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  • Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan avatar

    Great Gain Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Mar 25, 2020
     | 3,681 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

  • Joel Gilbert avatar

    Our Troublesome Tongues

    Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Aug 26, 2024
     | 1,492 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
     | 232 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

  • Dr. John D. WENTWORTH avatar

    Faith On Autopilot – Going Through The Motions Without Heart Series

    Contributed by Dr. John D. Wentworth on Sep 27, 2025
     | 474 views

    There’s comfort in routine. Singing the same hymns, praying the same prayers, sitting in the same pew each Sunday—it all feels safe. But these familiar patterns can lull us into a dangerous place: performing religion instead of pursuing Jesus.

    Title: Faith on Autopilot – Going Through the Motions Without Heart Text: Matt. 15:8-9 ‘This people honors me with their lips but their heart is far from me; 9 in vain do they worship me, teaching as doctrines the commandments of men.’ “When routine replaces relationship” Introduction: “When faith ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Dan Cale avatar

    Broken In Gethsemane's Shadows Series

    Contributed by Dan Cale on Mar 12, 2005
    based on 109 ratings
     | 10,151 views

    This first in a series of three Easter sermons looks at the brokenness found in Gethsemanes garden. The broken promises of the disciples, the broken religion of the pharisees, and the broken heart of Jesus.

    Shadows of the Cross Pt 1 – Broken in Gethsemane’s Shadows Mark 14:32-52 The first three days of July 1863 marked a turning point in our nation. Two armies gathered in little known Gettysburg, Pa. George Meade commanded the Army of the Potomac – Robert E Lee the Army of Northern Virginia. In ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Allen Hern avatar

    "What Is Truth?” Series

    Contributed by Allen Hern on Apr 1, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
     | 26,290 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

  • Chris Appleby avatar

    Sow The Wind Reap The Whirlwind Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Nov 2, 2005
    based on 36 ratings
     | 12,619 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

  • Curtis Kittrell avatar

    Eight Woes Upon The Pharisees

    Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Sep 13, 2001
    based on 51 ratings
     | 14,696 views

    the 8 woes of sin as displayed by the Pharisees in Jesus time. They profess to be the only guide in religion, but are blind to truth and practical Christianity. They strain at gnats and swallow camels.

    Eight Woes Upon The Pharisees Marks of a Pharisee Matthew 23:1 Then spake Jesus to the multitude, and to his disciples, Matthew 23:2 Saying, The scribes and the Pharisees sit in Moses’ seat: Matthew 23:2 a [Moses’ seat] Twenty-one Characteristics of Hypocrites 1. They demand respect as ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Rodney Buchanan avatar

    Is Jesus The Only Way To God? Series

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jun 3, 2002
    based on 65 ratings
     | 11,568 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

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    I Object

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Oct 29, 2002
    based on 31 ratings
     | 2,703 views

    Answers for four objections to becoming a Christian - science proves there is no God; all religions are equal; Christians are hypocrites; if God exists and is all powerful, why is there suffering?

    I Object! October 26/27, 2002 Intro: Last week I shared a story about a missed opportunity to share faith – my wife Joanne had been asked a question by a coworker which Joanne later recognized as being a place where she could have shared her faith. So this past week, Joanne took the initiative ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Travis Jarrett avatar

    Can You Handle The Pressure? Series

    Contributed by Travis Jarrett on Oct 19, 2009
     | 8,120 views

    Part 2 of 7 in our teaching series, "TRUE RELIGION" For more information, please email info@newsongs.org or visit www.newsongs.org

    To watch/listen to this message online go to www.newsongs.org or contact info@newsongs.org. **NOTE: THIS IS A CONCEPT OUTLINE FOR THIS MESSAGE. GRAPHICS AND MULTIMEDIA ARE AVAILABLE TO SUPPORT THIS SERIES. :: The Early Church Imagine yourself to be a leader in the very early days of the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Ron Tuit avatar

    The Golden Rule Series

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Apr 16, 2013
     | 9,941 views

    The Golden rule is accepted in some way into every "religion" of the world, but only TRUE Followers of Christ are able to understand how "the Golden Rule" it is achieved.

    The Golden Rule Matthew 7:7-12 We have been studying Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount and ended with Matthew 7:6: "Do not give what is holy to dogs, and do not throw your pearls ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Will Show The Difference! Series

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Jun 9, 2013
     | 4,468 views

    God has a yardstick to determine who loves Him and who does not! Mere religion cannot capture the Messiah’s heart! Beware!

    I will show the difference! Malachi 3:18”Then you shall again discern Between the righteous and the wicked, Between one who serves God And one who does not serve Him.” God has a yardstick to determine who loves Him and who does not! Mere religion cannot capture the Messiah’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Donald McCulley avatar

    Why The Law Series

    Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Aug 7, 2019
     | 1,896 views

    It is amazing how many of “us” have a performance-based religion! There are many who believe that a right relationship with God can be attained through the performance of the law.

    INTRODUCTION: It is amazing how many of “us” have a performance-based religion! There are many who believe that a right relationship with God can be attained through the performance of the law. Read Ex. 20:3-17; Deut. 5:6-21; Matt. 22:35-40. God did not give the law so that people could become ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Vic Folkert avatar

    Getting Life Right: Romans 10:1-17

    Contributed by Vic Folkert on Jul 30, 2020
     | 4,044 views

    Righteousness: Right STANDING, Right RELATIONSHIP, Right BEHAVIOR, through Christ. Not by birth, religion, goodness. Evangelistic (Romans 10:9-10) and missional focus.

    GETTING LIFE RIGHT—Romans 10:1-17 When I say the word “righteousness,” what pops into your head? Is it an image of a self-righteous person, who delights in being better than everyone else? Do you get defensive, because you know you’re not perfectly righteous? Do you have a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed