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  • Stephen Sheane avatar

    Religion Or Relationship?

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Jul 14, 2011
    based on 8 ratings
     | 12,134 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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    A Religion Of Convenience

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 8, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 16,055 views

    We live in an age of convenience. There's nothing wrong with convenience per se. The danger is when we look for a Christianity of convenience rather than sacrifice and commitment. This sermon looks at "convenience Christianity" from several angles.

    A Religion of Convenience Chuck Sligh April 7, 2013 TEXT: 2 Samuel 24:18-25 – “And Gad came that day to David, and said unto him, Go up, rear an altar unto the LORD in the threshingfloor of Araunah the Jebusite. 19 And David, according to the saying of Gad, went up as the LORD ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Authentic Religion"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 27, 2013
     | 3,761 views

    A sermon about love.

    John 13:34-35 "Authentic Religion" A headline on the front page of the paper this past Tuesday caught my eye. It read: "Bomb Suspects Driven by Faith." It went on to say: "The two brothers suspected of bombing the Boston Marathon appear to have been motivated by their religious ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Stale Religion Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 30, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,429 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
     | 2,840 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

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    Challenging Religion Series

    Contributed by Ken Sowers on Mar 18, 2014
     | 4,703 views

    Jesus confronts religious leaders

    Challenging Religion Vital to read the entire book at one sitting from time to time. Chapters 5-7 at minimum Jesus' teaching are set in the backdrop of the Feast of Tabernacles - Season of our Gladness! Called Succoth - Booths. Booths = we want rain. Fall harvest festival - reminder of tent ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Religion Is Not Enough

    Contributed by Scott Spencer on Feb 9, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,375 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
     | 6,592 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
     | 11,795 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
     | 5,441 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

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    Lessons On Religion

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Sep 16, 2010
     | 2,872 views

    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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    The Answer To Religion Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Oct 20, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,131 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

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    The Giant Of Religion Series

    Contributed by Mark Perryman on Jun 5, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,001 views

    Today we are going to look at a very cruel giant, the giant of religion

    INTRO: A young girl became a Christian in an exciting revival at her church and was baptized the closing Sunday morning. That afternoon she ran through the house singing and dancing. Her sour grandfather rebuked her with these words, “You ought to be ashamed of yourself. You just joined the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Relational Religion Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Mar 9, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,022 views

    God wants your religion to be characterized by love, compassion, and holy living.

    Relational Religion James 1:19-27 Intro: The word “religion” has really gotten a bad rap in modern history. It is almost a dirty word to some. Maybe you’ve heard some of these phrases before: “Oh, you got religion!” “Don’t shove your religion on ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Sheila Crowe avatar

    Religion And Government

    Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Aug 6, 2009
     | 4,550 views

    We need to restore to society a common moral code by being a light of Christ actively involved in our communities. Religion should be in government but government must not be in religion

    As we struggle to understand to live out our faith and God’s will in our lives, we know that God does in fact care about all of the issues we will address during our Tough Issues Sermon series. Can anyone who is a believer truly think that God does not care what we think regarding criminal justice ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist