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  • Desperate Households - Building A Family Fortress Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Dec 1, 2005
    based on 154 ratings
     | 20,059 views

    The 5 "C’s" of Marriage and Family: Commitment, Communion, Communication, Coping Skills, and Consecration. Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Presentation.

    Desperate Households: Building a Family Fortress Josh. 24:15 A strong family must be a fortress, and not just a façade. Here’s some things strong families have in common: 1. Strong sense of Commitment Seems obvious, right? But over the last decade, I’ve counseled w/ dozens of ...read more

  • 'after Christmas' Gifts

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Dec 8, 2005
    based on 104 ratings
     | 15,058 views

    The Wise Men and the symbolic significance of their gifts, and how they should change us all this Christmas! Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Presentation.

    ‘After Christmas’ Gifts Matthew 2:1-11 PowerPoint for this and all our sermons available at http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html 2 common misconceptions about the wise men that we have come to believe by tradition: -Nowhere does the Bible say there were 3 wise men. Every picture I could find had ...read more

  • Running On Empty

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Oct 26, 2007
    based on 137 ratings
     | 36,472 views

    Take a moment with this widow and learn SOMETHING about NOTHING...it will mean EVERYTHING to you! Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Presentation.

    Running on Empty II Kings 4 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/RunningOnEmpty.html Do you clean your plate? At a restaurant, do you feel compelled to suck down your soda before you leave and get the last bit you paid for? Do you scrape out that one ravioli stuck in the can? How about cereal or ...read more

  • Corruption Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 14, 2009
    based on 58 ratings
     | 13,463 views

    The honeymoon comes to a screeching halt in the garden of Eden in this chapter. A man, a woman, & a snake in the grass. Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

    Corruption Genesis 3 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Corruption.html We continue our new series on the 20 Cs, a jet tour overview of the entire Bible. Last week was ‘creation’ and today is ‘corruption.’ No, this message isn’t about our state, Illinois. And it’s not much of a Valentine’s message ...read more

  • So Much To Remember! - Memorial Day

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 24, 2006
    based on 519 ratings
     | 69,821 views

    10 Things the Bible tells us to remember and never forget this Memorial Day and everyday. Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Presentation.

    So Much to Remember! Exodus 13:3 Formatted text and PowerPoint for this and hundreds more free sermons using this link... http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/SoMuchToRemember.html INTRODUCTION: Memorial Day is primarily given to remembering those who have died, whether it be loved ones, friends, or ...read more

  • The Lights Of The World Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 8, 2006
    based on 261 ratings
     | 44,917 views

    Jesus taught of the POWER of the light, the PLACES of the light, the PUTTING OUT of the light, and the PURPOSE of the light. Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Presentation.

    The Lights of the World Matthew 5:14-16 Ye ARE the light of the world…Ye ARE the salt of the earth. In the original language these statements are in an emphatic tense, meaning it would not be wrong at all to say “you and you alone are…” [meaning Christians] The beatitudes were all about the ...read more

  • We Would See Jesus

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Nov 22, 2013
    based on 5 ratings
     | 15,823 views

    So many are dissatisfied, disillusioned, and desperate - and some of them then turn and seek Jesus to fill the void! Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

    We Would See Jesus John 12:20-22 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/SeeJesus.html What a motto! I trust that you didn't come to hear me today, but to hear from Jesus, and to see Him in His Word! Do you go to a Christian concert in order to 'see' that quartet, or to see Jesus? You know that person ...read more

  • Rededicate Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on May 10, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 6,807 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

  • What We Owe The Church Series

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jun 8, 2020
     | 4,449 views

    This sermon follows the sermon - What do we Owe the World. We Owe the Church 1. Being available and accessible to the LORD 3. Living the Life of a Servant

    `Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16; 1 Thessalonians 1:4-10 Theme: What We Owe Title: What We Owe The Church INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! What a joy it is to be with all of you today! A couple of weeks ago we looked at “What we Owe the World/Others”. In ...read more

  • A Tree, A Fish, Some Bread And Water

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jan 25, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 944 views

    Learning to be obedient and fruitful in the Presence of Jesus.

    Scripture: Mark 11:12-14, 20-22; Jonah 1:17; Mark 6:38-44; John 2:1-11 Theme: Obedience – Working With God Title: A Tree, A Fish, Some Bread and Water Mark 11:12-14; 20-22 12 On the following day, when they came from Bethany, he (Jesus) was hungry. 13 And seeing in the distance a fig tree in ...read more

  • Lessons From The Pearl

    Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 18, 2014
     | 10,412 views

    Because of the pearl’s unusual characteristics, they are symbolic of many deep spiritual truths. Two examples might be the formation of the nature of Christ in us or as a symbol of the resurrection body.

    LESSONS FROM THE PEARL Matthew 13:45-46 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. JOKE # 1 a. A mechanic accidentally swallowed some brake fluid and really liked the taste. Before he knew it, he had polished off a whole bottle of the stuff. b. His buddy George caught him sneaking a swig the next day. ...read more

  • One Nation Under God [independence Day]

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 6, 2004
    based on 719 ratings
     | 80,350 views

    We must Pay for Government, Pray for Government, Praise our Government, Participate in Government, Persuade our Government. Link included to Formatted Text and PowerPoint.

    One Nation, “Under God!” Rom. 13:1-7 http://www.gbcdecatur.org/sermons/OneNationUnderGod.html There are a growing number of Christians who think that believers should not be involved in government and politics. There are several reasons for this attitude: 1. Afraid of promoting a social gospel ...read more

  • A Portrait Of The Bread - Communion - Lord’s Supper

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jul 8, 2005
    based on 351 ratings
     | 39,098 views

    For preaching prior to Communion/The Lord’s Supper. Link included to Formatted Text Version, Handout, and Powerpoint Template. See Also: "A Portrait of The Blood."

    A Portrait of the Bread John 6:31-35; 48-51; 58 [Israel is referring back to Exodus16: 1-21; 31] It’s a beautiful symbol of Jesus, come down from above. Christ is the bread of life. It’s how we live. Man alive! Where God guides, He provides. And where He leads, He feeds! He didn’t bring ...read more

  • Tune In To God

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 27, 2004
    based on 50 ratings
     | 15,205 views

    Uses radio and technology as a running theme / illustration for keeping in touch with what God is saying to you. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Presentation.

    Tune in to God 1 Samuel 3:1-10 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/TuneIn.html Tune in to God! Don’t Tune Out! It’s nice to have the ability to hear from God, but we don’t often take advantage of the technology. We were on the radio again this morning, and it’s a privilege...but many more are tuning ...read more

  • Highway To Revival

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 20, 2005
    based on 354 ratings
     | 31,666 views

    Isaiah 40 reveals that God wants to bring us truckloads of blessing, but are we willing to pave the way and build the road? Link to Formatted Text and Powerpoint included.

    THE HIGHWAY TO REVIVAL Isaiah 40:3-5 [Hundreds of free sermons and Powerpoints at website...link at bottom!] ---------------------------------------- Text--Vs. 3, “...make straight in the desert a highway…” The work of John the Baptist is foretold here, preparing/paving the way for God’s glory ...read more