Second Altars

4 Weeks

Big Idea of the Series

This four-week series examines the idea of idolatry in the lives of God’s people. Through examining the struggle with idol worship in the Old Testament, we see that idols are not just images people bow to but inward dispositions to place something else or someone else above God. We may have practical idols that we obsess over because we believe they’ll help us survive, or we may place our hope and trust in something that ultimately won’t save us.

Using This Series Guide

What is the Series Guide?

The Series Guide is a comprehensive resource designed to help you lead your congregation through this sermon series. It includes weekly sermon outlines, discussion questions, and key theological insights to support your teaching preparation.

Each guide has been thoughtfully crafted to provide you with both depth and flexibility as you prepare your messages.

This series includes 4 weeks of content.

What is the Series Guide Not?

The Series Guide is not a word-for-word sermon script. It's not meant to replace your own study and preparation, but rather to complement it with additional resources and structure.

It also doesn't include all media assets - those are available in the downloads section.

How Do I Use this Series Guide?

We recommend starting with the series overview to understand the big picture themes. Then, for each week, review the scripture passages, main points, and illustrations provided.

Use the discussion questions for small groups or to spark your own thinking. Feel free to adapt any content to fit your congregation's specific needs and context.