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  • Matthew Sickling avatar

    Religion Or Relationship

    Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Apr 12, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,677 views

    This sermon explains that Christianity is all about a Relationahip with Jesus Christ, not a "Religion."

    Introduction: The Apostle Paul was in the city of Athens, Greece, waiting for his co-workers Timothy and Silas to join him there. While he waited I’m sure he must have spent some time walking the ancient streets of Athens. Perhaps he even toured The Parthenon, which was a temple built and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ronald Thorington avatar

    Religion Or Relationship? Series

    Contributed by Ronald Thorington on Jan 1, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,860 views

    Salvation does not come through religion but a relationship with Jesus Christ.

    #22 8-26-07 Religion or Relationship? Introduction, 1) How do you know if you are truly saved? 2) Are you relying on religious credits to save you? 3) Apostle Paul had a great amount of religious credits. Text, Philippians 3:3-8 I. Salvation in not earned through Religion (3:4-6) A. Salvation ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jim Drake avatar

    Restoring Religion Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Jan 5, 2008
    based on 57 ratings
     | 20,398 views

    Who is worship supposed to be about? God. And it is His worship that He was restoring in Jerusalem in this passage. This message looks at restoring our religion.

    1. Worshipped as family (3:1 – they gathered together as one man) 2. Worshipped fittingly (3:2 – in accordance with the Word of God) 3. Worshipped freely (3:3 – in spite of the fear of the nations) 4. Worshipped fully (3:4-5 – they kept all the feasts and offered all the offerings) It seems like ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Shane Brooks avatar

    Fear Of Religion Series

    Contributed by Shane Brooks on Jul 17, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,828 views

    That’s me in the spotlight-- LOSING MY RELIGION

    1 JOHN 4:13-18 This morning ---Talking about FEAR FROM RELIGION Religion in it’s simplest Greek meaning---- Doing out of Duty Martin Luther, “even in it’s most sincere form, Religion is man made.” You can religiously do a lot of things Drink religiously Diet religiously Be rude ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Charles Salmon avatar

    Religion And Politics

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Sep 6, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,070 views

    Sometimes Christians suffer because of their faith, but God is able to deliver and make it right.

    Religion and Politics Acts 12:5 INTRO.: A man once said "I guess no one should talk about religion or politics." I informed him I disagreed since my livelihood involved talking about religion. When he discovered I was a preacher, he proceeded to fill me in on why he didn’t attend church. I had ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mike Turner avatar

    The Religion Of Nimrod

    Contributed by Mike Turner on Jan 30, 2005
    based on 50 ratings
     | 16,095 views

    A sermon about Nimrod, the great grandson of Noah.

    The Religion Of Nimrod Gen 10:8-11, 11:1-9 I. Notice Nimrod’s Rebellion. Vs 8-9 His very name means "rebel or we will rebel". Notice also the words V9 "before the Lord" This phrase literally means "against God" Nimrod rebelled against the Lord. a. He disregarded the past of his family. His ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kurt Lindgren avatar

    Rambo Religion

    Contributed by Kurt Lindgren on Dec 26, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,184 views

    I know your works, labor, patience, for my names sake never the less I have somewhat against the...

    Kurt Lindgren www.pastorkurt.com RAMBO RELIGION / REV. 2: 1-6 1.INTRODUCTION a.MY TEXT IS TAKEN FROM VERSE 4 i.Thou hast left thy first love ii.I know your works, labor, patience, for my names sake never the less I have somewhat against the... iii.Your out there working diligently for me, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joseph Bachman avatar

    The Spongebob Religion

    Contributed by Joseph Bachman on Jan 7, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,237 views

    Don’t just sit in the ocean but jump in the river

    The Sponge bob Religion Pastor Joe Bachman 10/16/05 Ps 78:15-16 15 He split the rocks in the wilderness And gave them abundant drink like the ocean depths. 16 He brought forth streams also from the rock And caused waters to run down like rivers. NASU This morning I want to talk to you about ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Lee Henry avatar

    Pure Religion

    Contributed by Lee Henry on Nov 15, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,970 views

    James describes "pure religion" in very practical terms that are easy to understand.

    Pure Religion James 1:19-27 What is religion? Isn’t it amazing how we can use a word every day of our life and have no idea what it means? “Religion” is one of those words. It’s like the ad in the newspaper “Dog for sale.” When we read that ad, what kind of dog comes to our mind? Chances are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ed Wood avatar

    A Religion Of Convenience

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 1, 2004
    based on 80 ratings
     | 8,859 views

    A sermon of how we are becoming complacent in our society.

    A RELIGION OF CONVENIENCE 1 Kings 12:25-33 INTRO: The woman came home in her car with automatic transmission, pushed a button and the garage door opened automatically. Her A/C had automatically started ½ hour earlier. She took a prepared meal out of her automatic defrosting freezer, placed it in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Greg Nance avatar

    Religion That Works

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Jun 23, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,346 views

    James 1:26-27 offers a three point message on religion that is a must DO.

    As we continue our Summer Service Series let’s turn to one of the most practical books in the New Testament: James. This little letter is packed with instruction and wisdom for Christian ACTION and SERVICE. James is big on application. A few weeks ago I did a lesson entitled “Do to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • C. Philip Green avatar

    Worthless Religion Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 8, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,984 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

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Ditchin' Religion

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Mar 14, 2012
     | 5,569 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

  • Kevin Ruffcorn avatar

    Hollow Religion Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 21, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,323 views

    Faith is more than going through the motions and appearing holy. True faith seeks God's will and faithfully obeys it.

    Isaiah 58:1-12 “Hollow Religion” INTRODUCTION One of the most difficult challenges in any relationship is keeping it fresh and growing. We are tempted to take our relationships for granted, to be distracted by other demands in our lives, and to ignore or neglect these precious ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Brad Bailey avatar

    The Answer To Religion Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Oct 20, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,286 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