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  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    From Wrath To Righteousness

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 2, 2011
    based on 44 ratings
     | 5,707 views

    Christians aren't perfect, just forgiven...but it's better than that in God's economy...it's as if those sins never happened...erased! Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

    From Wrath to Righteousness Romans 3:21-22 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Wrath2Righteousness.html Romans 1:18 For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness; Wrath of God revealed. Romans 3:21 But now the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When You Don't Know Where You're Headed Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Apr 28, 2015
     | 5,774 views

    In a first person format, Abraham, near death, reflects upon his life.

    “Getting Into Shape: When You Don’t Know Where You’re Headed” Gen. 12:1-9; 15:1-6; 25:1-11 Oh my dear ones – I’m an old man, full of years and richly blessed. The time of my departure may be near. As I lay here I’ve been thinking about my pilgrimage ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Man Who Fears The Lord Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jun 26, 2001
    based on 28 ratings
     | 12,600 views

    HOW BLESSED IS THE MAN WHO FEARS THE LORD!

    BIG IDEA: HOW BLESSED IS THE MAN WHO FEARS THE LORD! (:1A) INTRODUCTION: "Praise the Lord!" Sets the tone for this study This is another acrostic poem, the lines of which begin with successive letters of the Hebrew alphabet. I. WHO IS THIS MAN? = "the man who fears the Lord" (comments on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    I'm Eaten

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Dec 6, 2012
    based on 29 ratings
     | 12,196 views

    Zeal for God and His house. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

    I'm Eaten John 2:12-17 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Eaten.html "Eaten up". You can be eaten up with a goal. It's when you want something so badly that it 'consumes' you. ill.--"Hero Worship". This is when you want that sandwich more than anything. [hero!] No. I've noticed that there's a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Give Them Their Due Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jun 26, 2001
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,921 views

    THE RIGHTEOUS DESIRE VENGEANCE AND VINDICATION FROM UNJUSTIFIED ATTACKERS

    BIG IDEA: THE RIGHTEOUS DESIRE VENGEANCE AND VINDICATION FROM UNJUSTIFIED ATTACKERS (:1-5) INTRODUCTION: UNJUSTIFIED ATTACKERS BRING US TO OUR KNEES IN PRAYER Key phrase: "But I am in prayer" (:4) A. Supreme Court of Appeal = God Himself 1. The One Deserving of Praise "O God of my praise" 2. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    God's Word Is Not Too Hard To Understand.

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Jul 6, 2001
    based on 29 ratings
     | 4,885 views

    Year C Sixth Sunday after Pentecost July 15th, 2001 Deuteronomy 30: 9-14 Title: “God’s word is not too hard to understand.”

    Year C Sixth Sunday after Pentecost July 15th, 2001 Deuteronomy 30: 9-14 Title: “God’s word is not too hard to understand.” Our text is in the midst of a sermon, the third sermon of the book, delivered by Moses, exhorting the people to fidelity to Yahweh alone by living a way of life ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    "Let Your Light Shine" Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on May 3, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,554 views

    Have an impact on society through the 1) Presupposition of the world’s corruption and darkness, the 2) Plan for believers’ godly dominion in the world, the 3) Problem of the danger of failure, and the 4) Purpose of glorifying God.

    Chuck Colson recently gave an interesting scenario: “Imagine the following social experiment: You divide up (people) into two groups. Those who agreed to live by traditional moral values live in certain (locations). Those who reject traditional values take up residence in other (locations) that ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Sexuality, Immorality, And Purity

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jul 6, 2013
    based on 10 ratings
     | 19,610 views

    Sex outside of marriage and the Bible. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

    SEXUALITY, IMMORALITY, AND PURITY Heb. 13:4 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Purity.html Years ago there was a movie called, "My Best Friend's Wedding." Well, I attended my best friend's wedding, and there I married my best friend. Today is a great day to say something that needs to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    All That Glitters Is Not Gold Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 7, 2001
    based on 25 ratings
     | 4,414 views

    CONTENTMENT PROTECTS AGAINST THE SNARES OF MATERIALISM

    BIG IDEA: CONTENTMENT PROTECTS AGAINST THE SNARES OF MATERIALISM I. (:6) THESIS: CONTENTMENT CONTRIBUTES GREATLY TOWARDS GODLINESS A. Review: The Pursuit of Godliness Can be Misguided (Apart from Contentment) Remember the False Teachers from vs. 5: "who suppose that godliness is a means of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Desperately Avoiding Evil Series

    Contributed by Scott Bradford on Jan 12, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,684 views

    This is the first is a three part sermon series on the Methodist Society General Rules.

    (This sermon is in text format, but are talking points and is intended to be expounded upon) This morning I was going to preach on avoiding evil – but then I thought, you don’t need that! Right? Some people don’t believe in evil, one man told me just over Christmas, that they didn’t believe in ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Seeking, Knowing And Serving

    Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Aug 21, 2004
    based on 50 ratings
     | 6,692 views

    David’s final words to Solomon are, in fact, a primer in spiritual formation for the believer.

    An ancient Chassidic parable tells the story of Yechiel, the young grandson of a Chassidic rabbi, who once played hide-and-seek with a friend. When it was his turn to hide, he found a great hiding place where he waited, somewhat impatiently, for his friend to find him. He waited and waited; it ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Jesus, The Good Shepherd, Pt. 1

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Aug 23, 2013
    based on 18 ratings
     | 12,026 views

    Sheep are dumb, directionless, defenseless. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

    Jesus, the Good Shepherd, pt. 1 John 10:1-11 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/GoodShepherd1.html Don't miss the main message of the Bible: God loves us! With an infinite love He yearns for us, His fallen children...wayward sheep. The relationship of the Shepherd to the Sheep is intended to be a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Rededicate Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on May 10, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 6,879 views

    Regardless of your role, rededicate yourself to God’s redemptive purposes.

    Recently, the New York Times ran an article entitled, “America’s Mothers Are in Crisis: Is Anyone Listening to Them?” As part of their research, they set up a “Primal Scream Line” for mothers across the country to call and leave a one-minute message. Hundreds of moms responded with shouts, cries, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Foot Of The Trough

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Dec 20, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,522 views

    The manger was the on ramp to the cross. Link inc. to free formatted text, handout and PowerPoint

    Foot of the Trough Luke 2:7, 12, 16 Get the free formatted, editable text version and PowerPoint and all resources free here: https://www.gracenotessermons.com/sermons/christmas-sermons/foot-of-the-trough/ Three times we see the word “Manger” -- from the Latin word munducare which means “to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Every Christian Needs (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Dan Proctor on Feb 10, 2014
     | 3,814 views

    God has created us in Christ to be a part of a group whereby we can love, share, serve, and give to one another. Why is this so important? Why does the Bible put such a high premium on this thing called fellowship?

    What Every Christian Needs (Part 2) www.crbible.com/sermons Introduction: 1. Today, you may feel very alone. But God never intended for people to go at life alone. God said about Adam, ìIt is not good that man should be aloneÖî Genesis 2:18 2. God has created us in Christ to be a part of a group ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church