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  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "Authentic Religion"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 27, 2013
     | 3,815 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
     | 9,514 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
     | 2,880 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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    Fruitless Religion Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 27, 2010
    based on 9 ratings
     | 10,650 views

    If we want to bear fruit for the glory of God and lead people to Him on a regular basis, then we must let Christ clean out the fruitless religion, and we must pray with hearts full of faith and forgiveness

    A clergyman dies and is waiting in line at the Pearly Gates. Ahead of him is a guy dressed in sunglasses, a loud shirt, leather jacket, and jeans. Saint Peter says to this guy, “Who are you, so that I may know whether to admit you into the Kingdom of Heaven?” The guy replies, “I’m Joe Cohen, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Relational Religion Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Mar 9, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,084 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
     | 4,617 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

  • Chris Surber avatar

    Religion Undefiled Series

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Aug 26, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,398 views

    Pure religion lives out as an outworking of the grace of God in us!

    “Religion Undefiled” James 1:17-27 “Religion Undefiled” James 1:17-27 Introduction The story is told of an evangelist overseer of an African Church, was talking about following the “pure” path, and the “pure” path only. It was night, and a crowd of natives sat around the campfire. A native dog ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Martin Wiles avatar

    Lessons On Religion

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Sep 16, 2010
     | 2,918 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

  • Brad Bailey avatar

    The Answer To Religion Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Oct 20, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,198 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 Cage Of Religion Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Apr 24, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,539 views

    We all want to live life to the fullest, yet we seem to be held back. What cages us in? What locks us down? What fences us in? It is a fight to get out, but victory is possible!

    Ultimate Cage Fighting Pt. 4 – The Cage of Religion I. Introduction Round 1, we battled the Cage of Fear. Round 2, we squared off against the Cage of Death. In Round 3, we slugged it out with the Cage of Addiction. Today, we take on what may be an even tougher opponent . . . the Cage of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Gary Stebbins avatar

    The Problem Of Religion Series

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Apr 26, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,484 views

    There are two sides to sin and evil. On the one side we can be very bad and break all the rules, on the other side we can be very good and keep all the rules. Both are trusting in ourselves and not God (thoughts from The Reason for God by Timothy Keller).

    (Ideas for this sermon come from the book: The Reason for God, Belief in an Age of Skepticism, by Timothy Keller) Introduction This week- complete- 2nd part of a two week series. Last week we looked at The Problem of Sin, this week we are going to look at The Problem of ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Tim Huie avatar

    Godless Religion

    Contributed by Tim Huie on May 6, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,240 views

    What does religion look like when God is not at the center? 1) It is empowered by rebellion. 2) It is based on human works. 3) It invariably leads to judgment.

    THE CHARACTERISTICS OF GODLESS RELIGION GENESIS 10: 8-11, 11:1-9 1. Illus. of ecumenical church service • Religious leaders from a dozen different faiths held an Ash Wednesday service at United Nations Church Center Chapel in New York. • The front of the chapel included not only a cross, but also ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Timothy Enns avatar

    Pure Religion Series

    Contributed by Timothy Enns on Oct 26, 2014
     | 5,157 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

  • Ken Sowers avatar

    Challenging Religion Series

    Contributed by Ken Sowers on Mar 18, 2014
     | 4,755 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

  • Ron Freeman, Evangelist avatar

    Pure Religion

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Nov 3, 2015
    based on 31 ratings
     | 10,761 views

    To establish that “pure religion” is not a feeling, but a faithful service to others by those who live daily to remain pure and unspotted from the world. Pure religion has it origin from the Word of God; not from the words of men!

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Perceived Religions 2. Pure Religion 3. Practices of Religion Remarks. 1. James speaks of “pure religion” that which is undefiled, what it is not; what it is; and what are it practices. He writes: “If any man among you seems to be religious, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ