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  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Gone With The Wind

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Aug 31, 2005
    based on 957 ratings
     | 104,740 views

    God uses a surge of problems sometimes to DIRECT us, to INSPECT us, to CORRECT us, to CONNECT US, to PROTECT US, to PERFECT us, & to PROJECT us. Link included to free PowerPoint Presentation and formatted text version.

    Gone With The Wind II Cor. 1:8; 4:8-10 --- Link includes formatted text and free PowerPoint... http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Irma.html --- "For we would not, brethren, have you ignorant of our trouble which came to us in Asia, that we were pressed out of measure, above strength, insomuch that we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Stop Drop And Listen

    Contributed by Robert Bravo on Jun 14, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,203 views

    In this life we will have trouble. When trouble Come we need to stop what we are doing, drop to our knees and listen for direction from God. We can be confident that he will talk to us and guide us.

    Stop drop and Listen John 10:22-30 (NIV) 22 Then came the Feast of Dedication at Jerusalem. It was winter, 23 and Jesus was in the temple area walking in Solomon’s Colonnade. 24 The Jews gathered around him, saying, "How long will you keep us in suspense? If you are the Christ, tell us plainly." ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Call Me Barabbas

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 12, 2008
    based on 58 ratings
     | 6,986 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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    The Man Who Lost Everything By Doing Nothing"

    Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Mar 20, 2006
    based on 47 ratings
     | 17,426 views

    The third servant simply buried the talent and did nothing. This unprofitable servant lost everything by doing nothing! It is to this third man that I am directing this message. His thinking needed to be changed. He was wrong about seven things:

    Note to SermonCentral readers: Please read the message on this text by Brian Bill. It helped to inspire this message. Thanks Bill! Text: Matthew 25: 14-30 Title: “The Man who lost Everything by doing Nothing” Introduction: Most of you are familiar with the story of the master who went on a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    From Lame Man To Leaping Man

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jul 11, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,862 views

    Too many of us today are have our focus set on our afflictions, problems worries, our attention must be directed to God as the lame mans was so that we can turn affliction into adoration with our attention on God.

    Intro: I don’t know if you have ever heard of Charles Dickens classic Great Expectations. It is a story of an orphan boy named Pip. After a turn of events he is left a large sum of money by an unknown benefactor. He wants so terribly bad to become a gentleman and no longer be common. He has ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Aiming Your Kids

    Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Jun 20, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,690 views

    A parent’s responsibility is to aim their kids in the direction they should go and then willingly release them when the proper time comes. However, parents must first have a proper relationship with God because they cannot share with their kids what they

    AIMING YOUR KIDS Psalm 127:1-5 INTRODUCTION: A. Have you ever considered shooting your kids? Maybe I should rephrase that! Have you ever considered that you as a parent have the responsibility to shoot your kids in the direction they should go–similar to a hunter shooting an arrow in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Micah - Judgment Now, Blessing (6:1-7:20) Part 3 Of 3 Series

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on Oct 26, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,024 views

    This is the third of three lessons in our survey of the book of Micah... a. Micah was a prophet of God, a contemporary of Isaiah (ca. 735-700 B.C.) b. His prophecies were directed to both Israel and Judah, though mostly to the

    "STUDIES IN THE MINOR PROPHETS" Micah - Judgment Now, Blessings Later (6:1-7:20) INTRODUCTION 1. This is the third of three lessons in our survey of the book of Micah... a. Micah was a prophet of God, a contemporary of Isaiah (ca. 735-700 B.C.) b. His prophecies were ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Deacons: God's Men For The Hour Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Oct 5, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,756 views

    This message includes an ordination service for our new deacons follwed by them serving their first Lord’s supper. The message is directed to the new deacons and their responsibilities. The text makes it clear why we need deacons and the valuable work

    Deacons: God’s Men for the Hour Acts 6:1-7 We have been studying the book of Acts now for the past ten weeks and it is in this very book that we find the origin of the office of deacon. It is not surprising that deacons were put into place due to problems that had developed in the early church . ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Romans, Part 40 Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on May 15, 2011
     | 3,024 views

    How we live in this life has a DIRECT impact on the next, and Christians must understand that the time is short, and what happens on the other side of death is glorious and not something to be feared ... provided Jesus is truly who we live for now.

    Romans, Part 40 Romans 13:11-14 Introduction This morning … - We talked about obedience because of who God is in our lives - We discussed our full submission to authorities … and how God calls us to act - From scripture, we saw that it is because of LOVE that we can act this way - We can ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Healing For The Wounded; Forgiveness For The Those Who Wound Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jul 8, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,597 views

    An honest/mature Christian honestly evaluates him/herself & strives to do better. When we evaluate ourselves we tend to err in two directions: judge ourselves better than we are or worse than we are.

    Bullying: Far From Harmless Healing for the Wounded; Forgiveness for the Those Who Wound 3/10/2013 Chester First Baptist Church, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson Introduction: 13 Brethren, I do not regard myself as having laid hold of it yet; but one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faith Versus Practical Athiesm Series

    Contributed by Leslie Tarlton on Nov 19, 2014
     | 4,310 views

    One of the greatest truths ever taught was that our lives was a compilation of all the decisions we make, both good and bad. But sometimes we make decisions that have cataclysmic impacts to our lives. Need to examine your direction.

    The Letter to the Romans Chapter 1:16-32 October 25, 2009 Faith versus Practical Atheism PRAY Disclaimer: If anyone in the room finds themselves thinking, the pastor wrote this sermon because he know my sin, realize this sermon was written 3 years ago and only applies to your sin if the Holy ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Hungry Heart

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on May 16, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,864 views

    "Can you help us?”If the question is ever asked of you, where will you go with it? Maybe it won't be direct but cloaked in pain, soaked in questions or the agony of searching for an answer when no answers come.

    Hungry Heart Scripture: John 12:20-36 (The Message) – “We want to see Jesus. Can you help us?" (v21) Buddy Wasisname and the Other Fellers (Newfoundland comedy group) feature a song on one of their albums called “Only 19”. It is the story of a young man who married what ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Where Is The Church

    Contributed by G. D. Helton on Jan 12, 2014
    based on 8 ratings
     | 27,945 views

    A message to challenge God's people to return to the basics of what His Church is to be. Pastors please feel free to use, modify, exhort and expand on this message. Use these talking points to go the direction the Holy Spirit leads you.

    Where is the Church Sunday Morning, 01-12-14 Text: Matt 16:18 Mat 16:18 And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. Intro: The title of the message this morning is “Where is the Church” ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Jonah Paid The Price Series

    Contributed by Dr. Amen Howard on Aug 12, 2013
     | 5,677 views

    God had instructed Jonah, God had spoken to Jonah, I believe to go to a certain place to preach the gospel, but the bible say’s that Jonah turned to a different direction in order to disobey or runaway from God.

    I believe he hadn’t read the scripture written by David, it says: even if I make my bed in Hell, thou are there “AMEN”. I have come to realize in life that no one can hide from God, if God doesn’t speak to you now, it doesn’t mean that you have succeeded in hiding ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Two Visions; One Purpose Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Sep 16, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,415 views

    THE PASSAGE BEFORE US TODAY IS ONE OF GROWTH FOR THE EARLY CHURCH. IN FACT, ONE MIGHT SAY THAT THIS IS A PICTURE OF THE CHURCH LEAVING THE NEST. WITH THIS PASSAGE WE SEE THE CULMINATION OF GOD’S PLAN FOR THE GROWTH AND DIRECTION OF THE CHURCH. PETER IS

    TWO VISIONS; ONE PURPOSE INTRODUCTION: THE PASSAGE BEFORE US TODAY IS ONE OF GROWTH FOR THE EARLY CHURCH. IN FACT, ONE MIGHT SAY THAT THIS IS A PICTURE OF THE CHURCH LEAVING THE NEST. WITH THIS PASSAGE WE SEE THE CULMINATION OF GOD’S PLAN FOR THE GROWTH AND DIRECTION OF THE CHURCH. PETER ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist