Playlist: Molech (topic)
Sandcastle Virtues
Sermon by Mike FordIn the mountains, remnants of the Ten Tribes of the Northern Kingdom persisted after their captivity, allowing idol worship to flourish under Josiah, including altars to Baal and sacrifices to Molech. This syncretism and idolatry had endured for hundreds of years, far longer than many modern nations have existed. The false god …
The Iniquity of the Amorites
Sermonette by Richard T. RitenbaughMolech was one of the gods of the Canaanites. Human sacrifice is associated with Molech. The place called Tophet in the Valley of Hinnom was where human sacrifice was done in Molech's name. The children of Israel were warned against that particular god in Leviticus 18:21. Human sacrifice to Molech is also mentioned in II Kings …
Behold Your King!
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsSolomon, in his disobedience, built a high place for Molech, the abomination of the people of Ammon, whose rituals involved the horrific rite of child sacrifice by fire. This act of compromise led to grave sins, as archeologists have uncovered skeletal remains of infants at sites where such brutal sacrifices occurred. These high …
The Fourth Commandment (Part 5)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughKing Solomon, despite his promising start and the immense blessings bestowed upon him by God, fell into idolatry through the influence of his many foreign wives. Among the false gods he turned to was Molech, described as the abomination of the people of Ammon. Solomon built a high place for Molech on the hill east of Jerusalem, …
Manasseh
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughIn the account of Manasseh, king of Judah, as detailed in II Chronicles 33, his reign is marked by profound wickedness, particularly in his devotion to foreign gods, including Molech. Manasseh, who reigned for fifty-five years in Jerusalem, did evil in the sight of the Lord, mirroring the abominations of the nations the Lord had …
What's Wrong With 'Here Comes the Groom'?
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsMolech was the Canaanite deity to whom Israel in times of apostasy sacrificed children. Scripture presents this practice as utterly abominable, commanding that anyone who gives descendants to Molech be put to death by stoning and cut off from the people, because the act defiles the sanctuary and profanes the holy name. The …
To Be, or Not To Be, Like Everyone Else?
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsTo keep from being swept up in the bandwagon effect of compromising with sin, we must make sure our convictions are not merely preferences.
Character Matters
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughUnlike America's presidents, in God's kingdom only those who have God's approval, those who have developed iron-clad character, will be qualified to rule.
Whose Morality Are We Following?
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsMoral legislation over the years has steadily eroded because liberal leaders have rejected biblical standards of morality in favor of personal choice.
Preparing To Be King
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughOur life is intended to be preparation for rulership in the Kingdom of God. The Bible has included instructions for preparing for rulership.
Guard Against Being an Abomination to God
Sermon by Kim MyersAn abomination is anything God hates, including idolatry, diverse weights, uncleanness, sorcery, a proud look, a lying tongue, and the shedding of innocent blood.
Deuteronomy and Idolatry
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)We are admonished to internalize the book of Deuteronomy in preparation for our future leadership roles.
Keep Yourself From Idols
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsAn idol is anything in our lives that occupies the space which should be occupied by God alone, anything having a controlling force in our lives.
The Occult
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsThe Bible condemns divination, necromancy, soothsayers, sorcery, spiritism and witchcraft, identifying all these practices as abominations, based on demonism.
Image and Likeness of God (Part Five)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe true nature of God differs greatly from the trinitarian concept. Having created us in His form and shape, God is developing us into His character image.
Abraham's Sacrifice (Part Two): Love Exemplified
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe love of Abraham for Isaac serves as an emblem for the love of the Father for His Son and for all the children of Adam and Eve.
Acts (Part Eight)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughStephen points out that historically, God has dealt with His people without land or temple, but instead through deliverers, initially rejected by their own.
The First Commandment: Idolatry
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughIdolatry is the most frequently committed sin, seen in five commandments. God challenges us to either defend our body of beliefs or drop them in favor of His.
Corporate Sin
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughWe are obligated to purge our thoughts, deeds, and words, cleaning out individual and corporate sins and replacing them with sincerity, truth, and holiness.