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  • Quint Pitts avatar

    Message In A Manger

    Contributed by Quint Pitts on Dec 9, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,681 views

    The hidden messages and deeper meanings of some of the Christmas story’s most enduring images. It is formatted in antiphonal fashion with Christmas carols interspersed throughout.

    MESSAGE IN A MANGER Christmas Around The World—Part 2 This week Sarah and I are celebrating our 20th wedding anniversary. A few years back Sarah gave me one of the most thoughtful gifts for our anniversary. In fact it was several gifts. And I had the fun of opening several gifts throughout the ...read more

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    Call Your First Witness

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Nov 2, 2012
    based on 21 ratings
     | 17,454 views

    Jesus is God, and I can prove it. I call to the stand John the Baptist! Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

    Call Your First Witness John 1 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/FirstWitness.html A witness is to tell the truth that he knows. He testifies before God and everyone the truth. Jesus is God, and I can prove it. I call to the stand John the Baptist! John the Baptist was a relative of Jesus. Their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Extravagant Love

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on May 2, 2022
     | 3,113 views

    This is a sermon dedicated to extravagant love - the story of Mary the sister of Lazarus and Mary.

    Scripture: John 12:1-8 Summary: Mary shows us what it means to love with extravagance love. Mary give Jesus her 1. Potential Future 2. Her whole being Title: Mary’s Extravagance Love Grace and peace from the God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! Happy Mother’s Day! A large part ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Running On Empty

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Oct 26, 2007
    based on 137 ratings
     | 36,720 views

    Take a moment with this widow and learn SOMETHING about NOTHING...it will mean EVERYTHING to you! Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Presentation.

    Running on Empty II Kings 4 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/RunningOnEmpty.html Do you clean your plate? At a restaurant, do you feel compelled to suck down your soda before you leave and get the last bit you paid for? Do you scrape out that one ravioli stuck in the can? How about cereal or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Don't Stand On The Sidelines Series

    Contributed by Robert Fox on Jan 19, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,896 views

    Compares being a Christ Follower to being a member of a football team, focus on choosing to follow God, and "holy ground". Student Ministry PowerPoint format.

    [Don’t stand on the Sidelines] If you decide that it’s a bad thing to worship God, then choose a god you’d rather serve - and do it today … As for me and my family, we’ll worship God. (Joshua 24:15 MSG) This material was originally presented in PowerPoint format to a student ministry audience. If ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Knowing God's Will - Choosing Wisely

    Contributed by Robert Fox on Dec 4, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,214 views

    How do you know God’s will for your life? How does God talk to us today? Student ministry PowerPoint format.

    The following material is taken from a PowerPoint presentation originally presented to a Junior/Senior high ministry. If you would like the original PowerPoint, drop me an email at robert.fox@alltel.com 1In the past God spoke to our forefathers through the prophets at many times and in various ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    True Love Series

    Contributed by Robert Fox on Dec 22, 2006
     | 9,030 views

    Part 3 in series. What is "true love"? Is it biblical? If so, what does the Bible say about it? Student ministry PowerPoint format

    [True Love] 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 This material was originally presented in PowerPoint format to a student ministry. If you have questions or would like a copy of the original PowerPoint, drop me an email at robert.fox@alltel.com [True Love] Slide Graphic: shamelessly sentimental pictures of me ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What God Has Done For America - Memorial Day - Independence Day

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 6, 2004
    based on 935 ratings
     | 66,698 views

    The past, present, and future of this great nation--GOD BIRTHED IT, GOD IS BLESSING IT, & GOD WILL BLAST IT IF NEEDED. Link included to Formatted Text and Powerpoint.

    America: Past, Present, and Future Psalms 33:12 Formatted text and PowerPoint for this and hundreds more free sermons using this link... http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/AmericaPastPresentFuture.html We must never forget what God has done in the past for America. We must have our eyes opened to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Jesus Says ’come’, You’d Better Go

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 2, 2006
    based on 244 ratings
     | 24,793 views

    7 Invitations Christ has extended to people...and the offer is still good today! Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Template.

    WHEN JESUS SAYS “COME” YOU’D BETTER GO! Mark 1:17-18 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/WhenJesusSaysCome.html When I was very young my dad taught me that when he or my mom said, “Come, ” I’d better go. And if the command was to jump…well, you know the rest! [how high?] In the Word of God the word ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Desperate Households - Building A Family Fortress Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Dec 1, 2005
    based on 154 ratings
     | 20,239 views

    The 5 "C’s" of Marriage and Family: Commitment, Communion, Communication, Coping Skills, and Consecration. Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Presentation.

    Desperate Households: Building a Family Fortress Josh. 24:15 A strong family must be a fortress, and not just a façade. Here’s some things strong families have in common: 1. Strong sense of Commitment Seems obvious, right? But over the last decade, I’ve counseled w/ dozens of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    'after Christmas' Gifts

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Dec 8, 2005
    based on 104 ratings
     | 15,183 views

    The Wise Men and the symbolic significance of their gifts, and how they should change us all this Christmas! Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Presentation.

    ‘After Christmas’ Gifts Matthew 2:1-11 PowerPoint for this and all our sermons available at http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html 2 common misconceptions about the wise men that we have come to believe by tradition: -Nowhere does the Bible say there were 3 wise men. Every picture I could find had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Should We Be Thankful?

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Nov 16, 2005
    based on 78 ratings
     | 10,599 views

    3 Scriptural reasons in this 10 min. devotional sets the stage for a testimony service for Thanksgiving and praises. Link included to formatted text and PowerPoint Template.

    WHY SHOULD WE BE THANKFUL Psalm 100 Ps 95:2 Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving, and make a joyful noise unto him with psalms. Psalms 106:1 Praise ye the LORD. O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever. 1 Chr 29:13 Now therefore, our God, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Few Good Men [father's Day]

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 16, 2005
    based on 930 ratings
     | 152,309 views

    They have learned to LEAN, learned to LEAD, and learned to LOVE. Men’s "funnies" included. Link included to Formatted Text Version, Handout, and Powerpoint Presentation.

    A Few Good Men Ezekiel 22:30 www.gbcdecatur.org/sermons/FewGoodMen.html Ezekiel 22:30 "And I sought for a man among them, that should make up the hedge, and stand in the gap before me for the land, that I should not destroy it: but I found none." Prerequisites to being a Good Father: Being a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    So Much To Remember! - Memorial Day

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 24, 2006
    based on 519 ratings
     | 69,959 views

    10 Things the Bible tells us to remember and never forget this Memorial Day and everyday. Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Presentation.

    So Much to Remember! Exodus 13:3 Formatted text and PowerPoint for this and hundreds more free sermons using this link... http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/SoMuchToRemember.html INTRODUCTION: Memorial Day is primarily given to remembering those who have died, whether it be loved ones, friends, or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Lights Of The World Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 8, 2006
    based on 261 ratings
     | 45,127 views

    Jesus taught of the POWER of the light, the PLACES of the light, the PUTTING OUT of the light, and the PURPOSE of the light. Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Presentation.

    The Lights of the World Matthew 5:14-16 Ye ARE the light of the world…Ye ARE the salt of the earth. In the original language these statements are in an emphatic tense, meaning it would not be wrong at all to say “you and you alone are…” [meaning Christians] The beatitudes were all about the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist