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  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    I Know A Secret

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 2, 2013
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,038 views

    Paul reveals the mystery: "A divine, sacred secret that is hidden in the heart of God, and cannot be understood unless God chooses to reveal it to man." Link included to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

    I Know a Secret Ephesians 3:1-13 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/130505pm.mp3 "Paul, you keep calling yourself a prisoner of Jesus and this is confusing to us," said the Ephesians. Is it confusing to you as well? Of course, he was literally a prisoner in many jails and prison cells, and yet he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Birth And Rebirth For The Church Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 13, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,488 views

    The moment of greatest defeat is the beginning of a cosmic triumph in Christ.

    Pentecost 2013 I invite you to view with me the broken body of Jesus Christ, Son of God, Messiah of the Jews, hanging from the cross. Around him, almost dancing with joy, are his enemies, challenging him, “if you are the Messiah, come down from the cross, if God really loves you.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Why We Believe

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jan 23, 2013
     | 3,486 views

    Most Christians believe because their parents did and they have since birth. But what reason can we give to those who are not already convinced?

    Why We Believe What evidence can you present for your faith that Jesus Christ is son of God, lived on earth, died on cross, resurrected, saved us from sin, etc? 1. Eyewitnesses 2 Peter 1:16 1 John 1:1 2. Preaching to eyewitnesses would be silly, if they knew better. Acts 2:22 2:41 3. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Answering Why

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Jan 27, 2013
     | 5,070 views

    In tragic times, we are tempted to ask why. The question itself is not wrong-after all Jesus asked it of his Father while on the cross, but it may not be the most appropriate question or lead to the best end.

    Introduction: A. When tragedy strikes, we either grow bitter toward God or draw closer to him. B. Can God prevent tragedy? Yes. Why doesn’t he always? We can’t answer that. C. God is imminent and transcendent, but he’s not always imminent when we want him to be. D. As the writer ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God;s Super Bowl Game

    Contributed by Robert Glass on Feb 2, 2013
     | 5,719 views

    Philistines VS Israelites is a "fight to the death" super bowl!

    God’s Super Bowl Game (1 Samuel 17:1-51) In, (1 Samuel 17:1-51) we find the story of two opponents. Opponents similar to a Super Bowl except the winning team LIVED and the LOSING TEAM was DESTROYED. They DIED. When we compare the two teams, we find the Philistines Vs the Israelites. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Your God-Ordained Destiny

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 4, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,896 views

    A word that helped many through our congregation.

    Your God-Ordained Destiny Romans 8:31-34NKJ Some years ago, a so-called “human fly” went to Los Angeles. It was announced that on a certain day he would climb up the face of one of the large department store buildings. Thousands gathered to watch him perform this seemingly impossible ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Stay Rooted

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Feb 10, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,500 views

    Why is Jesus taking time to give this message about a vine? Because He had done told them that He was going away, but that His message would continue thru them but how was that going to happen, so Jesus is giving them the tools they need to get the job

    John 15:1-5 Why is Jesus taking time to give this message about a vine? Because He had done told them that He was going away, but that His message would continue thru them but how was that going to happen, so Jesus is giving them the tools they need to get the job done!! Verse 1-“I am the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Oneness Not Sameness

    Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Feb 17, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,117 views

    We are called to be "one" in unity, but not cookie cutters.

    Quotes: “We are only as strong as we are united, as weak as we are divided.” - ― J.K. Rowling “United we stand, Divided we fall.”- KY State Flag “All for one and one for all.” ― Alexandre Dumas “When there is no enemy within, the enemies outside ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Blessed Are The Peacemakers Series

    Contributed by David Swanger on Feb 21, 2013
     | 4,699 views

    Peace is not the absence of conflict, but the presence of righteousness in the haearts of men and women.Peacemakers are those who have been called to share that reality with others.

    Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the sons of God. One would be hard pressed to find a better description of the peace that God desires for his children than the words of an old song written in 1875 by Edward ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Kingdom Come Series

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Feb 22, 2013
     | 8,456 views

    In the Garden of Eden sin decided to invade and seperate man from the Kingdom rule of God. However two thousand years ago Jesus came to re-establish that Kingdom rule through us. The Kingdom has come and the battle has begun.

    Sermon preached after a presentation by New Horizons. We are beginning a series on Kingdom living today. Often when we hear about the Kingdom of God or the Kingdom of Heaven we envision a future Kingdom that will one day either take us up to it or will descend upon us. However the Bible teaches us ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    He How Much More Gospel

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 26, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,535 views

    This word changed muilitudes; I hope it's a blessing for you. Howard

    The How Much More Gospel 1 John 4:17NKJ  Love has been perfected among us in this: that we may have boldness in the day of judgment; because as He is, so are we in this world. A young man who dives for exotic fish for aquariums said that one of the most popular aquarium fish is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Tearin' Down The Wall

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 14, 2013
    based on 18 ratings
     | 8,559 views

    Jesus came to break down the wall of separation. Does that wall still exist in your heart? Allow God to break it down now!

    Tearin' Down the Wall Ephesians 2:11-22 When the Berlin wall came down it was a monumental event, but nothing compared to the wall which came down in v. 14. v. 14 both = Jew and Gentile. v. 13 'But Now'. What a contrast when Jesus comes on the scene. v. 17 'which were afar off' = Gentiles. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hallelujah Anyhow

    Contributed by Anonymous Contributor on Jun 30, 2011
    based on 9 ratings
     | 16,637 views

    What do you do when your world gets turned upside down?

    HALLELUJAH ANYHOW JOB 1:21 This word is often used to express the joy that we are felling or some kind of happiness that we want to express. When you think of this word, good visions pop in your mind. You think about how things are going so well for at that specific time. You think about how God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Resolutions Of The Righteous

    Contributed by Keith Peters on Jul 7, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,358 views

    Discusses some Biblical "trade off's" that will help us face the future with confidence.

    The Resolutions of the Righteous Psalm 37:1-8,23-28 INTRODUCTION: This is the time of year when many of us consider “Resolutions” or commitments for the New Year. We can mock this noble practice because of past failures, but few will “hit” the target without aiming. (Pr ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are You Crazy?

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jul 14, 2012
     | 4,816 views

    Jesus could do what others could not do.

    Verse 1-5-Then they came to the other side of the sea, to the country of the Gadarenes. And when He had come out of the boat, immediately there met Him out of the tombs a man with an unclean spirit, who had his dwelling among the tombs; and no one could bind him, not even with chains, because he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist