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    Milli Vanilli Religion

    Contributed by Alan Balatbat on Apr 27, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,787 views

    Milli Vanilli Religion Matt7:21-23 Who will enter the Kingdom of Heaven? 1. Not everyone who can say “Lord.” v21a "Not everyone who says to me, ’Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, James 2:19 You believe that there is one God

    Milli Vanilli Religion Matt7:21-23 Who will enter the Kingdom of Heaven? 1. Not everyone who can say “Lord.” v21a "Not everyone who says to me, ’Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, James 2:19 You believe that there is one God. Good! Even the demons believe that--and shudder. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faith Vs. Religion

    Contributed by Rob Westlund on May 15, 2003
    based on 107 ratings
     | 9,439 views

    Faith sees Jesus and all that Jesus is. Religion sees what is comfortable and common

    In Wyoming’s Fitzpatrick Wilderness at 11400 feet above sea level is the pristine shore of a nameless lake. This is where we join Mike Turner, a Presbyterian minister completing his sabbatical leave with a solo adventure with God. This adventure Mike called a “Wander in Wonder” was a 60 mile hike ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Triple "B" Religion

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Nov 11, 2004
    based on 43 ratings
     | 3,702 views

    The key to usefulness in the kingdom of God lies in the placing of our lives in Christ’s hands.

    Triple “B” Religion ITS BEEN A WHILE SINCE I WAS IN SCHOOL, but I remember those dreaded words from the teacher, “Take out a pencil and a sheet of paper. Its pop quiz time.” What really amazed me was that the teacher seemed to know the nights I had not studied! Well, I’m not going to ask you ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Religion's Favorite Sin

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Oct 2, 2005
    based on 41 ratings
     | 6,614 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

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    When Religion's Not Enough Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 30, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,826 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
     | 2,720 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

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    From Religion To Relationship Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jul 17, 2009
     | 4,475 views

    The human religious nature that tries to resolve our guilt and shame in our own way.

    Last week - healing… reaffirm… We’ll see more… but today… what’s driving through Jesus… the CENTRAL POINT OF CLASH AND CONFLICT… Mark 1:40-41 A man with leprosy came to him and begged him on his knees, "If you are willing, you can make me clean." Filled with compassion, Jesus reached ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God Or The Trappings Of Religion? Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 19, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,258 views

    People who have a heart for the true God observe the outward trappings of Biblical faith, but they put the focus loving and knowing God by internalizing His Word.

    God or the Trappings of Religion? (Deuteronomy 6:4-9, 15; Matthew 22:34-40, 23:1-12) 1. There is more than one way to look at things. 2. "Our daughter took the afternoon off from her job at the funeral home to visit her daughter in preschool. When one of the kids asked what she did for a living, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Emile Wolfaardt avatar

    When Religion Steals Series

    Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on Sep 7, 2009
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,288 views

    (PowerPoint Slides freely available by e-mailing Emile@Wolfaardt.com) Dealing with the spirit of religion so that Christ is glorified.

    Journeying with John - It’s a Blast (JWJ-20) When Religion Steals John 5:9-17 Good morning! Today I want to start with something rather unusual - I want to identify a thief in our midst - I want to name this thief so you are no longer vulnerable to his attack, I want to expose him. That thief’s ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Anthony Smith avatar

    The State Of False Religions

    Contributed by Anthony Smith on Nov 23, 2003
    based on 31 ratings
     | 3,370 views

    False religions in todays christian world.Can False religion Really take over Christianity?Are You Ready to stake your soul on it?

    1Peter 2:15, For so is the will of God, that with well doing ye may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men. What is ignorance, is it a state of intellegence or lack of intelectual knowledge? Lets look as we cover the state of false religions. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Keith Crouch avatar

    Religion Meets Relationship

    Contributed by Keith Crouch on Jan 3, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 2,417 views

    This is a Bible study from John 3 that can be easily preached or taught in a small group setting.

    Religion Meets Relationship John 3:1-16 I. Who Was Nicodemas? (v. 1-2, 10) A. He was a ruler of Israel. This means that He would have been on the Sanhedrin, Pharisee and leading teacher. B. He came on behalf of a group C. He acknowledged that Jesus was a great teacher. D. Why did Nicodemas come ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    Replacing My Religion Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Apr 24, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,050 views

    Religion which is man-made brings insecurity, but a Relationship with Jesus brings confidence.

    > When I was a young man, I would frequently hear, “I’m gonna lose my religion!” Normally, this was said at a time of stress and frustration. > Gallup took a poll on “Religion” in January of 2007, the results of which seems to me to be a little contradictory in nature. When asked “do you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ron Tuit avatar

    The Cure For Wearisome Religion Series

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Feb 22, 2014
     | 4,160 views

    Jesus came so that we could step off the treadmill of "law" and into the glory of His Grace.

    Law and Gospel: The Cure for Wearisome Religion Matthew 11:25-30 I have never cared to much for exercising on a treadmill: I think it may be my overwhelming desire to be practical, even with effort and exercise; I hate to walk in one ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Lowe avatar

    Consequences Of Bad Religion

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 24, 2013
     | 3,362 views

    THE JEWISH NATION HELD A PRIVILEGED STATUS WITHIN THE ROMAN EMPIRE, AND THE SANHEDRIN FEARED THAT JESUS WOULD GAIN A LARGE FOLLOWING, CAUSE A CIVIL UPROAR, AND ANGER THE GOVERNING ROMAN EMPIRE. IF THAT HAPPENED, these religious leaders would lose their...

    5-16-2004 Title: Consequences of Bad Religion Text: John 11:47-48, 53 Scripture Reading: John 11:45-53 Introduction CHRIST DIED DURING Passover week in Jerusalem. It was the HIGH HOLY WEEK ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Monty Newton avatar

    Religion Gone Bad

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Nov 12, 2012
     | 6,396 views

    Religion goes bad when our lives are not marked by genuine humility and heartfelt generosity.

    Title: Religion Gone Bad Text: Mark 12:38-44 Thesis: Religion goes bad when God is not the object of our devotion. Introduction (Disclaimer… this introduction may not be for the faint of heart.) I am fascinated by some of the reality programming on the Discovery Channel. One of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational