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  • Kerry Haynes avatar

    When Religion Blocks Relationship

    Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Aug 21, 2016
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     | 14,101 views

    We go about trying to live religious lives, but do we miss connecting with God in the process? Christianity is about relationship, not religion. And Jesus makes such a relationship possible.

    Luke 13:10-17 When Religion Blocks Relationship It was a day I will never forget. Our village had gathered at the local Synagogue to hear the word and receive teaching, to pray together, and to worship Yahweh, the one true God. On this day there was an unusual excitement in the crowd because we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Long Empty Prayers Series

    Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Oct 28, 2016
     | 5,513 views

    Among the religious there is often a tendency toward long prayers, particularly in public. Too often people measure prayer by its fluency and length, thinking that length means devotion.

    Introduction A. Brother Dave Said that some people believe that prayer ain’t nowhere and meditation is a stroke. But, beloved, prayer is asking for it and meditation is waiting. 1. Turn to Ecclesiastes 5:2 B. Among the religious there is often a tendency toward long prayers, particularly ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Don't Be Foolish Serve God

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Feb 9, 2019
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     | 12,575 views

    To establish that believers: should walk as wise, redeeming the time, and understanding the will of the Lord; and not as fools. This lesson will enlighten many believers; in fully comprehending the will of the Lord, in true conversion and religious service.

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Don’t be foolish - walk circumspectly 2. Don’t be foolish - redeem the time 3. Don’t be foolish - understand the Lord’s will Remarks. 1. In our lesson today we are going to be discussing the theme: “Don’t Be Foolish Serve God.” The theme for this lectureship is: “Serving ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Trust And Obey God

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on May 5, 2024
     | 1,542 views

    Jesus tells parables to warn the religious leaders not to remain in their unbelief and disobedience. We are called to believe and obey God. We obey Him because He loves us.

    Matt 21:33-46 TRUST AND OBEY GOD We just read a parable by Jesus this morning – the parable about the evil tenants. • If you take a look at what He said before and after, you will notice that Jesus spoke THREE parables in a row. • The first one was the parable of the two sons ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Shouldn’t I Trust What The Preacher Says? Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jan 27, 2021
     | 2,086 views

    This passage showcases the myriad of problems created when you have self-confident religious leaders. How do we avoid that problem with today's preachers?

    OF COURSE I SHOULD: If the preacher is God’s messenger, shouldn’t I trust what he says? - Many presume that they should just trust everything that the preacher says. - This passage is a reminder to us in a myriad of ways that religious leaders aren’t always on point. SO MANY MISTAKES IN THIS ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Character Study Of Nicodemus Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 26, 2025
     | 728 views

    Nicodemus represents many people today—religious but lacking true salvation. His journey from confusion to commitment shows that God patiently works with those seeking the truth.

    CHARACTER STUDY OF NICODEMUS – A PHARISEE WHO MET JESUS AT NIGHT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 3:1-21 "Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God." – John 3:3 Supporting Texts: John 7:50-52, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Put Your Rock Down

    Contributed by Jessie Manuel on Dec 1, 2025
     | 169 views

    Picture this scene: a woman is dragged into the temple courts, humiliated, exposed, guilty. A crowd gathers with stones in hand, ready to enforce the law. Religious leaders stand with accusations prepared.

    Introduction Picture this scene: a woman is dragged into the temple courts, humiliated, exposed, guilty. A crowd gathers with stones in hand, ready to enforce the law. Religious leaders stand with accusations prepared. But then Jesus does something unexpected—He bends down and writes in the dust, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Thank God For The Monarchy Of Our Merciful King Jesus

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Nov 16, 2020
     | 1,923 views

    King Jesus will do away with all power and authority. Thank God!

    November 22, 2020 1 Corinthians 15:20-28 20 But in fact Christ has been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep. 21 For since death came by a man, the resurrection of the dead also is going to come by a man. 22 For as in Adam they all die, so also in Christ they ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Impediments Removed Series

    Contributed by Mack Armstrong on May 1, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,209 views

    Jesus healed the deaf/dumb man and then told the people not to tell anyone what they had had just seen. How different He is from the many self-seekers of today’s religious’ world.

    MARK 7:36, 37 THE IMPEDIMENTS REMOVED I. STIPULATIONS: * Mark 7:36 A. Significance. B. Sensitivity. C. Spurned. II. SPECTATORS: ** Mark 7:37 A. Surprise. B. Statements. C. Surety. III. SIGNS: ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    "Seeing Jesus"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 25, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,431 views

    A sermon about light and darkness.

    John 9:1-41 "Seeing Jesus" This is the third week that we will be talking about the metaphors of "light and darkness" in the Gospel of John. Remember that, in John Chapter 1 we are told that "the light (Who is Jesus) shines in the darkness and the darkness doesn't extinguish it." Then it ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Real Spiritual Power Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jul 16, 2004
    based on 55 ratings
     | 7,069 views

    Learn to tell the difference between real spiritual power and fake power. Paul tells us that being impressive doesn’t mean you are effective. Learn too how to take your very thoughts captive.

    For more Bible studies visit: www.LivingWatersWeb.com Real Spiritual Power 2 Corinthians 10 Pastor Tom Fuller A man’s grandfather worked in a blacksmith shop when he was a boy, and he used to tell his grandson how he had toughened himself up so he could stand the rigors of blacksmithing. ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Mystery Babylon, The Rise Of The Papacy And Anti-Semitism Series

    Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Jul 10, 2015
     | 3,536 views

    Slowly, ever so slowly, the papacy emerges. Attitudes change. The church looks strangely different. When she lashes out at the Jews who were her first members, and her Savior, we know things have evolved the wrong way...

    NINETEEN: THE SLOW EMERGENCE OF THE PAPACY So, the location is to be Rome. The man is to be "Peter." Said Leo I, leader of the church in the middle of the 5th century: "From the whole world, a single man, 'Peter', is chosen and appointed to rank before all Gentiles and all apostles, all Fathers of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Why Religion Doesn't Work

    Contributed by Mark Armstrong on Aug 3, 2009
     | 4,361 views

    The folly of false religions. Only fullness and freedom are found in Christ.

    The setting is the front of a small church. The pastor says from the pulpit, ‘I’ve misplaced my sermon notes, so I’m just going to read from this devotional—if I can find it here. While I look, maybe the choir can lead us in a hymn’. He glances at the choir which has one person.   The choir ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Tom Shepard avatar

    Christ Crucified Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Apr 24, 2010
    based on 30 ratings
     | 13,078 views

    We preach Christ crucified. I. Christ crucified - REJECTED II. Christ crucified – ACCEPTED

    Christ Crucified Our text for today is found in First Corinthians chapter one. Follow along with me as I read: “We preach Christ crucified, a stumbling block to the Jews and foolishness to the Gentiles. Yet to those who are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ is God’s power and God’s wisdom.” 1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Give And Take

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 26, 2023
     | 1,546 views

    Givers trust in God, rather than in themselves; they are focused outward. Takers have not learned to trust in God and focus on their own needs.

    Anybody remember the televangelist scandals of the 80’s? Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker, Oral Roberts and his highly publicized plea for - what was it, $8 million? - to keep God from striking him dead. Remember the uproar in all the secular news media and the shame felt by so many evangelicals at being ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed