The Museum of Idolatry

Worst Easter Promo EVER!

Easter at Central 2013 from Central Christian AZ on Vimeo.

Laughing for Jesus?? NOT!!

Crazy Train "Praise Song"?

Nothing like including Ozzy Osbourne's Crazy Train in in the "Praise and Worship" set at church.

Jewish Temple, Islamic Center, Episcopalian Church to Exist on 1 Property

Who cares if God commands that “You shall have no other gods before me.” (Exod. 20:2–3) or that Christians are instructed “Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers. For what partnership has righteousness with lawlessness? Or what fellowship has light with darkness?” (2 Cor. 6:14)? Grand visions of religious unity in Omaha, NE are far more important now a days than what God has commanded in scripture.

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Ron Jeremy's Latest Church Appearance

Porn star speaks at Hudsonville church

Faith and the Force??

L: May the Force be with you.

C: And also with you.

L: And now for a reading from the Gospel of Luke.

The Episcopal Church of the Ascension, had decided that their fall outreach teaching series will draw the parallels between the Christian faith and the pantheistic Buddhist religion presented in the Star Wars movies. Ahem...we seem to remember that scripture states, “what fellowship has light with darkness? What accord has Christ with Belial? Or what portion does a believer share with an unbeliever?” (2 Corinthians 6:14–15) So why would a Christian church try to syncretize Christianity with a false and idolatrous religion? Answer: Because said "church" doesn't believe teach and confess Biblical Christianity.

NewSpring's "Take the Land" Campaign GROSSLY Misrepresents Church Attendance Stats in Bid for $$Millions

In the latest fundraising video put out by Perry Noble and NewSpring "Church" they are literally asking for 10's of millions of dollars and the justification for all this money is their claim that 85% of the residents of South Carolina don't attend church. This is absolutely NOT TRUE!! In fact, the numbers aren't even close.

According to Gallup, 56% of the people in South Carolina attend Church on Sunday's.(Online Source)

Here's NewSpring's latest fundraising video that claims that only 15% of South Carolinians attend church.

Take The Land - 2012 from NewSpring Media on Vimeo.

This is a HUGE disparity and the type of error that makes you question the motives and character of the leadership of NewSpring!

Yoga on the Prayer Labyrinth in a Cathedral?

There's nothing "Christian" about this!

Yoga on the Labyrinth - with Darren Main from Nick Moone @ Documentary Designs on Vimeo.

Lady Gaga's Telephone and REALLY Bad Church Karaoke

Proclaimers "church" in Norwich, England thought this was appropriate to perform in "church".

Tommy Sparger Bonus Exhibit

Although, the Museum of Idolatry is an equal heresy reporting service, Tommy Sparger sent us a tweet expressing disappointment that his Father's Day video wasn't featured in the Museum.

sooooooo.....we've decided to post the video as a 'bonus exhibit'!

BTW, Tommy, LOVE the wig! But, you look like you're trying to pass a kidney stone.

Update June 22nd: Since posting this exhibit we've learned that Tommy Sparger and the folks at North Point reworked the lyrics for the song America F*** Yeah in order to make this video. You can listen to the original song by clicking here Warning: Don't Click that link if you don't want to hear the f-bomb repeated about 50 times!!

Rock Revival??

“You leave the commandment of God and hold to the tradition of men.”” (Mark 7:8)

This so-called 'revival' is the epitome of 'traditions of men' AND will feature music by Lady Gaga!

“You adulterous people! Do you not know that friendship with the world is enmity with God? Therefore whoever wishes to be a friend of the world makes himself an enemy of God.” (James 4:4)

UP YOURS the "Sermon" Series

Here's a clever marketing idea that is sure to draw a crowd...take a really offensive phrase like "UP YOURS" and make it the title of your "sermon" series.

Thanks "Church" Relevant for taking Christianity to an all new LOW.

Rick Warren Takes Swipe at Cross-Centered Hermeneutic

Apparently Rick Warren hasn't learned that the scarlet thread of redemption that runs through all of scripture is about Jesus Christ, oh and it was Jesus that taught us this.

“And he said to them, “O foolish ones, and slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have spoken! Was it not necessary that the Christ should suffer these things and enter into his glory?” And beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, he interpreted to them in all the Scriptures the things concerning himself.” (Luke 24:25–27)

“You search the Scriptures because you think that in them you have eternal life; and it is they that bear witness about me, yet you refuse to come to me that you may have life.” (John 5:39–40)

The Apostle Paul, also understood that all of scripture is about Christ and the Cross. Here's what Paul wrote:

“For I decided to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ and him crucified.” (1 Corinthians 2:2)

We also find it very telling that Rick Warren has publicly critiqued those faithful pastors who preach Christ and the Cross from every passage of scripture but he hasn't said ONE WORD in criticism of his disciples like Steven Furtick, Perry Noble and others who, Sunday after Sunday, read THEMSELVES into every passage of scripture, including the Gospels. Click Here to hear an egregious example of this from the Code Orange Revival.

After listening to that "revival sermon" read this: “we do not preach ourselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord, and ourselves as your servants for Jesus’ sake” (2 Corinthians 4:5)

'Porn King' Ron Jeremy To Visit Seeker-Driven Church

Apparently, "pastor" Miles McPherson believes we all have a lot that we could learn from an unrepentant porn king.

"He's not a Christian, he's living a sinful life in people's eyes and his lifestyle is contrary to the Bible but still, we're obligated to love him," said McPherson. Despite all of these things that Biblically prohibit Ron Jeremy from speaking in Church, McPhereson invited him anyway so that he can "share" some things this Sunday, during church. The rest of the story can be read here.

How to Order What You Want From God

The hottest regions of hell are reserved for men such as Rickie Rush. The word "blasphemy" is not strong enough to describe what you're about to see.

A "New" Christianity?

Do you hate that old time, historic Chrisitanity? No problem! Apparently individual congregations can just invent their own "Christianities" as they see fit. Case and point: Ivyland New Church doesn't like how the historic Christian faith has always been in agreement with what God has revealed in scripture regarding the fact that those who've been brought to repentance and faith in Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of their sins will spend eternity with Christ while those who persist in sin and unbelief will spend eternity in the Lake of Fire (Rev. 20:14, 21:7-8), soooooo they just made up their own "Christianity". The sign speaks for itself.

More Circus Church

This is a prime example of what the "church" has sunk to.

Seriously, we don't go to church to see bearded ladies, dog tricks or clowns. We go to church to hear God's word and the good news of Christ and Him crucified for our sins.

This video records the sermon opening from a recent 'sermon' at Northridge Church, Plymouth, MI.

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***The Last Word*** If you'd like to hear this sermon, it was reviewed on the Fighting for the Faith radio program. Click Here to listen.

The Opposite Heresy of a Heresy Isn't the Truth

This is NOT the Christian or Biblical response to the sin of homosexuality. This is hateful, repugnant, and contrary to the preaching of repentance and the forgiveness of sins.

Avengers "Sermons"

This is what happens when a pastor abdicates his responsibility to preach the word and whores after the world.

Both videos are advertising sermons that are being 'preached' this opening weekend for The Avengers.

Ozzy Osbourne's Crazy Train at NewSpring Florence

"Praise and Worship" time has hit a new low thanks to Perry Noble and the "praise" band at his Florence multi-site.

Here's video of Ozzy Osbourne's Crazy Train being performed in a "church" service.

Joel Osteen Welcomes Oprah Winfrey

Are Magic Circles Being Taught by Zondervan & Mark Batterson??

Watch this video and ask yourself a few questions:

Why would Zondervan, a Christian publishing company, be publishing a book and small group curriculum based on a story from the Jewish Mishnah?

What exactly is the difference between what Batterson and Zondervan are promoting and a Magic Circle?

Where does the Bible teach us to employ "Prayer Circles"?

Where does the Bible teach us that if we employ Prayer Circles that God will multiply miracles to us?

Move Over Worship Time, The Monsters are Coming to Getcha

Does anybody remember that not too long ago people would spend time in church praising and worshiping the LORD? Now, church has become a place where your up and coming starlet can get some much needed 'stage time'. Don't worry we're sure that God understands how important it is for your daughter to get some practice under her belt before next year's American Idol auditions. From the sound of it, she really needs it.

Thanks again goes to Circus by the Glades for yet another relevant exhibit here in the Museum of Idolatry.

Love Your Unsaved Neighbor by Beating the Snot Out of Him!

Nothing quite captures the love that Jesus has for the world like a Mix Martial Arts smack down in your church's parking lot.

Holy Rollers-The True Story of Card Counting Christians

Maybe these guys can use their winnings to open a Christian Strip Club?

Singing the Praises of Me, the Prodigy

From Steven Furtick's church Self-Worship Center

"I'm A Prodigy" Light Suit Element from Elevation Church on Vimeo.

Sure does sound a lot like's Lucifer's praise of himself:

““How you are fallen from heaven, Lucifer, son of Dawn! How you are cut down to the ground, you who laid the nations low! You said in your heart, ‘I will ascend to heaven; above the stars of God I will set my throne on high; I will sit on the mount of assembly in the far reaches of the north; I will ascend above the heights of the clouds; I will make myself like the Most High.’ But you are brought down to Sheol, to the far reaches of the pit.” (Isaiah 14:12–15)

The Real Talladega Nights Prayer

Really?!?!?!

Sympathy for the Devil???

This was performed in Northpoint Church Adult Youth Group, Springfield, MO on Easter Sunday, 2011.

Flash Eucharist??

You've heard of Flash Mobs, well here we have a Flash Eucharist.

There is only ONE word for this: Blasphemy

These liberal, gay affirming "clergy" may want to consider what scripture says regarding the Eucharist:

“Therefore, whoever eats the bread or drinks the cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty of sinning against the body and blood of the Lord. A man ought to examine himself before he eats of the bread and drinks of the cup. For anyone who eats and drinks without recognizing the body of the Lord eats and drinks judgment on himself.” (1 Corinthians 11:27–29)

Painful to Watch, Relevance

In the never ending quest maintain relevance, the church is only spiraling down in to the abyss. This video, promoting small groups is a prime example.

Summer Growth Groups from EastLake Tri-Cities on Vimeo.

Low Flying Cherubim?

Safe Sex the Sermon Series!?!?

Billed as, "Biblical Protection for Maximum Pleasure" this sermon series ought to be a hit with the pagans. Thanks Church on the Journey for taking church marketing to a new low.

Oh and here's the best part. This is what is on the other side of this post card mailer. That's quite a mixed message! Would you bring your child to an Easter Egg hunt advertised with Safe Sex?

Focker Sermon Series Material?

Imagine showing up to church next week and discovering that your pastor has decided to preach on the Focker movies. Thanks to Wing Clips your pastor can preach about the life experiences of Greg Focker for 20% less. Thanks Wing Clips. Ugh.

F'd Up Sermon Series??

Brickcity Community Church's pastor thinks this is an appropriate way to market their church.

Pole Dancing for Jesus?

Pole Dancing for Jesus: MyFoxHOUSTON.com

Spin The Bottle Sermon Series?!?!

Troy Gramling of Potential "Church" in Cooper City, Fl has found a very clever way to attract pagans to his "church"... do a sermon series about the game Spin The Bottle complete with an edgy question about sexual positions. No snarky commentary necessary this video speaks for itself.

Whoopee Cushion Sermon Series?!?

Tommy Sparger, pastor self-help guru of Northpoint Church in Sprinfield, MO has had an epiphany. Apparently, the good folks of Springfield have been wanting / needing an innovative church to combine God's word with the whoopee cushion. Yep that's right. For the next few weeks you can hear relevant and creative sermons with names like:

Pull My Finger
Silent But Deadly
Blame it on the Other Guy in the Elevator
He Who Smelt It Dealt It

We can't wait to hear Tommy's justification for combining God's word with fart humor. Regardless, we think this idea does more than just stink.

Seusscharist!?!?

From Calvary Episcopal Church

Jesus, The Original Gansta??

Throughout the history of the Christian Church there have been many ways that Christians have referred to Jesus, King of Kings, Lord of Lords, the Alpha and Omega, Son of David, Son of God, Son of Man, God Incarnate, Immanuel etc. But the good folks at Center Point Church in Annapolis, Maryland have found a new and blasphemous way to refer to Jesus....

(false)Prophet to the Nations

Matt Ford is a con artist, huckster and someone who truly doesn't understand the real God who has revealed Himself in the Bible, because if he did Matt would fall on his face begging for Christ's mercy and forgiveness for his mockery and blaspheme.

Insane Clown Posse's "Christian" Rap?

Meet the new face of "Christian" music.

Photo courtesy Jim Newberry

Over the weekend it was revealed that members of Insane Clown Posse, known for their brutal, obscene, violent, and in your face lyrics are actually Evangelical Christians and that coded into all of those brutal, obscene, violent and in your face lyrics are subliminal Christian messages.

Isn't that wonderful? Now you can praise the Lord and worship him while singing along to all of the classic ICP songs like Chicken Huntin'. Here's an uncensored version of the song. You legalists out there who might get offended by obscene language may not want to listen. But those of you who are enlightened enough to understand Contextualization can raise your hands and praise Jesus with this newly discovered "Christian Classic". </sarcasm>

Here are the lyrics to this CHRISTIAN SONG so that you can sing along.

(We ARE NOT CENSORING THESE LYRICS. THAT IS INTENTIONAL. We want the gravity of this situation to be seen in all of its starkness. If you are offended by obscene language, like you should be, DON'T READ THE LYRICS.)

Well, I'm heading down a southern trail; I'm going chicken huntin'
Chopping redneck chicken necks I ain't saying nothing
To the hillbilly stuck my barrel in his eye
Boomshacka boomshacka hair chunks in the sky
Why I never liked chicken pot pie?
Or the chopped chicken on rye?
So tell Mr. Billy Bob I'm a cut his neck up
Slice, poke, chop chop, stab, cut
What can you do with the drunken hillbilly
Cut his fucking eyes out and feed em to his Aunt Milly
Willy Willy chicken neck, chicken hunting gotta love it
Hit him with the twelve gauge bucket, chicken nuggets
Laid out all over the grass
Then his little hound dog will eat em up fast
Last as long as you can my man
Cuz when that chicken head hits the fan, you got
Blood guts fingers and toes [3x]
Sittin front row at the chicken show so...

[Chorus (1x)]
Who's going chicken huntin
We's goin' chicken huntin' [3x]
Cut a motherfucking chicken up, right!

[Shaggy 2 Dope]
Let me get a chicken sandwich with manwich
I'm finna wreck on a chicken neck
Chopping up Hilly and Billy Bob Billy
Cuz I chop motherfucking redneck silly
Peeked in his yard and what did I see
I seen a chicken boy fucking a sheep
I say "Mister Mister, what the fuck you trying to do"
??"Ah, Billy Billy Billy Boo"??
Barrels in your mouth, bullets to your head
The back of your neck's all over the shed
Boomshacka boom chop chop bang
I'm 2 Dope and it ain't no thang
To cut a chicken, trigger's clickin
Blow off his head but his feet still kickin
Last as long as you can my man
Cuz when that chicken head hits the fan you got
Blood guts fingers and toes [3x]
Sittin front row at the chicken show so...

[Chorus (1x)]

[Violent J]
Went to Kentucky, I got lucky
Met this hot-collared bitch named Bucky
Riding on a chicken, milking a cow
Hittin switches in a drop top low ride tractor plow

[Shaggy 2 Dope]
Redneck fella, moonshine sella
Hang him by his neckbones, chicken bones
Locked in the cellar, yellow belly chicken plucker
You redneck fucker!

Poison's Long Forgotten "Praise Song"?!?

We bet you had no idea that the 80's hairband, Poison was secretly a Christian band. Yep. Thanks to the vision casting skills of Perry Noble, the Purpose-Driven pope of South Carolina, we have learned that Poison's hit song 'Nothin But a Good Time' was secretly a Christian praise song. Perry Noble, after receiving a direct vision from God that revealed this hidden truth, had his church's praise and worship set on August 8th, 2010 open with this long forgotten Christian gem.. Don't worry if you don't know the words to this praise song, the lyrics were provided so that you too can sing along and "worship" with the rest of the church as they sing 'Nothin But a Good Time'.

Note: Maybe the song title 'Nothin But a Good Time' describes what you should expect from Perry's church. Don't expect in-depth sound Biblical preaching. Don't expect an unflinching focus on Christ and Him crucified for our sins. Nope, don't expect 'Nothin But a Good Time'.

“I charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who is to judge the living and the dead, and by his appearing and his kingdom: preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with complete patience and teaching. For the time is coming when people will not endure sound teaching, but having itching ears they will accumulate for themselves teachers to suit their own passions, and will turn away from listening to the truth and wander off into myths.” (2 Timothy 4:1–4)

Vomit Praise?!?

Ah yes there's nothing like teaching your children to reverently worship our Sovereign Lord and King with that time honored praise song classic "I Think I'm Going to Throw Up". Because the King of Kings and Lord of Lords is most highly praised, worshiped and honored through lyrics that bring vomit and barf to the front of your mind. This song brings new meaning to the phrase "worship at the porcelain altar".

This song is part of the Crazy Praise 3 collection of praise songs and we're sure it will be an instant hit in all the Pabulum-Driven Churches across the English speaking world.

Question: Do you think Muslims dishonor Allah with mocking songs like this?

HT: DefCon

Canine Communion?!?!

St. Peter’s Anglican Church has long been known as an open and inclusive place.

So open, it seems, they won’t turn anyone away. Not even a dog.

That’s how a blessed canine ended up receiving communion from interim priest Rev. Marguerite Rea during a morning service the last Sunday in June. Click Here for the rest of the story.

Is Jesus Relevant for LGBT People?

In these episodes of Sharing the Light Darkness a panel of progressive theologians speculators try to explain how truth changes, god is revealing new truth and because of that we no longer need to try to preserve the Biblical teaching that homosexual sex and lust is a sin. hmmmm...this sounds a lot like the serpent in the garden, "Did God REEEEAAALLY Say?"

“Or do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor men who practice homosexuality, nor thieves, nor the greedy, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor swindlers will inherit the kingdom of God. And such were some of you. But you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God.” (1 Corinthians 6:9–11)

“Now I want to remind you, although you once fully knew it, that Jesus, who saved a people out of the land of Egypt, afterward destroyed those who did not believe. And the angels who did not stay within their own position of authority, but left their proper dwelling, he has kept in eternal chains under gloomy darkness until the judgment of the great day— just as Sodom and Gomorrah and the surrounding cities, which likewise indulged in sexual immorality and pursued unnatural desire, serve as an example by undergoing a punishment of eternal fire.” (Jude 1:5–7)

Ultimate Fighter?

Because nothing exemplifies the love of Jesus Christ more than beating another human being completely senseless. That being the case, of course a church like Aviator Church in Derby, Kansas should mix the Word of God with Ultimate Fighting. Its like, a total no brainer.

False Gold Dust "Miracles"

This video features false prophet, Joshua Mills and others parading a simple parlor trick as a miracle when it is anything but an act of God.

Ironically, the Bible does mention gold dust. But, when it mentions gold dust, it is not a blessing or a miracle. Here's what the Bible says:

“Then Moses turned and went down from the mountain with the two tablets of the testimony in his hand, tablets that were written on both sides; on the front and on the back they were written. The tablets were the work of God, and the writing was the writing of God, engraved on the tablets. When Joshua heard the noise of the people as they shouted, he said to Moses, “There is a noise of war in the camp.” But he said, “It is not the sound of shouting for victory, or the sound of the cry of defeat, but the sound of singing that I hear.” And as soon as he came near the camp and saw the calf and the dancing, Moses’ anger burned hot, and he threw the tablets out of his hands and broke them at the foot of the mountain. He took the calf that they had made and burned it with fire and ground it to powder and scattered it on the water and made the people of Israel drink it.” (Exodus 32:15–20)

F-Bomb Sermon Series & Rage Against the Machine at Elevation "Church"??

Below is a video of the "worship" segment of the most recent service at Elevation Church. This is the song by Rage Against the Machine entitled Bulls on parade. This song was sung to help kick off Elevation's new sermon series F-Bomb.

To their credit the folks at Elevation tried to clean up the lyrics a bit in an effort to "christianize" them. (The original lyrics to the song are posted below the video for reference) But the question still needs to be asked, what business do these types of songs have being 'performed' in a church service? God's Holy Word and His Holy Bride don't need gutter music and innuendo to make them relevant. In fact, adorning the bride of Christ, with these worldly methods makes her look like nothing more than a cheap whore.

We'd be wise to take a closer look at God's word and really come to grips with what James 4:4 means. It states, "You adulterous people, don't you know that friendship with the world is hatred toward God? Anyone who chooses to be a friend of the world becomes an enemy of God."

Bulls On Parade from Elevation Worship on Vimeo.

Come wit it now!
Come wit it now!
The microphone explodes, shattering the molds
Ya either drop tha hits like de la O or get tha f*** off tha commode
Wit tha sure shot, sure ta make tha bodies drop
Drop an don't copy yo, don't call this a co-opt
Terror rains drenchin', quenchin' tha thirst of tha power dons
That five sided fist-a-gon
Tha rotten sore on tha face of mother earth gets bigger
Tha triggers cold now empty ya purse

they rally round tha family! With a pocket full of shells
They rally round tha family! With a pocket full of shells
They rally round tha family! With a pocket full of shells
They rally round tha family! With a pocket full of shells

Weapons not food, not homes, not shoes
Not need, just feed the war cannibal animal
I walk tha corner to tha rubble that used to be a library
Linin' to the mind cemetery now
What we don't know keeps tha contracts alive an movin'
They don't gotta burn tha books they just remove 'em
While arms warehouses fill as quick as tha cells
Rally round tha family, pockets full of shells

Rally round tha family! With a pocket full of shells
They rally round tha family! With a pocket full of shells
They rally round tha family! With a pocket full of shells
They rally round tha family! With a pocket full of shells

Bulls on parade!
Bulls on parade!
Bulls on parade!
Bulls on parade!
Bulls on parade!

Circus Church...No Really We Mean CIRCUS CHURCH

Kerry Shook, Purpose-Driven icon, and ringmaster at Fellowship of the Woodlands Church Circus recently sent out an email to the members of his congregation big top that read:

Faith is like a trapeze act: you've got to let go of what you've got in order to take hold of what you have not! To help me illustrate this in my message of faith I've asked the Wallenda-Cortes Team to join us this weekend...This weekend the Flying Wallenda and Cortes family are returning but this time on the trapeze! That's right. We are setting up a flying trapeze at church!

In addition, there will be inflatables for the kids and plenty of food vendors available for the whole family.

Ooooh aaaah. We're sure that this circus performance will be a delight to children of all ages. Too bad Jesus Christ and sound edifying Biblical doctrine taught via an expository Bible sermon didn't make the marquee. But then again you can't expect to grow a church nowadays by preaching Christ and Him Crucified for Our Sins. Yuck who wants to hear about that when you can have a circus at church instead?

Supermodel Sermon Series?

This is what Aviator Church will be preaching about on Mother's day?!?! We wonder if they will also be starting the Hooters Bible Study in their small groups during the month of May?

Church has never been so relevant and farther from the holiness of Christ! (1 Thes. 4:3-8)