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Today we are going to talk about a religion that claims to have about 300-400 million followers. Today we are talking about Buddhism. Who founded Buddhism? Siddhartha Gautama. He was a Hindu prince of India during the 6th (~500 BC) century BC. According to Buddhist traditions he lived a very lavish and…

1 And God spake all these words, saying, 2 I am the Lord thy God, which have brought thee out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage. 3 Thou shalt have no other gods before me. 4 Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness of any thing that is in heaven above, or that is…

The sermon focuses on John 3:22-36, highlighting two critical decisions every person must make: accepting the offer of eternal life in Jesus and surrendering fully to Him. It emphasizes that many want salvation but struggle to commit their lives entirely to God, continuing to live in ways contrary to their faith. Using John the Baptist (JtB) as an example of unwavering commitment, the sermon teaches that believers must decrease so Christ may increase, avoiding the trap of religion without relationship. It calls for genuine devotion, warning of the consequences of rejecting Christ, and urging immediate faith in Jesus for eternal life.

What is Buddhism? Buddhism is one of the leading world religions in terms of adherents, geographical distribution, and socio-cultural influence. While largely an “Eastern” religion, it is becoming increasingly popular and influential in the Western world. It is a unique world religion in its own right,…

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Where Does the Universe Come From? Within Hinduism there is multiple creation stories View time as cyclical not linear. Space is infinite and multilayered World is created multiple times. Multiverses Read creation stories from handout What is the Purpose and Meaning of Life? “Tat Tvam Asi” “thou art…

What do you picture when you think about Buddhism? Maybe a chubby cross-legged statue in a Chinese restaurant, or some orange robed monks on a Tibetan mountainside. Buddhists influence may be closer than you think. What do Buddhists really believe? How is their pursuit a quest that only Jesus can satisfy? Join us Sunday to be educated, inspired, and challenged!

Talk on Sunday about my Conversion to Christianity (Background in Buddhism) Natick Church of Christ 6- 29-03 Introduction: 1. My Background a. Past: In my home there was not a lot of talk about God. We almost never went to church. I always knew there was a God. When I was around 19 I started the study…

The Gospel of John XXXIII: Sorrow into Joy John 16:16-33 September 27, 2009 Main Point(s) of sermon: · While we are called to pursue God as our highest joy, we should not expect that joy to be fully seen in this life – Jesus promised that we will know sorrow and trouble. · Sorrow is a promised part of…

“The Road to Enlightenment?” World Religions Series: Buddhism Olathe Bible Church - May 28, 2006 I. History: The story of Buddhism begins like a fairy tale: * /Once upon a time, in the sixth century B.C. there lived a handsome prince. He lived in wealth and luxury, and he distinguished himself at a remarkably…