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  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Parable Of The Unjust Judge Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 4, 2007
    based on 45 ratings
     | 11,462 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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    God Hates Overachievers

    Contributed by Curt Cizek on Oct 17, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,011 views

    Jesus tells the parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector.

    -Rugged individualism is a highly sought after and much honored trait, especially in America -Workaholism is one of only a handful of diseases that goes untreated in America -We love to watch John Wayne or Clint Eastwood westerns -We love to hear the rags to riches story where the guy who comes ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Am I A Whitewashed Christian?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 14, 2022
     | 1,345 views

    A Christian is one who follows Christ and has taken on the instructions, directions, guidance, and characteristics that Christ gave to us. Secondly, what is whitewashed? It is the concealment or covering of flaws, failures, blemishes, or unpleasant facts.

    This is the story of two men who prayed. Undoubtedly many have read or at least heard of this story. So why did I title this sermon "Am I a Whitewashed Christian? Well first, let me ask this, what is a Christian? A Christian is one who follows Christ and has taken on the instructions, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Will Any God Do In Our Life?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Sep 1, 2023
     | 714 views

    We are not to put anything between ourselves and God, but many do either intentionally or unintentionally.

    All believers have sinned, but we have an advocate with the Heavenly Father to ask for forgiveness. In verses 16-17: Theologians may contrast in their musings regarding what this transgression is, and regardless of whether the demise it causes is physical or spiritual. Paul composed that a few ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Go! And Obey - The Gospel Of Matthew Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 16, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 132 views

    In the Kingdom of God, obedience is not about oppression, but about freedom. It is the joyful response of a redeemed heart to the voice of the King.

    Go! And Obey - The Gospel of Matthew Introduction: Church, let me ask you this: When you hear the word “obedience,” what comes to mind? For many, it’s rules, restrictions, or even burdens. Yet in the Kingdom of God, obedience is not about oppression, but about freedom. It is the joyful response of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Relationships PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,261 views

    Explore the importance, process, and benefits of repairing wrongdoing in relationships.

    Good morning, Church family. Today, we're going to dive deep into an often overlooked but profoundly powerful passage of Scripture. This passage presents the blueprint for repairing wrongdoing in relationships. It's not a comfortable topic, but it's a crucial one. As Rick Warren once said, ...read more

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    Was Prayer For The People Really Needed?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 13, 2024
     | 228 views

    What is penance? What is repentance? What is confession? Can we pay for our sins?

    What is penance? Penance is an act of self-abasement, mortification or devotion performed to show sorrow. What is repentance? Repentance is to turn from sin and dedicate oneself, to feel regret or contrition. What is confession? Confession is a disclosure of one’s sins in sacrament of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Have Mercy

    Contributed by Juan Lane on Jan 15, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,812 views

    Do unto others as you would have others do unto you

    Mercy Me Scripture Reference: Psalms 136:1-3 Psalms 136:1 O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever. 2 O give thanks unto the God of gods: for his mercy endureth for ever. 3 O give thanks to the Lord of lords: for his mercy endureth for ever. Mercy - 1. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Gambler

    Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Jan 28, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,968 views

    Greatest wager of all time: JESUS risked the future destiny of all mankind on 12 men! He’s still gambling...on us!

    The Gambler Mark 3:13-19 Mark 3:13-19 13 Jesus went up on a mountainside and called to him those he wanted, and they came to him. 14 He appointed twelve-- designating them apostles-- that they might be with him and that he might send them out to preach 15 and to have authority to drive out ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Ash Wednesday: A Gracious And Merciful God

    Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Feb 29, 2016
     | 8,524 views

    Sermon based on Joel 2:1-2, 12-17. The importance of turning to God, repenting. One of the most important descriptions of God in the Hebrew Bible is that God is gracious and merciful.

    Ash Wednesday Yr C, 10/02/2016 Joel 2:1-2, 12-17 Rev. Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson “A gracious and merciful God” A young employee secretly misappropriated several hundred dollars of his business firm’s money. When this action was discovered the young man was told to report to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Power Of God's Grace Titus 2:11-14 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 11, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,809 views

    Titus 2:11-14 beautifully encapsulates the transformative power of God's grace and its implications for our lives.

    Transformed by Truth: The Power of God's Grace Titus 2:11-14 Today, we delve into a rich and profound passage from the book of Titus, focusing on Titus 2:11-14. This passage beautifully encapsulates the transformative power of God's grace and its implications for our lives. The title of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Go! And Unmask The Mystery: Who Were The Nephilim? Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 3, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 88 views

    Nephilim - over the centuries, their identity has sparked fascination, confusion, and even wild speculation. Were they giants? Were they fallen angels? Were they heroes of old? Were they the inspiration for myths and legends?

    Go! And Unmask the Mystery: Who Were the Nephilim? Introduction: Setting the Stage Have you ever read a passage of Scripture that left you puzzled? One of those verses that makes you pause and think, “What on earth does that mean?” Genesis 6:4 is one of those verses. It mentions mysterious beings ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What Makes Us Become A White-Washed Christian?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jun 22, 2025
     | 155 views

    Is thy heart right with God?

    What Makes Us Become a White-Washed Christian? Luke 18:9-14 This is the story of two men who went to the temple pray. Undoubtedly many have read or at least heard of this story. So why did I title this sermon What Makes Us Become a White-washed Christian? Well first, let me ask this, what is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Care Enough To Correct Series

    Contributed by Tim Pollock on May 19, 2016
     | 6,871 views

    Sermon Series by Dr. Tim Pollock

    Motivating our sons and daughters to pursue a path of godliness isn’t always easy. It takes courage to stay the course and to stand our ground without losing heart. As Gods agents of change, parents must have love and the power of the Holy Spirit within in order to be successful. Seven ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Is Grace? Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Feb 13, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,892 views

    This sermon explains God's grace and its implications.

    Introduction In June 2006 Warren Buffet, the world’s second-richest man at the time, announced that he would donate 85 percent of his $44 billion fortune to five charitable foundations. Commenting on this extreme level of generosity, Buffet said: “There is more than one way to get to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed