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Paul Decker
Contributing sermons since Jan 1, 2000
Newest Sermons
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What My Father Taught Me
Contributed on Jun 24, 2009
We need to learn from our fathers. This is a rewrite of one of my favorite Father’s Day messages.
WHAT MY FATHER TAUGHT ME Exodus 20.12 S: Father’s Day Th: Learning from Dad Pr: We need to learn from our fathers. ?: What? KW: Principles for life TS: We are going to observe three biblical principles for life that my father taught me. The _____ principle for life that my father ...read more
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Refreshing Leadership
Contributed on Jun 11, 2009
Follow Biblical leaders.
REFRESHING LEADERSHIP Acts 20.28 S: Leadership Th: Our Time, Our Turn, Our All Pr: FOLLOW BIBLICAL LEADERS. I. CONNECTED (Acts 6.4) II. TEACHER (Acts 6.4) III. AUTHENTICATION (I Timothy 4.14) IV. INTEGRITY (I Timothy 3.2) V. PLURALITY (Proverbs 11.14) PA: How is the change to be ...read more
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What Matters To God
Contributed on Jun 1, 2009
Love people like Jesus does.
WHAT MATTERS TO GOD John 3.16-17 S: God’s love C: Evangelism Th: Our Time, Our Turn, Our All Pr: LOVE PEOPLE LIKE JESUS DOES. I. LOVE II. PEOPLE III. DANGER IV. LIFE PA: How is the change to be observed? • Know your mission. • Communicate good news. Version: ESV RMBC 31 ...read more
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Follow The Leader
Contributed on May 27, 2009
If you want a good leader, be a good follower.
FOLLOW THE LEADER Hebrews 13.17 S: Followership C: Discipleship Th: Our Time, Our Turn, Our All Pr: IF YOU WANT A GOOD LEADER, BE A GOOD FOLLOWER. I. ACKNOWLEDGE (Hebrews 13.17) II. SERVE (Hebrews 13.17) III. GROW (Acts 17.11) IV. IMITATE (I Corinthians 4.16) V. RESPECT (I ...read more
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Small, But Powerful
Contributed on May 19, 2009
Disciple your tongue.
SMALL, BUT POWERFUL James 3.2-12 S: Tongue C: Truth and Grace Th: Our Time, Our Turn, Our All Pr: DISCIPLE YOUR TONGUE! I. WORDS II. TRUTH III. HEART IV. WHOLENESS PA: How is the change to be observed? • Value words. • Speak truth. • Act kindly. • Bring healing. Version: ...read more
Newest Sermon Series
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God Speaks To The Church
Contributed on Jan 18, 2009
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Our Time, Our Turn, Our All
Contributed on Jan 4, 2009
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I Love It When A Plan Comes Together
Contributed on Nov 30, 2008
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Confusion
Contributed on Nov 2, 2008
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Never The Same Again
Contributed on Sep 14, 2008
Newest Sermon Illustrations
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Al Dvorin, A Concert Announcer Who Traveled With ...
Contributed on Oct 14, 2007
Al Dvorin, a concert announcer who traveled with Elvis throughout the performer’s career, made the phrase famous when his voice was captured on many recordings of Elvis’ performances. "Elvis has left the building!" is a phrase that was often used following Elvis Presley concerts to disperse ...read more
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In The Comic Strip, Dennis The Menace, Dennis And ...
Contributed on Jan 11, 2005
In the comic strip, Dennis the Menace, Dennis and his little friend, Joey, are leaving Mrs. Wilson’s house with their hands full of cookies. As you may remember, Dennis is not always very considerate toward the Wilsons who are his next-door neighbors (especially Mr. Wilson). But Joey says, "I ...read more
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Jim Dunn Was Serving As The Pastor Of The First ...
Contributed on Jan 11, 2005
Jim Dunn was serving as the pastor of the First Baptist Church, and his wife, Gladys, was very friendly and welcoming to people. One particular Sunday when the sermon seemed to go on forever, many in the congregation fell asleep. After the service, to be sociable, she walked up to a very ...read more
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On Their 50th Wedding Anniversary, A Couple ...
Contributed on May 23, 2004
On their 50th wedding anniversary, a couple summed up the reason for their long and happy marriage. The husband said, "I have tried never to be selfish. After all, there is no ’I’ in the word ‘marriage.’” The ...read more
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Michelle, And Her Husband, Scott, Were Visiting ...
Contributed on May 23, 2004
Michelle, and her husband, Scott, were visiting Michelle’s sister, Alisa, with their six-month-old child. Scott told Alisa he wanted more children, but Michelle adamantly said she didn’t. When Michelle was asked how she was going to avoid pregnancy, ...read more