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  • Larry Turner avatar

    The True Vine Of Christmas Series

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Dec 23, 2013
     | 5,436 views

    Jesus is the True Vine, not traditions, rituals, or sacrifices.

    Two hunters were out hunting and come upon what appeared at first as an abandoned farm. The barn was sagging, the house was in disrepair, and there were junk cars and car parts lying around. The only thing that made it a working farm was a few chickens pecking away and a goat wandering around. As ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    "majoring In The Minors"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 25, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,100 views

    A sermon about being people of grace.

    “Majoring in the Minors” Mark 7:1-8, 14-23 When I was interning in the News Department of a Television Station during college, the Bureau Chief gave me, what seemed like, a nasty assignment. There was someone running for office, he must have already been in government somehow, and she wanted me ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Learning About Other Religions Series

    Contributed by Hal Seed on Jul 27, 2007
    based on 19 ratings
     | 10,657 views

    This post-911 message was designed to inform people about the five classic religions, giving enough information for them to make a choice...

    [This sermon is contributed by Hal Seed of New Song Church in Oceanside, California and of www.PastorMentor.com. Hal is the author of numerous books including The God Questions and The Bible Questions. If you are interested in The Bible Questions Church-wide Campaign, please visit and watch Hal’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You Can Have What You Want

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Nov 2, 2018
     | 5,765 views

    A study in the book of 2 Kings 17: 1 – 41

    2 Kings 17: 1 – 41 You can have what you want 17 In the twelfth year of Ahaz king of Judah, Hoshea the son of Elah became king of Israel in Samaria, and he reigned nine years. 2 And he did evil in the sight of the LORD, but not as the kings of Israel who were before him. 3 Shalmaneser king of ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Overcoming Conflict Series

    Contributed by Ryan Akers on May 7, 2009
     | 4,200 views

    Conflict is unavoidable and spiritual conflict is no different. This message looks at how Paul deals with spiritual conflict amongst the religious and how we still today battle between being religious and being saved by faith alone.

    Illuminate Part 6- Conquering Conflict Pastor Ryan Akers Have you ever felt like no matter what you do you will never be good enough? Job- no matter how hard you work, how many extra hours you put in, how much you give up to be the best you always seem to get passed over for promotions, or your ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Problem With Old Time Religion

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Aug 8, 2002
    based on 30 ratings
     | 5,059 views

    How to remain a Christian and grow in response to God’s grace

    The Problem with Old-Time Religion Text: 1 John 2:5-17 Topic: How to remain a Christian and grow in response to God’s grace A little boy was in a relative’s wedding. As he was coming down the aisle, he would take 2 steps, stop and trun to the crowd. While facing the crowd, he would put his ands up ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • J. Richard Lord, Jr. avatar

    What Is Your Religion Worth?

    Contributed by J. Richard Lord, Jr. on Feb 16, 2002
    based on 74 ratings
     | 3,200 views

    If your religion does not transform you, convince you of it’s rightness, and is something you share, it’s not worth very much.

    January 6, 2002 Parkview Church of the Nazarene J. Richard Lord, Jr. What Is Your Religion Worth? I Peter 1:3-9 Is your faith genuine? It is worth more than gold? Your religion is not worth very much: I. IF IT DOES NOT MAKE A FUNDAMENTAL CHANGE IN YOUR ATTITUDE AND ACTIONS. Some people wear ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Intro To The Destruction Of The False Religion Series

    Contributed by David Jenkins on Nov 27, 2004
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,911 views

    Intro to the Destruction of the false religion

    Revelation 17:1-18, “1 Then one of the seven angels who had the seven bowls came and talked with me, saying to me,[1] "Come, I will show you the judgment of the great harlot who sits on many waters, 2with whom the kings of the earth committed fornication, and the inhabitants of the earth were made ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The World's Most Popular Religion

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 30, 2005
    based on 178 ratings
     | 13,612 views

    The World wants a religion that does not INSIST, does not INVOLVE, does not INTERFERE, and does not INCLUDE [certain things.] Link included to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

    The World’s Most Popular Religion Acts 26:5 Powerpoint for this and hundreds more free sermons at our website: http://www.gbcdecatur.org/sermons/PopularReligion.html ----- I heard a story about a pastor who called two boys to his office. One boy was asked to wait outside the door while the other ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    My Objections To A Sinning Religion

    Contributed by George Crumbly on Aug 27, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 2,428 views

    To call sin what it is and know that it separates us from God

    MY OBJECTIONS TO A SINNING RELIGION by George Crumbly John 8: 1-11 Sunday AM April 20, 2003 Sheridan Arkansas Easter Sunday Uncle Buddy Robinson wrote a book years ago titled "My Objections to a Sinning Religion". I’m afraid there are many in the church today that call themselves Christians, yet ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    What About Other Religions? Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on May 30, 2003
    based on 59 ratings
     | 13,550 views

    Our society values diversity and recites the mantra of religious tolerance. Jesus made it clear that that only way to heaven is through Him. His teaching, by its very nature, was and is, very exclusive. In order to help us know how to live and minister

    What About Other Religions? Rev. Brian Bill 5/13/01 As has been the tradition for the last seven years, Mt. Bethel United Methodist Church in Marietta, Georgia, agreed to host their community’s baccalaureate service again this year. But this time, the organizers wanted to include speakers ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Faulty Religion And Stupid Questions"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Mar 3, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 7,283 views

    When a person’s religion is false at its foundation, they won’t even know the right questions to ask.

    Some Sadducees (who say that there is no resurrection) came to Jesus, and began questioning Him, saying, 19 “Teacher, Moses wrote for us that IF A MAN’S BROTHER DIES and leaves behind a wife AND LEAVES NO CHILD, HIS BROTHER SHOULD MARRY THE WIFE AND RAISE UP CHILDREN TO HIS BROTHER. 20 “There were ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Two Approaches To The Preacher/Religion

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 10, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,514 views

    Let us study two approachers to the man of God and true religion. SAUL:Denial, deceit, situation ethics, lying can be a norm? DAVID: The heart of GOD, accept the message and repent. Psalms 51 is a masterpiece of repentance.

    TWO APPROACHES TO RELIGION AND THE PREACHER... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I did this in one lesson, but you have to move very quickly. It would be easy to do as two parts. We seem to love and call for victory by doing the quick and easy in our society. This attitude spills ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Negative Expression Of True Religion

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Jan 23, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,978 views

    Jesus came into a world where Judaism emphasized the negatives of the religious life more than the positives. Jesus made an impact on the world then as he does now by his emphasis on a positive response to God and a positive response to the needs of othe

    The Negative Expression of True Religion Titus 2:11-14 Intro Jesus came into a world where Judaism emphasized the negatives of the religious life more than the positives. Jesus made an impact on the world then as he does now by his emphasis on a positive response to God and a positive response ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    World Religions - 2 Hinduism Series

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Nov 13, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,631 views

    All things are not equal. All roads do not lead to the same destination. Our experience bears this out. Who among us would trust our own guesses when traveling on a long road trip of many hundreds of miles rather than trusting a compass and a map? Let

    What About Hinduism? Revelation 5:11-13 Introduction A Hindu said to a native missionary, “I am sure if I lead a good life and do what is right, giving up my bad habits, God will be pleased with me and receive me into heaven.” “That is the way most people reason today,” replied the missionary. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church