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  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Got Yours?

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 25, 2011
    based on 46 ratings
     | 11,583 views

    Each of the disciples were reached one by one! And from this the Word of God was preached throughout the world as each one of them continued to reach one. Got yours? Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

    Got Yours? John 1:35-46 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/GotYours.html This records the calling of the disciples of Jesus Christ. There is a sequence here that we can follow: Jesus called John and John followed the Lord (35-42) John reached Andrew and Andrew followed the Lord Andrew ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Ideal Church Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 28, 2009
    based on 105 ratings
     | 16,931 views

    Their ENERGY, their ELECTION, their EXAMPLE, their ENTHUSIASM, and their EXPECTANCY. More than a rough draft, Paul’s first letter to any church was the final word on what a church should be. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

    The Ideal Church I Thessalonians 1 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/IdealChurch.html This is Paul’s earliest writing of at least thirteen books. But you couldn’t tell it. It may have been a first draft but that made no difference for he wasn’t the real author. That’s inspiration...perfection from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Down But Not Out

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 24, 2010
    based on 75 ratings
     | 48,627 views

    There was hand-to-hand combat in the corners, but he still could turn to God. When you can't look this way or that you can always look up! Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

    Down But Not Out 2 Corinthians 4:8-18 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/DownButNotOut.html We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair [2Cor. 4:8]. Paul is making a comparison here. He says, "We are troubled." That is a comparative degree. But he says, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fresh Start - Easter

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 5, 2007
    based on 144 ratings
     | 59,536 views

    The Resurrection was the ultimate turnaround! This message is for many who have fallen and need to ’rise up.’ We can have a clean slate, a new plan, & a fresh start! Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Presentation.

    Fresh Start Proverbs 24:16 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/FreshStart.html A fresh start or a new beginning - it’s something we all need from time to time. So this Easter, as we revisit the greatest turnaround ever (Jesus’ victory over death), let’s do so not only looking at what happened that day, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Understanding The Kingdom Of Heaven Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 21, 2007
    based on 84 ratings
     | 32,096 views

    "The Kingdom" is a mystery to many Christians--Is it physical or spiritual? On earth or elsewhere? Present or Future? The Bible’s answers on some of these questions may surprise you. Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Template.

    Understanding the Kingdom Of Heaven [Prelude to “Parables of Power” Series] Matthew 13:11 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/KingdomOfHeaven.html The general "theme" of Jesus’ parables is "the kingdom of heaven" a. Many of the parables start with "The kingdom of heaven is like..." - Mt ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Rich Young Ruler

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 1, 2007
    based on 65 ratings
     | 18,145 views

    Here’s the story of the only person who ever came to Jesus, and left in a worse condition. What a strong connection there is between our money and our heart! Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Presentation.

    The Rich Young Ruler Mark 10:13-31 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/RichYoungRuler.html This is the only man who ever came to Jesus and left in worse condition! 1. The hardest thing that you will ever give God complete control over will be your finances and possessions. --Perhaps because they are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Principles Of Leadership

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Aug 6, 2010
    based on 55 ratings
     | 20,579 views

    Nehemiah was by far one of the best leaders in all of history. And anyone who is willing to follow the principles put forth in this book can also become a great leader. Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

    Principles of Leadership Nehemiah 2:11-16 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/PrinciplesOfLeadership.html He was by far one of the best leaders in all of history. And anyone who is willing to follow the principles put forth in this book can also become a great leader. Nehemiah had walls to build, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    An Up Front Word On Backsliding

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 11, 2008
    based on 105 ratings
     | 8,952 views

    How correctable are you? Does God have permission to speak to your heart? What if what He says to you today requires you to humble yourself? Link inc. to formatted text, audio & video, PowerPoint.

    An Up Front Word on Backsliding Proverbs 14:14 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Backslide.html The word backslider has a negative ring to it. Most people cringe or tighten when they hear the word, just like we do when we hear the names “Judas” or “Jezebel” or when the word “hypocrite” is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Song Of Moses Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 12, 2008
    based on 61 ratings
     | 17,073 views

    It’s the first song on record [not cd!]. And it’s a song of salvation. Moses leads and all Israel echoes. Israel moves from PANIC to PRAISE! Link inc. to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint.

    The Song of Moses Exodus 15:1-19 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/SongOfMoses.html It’s the first song on record [not cd!]. And it’s a song of salvation. Moses leads and all Israel echoes. Toward the end of his life Moses sings again, but this time it’s a solo and he dies shortly thereafter. And ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It Comes With A Promise Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jul 22, 2008
    based on 47 ratings
     | 12,011 views

    Famous line spoken to Indiana Jones: "You listen to me, you live longer!" What a measure of truth is there, and in the 5th commandment to honor our parents. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint.

    It Comes with a Promise Exodus 20:12 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/ComesWithPromise.html Indiana Jones has become popular again this year, and this has prompted us to revisit the original trilogy. One highlight from the 2nd film was when ‘Short Round’, the young boy, says to adult Indiana, “You ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Table Of Shewbread Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Sep 12, 2008
    based on 48 ratings
     | 13,631 views

    We see His perfect life in it, as well as His painful death, His precious resurrection, and His provision of salvation, security, and satisfaction for all who will believe. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint.

    Table of Shewbread Exodus 25:23-30 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/TableShewbread.html Now we enter into the Tabernacle Proper...the actual tent structure. We go into the Holy Place and see the Golden Candlestick, the Altar of Incense, and the Table of Shewbread. There’s a distinct difference in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Bringing People To Jesus

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Nov 10, 2012
    based on 20 ratings
     | 16,083 views

    In our text there's only one follower of Jesus, but he finds someone who found someone, and they each brought someone to Jesus, who in turn did the same. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

    Bringing People to Jesus John 1:35-51 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/BringToJesus.html Our missionaries in NYC are seeing some great ministry right now, reaching out to those suffering in their area from the storm damage. People are guarding their possessions in their driveways. Looters have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Undercover Jesus

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 21, 2013
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,184 views

    Why is Jesus going incognito? Is it for fear of His life? No. Some might try to kill Him, but He could avoid that. His hour is not yet come. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

    Undercover Jesus John 7:10 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Undercover.html Why is Jesus going incognito? Is it for fear of His life? No. Some might try to kill Him, but He could avoid that. His hour is not yet come. Might some try to make Him their King? Yes. That hour is not yet come ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    Some Aspects Of The Church From Its Beginning To The Marriage Supper Of The Lamb – Names Of The Church – Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 3, 2023
     | 1,152 views

    In this first article in the Series we are looking at the formation and the biblical names for the Church. We look at Church, Bride, Body of Christ, Assembly, Pearl of Great Price, Spiritual House, and God’s Household. The universal Church is not that well understood.

    SOME ASPECTS OF THE CHURCH FROM ITS BEGINNING TO THE MARRIAGE SUPPER OF THE LAMB – NAMES OF THE CHURCH – PART 1 [[A]]. THE INTRODUCTION TO THIS STUDY OF THE CHURCH These messages will look at the beginning of the Church, its members, its functions and a lot more things. The Marriage Supper of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Some Christians Are Dumber Than Geese

    Contributed by Kent Lenard on Oct 25, 2004
    based on 20 ratings
     | 4,621 views

    This sermon discusses the need for unity in the church, and the need to align ourselves with Christ.

    Some Christians are Dumber than Geese Ephesians 4:1-6 Romans 12:6, 14:19 15;5-6, 1 Corinthians 1:10, 2 Cor 13:11, 1 Peter 5:8, John 15:1-8, Eph 4:11- 16 I. How many of you were ever told when you were little, " you don’t have the sense of a goose". A. I guess I was special because I was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist