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  • Steve Hanchett avatar

    Turning A Religion Into A Relationship Series

    Contributed by Steve Hanchett on Apr 23, 2001
    based on 84 ratings
     | 8,374 views

    Jesus’ encounter with Nicodemus. Sincere seekers need to be born again.

    “When a Religion Becomes a Relationship” John 3:1-15 Steve Hanchett, pastor Berry Road Baptist Church April 22, 2001 There was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews. The man came to Jesus by night and said to Him, “Rabbi, we know that You are a teacher come from God; for no ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Consequences Of Bad Religion

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 24, 2013
     | 3,473 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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    "From Religion To Relationship"

    Contributed by David Henderson on Apr 12, 2011
     | 6,209 views

    We come this morning to one of the most familiar passages of scripture in the Bible. Certainly most of us have memorized John 3:16 than any other verse ion the Bible. Preschoolers can recite it. Football fans paint it on signs and sit in the end zone.

    “From Religion to Relationship” John 3:1-16 Billy Graham tells the story of the time early in His ministry when he arrived in a small town to preach a revival meeting. He had arrived a bit early so he decided to finish a letter he was writing and get it in the mail. He finished the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "The Religion Police"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 28, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,370 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

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    Losing God In Religion Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Nov 3, 2015
    based on 5 ratings
     | 12,995 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

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    No Hot Air Religion

    Contributed by Rene Perez on Jan 8, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,255 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

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    The False Security Of Religion Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 29, 2014
    based on 2 ratings
     | 12,662 views

    Who are you trying to please? Are you into a religion or are you into a relationship?

    INTRODUCTION Some of you know the pastor of First Baptist Church of Orlando, Florida, Dr. Jim Henry, is a good friend of mine. Not long after they had been in their new building, they had an unusual thing happen on a Sunday morning. They were through most of the worship service and the choir was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Second-Hand Religion

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Mar 2, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,106 views

    Faith in Jesus allows us to have a real personal relationship with God.

    Focus Passage: Exodus 33:7-23 KEY VERSE 18 “Show me Your glory” Supplemental Passage: John 10:10 "The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly.” Introduction: References to second hand clothing or other items, or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Traits Of Token Religion

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jul 17, 2009
     | 2,932 views

    Just because someone attaches the word "worship" to a religious service, doesn’t mean that the term fits. This was often the case with Israel’s religous rituals. Sadly, it is often true of many church services in our day.

    The Traits Of Token Religion Text: Phil.1: 3-11 Intro: Today I want to focus on the thought mentioned in the second half of Philippians 1: 10. Paul tells the Philippians that he was praying that their love for Christ might continue to grow, resulting in knowledge, discernment, and sincerity. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Or The Trappings Of Religion? Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 19, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,462 views

    People who have a heart for the true God observe the outward trappings of Biblical faith, but they put the focus loving and knowing God by internalizing His Word.

    God or the Trappings of Religion? (Deuteronomy 6:4-9, 15; Matthew 22:34-40, 23:1-12) 1. There is more than one way to look at things. 2. "Our daughter took the afternoon off from her job at the funeral home to visit her daughter in preschool. When one of the kids asked what she did for a living, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Emile Wolfaardt avatar

    When Religion Steals Series

    Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on Sep 7, 2009
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,443 views

    (PowerPoint Slides freely available by e-mailing Emile@Wolfaardt.com) Dealing with the spirit of religion so that Christ is glorified.

    Journeying with John - It’s a Blast (JWJ-20) When Religion Steals John 5:9-17 Good morning! Today I want to start with something rather unusual - I want to identify a thief in our midst - I want to name this thief so you are no longer vulnerable to his attack, I want to expose him. That thief’s ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    "Religion The Right Way”

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on May 26, 2009
     | 2,816 views

    Reveals how you can know what religion God approves of.

    “Religion the Right Way” May 31, 2009 “Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. Anyone who listens to the word but does not do what it says is like a man who looks at his face in a mirror and, after looking at himself, goes away and immediately forgets what he ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Religion Without Reality Series

    Contributed by Don Emmitte on Aug 11, 2014
     | 7,028 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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    Second Hand Religion

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on May 11, 2020
     | 4,445 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

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    The Cure- Religion Is Not Enough Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Nov 13, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,308 views

    This is the 124th sermon in the series "Action". This is the 4th sermon from Romans.

    Series: Action [#124] THE CURE- RELIGION IS NOT ENOUGH Romans 2:17-29 Introduction: We have studied many different areas of sin in just 2 chapters of Romans. This morning’s sermon may point out 1 of the most dangerous problems in the Church- Religion. I do understand that Christianity is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist