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  • Gary Washburn avatar

    Losing Your Religion

    Contributed by Gary Washburn on Jul 11, 2002
    based on 55 ratings
     | 6,135 views

    REligion and spirutality have always been at odds with one another. Do we need to lose our religion?

    Losing Your Religion Romans 2:17-29 Intro: 10 years ago Bette Midler had hit song entitled, “God is watching us.” I believe it was popular because it expressed our cultural theological view. We want a god who provides but does not intrude, who protects and helps us out but does interfere with our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Place Of Emotion In Religion

    Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 9, 2002
    based on 98 ratings
     | 12,443 views

    What does it mean to love God with "all your heart"?

    Introduction: I’m sure you’ve all heard the old story about the enthusiastic man who walked into a dignified worship service and sat down in a pew. The minister had just started his sermon when the visitor said fervently, “Amen!” A moment later the fellow said, “Praise the Lord!” The usher ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Religion Vs. Relationship

    Contributed by Johnny Carver on Apr 9, 2002
    based on 150 ratings
     | 65,854 views

    Religion has been replacing a solid relationship with God ever since Satan has been in business and too many Christians are not aware of it.

    Scripture: Luke 11:37-12 Title: “Religion vs. Relationship” Introduction: It has been said, “The number one cause of atheism is Christians. Those who proclaim God with their mouths and deny Him with their lifestyles is what an unbelieving world finds simply unbelievable.” (Christianity Today, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Gospel Verses Religion

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Feb 9, 2001
    based on 151 ratings
     | 5,031 views

    Religion can point one to God and provide expression for faith, but only the Person of Christ can bring slavation.

    The Gospel Vs. Religion Eph 2:1-10 A recent article in the religion section of our local newspaper, dealt with the question, “Is it better to be religious or spiritual?” Opinions were garnered from five local pastors, representing Unity, Lutheran, Presbyterian, Disciples of Christ, and Bahai. ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Chris Mason avatar

    31 Flavors Of Religion

    Contributed by Chris Mason on Nov 2, 2001
    based on 75 ratings
     | 5,068 views

    God has laid out a clear plan on what to do in order to be saved. However you have to follow the plan in order to make it work. You see the truth is the truth whether you believe it or not.

    INTRODUCTION I want to tell you a secret! You have to promise not to tell anyone, O.K.? The secret is: I LOVE ICE CREAM! Not just any ice cream, not Hy Vee or Walmart or even Albertsons, but rather the greatest ice cream of all time: Baskin Robins Ice Cream. When I go to Baskin Robins, I have ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Turning Religion Into Relationship

    Contributed by Devin Hudson on Feb 18, 2002
    based on 666 ratings
     | 65,580 views

    John sermon series--8th sermon

    Turning Religion into Relationship “Nick at Night” John 3.1-15 3 men died and were standing at the pearly gates. What have you done to deserve Heaven? 1st—police officer, enforced law, fought crime. Peter, “OK, go on in.” 2nd—very wealthy and gave lots of money to charitable causes. Peter, “OK, go ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Talk Show Religion

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on May 22, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,537 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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    Replacing My Religion Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Apr 24, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,371 views

    Religion which is man-made brings insecurity, but a Relationship with Jesus brings confidence.

    > When I was a young man, I would frequently hear, “I’m gonna lose my religion!” Normally, this was said at a time of stress and frustration. > Gallup took a poll on “Religion” in January of 2007, the results of which seems to me to be a little contradictory in nature. When asked “do you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jimmy Chapman avatar

    The Sin Of A Religion Of Convenience

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on May 17, 2007
    based on 37 ratings
     | 10,092 views

    Conception of a religion of convenience Characteristics of a religion of convenience Consequences of a religion of convenience

    The Sin of a Religion of Convenience I Kings 12:25-33 The passage before us describes the act which is so often described in Scripture as the "sins of Jereboam." It is referred to more than twenty times in the Word of God. I Kings 15:30 "Because of the sins of Jereboam which he sinned, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James Goforth, Jr. avatar

    More Than Religion Series

    Contributed by James Goforth, Jr. on May 3, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,057 views

    An Exposition on Romans

    More than Religion Romans 2:17-29 From the Inside Out Religion Vs Relationship God had made a covenant with Abraham - Genesis 17:13 His people would be “set apart” and “marked” with circumcision “my covenant in your flesh is to be an everlasting covenant” Matt 5:20 20 For I tell you that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Owens avatar

    Religion That Makes A Difference Series

    Contributed by David Owens on May 23, 2006
    based on 27 ratings
     | 7,334 views

    Religion that makes a difference is characterized by godly language, godly love and a godly lifestyle. James not only tells us what we should be, he tells us how to get there.

    Introduction A. I heard about a man who came into church late one Sunday. 1. He asked someone in the back of the auditorium, “Is the sermon done yet?” 2. The person wisely answered, “The sermon has been preached, but it has yet to be done.” 3. Wow! You talk about truthful and insightful! 4. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Religion Without Christ Series

    Contributed by David Scudder on Apr 7, 2008
     | 6,620 views

    Many today are teaching that Christ is only one way to God. This passage reminds us that religion without Christ is worthless.

    Religion Without Christ Hebrews 6:1-3 Purpose: To call religious people to trust fully in Christ. Aim: I want the listener to be fully surrendered to the Gospel. INTRODUCTION: “Retro” styles are now in. Wikipedia defines “Retro” this way: “Retro is a term used to describe aspects of modern ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Chris Appleby avatar

    Your Struggle With Religion Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 7, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,847 views

    God cares about how his name is used, both in words and in what we do and what we fail to do.

    By Rev Bill Stewart Back in the late 1990s everyone was talking about Y2K and wondering if their computer would still work on the 01/01/ 2000. The new millennium was all over the media. The Australian magazine even ran an article called "10 Commandments for the next Millennium" (7-8 March 1999). No ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Wade Allen avatar

    Freedom From Religion Series

    Contributed by Wade Allen on Oct 3, 2007
    based on 13 ratings
     | 8,457 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

  • Sherm Nichols avatar

    Do It Yourself Religion Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 13, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,981 views

    Examines the folly of syncretism and universalism from a biblical standpoint.

    1. Title: Do It Yourself Religion 2. Text: Acts 4:12 et al 3. Audience: Villa Heights Christian Church, AM crowd., February 12, 2006, 3rd in the series “A Clear and Present Danger” 4. Objectives: -for the people to understand the danger of trying to make God fit us rather than ourselves fit Him. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ