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  • Clint Meade avatar

    Is This Religion? Series

    Contributed by Clint Meade on Oct 27, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,102 views

    A look at Colossians 2:20-23

    Agnes de Rochier was the only daughter of one of the wealthiest merchants of Paris, and was admired by all for her beauty and virtue. In 1403 her father died leaving her all his wealth. Rumours of her supposed relationships with some of the young men in the area surfaced. She determined to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Religion? Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Apr 3, 2017
     | 6,041 views

    What is the difference between religion and biblical Christianity?

    We noted about a month ago from the beginning of Mark 7, Jesus confronted the Religious Leaders of straying away from God’s Word; as a matter of fact the Religious leaders 2000 years ago were so focused on themselves and traditions that they actually ignored what God said in the Bible!! Can this ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Robert Butler avatar

    Religion Series

    Contributed by Robert Butler on Nov 7, 2024
     | 104 views

    Religion imprisons in ritual, Jesus frees us through our willingness to surrender all to Him

    We continue our series of escape by looking at another area of ourselves that keeps us from experiencing the freedom Jesus’ coming and rising offer us. The last couple of weeks we spoke about escaping bad decisions and the shame/guilt that accompanies them, this week I’d like to explore how to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Using Religion To Escape Religion

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Sep 5, 2003
    based on 79 ratings
     | 15,095 views

    A sermon for the 12th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 17

    12th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 17 Mark 7:1-8,14-15, 21-23 "Using Religion to Escape Religion" 7:1 ¶ Now when the Pharisees gathered together to him, with some of the scribes, who had come from Jerusalem, 2 they saw that some of his disciples ate with hands defiled, that is, unwashed. 3 (For ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Religion Is Not Enough

    Contributed by Scott Spencer on Feb 9, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,947 views

    A major problem in our world today is religion. In fact, lots of people are turned off to God because of religion. Many people will not consider the claims of Christ because of religion. Religion is a problem.

    Religion Is Not Enough Romans 2:17-29 17 But if you bear the name “Jew” and rely upon the Law and boast in God, 18 and know His will and approve the things that are essential, being instructed out of the Law, 19 and are confident that you yourself are a guide to the blind, a ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Religion For Today

    Contributed by James Powell on Dec 25, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,842 views

    Religion for Today

    A Religion for Today’s Living James 1:19 Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath: James 1:20 For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God. James 1:21 Wherefore lay apart all filthiness and superfluity of naughtiness, and receive ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Religion And Relationship

    Contributed by Jimmy Giffin on Mar 28, 2004
    based on 36 ratings
     | 4,215 views

    True religion is the relationship with God. This sermon shows the impure religion and the pure relationship.

    RELIGION AND RELATIONSHIP Text: II Timothy 3: 1-17 3-21-04 The passage of scripture that was just read shows a time when men would pervert the order the things of God. As we look into this passage we can see that these ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Cage Of Religion Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Apr 24, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,034 views

    We all want to live life to the fullest, yet we seem to be held back. What cages us in? What locks us down? What fences us in? It is a fight to get out, but victory is possible!

    Ultimate Cage Fighting Pt. 4 – The Cage of Religion I. Introduction Round 1, we battled the Cage of Fear. Round 2, we squared off against the Cage of Death. In Round 3, we slugged it out with the Cage of Addiction. Today, we take on what may be an even tougher opponent . . . the Cage of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Pure Religion Vs. Bad Religion

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 11, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,537 views

    A sermon on religion from the New Testament, especially James 1:26-27.

    Sermon for 10/8/2006 Pure Religion vs. Bad Religion Emphasis on James 1:26-27 Introduction: Pure religion vs. Bad religion. In the aftermath of the September 11 terrorist attacks, in which thousands died through religiously motivated violence, this question arises. What is it that distinguishes ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Religion Condemned Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 25, 2008
     | 3,248 views

    James exposes the difference between religion that comforts us and religion that reveals the power of Christ among us.

    JAMES 1:26 RELIGION CONDEMNED “If anyone thinks he is religious and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his heart, this person’s religion is worthless.” Someone has said, “You can’t believe half of what you hear, but you can repeat it.” This points out a real problem in the church today—we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Resurrection Religion

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Apr 5, 2001
    based on 517 ratings
     | 9,127 views

    There are four major resurrections mentioned in the New Testament, each calling us to be "alive in Christ."

    A Resurrection Religion 1 Cor 15:12-22 12 But if it is preached that Christ has been raised from the dead, how can some of you say that there is no resurrection of the dead? 13 If there is no resurrection of the dead, then not even Christ has been raised. 14 And if Christ has not been raised, ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Backyard Religion

    Contributed by Mark Atherton on Apr 28, 2001
    based on 86 ratings
     | 4,137 views

    a faith of our own making will not cut it

    1) Backyard Religion doesn’t take sin seriously. (17:1-2) ----------Godly sorrow vs. worldly sorrow (2Cor. 7:10) 2) Backyard Religion worships in spirit but not in truth. (17:3-6) ---------“There’s a way that seems right to a man but in the end it leads to death.” ---------“Not everyone who says ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Religion With A Kick!

    Contributed by Johnny Carver on Jun 2, 2001
    based on 97 ratings
     | 5,933 views

    This is a message that deals with the lifeless attitude that keeps trying to creep into the churches across this nation and the change that God want to make in those churches.

    Scripture: Matthew 9:17 Title: “Religion With A Kick!” Introduction: Jesus came into this world to institute CHANGES! The forerunner of Jesus, John the Baptist, and Jesus Himself began their preaching ministries with the message of “REPENTANCE.” Evidently the Scribes and Pharisees were critical ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    An Easy Religion.

    Contributed by Terry Hensley on Nov 23, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 4,767 views

    People today want an easy religion.

    The characteristics of the age is a desire for an Easy Time. This is true in serving God as in a great many other things. People want an easy time with no self-denial involved. And some Christians today do not want any Spiritual exercise. Here are four things that many Christians are faultering ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Andrew Chan avatar

    The Trouble With Religion

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Aug 31, 2001
    based on 48 ratings
     | 5,102 views

    Religion gets people in a lot of trouble but it is the Spirit of Christ, we need in our lives, and living out faith is having Him, not just religion, directing us.

    The Trouble with Religion John 3:1-15 By Andrew Chan, Senior Pastor, PBC, Vancouver, BC One criminal broke into the basement of a bank through a street-level window. In the process, however, he suffered from several lacerations. After he realized that he could neither get the money nor climb back ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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