SermonWave has 22 public sermons on idolatry from 21 churches. A good place to start is “The Absurdity Of Idolatry” from Grace Baptist Church.
Sermons to start with
Chosen for how closely they stay on idolatry, then for length and how recent they are. Every sermon is the church's own recording.
The Absurdity Of Idolatry
Grace Baptist Church (Portage, IN) · November 7, 2026 · 40 min
The sermon warns that idolatry, whether literal images or modern substitutes like power, possessions, and technology, is an abomination to God. Drawing from Isaiah 44, the pastor urges the church to receive God's word, remember...
16. The Irrationality of Idolatry (Exodus: Redeemed to Worship) - Dr. Matthew Barrett 10.11.26
St. Aidan's Anglican Church (Kansas City, MO) · October 13, 2026 · 30 min
Idolatry stems from spiritual ingratitude and a distorted view of God’s absence, leading believers to manufacture substitutes that lack true divinity. While this rebellion brings shame and death, God provides mercy through medi...
Spiritual Danger Zones: Idolatry
Trinity Baptist Church (Amarillo, TX) · October 4, 2026 · 38 min
The preacher warns that external blessings do not prove God’s pleasure, citing Israel’s failure despite miracles. Idolatry, defined as loving anything more than God, leads inevitably to divine judgment and demonic association...
The Vanity of Idolatry
Bells First Baptist Church (Bells, TN) · September 21, 2026 · 30 min
Using Solomon's life and the book of Ecclesiastes, the sermon warns that spiritual decline happens gradually through compromise, idolatry, and pursuing things that cannot satisfy. Solomon, though given unmatched wisdom, drifted...
Idolatry and the Worship of Self
Dale Sadler, Birdwell's Chapel Church of Christ (Cottontown, TN) · September 10, 2026 · 32 min
The sermon argues that humans have always been prone to idolatry, crafting visible gods to gain control, predictability, and tangible security instead of trusting the unseen God. Modern idols such as money, approval, politics...
What pastors are saying
“Idolatry is man reaching out for a God we can see and touch. But the gospel is God reaching down with a Savior we can behold, follow, and trust.”
“Idolatry is the thing—or person—loved, wanted, desired, treasured, or enjoyed more than God.”
“So let me just say this again: idolatry includes worshiping God the way the pagans worship their gods.”
“What's striking to me is that God puts this complaining in the same category as idolatry and sexual immorality. It's in the category of evil.”
More sermons on idolatry
- Where is Your Trust?New Season Community Church · July 26, 2026
- 11.1.2026 - Acts: The Holy Spirit & the First Disciples - Opposition, Idolatry and Fruit - Acts 14:1-23Anacostia River Church · November 1, 2026
- Flee Idolatry! (Part 2) 1 Corinthians 10:1-22Sovereign Grace Church · April 28, 2024
- Refusing Idolatry - Sermon from Vintage Faith ChurchVintage Faith · September 27, 2026
- Ep.177 - Built for MoreGraceHill Omaha · October 29, 2026
- God's Judgment on Idolatry and Remnant HopeCornerstone Church · October 28, 2026
- Jesus the Greater Intercessor Breaking Through Fear and IdolatryParkhill Church · October 27, 2026
- The Idolatry of MoreBells First Baptist Church · September 21, 2026
- November 3 (2 Kings 16; Titus 2; Psalms 126–128; Hosea 9)Powellhurst Baptist Church · November 3, 2026
- Lessons from the WildernessThe Harvest Ministries · October 31, 2026
- 1 Corinthians 10West End Church of Christ · October 28, 2026
- 1 Corinthians 10:1-14Risen Hope Church · October 25, 2026
- The Life & Ministry of Elisha 2 ~ Jehoram's DilemmaReformed Bible Church · October 25, 2026
- What's in a Name?New City Fellowship · October 11, 2026
- Psalm 82 & The Divine Council | E4 RecapPassion Creek Church · October 27, 2026
- A Divided House | Various ScripturesAuberry Community Church · August 28, 2024
- 1 Corinthians 10:14-22Summerdale First Baptist Church · May 24, 2020
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Churches Discussing Idolatry
- GraceHill OmahaElkhorn, NE
- Hope City ChurchKingman, AZ
- Lake Country Bible ChurchSouth Haven, MN
- Life Church of Pilot RockPilot Rock, OR
- New Season Community ChurchGainesville, VA
- Salem Associate Reformed Presbyterian ChurchAtoka, TN