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  • Scott Spencer avatar

    Religion Is Not Enough

    Contributed by Scott Spencer on Feb 9, 2012
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     | 9,145 views

    A major problem in our world today is religion. In fact, lots of people are turned off to God because of religion. Many people will not consider the claims of Christ because of religion. Religion is a problem.

    Religion Is Not Enough Romans 2:17-29 17 But if you bear the name “Jew” and rely upon the Law and boast in God, 18 and know His will and approve the things that are essential, being instructed out of the Law, 19 and are confident that you yourself are a guide to the blind, a ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Pure Religion

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Mar 4, 2012
     | 6,482 views

    A sermon about the contradiction between vain and pure religion.

    “Pure Religion” James 1:22-27 Scripture Reading James 1:22 But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves. 23 For if any be a hearer of the word, and not a doer, he is like unto a man beholding his natural face in a glass: 24 For he beholdeth himself, and goeth his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Worthless Religion Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 8, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,648 views

    Don’t let anyone judge you by legalistic standards, disqualify you by mystical experiences, nor enslave you by ascetic practices, because Jesus is all you need. A warning of the false ideas of legalism, mysticism, & asceticism.

    Back in 2004, when several hurricanes hit the state of Florida, it left thousands of people without electrical power. Like many Floridians, Don Aycock’s neighbor used a portable generator to supply power until the electrical lines could be repaired. It had been running for a while when the man ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Ditchin' Religion

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Mar 14, 2012
     | 5,360 views

    A sermon about how believers should not allow religion to dictate their lives, but how Christ should live through them.

    Text:, Title: Ditchin’ Religion, Date/Place: NRBC, Carver Baptist Church, 3/11-12/12, PM A. Opening illustration: Quote from Not A Fan, page 25, about stadiums with enthusiastic fans, but no interested in the pain of following. Have a brief discussion on how we describe the best Christians ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Timothy Enns avatar

    Pure Religion Series

    Contributed by Timothy Enns on Oct 26, 2014
     | 4,944 views

    Looking at Man's rules and God's views. This is the 3rd sermon in the series James, Faith in action. We need to be guarded against what our tongue can say and what our anger can do and we need to see what faith in action is all about...

    Well this is our third Sunday in the book of James. Last week we looked at James 1:19-25 and this week we are primarily looking at James 1:26-27, but I want to back to James 1:19-21. One of you asked last week if I just skipped over the controlling your tongue and anger thing on purpose. Have no ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Brad Bailey avatar

    The Answer To Religion Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Oct 20, 2010
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     | 3,979 views

    Whenever religion is infused with independence, power, and control it becomes ultimate evil, but when it leads into the way of submission, sacrifice, and service it bears the ultimate goodness of God.

    Much argument today is made about whether religion is helpful or harmful for society. Of course much of the discussion hinges on what we mean by religion. It‟s a topic that many of us could really go off on. But if I had to sum up what I see it would be this: whenever religion is infused ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Stephen Sheane avatar

    Religion Or Relationship?

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Jul 14, 2011
    based on 8 ratings
     | 11,904 views

    Knowing all the right WORDS and doing all the right WORKS are not enough. Do you KNOW Jesus?

    RELIGION OR RELATIONSHIP? Karl Barth was a famous theologian. He lived in Basel, Switzerland. One day he was on a streetcar. A tourist to the city climbed on and sat down next to him. The two men started chatting with each other. "Are you new to the city?" Barth inquired. "Yes," said the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Religion Or Relationship Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 14, 2011
     | 8,033 views

    A study of chapter 1 verses 2 through 31

    Isaiah 1: 2 - 31 Religion Or Relationship 2 Hear, O heavens, and give ear, O earth! For the LORD has spoken: “ I have nourished and brought up children, and they have rebelled against Me; 3 The ox knows its owner and the donkey its master’s crib; But Israel does not know, My people do ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Lessons On Religion

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Sep 16, 2010
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    In the story of the Pharisee and tax collector, Jesus contrasts true and false religion.

    Lessons on Religion Luke 18:9-14 INTRODUCTION A. Are some things what they don’t appear to be? 1. Have you ever thought you might not be who you think you are? 2. Is it possible to think you are a Christian when you’re not? 3. The world seems flat when you look at the horizon, Columbus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Stale Religion Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 30, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,230 views

    If you want to keep your relationship with Christ fresh and vital, don't focus on tradition and clean hands; instead, focus on scripture and a clean heart.

    Alan Kraft, in his book, Good News for Those Trying Harder, shares a story about a time when his wife borrowed his car and heard a CD he had loaded in the sound system. The song touched her. When she asked him about it, he was able to recite the lyrics, but had never thought much about their ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Demands Of A Religion

    Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on May 6, 2013
     | 2,750 views

    The Invitation to this wedding banquet was an invitation extended by grace. It is a powerful picture showing that all who received the invite had it received it by grace. When grace is rejected, wrath will be given.

    The Demands of Religion Text: Matt. 22:1-14 Dorn Ridge June 10, 2012 INTRODUCTION: 1.) Much is made of plurality in today’s society. 2.) The major concern about plurality for many seems to be its implied permission to participate in every kind of belief and practice. A.) The parable of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Bruce Howell avatar

    A Resurrection Religion

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Apr 5, 2001
    based on 517 ratings
     | 9,426 views

    There are four major resurrections mentioned in the New Testament, each calling us to be "alive in Christ."

    A Resurrection Religion 1 Cor 15:12-22 12 But if it is preached that Christ has been raised from the dead, how can some of you say that there is no resurrection of the dead? 13 If there is no resurrection of the dead, then not even Christ has been raised. 14 And if Christ has not been raised, ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Mark Atherton avatar

    Backyard Religion

    Contributed by Mark Atherton on Apr 28, 2001
    based on 86 ratings
     | 4,300 views

    a faith of our own making will not cut it

    1) Backyard Religion doesn’t take sin seriously. (17:1-2) ----------Godly sorrow vs. worldly sorrow (2Cor. 7:10) 2) Backyard Religion worships in spirit but not in truth. (17:3-6) ---------“There’s a way that seems right to a man but in the end it leads to death.” ---------“Not everyone who says ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Johnny Carver avatar

    Religion With A Kick!

    Contributed by Johnny Carver on Jun 2, 2001
    based on 97 ratings
     | 6,115 views

    This is a message that deals with the lifeless attitude that keeps trying to creep into the churches across this nation and the change that God want to make in those churches.

    Scripture: Matthew 9:17 Title: “Religion With A Kick!” Introduction: Jesus came into this world to institute CHANGES! The forerunner of Jesus, John the Baptist, and Jesus Himself began their preaching ministries with the message of “REPENTANCE.” Evidently the Scribes and Pharisees were critical ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Terry Hensley avatar

    An Easy Religion.

    Contributed by Terry Hensley on Nov 23, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 4,906 views

    People today want an easy religion.

    The characteristics of the age is a desire for an Easy Time. This is true in serving God as in a great many other things. People want an easy time with no self-denial involved. And some Christians today do not want any Spiritual exercise. Here are four things that many Christians are faultering ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist