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  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Killing Me Softly

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 17, 2006
    based on 57 ratings
     | 7,151 views

    Sanctity of Life Sunday-- Q & A on stem cells, cloning, euthanasia, and physician-assisted suicide. Link included to formatted text, and PowerPoint Presentation.

    God Love ‘em, pt. 2: “Killing Me Softly” Sanctity of Life Q & A Gen. 2:7 Q. What is a stem cell? A. A stem cell is a cell that has the potential to develop into different types of cells. Stem cells are the basic building blocks of the human body. In embryos, these master cells develop into the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Love 'em

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 17, 2006
    based on 64 ratings
     | 6,040 views

    Sanctity of Life Sunday-- A focus on several groups God loves today, inc. the unborn. Link included to formatted text, and PowerPoint Presentation.

    “God Love ‘em” Jeremiah 1:5 One of the most memorable moments in my life was when my wife returned home from an ultrasound and said, “there’s 2 of them…it’s twins!” And thru the next dozen or more ultrasounds we watched them grow, move, and fight! And as we’d look at them on the ultrasound ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Holy Guest [spirit]

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 19, 2005
    based on 209 ratings
     | 15,906 views

    The Holy Ghost: a three point sermon concerning His PERSONAL ACTIONS, PERSONAL REACTIONS and PERSONAL TRANSACTIONS. Link to Formatted Text and Powerpoint included.

    The Holy Guest, pt. 1 John 4:24 [Hundreds of free sermons and Powerpoints at website...link at bottom!] “God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth.”—John 4:24. The Bible calls the Spirit of God “The Holy Ghost” and “The Holy Spirit”; but tonite, I’d like ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    All Things New

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Aug 23, 2006
    based on 90 ratings
     | 15,344 views

    A New Creation, A New Covenant, A New Command, & A New Kingdom to Come! Link included to formatted MS Word text and PowerPoint Template.

    All Things New II Cor. 5:17 The concept of reincarnation imagines the dead being born again as someone else or something else, making a new start from a new perspective. Poem by Wallace McRae: "What does reincarnation mean?" A cowpoke asked his friend. His pal replied, "It happens when yer life ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Few, The Proud, The Disciples Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Sep 21, 2006
    based on 19 ratings
     | 9,663 views

    Forsake the Fears, Forget the Foes, and Follow the Family of Friends that make up this special group. Link included to formatted text and PowerPoint Template.

    The Few, the Proud, the Disciples Matthew 10:1-42 In 8th grade I joined Boy Scouts and I received a book…a manual that would guide my journey from the rank of Tenderfoot 2nd class all the way to Tenderfoot 1st class! As a freshman I went out for the football team and just barely made it. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who Is Worthy To Open The Book?

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 23, 2011
    based on 48 ratings
     | 19,920 views

    It's the title deed to the earth, and the devil, the god of this world, is currently in possession of it, but not for long! Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

    WHO IS WORTHY TO OPEN THE BOOK? REV. 5 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/WhoIsWorthy.html Rev. 5 tells us of a scroll in heaven which is sealed w/ 7 seals. There is no way we could over-emphasize the importance of this scroll. The fact that it was sealed 7 times speaks to its importance, for in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Call Your First Witness

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Nov 2, 2012
    based on 21 ratings
     | 17,303 views

    Jesus is God, and I can prove it. I call to the stand John the Baptist! Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

    Call Your First Witness John 1 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/FirstWitness.html A witness is to tell the truth that he knows. He testifies before God and everyone the truth. Jesus is God, and I can prove it. I call to the stand John the Baptist! John the Baptist was a relative of Jesus. Their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What A Girl Wants Series

    Contributed by Robert Fox on Dec 20, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,820 views

    The Bible has a lot to say about how men and women are designed, about relationships, how they break down, and how to keep them going. Student Ministry PowerPoint Format

    [What a Girl Wants] This Material was originally presented in PowerPoint format to a student ministry audience. If you have questions or would like a copy of the original PowerPoint deck, drop me an email at robert.fox@alltel.com [What a Girl Wants] Slide graphic: picture of girl sitting by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Contention Intervention

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Oct 24, 2022
     | 1,524 views

    The kind of conflict---contention that the Apostle Paul addressed in the early part of I Corinthians is very similar to that that existed in the split that resulted in the formation of the “Ant-peg Baptist Church”.

    I Corinthians 1:10. I appeal to you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree with one another so that there may be no divisions among you and that you may be perfectly united in mind and thought. 11. My brothers, some from Chloe's household ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Running On Empty

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Oct 26, 2007
    based on 137 ratings
     | 36,400 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

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    True Love Series

    Contributed by Robert Fox on Dec 22, 2006
     | 8,775 views

    Part 3 in series. What is "true love"? Is it biblical? If so, what does the Bible say about it? Student ministry PowerPoint format

    [True Love] 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 This material was originally presented in PowerPoint format to a student ministry. If you have questions or would like a copy of the original PowerPoint, drop me an email at robert.fox@alltel.com [True Love] Slide Graphic: shamelessly sentimental pictures of me ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Don't Stand On The Sidelines Series

    Contributed by Robert Fox on Jan 19, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,634 views

    Compares being a Christ Follower to being a member of a football team, focus on choosing to follow God, and "holy ground". Student Ministry PowerPoint format.

    [Don’t stand on the Sidelines] If you decide that it’s a bad thing to worship God, then choose a god you’d rather serve - and do it today … As for me and my family, we’ll worship God. (Joshua 24:15 MSG) This material was originally presented in PowerPoint format to a student ministry audience. If ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Corruption Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 14, 2009
    based on 58 ratings
     | 13,400 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

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Should We Be Thankful?

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Nov 16, 2005
    based on 78 ratings
     | 10,465 views

    3 Scriptural reasons in this 10 min. devotional sets the stage for a testimony service for Thanksgiving and praises. Link included to formatted text and PowerPoint Template.

    WHY SHOULD WE BE THANKFUL Psalm 100 Ps 95:2 Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving, and make a joyful noise unto him with psalms. Psalms 106:1 Praise ye the LORD. O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever. 1 Chr 29:13 Now therefore, our God, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Desperate Households - Building A Family Fortress Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Dec 1, 2005
    based on 154 ratings
     | 19,992 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

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    Denomination: Baptist