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  • Dr. Ronald Shultz avatar

    Second Hand Religion

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on May 11, 2020
     | 4,427 views

    You are either in a first hand relationship with Christ or you are not in one at all.

    Proposition: You must personally seek the Lord! I. Because it is the only path to wisdom! A. Only He can give it to you! James 1:5,6 B. He gives it only to the willing! John 7:17 II. Because it is the way to honor Him! A. You show your faith in Him! Matthew 8:5-10 (Centurion) B. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Byron Perrine avatar

    The Religion That Shaped America

    Contributed by Byron Perrine on Jul 9, 2019
     | 3,654 views

    This sermon reminds us of what we have lost by abandoning traditional values, and warns against the paradigm shift currently taking place in our culture, and the impact this change will have upon the future of our nation.

    (If you have found this sermon helpful, please visit us at www.HeritageRestorationProject.org or www.ChristianWisdom.info) Tomorrow is Independence Day. Independence Day is to our Nation what the Day of Pentecost is to Christians, a birthday celebration. And just as we have tried to keep alive in ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Ken Pell avatar

    Losing My Religion Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Mar 2, 2013
     | 6,891 views

    God is head over heels in love with you!

    LOSING MY RELIGION An Introduction to the Sermon Series, “The Misunderstood God**” 1 Corinthians 13:4-8 Big Idea: God is head over heels in love with you! INTRO: In a few minutes we will be reading from 1 Corinthians 13. But, may I ask you a few questions first? • How many ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    "The Religion Police"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 28, 2010
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     | 6,350 views

    Our value as a person has nothing to do with having our name on the up in lights. God loves us; we can’t improve on that! You don’t have to try and prove you are worthwhile by sneaking your nametag a little higher up on the table. And praise God for that!

    Luke 14:1-14 “The Religion Police” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN Luke opens chapter 14 by telling us that Jesus “went to eat in the house of a prominent Pharisee,” on the Sabbath and that “he was being carefully ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Bobby Stults avatar

    What Is True Religion? Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Sep 21, 2013
     | 10,975 views

    What does James mean by pure and undefiled religion?

    A Study of the Letter of James James 1:26-27 September 18, 2013 Read Scripture:James 1:26-27 [show scripture] 26If anyone thinks he is religious without controlling his tongue, then his religion is useless and he deceives himself. 27Pure and undefiled religion before our God and Father is this: to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ron Tuit avatar

    The Cure For Wearisome Religion Series

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Feb 22, 2014
     | 4,265 views

    Jesus came so that we could step off the treadmill of "law" and into the glory of His Grace.

    Law and Gospel: The Cure for Wearisome Religion Matthew 11:25-30 I have never cared to much for exercising on a treadmill: I think it may be my overwhelming desire to be practical, even with effort and exercise; I hate to walk in one ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Lowe avatar

    Consequences Of Bad Religion

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 24, 2013
     | 3,463 views

    THE JEWISH NATION HELD A PRIVILEGED STATUS WITHIN THE ROMAN EMPIRE, AND THE SANHEDRIN FEARED THAT JESUS WOULD GAIN A LARGE FOLLOWING, CAUSE A CIVIL UPROAR, AND ANGER THE GOVERNING ROMAN EMPIRE. IF THAT HAPPENED, these religious leaders would lose their...

    5-16-2004 Title: Consequences of Bad Religion Text: John 11:47-48, 53 Scripture Reading: John 11:45-53 Introduction CHRIST DIED DURING Passover week in Jerusalem. It was the HIGH HOLY WEEK ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Religion Gone Bad

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Nov 12, 2012
     | 6,474 views

    Religion goes bad when our lives are not marked by genuine humility and heartfelt generosity.

    Title: Religion Gone Bad Text: Mark 12:38-44 Thesis: Religion goes bad when God is not the object of our devotion. Introduction (Disclaimer… this introduction may not be for the faint of heart.) I am fascinated by some of the reality programming on the Discovery Channel. One of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Religion Without Reality Series

    Contributed by Don Emmitte on Aug 11, 2014
     | 7,005 views

    Many people seem to be content to trust their own efforts and religious practices to make them acceptable before God. We need to be aware that religious activities are only good when they express an inner reality.

    Religion Without Reality Romans 2:17-29 Romans Series (Part 6) Sermon by Don Emmitte, Grace Restoration Ministries Take Your Bibles Please… But if you call yourself a Jew and rely on the law and boast in God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Religion Without God

    Contributed by David Radcliff on Apr 2, 2016
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     | 7,200 views

    Christianity is a relationship not a religion.

    RELIGION WITHOUT GOD II Timothy 3:1-5 I. WITHOUT CHRIST 1. Formality II Timothy 3:5. Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof A skeleton has a form of man, but is dead! 2. Faithless Luke 18:8. Nevertheless when the Son of man cometh, shall he find faith on the earth? There ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rene Perez avatar

    No Hot Air Religion

    Contributed by Rene Perez on Jan 8, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,241 views

    real faith does what it says

    Sermon: “No hot air religion” Point: “Real faith does what it says” 3-4 weeks ago, I was driving back home after dropping my daughter off for work. I had seen this homeless man walking along side Marietta Avenue several times before, and every time, I was reminded of the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Brad Bailey avatar

    God Beyond Religion Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Mar 13, 2018
     | 6,366 views

    God Beyond Religion Series: Conversations with Jesus March 11, 2018 – Brad Bailey

    God Beyond Religion Series: Conversations with Jesus March 11, 2018 – Brad Bailey Intro We are continuing our series… “Conversations with Jesus”… As described in previous weeks… many conversations are just polite exchanges. Some are practical exchanges. But there are some that can be life ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • I. Grant Spong avatar

    Two Kinds Of Religion

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 5, 2018
     | 3,551 views

    In the midst of church scandals, can we look beyond human sins and see God at work? We religious leaders are the object of Jesus’ greatest criticisms; will we listen?

    In the midst of church scandals, can we look beyond human sins and see God at work? We religious leaders are the object of Jesus’ greatest criticisms; will we listen? Let’s discuss the two ways of being, the takers and givers in the context of Mark 12:38-44. Outward Show Mark 12:38-39 In His ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    Losing God In Religion Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Nov 3, 2015
    based on 5 ratings
     | 12,961 views

    We lose God when we emphasize a ritual or object over and above our relationship with God. Don't expect God's blessings without repentance.

    During a service at an old synagogue, when a particular prayer was said, half the congregants stood up and half remained sitting. The half that was seated started yelling at those standing to sit down, and the ones standing yelled at the ones sitting to stand up. The new rabbi didn't know ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    Sunday Morning Religion

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 19, 2022
     | 3,648 views

    You can ride by most churches and they have a church sign outside telling the public what time their church services start.

    But I have a problem with some churches posting on their church signs they worship God between 11 to 12 . According to the Word of God this is somewhat misleading! HOW IS IT MISLEADING? It implies we worship the Lord one hour a week and this is not what the Bible teaches we christians should be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist