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  • Jeff Strite avatar

    The Abraham Factor Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 13, 2008
    based on 66 ratings
     | 14,669 views

    God did more than start a "religion" with Abraham. He started a "relationship" - a relationship that models what God desires to do in our lives.

    OPEN: A third grader once wrote a homework assignment where he was supposed to "Explain God." "One of God’s main jobs is making people. He makes them to replace the ones that die so there will be enough people to take care of things on earth. He doesn’t make grown-ups, just babies. I think because ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Integrity, Zeal, Knowledge: What’s In Your Wallet? Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 6, 2012
     | 6,203 views

    While shallow Christians who are playing the game of religion may get into the trappings of the faith, committed believers connect that their faith is to affect their daily ethics.

    Integrity, Zeal, Knowledge: What’s In Your Wallet? (Proverbs 19:1-2, 5, 23) 1. What’s in your wallet? That’s how a bunch of Vikings and a credit card company challenge us to consider a switch to their card. 2. But what is in your wallet? Probably money, perhaps a driver’s license or ID, maybe a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Alan Perkins avatar

    Christianity Is Not Unique

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Feb 24, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,974 views

    Christianity, in many ways, is not all that different than other religions and faith traditions. In fact, there is really only one thing about Christianity that is unique.

    I’m going to begin this morning with a familiar text: "What you do not wish for yourself, do not do to others." Sound good? That, of course is . . . a well-known saying of Confucius, a Chinese wise man who lived in the 5th and 6th century B.C. "What you do not wish for yourself, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    We Might Need A Pit Stop --- Joy Is Our Strength

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 20, 2016
     | 4,294 views

    We get so busy in daily living we often forget JOY IS NOT FOUND IN RELIGION, JOY IS FOUND IN A PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP WITH THE SON OF GOD...

    WE MIGHT NEED A PIT STOP --- JOY IS OUR STRENGTH. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Nehemiah 8:10 (KJV) Then he said unto them, Go your way, eat the fat, and drink the sweet, and send portions unto them for whom nothing is prepared: for this day is holy unto our Lord: ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan avatar

    Great Gain Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Mar 25, 2020
     | 3,577 views

    The world is moving to acquire great gain in the form of wealth and luxury. The stand of a Disciple of Christ on these matters determine his religion and life life goals.

    Theme: Great Gain Text: 1 Timothy 6:3-10 Introduction: Paul's letters to Timothy and Titus are known as Pastoral Letters. The first letter to Timothy is concerned about Christian worship and Church administration. Second letter challenge to endure sufferings and be bold witness till death. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Mark Aarssen avatar

    Let There Be Peace On Earth

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jan 17, 2017
     | 10,573 views

    We are not saved by a denomination or a religion but by a Saviour who is Christ the Lord. Jesus demands all of us not part of us when we come to Him.

    Let there be Peace on Earth Many of you probably know this familiar song often heard this time of year; Let there be peace on earth And let it begin with me; Let there be peace on earth, The peace that was meant to be. With God as our Father Brothers all are we, Let me walk with my brother In ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Joel Gilbert avatar

    Our Troublesome Tongues

    Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Aug 26, 2024
     | 1,366 views

    As James challenges his readers to have a true religion, he comes to a part of our faith-life that is nearly impossible to control - our tongues.

    Before we dive into the main content of the message today, I want to point out something rather obvious - there are no notes in your bulletins. There is a sense in which this sermon is set up fairly similarly to others - a couple of main points with smaller points, but there is also a sense in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Dunn avatar

    (3) Who Is The Father To You? Series

    Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 2, 2025
     | 90 views

    John 5 - Bethesda Pool. This message reveals Jesus as the Father’s mercy, ending futility, exposing empty religion, and granting forgiveness and wholeness.

    Introduction: Have you ever missed a sign? I have. One time I was rushing through the airport, ticket in hand, suitcase dragging behind me. I cleared security, found my gate, and sat down to wait. After a few minutes I started listening to the announcements — and realized everybody around me was ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • Anthony Smith avatar

    One God. Pt.1. Series

    Contributed by Anthony Smith on Jul 10, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,497 views

    It seams as thou every religion in the world is mainly concerned with Christianity and Jesus, more now than ever. Why? Because all recognize that there is only one God. But how do we come to recognize whom that on

    One God. It seams as thou every religion in the world is mainly concerned with Christianity and Jesus, more now than ever. Why? Because all recognize that there is only one God. But how ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Don't Be Corrupted - Unleavened Vs. Leavened

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 27, 2015
     | 3,392 views

    To show that we need to live lives in an unclean world. James 1:27 (Amplified Bible) External religious worship [religion as it is expressed in outward acts] that is pure and unblemished in the sight of God the Father is this: to visit and help and care

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you leavened or unleavened? I'm unleavened because I walk by faith. 2 Corinthians 5:7 2 Corinthians 5:7 (Amplified Bible) For we walk by faith [we regulate our lives and conduct ourselves by our conviction or belief respecting man’s relationship to God and divine things, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Joel Gilbert avatar

    This Is War Series

    Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Sep 9, 2024
     | 977 views

    As we continue to pursue the "true religion" that James encourages us to embody, we come face to face with a war that we face. Sure, there are battles with culture, but this war is within.

    One of my favorite bands is the group “Switchfoot.” While I like their sound (it is unique and often very easily identifiable), what I like most is their lyrics. Switchfoot is a band that is made up of Christians. Their lyrics and songs have made their way onto both Christian and secular charts ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rodney Buchanan avatar

    The Scourge Of Legalism Series

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Sep 12, 2004
    based on 58 ratings
     | 6,779 views

    The problem with legalism is: 1. It turns a relationship of love into a religion of laws. 2. It turns people from encouragers into fault-finders. 3. It emphasizes outward conformity rather than inner transformation.

    What an interesting story about the early church The Word of God has just spread to the Gentiles (non-Jews and people from other lands), and they have responded enthusiastically to its message. There were thrilling stories of healings, miracles and dramatic conversions. These new converts were ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Chris Appleby avatar

    Sow The Wind Reap The Whirlwind Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Nov 2, 2005
    based on 36 ratings
     | 12,456 views

    There is no faithfulness steadfast love or knowledge of God. This is the fault of poor teaching by the priests and bad leadership by the nations secular leaders. It results in false religion and false hope.

    The prophecy of Hosea begins with a dramatic enactment by Hosea of the relationship between God and his people Israel. It’s a shocking revelation of the unfaithfulness of a people who should have known better, who had had every opportunity to get their act together and to worship God faithfully but ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Allen Hern avatar

    "What Is Truth?” Series

    Contributed by Allen Hern on Apr 1, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
     | 26,082 views

    In the midst of a cynical world; cynical about politics; cynical about moral values; cynical about religion; we need a foundation of truth to sustain us.

     200416.ser “What Is Truth?” CLBC March 28, 2004 a.m. Subject: Truth Theme: Living in Truth Passage: John 18:28 - 38 Text: John 18: 38 Do you hear the note of cynicism in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rodney Buchanan avatar

    Is Jesus The Only Way To God? Series

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jun 3, 2002
    based on 65 ratings
     | 11,365 views

    When Jesus says he is the way, it means: 1) You are not the way. 2) Other religions are not the way. 3) Jesus Christ is the only way to God.

    Godfrey Saxe’s poem The Blind Men and the Elephant is based on a fable from India. (See the complete poem at the end of the sermon. May also be used as a skit.) In it, six blind men go to observe an elephant to understand what one really is. One blindly walks into the elephant’s side and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist