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  • Multiplied Through Your Afflictions Series

    Contributed by Martin & Elder Nedra Wilson on Jan 21, 2004
    based on 31 ratings
     | 20,448 views

    In this message Dr. Wilson deals with how, the the Affliction that the world givesa and God allows only brings out the best in us!

    Ex. 1: 6-14 (Exodus 1:12 KJV) But the more they afflicted them, the more they multiplied and grew. And they were grieved because of the children of Israel. As to better understand what this verse was really saying I found myself having to go to our long time trusted friend Dr. Webster. Webster ...read more

  • Spirit Of Infirmity

    Contributed by Martin Scarce on Dec 3, 2002
    based on 128 ratings
     | 62,347 views

    What hinders God’s church and God’s people from serving God? In Luke 13:10-17 we will consider the Proper Interpretation, the Prophetic Interpretation and the Personal Interpretation.

    The Spirit of Infirmity Introduction – Luke 13:10-17 This passage can be interpreted three ways: 1) The Proper Interpretation 2) The Prophetic Interpretation 3) The Personal Interpretation I. The Proper Interpretation By the proper interpretation I am referring to what really happened in this ...read more

  • What Does It Mean To Be Directionally Challenged?

    Contributed by John Mccaherty on Nov 19, 2004
    based on 20 ratings
     | 3,544 views

    What’s the worse thing that can happen to us in this world? Sickness, Loss of love one, Job loss Actually Jesus says that the world will set stumbling blocks in front of us, in order to lead us into sin. The worst thing is to live life only to loose it.

    What does it mean to be Directionally Challenged? Matthew 18:7-14 kjv Matthew 18:7-14 Mt 18:7Woe unto the world because of offences! for it must needs be that offences come; but woe to that man by whom the offence cometh! therefore if thy hand or thy foot offend thee, cut them off, and cast them ...read more

  • A 'wonderful' Christmas Message

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Dec 3, 2004
    based on 141 ratings
     | 36,593 views

    The CRADLE, The CROSS, and The CROWN...and practical looks at Jesus’ Wonderful HEART, HANDS, EYES, EARS, BOOK, SPIRIT, AND HOME. Powerpoint at website.

    A “Wonderful” Christmas Message Isaiah 9:6 Powerpoint for this and hundreds more free sermons at our website: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html INTRODUCTION: Jesus is Wonderful! The word “wonderful” in the middle of this verse is His name and it is the key word in this verse…it’s rich with ...read more

  • You Never Saw A Calf Like This

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Aug 27, 2004
    based on 94 ratings
     | 10,894 views

    How do we get Golden Calves in our live? By that I mean how do we get idols or things not worthy of our worship in our lives? Cause once they get in, they are difficult to get out!

    YOU NEVER SAW A CALF LIKE THIS Exodus 32:1-26 INTRODUCTION: In the Disney movie Dumbo, one scene finds Dumbo, caught in a tree. Timothy the mouse concludes that the only way he could have gotten up there is that he flew! This conclusion brings a hearty laugh from some nearby crows, and a song ...read more

  • 40 Days Of Purpose: Week 2 – Worship: You Were Planned For God's Pleasure

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 30, 2004
    based on 46 ratings
     | 3,208 views

    “It’s not about you.” -Rick Warren, The Purpose Driven Life

    A. HOW DO WE LIVE A LIFE OF WORSHIP, A LIFE PLEASING TO GOD? “Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God--this is your spiritual act of worship. Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be ...read more

  • 40 Days Of Purpose: Week 3: You Were Formed For God's Family

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 30, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 2,536 views

    “When we place our faith in Christ, God becomes our Father, we become His children, other believers become our brothers and sisters, and the church becomes our spiritual family.” -Rick Warren, The Purpose Driven Life

    A. INTRODUCTION MEMORY VERSE “. . . so in Christ, we who are many form one body, and each member belongs to all the others” (Romans 12:5) B. THE FIVE BUILDING BLOCKS FOR FELLOWSHIP “Don’t just pretend that you love others. Really love them. Hate what is wrong. Stand on the side of the good. Love ...read more

  • 40 Days Of Purpose: Week 4: You Were Created To Become Like Christ

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 30, 2004
    based on 47 ratings
     | 1,898 views

    “God’s ultimate good for your life on earth is not comfort, but character development. He wants you to grow up spiritually and become like Christ.” -Rick Warren, The Purpose Driven Life

    A. INTRODUCTION MEMORY VERSE “Your attitude shall be the same as that of Christ Jesus” (Phil. 2:5). Review: - Week one: You are here for God’s purpose. - Week two: You were planned for God’s pleasure: worship. - Week three: You were formed for God’s family. Your work: - Continue to work out your ...read more

  • 40 Days Of Purpose: Week 5: Ministry: You Were Shaped For Serving God

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 30, 2004
    based on 63 ratings
     | 3,185 views

    “You were put on earth to make a contribution. You weren’t created just to consume resources – to eat, breathe, and take up space. God designed you to make a difference with your life” -Rick Warren, The Purpose Driven Life

    Review: Week one: Why am I on earth? Existence. Week two: What has God planned for me? Significance. Week three: How must I get along with others? Sharing. Week four: What is God doing in my life? Character. Week five: What does God want me to do? Serve. MEMORY VERSE “Each one should use whatever ...read more

  • 40 Days Of Purpose: Week 6: Evangelism: You Were Made For A Mission

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 30, 2004
    based on 59 ratings
     | 2,096 views

    “Jesus calls us not only to come to Him, but to go for Him.” -Rick Warren, The Purpose Driven Life

    Review: Six words 1. Purpose: God has a plan for us. 2. Worship: bring pleasure to God. 3. Fellowship: living with others. 4. Discipleship: becoming like Jesus. 5. Ministry: serving others. 6. Evangelism: sharing the good news. MEMORY VERSE “Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the ...read more

  • Are You Awaiting A Move, Or Moved To Wait?

    Contributed by Kevin Shelton on Sep 14, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 4,510 views

    Are you a body at rest or resting in the Lord?

    Please continue to hold! Your answer will be available shortly. But realize, when GOD answers, its either yes, no, or wait. Waiting is often the hardest to accept. It often means depriving one’s self. But GOD is still working. He’s working to I. Encourage us: Galatians 6:9 "And let us ...read more

  • God's Promises Series

    Contributed by Rodney Mason on Sep 17, 2004
    based on 77 ratings
     | 17,149 views

    To survive the storms of life, we must understand that in God there are promises that He has made to us.

    Introduction This week will start part 1 of 2 sermons entitled “Standing on the Promises”. The world we live in is full of troubles, tensions and turmoil. If we don’t have something to hold on to, we as the world will be hopeless and helpless. But we do have something to hold on to, the Promises ...read more

  • What To Do When Painted Into A Corner

    Contributed by John Gullick on Oct 1, 2004
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,943 views

    A sermon that uses the situation where Moses is between the Egyptian army and the red sea to extract biblical principles for us who find ourselves in difficult situations.

    Painted into a corner. Many of you will be familiar with the cartoon picture of a person who paints the floor of a room and paints himself into a corner where there is no window or door. So the painter is surrounded by wet paint on all sides and no exit on the others. A modern saying that fits ...read more

  • How Bad Do You Want It?

    Contributed by Thomas Dibble on May 13, 2003
    based on 76 ratings
     | 35,312 views

    How far do you want to go with the Lord. Do you want everything that He has for you or are you content to live with the bare minimum?

    12/31/02 Watchnight Service How Bad Do You Want It? 2 Kings 13:14-19 14Now Elisha was fallen sick of his sickness whereof he died. And Joash the king of Israel came down unto him, and wept over his face, and said, O my father, my father, the chariot of Israel, and the horsemen thereof. 15And ...read more

  • Love That Is Better Than Life Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 20, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 18,401 views

    Before David was forced into the wilderness he was obsessed with his own comfort and the satisfaction of his own needs. It’s only when everything is taken from him that he becomes obsessed with God Himself, finding full satisfaction in his praise of Him.

    Love That is Better Than Life I came across some actual signs this week. On a plumbing company’s van: “A flush beats a full house!” At a tire shop in Milwaukee: “Invite us to your next blowout!” At a towing company: “We don’t charge an arm and a leg. We want tows.” On a maternity room door: ...read more