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  • Jim Butcher avatar

    The Problem With A Religion Of Rules Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jan 11, 2022
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    Two Sabbath stories bring out some key dangers of a rules-based religion.

    - We have two stories here that both look into the rules the religious leaders had back in Jesus’ day concerning the Sabbath. THE PROBLEM WITH A RELIGION OF RULES: 1. WE ARE SELECTIVE ABOUT WHICH RULES WE PAY ATTENTION TO. - Matthew 12:1-5, 9-11. - The Pharisees considered themselves to be the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Gay Marriage, Lgbtq Issues, And The Christian Worldview

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on May 3, 2021
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     | 2,719 views

    Gay marriage. This is a very difficult and controversial issue. There are fiery voices on both sides of the debate that make it difficult to discuss respectfully. But respectful discussion is an integral part of life in the west.

    Gay marriage. This is a very difficult and controversial issue. There are fiery voices on both sides of the debate that make it difficult to discuss respectfully. But respectful discussion is an integral part of life in the west. Problems begin to erupt when both sides toss out insults, instead ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Visible Faith

    Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Aug 19, 2024
     | 1,565 views

    People tend to think about faith as a private matter. James would argue otherwise for a visible faith.

    As we’ve been studying the book of James - we have observed how he calls us to have a “spiritual wholeness” - a faith that runs throughout all that we are. A faith that is revealed in our character, exhibited in conflicts, and heard in our conversations. He calls us to… persevere amidst trials, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Warnings Lesson 4 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 5, 2025
     | 171 views

    God gave warnings to please God by obeying His commandments and teachings.

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. The Colossian church had four problems. This chapter addresses the four problems of the church. a. Mystery religions. b. Philosophy. c. Legalism (asceticism) and d. Worship of angels (gnosticism). 2. Why God gives warnings to Christians? a. To correct Christian beliefs and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    The United States, A Dream Realized: Natural Law, Legal Positivism, & The Founders Views Series

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 20, 2021
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     | 2,297 views

    I’d like to take you back in time to the birth of this nation. The year is 1775, and the British are marching in the dead of night to capture the guns of the colonial militia.

    I’d like to take you back in time to the birth of this nation. The year is 1775, and the British are marching in the dead of night to capture the guns of the colonial militia. Four riders launch into the night to awaken the minute men. The colonials succeed, and beat the British to their supplies ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Righteousness Par Excellence Series

    Contributed by Johann Neethling on Sep 18, 2006
     | 3,559 views

    What God is after is a love relationship with His people – not legalism.

    RIGHTEOUSNESS PAR EXCELLENCE Matthew 5:17-20 1. I have been an “average person” much of my life. • During my school years, I was an average student in my class. I studied and worked and aimed as high as I could, but I knew there were always those other students who would consistently achieve ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    People Can Stifle God's Love Series

    Contributed by Paul Shafit on Dec 1, 2009
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     | 3,922 views

    The contrast between legalism and loving obedience of God’s Word

    A lecturer, when explaining stress management to an audience, raised a glass of water and asked, "How heavy is this glass of water?" Answers called out ranging from 2 to 5 pounds. The lecturer replied, "The absolute weight doesn’t matter. It depends on how long you try to hold it." He continued, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Walk Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Rodney Coe on Feb 12, 2015
     | 14,265 views

    We must lookout for spiritual pitfalls of philosophy, legalism and worldliness.

    The Walk of Faith Colossians 2:1-10 As we continue on Sunday morning our series through the book of Colossians let me refresh our memories on where we are. This letter from the Apostle Paul to the church of Colossae was written while Paul was in prison. He had never been to the church but he led ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be Opened!

    Contributed by Scott Spencer on Jan 23, 2014
     | 10,084 views

    Ever feel like you are trapped in a box? We all have something that traps us, we need to be freed, we need the door to be opened.

    BE OPENED! Mark 7:31-7:37 31 Again He went out from the region of Tyre, and came through Sidon to the Sea of Galilee, within the region of Decapolis. 32 They brought to Him one who was deaf and spoke with difficulty, and they implored Him to lay His hand on him. 33 Jesus took him aside ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Not Rules And Superstition Series

    Contributed by Timothy Darling on Jul 17, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,517 views

    True spiritual life and wisdom is not found in strict adhearance to rules, or in paths that lead to pagan gods. It is only found in Jesus.

    Not rules and superstition Love and Wisdom; God and You Colossians 2:6-23 The famous astronaut Buzz Aldrin faced a conflict after returning from the moon. He spiraled into a deep depression that ultimately resulted in him being hospitalized, medicated and put through a battery of psychiatric ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • David Dunn avatar

    Ruleigion

    Contributed by David Dunn on Jan 13, 2026
     | 135 views

    Jesus confronts rule-based righteousness by restoring the heart of God’s law—mercy, life, and grace centered in Himself.

    Before we turn to Matthew chapter 12, I want to share a new word with you. Are you ready? Here it is: Ruleigion. Not religion — rule-igion. I didn’t invent this word — it was coined by Joshua Harris from Covenant Reformed Church in Hagerstown, Maryland — but it names something Jesus confronts ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    Absalom Sets A Trap For Amnon: What Is The Legacy You'll Leave Behind? Series

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Aug 16, 2023
     | 1,379 views

    If we set an example of righteousness, then it may yet continue through your family line into the future.

    King David allowed two sins into his life when he committed sexuality immorality by taking Bathsheba to be his wife. Then he committed murder when he ordered Uriah the husband of Bathsheba to be left to die in battle. In my family, certain sins have persisted over the generations. My grandpa ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Caught! Series

    Contributed by John Oscar on Jun 17, 2018
     | 9,823 views

    Using the story of the woman caught in adultery, Pastor John shows us how we can react like Jesus to bad situations.

    Caught! CCCAG June 17th, 2018 Scripture- John 8:1-11 What we just watched was a video representation from the movie the Gospel of John that depicts one of my favorite Bible Narratives because it shows the overwhelming love of Jesus Christ for the sinner. Anyone who is giving their heart to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • William D. Brown avatar

    The Lord Invites Every One To Eat At His Table

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Jul 31, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,243 views

    This Sabbath situation was a trap set up by Jesus’ enemies.

    THE LORD INVITES EVERY ONE TO EAT AT HIS TABLE 10-14-06 Our text is found in Lk.14:16-24 but in order to see what’s taking place lets read verses 1-6 first. LUKE 14: 1-6 1And it came to pass, as he went into the house of one of the chief Pharisees to eat bread on the sabbath day, that they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Exhibiting The Steadfastness Of Christ

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 3, 2022
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     | 1,139 views

    Jesus, how are you going to get out of this trap?

    Thirty-Second Sunday in Course 2022 Every week we rise together and recite one or the other professions of faith, either the Apostles’ Creed or the Niceno-Constantinopolitan. (That’s the long one with the word “consubstantial” in it.) One of the statements we say we believe is “the resurrection of ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic