's unfailing Word and His sustaining power throughout history. Since God's promises are trustworthy, believers can wait humbly and confide...

A wealthy young man comes to Jesus believing he's only missing one last piece to complete his spiritual collection. But Jesus exposes the truth: the "one thing" he lacks is actually everything. This sermon explores how our instinct to collect—whether possessions, achievements, or even moral accomplishments—reveals deeper beliefs and misplaced affections. Through Jesus' encounter with the rich youn...

WHY TWELVE STONES? "When God Put a Nation into a Memorial" Joshua 4:1–9, 19–24 KJV Why did God command Joshua to take exactly twelve stones from the Jordan River? Why not seven, ten, or twenty? Because those twelve stones carried a message greater than the stones themselves! When Israel crossed the Jordan on dry ground, God commanded twelve men, one from each tribe, to carry a stone from the river...

This sermon examines Deuteronomy 12 and 13, emphasizing the command for Israel to destroy pagan worship sites and establish centralized worship at the place chosen by the Lord. The central theme is the exclusivity of God's claim on His people, illustrated by the repeated phrase "the Lord your God," which highlights a personal and possessive relationship rather than a distant deity. The text warns...

Theme: Since idols abound even in our modern world, God warns us against idolatry as a church, as families, and as individuals 1. As a Church 2. As Households 3. As Individuals

This sermon examines the spiritual privileges of the nation of Israel, including their redemption, sustenance, and divine presence, to illustrate that spiritual privilege does not guarantee faithfulness. The central message warns believers against the sinful practices of lust, idolatry, fornication, and murmuring, which led to the judgment of the majority of the Exodus generation. By contrasting I...

This sermon explores the oracle against Egypt in Isaiah 19, illustrating how God strikes down human reliance on political alliances, economic stability, and worldly wisdom to reveal the futility of trusting in anything other than Him. The preacher argues that Judah's desire to ally with Egypt mirrors the human tendency to seek security in created things rather than the Creator, leading to societal...

1 Corinthians chapters 8 and 9, focuses on Christian liberty and how believers should navigate situations that might cause others to stumble. Paul was addressing questions from the Corinthian church about eating meat sacrificed to idols. In this lesson we learn believers should adapt their approach when sharing their faith with others based on different people's cultural backgrounds and spiritual...

What is idolatry? Join us as we explore this vital question through Heidelberg Catechism #95.

The sermon examines the narrative of King Jeroboam in 1 Kings 12 to illustrate the danger of compromising biblical truth for the sake of popularity and convenience. It argues that Jeroboam's fear of losing his kingdom led him to establish a counterfeit worship system, reflecting a modern tendency to seek the blessings of Christianity without the strain of sanctification. The message emphasizes tha...

This sermon explores the book of Exodus as a cohesive narrative of God's redemptive work, culminating in the filling of the tabernacle with His glory in chapter 40. It argues that salvation is entirely God's work, from initial justification through the blood of Christ to the ongoing process of sanctification, which He promises to complete. The preacher emphasizes that believers can rest in this as...

Israel had a weakness for idols for Egypt! Gentiles are warned against them in N.T. Idols give no benefit and blind it's followers.