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  • Emile Wolfaardt avatar

    When Religion Steals Series

    Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on Sep 7, 2009
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,357 views

    (PowerPoint Slides freely available by e-mailing Emile@Wolfaardt.com) Dealing with the spirit of religion so that Christ is glorified.

    Journeying with John - It’s a Blast (JWJ-20) When Religion Steals John 5:9-17 Good morning! Today I want to start with something rather unusual - I want to identify a thief in our midst - I want to name this thief so you are no longer vulnerable to his attack, I want to expose him. That thief’s ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    The Tests Of Real Religion Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 28, 2009
    based on 26 ratings
     | 15,474 views

    Receptivity to the Word & responsiveness to its revelation must be coupled with a new way of living. One must continuously surrender in obedience to & constant practice of the Word. For inner spiritual devotion to Christ as Lord will be demonstrated by me

    JAMES 1:26-27 THE TESTS OF REAL RELIGION We have been studying about being receptive to the Word and responsive to its teachings. Receptivity to the Word and responsiveness to its revelation must be coupled with a new way of living. One must continuously surrender to obedience and constant ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "The Religion Police"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 28, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,292 views

    Our value as a person has nothing to do with having our name on the up in lights. God loves us; we can’t improve on that! You don’t have to try and prove you are worthwhile by sneaking your nametag a little higher up on the table. And praise God for that!

    Luke 14:1-14 “The Religion Police” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN Luke opens chapter 14 by telling us that Jesus “went to eat in the house of a prominent Pharisee,” on the Sabbath and that “he was being carefully ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Donnie Martin avatar

    The Traits Of Token Religion

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jul 17, 2009
     | 2,868 views

    Just because someone attaches the word "worship" to a religious service, doesn’t mean that the term fits. This was often the case with Israel’s religous rituals. Sadly, it is often true of many church services in our day.

    The Traits Of Token Religion Text: Phil.1: 3-11 Intro: Today I want to focus on the thought mentioned in the second half of Philippians 1: 10. Paul tells the Philippians that he was praying that their love for Christ might continue to grow, resulting in knowledge, discernment, and sincerity. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brad Bailey avatar

    From Religion To Relationship Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jul 17, 2009
     | 4,536 views

    The human religious nature that tries to resolve our guilt and shame in our own way.

    Last week - healing… reaffirm… We’ll see more… but today… what’s driving through Jesus… the CENTRAL POINT OF CLASH AND CONFLICT… Mark 1:40-41 A man with leprosy came to him and begged him on his knees, "If you are willing, you can make me clean." Filled with compassion, Jesus reached ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • David Henderson avatar

    Challenging Our Religion Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Jan 5, 2011
     | 8,559 views

    So Jesus came to challenge and to change the way people think. And as He continued to challenge religion His ministry led Him to a variety of places. We see two of them today.

    “Challenging our Religion” Matthew 12:1-14 Eventually the ministry of Jesus was sure to cause great controversy. After all, Jesus challenged all of the religious leaders of the day. The Pharisees, the Saducees, anyone who was teaching tradition over truth. Jesus was never ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wade Allen avatar

    Freedom From Religion Series

    Contributed by Wade Allen on Oct 3, 2007
    based on 13 ratings
     | 8,276 views

    A challenge to avoid being Pharisaical in the church.

    The Apostle Paul had an interesting style of ministry. Paul would travel to a city, get to know a few people, plant a church, then stay around as long as it took (usually a couple years) until the church was self-sufficient. Then he would pack up and move to a new city and start the process all ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Talk Show Religion

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on May 22, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,440 views

    Humanistic attitudes that hinder worship.

    Talk Show Religion, Humanistic Attitudes that Deter Worship. Some TV talk shows have some redeeming qualities; many others send subtle yet harmful messages to their viewers. Why should that concern the church? It should concern us because entertainment in culture tends to bleed through into ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Religion The Right Way”

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on May 26, 2009
     | 2,773 views

    Reveals how you can know what religion God approves of.

    “Religion the Right Way” May 31, 2009 “Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. Anyone who listens to the word but does not do what it says is like a man who looks at his face in a mirror and, after looking at himself, goes away and immediately forgets what he ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Byron Harvey avatar

    The Gospel Vs. Religion Series

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on Jan 18, 2010
     | 3,143 views

    This message is from my expository series through the book of Romans.

    “The Gospel vs. Religion” Romans 1:8-17 September 14, 2008 Religion is a dud; the gospel is dynamite. I did a little fact-checking on dynamite this week: • It is not the same as “TNT”; in fact, the only similarity between them is that they both ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Stephen Collins avatar

    Why Religion Stinks Series

    Contributed by Stephen Collins on Jan 6, 2009
     | 5,912 views

    Part 3 of our "Being the Church" series, this one focusing on the need for an authentic, personal relationship with Jesus Christ and how "religion" does not meet that need.

    Stephen N. Collins Millville – 06/22/08 Being the Church Part 3: Why Religion Stinks Acts 4:1-22 Icebreaker: The kindergarten teacher asked the students in her class to bring something related to their families’ religions to class the next day. She asked for volunteers to show what they had ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    God Or The Trappings Of Religion? Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 19, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,351 views

    People who have a heart for the true God observe the outward trappings of Biblical faith, but they put the focus loving and knowing God by internalizing His Word.

    God or the Trappings of Religion? (Deuteronomy 6:4-9, 15; Matthew 22:34-40, 23:1-12) 1. There is more than one way to look at things. 2. "Our daughter took the afternoon off from her job at the funeral home to visit her daughter in preschool. When one of the kids asked what she did for a living, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    "Getting Real Religion" Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Sep 8, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,807 views

    Fourth sermon in a series on the use and abuse of the tongue.

    It should be the goal of every Christian to make sure that they avoid the tragedy of having a saved soul, but living a wasted life. This is the subject of our passage for today. James speaks to us about getting "real religion," that is, how to make sure we live out our faith in such a way that our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ken Pell avatar

    Losing My Religion Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Mar 2, 2013
     | 6,823 views

    God is head over heels in love with you!

    LOSING MY RELIGION An Introduction to the Sermon Series, “The Misunderstood God**” 1 Corinthians 13:4-8 Big Idea: God is head over heels in love with you! INTRO: In a few minutes we will be reading from 1 Corinthians 13. But, may I ask you a few questions first? • How many ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Rick Boyne avatar

    Second-Hand Religion

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Mar 2, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,063 views

    Faith in Jesus allows us to have a real personal relationship with God.

    Focus Passage: Exodus 33:7-23 KEY VERSE 18 “Show me Your glory” Supplemental Passage: John 10:10 "The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly.” Introduction: References to second hand clothing or other items, or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist