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  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Four Fearsome Factors

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 19, 2011
    based on 81 ratings
     | 17,192 views

    Is God fair to let a person die and go to Hell who has never even once heard the name of Jesus? A Biblically [not politically] correct answer. Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

    Four Fearsome Factors Romans 1:16–20 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/FearsomeFactors.html Is God a righteous God? Is God a just God? Is God fair to let a person die and go to Hell who has never even once heard the name of Jesus? You’ll have to admit that’s a good question, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Behold The Throne!

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 23, 2011
    based on 68 ratings
     | 17,004 views

    Why does the church go off the air in Rev. 4:1? Because the church goes “in the air” - and look what we see in heaven! Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

    Behold the Throne! Rev. 4 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/BeholdTheThrone.html Rev. 1:19 Write the things which thou hast seen, and the things which are, and the things which shall be hereafter. ‘hast seen’—ch. 1—glimpse at glorified Christ, eternity ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Got Yours?

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 25, 2011
    based on 46 ratings
     | 11,564 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
     | 16,899 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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    Parable Of The Unjust Judge Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 4, 2007
    based on 45 ratings
     | 11,482 views

    Includes info. on "Jessica’s Law", child predators, lenient judges, and some powerful spiritual lessons Jesus taught about His Father and about prayer. Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Template.

    Parable of the Unjust Judge Luke 18:1-8 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/UnjustJudge.html Bad judges have highlighted the news more than ever the last few months as investigations into rulings doled out to child predators have revealed so many judges exercising extreme lenience that is not helping ...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
     | 59,499 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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    Undercover Jesus

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 21, 2013
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,170 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

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    The Fruit Of Unity Series

    Contributed by Ricardo Rodriguez on Nov 1, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,059 views

    Have you noticed that ducks fly in the form of a V? While in the air, these birds unite to create a symmetrical formation—one that seems to be choreographed by the divine hand of God. Upon flying in this manner, the ducks are not only presenting an air

    Ice Breaker: What do you think are things that damage unity? Key Verse: I Corinthians 3:1-9 INTRODUCTION: Have you noticed that ducks fly in the form of a V? While in the air, these birds unite to create a symmetrical formation—one that seems to be choreographed by the divine hand of ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Bringing People To Jesus

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Nov 10, 2012
    based on 20 ratings
     | 16,062 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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    Call Me Barabbas

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 12, 2008
    based on 58 ratings
     | 6,836 views

    Politician Pilate is on trial now, and he has a finger in the air checking the wind’s direction. Instead of doing what is right, he does what is easy. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Template.

    Call Me Barabbas Matthew 27:11-31 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Barabbas.html Last time we saw the religious phase of Jesus’ trial, in which He was accused of blasphemy. But that charge wasn’t worthy of death in the Roman world, so they need to try to dig something else up. How about treason? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Reaching Your Full Potential Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Dec 6, 2008
    based on 125 ratings
     | 30,779 views

    There are 3 people sitting in your seat right now. [not a fat joke!] 1-The person you are today. 2-The person you could be for evil. 3-The complete person you could be for God. Link inc. to formatted text, audio & video, Powerpoint.

    Reaching Your Full Potential Joshua 17:12-18 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/ReachingFullPotential.html There are 3 people sitting in your seat right now. [not a fat joke!] There’s the person you are today. Then there’s the person you could be for evil. And then there is the complete person you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Removing The Frogs Of Addiction

    Contributed by Matthew Morine on Aug 8, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,629 views

    Tomorrow is always better than today. Many times the pain is easier than the change. Why did Pharaoh wait until tomorrow for Moses to remove the Frogs? Maybe because of the same reasons we wait before removing sinful habits from our lives.

    REMOVING THE FROGS THEME: REMOVING SINFUL HABITS TODAY NOT TOMORROW. There was a merciful dullness in her mind now, a dullness that she knew from long experience would soon give way to sharp pain, even as severed tissues, shocked by the surgeon’s knife, have a brief instant of insensibility ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Elizabeth McCaskill avatar

    God Will Not Part A Red Sea Back Into Egypt

    Contributed by Elizabeth Mccaskill on Sep 28, 2003
    based on 28 ratings
     | 10,988 views

    There is a grave danger in going in the opposite direction from whence God has called us. Do not expect God to make a way for you to go back to your old habits, your old way of doing things. For God will not part a Red Sea back into Egypt.

    Read Text: Number 14: 3-4 State Subject: The danger of turning back Title: God will not part a Red Sea back into Egypt! Objective: the purpose of the message this morning is to inform the listeners that there is a danger in turning away from the will of God. Introduction: Church, what the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Joyful, Prayerful, Thankful Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 22, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,422 views

    God has specific plans for your life, but our priority is following His broader will which reflects His desire for every believer. Paul informs us that is is God’s will that we practice three habits; when we do, they have positive consequences on our

    Joyful, Prayerful, Thankful (I Thessalonians 5:16-18) 1. A young fellow by the name of Sammy liked to hang out at Mom and Pop’s Grocery Store. Pop didn’t know what Sammy’s problem was, but the other boys would tease him all the?time, calling him Slow Sammy, and punching him on the shoulder as they ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    How To Worship With Integrity

    Contributed by Greg Addison on Nov 5, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,360 views

    Worship of God has been described as the chief end of man’s existence. In order to be effective, however, man must worship God with integrity. That means we worship Him with our entire life and person and not simply out of ritual or habit. True worship c

    HOOK: Let me ask you a question: Why are you here tonight? Several layers to the question: Why are you here tonight? Why are you here tonight? Why are you here tonight? Man is a religious being. We live in a religious society. For all that religion, society isn’t much different or changed. To ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist