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Incentives to Restoring Virtue in the Local Church
by Harold Vaughan
"Adam and Eve were naked and unashamed, and given the circumstances, there was no reason for
them to be ashamed. We also find ourselves living in a day when people are naked (at least
partially) and unashamed. However, unlike Eden, there is every reason for shame!"
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A Little Understood and Lightly Esteemed Virtue
by Harold Vaughan
"If it ain't broke, don't fix it." The popular slogan
means as long as something is working—leave it alone! However,
when it comes to the human heart, it's not fixed until it is broken."  |
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by Harold Vaughan
"There are only two safe places for a Christian - in the
dust and in heaven. And of the two the dust is safer, for Satan
fell from heaven...Humility is the foundation of all virtue, but
pride is the essence of all sin."  |
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Resurrecting Hope in an Age of Fading Expectations
by Harold Vaughan When was the last time you
heard a message on “hope”? Or, have you ever heard a
sermon on this subject? “Hope” appears 121 times in
the Bible and 53 of these references are in the New Testament. Anyone
remotely acquainted with the Book of Acts knows full well that the
spiritual atmosphere was electric with wonder and anticipation. |
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by Jonathan Edwards
The first and worst cause of errors that abound in our day and
age is spiritual pride. This is the main door by which the devil
comes into the hearts of those who are zealous for the advancement
of Christ. It is the chief inlet of smoke from the bottomless pit
to darken the mind and mislead the judgment.  |
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by Harold Vaughan
April 27, 2011
Joseph Stalin had a vision of transforming Russia into a Communist/Socialist
state. With his hand around a live chicken’s neck, he walked
into a room filled with military leaders. As he spoke of his plan
he began plucking feathers from this bird. After he had plucked
every feather he dropped the half dead, naked chicken to the floor.
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by Harold Vaughan
March 29, 2011
It is simply amazing how people can take the same Bible and come
to such radically different positions. The pool of approaches to
current issues covers the entire spectrum.
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by Harold Vaughan
March 1, 2011
Christ’s followers are alluded to as ‘soldiers’
(2 Tim. 2:3). So we should not be surprised when we find there are
wars to fight. One of the great battles in the Christian life is coming
to grips with the issue of our emotions, or feelings. The proper order
in navigating the Calvary Road is: Fact, Faith, and Feeling. Too often
God’s people reverse the order: Feeling, Faith, with Fact bringing
up the rear. And the result is disastrous. The truth is you can “do
right” even if you don’t “feel right!” |
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by Harold Vaughan
February 2, 2011 "William Graham Scroggie said, “In
some people’s lives Jesus is present; in other lives he is prominent;
but still in other lives, He is preeminent. We all must allow Jesus
to be preeminent in our lives.” Center stage can only be occupied
by one person at a time. If Jesus is to be magnified in my heart,
then my “flesh” must be mortified!" |
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by Harold Vaughan
January 3, 2011 "Are you repeatedly triumphant and rarely
trounced in your spiritual life? Or, are you repeatedly trounced and
rarely triumphant? If you are one who has found a consistent “abundant
life” to be a bit elusive, but still believe it is possible,
then this series of articles may be helpful to you." |
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by Harold Vaughan
December 21, 2010 "It’s official. Both the Senate
and the House of Representatives have voted to overturn the military’s
ban on enlisting homosexuals and lesbians. The liberals are cheering
this as yet another victory for the “progressive” Obama
agenda. This had to occur with the current democratic majority as
no doubt the Tea Party newcomers would never pass such legislation
once they take office next year." |
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by Harold Vaughan
September 15, 2010
"Just when it looked like things could not get any worse, a
new “low” is applauded as a step toward the recovery
of our Republic. Glen Beck, the rising star of the conservative
media, holds a “God and Country Rally” with hundreds
of thousands attending. He is gifted, articulate, and likeable.
But a political rally is different from a religious rally, and a
religious gathering led by a man who espouses Mormonism cheered
on by evangelicals is baffling."
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by Harold Vaughan "...The dangers of greed,
as well as the obvious errors of the "Prosperity Gospel"
are plainly declared in the Bible. However, the flaws underlying the
"Poverty Gospel" are less evident, but just as real. How
is it that many who would criticize the excesses of some T.V. evangelists
are unable to trust God to meet their personal needs? " |
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by Harold Vaughan
"...I am not alluding to congregations governed by biblical
principles. Nor am I referring to those who take conservative stands.
Rather, I am thinking about those whose customs and rituals are more
revered than God Himself." |
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by Harold Vaughan "Our country is no longer
at a crossroads, but a long way down the wrong road. It is imperative
to get a grasp of our times and how we got here, before we, as God's
people, can know what to do...JESUS IS COMING AGAIN. Wake up, pray
up, get up, lay up, and look up; because pretty soon we are going
up!" |
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by Harold Vaughan "Revival preaching is visionary,
yields to Holy Spirit direction, is compelling, powerful, born in
prayer, consuming, and penetrating. If we want to see the fire of
God in our day, we must have a baptism of fire in the pulpit." |
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by Harold Vaughan "Clinging to known sin, while
pretending to seek revival is an exercise in futility. No one is totally
consistent, but double-mindedness/half-heartedness gains no favor
from God. Don't expect the windows of heaven to open up if you are
practicing incomplete obedience..." |
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by Harold Vaughan "How long can the Religious
Right do wrong before there is nothing right about it? Many Evangelicals
see their power as a "voting block" for conservative causes
and candidates. Political clout at the ballot box is believed to be
the only way to win the Culture War..." |
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by Harold Vaughan "What a time the Lord gave
us in Mt. Airy, MD April 22-29! Saturday afternoon we went right into
a church-wide prayer meeting. Tears, tenderness, brokenness, expectation,
and an unusual fervency characterized this meeting. Here was a "revival-ready"
congregation..." |
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by Harold Vaughan "General William Booth foresaw
the day in which we live. He said, “I consider that the chief
dangers which confront the coming century will be religion without
the Holy Ghost, Christianity without Christ, forgiveness without repentance,
salvation without regeneration, politics without God, and heaven without
hell.”...'" |
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by Harold Vaughan "Reverse racism was a term
used to denote minorities who were prejudiced against the majority.
Those who overreact to "Phariseeism" are in the ditch as
well...You may be guilty of reverse phariseeism if: You think anyone
with higher standards than you is a 'legalist...'" |
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by Harold Vaughan
"I don't believe in Prayer Retreats. We have retreated too long.
It's time to stop backing up and start going forward: Many have attended
an Advance and gone home and started their own Prayer Advances. Praise
the Lord for anointed men of vision who have the burden to move our
generation toward God for personal and corporate revival." |
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Harold Vaughan "Truth out of balance is a lie.
Nowhere is this more clearly seen than with the twisted teachings
often heard from some T.V. preachers." |
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by Harold Vaughan "Far too often, these predatory
practices are "Hush, Hushed," for the supposed greater good.
With absolutely no concern for the former or future victims...This
gross lack of accountability and responsible leadership is a disgrace
too large to ignore." |
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by Harold Vaughan "Here
we go again bailing out Wall Street...our government has liabilities
totaling $52.7 trillion. That means each citizen owns $175,000 of
our country's debt! WE CANNOT AFFORD TO CONTINUE TO GIVE AWAY WHAT
WE DO NOT POSSESS! WHY IS NO ONE HELD ACCOUNTABLE?" |
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Compiled
by Tom Palmer "One of the most fascinating things
about revival is that there are varied points of emphasis which all
contribute to a desired end. It is quite interesting to see how different
men of God have highlighted these points from their own perspective.
This list is not an endorsement of men or ministries, but simply a
collection of various statements about revival that are well worth
considering." |
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by Harold Vaughan
November 16, 2009
"The men of Issachar were astute men who comprehended their
day. They understood where Israel stood in history, how they had
gotten there, and possessed the wisdom to plot the course for their
nation’s destiny."
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by Oswald Smith "One of the greatest outpourings
of the Spirit since the days of the Apostles occurred on Wednesday
morning, August 13, 1727, among the Moravian Brethren at Herrnhut,
Germany, on the estate of Count Zinzendorf, in Saxony." |
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by E.M. Bounds "There is much prayerless praying.
The attitude and semblance of prayer are in it, but there is no real
praying, no projecting of the desires with vigor and in a flame to
heaven. The form and show are seen, but the substance and being of
prayer are entirely absent." |
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by Harold Vaughan
"Ecclesiastes states there is a 'time to keep silence, and
a time to speak'. There are numerous occasions to practice meekness
and silence, but there are other instances when it is manditory
to display courage and open your mouth for an honorable cause. God
give us men with SPIRIT-FILLED BOLDNESS."
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John 8:32 says, "And you shall know the truth, and the truth
shall set you free."
In Christ...
I have Christ's power and authority (Ephesians 1:18-23).
I am holy, blameless, and beyond reproach (Colossians 1:21-22).
I am seated with Christ in heavenly places (Ephesians 2:6). |
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by Howard Ferguson
- People are illogical, unreasonable, and self-centered; Love
Them Anyway.
- If you do good, people will accuse you of selfish ulterior
motives; Do Good Anyway.
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by Harold Vaughan
You are glad you are better than others.
Your prayers are more like “self-talk” than speaking
with God.
Your sins seem so small when placed beside the really BIG sins of
others .
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by Harold Vaughan
Churches that "Challenge" men will attract men. Men do
not follow programs.
They are drawn to visionary leaders who inspire them to a great
cause... |
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by Harold Vaughan
America is over $8 trillion in debt! The Word says "righteousness
exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people." Our
National debt is sin... |
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by Harold Vaughan
Tolerance, freedom of speech, and "live and let live"
are the mantras most Americans live by. Relativism, be it cultural,
theological, or moral is the ruling philosophy of our day...
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by Harold Vaughan
Lack of control in one area bleeds over into other areas. More
than once gluttony and drunkenness are paired together in the Scripture
(Deut. 21:20; Prov.23:21). Proverbs warns us; Be not among winebibbers
(drunkards); among riotous eaters of flesh (23:20). Riotous eaters
are gluttons. |
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by Harold Vaughan
You may remember the Catholics and Evangelicals Together document
that made headlines a few years back. Since it was penned, we have
witnessed the acceleration of the absorption of what is now called
“evangelicalism” into religion of Rome. |
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by Vernon C. Lyons
Our culture demands convenience Christianity. We want it short,
simple, fast and cheap. |
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by Harold Vaughan
In order to counter worldly influences, scores of parents made
the conscious decision to be “family oriented.” This
was prompted by many factors, including the grim statistics among
second generation Christians. Desperately concerned for their children,
parents are now home schooling around two million children in the
United States. Like any reactionary movement, excesses and deficits
are not uncommon. |
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by Harold Vaughan
We have lived to see the day when the people who spend millions
to save two stranded whales will eagerly spend hundreds of millions
to kill unborn human beings. How did we get to the place we are
today? The book of Romans sheds great light on current conditions;
the first chapter is most relevant in comprehending present-day
atrocities. |
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by Charles H. Spurgeon
Dear friends, we need as the first and most essential thing in
this matter that God should walk with us. In vain we shall struggle
after revival unless we have His presence. If, then, we desire to
have His presence with us, we must see to it that we are perfectly
agreed with Him both in the design of the work, and in the method
of it; and I desire to stir up your pure minds to heart-searching
and vigilant self-examination, that every false way may be purged
from us, since God will not walk with us as a church, unless we
be agreed with Him. |
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by Harold Vaughan
The cry of outrage from conservatives and evangelicals concerning
the recent gay marriage issue was predictable. What decent person
wouldn’t be outraged? However, the outcry is “too little”
and “too late.” |
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by Harold Vaughan
No, I did not watch the Super Bowl half-time show, but boy have
I heard about it! The Ten Commandments may be offensive, but Matt
Drudge says that top CBS executives approved the musical skit where
Janet Jackson exposed partial nudity. “The decision to go
forward went to the very top of the network [CBS],” said a
well placed source in New York. |
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by George Muller
Posted April 2005
It has pleased the Lord to teach me a truth, the benefit of which
I have not lost, for more than fourteen years. The point is this:
I saw more clearly than ever that the first great and primary business
to which I ought to attend every day was, to have my soul happy
in the Lord. The first thing to be concerned about was not how much
I might serve the Lord, or how I might glorify the Lord; but how
I might get my soul into a happy state, and how my inner man might
be nourished. |
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