This month we're beginning our Fall Campaign based on the book "The Lazarus Life" by Stephen W. Smith.
The campaign is all about spiritual and evangelistic transformation in our lives and should be a time for all of us to get "revived"!
If you want to follow along with us, here's the documents to get you started...
Lazarus Life Campaign Handout
Lazarus Life Bible Talk Lessons
Lazarus Life Study Guide
Short (but powerful!) book on fasting...
If you missed our midweek service where it was all explained, then you can hear the introduction here:
Lazarus Life Fall Campaign Introduction (~6 min.)
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Here's the first devotional lesson. It will challenge you to put yourself in the story of Lazarus, choose who you are most like, and be transformed by the power of God.
Where Are You In The Story? (Jn 11)- Wk 1
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Leslie & I were out of town for Week 2 & Joe Strange did that lesson. But listen to this one from Week 3 about dealing with the "bad odor" of sin in our lives.
There's a quick rundown of our trip to London and the Ukraine in the beginning too (if you're interested).
Dealing With The Bad Odor - Wk 3
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Last week we focused on exposing our lives and getting help. This week we take a look at 4 biblical tips on how to be a good "helper" and remove the transformation bandages.
Help Me Yank Off The Bandages - Wk 4
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The last week of our campaign ends with what our focus needs to be if
we're going to live a "Lifetime of Transformation". Too bad we didn't
record all the personal sharing that happened right before this message.
God has done an amazing work this month in the lives of our members!
A Lifetime Of Transformation - Wk 5
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Where Are YOU In The Story? (Lazarus Life Fall Campaign)
Even MORE Dating Advice For Singles...
Here's a 2-part series by Jim & Theresa Brown on dating.
This one is geared for Christians who are NOT in a
steady dating relationship yet.
If you're single, soak this stuff up! The principles
are timeless and will save you SO much time, trouble, and
headaches.
Single Dating Pt. 1
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Single Dating Pt. 2
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Dating Advice For Singles
I was digging through a box of old stuff in our garage and came
across this old, dusty tape set from 1994 on Successful Steady
Dating.
It's a 4 week series by Bob Tranchell (former GSL) and he gives
some golden nuggets when it comes to having a godly dating
relationship.
This is geared toward couples who are ALREADY dating steady,
not Singles going out on general encouragement dates.
These files have been recorded an uploaded with permission
from DPI Publications.
Enjoy!
Successful Steady Dating (Tape 1, Side 1)
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Successful Steady Dating (Tape 1, Side 2)
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Successful Steady Dating (Tape 2, Side 1)
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Successful Steady Dating (Tape 2, Side 2)
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Successful Steady Dating (Tape 3, Side 1)
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Successful Steady Dating (Tape 4, Side 1)
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Successful Steady Dating (Tape 4, Side 2)
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Seeing, Hearing, Understanding (Acts 28)
Well...this is the last lesson from the book of Acts!
I pray that it's been an encouraging and inspiring journey.
In this last lesson, we talk about spiritual sight, hearing, and understanding...
And how SIN prevents us from using these senses the way God intended.
Acts 28 - Seeing, Hearing, Understanding...
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ACR Talent Show, Here We Come!
Today was Anthony's 5th birthday & part of the celebration was a dance contest @ Cookie & Jose's place.
What do you think? Should I enter them into the talent show at the Conference?
Shoulda Listened To Advice...(Acts 27)
Have you ever made a big decision in your life against good
advice from someone else, and it backfired?
Isn't that a sinking feeling?
Why is it important to seek (and listen) to advice?
Who should you seek advice from?
What critical areas in your life should you be
getting advice in?
Find out all this and more in this midweek lesson.
Acts 27 - Shoulda Listened To Advice...
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3 Trials (Acts 24,25,26)
As Paul was on his way to Rome to stand trial before Caesar,
he went on trial 3 times in defense of his faith.
Once before Felix, once before Festus, and once before King
Agrippa.
Didn't have time to preach the lessons learned from all
3, but you can still listen and hear why Felix was frightened
and Festus was freaked out about the message of Jesus.
Acts 23 - Three Trials
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Hypocritical Hypocrites (Acts 23)
Jesus reserved some of his strongest words for the hypocritical
Pharisees.
What's a hypocrite? Well, the root words actually mean "stage actor"!
Isn't that exactly what a hypocrite does? Talks one way, but *acts*
another...
Is there hypocrisy in your life? Check out this lesson and check your
heart.
Acts 23 - Hypocritical Hypocrites
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Oppressed, But Not Destroyed (2 Kings 8)
You've probably never thought you could learn lessons
from the Aramean king - Hazael.
The Aramean's had control over Israel while they struggled
with their sin of idolatry.
This lesson was a Sunday Sermon at the Hampton Roads Church
and draws out lessons we can learn from Hazael's reign, and
Israel's sin.
2 Kings 8 - Oppressed, But Not Destroyed
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Cirque de China & Fishin' in Gatlinburg...
There's a show in Gatlinburg called Cirque de China. They said it's straight off the Vegas Strip! Of course, I couldn't video tape inside the show...so here's what went on before and after (just as entertaining!)
I've always planned on taking the kids fishing. Fortunately, our resort hosted a free kids fishing trip.
They really liked it.
Did we catch anything? Watch the video and see...
Are You Right, Or Righteous? (Acts 21)
You know, in America we work very hard to defend our "rights".
I'm amazed at times I've watched judge shows (Judge Judy, Judge Joe Brown, etc.) and seen 2 people fly across the country to be on national television over a $150 cell phone bill.
What a shame.
And you know what they always say? "It's not the money, it's the principle..."
I believe God would call this ultra-defense of individuality and "rights" not the principle, but the pride!
Tonight's lesson will challenge you to think about whether you strive for America's values of being right, or God's values of being righteous.
BUT, if I were you I'd read up on the Nazirite vow in Numbers 6 first. That will really help you to understand Paul's humility and his pursuit of righteousness over being right.
Acts 21 - Are You Right, Or Righteous?
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On The Way To Jerusalem...(Acts 20)
Paul stopped at many cities on his way back to Jerusalem during his 3rd missionary journey.
Two of them were Troas and Miletus. In both cities Paul gave his full heart.
We learn a lesson from each city and finish with a very practical challenge.
Listen to the lesson and take the challenge at the end!
Acts 20 - On The Way To Jerusalem...
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Do You Think Like A Pagan? (2 Kings 3)
The pagan cultures in the ancient world (Ammonites, Moabites, Canaanites, etc.) thought the "gods" were against them whenever anything went wrong.
In 2 Kings 3 we find an Israelite king thinking the same way!
But don't be too quick to judge...do YOU think this way as well? Listen to this lesson to find out and see how God wants us to think.
2 Kings 3 - Do You Think Like A Pagan?
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Demons & Riots (Acts 19b)
Have you ever been "beat down" spiritually? You know, whenever you try to do something right, it just ends up all wrong?
Well, there's a reason for that. 7 Jewish exorcists found out about it in a most embarrassing way.
What did they learn? Well...you gotta listen to the lesson!
Acts 19b - Demons & Riots
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