Podcasts about no other gods

This week we continue our series, "No Other Gods." Join us as we learn that spiritual disciplines control fleshly desires, and that everything in this life is garbage compared to Jesus.

Today is day 270 and we are studying The First Commandment. 270. What does it mean to have no other gods? It means that there should be nothing in my life more important than God and obeying his will. I should worship him only and love, revere, and trust him above all else. (Psalm 95; Jeremiah 10:6–10; Luke 16:10–15; 1 John 2:15–17) We will conclude today by praying Prayer 92.For Satisfaction in Christ found on page 673 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to anglicanchurch.net/catechism. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS. Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

This week we continue our series, "No other gods." Join us as we learn that if we say we put God first, then we must do things God's way.

In the Bible, "other gods" refers to anything—spiritual, cultural, or man‑made—that people treat as divine, trust as ultimate, or obey as if it has the authority of God.   Every generation thinks idolatry is ancient history—stone statues, carved poles, temples in far‑off lands. But the Bible is wiser than we are. It knows the human heart never stops creating gods. Not with chisels and hammers, but with desires, fears, and misplaced trust.   When God says, "You shall have no other gods before Me" (Exodus 20:3), He isn't just talking about Baal, Molech, or Asherah. He's talking about the subtle rivals that creep into our lives today.   This sermon explores what the Bible means by other gods—and how God calls us back to Himself.

In this sermon we look at Deuteronomy 5 and talk about the meaning of the first commandment.For series resources, visit citizenscharlotte.com/matthew-relationshipsFor past teaching series, visit citizenscharlotte.com/teaching

Growing up, we probably heard our parents or our teachers use the phrase “If all your friends jumped off a bridge, would you?” In Deuteronomy 13, Moses uses a similar line of reasoning to expand on the commandment to have no other gods, warning the Israelites against being led astray to worship false idols. In the same way, God calls us to not be deceived, to not be swayed, and to not be conformed, because we too are called to have no other gods.

This week we continue our series on idols. Join us as we ask, how do we continually kill the god of money?

Main Truth: Turn from your idols to worship and serve God alone. Series: The Ten CommandmentsIn this second sermon in our series looking at the 10 commandments, Pastor Mark looks at the first commandment and examines what God is requiring of us and how we turn from our idols through the rescue of Jesus Christ. Preached on 9/9/26.

This week we continue our series, "No Other Gods." Join us as we learn that only God can truly redeem; He redeems everything we are willing to surrender.

This was our second week of our 10 commandment series where we dive deeper into the 10 commandments. This week Pastor Josiah talked about the second commandment (No other Gods), where he dives deeper into giving your full allegiance to Yahweh.

This week we begin our series, "No Other Gods." Join us as we learn that we don't understand how good life can be, or how bad life can get.

Watch as Pastor Matt preaches through Exodus. You can find out more about South Woods at www.southwoodsbc.org

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This week we look at the First Word, You Shall Have No Other gods Before Me! The first commandment portrays exclusive devotion to God not as restrictive but as protective, anchored in God's acts of rescue and faithfulness to Israel.

No Other Gods - Ezekiel 8-9 - Peter Baker - 28 June 2026 by Lansdowne Church

Our culture is constantly preaching a sermon on sex. But what happens when the things we believe will satisfy us leave us wanting more?

"No Other Gods"How To Be Perfect (Part 1) (Ten Commandments Series)Exodus 20:1-3; Romans 1:18-25August 16, 2026Will Washington

No other gods; Judges 2:16-3:6; February 15; Robert Gardner

The First Commandment is no minor rule—it is the foundation of true religion and the dividing line between the living God and every counterfeit. This study of the Baptist Catechism Question 50 shows that every person already knows God exists and is without excuse for refusing Him. Scripture demands exclusive worship, yet idolatry has marked the human race—and even God's people—from the beginning. God judges this sin severely, and the commandment reaches our own hearts: What do we fear, love, trust, and serve most? Listen and be called back to the exclusive claim of the one true God.

The First Commandment is no minor rule—it is the foundation of true religion and the dividing line between the living God and every counterfeit. This study of the Baptist Catechism Question 50 shows that every person already knows God exists and is without excuse for refusing Him. Scripture demands exclusive worship, yet idolatry has marked the human race—and even God's people—from the beginning. God judges this sin severely, and the commandment reaches our own hearts: What do we fear, love, trust, and serve most? Listen and be called back to the exclusive claim of the one true God.

What happens when the pursuit of yourself becomes the very thing keeping you from becoming who you were made to be? What if the path to a full and meaningful life looks completely different than what you've been taught?

What happens when the opinions of others begin to shape who you are, and could your need to be liked be costing you more freedom than you realize?

8-2-26 PM “No Other Gods"Scripture Reading: Acts 19:21-41, Page 1279Sermon Text: Heidelberg Catechism, Lord's Day 34, Q&A 94-95, Forms & Prayers 242I. What does the first commandment require?II. What does the first commandment forbid?Rev. Ralph A. Pontier

One thing we learn from history is that people don't learn from history. What was true in ancient Israel was equally true in the Roman Empire - idols were everywhere. On Paul's missionary journeys, he would have encountered idols of every kind. In Acts 17, he visited Athens, where he would have seen numerous temples, altars, and statues dedicated to various false gods. He was deeply distressed by what he saw. Idolatry is when something or someone becomes a rival to God's exclusive glory. We are surrounded by it in our culture today. When we see it, are we deeply distressed like Paul was? Do we defend the name of the Lord and want idols in our culture erased? Or have we grown comfortable with them, tolerating them with very little resistance. And what about you? Is there anyone or anything in your life that has become a rival to God's exclusive glory?

How do you trust God when his timing doesn't make sense, his plans don't match yours, and life feels completely out of your control?

Fire. Smoke. Thunder. A trumpet blast shaking the whole camp. And the first thing this mountain-shaking God says is not a command — it's a relationship. I am the LORD your God, who brought you out of Egypt. Rescue before requirement. Character before command. That's the shape of everything that follows — including the first commandment. In this message, Pastor David walks through Exodus 20:1–3 in three movements: God's character as a Father who claims and rescues before He commands, the first commandment and what al-panai really means, and the fulfillment in Jesus Christ — who is the same voice from the burning bush, now shed in blood to rescue you from the one slavery no Pharaoh could reach. In this message: Why the first commandment is the floor everything else is built on The Hebrew al-panai — four directions: before, beside, instead of, and against Why God says "other gods" — and what the Bible actually says about whether they exist The amnesia thread: Israel forgot, the Pharisees forgot, and we forget too Why your sin, your shame, and your worst decision don't get to name you — only Jesus does Key Scriptures: Exodus 20:1–6 • Genesis 17 • Exodus 34:6 • Matthew 22:36–40 • John 8:31–34 • John 14:6 • Romans 5:8; 6:23; 10:9, 13

What if the thing keeping you from the life God has for you isn't suffering, but your pursuit of comfort?

What if the thing you believe will finally make you feel secure, successful, and satisfied is actually the thing quietly controlling your life?

What if the very thing you're counting on to give your life meaning is actually the thing quietly pulling you away from the life you were made for?

TEN | Week 1 June 7, 2026

The commandments were not given to enslave us, but enrich us. That's why we are calling this “For Our Good, Always” because within each of these 10 commandments are directions toward blessing, not away from blessing. You might think, “Well, that's great, but what if I'm one of those kinds of people who have a hard time following directions? What if all I get when I read the Ten Commandments is a massive dose of guilt? Dispense for the idea that most directions result in failure and disapproval. If these are four are good always, we should want to follow them, not have to follow them. When you as a parent give rules to your children, are you enslaving them or helping them?

This series explores the Ten Commandments as “Ten Words” spoken by a loving God who rescued his people and now invites them into a life of flourishing, fruitfulness, and communion with him rather than mere rule-keeping. The first commandment calls us to worship and trust God alone, because we inevitably become like whatever we give our ultimate love and allegiance to.

Who or what do you truly serve? You'll discover why clarity about your ultimate allegiance matters more than you think, and how the first commandment isn't about rules but about freedom. You can expect to wrestle with honest questions about where your heart truly bows—whether to God or to the subtle gods of money, success, influence, or security. You'll be challenged to examine what you depend on most, because that will eventually define you.Passages in this message:Exodus 20:1-3Matthew 6:24Matthew 22:37-40Subscribe to stay updated with the latest content from The Story!TAKE YOUR NEXT STEP HERE:Thestorygr.com/connectJOIN US IN PERSON:The Story Church475 6 Mile Road NW, Comstock Park, MI 49321You can support the ministry happening at The Story at thestorygr.com/give#thestorychurch #comstockparkmi

Exodus 20:1-3

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I greet you in Jesus' precious name! It is Tuesday morning, the 12th of May, 2026, and this is your friend, Angus Buchan, with a thought for today. We start in the Gospel of John 14:6. Remember, Thomas said to Jesus, “We do not know the way,” and “Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.” Then we go to the Book of Acts 17:22: “Then Paul stood in the midst of the Areopagus and said, “Men of Athens, I perceive that in all things you are very religious;…” That was because they were seeking to find the truth. They had many different gods but there was one inscription and it is found in verse 23, and this inscription says,”TO THE UNKNOWN GOD.”Now Paul was speaking to these learned wise men, and he was telling them about Jesus. Of course, when he saw this inscription, he said to them, “This is the Unknown God that you are seeking. His name is Jesus Christ and He is the One that you are worshipping, even if you do not know it.” I want to say to you today, there is no other god, there never was and there never will be. We need to tell people. There are many confused people, good people, and wonderful people, and they believe that all roads lead to Heaven. They do not all lead to Heaven. There is only one God and He has only one Son. His Son is Jesus Christ.Folks, it will make you unpopular. I know that because I have become very unpopular often when I say in love, “there is no other god”. You see, if you say to a person, “I love God”, they will not mind it because God is who you perceive him to be. Some people worship the trees, some people worship the stars, but when you say, “There is only One God and His name is Jesus Christ”, then all Heaven breaks loose! People say, “How can you say that?” “How can you be so self-righteous?” You say, “No, it's what the word of God says. It is what the Bible says, and we believe He is the Word, as it says in John 1:1. In the beginning was the Word and His name is Jesus. I am so proud to tell people that, and I tell them that He died for all men, not just some men, of different ages, different colours, different creeds.So today, do not be ashamed of the Gospel of Christ! Have a wonderful day.Goodbye.

Send us a text or leave a voice message!email us! twroadpodcast@gmail.comhttps://buymeacoffee.com/twrpodA listener heard our episode about “No Other Gods Before Me” and reached out with a story that forced us to continue the conversation.A deeply personal experience involving Lord Shiva.In this episode, The Wandering Road explores one of the oldest and most powerful deities still worshipped today, while unpacking what it means when ancient gods stop feeling ancient.The conversation moves through Hinduism, spiritual encounters, altered states, symbolism, and the strange persistence of divine experiences across cultures and centuries.Whether you approach this from faith, skepticism, or pure curiosity, one thing becomes clear:Humanity may have changed…But the questions never did.https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-wandering-road/id1678025434https://open.spotify.com/show/4bntTTtDjBkilDqT4rIgS7Support the showSOCIAL MEDIATwitter: @TWRoadpodcastIG: twroadpodcastWant to be a guest or share your paranormal experiences?  Email us!twroadpodcast@gmail.com

Today on Conversations, the team dives into the first of the Ten Commandments, and the importance of keeping God first in our lives then in Exodus, and now in 2026.

Send us a text or leave a voice message!email us! twroadpodcast@gmail.comhttps://buymeacoffee.com/twrpod  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-wandering-road/id1678025434https://open.spotify.com/show/4bntTTtDjBkilDqT4rIgS7In this episode, the guys from The Wandering Road team up with JJ from Southern Demonology to unpack a question that's been hiding in plain sight: Does this commandment deny other gods… or quietly acknowledge them?What starts as a simple question quickly turns into a deep dive through ancient belief systems, where multiple gods weren't just accepted they were expected. The conversation explores how early religious traditions may have been less about eliminating other deities and more about prioritizing allegiance.Along the way, the discussion branches into the fascinating intersection of power and divinity. Figures like Alexander the Great and Julius Caesar didn't just lead empires they blurred the line between ruler and god, shaping how people understood authority, worship, and legacy.Of course, it wouldn't be The Wandering Road without the usual mix of humor, side tangents, and sharp back-and-forth that keeps things grounded while the ideas get big.This episode isn't about giving answers—it's about asking the kind of questions that make history feel a lot less settled than we thought.Because maybe the real mystery isn't whether there's one god…Support the showSOCIAL MEDIATwitter: @TWRoadpodcastIG: twroadpodcastWant to be a guest or share your paranormal experiences?  Email us!twroadpodcast@gmail.com

This first commandment  teaches us how to understand everything that follows.

The 10 Commandments E4 — Before Yahweh gives the 10 Commandments to Israel, he reminds them that he is the God who liberated them from slavery and is entering into a covenant with them. So how does this connect with the first commandment, “You will have no other gods before me”? And what does that even mean? In this episode, Jon and Tim walk through the 1st Commandment, exploring how a command about ultimate allegiance can keep the newly liberated people of Israel (and us) free. FULL SHOW NOTES For chapter-by-chapter summaries, biblical words, referenced Scriptures, and reflection questions, check out the full show notes for this episode. CHAPTERS Recap and the Scene When God Gives the 10 Commandments (0:00-12:38) “Before My Face” (12:38-24:09) The Meaning of “No Other Elohim” (24:09-33:11) Allegiance That Leads to Life (33:11-41:21) OFFICIAL EPISODE TRANSCRIPT View this episode's official transcript. THE 10 COMMANDMENTS BIBLEPROJECT TRANSLATION View our full translation of the 10 Commandments. REFERENCED RESOURCES Find the related animated video for this episode here. Check out Tim's extensive collection of recommended books. SHOW MUSIC “Coffee Crash” by Lofi Sunday feat. Me & The Boys “Stillness” by Lofi Sunday feat. dannyfreeman “Faith (Mustard Seed)” by Lofi Sunday feat. Zairis Téjion BibleProject theme song by TENTS SHOW CREDITS Production of today's episode is by Lindsey Ponder, producer, and Cooper Peltz, managing producer. Tyler Bailey and Aaron Olsen edited today's episode and provided the sound design and mix. JB Witty writes the show notes. Our host and creative director is Jon Collins, and our lead scholar is Tim Mackie. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Relationships are one of God's greatest gifts—but they were never meant to take His place. In this message, we explore how even good relationships can slowly become idols when we look to people for the identity, peace, and fulfillment that only Jesus can provide. Discover how putting Jesus back at the center allows us to love others in a healthier, God-honoring way. Subscribe to be notified of new videos: https://www.youtube.com/c/ValleyRealLife Follow us on Instagram: @valleyreallife Like us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/valleyreallife Take your next step and connect with us: http://www.vrl.church/connect Are you ready to say YES to following Jesus?: http://www.vrl.church/connect Submit a prayer request: http://www.vrl.church/prayer Partner with us: http://www.vrl.church/give #ValleyRealLife2026 #ValleyRealLifeRecap #ValleyRealLifeQuestions #Bible #ValleyRealLifeChurch #ValleyRealLife #VRL #DanShields #Spokane #SpokaneValley #ChurchinSpokane #OnlineChurchSpokane #OnlineChurch #OnlineChurchService #ChurchSpokane #ChurchSpokaneValley #FaithThatLasts #SpiritualGrowth #YoureInvited #SermonSeries #ChurchOnline #NoOtherGods #idolofrelationships

In this message from our “No Other Gods” series, we explore the Idol of Pleasure—the belief that happiness and fulfillment can be found in chasing experiences, comfort, and temporary satisfaction. Looking at the life of King Solomon in Ecclesiastes, we discover that even unlimited wealth, power, and pleasure ultimately left him empty. This sermon challenges us to realign our hearts, reminding us that while pleasure can satisfy the moment, only faith and trust in God can define our future and truly fulfill the deepest longings of our lives. Subscribe to be notified of new videos: https://www.youtube.com/c/ValleyRealLife Follow us on Instagram: @valleyreallife Like us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/valleyreallife Take your next step and connect with us: http://www.vrl.church/connect Are you ready to say YES to following Jesus?: http://www.vrl.church/connect Submit a prayer request: http://www.vrl.church/prayer Partner with us: http://www.vrl.church/give #ValleyRealLife2026 #ValleyRealLifeRecap #ValleyRealLifeQuestions #Bible #ValleyRealLifeChurch #ValleyRealLife #VRL #DanShields #Spokane #SpokaneValley #ChurchinSpokane #OnlineChurchSpokane #OnlineChurch #OnlineChurchService #ChurchSpokane #ChurchSpokaneValley #FaithThatLasts #SpiritualGrowth #YoureInvited #SermonSeries #ChurchOnline #NoOtherGods #idolofpleasure #solomon