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  • Tim Zingale avatar

    Using Religion To Escape Religion

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Sep 5, 2003
    based on 79 ratings
     | 15,486 views

    A sermon for the 12th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 17

    12th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 17 Mark 7:1-8,14-15, 21-23 "Using Religion to Escape Religion" 7:1 ¶ Now when the Pharisees gathered together to him, with some of the scribes, who had come from Jerusalem, 2 they saw that some of his disciples ate with hands defiled, that is, unwashed. 3 (For ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Rules Or Reality Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jan 14, 2005
    based on 41 ratings
     | 8,956 views

    It’s much easier for us to follow rules than to allow the character of God to rule our behavior. Jesus challenges us to let go of law and let the Spirit guide.

    For an audio version of this and other Bible studies: Go to: www.LivingWatersWeb.com. When it comes to some things in life we like rules and laws – like the law of gravity: “In the ongoing battle between objects made of aluminum going hundreds of miles per hour and the ground going zero miles ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • David Asch avatar

    Clean Hands, Dirty Hearts Series

    Contributed by David Asch on Nov 4, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 17,435 views

    In this message we discover how to have a closer relationship with God, know God better, really get to know God.

    CLEAN HANDS, DIRTY HEARTS Mark 7:1-23 INTRO: How do I have a closer relationship with God? How can I know God better? Really get to know God? Move from religion to relationship? You can’t drown if you don’t get wet; "Tradition is a fence around the law." But often our traditions become a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Commandments Of Life

    Contributed by William Baeta on Dec 1, 2000
    based on 90 ratings
     | 7,586 views

    “Hear now, O Israel, the decrees and laws I am about to teach you. Follow them so that you may live and may go in and take possession of the land that the Lord, the God of your fathers, is giving you. Do not add to what I command you and do not subtract

    Theme: The Commandments of life Text: Deut. 4:1-2, 6-9; James 1:17-27; Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23 The revelations being made at the National Reconciliation Commission gives us reason to really examine ourselves and see ourselves as we really are. We have always been known as a nation of very ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Dirt Under The Nails

    Contributed by Chris Holmes on Nov 23, 2002
    based on 18 ratings
     | 3,069 views

    This sermon is geared toward people seeking how keep the divine spirit of Christ manifested within them.

    I. Defileth of A Man A. It is not waht enters the body that shall defileth a man 1. Defileth is to make dirty 2. Jesus says that defilement has nothing to do with what one eats but rather with what one says and does. B. It’s the words that leave the mouth that defileth a man 1. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Spiritual Heart Attacks

    Contributed by Steve Mason on Oct 16, 2002
    based on 371 ratings
     | 49,626 views

    A sermon that describes the spiritual condition of our hearts using medical terms and illustrations

    OCTOBER 20TH, 2002 THERE IS A WAR BEING FOUGHT IN THE WORLD TODAY ….. -IT’S A SUPERNATURAL WAR -A WAR FOUGHT BETWEEN GOD AND SATAN -BETWEEN HEAVEN AND HELL -THAT WAR IS BEING FOUGHT FOR THE HEARTS OF MEN AND WOMEN ! ONE SIDE WANTS TO MAKE YOUR HEART SOFT -THE OTHER SIDE WANTS TO MAKE ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Heart Of The Matter Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 16, 2003
    based on 308 ratings
     | 56,764 views

    The heart of our problems are deeper than superficial behaviors. Before we can change, we need our hearts to be changed.

    Why do people treat each other so badly? Why do spouses break their wedding vows? Why do people act out in violence and hatred toward others? Why do racism and hate crimes still exist in our world? Why are people filled with greed? Why do we act with treachery and deception toward each other? The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus Crushes And Cures Your Quest For Cleanliness

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Sep 18, 2003
    based on 46 ratings
     | 8,048 views

    by not washing his hands Jesus teaches a lesson in righteousness

    September 21, 2003 Mark 7:1-8; 14-15; 21-23 The Pharisees and some of the teachers of the law who had come from Jerusalem gathered around Jesus and saw some of his disciples eating food with hands that were "unclean," that is, unwashed. (The Pharisees and all the Jews do not eat unless ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    About Freeways, Eggshells, Crossing Our T's, And Dotting Our I's

    Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Sep 21, 2003
    based on 81 ratings
     | 8,158 views

    Pentecost 15: Legalistic approaches that are intended to honor God... don’t. This message contrasts legalistic vs. God-honoring worship.

    A man was watching the news one night when it was reported that a car was going the wrong direction on the freeway. The man knew his wife was on that freeway and became very concerned so he called her on her cell phone. She answered and he said, “Dear, there’s one car going in the wrong direction ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Let Us Put Away Pride Series

    Contributed by Bruce Landry on May 23, 2005
    based on 36 ratings
     | 5,807 views

    Pride comes before the fall the Bible tells us. Then why is this such a big problem in the lives of many Christians. Let’s look at a view from God’s word.

    Let’s Put away our Pride Pali, this bull has killed me." So said Jose Cubero, one of Spain’s most brilliant matadors, before he lost consciousness and died. Only 21 years old, he had been enjoying a spectacular career. However, in this l958 bullfight, Jose made a tragic mistake. He thrust his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rodney Buchanan avatar

    Integrity And The Christian

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jul 14, 2002
    based on 74 ratings
     | 8,662 views

    Christians need integrity in these important areas: Money, Sex, Power.

    The news has been rife with stories of the lack of integrity in our culture. First it was the Enron scandal and the accounting firm of Arthur Anderson. Then it was WorldCom. Even Martha Stewart, the apron-clad icon of hominess, has been brought into disrepute through what appears to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    A False Sense Of Security

    Contributed by Jim Parisi on Jul 20, 2002
    based on 21 ratings
     | 3,135 views

    We have gotten to a place we even believe our front yards are safe , Havens of solitude… because we control the gates to enter and exit.

    A False Sense of Security HHM July 21, 2002 Pastor Jim Parisi This week’s message is a hard one for me to deliver It is on a subject that touches me to the core You say pastor what could move you so. There is a place in my heart… that this subject just hits at the core of my ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Tim Zingale avatar

    Am I A Religious Or A Christian Person

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Aug 28, 2006
    based on 84 ratings
     | 27,635 views

    A sermon for the 13th Sunday after pentecost Proper 17

    13th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 17 Mark 7:1-8,14-15,21-23 "Am I a Religious or a Christian Person?" 7:1* ¶ Now when the Pharisees gathered together to him, with some of the scribes, who had come from Jerusalem, 2* they saw that some of his disciples ate with hands defiled, that is, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Ronald Harbaugh avatar

    Traditions That Define The Family

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Sep 1, 2006
    based on 41 ratings
     | 7,902 views

    A sermon for Proper 17, year B. The commandment of God verus human tradition

    13th Sunday after Pentecost (PR. 17) September 3, 2006 “Series B” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, through the power of your Holy Spirit, open our hearts and minds to your Word for our lives, that ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Corey Laughary avatar

    Does God Want A Dirty Church

    Contributed by Corey Laughary on Sep 19, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,107 views

    What does it mean to "honor God with your lips" and yet be far from him? This sermon explores the type of followers Jesus is calling us to become.

    Mark 7:1-23 “Does God want a Dirty Church?” 7:1 The Pharisees and some of the teachers of the law who had come from Jerusalem gathered around Jesus and 2 saw some of his disciples eating food with hands that were "unclean," that is, unwashed. 3(The Pharisees and all the Jews do not eat unless they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist