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  • Alan Smith avatar

    The Place Of Emotion In Religion

    Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 9, 2002
    based on 98 ratings
     | 12,410 views

    What does it mean to love God with "all your heart"?

    Introduction: I’m sure you’ve all heard the old story about the enthusiastic man who walked into a dignified worship service and sat down in a pew. The minister had just started his sermon when the visitor said fervently, “Amen!” A moment later the fellow said, “Praise the Lord!” The usher ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Religion Vs. Relationship

    Contributed by Johnny Carver on Apr 9, 2002
    based on 150 ratings
     | 65,795 views

    Religion has been replacing a solid relationship with God ever since Satan has been in business and too many Christians are not aware of it.

    Scripture: Luke 11:37-12 Title: “Religion vs. Relationship” Introduction: It has been said, “The number one cause of atheism is Christians. Those who proclaim God with their mouths and deny Him with their lifestyles is what an unbelieving world finds simply unbelievable.” (Christianity Today, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Why Religion Stinks Series

    Contributed by Stephen Collins on Jan 6, 2009
     | 6,044 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

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    Losing My Religion Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Mar 2, 2013
     | 6,978 views

    God is head over heels in love with you!

    LOSING MY RELIGION An Introduction to the Sermon Series, “The Misunderstood God**” 1 Corinthians 13:4-8 Big Idea: God is head over heels in love with you! INTRO: In a few minutes we will be reading from 1 Corinthians 13. But, may I ask you a few questions first? • How many ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Religion Gone Bad

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Nov 12, 2012
     | 6,524 views

    Religion goes bad when our lives are not marked by genuine humility and heartfelt generosity.

    Title: Religion Gone Bad Text: Mark 12:38-44 Thesis: Religion goes bad when God is not the object of our devotion. Introduction (Disclaimer… this introduction may not be for the faint of heart.) I am fascinated by some of the reality programming on the Discovery Channel. One of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The False Security Of Religion Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 29, 2014
    based on 2 ratings
     | 12,708 views

    Who are you trying to please? Are you into a religion or are you into a relationship?

    INTRODUCTION Some of you know the pastor of First Baptist Church of Orlando, Florida, Dr. Jim Henry, is a good friend of mine. Not long after they had been in their new building, they had an unusual thing happen on a Sunday morning. They were through most of the worship service and the choir was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Losing God In Religion Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Nov 3, 2015
    based on 5 ratings
     | 13,046 views

    We lose God when we emphasize a ritual or object over and above our relationship with God. Don't expect God's blessings without repentance.

    During a service at an old synagogue, when a particular prayer was said, half the congregants stood up and half remained sitting. The half that was seated started yelling at those standing to sit down, and the ones standing yelled at the ones sitting to stand up. The new rabbi didn't know ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Cure For Wearisome Religion Series

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Feb 22, 2014
     | 4,335 views

    Jesus came so that we could step off the treadmill of "law" and into the glory of His Grace.

    Law and Gospel: The Cure for Wearisome Religion Matthew 11:25-30 I have never cared to much for exercising on a treadmill: I think it may be my overwhelming desire to be practical, even with effort and exercise; I hate to walk in one ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Religion Without Reality Series

    Contributed by Don Emmitte on Aug 11, 2014
     | 7,114 views

    Many people seem to be content to trust their own efforts and religious practices to make them acceptable before God. We need to be aware that religious activities are only good when they express an inner reality.

    Religion Without Reality Romans 2:17-29 Romans Series (Part 6) Sermon by Don Emmitte, Grace Restoration Ministries Take Your Bibles Please… But if you call yourself a Jew and rely on the law and boast in God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Consequences Of Bad Religion

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 24, 2013
     | 3,509 views

    THE JEWISH NATION HELD A PRIVILEGED STATUS WITHIN THE ROMAN EMPIRE, AND THE SANHEDRIN FEARED THAT JESUS WOULD GAIN A LARGE FOLLOWING, CAUSE A CIVIL UPROAR, AND ANGER THE GOVERNING ROMAN EMPIRE. IF THAT HAPPENED, these religious leaders would lose their...

    5-16-2004 Title: Consequences of Bad Religion Text: John 11:47-48, 53 Scripture Reading: John 11:45-53 Introduction CHRIST DIED DURING Passover week in Jerusalem. It was the HIGH HOLY WEEK ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Religion Without God

    Contributed by David Radcliff on Apr 2, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,233 views

    Christianity is a relationship not a religion.

    RELIGION WITHOUT GOD II Timothy 3:1-5 I. WITHOUT CHRIST 1. Formality II Timothy 3:5. Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof A skeleton has a form of man, but is dead! 2. Faithless Luke 18:8. Nevertheless when the Son of man cometh, shall he find faith on the earth? There ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Relationship Vs. Religion Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jul 1, 2019
     | 6,341 views

    Paul warns about threee subtles deceptions about living the Christian life that can cause us to get detoured from focusing on a growing love relationship with God.

    Having discussed how our victory over the power of sin and the temptations to sin provided by the flesh, the world and the devil in our daily lives has been provided for through Christ death, burial and resurrection; Paul now addresses three subtle detours that can get the child of God. These ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Religion That Shaped America

    Contributed by Byron Perrine on Jul 9, 2019
     | 3,698 views

    This sermon reminds us of what we have lost by abandoning traditional values, and warns against the paradigm shift currently taking place in our culture, and the impact this change will have upon the future of our nation.

    (If you have found this sermon helpful, please visit us at www.HeritageRestorationProject.org or www.ChristianWisdom.info) Tomorrow is Independence Day. Independence Day is to our Nation what the Day of Pentecost is to Christians, a birthday celebration. And just as we have tried to keep alive in ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Religion Vs. Relationship

    Contributed by John Oquinn on Sep 15, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,256 views

    Religion vs. Relationship

    I will start by reading a book excerpt from the June 3,1989 issue of Today in the Word, published by the Moody Bible Institute. As I read, see if you can guess whom is being spoke of. He made free use of Christian vocabulary. He talked about the blessing of the Almighty and the Christian ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • I. Grant Spong avatar

    Two Kinds Of Religion

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 5, 2018
     | 3,594 views

    In the midst of church scandals, can we look beyond human sins and see God at work? We religious leaders are the object of Jesus’ greatest criticisms; will we listen?

    In the midst of church scandals, can we look beyond human sins and see God at work? We religious leaders are the object of Jesus’ greatest criticisms; will we listen? Let’s discuss the two ways of being, the takers and givers in the context of Mark 12:38-44. Outward Show Mark 12:38-39 In His ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist