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  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    Life-Giving Reproof Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on May 17, 2012
    based on 9 ratings
     | 13,807 views

    Reproof is a very positive use of speech, provided it's motivated by love and directed by wisdom. Rebuke is not pleasant to our fallen nature but we learn to value it for the results it brings. The best and wisest of us falls short and has much to learn &

    PROVERBS 15: 31-32 LIFE-GIVING REPROOF Reproof is a very positive use of speech, provided it's motivated by love and directed by wisdom. Reproof though can be a difficult pill to swallow, but godly reproof is precious to the soul. It can be bitter to the taste but like medicine, it aids ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The High Cost Of Disobedience Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 4, 2025
     | 530 views

    There is a weight to divine instruction, and there is a consequence when that instruction is ignored.

    THE HIGH COST OF DISOBEDIENCE – WHEN KINGS REJECT GOD’S VOICE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 15:1-35 Supporting Texts: 1 Samuel 12:14-15, Isaiah 1:19-20, James 1:22, Hebrews 3:7-8, John 14:15 INTRODUCTION: There is a weight to divine instruction, and there is a consequence when that ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Go! And Follow The Great Commission: Not The Great Suggestion Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 11, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 426 views

    When Jesus gave the Great Commission, He did not say, “If you feel like it, and if it fits your schedule, go and make disciples.” No — He gave His followers an unshakable, urgent, eternal command.

    Go! and follow The Great Commission: Not the Great Suggestion Introduction: There are two types of instructions in life: suggestions and commands. A suggestion says: “If you get the chance, maybe do this.” A command says: “Do this now. It is your responsibility.” If the fire alarm rings in this ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Don't Sell Out

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Mar 31, 2025
     | 2,720 views

    Truth is a rarity, but that’s only part of what makes it so valuable. You must make Truth your own, value it, defend it, stand for it, and protect it at all costs.

    Don’t Sell Out By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - Truth is a rarity, but that’s only part of what makes it so valuable. Truth aligns with what is real; it reflects God’s character; it guides us through life. Once we possess TRUTH, no amount of rationalizing, mocking, or threatening ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    What Does It Mean To Follow In His Steps?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jul 21, 2024
     | 964 views

    What does it mean to follow, will we suffer, will we learn anything, and how do we follow?

    What Does It Mean to Follow in His Steps? 1 Peter 2:21-25 (21) Obeying Authority: In 1 Peter 2:11-25, Peter writes that Christians are to submit to those in power. He uncovers God's will for the individuals who are free in Christ: to enthusiastically submit to each human authoritative figure ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Making A Meaningful Life Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on May 30, 2011
    based on 34 ratings
     | 33,483 views

    These first verses of chapter one reveal the purpose of the book. It was written to teach wisdom by applying wisdom to life. It's wise practical teaching leads the understanding man who fears the Lord to wisdom.

    PROVERBS 1: 2-7 MAKING A MEANINGFUL LIFE TO IMPROVE EFFICIENCY, a company hired a consultant, who called a meeting of all shop personnel. Stressing the need to listen to experts, he said, "Imagine you're on the Titanic, and it's sinking. You climb into a lifeboat. Which direction would you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Patterns, Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Dillon Burroughs on Mar 10, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,868 views

    An investigation into the human patterns that keep us from passionately following Christ along with Paul’s biblical instruction for pursuing the proper perspective.

    PATTERNS Dillon Burroughs “…take note of those who live according to the pattern we gave you.” –Philippians 3:17 The Human Pattern (Philippians 3:4b-6) 4b If anyone else thinks he has reasons to put confidence in the flesh, I have more: 5 circumcised on the eighth day, of the people of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Patterns, Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Dillon Burroughs on Mar 10, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,938 views

    An investigation into the human patterns that keep us from passionately following Christ along with Paul’s biblical instruction for pursuing the proper perspective.

    Dillon Burroughs 9.14.08 “…take note of those who live according to the pattern we gave you.” –Philippians 3:17 Last week we discussed Philippians 3:4-14, noting the human patterns we follow versus the Christ-like pattern we are called to follow. This week, we continue to discover what it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Choices, Choices, Choices

    Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Jan 4, 2013
    based on 114 ratings
     | 55,420 views

    We all have choices to make. Especially in this new year. Our main resolution should be to follow Jesus Instruction to make disciples.

    Choices, Choices, Choices 1 Kings, 19-39 Intro. A boy told his father, "Dad, if three frogs were sitting on a limb that hung over a pool, and one frog decided to jump off into the pool, how many frogs would be left on the limb?" The dad replied, "Two." "No," the son replied. "There’s three ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Commissioned With The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jan 30, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,423 views

    Following the resurrection, Jesus left instruction for the disciples and the church - the Great Commission. This charge continues for the church, as we are responsible to reach the world with the Gospel.

    Commissioned with the Gospel Mark 16: 9-20 Today we come to the concluding passage in Mark’s gospel. We have discovered lasting truth in the time we spent moving through this precious account of the life and ministry of our Lord. While it covers a span of approximately three years, the impact is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Do You Want To Go Away As Well?

    Contributed by Duane Smith on Jul 21, 2010
     | 7,616 views

    The purpose fo this message is to encourage graduating students, as well as others, to stay close to Jesus and grow in His grace, knowing that there is no where else to turn for eternal life.

    DO YOU WANT TO GO AWAY AS WELL? John 6:51-69 INTRODUCTION: A. Let me begin this morning by congratulating our graduating High School seniors B. Have you ever found yourself absorbed in a story? 1. Maybe you are a science fiction nut and find yourself on another planet. 2. Or maybe a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    The Ideal Discipleship Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 11, 2009
    based on 59 ratings
     | 9,790 views

    Win ’em, wet ’em, & wean ’em. That last step is the big one of discipleship - "Teaching them to observe all things..." Often forsaken, but so important! Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

    The Ideal Discipleship I Thessalonians 3 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/IdealDiscipleship.html Chapter 2 had a nursing mother, and a teaching father doing spiritual parenting of these new believers. It leads perfectly into this chapter about grounding new believers. v. 2 “to establish you” v. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "The Attitude Of Christ"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 27, 2017
     | 8,844 views

    A sermon about following the humble life of Jesus.

    “The Attitude of Christ” Philippians 2:1-13 Would you agree that there is nearly nothing so beautiful as a person who is both truly strong and truly humble at the same time? Would you agree that this kind of person is hard to find? We might know a few people who fit this description, but the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Listening

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on May 21, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,902 views

    How often do we take time to listen for the word of God to come to us?

    Listening John 10: 22 - 30 Intro: (Story quoted from SermonCentral “My Sheep Hear My Voice by J. Jeffrey Smead) Franklin D. Roosevelt grew tired of smiling the expected presidential smile and saying the usual expected words at White House receptions. One evening he decided to find out whether ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Crowds Series

    Contributed by Leon Drake on Dec 22, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,659 views

    The crowds followed Jesus - are we?

    I.Read Passage II.Jesus withdrew with his disciples A.The Pharisees and the Herodians started plotting how to kill Jesus 1.Pharisees ¡V those who thought they could be God¡¦s people by obeying every part of the law 2.Herodians ¡V Jews who favored Herod ¡V they were ok with him as ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene