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The Ideal Walk Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 11, 2009

5 Reasons the Christian life is compared to a walk. Then Paul gives a candid illustration of sex, purity, and holiness. Other topics include the walks of love, honesty, hope, and much more. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

The Ideal Walk I Thessalonians 4:1-8   Get all 4 parts w/ PowerPoint here: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/IdealWalk.html   So far it has been personal- The Ideal Church [ch. 1], The Ideal Servant [ch. 2], The Ideal Discipleship [ch. 3].   Now it gets very practical.   v. 1 “beseech” = beg ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Welcome To The Tribulation Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 23, 2008

Satan’s full program cannot run while the Spirit is still here in the hearts of believers...but once the salt is removed from this earth there is no more preservation found for it! Link inc. to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint.

Welcome to the Tribulation! Matthew 24:9-14 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/WelcomeTribulation.html This is the Lord’s final message on the End of the World, which is only the beginning of eternity! The ‘beginning of sorrows’ speaks of the birth pangs this world will feel both before the rapture ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

America: Leader Or Follower?

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jun 23, 2008

America has always been the leader in the world because it has always followed God. Is it still the leader, and does that have anything to do with how much it still follows God? Text, audio & communion message at www.sermonlist.com

America has enjoyed an abundance never before known among nations. And make no mistake; the things we have had were blessings ... blessings from our Heavenly Father. They did not come by man’s hands, nor did they “just happen that way. Since this coming Friday is Independence Day, I think it ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14-15

Denomination: *other

Fixing Our Eyes On Jesus

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Apr 1, 2009

Our text tells us exactly what is important about fixing our eyes on Jesus. It’s because of who He is and what He did. 1- Jesus is the author 2- Jesus is the savior 3- Jesus is the victor

INTRO.- Let us run the race. ILL.- A man decided to take up jogging. He was astounded by the wide selection of jogging shoes available at the local sports shoe store. While trying on a basic pair of jogging shoe, he noticed a minor feature and asked the clerk: "What is this little pocket thing ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Herose To Save Us All

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 11, 2009

From our missionaries to our military, we call them heroes because they go in our place, sacrificing all for a great cause! They know what they have to do. Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

HeRose to Save Us All John 15:13 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/HeRoseToSaveUs.html Our servicemen / women are our friends, laying their lives down for us. They know what they face going in, they know what they have to do. They are heroes to save us all. So did Jesus...and He Rose to save us ...read more

Scripture: John 15:13, John 15:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

Life Is Difficult Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Sep 25, 2012

Sermon #4 in the Truths we must believe series extracted from "Truths we must Believe" by Dr. Chris Thurman. Truth #4 is "Life is Difficult" and companion texts are John 16:33 and Gal. 6:7-8.

Title: Life is Difficult Series: TRUTHS We Must Believe #4 CHCC: August 26, 2012 John 16:33; Galatians 6:7-8 INTRODUCTION: In this series on TRUTHS we must believe, we’ve examined 3 truths so far: To err is human; You can’t please everyone; and last week Ronnie talked about the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Joseph's Blessings By: William Nabaza Of Www.nabaza.com

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 21, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: Who are being chased by blessings? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General III. OBJECTIVES: To prove if GOD is with us, we are blessed. IV. TEXT: Genesis 39:2 Pray: that GOD, the Blessor, will be with us forever, because He is

I. EXORDIUM: Who are being chased by blessings? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General III. OBJECTIVES: To prove if GOD is with us, we are blessed. IV. TEXT: Genesis 39:2 The Lord was with Joseph, so he succeeded in everything he did as he served in the home of his Egyptian master. Pray: that GOD, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sanctuary Worshipper Requirements

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 22, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: Are we allowed to worship in the sanctuary? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General III. OBJECTIVES: To display or declare the requirements of worshippers in the sanctuary IV. TEXT: Psalms 15:1-5 1 Who may worship in your sanctua

I. EXORDIUM: Are we allowed to worship in the sanctuary? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General III. OBJECTIVES: To display or declare the requirements of worshippers in the sanctuary IV. TEXT: Psalms 15:1-5 1 Who may worship in your sanctuary, Lord? Who may enter your presence on your holy hill? 2 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 15:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Favor Comes From God

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 29, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: Have you plundered someone before? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General III. OBJECTIVES: GOD gives the favors IV. TEXT: Exodus 12:36 The Lord caused the Egyptians to look favorably on the Israelites, and they gave the Israelit

I. EXORDIUM: Have you plundered someone before? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General III. OBJECTIVES: GOD gives the favors IV. TEXT: Exodus 12:36 The Lord caused the Egyptians to look favorably on the Israelites, and they gave the Israelites whatever they asked for. So they stripped the Egyptians ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:36

Denomination: Pentecostal

Refusal To Believe

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 20, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: Are you a believer? Have you refused to believe before? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that being offended is a mark of an unbeliever IV. TEXT: Matthew 13:57 And they were deeply offend

I. EXORDIUM: Are you a believer? Have you refused to believe before? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that being offended is a mark of an unbeliever IV. TEXT: Matthew 13:57 And they were deeply offended and refused to believe in him. Then Jesus told them, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:57

Denomination: Pentecostal

Justified Freely

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 6, 2011

Ask me why I love my wife and I'll have laundry list of reasons she's lovable. But Jesus loved me while I was yet a sinner. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

Justified Freely Romans 3:24 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/JustifiedFreely.html Justified = just as if I'd never sinned A one time event that happens at the moment of salvation. Sanctified = an ongoing process of growing in the Lord. Righteousness breaks down along the above lines... Imputed ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:24-31

Denomination: Baptist

When The Pastor Makes A Hard Decision

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 14, 2010

Pastors have a difficult job in many ways, contrary to the 'He only works on Sundays' mindset many in the church have. Spiritual stress is unlike stress of any other kind. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

When the Pastor Makes a Hard Decision 2 Corinthians 7 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/HardDecision.html Pastors have a difficult job in many ways, contrary to the 'He only works on Sundays' mindset many in the church have. For one thing, spiritual stress is unlike stress of any other kind, and it ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Wicked's Death

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 1, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: Are you a wicked man? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show the wicked's death not desirable. IV. TEXT: Proverbs 11:7 When the wicked die, their hopes die with them, for they rely on their own

I. EXORDIUM: Are you a wicked man? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show the wicked's death not desirable. IV. TEXT: Proverbs 11:7 When the wicked die, their hopes die with them, for they rely on their own feeble strength. Pray: Oh, GOD, that we will not die as ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 11:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Season With Salt

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 17, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: Enumerate advantages of salt II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers with Ministry III. OBJECTIVES: To convince them to put themselves into their offerings IV. TEXT: Leviticus 2:13 Season all your grain offerings with salt to r

I. EXORDIUM: Enumerate advantages of salt II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers with Ministry III. OBJECTIVES: To convince them to put themselves into their offerings IV. TEXT: Leviticus 2:13 Season all your grain offerings with salt to remind you of God’s eternal covenant. Never forget to ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 2:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Power Of Foolishness Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 29, 2009

The cross divides men. The lost see it as foolishness. But it unites those of us who have been born again. Jesus called Himself a divider of men, and the dividing line is the cross. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

The Power of Foolishness I Corinthians 1:18-2:16 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Foolishness.html The cross divides men. The saved from the lost. But it unites those of us who have been born again. Jesus called Himself a divider of men, and the dividing line is the cross. The cross is wisdom ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31

Denomination: Baptist