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  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    One Nation Under God [independence Day]

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 6, 2004
    based on 719 ratings
     | 80,309 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

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The King Is Coming...again! Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 6, 2008
    based on 99 ratings
     | 19,673 views

    The BIGGEST battle of all time will also be the quickest! Jesus is coming back VISIBLY, VICTORIOUSLY, & w/ a VENGEANCE. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint.

    The King is Coming...Again! Matt. 24:27-31; Rev. 19:11-21 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/KingComingAgain.html One day Napoleon looked over the plains of Megiddo in Israel and remarked that it was “the most natural battlefield of the whole earth.” That may be true, and it certainly is the location ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Highway To Revival

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 20, 2005
    based on 354 ratings
     | 31,614 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

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Good Conscience Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 4, 2006
    based on 87 ratings
     | 15,128 views

    Paul was able to live with a clear conscience...not DEFILED, SEARED, or EVIL, as are dangers for us. Link included to formatted text version, handout, and PowerPoint Template.

    A Good Conscience Acts 23:1 Have you ever been persecuted for your stand for Christ? If we’re living right, we’re to expect it: 2 Tim. 3:12 Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution. Matthew 5:11 Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Is Your Destiny?

    Contributed by Robert Fox on Jan 9, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,796 views

    Tombstones are one kind of a message people leave behind them when they die. What kind of a message will you leave? Student ministry. PowerPoint format.

    [What is Your Destiny?] Slide Text - Where are you going? What are you leaving behind? Slide Graphic – Tombstone Preface: Lights dim. One student dressed as the Grim Reaper enters from the back of the room and casts about for his victim. Finally, he chooses and “kills” another student. Lights ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Married, But Not Best Friends Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 12, 2006
    based on 56 ratings
     | 9,065 views

    Part of series on Desperate Households, focusing on "Companionship" in a Biblical marriage. Link included to entire series, including formatted text versions, handouts, and PowerPoint Presentations.

    Married, But Not Best Friends Song of Solomon 5:16 Song of Solomon is a beautiful OT book of the Bible. It’s written in poetic form, depicting the beauty and satisfaction of the marriage relationship. But the symbolism of the book has to do w/ our relationship w/ Christ as His bride. It’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    X Marks The Spot [christmas]

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Dec 14, 2005
    based on 74 ratings
     | 4,413 views

    Christ is the most important part of Christmas, but is being "X’ed" out by several things. Link included to formatted text version, handout, and PowerPoint Template.

    X Marks the Spot PowerPoint for this and all our sermons available at http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html Now it’s a ‘holiday tree’, ‘winter break’, and soon, we’ll all be dreaming of a white holiday! The most important part of the word “Christmas” is where many are placing the “X” today. At ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Christian And A Gentleman

    Contributed by Robert Fox on Dec 7, 2006
     | 4,077 views

    What does it mean to be a Christian? Likw the word "Gentleman", the percieved meaning of the word "Christian" has changed over the years. Student Ministry PowerPoint format.

    This material was originally presented in PowerPoint format to a high-school audience. If you have any questions or would like a copy of the original PowerPoint, feel free to drop me an email at robert.fox@alltel.com [A Christian and a Gentleman] Slide graphic: The most excellent Mr. Darcy, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It Takes A Thief Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Aug 5, 2008
    based on 81 ratings
     | 17,939 views

    Not only SIMPLE STEALING, but 5 other types of SOPHISTICATED STEALING, as well as the truth about SPIRITUAL STEALING. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint.

    It Takes a Thief Exodus 20:15 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/TakesAThief.html The popular TV show is back, where crooks teach us how to protect ourselves from people like them. But the Bible says, we ARE people like them! Synonyms for stealing: Extortion, burglary, defraud, misappropriate, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Simon Of Cyrene - The Unexpected Cross

    Contributed by Jay Mccluskey on Mar 12, 2012
    based on 14 ratings
     | 51,638 views

    This is a narrative sermon that shares a story about Simon of Cyrene. Several points of observation are at the end of the message. Rightfully utilized, the "story telling" methodology is an effective format for communication.

    THE UNEXPECTED CROSS (Sermons2012: Simon of Cyrene Narrative) 3/11/2012 a.m. Mark 15:21 A theologian said the cross of Jesus is like a diamond because the more angles you can look at it the greater your appreciation. Over the next two weeks we are going to look at the cross from different ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Creation, Part 3 Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Aug 22, 2011
     | 4,023 views

    Part 3 reveals the formation of dry land, the seas, and all vegetation. This message also gives excellent insight into defending an evolutionist’s view of the origin of species.

    Creation Series, Part 3 Genesis 1:9-13 Introduction - We have a Creator, and the Creator has given us a clear account of His story - APP: What we find ourselves in is a situation what separates all of us -- If you do not believe this account, you fall into one of these two categories: 1. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Life Inside The Wall

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Nov 19, 2010
    based on 70 ratings
     | 22,876 views

    The city was in ruins. They had a wall to prevent invasion, but inside is rubble, and they are supposed to live and worship there. Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

    Life Inside the Wall Nehemiah 7 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/LifeInsideWall.html Nehemiah is all about building a wall around Jerusalem right? No, only chapters 1-6 are about that. The people existed for the wall in those first few chapters. They gave their time, talents, and treasures to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Swing Wide The Gates!

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Sep 3, 2010
    based on 61 ratings
     | 11,745 views

    The names of the gates of the old city of Jerusalem have rich spiritual meaning, full of powerful truths. Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

    Swing Wide the Gates, pt. 3 Nehemiah 3 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/SwingWideGates3.html parts 1 & 2 are here: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/SwingWideTheGates.html ----- Quick review of first 6 gates... [slide] 1. The sheep gate. v. 1 Thru this gate they would bring the sacrificial animals to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Seeing Double Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 11, 2008
    based on 41 ratings
     | 9,496 views

    If symbolism is gold, then Ex. 12 is ‘Fort Knox!’ A passage rich in practical truths to enhance Christian living. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint.

    Double Meanings Exodus 12:1-15 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/doublemeanings.html The OT is rich in symbolism. Throughout it you find golden gems...stories which could stand alone and be powerful enough, and yet they have further meaning which apply later in the NT. If symbolism is riches, then ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Son Of Perdition Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 25, 2009
    based on 84 ratings
     | 9,679 views

    The Disturbing Message. The Deceptive Man. the Deluded Masses. The antichrist, the timeframe, and why we believe these are the last days. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

    Son of Perdition II Thessalonians 2:1-12 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/SonOfPerdition.html Who is this man of sin? The antichrist! Will people who reject the gospel have opportunity to be saved when they are left behind at the rapture to enter the tribulation? No. You shouldn’t count on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist