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  • Kerry Haynes avatar

    When Religion Blocks Relationship

    Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Aug 21, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,415 views

    We go about trying to live religious lives, but do we miss connecting with God in the process? Christianity is about relationship, not religion. And Jesus makes such a relationship possible.

    Luke 13:10-17 When Religion Blocks Relationship It was a day I will never forget. Our village had gathered at the local Synagogue to hear the word and receive teaching, to pray together, and to worship Yahweh, the one true God. On this day there was an unusual excitement in the crowd because we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What The Lord Requires

    Contributed by Brian Gordon on Nov 7, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,930 views

    What we learn from the empty religion of the Israelites

    I. Introduction A. If you’ve ever taken any time to study the Bible (particularly the Old Testament) you may have noticed that it is not written in chronological order. a. Sometimes that makes Bible Study a little difficult, because it takes a little work to put what you are reading in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The False Security Of Religion Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 29, 2014
    based on 2 ratings
     | 11,912 views

    Who are you trying to please? Are you into a religion or are you into a relationship?

    INTRODUCTION Some of you know the pastor of First Baptist Church of Orlando, Florida, Dr. Jim Henry, is a good friend of mine. Not long after they had been in their new building, they had an unusual thing happen on a Sunday morning. They were through most of the worship service and the choir was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We're Glad You Came

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Dec 21, 2014
     | 3,214 views

    A sermon on the response to Jesus coming.

    "We're Glad You Came" Luke 2:8-20 Introduction: CONSIDER AGAIN CHRISTMAS When Pope Julius I authorized December 25 to be celebrated as the birthday of Jesus in A.D. 353, who would have ever thought that it would become what it is today. When Professor Charles Follen lit candles on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Cross And Christ Of No Effect

    Contributed by Chuck Morley on Feb 2, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 6,644 views

    When we neglect the truth of the cross we are left with empty religion and a powerless Christ.

    A CROSS AND CHRIST OF NO EFFECT "Ye are our epistle written in our hearts, known and read of all men: forasmuch as ye are manifestly declared to be the epistle of Christ ministered by us, written not with ink, but with the Spirit of the living God;" (2 Corinthians 3:2,3) This verse is pretty ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Worship In Spirit And In Truth Series

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Apr 11, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,869 views

    Is your testimony dry and dusty? Is your worship forced or restrained? Have we come to God as honest sinners in need of living water?

    Worship in Spirit and in Truth John 4:19-26 19 “Sir,” the woman said, “I can see that you are a prophet. 20 Our ancestors worshiped on this mountain, but you Jews claim that the place where we must worship is in Jerusalem.” 21 “Woman,” Jesus replied, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Temple Theology Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Mar 3, 2016
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    The way that the temple was used in redemptive history is a reminder of how easy it is for religion to become hollow, or for ritual to rplece a relationship with God.

    You can listen to the full message here:- http://www.nec.org.au/listen-to-a-sermon-series/kings-series/ Message 1 Kings 8:22-53 “Temple Theology” How important is the temple in the life of the Israelites? We need to realise that Tabernacle (portable) = Temple (permanent) Expand Reminder of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Freedom From Religion

    Contributed by Dan Brown on Dec 4, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,608 views

    Following Christ is a relationship not a religion.

    Sunday Morning 8/12/01-Col. 2-Freedom From Religion Key idea: Following X is a relationship not a religion. Video Clip: Matrix 1:37:20-1:38:19 Neo confused about his identity, doesn’t understand who he really is, we as xians suffer from the same problem. Don’t know or understand who we are. ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    When Religion Doesn't Make It Anymore

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Oct 6, 2024
     | 564 views

    Study in the journey from religion to relationship.

    When Religion Doesn’t Make It Anymore John 3:1-21 3 There was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews: 2 The same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Showboat Religion Series

    Contributed by Jerry Owen on Mar 30, 2017
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     | 10,897 views

    Jesus teaches about the proper way to give, to pray, and to fast. He condemns public displays of religious acts where the intent is to garner praise from people who are watching.

    SHOWBOAT RELIGION MATTHEW 6:1-8, 16-18 A "showboat" is someone who tries to draw all the attention to himself. They want all the glory, all the praise. You see it on the football field and other places where people compete. The touchdown or big play antics are performed to draw attention. Many ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Religion Can Not Satisfy Nobody Series

    Contributed by R. Escoanyelin Ortiz on Nov 10, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,918 views

    to show the emptiness of mere belief without experience

    "They hold an apperance of godliness" (2 Timothy 3:5). YOU SEE, WHERE CAN WE FIND TRUE SPIRITUALITY? BELOVED, IT IS NOT ABOUT RELIGION, BUT A SPIRITUAL REALITY THAT CAN BE EXPERIENCED AND ENJOYED. LOOK AT THE SAMARITAN WOMAN, SHE HAD RELIGION, BUT NO HAPPINESS. LOOK AT THE PHARISEES, THEY KNEW THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    When Darkness Triumphed…..for An Hour Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Apr 2, 2023
     | 1,294 views

    There is victory in Jesus. The risen Lord! The hour of darkness has come and gone. The power of God overcame the darkness. He is alive forevermore. Don’t give the defeated enemy victory in your life.

    All of history leads to the cross and everything since follows from the cross. It is the central point in all of time. Yet the cross is a low point in human history. It is the time that God’s anointed was executed. In the timeline of history, the cross is the major event. One of Jesus’ disciples ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Religion Series

    Contributed by Robert Butler on Nov 7, 2024
     | 94 views

    Religion imprisons in ritual, Jesus frees us through our willingness to surrender all to Him

    We continue our series of escape by looking at another area of ourselves that keeps us from experiencing the freedom Jesus’ coming and rising offer us. The last couple of weeks we spoke about escaping bad decisions and the shame/guilt that accompanies them, this week I’d like to explore how to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    It Was Empty

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Apr 12, 2001
    based on 70 ratings
     | 4,663 views

    An Easter Sermon about the meaning of "empty" and how significant it is.

    PARROTTSVILLE COMMUNITY SUNRISE SERVICE 2001 IT WAS EMPTY LUKE 24:1-3 INTRODUCTION / ILLUSTRATION… $25,000 Pyramid (p) Does anyone here enjoy game shows? They are definitely fun to watch. I think that my most favorite ones to sit down and watch would have to be “The Price is Right” and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Emptiness

    Contributed by Ron Hicks on Jul 11, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 10,051 views

    A lot can be done with empty space but you have to yeild it up if anything is going to come of it.

    EMPTINESS 2 Peter 1:8-9 8 For if these things be in you, and abound, they make you that ye shall neither be barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. barren -These adjectives describe what contains nothing and inferentially lacks what it could or should have. EMPTINESS ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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