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  • Challenging Religion Series

    Contributed by Ken Sowers on Mar 18, 2014
     | 4,872 views

    Jesus confronts religious leaders

    Challenging Religion Vital to read the entire book at one sitting from time to time. Chapters 5-7 at minimum Jesus' teaching are set in the backdrop of the Feast of Tabernacles - Season of our Gladness! Called Succoth - Booths. Booths = we want rain. Fall harvest festival - reminder of tent ...read more

  • A Religion Of Convenience

    Contributed by Dean Morgan on May 10, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,820 views

    The common people helped but not the Nobles. Maybe it wasn’t convenient for them; maybe they didn’t want to dirty their hands; maybe they had what they thought were more important things to do.

    Tekoa: a town in Judah in the wilderness, fortified by Rehoboam. It was the home of the prophet Amos. They were part of the group helping Nehemiah rebuild the wall. The common people helped but not the Nobles. Maybe it wasn’t convenient for them; maybe they didn’t want to dirty their hands; ...read more

  • Pure Religion

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Nov 3, 2015
    based on 31 ratings
     | 10,903 views

    To establish that “pure religion” is not a feeling, but a faithful service to others by those who live daily to remain pure and unspotted from the world. Pure religion has it origin from the Word of God; not from the words of men!

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Perceived Religions 2. Pure Religion 3. Practices of Religion Remarks. 1. James speaks of “pure religion” that which is undefiled, what it is not; what it is; and what are it practices. He writes: “If any man among you seems to be religious, and ...read more

  • A Withering Religion

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 21, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,478 views

    Judgment begins at the house of God.

    A WITHERING RELIGION. Matthew 21:12-22. Today’s passage brings together two events which are not unrelated to each other: the cleansing of the Temple, and the withering of the fig tree. Both are figurative of the state and changing status of the old Jewish faith at the dawn of the gospel ...read more

  • Real Religion

    Contributed by Robert Tallent on Oct 16, 2024
     | 509 views

    The bible describes what real worship really is

    Real Religion Jas 1:27 religion= a personal set or institutionalized system of religious attitudes, beliefs, and practices Attitude= help ...read more

  • Religion Of Hypocrites Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Mar 10, 2025
     | 503 views

    He called them blind guides (Matthew 23:16), snakes and brood of vipers (23:33). We are called to practice true godliness, sincere love, and enduring faith.

    Text: Matthew 23:23-32 Theme: Hypocrite Religion   Greetings: The Lord is good and his love endures forever!   Introduction: Today, we would meditate and understand what doesn’t mean hypocrisy, and how Pharisees and scribes were hypocrites, and where we stand in our spiritual life. ...read more

  • Submission Is Not Weakness Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Nov 14, 2024
     | 849 views

    submitting ourselves to the Lord.

    Help Wanted: Relationship or Religion Submission is not weakness James 4:7-10 Good morning everyone, glad that you have joined us. We continue with our series Help Wanted; Relationship or Religion. We won’t take the time today to recap but we have looked at several key things about having a ...read more

  • The Party’s Over PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 16, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 151 views

    God lovingly confronts our misplaced affections and hollow celebrations, calling us to honest repentance and deeper relationship, offering restoration instead of shame.

    If your week has worn thin and your soul feels tired, welcome. You’re in the right place. God meets us in the ordinary and the overwhelmed. He meets us in the pew and in the parking lot, in the headlines and in the heartache. And He has a word for us today—steady, strong, and sure. Have you ever ...read more

  • Foremost

    Contributed by Preacher Fo Real on Jul 16, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,717 views

    This is a sermon commemorating the years of gospel service of the patriarchs of the Walker Family.

    Foremost, I want to give the honor that is due to patriarchs of the Walker family that labors and toils in the thankless and often overworked profession of the gospel ministry. My late father, Rev. Roosevelt Leon Walker, Jr. preached for over 50 years before his death. My uncles, Bishop George ...read more

  • The Benefit Of A “ Chrisma “ Atmosphere

    Contributed by Scott Carroll on May 21, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,692 views

    Describes the difference between religion and relationship

    THE BENEFIT OF A “ CHRISMA “ ATMOSPHERE 4-5-09 Luke 10:30-35 30 And Jesus answering said, A certain man went down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell among thieves, which stripped him of his raiment, and wounded him, and departed, leaving him half dead. 31 And by chance there came down ...read more

  • The Love Of The Forgiven Luke 7:33 Series

    Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Jun 7, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,444 views

    When an immoral woman showed love for Jesus publicly and Pharisees were astonished, she showed the difference between religion and a relationship with Jesus.

    THE LOVE OF THE FORGIVEN Luke 7:33-50 Bob Marcaurelle bmarcaurelle@charter.net From the clatter and clash of the crowds of Galilee who stood for or against Jesus, Luke tells us of one beautiful woman who stepped from the crowd, found cleansing and changing, and showered our Lord with grateful ...read more

  • Jesus Confronts A Religious Man

    Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Dec 11, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,571 views

    Paul had all the passion and righteous anger for God, and it was all wrong. Jesus had to correct Paul’s path and destiny to make him the man he was supposed to be. Paul’s religion got in the way of what was more important; a relationship with Jesus.

    Jesus Confronts a Religious Man Prairie Baptist Church – 12/13/09 A.M. Service Text: Acts 9:1-9 Key verse: Acts 9:5 - And he said, “Who are You, Lord?” Then the Lord said, “I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting. It is hard for you to kick against the goads.” Premise: Paul had all the passion ...read more

  • Over Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 24, 2004
    based on 19 ratings
     | 4,327 views

    This is the 27th study in the study "The Hebrew Hymnal".

    Series: The Hebrew Hymnal (Psalms) HYMN #30: OVER… Psalm 30 Is you spiritual life like one gigantic roller coaster? One moment things are good; the next, they are terrible. Psalm 30:1-12 Overconfident “When I felt secure, I said, “I will never be shaken.” Have you ever felt like you ...read more

  • Embracing Change — Making Room For Pure Religion

    Contributed by Ron Auch Jr on Jun 1, 2025
     | 245 views

    Change is never easy. But in the Kingdom of God, change is often the doorway to growth. The Church has always been called to adapt—not by compromising truth, but by shedding old forms that no longer serve the mission.

    “Embracing Change — Making Room for Pure Religion” Authentic Worship, Missional Evangelism, and the Call to Genuine Relationship Todays Scriptures: • James 1:27 • Matthew 4:19-22 • Acts 10:34-35 • John 4:23-24 • Matthew 28:18-20 Change Isn’t a Threat—It’s a Call Change is never easy. ...read more

  • Commit To Lasting And Meaningful Relationships Series

    Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Jun 18, 2003
    based on 36 ratings
     | 7,929 views

    It is easier to slip into our post-modern patterns of relating rather than move toward involvement over isolation, longing for genuineness over guardedness. The only salvation today is Solomon’s wise counsel on relating: “Two are better than one, because

    25Near the cross of Jesus stood His mother, His mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdeline. 26When Jesus saw His mother there, and the disciple whom He loved standing nearby, He said to His mother, “Dear woman, here is your son,” 27and to the disciple, “Here is your mother.” From ...read more