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  • Terry Vaughan avatar

    Christians That Produce Christ-Like Fruit

    Contributed by Terry Vaughan on Jan 1, 2002
    based on 20 ratings
     | 6,841 views

    In this message you will see three things that we need to bear fruit for the Lord Jesus.

    WESTSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH PASTOR: TERRY VAUGHAN SERMON TITLE: CHRISTIANS THAT PRODUCE CHRIST -LIKE FRUIT “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 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Stephen: The 1st Christian Martyr"

    Contributed by Danny Moss on Jan 5, 2002
    based on 94 ratings
     | 12,592 views

    This message examines the life and influence of Stephen, the first Christian martyr.

    STEPHEN: THE FIRST CHRISTIAN MARTYR Text: Acts 6:8-15 "And Stephen, full of faith and power, did great wonders and miracles among the people. Then there arose certain of the synagogue, which is called the synagogue of the Lib- ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    3 Keys To Being A Contagious Christian

    Contributed by Terry Hensley on Jan 24, 2002
    based on 51 ratings
     | 8,821 views

    Is your Christianity showing, is it Contagious?

    3 Keys to being a Contagious Christian Matthew 5: 13-16. Key Principle: People matter to God. 3 Key to being a Contagious Christian. 1)Prayer…(Matthew 9:35-38.) We need to talk to God about people before we talk to people about God. When you take the time to pray ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "What Is The Worst Thing In The Christian Life?"

    Contributed by Matthew Hyde on Feb 27, 2002
    based on 39 ratings
     | 7,964 views

    Many Christians have never let God be totally God in their lives.

    Reference: Psalm 78:41 “The Worst Thing in the Christian Life” Before you read the text, what is the worst thing in the Christian life? What could it possibly be? Could it be not getting blessings from God? Maybe not seeing the power of God? Is it possible that the worst thing could be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why A Christian Should Not Celebrate Halloween

    Contributed by Ronnie Thrower on Oct 25, 2001
    based on 334 ratings
     | 42,152 views

    Halloween is an annual celebration, but just what is it actually a celebration of? And how did this peculiar custom originate? Is it, as some claim, a kind of demon worship? Or is it just a harmless vestige of some ancient pagan ritual?

    WHY A CHRISTIAN SHOULD NOT CELEBRATE HALLOWEEN Halloween is an annual celebration, but just what is it actually a celebration of? And how did this peculiar custom originate? Is it, as some claim, a kind of demon worship? Or is it just a harmless vestige of some ancient pagan ritual? In North ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Halloween Can Help Christians

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Oct 27, 2001
    based on 61 ratings
     | 4,494 views

    Halloween reminds Christians of several things and what we can do to help others think about death and life

    How Halloween Can Help Christians By Rev. Andrew Chan, Senior Pastor, PBC, Vancouver, BC 16 So don’t let anyone condemn you for what you eat or drink, or for not celebrating certain holy days or new-moon ceremonies or Sabbaths. 17 For these rules were only shadows of the real thing, Christ ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    A Christian Approach To Jehovah`s Witnesses

    Contributed by Eric Sellgren on Nov 19, 2001
    based on 170 ratings
     | 5,635 views

    WHAT TO DO WHEN THEY STAND AT YOUR DOOR

    In 1973 there were 67,500 Jehovah`s Witnesses in Britain. In the year 2,000 there were 126,000 of them, an 87% increase in 27 years. America has seen a similar rise in their numbers to nearly a million last year. The Christian Church needs to be aware that this sect, recovering from the failure of ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    How Does Your Christianity Taste?

    Contributed by Marcus Naugler on Nov 21, 2001
    based on 38 ratings
     | 2,676 views

    In a culture that questions the very foundation of our belief in Christ, we are still called to be the "salt of the earth" to the culture in which we live.

    How Does Your Christianity Taste? Marc Naugler Children’s sermon: Mr. Hershey of Hershey Chocolate Corporation never wanted to advertise his chocolates because he wanted people to come back for his wares because they liked his chocolate for its taste, not it’s looks. Myth - “I am not as good at ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Harry Potter And Decent Christian Values

    Contributed by Simon Rundell on Dec 11, 2001
    based on 156 ratings
     | 3,176 views

    Many Christians are against Harry Potter, but look at what he stands for: not magic as evil, but decency, loyalty, honesty and prevailing against oppression. Don’t reject Harry without thought.

    Sermon: Second Sunday of Advent - Evensong 9th December 2001 In the name of the +Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen We had been eagerly awaiting the evening for some time, and not just since the film’s release. In fact, the entire family had been looking forward to this moment ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    So You Call Yourself A Christian

    Contributed by Ian Biss on Dec 12, 2001
    based on 50 ratings
     | 6,928 views

    Do men know you as Christ has commanded you to be known?

    So, You call Yourself a Christian? By Ian Biss 9/26/01 Intro... I read about a young man who was determined to win the affection of a lady who refused to even talk to him anymore. He decided that the way to her heart was through the mail, so he began writing her love letters. He wrote a love ...read more

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    Denomination: Grace Brethren

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    What Christians Think About The Bible Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 17, 2001
    based on 506 ratings
     | 83,712 views

    Five key concepts about what Christians think about the Bible for seekers investigating the Christian faith.

    If you take away the Bible, and you’ve taken away the entire Christian message. Yet lot of confusion exists today about the Bible. According to a 1996 Barna survey, 42% of Americans say they believe that the Bible is the literal word of God. Yet almost half of Americans believe that the Bible is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Christians Think About The World Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 17, 2001
    based on 114 ratings
     | 5,711 views

    Five key concepts about what Christians believe about the world for seekers investigating the Christian faith.

    Is life nothing more than a roulette wheel? Are the life circumstances you and I face nothing more than random, chance events bouncing into our lives like a ball randomly spins on a roulette wheel? A roulette wheel is driven by chance. In fact, if it’s not, they say the wheel is rigged. Is life on ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Christians Think About Jesus Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 17, 2001
    based on 29 ratings
     | 7,390 views

    Three key concepts about who Jesus is for people investigating the Christian faith.

    It seems like the more popular a celebrity gets, the more other people want that celebrity’s special endorsement. Consider Michael Jordan, who makes more money each year in endorsements than he makes playing basketball for the Bulls. Everyone wants Michael’s seal of approval, and he makes $38 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Christians Think About The Cross Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 17, 2001
    based on 198 ratings
     | 12,506 views

    Four word pictures about the death of Jesus for people investigating the Christian faith.

    My wife committed her life to Jesus Christ while she was a junior in high school. Shortly after she became a follower of Jesus Christ, she had a conversation with a friend who was a Jehovah’s Witness about whether or not a Christian should wear a cross. Her friend reasoned that since the cross was ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Christians Think About The Church Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 17, 2001
    based on 91 ratings
     | 6,624 views

    Four word pictures about the church for people investigating the Christian faith.

    Back when I was a college intern here at LBF Church, we sent some college students on a short-term missions trip to London. While they did street ministry in London they stayed in an abandoned church in downtown London. You see, London is littered with abandoned churches that were once packed with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational