Sermons About Religion
Shirking religion in favour of Jesus
This ‘Re:Jesus' series is an examination in the midst of a multitudes of options why the person of Jesus is the unparalleled transcendent of any one religion and a light for all. Religion uses rules to force our steps, guilt to keep us in line, and rituals to remind us of our failure to live up to those rules. In doing this, religion adds more weight to those who are already burdened with life's hardships. But Jesus offers us the rest we are searching for. Key Passage: Galatians 1:1-10
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Gospel and Idolatry: Our predicament and His perfection
"Is it possible to make something good, into something ultimate, therefore replacing worship for God, with that ultimate thing? In Romans 1, Paul writes, "for although they knew God, they did not honor Him as God, or give thanks to Him." Is this always intentional? Or does sin run so deep in us that we miss the idols we are creating? In the Church today, we quickly forget that idolatry sneaks in unannounced, unashamed and willing to do anything to steal our affection and worship to Jesus. What are the idols most prevalent in the Church today? This teaching focuses on how the Gospel of Jesus is our only hope for not only identifying those idols but also crushing them."
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Even the Dogs Eat the Children's Crumbs; Mark 7.24-30
Great faith desires Christ above all else, and will be satisfied with nothing less.
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This Is the Finger of God; Exodus 8.16-32
Secretly, we all wish that we could offer our sacrifices to God while remaining in Egypt.
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Jesus Hates Religion Part 1
Part 1 of this 4 part sermon series explains why Jesus hates religion (and you should too).
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I Will Strike the Water That is in the Nile; Exodus 7.14-8.15
God changes lives through the humility of praying for our enemies.
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Sunday, September 13, 2009 AM
A message from Preacher Jeff Smith, on Sunday, September 13, 2009. From Matthew 14:19-24.
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