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  • Scott Spencer avatar

    Religion Is Not Enough

    Contributed by Scott Spencer on Feb 9, 2012
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     | 9,480 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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    Satan's Plan For Mankind: Curse God And Die

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jun 23, 2025
     | 292 views

    The answer to the taunt of Satan to curse God and die is to bless God and live.

    Satan's Plan for Mankind: Curse God and Die Job 2:7–10 NKJV bb So Satan went out from the presence of the Lord, and struck Job with painful boils from the sole of his foot to the crown of his head. And he took for himself a potsherd with which to scrape himself while he sat in the midst of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    God's Wisdom Always Trumps Man's PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 1, 2024
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     | 1,021 views

    The sermon emphasizes the importance of seeking God's wisdom over worldly wisdom, and calls for unity in the church under Christ's banner.

    Good morning, dear church family. It's always a joy to gather with you, to share in the warmth of our fellowship, and to turn our hearts and minds together towards the Word of God. It's a beautiful day, isn't it? A day the Lord has made, a day to rejoice and be glad in it. We find ourselves today ...read more

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    "Be United Not Divided" 1 Cor. Pt 1 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 20, 2008
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     | 10,426 views

    We need to united in Christ not divided in Christ! The church was formed by Christ to serve one another and not to focus on ourselves. The church is not about me but about the message of Jesus and about service to the Kingdom of God!

    “Be united not divided!” Thesis: We need to united in Christ not divided in Christ! The church was formed by Christ to serve one another and not to focus on ourselves. The church is not about me but about the message of Jesus and about service to the Kingdom of God! Introduction to the book of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Four Small Things Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on May 16, 2004
    based on 67 ratings
     | 21,809 views

    What can we learn from ants, locust, rock badgers and lizards when it comes to the church?

    Well here we are. If Psalm 117 is indeed the middle chapter of the bible, and it is, then we are in a physical sense half way through the book. However that being said there are a lot more book in this half then there was in that half. Proverbs is the 20th book of the Bible out of 66, so it’s 20 ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Too Smart For Our Own Good Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jan 18, 2009
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    3rd in a series from Ecclesiastes. The only profitable wisdom is God-centered.

    In preparing for this week’s message, I was taken back to one of the most profitable learning activities that I ever experienced during my seminary training. As part of my Old Testament introduction class, we were required to find articles from scholarly journals and write a three page evaluation ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Think About Satan

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jun 13, 2024
     | 607 views

    How much should we be concerned about the demonic realm? What should we do about our fears?

    Sermon at Trinity by Pastor Pankow. 6.16.24 How to think about Satan? When you think back to a first date or the first time you met that special someone, you might tend to overthink the situation too much. Worry about what they thought, what you said, when you’re going to meet next . . . It ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Ready And Waiting Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 14, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 7,526 views

    An exposition of Matthew 24 and Jesus’ teaching regarding the end of history.

    Ready and Waiting Matthew 24:1-4, 36-51 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: A lot of folk thought that I had lost my mind. It probably wasn’t the first time. It probably won’t be the last. People were sure of it when I announced that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Three Snapshots

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 26, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,643 views

    A sermon on Festus, King Agrippa, and Paul from Acts 26:19-32. (Outline adapted from J.C. Ryle and MaClaren’s Expositions of Holy Scripture)

    Sermon for 9/25/2005 Three Snapshots Introduction: A. I hate pictures. Crystal loves them. I had a great problem when we made our pictorial directory. B. What bothers me is that someone takes a camera and says, “Smile.” C. When I was a child I hated it more than I do now. It has come to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Choices

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Aug 22, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,712 views

    People and missions -equals church Neighbors are the people you choose not the ones next door.

    Choices Luke 10:25-37 In the weeks since Easter we have been looking at Bible passages that dealt with God’s vision and expectations. I applied the over all view to being a church that lives and ministers beyond the walls of this building as being an absolute necessity if we were to be living as ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Amazing Grace Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Feb 14, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,106 views

    7th in series dealing with God's amazing grace which he lavished on us.

    “Amazing Grace” I. Our Wealth and Worth In Christ 1-4 A. Paul blessed God for blessing us with every spiritual blessing 1:3-14 1. Specially Chosen 1:4 2. Purposefully Adopted 1:5-6 3. Freely Redeemed and Forgiven 1:7-8 Introduction There are many teachings of the Bible but there is one ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    What In The World Is Going On In Modern Christianity?

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 27, 2021
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,233 views

    What in the world is going on here? What sort of mass madness has taken hold of us over the last 20 years?

    What in the world is going on here? What sort of mass madness has taken hold of us over the last 20 years? It seems like so much has changed. So much has gone down hill so fast. So many firm foundations have rotted away. And so many are coming out to speak about it, including recently Joshua ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    A Real Oil Crisis

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Nov 28, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,981 views

    An exploration of maintaining a deep spiritual commitment while awaiting the return of Christ.

    Recap of where we have been: Two weeks ago – Jesus crying out with the prophet Isaiah that God’s house will be a house of prayer. Last week – We dove into Jesus preparatory teaching to His disciples that as time winds down, and the consummation of the kingdom approaches, it is critical that we ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Preach Christ

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Sep 8, 2013
     | 4,107 views

    Preach Christ

    PREACH CHRIST (1 CORINTHIANS 2) A young minister in a college town was embarrassed by the thought of criticism from his cultured congregation. He sought counsel from his father, a wise old minister, saying, “Dad, I am handicapped in my ministry in the pulpit I am now serving. (I can’t say anything) ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Preach Christ

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Feb 4, 2017
     | 5,899 views

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    PREACH CHRIST (1 CORINTHIANS 2) A young minister in a college town was embarrassed by the thought of criticism from his cultured congregation. He sought counsel from his father, a wise old minister, saying, “Dad, I am handicapped in my ministry in the pulpit I am now serving. (I can’t say anything) ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible