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  • Terry Vaughan avatar

    If We're Saved, We Ought To Act Like It.

    Contributed by Terry Vaughan on Feb 4, 2002
    based on 39 ratings
     | 8,806 views

    I want to bring out five short points on being a new creature in Christ and how we should live like it.

    WESTSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH PASTOR: TERRY VAUGHAN SERMON TITLE: IF WE’RE SAVED, WE OUGHT TO ACT LIKE IT “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. For God sent not His Son into the world to condemn the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Mark Of Christian Maturity

    Contributed by Dan Waite on Mar 22, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,173 views

    What the peace of God does to, for, and with a person.

    Other sermons can be found at http://lastsermon.blogspot.com/ James 3:17 – 18 “Mark of Christian Maturity” I. What peace does TO a person A. It changes the way you relate to the world. Jesus said, “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Growing, Growing, Grown!

    Contributed by Michelle Richee on Aug 4, 2004
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,587 views

    Just like we enjoy watching our vegetable garden blossoming and growing -- our Heavenly Father, just loves watching His kids grow up into exactly what He has ordained for them to be.

    While carefully inspecting and counting the tiny little peppers growing from my sole jalapeno pepper plant, I remembered Grandma’s words, I love watching things grow. She planted the strangest things, unlike regular vegetable gardens. Grandma grew cotton and tobacco and just about anything! I ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Like A Tree

    Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Mar 1, 2008
    based on 23 ratings
     | 10,504 views

    Who reads the Psalms?

    Like A Tree – Psalm 1:1-3 Introduction: Psalm 1 is anonymous. It is one of the “orphan psalms.” The theme is God’s Word and how it is to be loved, pondered, and obeyed by His people. It shows us God’s Word as the great safeguard against the blandishments and philosophies of the unsaved man. This ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Excellence Is Next To Godliness

    Contributed by John Slythe on Mar 6, 2003
    based on 61 ratings
     | 12,937 views

    Do we serve in excellence? Or do we go through the motions in church as usual. Daniel was a man of excellence service because he served a God of Excellent deliverance.

    Excellence is Next to Godliness We have a familiar saying in the world today. “Cleanliness is next to godliness”. I don’t like that saying. It’s not because I’m a slob. Believe me, I’m not a slob. At least, not a professional slob. Sure I’ve left my fair share of dirty laundry lying around ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    What Every Christian Needs To Do: Study His Word

    Contributed by Alan Balatbat on Apr 27, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 8,624 views

    Let me ask a few questions tonight: ľ Are you dissatisfied with the rate of your spiritual growth? ľ Have you become spiritually stagnant In order to make progress in our walk with God, sometimes we need to get back to the basics of what a Chris

    This morning I have $1440 in my pocket. It¡¦s pretty rare day that I have less than $1000 in my pocket. What if I took this money and give it to someone in this room. Let¡¦s say I give it to you, not only will I give this to you, but I will give it to you everyday for the rest of your life. But ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Two Pillars Of Christian Happiness

    Contributed by Robert Kerr on Jan 3, 2001
    based on 74 ratings
     | 6,175 views

    FINDING HAPPINESS AS A CHRISTIAN

    TWO PILLARS OF HAPPINESS - 1 Timothy 6:6-8 But godliness with contentment is great gain. {7} For we brought nothing into <this> world, <and it is> certain we can carry nothing out. {8} And having food and raiment let us be therewith content. INTRO: Happiness as a Christian rests on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Is There Evidence?

    Contributed by Sonny Thomas, Sr. on Jun 24, 2001
    based on 135 ratings
     | 28,165 views

    If you claim the name of Christian, are there evidences in your life to support that claim?

    I. A Christian Shows Evidences of Believing - v. 21 "And the hand of the Lord was with them: and a great number believed, and turned unto the Lord." Many today claim the name of Christian or profess Christianity as the basis for their lives. However, a large portion of these same individuals do ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lesson 1

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 23, 2007
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,122 views

    All Christians should grow spiritually. “As new born babes desire the sincere milk of the Word that you may grow” (I Peter 2:2).

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. All Christians should grow spiritually. “As new born babes desire the sincere milk of the Word that you may grow” (I Peter 2:2). 2. Non-growth is rejected by God. “You have been Christians a long time now, and you ought to be teaching others, but instead you have dropped back to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Great Couples Of The Bible 1: Courage Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Feb 26, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,107 views

    Studying the virtue of "goodness" through the eyes of great couples of the Bible.

    Great Couples of the Bible 1 Courage For God's Will Peter tells us in 2 Peter 1:5 to Add to our Faith Goodness (virtue, excellence, moral character. It is a rare word in NT that describes the sum of all desirable character qualities. It means courage, rigor, energy, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Sermon On Hope Series

    Contributed by Frederic Whittier on Oct 31, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,648 views

    A look at what hope looks like in a believer’s life.

    The Remaining Three A Sermon On Hope 1 Corinthians 13:13 College football fans knew the late Woody Hayes as a fierce competitor whose passion for winning once led him to slug an opposing player who intercepted an Ohio State pass. But when columnist Bob Greene interviewed him just before his final ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Making Christ Number One In Your Life

    Contributed by Terry Vaughan on Mar 18, 2002
    based on 60 ratings
     | 14,722 views

    Is Christ first in everything in your life? How do I know if I’ve made him number one? Listed are three ways you can tell.

    WESTSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH PASTOR: TERRY VAUGHAN SERMON TITLE: HAVE YOU MADE CHRIST NUMBER ONE? “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. For God sent not His Son into the world to condemn the world; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Beth Garrod-Logsdon avatar

    What's Written On Your Heart?

    Contributed by Beth Garrod-Logsdon on Oct 23, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 11,946 views

    29th Sunday, Ordinary Time Year C More important than GOd’s words on monuments, t-shirts or bumper stickers is God’s word embodied in our thougths, words and actions.

    What’s Written on Your Heart? Jeremiah 31:23-34; Luke 18:1-8; 2 Timothy 3:14-4:5 The date was August 28, 2003, and the following is a portion of the article that appeared originally in the New York Times and then in other papers around the country. The author – reporting from Montgomery, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Becoming Exceptional Series

    Contributed by Robert Higgins on Aug 8, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,544 views

    What is there to holiness that is so special?

    “Becoming Exceptional” I. Introduction a. Quiz: i. I wonder if I can conduct a quick quiz this morning. Can everyone grab a pencil or pen and jot down on the top line on your sermon guide, three or four things that are distinctive about yourself. 1. What words would others use to describe ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Lamb That Feeds Us And Leads Us

    Contributed by Terry Vaughan on Dec 10, 2001
    based on 20 ratings
     | 5,098 views

    Learn how God Feeds us throuogh His Wisdom, His Word, His Will, His way and His Wonders. Then learn how God gives us the opportunity to be lead through Witnessing, through Worship, through our Walk with Him, Through working for Him, and through our wealt

    WESTSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH PASTOR: TERRY VAUGHAN SERMON TITLE: THE LAMB THAT FEEDS US AND LEADS US “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. For God sent not His Son into the world to condemn the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist