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  • Jerry Flury avatar

    The Call For Church Discipline Series

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Aug 15, 2020
     | 5,721 views

    There is a hesitancy on the part of many church pastors and elders to hold their church members accountable for their actions. This neglect is hazardous. Church disciple is both biblical and necessary

    The Call for Church Discipline 1 Corinthians 5:1-13 “... Allan Bloom argued in his 1987 best-seller, The Closing of the American Mind [Simon and Schuster], that tolerance, built on the assumption of moral relativism, not truth, has become the chief “virtue” in America. To judge any behavior or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Shepherd Heart Of Paul Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 19, 2023
     | 1,845 views

    Paul refutes the falsehoods and expresses his concern for the church. We learn from his example to (1) stand firm in the truth, (2) love the people of God, and (3) right what is wrong.

    2 Cor 12:11-21 The Shepherd Heart of Paul Paul Making His Closing Remarks in His Defence 11I have been a fool! You forced me to it, for I ought to have been commended by you. For I was not at all inferior to these super-apostles, even though I am nothing. 12The signs of a true apostle were ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Faith Exceeds Obstacles

    Contributed by Carlos Kleber Maia on Apr 27, 2019
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    I want believers to have humble faith, to seek and accept God's plan for their lives, overcoming obstacles.

    FAITH EXCEEDS OBSTACLES Text: Mt 15: 21-28 Purpose: I want believers to have humble faith, to seek and accept God's plan for their lives, overcoming obstacles. Introduction Jesus went to the region of Tire and Sidon (Phenicia, part of Syria). It was a land of Gentiles, pagans, worshipers ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Refiner’s Fire

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Dec 5, 2009
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    Advent #2 - What to do about the heat in your life

    1See, I am sending my messenger to prepare the way before me, and the Lord whom you seek will suddenly come to his temple. The messenger of the covenant in whom you delight—indeed, he is coming, says the LORD of hosts. 2But who can endure the day of his coming, and who can stand when he appears? ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    In The Fellowship Of Saints 2

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Feb 16, 2014
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    What is appropriate conduct in Christian Fellowship

    Dakota Community Church Ephesians 61 February 16, 2014 In the Fellowship of Saints - 2 We are given six behaviours we are to discontinue - because they destroy unity. We are given six replacement behaviours which will foster and protect unity. Instead of lying; speak truth Instead of outbursts ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    What Is This? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 22, 2024
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     | 902 views

    This sermon explores Jesus' authority and power, and encourages believers to align their lives with His values, prioritizing love over knowledge.

    Welcome, beloved family in Christ. It is a joy and a privilege to gather together in His name, to open His Word, and to seek His wisdom. We are here, not because of any merit of our own, but because of the grace and mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ. It is His love that draws us, His truth that guides ...read more

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    Lifestyle Of A Believer

    Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 9, 2025
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    Imitating God means letting His Spirit fill and transform us until His love, light, and life become the visible pattern of ours.

    Part 1 – Imitating God in a Loveless World Introduction – The Mirror of Belief Every morning, before you ever speak a word, you live a sermon. The decisions you make, the tone in your voice, the way you treat the person behind the counter or the one driving too slow in front of you—all of it ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Shrinking God's Holiness

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Apr 16, 2004
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     | 3,668 views

    When we shrink God’s holiness we have no standard to live by

    How we have made God a shrinking reality DON’T BE AFRAID! Have you ever wondered which hurts the most? Saying something and wishing you hadn’t? or Saying nothing and wishing you had? I guess the most important things are the hardest things to say. Don’t be afraid to tell someone you love them. If ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Gospel Of Jesus: A New Attitude [sermon On The Mount] Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 3, 2006
    based on 154 ratings
     | 24,482 views

    The Beatitudes will give us a new attitude UPWARD, a new attitude OUTWARD, and a new attitude INWARD. Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Presentation.

    A New Attitude “The Gospel of Jesus” Matthew 5:6-8 --formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint are free at: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/NewAttitude.html Last time: How do you Enter the Kingdom? A change of attitude toward… • Self – v. 3 – ‘poor in spirit’ • Sin – v. 4 – ‘mourn’ • Savior – v. 5 – ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Blessed Are The Peacemakers Series

    Contributed by Samuel Stone on Oct 13, 2007
     | 4,358 views

    Seventh of the Eight Milestones on the Journey of the Fruitful Followers.

    “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.” Matthew 5:9 So far we have been the fruit of Jesus Christ—the Peacemaker. He has brought peace between God and us, and he has taught us to live in peace with one another by loving one another. However, at this stage, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    You Be The Judge Series

    Contributed by Mark Eberly on Sep 10, 2007
     | 2,978 views

    One of the most often quoted bible passages outside of church is from Matthew 7. Does this mean that Jesus expects his followers to never, ever make any kind of judgment of anyone or anything? Let’s find out.

    Probably one of the most quoted scriptures in our culture is “Do not judge.” This is usually used in the context another determining that what someone else says or does is wrong. But is that really the intention of the passage or has the verse been sort of “proof-texted?” You know—I have a point ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Media Monster Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on May 30, 2022
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     | 10,518 views

    Based on Philippians 4:8 - Sermon challenges hearers to realize how strong the influence of media & technology is on our lives & keep our minds focused on the Word of God.

    “THE MEDIA MONSTER” Phil. 4:8 FBCF – 5/29/22 Jon Daniels INTRO – Not an expert in social media. Most 57 yr.-old adults aren’t! But you don’t have to be an expert to know that social media & other forms of media & technology impact our lives & our kids’ lives every day – even right ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Living Hope- A Study Of 1peter

    Contributed by Steven Devroy on May 15, 2024
     | 667 views

    Peter was called and chosen for a special purchase and plan that God had for him.

    Opener: Welcome and good morning everyone! So blessed to see everyone here today! This morning we are starting a new sermon series on the book of First Peter. This study will lead us into studying how to suffer well for our faith in the Lord. You may have heard, recently, NASA landed the rover ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Undefiled Bed

    Contributed by Jeremiah Parker on Feb 23, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,987 views

    God wants you to live a life of sexual purity.

    The Undefiled Bed 3 For this is the will of God, even your sanctification, that ye should abstain from fornication: 4 That every one of you should know how to possess his vessel in sanctification and honour; 5 Not in the lust of concupiscence, even as the Gentiles which know not God: 6 That no ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Call To Purity

    Contributed by David Owens on Mar 6, 2011
     | 7,039 views

    In this lesson we look at many verses that describe God's call for the purity of his people. We seek to understand the call and live it.

    Introduction: A. The story is told of a teenage boy and his grandfather who went fishing one day. 1. While fishing, the old man started talking about how times have changed. 2. The young fellow picked up on that and started talking about the various problems and sexually transmitted diseases going ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ