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  • Dave McFadden avatar

    "Words Of Integrity" Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Sep 17, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,159 views

    Fifth sermon in a series on the use and abuse of the tongue.

    The religious leaders of Jesus’ day had developed a curious hierarchy of oaths, which were categorized in such a way that some oaths were considered more binding than others. This is illustrated by what Jesus had to say to the Scribes and Pharisees in Matthew 23:16-22 (read passage). These oaths ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Caesar Or God? Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Apr 13, 2022
     | 1,417 views

    Conflict between the monarchs and the spiritual leaders was a time-old problem. The spiritual could be arrested for condemning the political leaders, and systems. Politicians saw the religious leaders as a threat to their survival and existence.

    Holy Wednesday Theme: Caesar or God? Text: Luke 20:20-26 Introduction: Conflict between the monarchs and the spiritual leaders was a time-old problem. The spiritual could be arrested for condemning the political leaders, and systems. Politicians saw the religious leaders as a threat to their ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Hugh W. Davidson avatar

    Money Problems Series

    Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Jun 13, 2020
     | 3,828 views

    Some of the worst fights in church have been over money which we say belongs to the Lord

    Money problems Luke 12:1-21 Little Tommy was enjoying his seventh birthday party and when they served the cake someone forgot to tell him that they had put a quarter wrapped in wax paper as a surprise; so, first he choked and then he swallowed it. Well, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Showboat Religion Series

    Contributed by Jerry Owen on Mar 30, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,308 views

    Jesus teaches about the proper way to give, to pray, and to fast. He condemns public displays of religious acts where the intent is to garner praise from people who are watching.

    SHOWBOAT RELIGION MATTHEW 6:1-8, 16-18 A "showboat" is someone who tries to draw all the attention to himself. They want all the glory, all the praise. You see it on the football field and other places where people compete. The touchdown or big play antics are performed to draw attention. Many ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Stephen Funderburk avatar

    Religion's Favorite Sin

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Oct 2, 2005
    based on 41 ratings
     | 6,556 views

    the danger of hypocrisy

    Intro: one of the classic, I Love Lucy shows was the show where Lucy and Ethel traded places with Ricky and Fred; one of the funniest parts of that show was when Ricky put a whole box of yeast into his dough and it overflowed the oven. Yeast is a powerful substance, just a little is needed to make ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Adrian Warnock avatar

    How To Change The World Without Being Religious Series

    Contributed by Adrian Warnock on Feb 15, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 2,945 views

    What are the identity markers of the Christian?

    Changing the World- one person at a time. How to Change the world without being religious (Acts 10) Why study Acts? Not just a story but a template for how church should be Acts is the key to understanding the rest of the NT Acts shows why Jesus died- to start the church Acts provides the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Part Iii - The Religious Leaders – The Voice Of Apathy Series

    Contributed by Eric Peloquin on Dec 15, 2007
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     | 4,423 views

    This is part three in a series looking at the different characters in the Christmas narrative and what we can learn from their contributions.In this case the religious elite of this time seemed completely apathetic to the idea of the advent of the Christ.

    The Voices of Christmas Part III The Religious Leaders – the Voice of Apathy The greatest event in human history has taken place. The Messiah has been born in the City of David. The King of kings has made a very humble entry into the world. He was not born in Jerusalem, neither was His ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Dr. George Calhoun avatar

    Can You Be A Christian Without Being Religious? Series

    Contributed by Dr. George Calhoun on Oct 30, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 12,460 views

    Christianity differs from all religions in that it’s not about us finding God, but about us responding to God who has been reaching out to us.

    Can you be a Christian without being religious? It almost sounds like a contradiction in terms. However, according to Webster, a religion is a system of faith and worship... Christianity is certainly that! According to Webster, a religion is the service to and the adoration of God expressed in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Do Religious People Whoop It Up?

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Sep 15, 2007
     | 2,374 views

    God invites us to share his joy when someone who was lost, is found.

    Title: When Do Religious People Whoop It Up? Text: Luke 15:1-10 Thesis: God invites us to share his joy when someone who was lost, is found. Introduction Have you ever lost something you really treasured… something you would really like to find? After reading the text for today, I thought ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • A. Todd Coget avatar

    The Supremacy Of Christ Is Defended Against Religious Legalism

    Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Oct 11, 2001
    based on 58 ratings
     | 3,338 views

    This sermon proclaims the good news that salvaion is not something we earn by adhearance to legalistic obedience to the law, but it is freely received by the work of Jesus Christ.

    The Supremacy of Christ is Defended Against Religious Legalism Colossians 2:11-17 October 14, 2001 Intro: A. Last week, Bob Russell of Southeast Christian Church in Louisville, KY began a series of sermons on the book of Colossians with these words… "Sometimes I look over this audience and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Church Beyond The Church Walls: Just For The 'religious' Series

    Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Mar 25, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,987 views

    The final sermon in the Kindred United Series, this sermon shows the difference between "religion" and "relationship", and shows how we should do more than just sit in a pew on Sunday; we should serve others in need, and do so in love.

    Beyond The Church Walls--Just For The Religious This week, we wrap up the teaching series "Kindred United". This series, nine messages in all, ended up going much longer than I had expected. We have learned, first of all, that the overarching thought of "loving God, loving others" starts with ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • Richard Papafio avatar

    The Religious Would Always Attack The Message Of Grace

    Contributed by Richard Papafio on Oct 2, 2018
     | 2,901 views

    DONT STOP PREACHING THE MESSAGE OF GRACE AND NEITHER MIX GRACE AND THE LAW

    May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: THE RELIGIOUS WOULD ALWAYS ATTACK THE MESSAGE OF GRACE Acts 21:17-40 King James Version (KJV) 17 And when we were come to Jerusalem, the brethren received us gladly. 18 And the day following Paul went in with us unto James; and all the elders were ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Hugh W. Davidson avatar

    Peter's Conflict With The Religious Leaders Series

    Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Jun 16, 2020
     | 3,782 views

    Any progress in the Christian life will face opposition

    Peter's conflict with the religious leaders Acts 4:1-22 1 And as they spake unto the people, the priests, and the captain of the temple, and the Sadducees, came upon them, 2 being grieved that they taught the people, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Nicodemus' Religious Blindness Lesson 8 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Dec 6, 2023
     | 727 views

    Why must a person be born again?

    A. INTRODUCTION: JOHN 3:1-8 1. Positive things about Nicodemus: a. Sanhedrin, “ruler of the Jews” (3:1). b. Defended Jesus. “Does our law judge any man before it hears him” (John 7:51). c. Secret believer. “Joseph of Arimathaea … disciple of Jesus but secretly … also Nicodemus” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    True And False Repentance

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 4, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,618 views

    A message examining repentance and motives.

    TRUE AND FALSE REPENTANCE Matthew 3:5-8 INTRO: There would never have been a false if there hadn’t been a true. Counterfeit money is made because there is good money. Hypocrites are the opposite of true Christians, and their very existence proves that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist