Sermons on Ann Douglas Vaughan:

Ingredients Of True Success

Contributed by Douglas Martin on Apr 16, 2002

Ingredients of True Success PHILLIPIANS 3:12-14 12 Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already been made perfect, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me. 13 Brothers, I do not consider myself yet to

Ingredients of True Success PHILLIPIANS 3:12-14 12 Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already been made perfect, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me. 13 Brothers, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Destroyer, A Doubter, And A Few Disciples

Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Jan 30, 2001

Discusses the importance of baptism in conversion by comparing three conversion stories from Acts.

DECISION DAY A Destroyer, A Doubter, and a Few Disciples Acts 8, 9, 16, 19, 22 INTRODUCTION: ILL> The Obit Brad and Mike were two old retired widowers who lived close to each other and would constantly check on the other. Their friendship was more practical rather than a real friendship and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:25-33, Acts 19:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Let Us Dwell On The Positive

Contributed by Douglas Swift on Jan 31, 2001

Military Memorial Ceremony Message

This is a seven to ten minute military memorial message. Apart from changing the name of the soldier and personal stories about the soldier, this message is appropriate for all types of audiences. [MESSAGE BEGINS HERE] We are gathered here today to remember Private Jimmy Ray Byrd. To remember ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6, Psalm 23:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why God Allows Suffering

Contributed by Douglas Swift on Feb 4, 2001

Suffering is a normal part of life that God allows us to experience. This outline examines five principles of why God allows suffering.

Five reasons why God allows suffering 1 1 Suffering comes with the freedom to chose what you want to do. God does not make us robots but allows us to make our own choices. Choices that can make us feel pain when we make the wrong choice. 2 The pain of suffering can warn us of when we are headed ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Overcoming Past Hurts

Contributed by Douglas Swift on Feb 4, 2001

A sermon for the military community dealing with past personal pains and sufferings.

/*****************************************************/ This sermon was developed for the US Army Community. It contains phraseology that may not be understood by the general civilian population. /*****************************************************/ Over Coming Past Hurts We all go though ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 55:22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Do Suicides Go To Heaven?

Contributed by Douglas Swift on Feb 4, 2001

A sermon for the military community looking at the topic of suicide.

/**************************************************/ This sermon was developed for the Army Community. It contains phraseology that may not be understood by the general civilian population. /**************************************************/ Every year 32,000 people commit suicide in the United ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

10 Rules For Being Human.

Contributed by Douglas Swift on Feb 4, 2001

Some observations about life and God.

I. Introductory Comments: From this scripture, we can see that King David marvels at the handy work of God. He sees God’s wonderful creation and asks the question what is man that God is mindful of him. Although this Psalm does not provide us with the answer to the question, the answer is made ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:1-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Life Is What Happens When You Are Making Other Plans

Contributed by Douglas Swift on Feb 4, 2001

Trouble shooting lifes trails

/****************************************************/ This sermon was developed for the Army Community. It contains phraseology that may not be understood by the general civilian population. /****************************************************/ Today is Super Bowl Sunday. I’m going to need a ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-8, James 1:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Breathing A Messiah Of Relief – Palm Sunday

Contributed by Douglas Swift on Feb 4, 2001

A Study Of Palm Sunday

/****************************************************/ This sermon was developed for the Army Community. It contains phraseology that may not be understood by the general civilian population. /****************************************************/ Our culture says it is wrong for us to ask for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:29-45

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Wedding Meditation

Contributed by Douglas Swift on Feb 4, 2001

A Basic Wedding Ceremony

We are gathered here today on this most joyous to join this man and this woman in the holy estate of matrimony. Who gives this woman to be married to this man? Family member will answer: Her family and I. OR SOMETHING APPROPRIATE FOR THE SITUATION Seat the guests. Marriage is an institution of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Lasting Foundation

Contributed by Douglas Vincent on May 28, 2004

The difference between a life that will endure the tests and trials of life and one that will fail is obedience to Jesus.

Matthew 7:21-29—HOUSE OF CARDS Building a house is always a serious undertaking. I was about 5 years old when my uncle began showing me how to build a car house. He taught me three different ways in which I could stack the card. And each time he would start and I would want to jump right in after ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-29

Denomination: Methodist

Jesus: Son Of Joseph Or Son Of God

Contributed by Douglas Vincent on May 28, 2004

Jesus as the Son of God heals, reaches out, and is interested in our faith not our works.

Luke 4:16-31 Jesus: Son of Joseph or Son of God January 25th 2004 This morning we are going to look at Jesus’ homecoming. Jesus’ neighbors were confronted with a decision they did not wish to make, and a claim they did not want to hear. Can Jesus still surprise us? He stood up to read. They had ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:16-31, 2 Kings 5:1-19

Denomination: Methodist

Taking Time To Remember

Contributed by Douglas Snipes on Jun 8, 2004

Memorial Day

TAKING TIME TO REMEMBER Ex. 12:14 We set aside time in America each year to remember some of the important dates of our history. This didn’t start with us, it is a practice that goes back as far as the Bible. Here we see that God instructs the Jews to have a feast every year to remember His ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:14

Denomination: Baptist

Building For The Future

Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Jun 10, 2004

Give me success! This was Nehemiah’s prayer and God granted it. This sermon can be used for graduates or as a general audience message.

HOME BUILDERS: BUILDING FOR THE FUTURE Nehemiah 1-6 INTRODUCTION: A. It’s good to be back with you this morning. 1. Last week Kay and I had the opportunity to visit with the Endeavor Christian Church which meets close to Polaris. a. They are only about 6 weeks old, so it was ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Is Your Soil

Contributed by Douglas Vincent on Dec 9, 2003

I describe four types of soil in Matthew 13 with an emphasis on changing the condition of our soil.

When Watching the Krispy Kreme Donut machine, or as I like to call it the “Dream Machine.” I noticed something that made me very upset. At the end of the conveyer they were throwing away a bunch of the donuts. First there is the dough plopper that makes the doughnut shape. But as I watched I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23, Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Methodist