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  • J.D. Tutell avatar

    Completion Of The Way

    Contributed by J.d. Tutell on Jul 18, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,392 views

    When Paul testifies before Festus and Agrippa he not only shares his testimony he shows the flaw being judgmental and the difference between religion and relationship.

    A man was having difficulty communicating with his wife and concluded that she was becoming hard of hearing. So he decided to conduct a test without her knowing about it. One evening he sat in a chair on the far side of the room. Her back was to him and she could not see him. Very quietly he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Stephen E. Trail avatar

    When Religion Doesn't Make It Anymore

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Oct 6, 2024
     | 1,207 views

    Study in the journey from religion to relationship.

    When Religion Doesn’t Make It Anymore John 3:1-21 3 There was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews: 2 The same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Second Hand Religion

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on May 11, 2020
     | 4,508 views

    You are either in a first hand relationship with Christ or you are not in one at all.

    Proposition: You must personally seek the Lord! I. Because it is the only path to wisdom! A. Only He can give it to you! James 1:5,6 B. He gives it only to the willing! John 7:17 II. Because it is the way to honor Him! A. You show your faith in Him! Matthew 8:5-10 (Centurion) B. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • C. Philip Green avatar

    Restrictive Religion Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 3, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,396 views

    If you want to be free from a guilty conscience, don’t depend on restrictive religion, which is limited by its procedures, its place, its people, and its purifying power.

    Two neighbor boys were the best of friends on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. On Sunday, however, they didn’t talk to each other, because one was a Catholic and the other was a Baptist. Their parents were concerned, so they agreed to let their sons visit each other’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Robert Butler avatar

    Religion Series

    Contributed by Robert Butler on Nov 7, 2024
     | 568 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

  • Shawn Rose avatar

    The Difference Between Christianity And Religion

    Contributed by Shawn Rose on Jun 14, 2009
    based on 15 ratings
     | 9,215 views

    On the road to Damascus, Saul learned the difference between Christianity and religion.

    THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN CHRISTIANITY AND RELIGION Text: Acts 9:1 – 9 Introduction: • Do you know the difference between Christianity and religion? (answer later) • How many of you are currently in a “relationship?” • Picture of my wife o Began dating May 1, 1988 o Married August 4, 1989 • I have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Clemente avatar

    Religion? Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Apr 3, 2017
     | 6,436 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

  • Brad Bailey avatar

    The Answer To Religion Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Oct 20, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,311 views

    Whenever religion is infused with independence, power, and control it becomes ultimate evil, but when it leads into the way of submission, sacrifice, and service it bears the ultimate goodness of God.

    Much argument today is made about whether religion is helpful or harmful for society. Of course much of the discussion hinges on what we mean by religion. It‟s a topic that many of us could really go off on. But if I had to sum up what I see it would be this: whenever religion is infused ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ed Wood avatar

    Living In Right Relationship

    Contributed by Ed Wood on May 26, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,127 views

    Does Jesus Christ make any difference in the way Christians live? If the answer is no, Christianity is a false religion.

    LIVING IN RIGHT RELATIONSHIP 1 Peter 2:17 INTRO: Does Jesus Christ make any difference in the way Christians live? If the answer is no, Christianity is a false religion. But if the answer is yes, other questions have to be asked. Does Jesus make a little or a lot of difference in how we live? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    Caiaphas: How To Tell The Difference Between A Relationship And A Religion Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Mar 22, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 8,203 views

    Being religious is an eternity away from having a relationship with God.

    Introduction: A Some in the Jewish community have cried foul over the portrayal of Jews being the executioners of the Christ and this portrayal is manifested in one key character, at least for me, in the film: Caiaphas. a Caiaphas was the high priest during not only Jesus’ ministry, but also ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Stephen Collins avatar

    Why Religion Stinks Series

    Contributed by Stephen Collins on Jan 6, 2009
     | 6,077 views

    Part 3 of our "Being the Church" series, this one focusing on the need for an authentic, personal relationship with Jesus Christ and how "religion" does not meet that need.

    Stephen N. Collins Millville – 06/22/08 Being the Church Part 3: Why Religion Stinks Acts 4:1-22 Icebreaker: The kindergarten teacher asked the students in her class to bring something related to their families’ religions to class the next day. She asked for volunteers to show what they had ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • John Oscar avatar

    Sewing Up The Curtain

    Contributed by John Oscar on Feb 18, 2026
     | 116 views

    A sermon stressing intimacy with God and growth in our relationship with HIM.

    Sewing Up the Curtain Annual Business Meeting Feb 15th, 2025 Scripture: Exodus 20:21 “The people stood far off, while Moses drew near to the thick darkness where God was.” ________________________________________ INTRODUCTION: A FAMILIAR MOMENT WITH AN UNCOMFORTABLE TRUTH Looking out at our church ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • David Owens avatar

    When Religion Isn't Enough Series

    Contributed by David Owens on May 13, 2019
     | 7,326 views

    True religion isn't about external rituals, but it is about relationship and wholehearted devotion.

    A. One day, many years ago, a well-respected British minister took the trolley early Monday morning from his home in the suburbs to the church in downtown London. 1. He paid the driver as he got on the trolley, and being pre-occupied with his busy schedule and the needs of his church he didn’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • John OQuinn avatar

    Religion Will Never Save You.

    Contributed by John Oquinn on Sep 15, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,622 views

    Your religion will never save you. Only a relationship with Jesus can.

    I am certainly happy to be done with the first chapter. The wrath of GOD and attributes of a depraved society are not easy subjects to speak on, or even listen to. We are often torn between the conflicting standards of society, or of GOD. Choose you this day whom ye will serve. For the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Tim Zingale avatar

    Using Religion To Escape Religion

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Sep 5, 2003
    based on 79 ratings
     | 15,829 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