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  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Nehemiah - Just An Ordinary Guy

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 4, 2010
    based on 94 ratings
     | 14,427 views

    In every church there are 3 kinds of people: 1. Destructionists 2. Obstructionists 3. Constructionists ... Nehemiah is the perfect example of how to be the latter. Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

    Nehemiah-Just An Ordinary Guy Nehemiah 1:1-4 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/NehemiahOrdinaryGuy.html The Bible sometimes compares the building of a work of God [church] with the building of a building. Acts 9:31 31 Then had the churches rest throughout all Judaea and Galilee and Samaria, and were ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    If Any Man Be In Christ

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 10, 2010
    based on 54 ratings
     | 24,416 views

    We may age and get old on the outside, but we can grow ever younger and more alive on the inside...if we are IN CHRIST! Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

    If Any Man be in Christ 2 Corinthians 5:10-21 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/IfAnyMan.html This is the judgment seat, literally, the bema. There is still a bema in Corinth. This was the place where the judges of the city would meet the citizens and would judge them for certain things -- there was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Parable Of The Drag-Net Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 25, 2007
    based on 95 ratings
     | 30,744 views

    We live in the days of ’invitation’, but there is coming a day of ’separation’ as God examines all those pulled up in the net. Link included to entire series with formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Templates.

    Parable of the Drag-Net Matthew 13:47-50 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/DragNet.html Of all of Jesus’ parables He has now given to His disciples, I’m sure this is the one they could relate to the best because it uses an illustration from the fishing world, and most of these guys had backgrounds ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Know A Secret

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 2, 2013
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,108 views

    Paul reveals the mystery: "A divine, sacred secret that is hidden in the heart of God, and cannot be understood unless God chooses to reveal it to man." Link included to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

    I Know a Secret Ephesians 3:1-13 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/130505pm.mp3 "Paul, you keep calling yourself a prisoner of Jesus and this is confusing to us," said the Ephesians. Is it confusing to you as well? Of course, he was literally a prisoner in many jails and prison cells, and yet he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus In The City Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Dec 17, 2008
    based on 68 ratings
     | 9,734 views

    We find Jesus throughout the OT, and today we find him in 6 special towns -- The Purpose, the Prophecy, and the Proximity of the Cities of Refuge. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

    Christ in the City Joshua 20:1-9 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/ChristCity.html We find Jesus throughout the OT, and today we find him in some cities: [vv. 1-3] The Jews are now in possession of the Promised Land. The 12 tribes divided up the land, but then there were 6 cities set aside as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    An Outline Of Acts 6:1-7

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jul 23, 2021
     | 4,061 views

    The apostles were becoming too busy to meet the needs of the disciples as well as being devoted to the ministry of the Word. This outline gives a "talking paper" format as to how the apostles handled this challenge.

    Introduction: After the events of Acts 5, the apostles found themselves in a predicament. They realized they needed assistance and presented the facts to the multitude of disciples. Then the disciples themselves chose the men who assist in the situation at hand. Text, Acts 6:1-7, KJV: 1 And in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Deal With Our Own Anger

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,315 views

    Recognize the damage that fleshly anger can bring. "Anger is the chief saboteur of the mind, a significant factor in the formation of many serious diseases. It is the leading cause of misery, depression, inefficiency, sickness, accidents, loss of work, ti

    1. Recognize the damage that fleshly anger can bring. "Anger is the chief saboteur of the mind, a significant factor in the formation of many serious diseases. It is the leading cause of misery, depression, inefficiency, sickness, accidents, loss of work, time wastage, financial loss in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    We Are Like Geese

    Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Jan 30, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,899 views

    communities, like Canadian geese, are there to support each other

    Fall is here – you can see the leaves turning and there is a nip in the air. But I also know Fall is here because I have seen. . . and heard the honking of a gaggle of Canadian geese beginning their migration south. I am sure most of you have noticed that Canadian geese fly in a ‘V’ formation. ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    Letting God Breathe Through Us

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jan 16, 2019
    based on 2 ratings
     | 13,523 views

    This sermon is about making a difference by being infilled and empowered by the Holy Spirit.

    Scripture: Luke 4:14-21; Daniel 1:8-21 Theme: Making a Difference Title: Let God Breathe Through You INTRO: Grace and peace from God our Father, Jesus Our Messiah and Savior and The Infilling Power and Presence of the Holy Spirit! I want to talk to you today about making a difference. ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    A Peace In The Puzzle, Pt. 2 Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 18, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,574 views

    Why are the righteous persecuted, and why does Jesus say for us to rejoice when it happens to us? Link included to formatted text version, as well as part 1 and it’s matching PowerPoint.

    A ‘Peace’ in the Puzzle, pt. 2 The Gospel of Jesus Matthew 5:9-12 When we are a peacemaker, we are eliminating strife. Tonite, we need to learn how to endure spite. This is the ‘puzzle’ in our title. This sermon on the mount is the greatest sermon ever preached, by the greatest preacher who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Get Angry [taming Your Temper]

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 5, 2004
    based on 85 ratings
     | 8,849 views

    It is possible to be angry and yet not sin. These Biblical and practical helps will cool ’hot heads’ and yet are great for all believers in some way or another. Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Template.

    How to Get Angry Eph. 4:26, 27 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/HowToGetAngry.html -Andy came to work one day, limping something awful. One of his co-workers, Josh, noticed and asked Andy what happened. Andy replied, "Oh, nothing. It’s just an old hockey injury that acts up once in a while." Josh, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    The Vision, The Venture, & The Victory - Gospel In Europe Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Aug 11, 2005
    based on 631 ratings
     | 95,023 views

    Catch the vision and hear the "Macedonian Call". We are in debt to Paul and Silas who let God turn them around and into Europe. Link included to free formatted text version, handout, and PowerPoint.

    The Vision, The Venture, & The Victory Acts 16:6-15 ----- This is part 1 of a 3 part message from this chapter. The 3 people saved were Lydia [A TENDER heart--this sermon], the possessed slave girl [A TORMENTED heart], and the Philippian jailer [A TOUGHENED heart]. Please see all 3 sermons and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Have Yourself A Selfish Little Christmas

    Contributed by Robert Fox on Dec 19, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,107 views

    Christmas has come to be the most self-centered holiday of the year - which is truly ironic considering the real meaning of Christmas - bringing God-centered life to the world. Student ministry PowerPoint format.

    [HAVE YOURSELF A SELFISH LITTLE CHRISTMAS] Slide graphics – Christmas Grinch. Slide Verses – This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins. 1 John 4:10 The meaning of Christmas, I think you would agree, has changed over the years. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Mirror, Mirror

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 6, 2004
    based on 64 ratings
     | 13,076 views

    Preparation for the Lord’s Supper, or any time--The mirror of God’s Word gives us a truthful glimpse at ourselves. Link included to formatted text, video, audio, and PowerPoint Presentation.

    Mirror, Mirror… I Cor. 11:26-31 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/MirrorMirror.html II Cor.13:5—examine yourselves… We find ourselves looking into a mirror quite often. After all, we all have to look at our refection in order to see how to make ourselves look better on the outside. We need to see ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Csi: Easter

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 4, 2006
    based on 138 ratings
     | 16,397 views

    Crucifixion Scene Investigation - link to PowerPoint with great CSI graphics included. Can be preached as 2 or 3 part series beginning Easter morning. Formatted text version also at web link.

    CSI: Easter Crucifixion Scene Investigation Acts 3:14-15 [on screen] See all our Easter sermons, PowerPoints, and much more at: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Special.html ----- Turn to Matthew 26, then go to Acts [on screen…] We certainly hear a lot about the top rated show in prime time. So ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist