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  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Can A Saved Person Ever Be Lost, Pt. 1 Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 18, 2004
    based on 70 ratings
     | 11,350 views

    First of 3 part series on Eternal Security. Link inc. to formatted text version, audio/video, PowerPoint.

    Can a Saved Person Ever Be Lost? Ephesians 2 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/EternalSecurity.html Let’s pretend that we all have just boarded a jet for a non-stop trip overseas. We all get on the airplane, take our seats, and fasten our seat belts, then we reach for a magazine, and when we do, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Looking Into The Window

    Contributed by James May on May 23, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 4,808 views

    Jesus is the Light of the World. He is the open window to eternal life and light and there is no other way. This sermon is told in story format.

    Looking into the Window By Pastor James May There it stood, in the side of the wall; it was just a window. But there was something different about this window that was different from most. Those on the inside could look through it to see the outside world, and those on the outside could look ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Life Is Short

    Contributed by Thomas Green on Nov 12, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,353 views

    An appreciation of life in a succinct format encapsulating much in little through a modern day five loaves and two fish approach.

    A collection of life’s building blocks To create a human jewel God’s wisdom carefully taking stock Two people start the fuel Produce meant to be from love In guilt or holiness interwined To fulfill will from above Some choose to undermine Cutting short the life God chose He planned before ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Married, But Not Best Friends, Pt. 3 Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 15, 2006
    based on 45 ratings
     | 4,908 views

    Commitment and ’mutual respect’, and practical ways to build these in marriage. Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Presentation.

    Married, But Not Best Friends, Pt. 3 Song of Solomon 5:16 3 Key Words to unlocking the door of marital friendship: • Companionship—time together. New info: wives—share in your husband’s work…he finds much of his identity in his job • Conversation—talking together. Women need more of this, so ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Believing Without Seeing!

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 1, 2013
    based on 59 ratings
     | 32,237 views

    "Look at yourself and doubts will increase...look at God, and doubts will cease." Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

    Believing Without Seeing! John 4:45-54 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/BelievingSeeing.html Jesus returns to the site of His first public miracle, and He’s going to work a second public miracle. In between the two was a miracle not so public. It was more internal than external, and it was the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ashes

    Contributed by James May on Jul 17, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,423 views

    This message was pertaining to the dedication of our New building. It is adaptable to any format. God has given us beauty for ashes.

    Ashes Church Dedication Message Sunday, July 15, 2007 – 2 PM By Pastor Jim May Isaiah 61:1-4, "The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me; because the LORD hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Topic: The Search For A Perfect Ruler

    Contributed by Arsenio Segismundo on Jun 6, 2022
     | 1,061 views

    Israel has been longing for that kind of a Ruler – a King; a perfect one. Since the formation of the nation Israel, there were no kings:

    Topic: The Search for a Perfect Ruler Text: Gen_35:10 And God said unto him, Thy name is Jacob: thy name shall not be called any more Jacob, but Israel shall be thy name: and he called his name Israel. Gen 35:11 And God said unto him, I am God Almighty: be fruitful and multiply; a nation and a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Day Jesus Lost His Crowd

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 27, 2013
    based on 27 ratings
     | 16,955 views

    Churches put a lot of emphasis on drawing a crowd. Jesus did not. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

    The Day Jesus Lost His Crowd John 6 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/DayJesusLostCrowd.html Churches put a lot of emphasis on drawing a crowd. Jesus did not. I’ve never known a preacher whose church was in decline who wasn’t insecure about it, no matter the reason for it. Usually a pastor ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Baby Dedication For Ethan Jadusingh

    Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Aug 22, 2020
     | 7,191 views

    Baby dedications are wonderful moments when we can point parents and churches to their responsibilities in the process of spiritual formation of our children.

    Ethan Charles Myers Jadusingh Acknowledge those in attendance. Grandparents: Elanor and Donald Jadusingh (Sarad's parents) Jerry and Laura Thompson (Natasha's parents) Tonya Sandefer (Natasha's mom) Rhonda (Natasha's stepmom) Jerry Charles Thompson, Sr. (Natasha's deceased ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Jesus, The True Shepherd

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Sep 6, 2013
    based on 10 ratings
     | 18,313 views

    Jesus is the door, the only way in, and the shepherd who stands watch. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

    Jesus, the True Shepherd John 10 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/TrueShepherd.html Jesus, the True Shepherd John 10 v. 11 Jesus is called the Good Shepherd, who gives his life for the sheep. The good shepherd speaks of redemption. The Bible also calls Him the Great Shepherd, which speaks of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Angels: God's Heavenly Warriors, Pt. 3 Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 14, 2006
    based on 34 ratings
     | 7,966 views

    The 4 classifications of angels, and info. on Michael, Gabriel, Seraphim and Cherubim. Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Presentation.

    God’s Heavenly Warriors, pt. 3 Col. 1:16 Because of the invisible war going on in the air around us between God’s Holy Angels and those who fell w/ Lucifer, the angels of heaven are organized into an intricate system of rank, position and authority. Let me first show you that as it concerns ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spiritual Gifts: Service After Surrender Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jul 26, 2005
    based on 548 ratings
     | 30,396 views

    Link included to 9 sermon series on all 6 gifts from Rom. 12...all are in Formatted Text with Powerpoint Presentations.

    Spiritual Gifts, pt. 1 “Service after Surrender” Rom. 12:3-8 Entire series with powerpoints can be found here: http://www.gbcdecatur.org/sermons/serviceaftersurrender.html This statue is outside a church in San Diego. Vandals broke off the hands years ago. A plaque reads, "I have no hands but ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    First Chair Series

    Contributed by Robert Fox on May 8, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,244 views

    Uses the illustration of three chairs to force students to consider their lifestyle, and where they are in their spiritual journey. Student Ministry PowerPoint format.

    This presentation was designed to be presented to a senior high audience using Microsoft PowerPoint If you would like the actual PowerPoint presentation, just send me an email. Click on the “View all sermons by Robert Fox” link at the top of this page, then click on the “contact” link in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living By The Fruit Of The Spirit Series

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Jul 15, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 9,759 views

    The Fruit of The Spirit (Part 12) Understanding the conflict between the flesh and the Spirit. (See sermons in Word format at www.praiseag.org)

    LIVING BY THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT The Fruit of The Spirit (Part 12) Galatians 5:16-25 • Galatians 5:16-25 (NIV) [16] So I say, live by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the sinful nature [the flesh]. [17] For the [flesh] desires what is contrary to the Spirit, and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Grasping For More - Covetousness - Greed - Envy Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 8, 2005
    based on 255 ratings
     | 20,434 views

    The SIN of covetousness, The SOURCE of covetousness, The SORROW of covetousness...and the cure! Link included to Formatted Text Version and PowerPoint Template.

    Grasping for More Exodus 20:17 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/GraspingForMore.html Covetousness is the mother of all sins. All 9 of the previous commandments are rooted in it. It is an excessive desire for something you don’t have. There’s nothing wrong w/ wanting certain things, like ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist