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  • Terry Vaughan avatar

    Living From The Heart

    Contributed by Terry Vaughan on Oct 9, 2002
    based on 49 ratings
     | 6,181 views

    Ten areas of discussion on how we need to be living from the heart: With a heart that’s been Purchased, Penetrated, Purified, Pardoned, Possessed, Persuaded, Practicing, Persuing, Passion and Prepared.

    COVENANT COMMUNITY CHURCH PASTOR: TERRY VAUGHAN 10-7-02 KJV Matthew 12:35 TITLE: LIVING FROM THE HEART 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.” John 3:16 Turn in your Bibles to Matthew 12:35 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Broken But Not Beyond Repair

    Contributed by Steven Glover on Oct 17, 2002
    based on 130 ratings
     | 30,275 views

    In the eyes of men we may be broken;however, in the eyes of Jesus we are not beyond repair.

    Title: “Broken But Not Beyond Repair” Text: Isaiah 42:1-3; Matthew 12:14-21 Introduction: It would appear that a delightful word picture is found within our text. The great prophet Isaiah had been gathering the thin reeds, which grew so plentifully in the Jordan valley. The reeds were useful as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Angels And Demons Series

    Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Apr 20, 2002
    based on 198 ratings
     | 20,512 views

    Allies and Enemies!

    Over the last decade, Frank Peretti has done more to cause Christians to think about the reality of demons than any other author. He wrote several best-selling novels beginning with This Present Darkness. He followed up with Piercing the Darkness. These wildly popular novels explained the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Buised Reeds And Smoldering Wicks

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Aug 23, 2002
    based on 40 ratings
     | 12,341 views

    In the midst of our "throw away" society, Jesus restores broken lives. Let Jesus give you a "before and after" story of restoration, renewal and hope.

    Intro: You have probably heard the story about the preacher who would put a breath mint in his mouth as he would step to the pulpit to begin to preach. Not only did this keep the preacher from having bad breath to offend his congregation as he would greet them at the conclusion of the mornings ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Servants Of God: Pattern For Living

    Contributed by Andrew Clark on Aug 23, 2002
    based on 60 ratings
     | 7,827 views

    Learning biblical living from the servant songs of Isaiah.

    Matthew 12:1-28/Isaiah 42:1-4 The Servant of God: a pattern for living. By Lieutenant Andrew Clark, The Salvation Army. The wonderful book of Isaiah was written some 600 or more years before the time of Jesus, yet in chapters 40-55, we have what are called the servant songs: songs about the ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Strange Fire And The Sabbath Day

    Contributed by Dwight Davis on Aug 31, 2002
    based on 140 ratings
     | 23,021 views

    Is the fourth commandment of the decalogue still God’s revealed will for Christians today or is it the only one of God’s ten commandments that can be "erased"? No matter your denominational affiliation, this sermon is sure to have you flipping the pages

    ***Note to the reader: Although this sermon is in no way exhaustive in it’s scripture reference, it does I believe touch on some very thought provoking subject matter. Whether you are a minister of the Word or a serious bible student, I encourage you to study this message without the aid of ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Power Of Words

    Contributed by Scott Gipson on Feb 20, 2001
    based on 57 ratings
     | 6,974 views

    STICKS AND STONES CAN HURT MY BONES, AND WORDS ARE JUST AS HURTFUL

    POWER OF WORDS! MT 12:31-37 JAMES 3:10 INTRODUCTION: STORY OF A PASTOR WHO WAS BUILDING A TRELLIS FOR HIS ROSES. YOUNG BOY WATCHING “JUST WANTED TO KNOW WHAT A PREACHER SAYS WHEN HE HITS HIS THUMB WITH A HAMMER. A). WHETHER A PREACHER, OR NOT, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Satan's Battle Strategy, Part I Series

    Contributed by Bill Lobbs on Mar 1, 2001
    based on 197 ratings
     | 29,656 views

    Satan has battle strategies. One of his strategies is to keep the believer out of the Word of God.

    Satan’s Battle Strategy, Part I Theme: Strategy #1:Keeping the believer out of the Word. Text: I Peter 5:8, Be sober, be vigilant, because your adversary the devil as a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Self Portrait

    Contributed by Terry Vaughan on Mar 26, 2002
    based on 58 ratings
     | 5,098 views

    What kind of portrait are we painting for others?

    WESTSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH PASTOR: TERRY VAUGHAN SERMON TITLE: SELF PORTRAITS “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; but that the world ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living On The Edge Of Hell

    Contributed by James May on May 19, 2002
    based on 115 ratings
     | 20,266 views

    This message is a warning to Christians who are living too close to the world.

    Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Jesus The Prophet Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 28, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 14,182 views

    Jesus was confrontational, uncomfortable even

    Jesus the Prophet – “Portraits of Christ series” Matt. 12:1-14 – Steve Simala Grant – Jan. 19/20, 2002 Intro: This is the CNN report from December 18, 2000: MEXICO CITY, Mexico -- Fire lit the sky Monday night as lava, rock and ash spewed from Mexico’s Popocatepetl (pronounced ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When The Hereafter's Not So Sweet Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 18, 2001
    based on 99 ratings
     | 7,483 views

    Is there a hell, what is hell like and why is hell necessary?

    Over time some things lose their usefulness, they become obsolete. Just like 8-track tapes, Disneyland e-tickets, turntables, and typewriters. In our modern world these things have become artifacts of days gone by. And not only do things outgrow their usefulness, but ideas do as well. For instance, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Lights Are On But No One Is Home

    Contributed by Johnny Carver on Apr 8, 2002
    based on 126 ratings
     | 10,555 views

    The problem with people asking for forgiveness and not inviting Jesus into their life.

    Scripture: Matthew 12:43 – 45 Title: “The Lights Are On, But No One’s Home” Introduction: Jesus was making reference to how Israel had been presented the opportunity to receive Jesus, but instead had rejected Him in favor of holding onto the O.T. Law. As a result of depending on the Law instead ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Going Too Far

    Contributed by Howard Parnell on Sep 21, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 5,318 views

    What exactly does it mean to "sin against the Holy Spirit"? Why does God hold this offense to be so serious?

    GOING TOO FAR Matt. 12:22-37 INTRO. (Prov. 29:1) -- He that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy." The Bible indicates that God has 3 points which, if you go beyond them, you go beyond the point of redemption. To exceed these points ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Binding The Strong Man

    Contributed by Lauro C Hernandez on Sep 24, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 11,997 views

    KNOWING THE WE HAVE PROMISES AGAINST THE ENEMY OF OUR LIVES

    BINDING THE STRONG MAN Mat 12:29 “Or again, how can anyone enter a strong man’s house and carry off his possessions unless he first ties up the strong man? Then he can rob his house.” INTRO: I. ENTERING INTO THE HOUSE OF THE STRONG MAN A. The Strong Man ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God