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  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    The Lights Of The World Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 8, 2006
    based on 261 ratings
     | 44,954 views

    Jesus taught of the POWER of the light, the PLACES of the light, the PUTTING OUT of the light, and the PURPOSE of the light. Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Presentation.

    The Lights of the World Matthew 5:14-16 Ye ARE the light of the world…Ye ARE the salt of the earth. In the original language these statements are in an emphatic tense, meaning it would not be wrong at all to say “you and you alone are…” [meaning Christians] The beatitudes were all about the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Few Good Men [father's Day]

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 16, 2005
    based on 930 ratings
     | 152,243 views

    They have learned to LEAN, learned to LEAD, and learned to LOVE. Men’s "funnies" included. Link included to Formatted Text Version, Handout, and Powerpoint Presentation.

    A Few Good Men Ezekiel 22:30 www.gbcdecatur.org/sermons/FewGoodMen.html Ezekiel 22:30 "And I sought for a man among them, that should make up the hedge, and stand in the gap before me for the land, that I should not destroy it: but I found none." Prerequisites to being a Good Father: Being a ...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
     | 20,092 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

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    'after Christmas' Gifts

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Dec 8, 2005
    based on 104 ratings
     | 15,134 views

    The Wise Men and the symbolic significance of their gifts, and how they should change us all this Christmas! Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Presentation.

    ‘After Christmas’ Gifts Matthew 2:1-11 PowerPoint for this and all our sermons available at http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html 2 common misconceptions about the wise men that we have come to believe by tradition: -Nowhere does the Bible say there were 3 wise men. Every picture I could find had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    True Love Series

    Contributed by Robert Fox on Dec 22, 2006
     | 8,850 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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    Knowing God's Will - Choosing Wisely

    Contributed by Robert Fox on Dec 4, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,116 views

    How do you know God’s will for your life? How does God talk to us today? Student ministry PowerPoint format.

    The following material is taken from a PowerPoint presentation originally presented to a Junior/Senior high ministry. If you would like the original PowerPoint, drop me an email at robert.fox@alltel.com 1In the past God spoke to our forefathers through the prophets at many times and in various ...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
     | 10,543 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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    Don't Stand On The Sidelines Series

    Contributed by Robert Fox on Jan 19, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,730 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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    Running On Empty

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Oct 26, 2007
    based on 137 ratings
     | 36,542 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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    Lesson 11: A Teaching Sermon Series

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 14, 2018
     | 4,487 views

    We will discuss modifying the sermon outline to a teaching format, and share a brief introduction to how we can reach people who learn by different methods.

    Lesson Goal I hope to encourage obedience to Jesus' command to teach in Matthew 28. Lesson Intro Jesus instructed the disciples to both preach the Gospel (Mark 16:15) and teach those who responded, to obey what he had taught them (Matthew 28:19-20). Preaching is more or less gospel work, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We Would See Jesus

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Nov 22, 2013
    based on 5 ratings
     | 15,836 views

    So many are dissatisfied, disillusioned, and desperate - and some of them then turn and seek Jesus to fill the void! Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

    We Would See Jesus John 12:20-22 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/SeeJesus.html What a motto! I trust that you didn't come to hear me today, but to hear from Jesus, and to see Him in His Word! Do you go to a Christian concert in order to 'see' that quartet, or to see Jesus? You know that person ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Candidate, Commitment, & Criteria

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Nov 29, 2006
    based on 28 ratings
     | 8,756 views

    Jesus’ teaching on true discipleship separates the serious from the satisfied. Not many will step forward and stand out...how about you? Link included to formatted text and PowerPoint Template.

    The Candidate, Commitment, & Criteria Matthew 16:21-26 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/CandidateCommitmentCriteria.html ----- (Mat 16:24) "Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me." INTRODUCTION: The passage of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Crossing Jordan Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Oct 18, 2008
    based on 84 ratings
     | 23,573 views

    Step into the water, observe a miracle, and enter the land of milk and honey. This was a huge victory, but they had many more victories to win. Link inc. to formatted text, audio & video, PowerPoint.

    Step into the Water Joshua 3:1-17 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/StepIntoTheWater.html The children of Israel are ready to leave the wilderness for good and claim their Canaan, the Promised Land of abundance and victory...the land of milk and honey. Joshua 5:6 For the children of Israel walked ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    New Balance

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 7, 2007
    based on 136 ratings
     | 39,544 views

    5 areas of our personal lives that are like bad photos--They are OVER-EXPOSED and UNDER-DEVELOPED. "How to find a Biblical Balance in life." Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Presentation.

    New Balance http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/NewBalance.html Ecclesiastes 3:1 To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: 1 Corinthians 14:33 For God is not the author of confusion [disorder], but of peace… Proverbs 28:2 …by a man of understanding and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Help For The Hopeless - Hope For The Helpless

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 8, 2013
    based on 76 ratings
     | 36,848 views

    I challenge you today to rise up out of that comfort zone, and not accept that situation any longer, and decide to walk away. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

    Help for the Hopeless - Hope for the Helpless John 5:1-9 [pt. 2 just added, below pt. 1] Get it all with PowerPoint here: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/HelpHope.html Bethesda= “House of Mercy” The “House of Mercy” was a house of misery for many. This pool was situated where there were ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist