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  • MELVIN MAUGHMER, JR. avatar

    The Testing Of Pure And False Religion

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Feb 6, 2023
     | 2,195 views

    We need to make sure we test our religion to see if it has value or not. The heart of pure religion is not in the garb, the traditions, the rituals but is based in Love in action.

    The Testing of Pure and False Religion By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - Years ago I collected soda cans and turned them in for money at the recycling center. At the recycling center I would place all the cans I collect on a belt that went through the giant magnet and if the can was ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Gimme That Old-Time Religion

    Contributed by Mark White on Aug 1, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,678 views

    Various Cults at work today.

    GIMME THAT OLD TIME RELIGION Mark White 1-03-02 Scripture Focus – 2Thessalonians 1-3 Time Magazine calls The New Age is "a combination of spirituality and superstition, fad and farce, about which only one thing is certain, it is not new". Actually its philosophies are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Defiled Religion, Defiled Hearts"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Aug 25, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,633 views

    God is concerned with true worship from the heart, not outward observances.

    “The Pharisees and some of the scribes gathered around Him when they had come from Jerusalem, 2 and had seen that some of His disciples were eating their bread with impure hands, that is, unwashed. 3 (For the Pharisees and all the Jews do not eat unless they carefully wash their hands, thus ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Finding Religion Or Faith #3 Series

    Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 3, 2019
     | 2,428 views

    We return to Galatians, moving into chapter three and entitling this sermon, Religion or Faith? Paul continues his rant by challenging us through a diatribe.

    We return to Galatians, moving into chapter three and entitling this sermon, Religion or Faith? Paul continues his rant by challenging us through a diatribe. A diatribe is a rhetorical method often used by orators of his day which uses ironic, satirical and sometimes even abuse language to make a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Hal Seed avatar

    Learning About Other Religions Series

    Contributed by Hal Seed on Jul 27, 2007
    based on 19 ratings
     | 10,390 views

    This post-911 message was designed to inform people about the five classic religions, giving enough information for them to make a choice...

    [This sermon is contributed by Hal Seed of New Song Church in Oceanside, California and of www.PastorMentor.com. Hal is the author of numerous books including The God Questions and The Bible Questions. If you are interested in The Bible Questions Church-wide Campaign, please visit and watch Hal’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Problem With Old Time Religion

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Aug 8, 2002
    based on 30 ratings
     | 4,679 views

    How to remain a Christian and grow in response to God’s grace

    The Problem with Old-Time Religion Text: 1 John 2:5-17 Topic: How to remain a Christian and grow in response to God’s grace A little boy was in a relative’s wedding. As he was coming down the aisle, he would take 2 steps, stop and trun to the crowd. While facing the crowd, he would put his ands up ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • MELVIN MAUGHMER, JR. avatar

    Your Religion Will Not Save You

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jul 13, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,914 views

    No amount of rule keeping or adherence to religious rituals will be able EVER to reconcile a sinner to the true and Holy God. Your Religion will not Save You – You Must Be Born Again.

    Religion Will Not Save You By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - For quite a while now I have been dealing with leaving religion and entering into Kingdom. If you recall at the beginning of the year, I stated how God had been dealing with me about seeking the old paths and walking therein ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Moving From Religion To Relationship Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Sep 30, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,432 views

    Message about being an authentic Christian. Do we have religion or relationship?

    Title: Moving from Religion to Relationship Theme: To show the importance of a person not just having a religion but a relationship with God Text: John 3:1-19 Introduction I told you we were beginning an 8-week series on Authentic Christianity. We began by talking about the 10 virgins 5 who were ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    A Second Look At Freedom Of Religion Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 13, 2017
     | 3,382 views

    We must seek to meet those who have no connection to religious tradition but sincerely seek truth, goodness and beauty. Ultimately, Jesus Christ is the what and the whom they seek.

    Thursday of 5th Week of Easter 2017 Joy of the Gospel The words of today’s Gospel could be a reflection on the Beatitude, “Blessed are the poor in spirit.” Ultimately our food, our clothing, our housing and our health care are not ends in themselves, but rather means to the end of ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • MELVIN MAUGHMER, JR. avatar

    Leaving Religion Entering Kingdom

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Sep 5, 2021
     | 4,899 views

    Jesus always talked about Kingdom, the Kingdom of God, Kingdom of Heaven, the Kingdom is at Hand, my Kingdom is not of this world. Today when we hear the word kingdom, immediately many different ideas, concepts, and pictures come to mind.

    Leaving Religion Entering Kingdom By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: When you are traveling down the road regardless of where you are going you will pass a sign that says Leaving (Michigan) so and so and Entering (Ohio) so and so. I am leaving one destination and I am entering into ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    World Religions - 1 Islam Series

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Nov 6, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,840 views

    Islam is a religion of works founded by a warlord. The good news, however, as that grace and truth have been revealed in Jesus Christ.

    A Christian’s Guide To World Religions Part-1 “What About Islam?” Galatians 2:17-21 Introduction A missionary in India spoke near a fountain on the subject, “Jesus, the Water of Life.” A Muslim interrupted, “Your religion is like this little stream of water, but Islam is like a great ocean!” ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Anthony Smith avatar

    The Lies Of False Religion.4 Series

    Contributed by Anthony Smith on Jul 29, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 3,246 views

    Who put a division among the Jews? It was Jesus.

    The Lies of False Religions pt. 4. Ask yourself, Who put a division among the Jews? It was Jesus. John 10:19 There was a division therefore again among the Jews for these sayings. I agree that there are many in this world that are ministering the Word of God for prophet only. They have not the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Anthony Smith avatar

    The Lies Of False Religion. Conclusion Series

    Contributed by Anthony Smith on Jul 29, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,405 views

    Other lies state that Jesus did not bring forth a new Testament, AKA, Religion. These next verses prove that that statement is misleading. For without a New Testament the gentile race would have no chance for salvation.

    The Lies of False Religion. Conclusion Lets look at these next verses and see what a false religion is. 1Jo 4:3 And every spirit that confesseth not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is not of God: and this is that spirit of anti-christ, whereof ye have heard that it should come; and even now ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Carl Allen avatar

    The Negative Expression Of True Religion

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Jan 23, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,819 views

    Jesus came into a world where Judaism emphasized the negatives of the religious life more than the positives. Jesus made an impact on the world then as he does now by his emphasis on a positive response to God and a positive response to the needs of othe

    The Negative Expression of True Religion Titus 2:11-14 Intro Jesus came into a world where Judaism emphasized the negatives of the religious life more than the positives. Jesus made an impact on the world then as he does now by his emphasis on a positive response to God and a positive response ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    #6. Practicing Biblical Stewardship Series

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jun 29, 2004
    based on 39 ratings
     | 5,582 views

    Message on Firstfruits as a lifestyle

    THE PASTOR’S POINTS Bible Teaching Ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC Dr. Russell Brownworth, Pastor ------ June 27, 2004 ------ Pillar #6. Practicing Biblical Stewardship God has provided material resources so that I may glorify Him through the exercise of faithful stewardship ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist