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  • Wade Allen avatar

    Freedom Of Religion Series

    Contributed by Wade Allen on Oct 3, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,826 views

    Life’s greatest choice is freedom of religion.

    A couple had been married for twenty years when they went to a wedding of a close friend’s daughter. During the ring exchange ceremony, the husband started to cry. The wife, surprised by her husband’s emotional outburst, said, "I didn’t realize that you have such deep feelings about your friend’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Pure Religion

    Contributed by Lee Henry on Nov 15, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,013 views

    James describes "pure religion" in very practical terms that are easy to understand.

    Pure Religion James 1:19-27 What is religion? Isn’t it amazing how we can use a word every day of our life and have no idea what it means? “Religion” is one of those words. It’s like the ad in the newspaper “Dog for sale.” When we read that ad, what kind of dog comes to our mind? Chances are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Religion Of Convenience

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 1, 2004
    based on 80 ratings
     | 8,901 views

    A sermon of how we are becoming complacent in our society.

    A RELIGION OF CONVENIENCE 1 Kings 12:25-33 INTRO: The woman came home in her car with automatic transmission, pushed a button and the garage door opened automatically. Her A/C had automatically started ½ hour earlier. She took a prepared meal out of her automatic defrosting freezer, placed it in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Religion In A Nutshell Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 13, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,208 views

    Exposition of Mark 12:28-34 about the greatest commandment of Jesus

    Text: Mark 12:28-34, Title: Religion in a Nutshell, Date/Place: NRBC, 11/9/08, PM A. Opening illustration: in 1602, when Shakespeare had Hamlet declare, "O God, I could be bounded in a nutshell, and count my self a King of infinite space." That song Center of the Mark, B. Background to passage: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Religion Or Relationship? Series

    Contributed by Ronald Thorington on Jan 1, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,898 views

    Salvation does not come through religion but a relationship with Jesus Christ.

    #22 8-26-07 Religion or Relationship? Introduction, 1) How do you know if you are truly saved? 2) Are you relying on religious credits to save you? 3) Apostle Paul had a great amount of religious credits. Text, Philippians 3:3-8 I. Salvation in not earned through Religion (3:4-6) A. Salvation ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Giant Of Religion Series

    Contributed by Mark Perryman on Jun 5, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,247 views

    Today we are going to look at a very cruel giant, the giant of religion

    INTRO: A young girl became a Christian in an exciting revival at her church and was baptized the closing Sunday morning. That afternoon she ran through the house singing and dancing. Her sour grandfather rebuked her with these words, “You ought to be ashamed of yourself. You just joined the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Religion Of Evolution

    Contributed by Jesse Bennett on Jan 25, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,097 views

    Evolution is basically a religious philosophy. Cunningly devised fables, A fairytale for grownups. I am explaining to people that both creation and evolution are religious views of life upon which people build their particular models of philosophy, scien

    The Religion of Evolution Jesse Bennett Bible Baptist Shawnee Oklahoma 2 Peter 1:16-18 16 For we have not followed cunningly devised fables, when we made known unto you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but were eyewitnesses of his majesty. 17 For he received from God the Father ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lessons On Religion

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Sep 16, 2010
     | 2,987 views

    In the story of the Pharisee and tax collector, Jesus contrasts true and false religion.

    Lessons on Religion Luke 18:9-14 INTRODUCTION A. Are some things what they don’t appear to be? 1. Have you ever thought you might not be who you think you are? 2. Is it possible to think you are a Christian when you’re not? 3. The world seems flat when you look at the horizon, Columbus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hollow Religion Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 21, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,355 views

    Faith is more than going through the motions and appearing holy. True faith seeks God's will and faithfully obeys it.

    Isaiah 58:1-12 “Hollow Religion” INTRODUCTION One of the most difficult challenges in any relationship is keeping it fresh and growing. We are tempted to take our relationships for granted, to be distracted by other demands in our lives, and to ignore or neglect these precious ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Problem Of Religion Series

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Apr 26, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,587 views

    There are two sides to sin and evil. On the one side we can be very bad and break all the rules, on the other side we can be very good and keep all the rules. Both are trusting in ourselves and not God (thoughts from The Reason for God by Timothy Keller).

    (Ideas for this sermon come from the book: The Reason for God, Belief in an Age of Skepticism, by Timothy Keller) Introduction This week- complete- 2nd part of a two week series. Last week we looked at The Problem of Sin, this week we are going to look at The Problem of ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Godless Religion

    Contributed by Tim Huie on May 6, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,343 views

    What does religion look like when God is not at the center? 1) It is empowered by rebellion. 2) It is based on human works. 3) It invariably leads to judgment.

    THE CHARACTERISTICS OF GODLESS RELIGION GENESIS 10: 8-11, 11:1-9 1. Illus. of ecumenical church service • Religious leaders from a dozen different faiths held an Ash Wednesday service at United Nations Church Center Chapel in New York. • The front of the chapel included not only a cross, but also ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Religion That Works

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Jun 23, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,379 views

    James 1:26-27 offers a three point message on religion that is a must DO.

    As we continue our Summer Service Series let’s turn to one of the most practical books in the New Testament: James. This little letter is packed with instruction and wisdom for Christian ACTION and SERVICE. James is big on application. A few weeks ago I did a lesson entitled “Do to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Relationship, Not A Religion!

    Contributed by Monte Brown on Oct 11, 2012
     | 5,678 views

    We are to have a relationship with God, not a religion.

    A Relationship, Not a Religion! Introduction What kind of relationship do we have with God? Or do you just have religion? • A past relationship • A once a month relationship • A once a week relationship • A long-distance relationship • A present relationship A ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Relational Religion Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Mar 9, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,216 views

    God wants your religion to be characterized by love, compassion, and holy living.

    Relational Religion James 1:19-27 Intro: The word “religion” has really gotten a bad rap in modern history. It is almost a dirty word to some. Maybe you’ve heard some of these phrases before: “Oh, you got religion!” “Don’t shove your religion on ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Heart Of Religion

    Contributed by Vic Folkert on Aug 19, 2021
     | 4,778 views

    Religious traditions and rules can be harmful, or they can provide a framework for a heart transformed. The heart is transformed by the Holy Spirit.

    THE HEART OF RELIGION—Mark 7:1-23 If you would ask 100 people, maybe on a street corner of a university or in your neighborhood, “What do you think about religion?” What would you hear? Some people would politely say, “It’s not bad to be religious, if you are into that.” Some might be glad to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed