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  • Richard LaRaviere avatar

    The Church, Christianity Or Religion? Part 4 Series

    Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Sep 14, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,636 views

    The church, more Christian (followers of Christ) then religious (practising traditions and rituals)

    The Church, Christianity or Religion Part 4 Text: John 8:1-12 Introduction: 1. While Religion and Christianity should be the same thing, far too often it is not. Religion too often thrives on creeds, credentials, and adherence to codes of conduct True Christianity holds to faith ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Backward Religion

    Contributed by Toby Powers on Dec 23, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,831 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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    Luke And Compassionate Christ Series

    Contributed by Bryan Fink on Feb 18, 2012
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     | 5,735 views

    To remind people that Christ had a heart for those outside the religious ones.

    [S] If someone asked you to tell them about the Jesus you know, what would you tell them? And would what you tell them resemble the Jesus revealed in the gospels or would Jesus resemble someone else? We’re in the third week of a series entitled “Jesus as They Knew Him.” A ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Worship The One & True God

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Aug 2, 2008
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     | 6,249 views

    The Prophet Elijah stands alone against 850 false religious leaders.

    WORSHIP THE ONE & TRUE GOD I KINGS 18:17-21 I Kings 18 give us the account of the Prophet Elijah, as he stands alone against 850 false religious leaders. Elijah challenges the people to decide who is going to be the god of their lives. He demonstrates the reality ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Arguing With The Devil's Crowd Series

    Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 15, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,887 views

    Jesus explaining to the religious crowd that their religion isn’t working with God.

    Arguing with the devil’s crowd John 8:36-47 We begin by looking at Jesus’ statement in verse 36 where He says, “If the Son therefore shall make you free, you shall be free indeed.” Jesus was talking to a few believers in the crowd about spiritual freedom when the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Raising Of Lazarus And The Plot To Kill Jesus.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 8, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,656 views

    Religious leaders resisting the 'signs' of Jesus' authenticity.

    THE RAISING OF LAZARUS AND THE PLOT TO KILL JESUS. John 11:38-57. 1. The Raising of Lazarus (John 11:38-45). Far from being unable to prevent death (cf. John 11:37), Jesus was about to overcome death in what was to be the seventh and final significant ‘sign’ (prior to Jesus’ own death and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Fanaticism Taken Too Far?

    Contributed by Mark Armstrong on Apr 22, 2019
     | 2,132 views

    A Good Friday talk from the point of view of Jesus and religious fanaticism.

    Fanaticism Taken Too Far? Israel Folau (an Australian Christian sporting personality) has been in the news lately for expressing unpopular views—for quoting an unpopular part of the Bible on his personal Instagram page. Is his belief in heaven and hell fanaticism taken too far? Is Australian Rugby ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Dangers Of A Form Of Godliness

    Contributed by Jovanni Dinsay on Mar 17, 2025
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     | 1,224 views

    • Many people today claim to be spiritual or religious, but is that enough to save them

    Having a form of godliness refers to outwardly appearing to be righteous or spiritual, but lacking the inward reality of a vibrant, personal relationship with God. Characteristics of having a form of godliness Some common characteristics of having a form of godliness include: • Attending church or ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Mic Drop Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 9, 2025
     | 299 views

    Final clash in the debates between Jesus and the religious establishment. Who is the Messiah?

    Background to passage: This is final exchange in the volley between Jesus and the religious leaders since he entered Jerusalem as a king on a donkey a few days earlier. Jesus will give a couple of long sets of teaching (chapters 23-25) before the events directly leading to his death commence. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Go! And Call On The Lord Who Is Near - Psalm 145:18 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 4, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 163 views

    God is near, not to the perfect, not to the religious, but to all who call on Him in truth.

    Go! And… Call on the Lord Who Is Near - Psalm 145:18 Opening: The God Who Is Closer Than You Think There are moments in life when God feels distant—when prayers feel like they bounce off the ceiling… when the darkness seems thicker than the light… when circumstances scream: “God has forgotten ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Once Saved, Always Changed Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Nov 22, 2010
    based on 10 ratings
     | 8,416 views

    God changes those he saves into those who are devoted to good works.

    Scripture Introduction Many of you know the slogan, “Once Saved, Always Saved.” Some Christians love how that phrase justifies a lack of godliness even after they walked the aisle, or were baptized, or made some profession of faith. Other Christians hate the saying because of its lack of Biblical ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Pass, Shoot, Score Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 26, 2012
    based on 66 ratings
     | 21,187 views

    A great basketball player knows where the goal is at and continually practices until his body instinctively know how to put the basket through the hoop. Knowing where the goal is important in any sport... and it’s important in Christianity as well.

    OPEN: We opened with a youtube video that highlighted the basketball career of Bill Bradley. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g_BJg4rhFNs (24 second begin… 3:25 end) In 1964, Bill Bradley was captain of the Olympic Basketball team that won gold at Tokyo. In 1965, his senior year at Princeton he ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Charity

    Contributed by Phillip Smith on Sep 19, 2024
     | 833 views

    There seems to be a great divide in the accepted meanings for charity and love. In religious terms, Christians think they are one in the same.

    When someone speaks of charity or uses the term charity, we immediately turn to the belief someone did a good deed for another who is poor or in need. Sometimes we associate the term with a foundation which accepts monetary donations for the poor. In contrast, with the term love, (which we often ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Example Do You Set For Your Children's Faith

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Aug 18, 2016
     | 7,896 views

    What does it mean when we say, “We engage to religiously educate our children.” This is not saying that we will educate our children in religion. It says we will religiously educate.

    Last week we learned that the Gospel is all that matters. I hope we all left here with that thought embedded in our hearts so that everything in our lives will revolve around the Gospel. Well today we’re going to go a step further with that thought as we think about the message we send to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Isaiah 53: Will Of The Lord Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Sep 25, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 880 views

    Isaiah predicted Jesus’ single-minded devotion to the will of God prompting the same in us.

    ISAIAH 53 SERIES: WILL OF THE LORD ISAIAH 53:10 | #Isaiah53 PERSON IN THE CONGREGATION READS ISAIAH 53 READ ISAIAH 53:1-12 (ESV) “Who has believed what he has heard from us? And to whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed? 2 For He grew up before Him like a young plant, and like a root out of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ