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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
     | 2,698 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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    Would Jesus Celebrate Christmas Series

    Contributed by Andy Barnard on Dec 20, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,098 views

    Celebrate Christmas like Jesus would. viz. without the religious trappings.

    Would Jesus celebrate Christmas? Christmas is possibly the most religious time of year. It is a time when people who don’t usually think much of Jesus, find themselves humming Carols and they even go to church. Christmas is classified as a religious holiday. holiday noun 1 an extended period of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Jhhemtyd Part 5: Outward Appearance Vs. Inward Reality

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Mar 30, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,508 views

    Part five of this series on Jesus’ words to the religious leaders regarding their hypocrisy.

    Jesus Hates Hypocrisy Even More Than You Do! Part 5 – Outward Appearance vs. Inward Reality Matthew 23:25-28 January 25, 2009 Me/We: I’m wondering something: in all our weeks of looking at the issue of hypocrisy as Jesus talks about it, has anyone gotten the idea that being a hypocrite is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Backward Religion

    Contributed by Toby Powers on Dec 23, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,898 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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    Worship The One & True God

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Aug 2, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,326 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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    Bob's Legacy

    Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Jan 9, 2015
     | 6,705 views

    Don't just be religious. Make your life a spiritual quest.

    Bob’s house was well built, by which I mean that his life was well-grounded. That’s what the Bible means – at least, most times – when it talks about building houses. We saw in Proverbs where it says, “By wisdom a house is built, and by understanding it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Luke And Compassionate Christ Series

    Contributed by Bryan Fink on Feb 18, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,837 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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    Fanaticism Taken Too Far?

    Contributed by Mark Armstrong on Apr 22, 2019
     | 2,196 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 Raising Of Lazarus And The Plot To Kill Jesus.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 8, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,782 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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    The Dangers Of A Form Of Godliness

    Contributed by Jovanni Dinsay on Mar 17, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,413 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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    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
     | 359 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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    Mic Drop Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 9, 2025
     | 441 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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    What Example Do You Set For Your Children's Faith

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Aug 18, 2016
     | 8,010 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

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Tongue Twister Theology Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 31, 2009
    based on 69 ratings
     | 20,101 views

    One prominent religious website said the doctrine of Justification was "controversial". Really? Why would that be?

    OPEN: How many of you have ever read “Fox in Socks”? I’ve read many Dr. Seuss books to my kids, though I’m not sure I’ve ever read this one. But there are many people who love this book. Its uniqueness lies in the fact that it features 2 main characters Mr. Fox and Mr. Knox who converse almost ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Son Of Man Series

    Contributed by Tyler Edwards on May 26, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,922 views

    Jesus had many titles but He preferred to refer to Himself as the Son of Man. In calling Himself this Jesus is actually giving us a clue as to the true nature of His identity.

    John 13:31-33 November 4, 2007 The Son of Man ‘Honorable’ ‘Excellent’ ‘Sir’ ‘Master’ ‘Gracious’ ‘Most Admirable’ ‘Liar’ ‘Thief’ ‘Wicked’ ‘Scum’ What do all these things have in common? They are all titles. A title serves many functions. A title is something that is given to distinguish one ...read more

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    Denomination: *other