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  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Jesus, The True Shepherd

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Sep 6, 2013
    based on 10 ratings
     | 18,292 views

    Jesus is the door, the only way in, and the shepherd who stands watch. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

    Jesus, the True Shepherd John 10 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/TrueShepherd.html Jesus, the True Shepherd John 10 v. 11 Jesus is called the Good Shepherd, who gives his life for the sheep. The good shepherd speaks of redemption. The Bible also calls Him the Great Shepherd, which speaks of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Being Grateful When Life Happens

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Nov 27, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 11,051 views

    This sermon deals with our being grateful even when life's circumstances stink. The text that is used is from the story of the Pharisee and the Prostitute.

    Being Grateful When Life Happens Luke 7:36-50 Seeing that Thanksgiving is right around the corner; it might be nice to speak upon our need to be grateful to God. And so the point I want to get across is … The depth of our gratitude reveals just how much we understand our need for a Savior. ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    How To Respond When Wronged Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 31, 2015
     | 5,089 views

    This is the 22nd sermon in the series "The Cure". The text shows us how to respond to those who have wronged you.

    Series: The Cure [#22] HOW TO RESPOND WHEN WRONGED Romans 12:17-21 Introduction: The cure to all of our problems and challenges is Jesus. We can’t be reminded of that enough. One of the hardest things to do as a Christian is to forgive others. I know that we say we forgive when wronged; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Imperishable Word Of God Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Apr 16, 2015
    based on 61 ratings
     | 30,946 views

    In our text, let's consider what the imperishable Word of God produces in people: 1- Purification 2- Love 3- Eternity

    INTRO.- Many good things don't last long, do they? A good pair of shoes. A favorite pair of jeans. A favorite car or truck. Many things wear out unless we get rid of them before that time. We hate to part with some things. And how about the human body? Whew! Man, does it ever perish or fade ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Smells Like Love

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Nov 1, 2013
    based on 9 ratings
     | 14,046 views

    Mary's lovely act, Judas' lowly attack, Jesus lavish adoration. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

    Smells Like Love John 12:1-8 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/smellslikelove.html We're halfway through John, and the last half focuses on all the events of Passion Week, the days leading up to the cross. This is a gospel, and the good news is Jesus, and His cross! Lazarus is at this table in v. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fighting The Enemy From Far Off Pt. 1 Series

    Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Feb 22, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,046 views

    We must learn strategy in battle, this text shows how an unqualified soldier goes out with courage simply because there was a cause.

    Killing the Enemy from far off 1 Sam 17:1-11 Now the Philistines gathered together their armies to battle, and were gathered together at Shochoh, which belongeth to Judah, and pitched between Shochoh and Azekah, in Ephes-dammim. 2 And Saul and the men of Israel were gathered ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Confirmation Of Angelic Prophecy Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 19, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,054 views

    In this text Mary visits her cousin Elizabeth so she can confirm the truth of the angel Gabriel’s words to her.

    Scripture Today is the Fourth Sunday of Advent. We are focusing our attention during this Advent Season on one of the Scripture Readings read during Advent. And so today’s text is Luke 1:39-45. Receiving confirmation for a significant event or activity is often important. When I was in the South ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The King Has Come! Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 23, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,198 views

    Two principal questions find answers in our text. First who is this promised King? And second, what kind of King is he?

    Scripture I would like to draw your attention to a prophecy that was written about the place of Jesus’ birth 700 years before he was born. It is found in Micah 5:2-5a: 2 But you, O Bethlehem Ephrathah, who are too little to be among the clans of Judah, from you shall come forth for me one who ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Royal Identity Series

    Contributed by Mike Parry on May 5, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,877 views

    Using Prince Caspian as a backdrop, the text describes that you can recognize a prince or princess in the Kingdom by their pedigree, primer, pursuits, and power.

    “A Royal Identity” Lessons from Prince Caspian FCC – May 4, 2008 Text: Various Reference: C. S. Lewis’ Prince Caspian Introduction: This morning we begin a short sermon series entitled “Lessons from Prince Caspian.” There are 7 books in the Narnia series and they have sold over 100 million ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    "God Was God, God Is God, And God Will Always Be God"

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Nov 23, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 20,915 views

    The text shares that God was God in ages past , God is God who loves us, and God will always be God no matter what.

    Revelation 1:4-8 “God was God, God is God, and God will always be God.” 1. John writes to the seven churches in the Province of Asia • He say Grace and peace to you • He also says grace and peace come through Jesus Christ vs 4 • He tells them who Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    John Shares Where Jesus Lives

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jan 15, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,189 views

    The text asks us, "Come and see" where Jesus lives or that s what Jesus told Peter and Andrew.

    John 1:29-42 “John Shares, Where Jesus Lives” • Home or the places we live seem to Take away stuff, It’s a Place we get breath again, • Havens of rest is home, we even call Heaven Home don’t we 1. John shares with us the ministry of Jesus • His ministry is to “Take Away” John declares ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Listen For Love Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Dec 5, 2019
     | 3,756 views

    In our text God speaks in different tones that I hope will bring us comfort and joy, to know we are loved by God.

    LISTEN FOR LOVE   Isaiah 40:1-11 Introduction It is a traditional English Christmas carol, one of the oldest carols, dating back to the 16th century, the name of its author long unknown. In Dickens’ A Christmas Carol this song stirred irritation of Ebeneezer Scrooge,  causing him ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Who Is He, And What Is He To You? Series

    Contributed by Delwyn Campbell on Sep 7, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,444 views

    One weakness of Lectionary preaching is actually not a weakness of the lectionary, but of the preaching: When we forget that the passage for today is not an isolated piece of text...

    Who is He, and What is He to You? Rev. Delwyn Campbell / General / Joining Christ on His Mission / Matthew 16:13–20 My Favorite Illustrations A Child’s Only Knowledge of Jesus A Child’s Only Knowledge of Jesus In Vacation Bible School, A teacher asked a little boy who had little church ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • John Williams III avatar

    To Rescue And Redeem December 3, 2023 Advent

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Dec 1, 2023
     | 1,449 views

    In today's text, we see God’s chosen people and their hunger for salvation and how God is always in the picture. .

    TO RESCUE AND REDEEM December 3, 2023 Text: Isaiah 64:1 - 9 Isaiah 64:1-9  Oh, that you would rend the heavens and come down, that the mountains would tremble before you!  (2)  As when fire sets twigs ablaze and causes water to boil, come down to make your name known to ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    "follow"

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jan 18, 2021
     | 1,815 views

    God commands us to follow Christ. What does it mean to follow? our text asks us to mimic or follow Christ.

    John 1:43-51 Follow Events prior to today’s text • John the baptizer talks about the arrival of Jesus Christ John says, "the one coming after me is preferred before me " follow him. • John says "Jesus is the Lamb of God", and is baptized by the baptizer, and God ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist