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  • Toby Powers avatar

    Backward Religion

    Contributed by Toby Powers on Dec 23, 2005
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     | 6,871 views

    Do things in the religious world ever just seem backward to you?

    From the desk of Pastor Toby Powers Truth Baptist Church Hwy 78 Bremen, GA Correspondence Address: 56 Taylor Cir Carrollton, GA 30117 Email: tjpowers@gfb.org Backward Religion Jeremiah 7:21-24 Intro: God has spoken to a backslidden generation of Israelites to let them know that they can put away ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Godless Religion

    Contributed by Tim Huie on May 6, 2009
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     | 4,276 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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    Lessons On Religion

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Sep 16, 2010
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    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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    Pure Religion

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Nov 3, 2015
    based on 31 ratings
     | 10,807 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

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Religion Of Convenience

    Contributed by Dean Morgan on May 10, 2017
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    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

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Withering Religion

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 21, 2020
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    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

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Challenging Religion Series

    Contributed by Ken Sowers on Mar 18, 2014
     | 4,785 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

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Religion Of Hypocrites Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Mar 10, 2025
     | 422 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

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Real Religion

    Contributed by Robert Tallent on Oct 16, 2024
     | 461 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

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Confronts A Religious Man

    Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Dec 11, 2009
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    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Party’s Over PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 16, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 95 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

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    Embracing Change — Making Room For Pure Religion

    Contributed by Ron Auch Jr on Jun 1, 2025
     | 185 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

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Religious Person

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 8, 2011
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     | 2,809 views

    I. EXORDIUM: Have you seen the Pope? Have you walked side by side with the Pope? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General religious people III. OBJECTIVES: To show what Religiousity is all about from the Bible. IV. TEXT: James 1:27 Pure religion and un

    I. EXORDIUM: Have you seen the Pope? Have you walked side by side with the Pope? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General religious people III. OBJECTIVES: To show what Religiousity is all about from the Bible. IV. TEXT: James 1:27 Pure religion and undefiled before God and the Father is this, to visit ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    I Never Knew You

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jun 1, 2022
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    In Christianity, it isn’t as much about “what you do” as it is “who you know.”

    I Never Knew You May 29, 2022 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: In Christianity, it isn’t as much about “what you do” as it is “who you know.” Focus Passage: Matthew 7:21-23 Introduction: I was traveling in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, with a fellow ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Over Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 24, 2004
    based on 19 ratings
     | 4,258 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

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    Denomination: Baptist