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  • Dave McFadden avatar

    "Getting Real Religion" Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Sep 8, 2008
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     | 3,705 views

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

    It should be the goal of every Christian to make sure that they avoid the tragedy of having a saved soul, but living a wasted life. This is the subject of our passage for today. James speaks to us about getting "real religion," that is, how to make sure we live out our faith in such a way that our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Second-Hand Religion

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Mar 2, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,955 views

    Faith in Jesus allows us to have a real personal relationship with God.

    Focus Passage: Exodus 33:7-23 KEY VERSE 18 “Show me Your glory” Supplemental Passage: John 10:10 "The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly.” Introduction: References to second hand clothing or other items, or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "The Religion Police"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 28, 2010
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     | 5,988 views

    Our value as a person has nothing to do with having our name on the up in lights. God loves us; we can’t improve on that! You don’t have to try and prove you are worthwhile by sneaking your nametag a little higher up on the table. And praise God for that!

    Luke 14:1-14 “The Religion Police” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN Luke opens chapter 14 by telling us that Jesus “went to eat in the house of a prominent Pharisee,” on the Sabbath and that “he was being carefully ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Religion Without Christ Series

    Contributed by David Scudder on Apr 7, 2008
     | 6,169 views

    Many today are teaching that Christ is only one way to God. This passage reminds us that religion without Christ is worthless.

    Religion Without Christ Hebrews 6:1-3 Purpose: To call religious people to trust fully in Christ. Aim: I want the listener to be fully surrendered to the Gospel. INTRODUCTION: “Retro” styles are now in. Wikipedia defines “Retro” this way: “Retro is a term used to describe aspects of modern ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Religion Gone Bad

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Nov 12, 2012
     | 6,350 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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    Sunday Morning Religion

    Contributed by Adrian Rogers on Feb 15, 2012
    based on 20 ratings
     | 48,791 views

    There’s nothing wrong with Sunday-morning religion, but the problem is that so many people have only a Sunday-morning religion.

    The curse of the 20th Century is Sunday-morning religion. Now, there’s nothing wrong with Sunday-morning religion, but the problem is that so many people have only a Sunday-morning religion. Somebody wrote these words: “They’re praising God on Sunday, but they’ll be all ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Cure For Wearisome Religion Series

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Feb 22, 2014
     | 4,093 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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    Two Kinds Of Religion

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 5, 2018
     | 3,394 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: Independent/Bible

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    Religion Vs. Relationship

    Contributed by John Oquinn on Sep 15, 2018
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     | 5,041 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

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    Losing God In Religion Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Nov 3, 2015
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     | 12,680 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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    Losing My Religion Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Mar 2, 2013
     | 6,649 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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    "Relationship Vs. Religion” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jul 1, 2019
     | 5,999 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
     | 3,510 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 Without God

    Contributed by David Radcliff on Apr 2, 2016
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     | 7,048 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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    Second Hand Religion

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on May 11, 2020
     | 4,219 views

    You are either in a first hand relationship with Christ or you are not in one at all.

    Proposition: You must personally seek the Lord! I. Because it is the only path to wisdom! A. Only He can give it to you! James 1:5,6 B. He gives it only to the willing! John 7:17 II. Because it is the way to honor Him! A. You show your faith in Him! Matthew 8:5-10 (Centurion) B. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist