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  • Owen Bourgaize avatar

    What Does It Mean To Be Religious?

    Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Oct 14, 2011
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     | 9,084 views

    Religion as mankind's search for meaning in life and its ultimate expression in God's revelation of Himself in Jesus

    ‘WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE RELIGIOUS?’ The best way to learn is to ask questions. The dictionary tells us that it’s having reverence or belief in some being known as ‘God’. To go further, we have to ask more questions. And that’s what I want to do this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Grace And Faith Series

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Mar 7, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,501 views

    Our faith in God will result in us thanking God for our Christian friends and in sharing God's love with others.

    Grace And Faith Romans 1:8-9 In what do you place your faith in each day? Spouse, car, cell phone, CD player, television, internet. The faith we put in such as the above mentioned is quite different than the faith Paul speaks of. Paul’s Definition Of Faith The faith of those in the Roman ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God’s Grace Toward People You Can’t Stand

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 18, 2013
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    We want God's grace given to us but we're not as happy when God's grace is extended to the person who hurt us. This message looks at Jonah's anger and what God expects of us toward those who've hurt us.

    WHAT GOD BELIEVES: We want God’s actions to line up with our pre-existing beliefs. - We want God to work within the confines of our pre-existing beliefs and values. We don’t want to have to go through the hard work of changing what we think and believe. - We want to love God and be a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Poverty Mindset

    Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Apr 13, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 43,069 views

    One false concept is that poverty has some mysterious refining qualities. Some believe that it is spiritual to be poor. That is not the way God lives and neither does He want us to live that way. Just look how He blessed Abraham. The Bible teaches us that

    THE POVERTY MIND-SET Simply put, being poor is not having enough food, clothing, and shelter for your family. It is an urgent unmet need for more money and material possessions. Being poor can also be described as being without a dream that will take you out of poverty. One false concept is that ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    The Trinity Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jun 28, 2025
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    The Trinity is an essential part of a Christian's life. The relationship we have with the trinity is key to our salvation.

    *Note, much of my commentary came from the website Got Questions and the article on the Trinity. (as quoted in the article) Title: Understanding the Trinity Theme: To understand the Trinity and the joy of the relationship. Text: Matthew 28:16 - 20 Matthew 28:16-20 Then the eleven disciples went ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Gospel To Communion PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
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     | 1,392 views

    Explore the gospel of salvation, the power of communion, and the necessity of faith, emphasizing that it's not the strength of our faith, but the object of our faith - Jesus Christ - that saves us.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to delve deep into the heart of our faith. We're going to talk about the gospel of salvation, the power of communion, and the necessity of faith. Let's start with a quote from Timothy Keller. He once said, "It is not the strength of your faith but the ...read more

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    Part 1 - What Is Spiritual Warfare Series

    Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Oct 6, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 7,343 views

    This Whole Armor of God Series looks deeper nito Spiritual warfare, what the bible says it is and what each part of the armor represents.

    SPIRITUAL WARFARE & THE WHOLE ARMOR OF GOD (SERIES) Rev. Bruce A. Shields First Baptist Church of Tawas City Michigan www.TawasBaptist.org What is Spiritual Warfare? „« Ephesians 6:12 (NIV) PRAYER Our battle is not against evil people, nor temptations, but the spiritual force behind these ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    The Cronicles Of Daniel #7

    Contributed by Joe Harding on Oct 24, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 4,798 views

    WHEN ANCIENT OF DAYS HOLDS COURT THE SAINTS ARE JUSTIFIED!

    THE CRONICLES OF DANIEL #7: THE SUPREME COURT DANIEL 7: 1-28 OCTOBER 10, 2004 INTRODUCTION: After a three-month summer recess, on October 3,1994, the Supreme Court of the United States opened its 1994-95 term. According to the New York Times News Service, the court’s legal business for that first ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Forgivenes

    Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Nov 15, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,818 views

    Jesus teaches us to forgive.

    Matt.18:21-22 Then Peter came to Him and said, “Lord, how often shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? Up to seven times?” Jesus said to him, “I do not say to you, up to seven times, but up to seventy times seven. People have a wrong idea of what forgiveness really ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Characteristics Of A Christian

    Contributed by David Rogers on Nov 23, 2004
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,036 views

    Examines the characteristics that a Christian should radiate in their life.

    The Characteristics of a Christian Matthew 5 verses 1-16, 38-48 I. Introduction II. This message is dealing with the inner state of the mind and a heart that is the indispensable absolute of true Christian discipleship. a. Explains the outward manifestation of character and conduct of true ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Living Sacrifice

    Contributed by David Seeley on Jan 2, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 10,296 views

    We are to present ourselves to God as a living sacrifice surrendered totally to Him for His use and glory.

    I. The Exhortation. “I beseech”—This word is a strong word meaning to beg, to implore. It carries a much stronger thought than merely asking for something or making a casual recommendation. II. The Motive. “By the mercies of God.” All of us have been recipients of God’s mercies. His mercies are ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    King Ahaz Of Judah

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jun 4, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,651 views

    To consider our motives for our prayers and worship

    King Ahaz of Judah 2 Chronicles 28:1-4,16-25 Primary Purpose: To consider our motive for our prayers and worship to God. Background: Ahaz took the throne at the age of 20 years old after his father Jotham passed away. Not much is said about Jotham except that he was a good man. He seems to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Don't Burnout...just Burn

    Contributed by Alan Chandler on Jan 14, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 8,062 views

    Before Jesus returned to heaven he gave His disciples everything they would need to start the fire that would "burn into" the church, but what does that mean for us today?

    "Don’t Burnout…Just Burn" Acts 1: 1-8 I. Intro. A)Pastor to the church board: Bad news: the church burned down last Sunday Good news: no one complained that the Sanctuary was too cold! B)To say the Sanctuary is on fire is a mostly true statement 1)The Fire Triangle(Fire needs heat, fuel and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Power Of The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 16, 2000
    based on 89 ratings
     | 6,301 views

    The Holy Spirit has the power to change lives and churches

    The Power of the Spirit Acts 2:1-41 I. The Filling of the Holy Spirit (Verses 1-13) A. The power falls 1. The disciples were together a.) This is a larger group than the twelve apostles and was estimated to have been approximately 120 of Jesus’ followers b.) They had gathered specifically to wait ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Pre-Eminence Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 8, 2001
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,340 views

    exposition on Matt ch 12

    THE PRE-EMINENCE OF CHRIST Matthew 12 v. 1 - 21 Notice :- 1.The Pre-eminence of His worship v. 1 - 8. we see here the attack of the Pharisees (a) The source of the attack v. 2 "the Pharisees" who were devout legalists (b) The subtletly of the attack v. 2 "plucking corn was unlawful on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness