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  • Donnie Martin avatar

    The Traits Of Token Religion

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jul 17, 2009
     | 2,768 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

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Economics, Politics, And Religion Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Oct 15, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,456 views

    Exposition of Mark 12:13-17 about Jesus’ confrontation with Pharisees over the taxes issue

    Text: Mark 12:13-17, Title: Economics, Politics, and Religion, Date/Place: 10/12/08, PM A. Opening illustration: Lots of really dumb things have been carried out in the name of these three B. Background to passage: this is during Jesus’ final week in Jerusalem, and He has just told the parable ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Stephen Collins avatar

    Why Religion Stinks Series

    Contributed by Stephen Collins on Jan 6, 2009
     | 5,804 views

    Part 3 of our "Being the Church" series, this one focusing on the need for an authentic, personal relationship with Jesus Christ and how "religion" does not meet that need.

    Stephen N. Collins Millville – 06/22/08 Being the Church Part 3: Why Religion Stinks Acts 4:1-22 Icebreaker: The kindergarten teacher asked the students in her class to bring something related to their families’ religions to class the next day. She asked for volunteers to show what they had ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • David Owens avatar

    Religion That Makes A Difference Series

    Contributed by David Owens on May 23, 2006
    based on 27 ratings
     | 7,050 views

    Religion that makes a difference is characterized by godly language, godly love and a godly lifestyle. James not only tells us what we should be, he tells us how to get there.

    Introduction A. I heard about a man who came into church late one Sunday. 1. He asked someone in the back of the auditorium, “Is the sermon done yet?” 2. The person wisely answered, “The sermon has been preached, but it has yet to be done.” 3. Wow! You talk about truthful and insightful! 4. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • James Goforth, Jr. avatar

    More Than Religion Series

    Contributed by James Goforth, Jr. on May 3, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,790 views

    An Exposition on Romans

    More than Religion Romans 2:17-29 From the Inside Out Religion Vs Relationship God had made a covenant with Abraham - Genesis 17:13 His people would be “set apart” and “marked” with circumcision “my covenant in your flesh is to be an everlasting covenant” Matt 5:20 20 For I tell you that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Sherm Nichols avatar

    Do It Yourself Religion Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 13, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,741 views

    Examines the folly of syncretism and universalism from a biblical standpoint.

    1. Title: Do It Yourself Religion 2. Text: Acts 4:12 et al 3. Audience: Villa Heights Christian Church, AM crowd., February 12, 2006, 3rd in the series “A Clear and Present Danger” 4. Objectives: -for the people to understand the danger of trying to make God fit us rather than ourselves fit Him. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    When Religion's Not Enough Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 30, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,797 views

    A look at the high priesthood of Jesus and the implications that carries for our lives

    1. Title: When Religion’s Not Enough 2. Text: Hebrews 7 3. Audience: Villa Heights Christian Church, AM worship crowd, August 13, 2006, in the series “Nothing Better Than The Best” 4. Type: expository 5. Objectives: • For the people to understand the necessity of having a High Priest in our ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dan Brown avatar

    Freedom From Religion

    Contributed by Dan Brown on Dec 4, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,697 views

    Following Christ is a relationship not a religion.

    Sunday Morning 8/12/01-Col. 2-Freedom From Religion Key idea: Following X is a relationship not a religion. Video Clip: Matrix 1:37:20-1:38:19 Neo confused about his identity, doesn’t understand who he really is, we as xians suffer from the same problem. Don’t know or understand who we are. ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Stephen Funderburk avatar

    Religion's Favorite Sin

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Oct 2, 2005
    based on 41 ratings
     | 6,581 views

    the danger of hypocrisy

    Intro: one of the classic, I Love Lucy shows was the show where Lucy and Ethel traded places with Ricky and Fred; one of the funniest parts of that show was when Ricky put a whole box of yeast into his dough and it overflowed the oven. Yeast is a powerful substance, just a little is needed to make ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Brian Bill avatar

    The Fatal Flaws Of Religion Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 17, 2006
    based on 38 ratings
     | 28,433 views

    As we finish Romans 2 this morning, we’re going to learn that many believers today are “cheater Christians,” because they’re fooling themselves and others. Too many religious people have pretty packaging on the outside but have downsized the amount of sp

    The Fatal Flaws of Religion Romans 2:17-29 Rev. Brian Bill 6/25/06 I’ve been fascinated and frustrated about something for many years. Have you noticed how companies are shrinking the size of their products while keeping the packaging the same? The result is less product while the price stays ...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
     | 6,035 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

  • David Henderson avatar

    Challenging Our Religion Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Jan 5, 2011
     | 8,392 views

    So Jesus came to challenge and to change the way people think. And as He continued to challenge religion His ministry led Him to a variety of places. We see two of them today.

    “Challenging our Religion” Matthew 12:1-14 Eventually the ministry of Jesus was sure to cause great controversy. After all, Jesus challenged all of the religious leaders of the day. The Pharisees, the Saducees, anyone who was teaching tradition over truth. Jesus was never ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Boyne avatar

    Second-Hand Religion

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Mar 2, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,984 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

  • Jimmy Chapman avatar

    The Sin Of A Religion Of Convenience

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on May 17, 2007
    based on 37 ratings
     | 9,795 views

    Conception of a religion of convenience Characteristics of a religion of convenience Consequences of a religion of convenience

    The Sin of a Religion of Convenience I Kings 12:25-33 The passage before us describes the act which is so often described in Scripture as the "sins of Jereboam." It is referred to more than twenty times in the Word of God. I Kings 15:30 "Because of the sins of Jereboam which he sinned, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Atwood avatar

    Talk Show Religion

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on May 22, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,325 views

    Humanistic attitudes that hinder worship.

    Talk Show Religion, Humanistic Attitudes that Deter Worship. Some TV talk shows have some redeeming qualities; many others send subtle yet harmful messages to their viewers. Why should that concern the church? It should concern us because entertainment in culture tends to bleed through into ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist