Sermons on Greek Text:

Night Light

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 6, 2015

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Night Light Philippians 2:14-17 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/nightlight.html This letter is all about joy. It's like bells keep ringing each time we study. It's like a light shining in the midst of deep darkness. The world says to get all you can, can all you get, and sit on the can. Paul ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

My Lord And My God

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 7, 2015

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My Lord and My God John 20:28 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/MyLord.html Jesus Christ is God. And Jesus Christ is Lord! This is the central theme of the NT. "Lord" is used 747 times. And just as often you hear the phrase, 'Make Jesus Lord...' Well, God beat you to it! Acts 2:36 Therefore let ...read more

Scripture: John 20:28

Denomination: Baptist

That Much!

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 22, 2015

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"That Much!" John 21:15-19 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/ThatMuch.html Why is there a John 21? Why not just take the great ending of chapter 20 where the resurrected Jesus appears to His disciples, and even Thomas believes and says, My Lord and My God?! When the kids were little we would ask ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Paul Changes Bookkeepers

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 3, 2015

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Paul Changes Bookkeepers Philippians 3:1-10 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/bookkeepers.html v. 7 is the key verse. It's a new kind of accounting. Ch. 1 was about having joy in spite of circumstances - the single mind. God works through it all for the furtherance of the gospel. Ch. 2 was about ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

4 Goals For A New Year

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Dec 26, 2014

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4 goals for a new year and a new pastor and a new church [12-30-01] Philippians 3:13-14 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/4GoalsNewYear.html I waited 31 years, to the day, to become your pastor. It was all we could do to live our lives in the ministry, and spend 10 years then under other pastors, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Real Lord's Prayer

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Nov 7, 2014

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The REAL Lord's Prayer John 17:1-5 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/RealLordsPrayer.html Jesus was the greatest preacher who ever lived. And His sermon on the mount was the greatest sermon ever preached. But not one time did any of His disciples ask Him, "Teach us to preach." They said, "Teach us ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Progress Of Grace

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Nov 18, 2019

The connection between grace and generosity is clearly defined in the text.

1. God is the source of grace. 2. Grace is the source of gratitude. 3. Gratitude is the source of generosity. 4. Generosity is the source of glory. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Attitudes Of Life

Contributed by Jesse Crooks on Sep 2, 2023

In this very familiar text, there are three different attitudes of life.

Attitudes of Life (Luke 10:31-37 A follow-up to Loving Your Neighbor 30 And Jesus answering said, A certain man went down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell among thieves, which stripped him of his raiment, and wounded him, and departed, leaving him half dead. 31 And by chance there came down a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:31-37

Fathers Day

Contributed by Roy Fowler on Jun 20, 2020

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Title: Father's Day. Father's Day is a very special day. Our Fathers are special in so many ways. Too Many ways to describe here today. So I just want to look at one father in the Bible today. We must recognize that not all fathers are the best at being a father. So for those of us ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Will You Turn Away?" Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 13, 2007

#22 in the series. This text details three Amazing Attitudes towards Jesus.

A Study of the Book of John “That You May Believe” Sermon # 22 “Will You Turn Away?” John 6:60-71 It is amazing to consider that chapter six of John’s gospel began with the amazing reception to ...read more

Scripture: John 6:60-71

Denomination: Baptist

Factors Affecting Marriage Relationships

Contributed by Joel Santos on Sep 30, 2004

In our text today, Peter gave some essential "Factors" affecting marriage relationships.

In our text today, Peter gave some essential "factors" affecting marriage relationships. I. FOR THE WIVES In the first six verses of 1 Peter Chapter 3, the Apostle hands wives four "factors" affecting marrige relationships. A. Actions (vs.1-2) The tendency for many is to read this and say, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An Unchanging Message For An Ever Changing World

Contributed by John Hamby on Jun 17, 2003

In this text the apostle gives us four abiding principles concerning the word of God.

An Unchanging Message For An Ever Changing World Galatians 1:6-10 “One of the most frequently used phrases in Christian circles is "the gospel." Amazingly few adults know what this term means. It could either refer to its literal translation, "good news;" or to the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

What's Missing?

Contributed by Donna Kazenske on Dec 3, 2002

There is a key word in the above verse that I would like to center in on for a moment. This word is “fellowship.” The Greek is “koinonia.” Koinonia means association, community, communion, joint participation, intimacy, contribution.

By: Donna J. Kazenske The Early Church was birthed in power on the day of Pentecost. Those who had waited for the promise of the Holy Spirit were blessed by a powerful visitation from the Lord. All who were present in the Upper Room were filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke in tongues as the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:40-47

Denomination: *other

Death And Hell; When The Final Curtain Falls Series

Contributed by Michael Blankenship on Jan 9, 2007

Today, three schools of theological interpretation exist in defining the millennium. The amillennial view= A (no) in Greek syntax, and millennial (1000 year). The millennialism believes that there is no such thing as the millennium, that God is finishe

Revelation 20 Hall Street Baptist Church January 10, 2007 Today, three schools of theological interpretation exist in defining the millennium. The amillennial view= A (no) in Greek syntax, and millennial (1000 year). The millennialism believes that there is no such thing as the millennium, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

So Quickly Deserting Series

Contributed by Bruce Blythe on Jan 27, 2020

Nominal 25 minute sermon on Galatians chapter one. Includes some background, additional references, advice on the preaching of the sermon and a little Greek. Hope you find it a blessing. Bruce

Sometimes, us Christians can be so silly. pause Sometimes us Christians are so selective. pause Sometimes us Christians can be so blind. long pause We just don’t want to know some things, Regardless of just how clear the Bible is! pause & explain Not talking about people who’ve been Christians ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-24

Denomination: Baptist