Sermons on Ann Douglas Vaughan:

Joseph: Hope For Troubled Times (3) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Oct 22, 2014

The third in a series on the life of Joseph, this three-point expository sermon reveals that Joseph tended, toiled, and trusted while waiting in prison for God to act.

Joseph: Hope for Troubled Times (3) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 6/1/2014 ILL. Before James Garfield became President of the United States, he was the principle of Hiram College in Ohio. One day, an affluent father once asked him if a particular course of study could be ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

Don’t Worry… Be Happy!

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 22, 2022

Several years ago the #1 song on the pop charts was titled: “Don’t Worry, Be Happy”.

It was an upbeat song with an upbeat message. While there was no theological message intended in the song, I think we Christians could take a lesson from the concept it employs. This song’s concept of “Don’t Worry, Be Happy!” should be the desire and experience of every Christian. In the world ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Empty Jars And Restless Hearts

Contributed by Damien Spikereit on Jan 17, 2001

Our hearts are restless until they find rest in Thee, O God.

Title: Empty Jars and Restless Hearts Text: John 2:1-11 D.T.: Our hearts are restless until they find rest in Thee, O God. - Can you think of your most memorable wedding besides your own? I can. I remember when I was a child, the girl next door got married. You know, I can’t even remember her ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Truth About Traditions Series

Contributed by Steve Smith on Dec 15, 2007

This message reminds us that while the season of Christmas is about a lot of exciting traditions, we must be careful not to cover up the season!

INTRODUCTION 1. The Bible is Always Alive - Regardless of when you read something, it can be applied to your life today. - Regardless of how often you read it, you will receiving something new from it. 2. That’s How God Is! - The best selling book is still the best selling book - It will continue ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 10:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Simeon's Song Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Dec 19, 2017

Righteousness, Hope, A Savior, Promises Fulfilled

The Promise December 18, 2022 Luke 2:22-35 Introduction: Hope is defined as: “The expectation of something happening.” It’s very different from wishing or dreaming…because with “hope” there is a true belief that what you’re hoping for will really happen. Let me give you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Warnings Regarding Pride

Contributed by John Mccormack on Apr 8, 2016

FLATTERY CAN BE DANGEROUS

WARNINGS REGARDING PRIDE OBSERVATION: PROVERBS IS A COLLECTION OF WISE SAYINGS AND PRACTICAL PRINCIPLES OF A WELL-MANAGED LIFE. IT HAS BEEN CALLED “COMPRESSED EXPERIENCE.” READING A PROVERB TAKES LITTLE TIME: LIVING A PROVERB TAKES A LIFETIME! (DOUGLAS CONNELLY). INTERPRETATION: ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:23

Denomination: Baptist

Music And The Anointing

Contributed by David Ibeleme on Jun 29, 2008

Appreciating the role of a music minister

MUSIC & THE ANOINTING BISHOP DAVID IBELEME Unity/Agreement => Anointing - Ps. 133; 2 Chronicles 5:11ff. Agreement = harmony + symphony (musical terminologies) The anointing = Glory of God = God’s Manifest presence Every advantage of Unity/Agreement is available through music. Therefore Music ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 5:11-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Behold, What Manner Of Love! - Part 1

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Sep 14, 2020

John is writing about a kind of love that is a strange kind of love, an unusual kind of love, a kind of love to which we are not accustomed.

A Christian daycare provider (let’s call her Anne) tells the story of how one day a beautiful, but very troubled little girl came through the door of her center. From the very beginning Anne became captivated by this child who had so little but needed so much. She was heartbroken that a ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Eulogy For Hattie Smith

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 19, 2006

This is a funeral for a woman who was not a believer, but loved by her family.

Hattie Anne Smith by Rick Gillespie-Mobley Ecclesiastes 3:1-3:14 Hattie Smith On March 27th, in a very small town called Marion, in the heart of western Alabama, in the year 1933, God sent a little bundle of life and potential to Nancy and Adelle ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Words Of Encouragement” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Sep 17, 2019

Paul helps us identify four types of persons who we need to intentionally encourage.

In 2 Corinthians 7:6, Paul describes our God as One “who encourages those who are discouraged . . .” (NLT). Indeed, if we are going to live in a godly fashion, we will find that we are called to be encouragers of others. God comes alongside the discouraged to offer encouragement. We, therefore, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:15-18

Denomination: Baptist

Light In The Darkness Part 3 Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Sep 6, 2022

God desires your body be filled with light. How much light do you let in>

Introduction In the first sermon of this series, Jesus has told us that because this world has rejected Him this world is full of darkness and evil. But Jesus says that He is the Light of the World and that those of us who are Christian can escape the darkness and evil and walk in His Light. And we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:33-36

Denomination: Baptist

The Resurrection Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Nov 3, 2006

A CHRIST IS A DISAPPOINTING CHRIST, but HE has risen

THE RESURRECTION OF JESUS CHRIST I Corinthians 15:1-20 In a churchyard in England, stands one of the largest trees in the country. Its stands as a great four-trunked tree growing out of grave. Its presence there has given rise to much speculation. The grave from which this mammoth ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

On The Road Again

Contributed by Dale Miller on Sep 9, 2004

Jesus speaks about the road and the gate.

MUB 09-05-04 MATT 7;13-14 INTRO; 6 WEEKS FROM YESTERDAY, WE KICK OFF OUR 40 DOP. I AM GETTING MORE AND MORE EXCITED. I HAVE BEEN TALKING TO PEOPLE ABOUT IT, AND I AM SURE THAT YOU HAVE BEEN AS WELL. THIS MORNING WE WILL HAVE OUR SMALL GROUP LEADERS, INTRODUCE THEMSELVES, WHEN SERVICE IS OVER, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Peril Of Bias

Contributed by John Mccormack on Mar 23, 2016

BIAS IS PROBLEMATIC AND DANGEROUS.

THE PERIL OF BIAS OBSERVATION: WEBSTER DEFINES BIAS AS AN INCLINATION OF THE MIND: A BENT, PREJUDICE. AUTHOR DOUGLAS CONNELLY SUGGESTS PROVERBS IS A COLLECTION OF PRACTICAL PRINCIPLES TO GOVERN YOUR LIFE. MOST SCHOLARS CREDIT KING SOLOMON AND A FEW OTHER WRITERS AS AUTHORS. INTERPRETATION: ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:17

Denomination: Baptist

Our God Of Compassion

Contributed by John Mccormack on Mar 31, 2016

GOD IS COMPASSIONATE AND GRACIOUS.

OUR GOD OF COMPASSION OBSERVATION: THE BOOK OF PSALMS IS A COLLECTION OF 150 POEMS WRITTEN BY SEVERAL WRITERS. KING DAVID WROTE HALF OF THEM. THE PSALMS EXPRESS HUMAN EMOTIONS. THEY ARE PASSIONATE SONGS OF PRAYERS LIFTED UP TO GOD (DOUGLAS CONNELLY). INTERPRETATION: PSALM 135: 14-15 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 135:14-15

Denomination: Baptist