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Date: April 18, 2004 Title: What a Godly Preacher Looks Like Bible Text: Titus 1:1-4 Characteristic: Giving Away My Life Big Idea: A clean window to Christ Author: Bob Kerrey 
Date: May 30, 2004 Title: What a Godly Church Member Looks Like Bible Text: Titus 3:9-15 Characteristic: Biblical Community Big Idea: A Focused Firefighter: Too busy rescuing to be arguing. Author: Bob Kerrey
Date: October 22, 2006 Title: Rethinking Your Heroes Bible Text: Philippians 2:19-30 Characteristic: Giving Away My Life Big Idea: A hero's life is a liturgy. Author: Bob Kerrey
Date: October 22, 2006 Title: Rethinking Youe Heroes Bible Text: Philippians 2:19-30 Characteristic: Giving Away My Life Big Idea: A hero's life is a liturgy. Author: Bob Kerrey
Date: April 25, 2004 Title: What a Godly Leader Looks Like Bible Text: Titus 1:5-16 Characteristic: Church Big Idea: A Safe Shepherd Author: Bob Kerrey
Date: January 13, 2008 Title: BUILDING CHARACTER: On Being Persecuted Bible Text: Matthew 5:10-12 Characteristic: Eternity Big Idea: A scar is a score. Author: Bob Kerrey 
Date: September 12, 2004 Title: Proclaiming the Good News Bible Text: Acts 2:22-41 Characteristic: Discipleship Big Idea: A simple cast can net a miraculous catch Author: Bob Kerrey
Date: May 9, 2004 Title: What a Godly Woman Looks Like Bible Text: Titus 2:3-5 Characteristic: Discipleship Big Idea: A Spiritual Mother Author: Bob Kerrey
Date: May 2, 2004 Title: The Profile of a Godly Man Bible Text: Titus 2:1-2, 6-8 Characteristic: A Disciplined Life Big Idea: A spiritual triathlete Author: Bob Kerrey
Date: May 16, 2004 Title: What a Godly Employee Looks Like Bible Text: Titus 2:9-10 Characteristic: Submission Big Idea: A Walk That Powers the Talk Author: Bob Kerrey
Date: June 12, 2005 Title: Marriage: Perplexing Mystery or Perfect Match? Bible Text: 1 Peter 3:1-7, Part II Characteristic: Love Big Idea: Affirm his significance, ensure her security Author: Jeff Bauer
Date: June 5, 2005 Title: Marriage: Perplexing Mystery or Perfect Match? Bible Text: 1 Peter 3:1-7 Characteristic: Love Big Idea: Affirm his significance, ensure her security Author: Jeff Bauer
Date: January 23, 2005 Title: Experiencing God More Fully: Seeing What Love Can Do For You Bible Text: 1 John 3:19-23 Characteristic: Love Big Idea: Agape pays. Author: Bob Kerrey
Date: May 28, 2006 Title: When Blessings Become Burdens Bible Text: Mark 10:17-31 Characteristic: GIving My Life Away Big Idea: All for One and One for All Author: Jeff Bauer
Date: July 23, 2006 Title: The Parable of the Mustard Seed Bible Text: Mark 4:3-32 Big Idea: All great kingdoms will be humbled, but the humble kingdom of God will be made great. Author: Lorne Zelyck
Date: May 23, 2004 Title: What a Godly Citizen Looks Like Bible Text: Titus 3:1-8 Characteristic: Relationship with the World Big Idea: An Obvious Asset to Society Author: Bob Kerrey
Date: January 6, 2008 Title: A New Year's Revolution Bible Text: 1 Thessalonians 3:11-13 Characteristic: Biblical Community Big Idea: Answers may come disguised as opportunities. Author: Patrick Gibbs
Date: February 3, 2008 Title: Chicken of the Sea: How to Tell if You Are Running from God Bible Text: Jonah 1:1-16 Characteristic: Christian Life Big Idea: Are you tuned in or turned out? Author: Patrick Gibbs
Date: November 2, 2003 Title: The Forgotten Attribute of God Bible Text: Exodus 20:1-6 Characteristic: Worship Big Idea: Are you worshiping the God of the Bible, or some false god you like better? Author: Bob Kerrey
Date: May 29, 2005 Title: How to Deal With Tough Times: Praying Through Bible Text: James 5:12-20 Characteristic: Prayer Big Idea: Authenticity mobilizes powerful prayer. Author: Bob Kerrey
Date: August 27, 2006 Title: Rethinking Your Relationships Bible Text: Philippians 1:3-11 Characteristic: Biblical Community Big Idea: Be a partner. Author: Bob Kerrey
Date: October 8, 2006 Title: Peter- The Real ROCK Characteristic: Authenticity Big Idea: Be a ROCK! Author: Patrick Gibbs
Date: September 11, 2005 Title: Learning Who You Are: Enlisted for an Eternal Purpose Bible Text: Ephesians 2:19-22 Characteristic: Church Big Idea: Bricks are made for the building, and not vice versa. Author: Bob Kerrey
Date: June 17, 2007 Title: One Last Thing Before I Die: Don't Be Fooled, Part 3 Bible Text: 2 Peter 3:1-10 Characteristic: Trinity Big Idea: Build your life to endure the coming fire. Author: Bob Kerrey
Date: September 30, 2007 Title: What Does Jesus Mean When He Says "Repent"? Bible Text: Matthew 4:12-17 Characteristic: Salvation by Grace Big Idea: By all means repent, but not for eternal life. Author: Bob Kerrey
Date: October 28, 2007 Title: What Is God's Agenda for Me? Bible Text: Matthew 4:23-25 Characteristic: Discipleship Big Idea: Cast like the King. Author: Bob Kerrey
Date: July 10, 2005 Title: Learning Who You Are: Blessed with a New Identity Bible Text: Ephesians 1:1-3 Characteristic: Christian Life Big Idea: Check your I.D. Author: Bob Kerrey
Date: August 13, 2006 Title: Raising Children Right Bible Text: Matthew 18:1-14 Characteristic: Family Living Big Idea: Children are job one. Author: Bob Kerrey
Date: August 15, 2004 Title: How We Fit Into God's Plan: Understanding God's Kingdom Bible Text: Acts 1:1-3 Characteristic: Church Big Idea: Christ is our King or a Dangerous Crock Author: Bob Kerrey
Date: December 24, 2006 Title: The Mysterious Magi Bible Text: Matthew 2:1-12 Characteristic: Worship Big Idea: Come let us adore him. Author: Bob Kerrey
Date: April 6, 2008 Title: Taking Communion Properly Bible Text: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34 Characteristic: Worship Big Idea: Communion is about remembrance and resemblance. Author: Bob Kerrey
Date: December 21, 2003 Title: Hark! The Herald Angel (A Dramatic Monologue) Bible Text: Various Characteristic: Faith Big Idea: Connect the dots. Author: Bob Kerrey
Date: September 21, 2003 Title: Strategic Prayer Bible Text: Exodus 17:8-16 Characteristic: Prayer Big Idea: Cover me. Author: Bob Kerrey
Date: May 1, 2005 Title: How to Deal With Tough Times: Being Slow to Anger, Part 2 Bible Text: James 4:6-10 Characteristic: Humility Big Idea: Cry uncle to the Father. Author: Bob Kerrey
Date: December 26, 2004 Title: How to Experience God More Fully: Dealing with Doubts Bible Text: 1 John 2:18-27 Characteristic: Hope Big Idea: Deafen your doubts by hearing the truth. Author: Lorne Zelyck
Date: September 28, 2003 Title: How to Boost Your Energy and Effectiveness Bible Text: Exodus 18 Characteristic: Stewardship Big Idea: Delegate or disintegrate. Author: Bob Kerrey
Date: March 19, 2006 Title: A Key to Success Rarely Learned But Richly Rewarded Bible Text: Proverbs 13:4 Characteristic: Disciplined Life Big Idea: Diligence delivers. Author: Bob Kerrey
Date: January 4, 2004 Title: The Truth About Lies Bible Text: Exodus 20:16 Characteristic: Goodness/Integrity Big Idea: Dishonesty dismembers relationships. Author: Bob Kerrey
Date: February 27, 2005 Title: How to Experience God More Fully: Experiencing God Together Bible Text: 1 John 5:14-21 Characteristic: Christian Life Big Idea: Do life in groups. Author: Bob Kerrey
Date: February 11, 2007 Title: Life is About People Bible Text: Luke 10:25-37 Characteristic: Giving Away My Life Big Idea: Do what you can with what you have. Author: Patrick Gibbs
Date: March 2, 2008 Title: All Washed Up: How to Deal with Failure Bible Text: Jonah 3:1-10 Characteristic: Faithfulness Big Idea: Do your job, and leave the results to God. Author: Bob Kerrey
Date: November 7, 2004 Title: How to Experience God More Fully: Thinking Rightly About the Problem of Evil Bible Text: 1 John 1:5 Characteristic: Trinity Big Idea: Don't blame Him; claim Him. Author: Bob Kerrey
Date: November 14, 2004 Title: How to Experience God More Fully:
Living Openly in God’s Presence
Bible Text: 1 John 1:6-10 Characteristic: Bible Study Big Idea: Don't hide in the dark; walk in the light. Author: Bob Kerrey
Date: November 12, 2006 Title: Rethinking Your Home Bible Text: Philippians 3:17-21 Characteristic: Hope Big Idea: Don't make yourself at home; we're not there yet. Author: Bob Kerrey
Date: August 28, 2005 Title: Learning Who You Are: Reconciled to God and His Family Bible Text: Ephesians 2:11-18 Characteristic: Peace Big Idea: Don't rebuild the wall Christ died to destroy. Author: Bob Kerrey
Date: May 22, 2005 Title: How to Deal With Tough Times: Persevering Patiently Bible Text: James 5:7-11 Characteristic: Patience Big Idea: Endure hardship expectantly. Author: Bob Kerrey
Date: February 1, 2004 Title: What Does It Mean to be Fruitful? Bible Text: John 15:1-8 Characteristic: Love Big Idea: Engage your world with acts of love that show off Jesus. Author: Bob Kerrey
Date: February 8, 2004 Title: What Does Fruitfulness Look Like? Bible Text: John 15:1-8 in light of John 13:1-7 Characteristic: Love Big Idea: Engage your world with acts of love that show off Jesus. Author: Bob Kerrey
Date: February 15, 2004 Title: How Can You Be Fruitful Part 1Bible Text: John 15:1-8 Characteristic: Love Big Idea: Engage your world with acts of love that show off Jesus. Author: Bob Kerrey
Date: February 22, 2004 Title: How to be Fruitful Part 2Bible Text: John 15:1-8 Characteristic: Love Big Idea: Engage your world with acts of love that show off Jesus. Author: Bob Kerrey
Date: February 29, 2004 Title: How to be Fruitful Part 3Bible Text: John 15:1-8 Characteristic: Love Big Idea: Engage your world with acts of love that show off Jesus. Author: Bob Kerrey
Date: March 7, 2004 Title: What Happens When You’re Unfruitful? Bible Text: John 15:1-8 Characteristic: Love Big Idea: Engage your world with acts of love that show off Jesus. Author: Bob Kerrey
Date: March 14, 2004 Title: What Happens When You're Fruitful? Bible Text: John 15:1-8 Characteristic: Love Big Idea: Engage your world with acts of love that show off Jesus. Author: Bob Kerrey
Date: October 16, 2005 Title: Learning How to Walk: Stay Together with the Family, Part 3 Bible Text: Ephesians 4:7-16 Characteristic: Spiritual Gifts Big Idea: Everybody is a 10 somewhere. Author: Bob Kerrey
Date: December 18, 2005 Title: Learning How to Walk: Go by the Family Rules Bible Text: Ephesians 6:1-4 Characteristic: Family Living Big Idea: Family is foundational. Author: Bob Kerrey
Date: February 24, 2008 Title: Gutting It Out: How to Deal with Fear Bible Text: Jonah 2:1-9 Characteristic: Faith Big Idea: Fear calls for a reality check. Author: Bob Kerrey
Date: November 5, 2006 Title: Rethinking Your Future Bible Text: Philippians 3:12-16 Characteristic: Eternity Big Idea: Forgetting the past, focus on the next step to the finish. Author: Bob Kerrey
Date: August 7, 2005 Title: Learning Who You Are: Called by the Creator Bible Text: Ephesians 1:15-23 Characteristic: Hope Big Idea: Fuel the fire. Author: Bob Kerrey
Date: April 20, 2008 Title: How To Be A Real Friend, Part 2 Bible Text: Philemon 8-14 Characteristic: Gentleness Big Idea: Gentleness Author: Bob Kerrey
Date: April 3, 2005 Title: How to Deal With Tough Times: Being Quick to Hear, Part 2 Bible Text: James 2:1-13 Characteristic: Biblical Community Big Idea: Get past face value. Author: Bob Kerrey
Date: January 11, 2004 Title: Learning to be Content Bible Text: A Study of Exodus 20:17 Characteristic: Giving Away My Life Big Idea: Give what you can’t keep, to get what you can’t lose. Author: Bob Kerrey
Date: August 24, 2003 Title: A Life Well Lived Bible Text: Matthew 22:37-39; 28:19-20; Colossians 1:28-29; Acts 2:42-47 Characteristic: Jesus Christ Big Idea: Go 4 It! Author: Bob Kerrey
Date: December 19, 2004 Title: How to Experience God More Fully: Relating to the World
Bible Text: 1 John 2: 15-17 Characteristic: Relationship with the World Big Idea: Go against the flow. Author: Bob Kerrey
Date: May 14, 2006 Title: Where Your High Horse Will Take You: From Brazen to Grazin' Bible Text: Daniel 4 Characteristic: Humility Big Idea: God alone is on the throne; don't take His seat. Author: Bob Kerrey
Date: February 25, 2007 Title: Questioning God's Demands Bible Text: Malachi 1:6-2:9 Characteristic: Worship Big Idea: God deserves our best, not our leftovers. Author: Bob Kerrey
Date: October 21, 2007 Title: This Is Laughing Matter Bible Text: Genesis 18:1-15 Characteristic: Faith Big Idea: God expects us to believe His promises because nothing is too difficult for Him Author: Tom Cox
Date: April 14, 2006 Title: A Dark Friday That Was Good (Good Friday Service) Bible Text: Matthew 27:46 Characteristic: Salvation by Grace Big Idea: God forsook His Son so that He wouldn't have to forsake us. Author: Bob Kerrey
Date: May 13, 2007 Title: One Last Thing Before I Die: This is the Bottom Line Bible Text: 2 Peter 1:1-15 Characteristic: Jesus Christ Big Idea: God gives believers the capacity and responsibility to grow. Author: Bob Kerrey
Date: May 20, 2007 Title: One Last Thing Before I Die: This You Must Do Bible Text: 2 Peter 1:5-7 Characteristic: Love Big Idea: God gives believers the capacity and responsibility to grow. Author: Bob Kerrey
Date: November 16, 2003 Title: How Are We to Keep the Sabbath Today? Bible Text: Exodus 20:8-11 Characteristic: Stewardship Big Idea: God has a rhythm for remembrance and rest Author: Bob Kerrey
Date: September 7, 2003 Title: Symbols of Salvation Bible Text: Exodus 12 Characteristic: Salvation by Grace Big Idea: God has had you on His heart forever. Author: Bob Kerrey
Date: February 26, 2006 Title: How to Have a Relationship with God Bible Text: Psalm 19 Characteristic: Authority of the Bible Big Idea: God is waiting to have a conversation with you; learn His language. Author: Bob Kerrey
Date: April 29, 2007 Title: What Will Heaven Be Like? Bible Text: Revelation 21:1-22:5 Characteristic: Eternity Big Idea: God isn't going to abandon His creation; He's going to restore it. Author: Bob Kerrey
Date: December 9, 2007 Title: BUILDING CHARACTER: On Being Merciful Bible Text: Matthew 5:7 Characteristic: Compassion Big Idea: God takes our mercy toward others personally. Author: Bob Kerrey
Date: September 9, 2007 Title: HARD KNOCKS: When You're Busy and Burned Out Bible Text: Matthew 3:13-17 Characteristic: Christian Life Big Idea: God's love and acceptance are rooted in who we are, not what we do. Author: Bob Kerrey
Date: July 31, 2005 Title: Learning Who You Are: Sealed by the Spirit Bible Text: Ephesians 1:13-14 Characteristic: Trinity Big Idea: God's seal on you says, "No matter what." Author: Bob Kerrey
Date: April 23, 2004 Title: Good Friday Cafe Bible Text: John 1:14 Characteristic: Relationship with the World Big Idea: Grace gives people ears to hear the truth about Jesus. Author: Bob Kerrey
Date: January 14, 2007 Title: Rethinking Your Legacy Bible Text: Philippians 4:21-23 Characteristic: Discipleship Big Idea: Grace is more than a message; it's an infectious way of life. Author: Bob Kerrey
Date: August 14, 2005 Title: Learning Who You Are: Raised to New Life Bible Text: Ephesians 2:1-7 Characteristic: Worship Big Idea: Grace is the difference between before and after. Author: Bob Kerrey
Date: June 15, 2003 Title: From Short-tempered to Longsuffering, Inch by Inch Bible Text: Exodus 6:1-7:7 Characteristic: Patience Big Idea: Grow from short-tempered to longsuffering Author: Bob Kerrey
Date: March 4, 2007 Title: Questioning God's Discipline Bible Text: Malachi 2:10-16 Characteristic: Family Living Big Idea: Guard your thoughts. Author: Bob Kerrey
Date: May 7, 2006 Title: Where is God in Your Crisis? Bible Text: Daniel 3 Characteristic: Faith Big Idea: He meets you in the furnace. Author: Bob Kerrey
Date: April 9, 2006 Title: When You Feel Like the Parade is Passing You By Bible Text: Psalm 37 Characteristic: Patience Big Idea: He's not holding out; He's holding tight. Author: Bob Kerrey
Date: November 23, 2003 Title: With All Due Respect to Parents Bible Text: Exodus 20:12 Characteristic: Family Living Big Idea: Honor your father and your mother Author: Bob Kerrey
Date: July 2, 2006 Title: How's Your Hearing? Bible Text: Luke 8:4-15 Characteristic: Christian Life Big Idea: How I hear reveals my true heart. Author: Patrick Gibbs
Date: August 19, 2007 Title: HARD KNOCKS: When Your Throne Is Threatened Bible Text: Matthew 2:1-12 Characteristic: Humility/Submission Big Idea: How will you crown Him: with the thorns or the throne? Author: Bob Kerrey
Date: September 24, 2006 Title: Rethinking Your Attitude Bible Text: Philippians 2:5-11 Characteristic: Humility Big Idea: Humility is power restrained for reconciliation. Author: Bob Kerrey
Date: December 11, 2005 Title: Learning How to Walk: Dance with Your Partner, Part 2 Bible Text: Ephesians 5:25-33a Characteristic: Family Living Big Idea: Husbands are to prove, provide, and protect. Author: Bob Kerrey
Date: July 15, 2007 Title: Liberty- The Power of CHOICES Bible Text: 1 Corinthians 10:23-33 Characteristic: Love Big Idea: I want my liberty to serve others. Author: Patrick Gibbs
Date: July 22, 2007 Title: Liberty- The Power of CHOICES- Part 2 Bible Text: Topical Big Idea: I want to use my liberty to serve God. Author: Patrick Gibbs
Date: March 28, 2004 Title: The Passion: Was Jesus God's Son? Bible Text: Various Characteristic: Trinity Big Idea: If He's not God, He's not good. Author: Bob Kerrey
Date: April 11, 2004 Title: The Passion: Did Jesus Rise from the Dead? Bible Text: Various Characteristic: Faith Big Idea: If He’s not risen, he’s just religion. If He is risen, He reigns. Author: Bob Kerrey
Date: October 2, 2005 Title: Learning How to Walk: Stay Together with the Family, Part 1 Bible Text: Ephesians 4:1-6 Characteristic: Biblical Community Big Idea: If you think meekness is weakness, try meek for a week. Author: Bob Kerrey
Date: June 4, 2006 Title: How to Deal with Politics at Work Bible Text: Daniel 6 Characteristic: Integrity Big Idea: In a box of chocolates, be the Hershey's. Author: Bob Kerrey
Date: May 18, 2008 Title: The Withdrawal That Replenishes Bible Text: Proverbs 3:9-10 Characteristic: Stewardship Big Idea: In God's economy, when we subtract, God adds Author: Bob Kerrey
Date: February 5, 2006 Title: The Withdrawal That Replenishes Bible Text: Proverbs 3:9-10 Characteristic: Stewardship Big Idea: In God's economy, when we subtract, He adds. Author: Bob Kerrey
Date: September 25, 2005 Title: Learning Who You Are: Filled for an Abundant Life Bible Text: Ephesians 3:14-21 Characteristic: Jesus Christ Big Idea: In my Master's presence is fullness of joy. Author: Bob Kerrey
Date: November 28, 2004 Title: How to Experience God More Fully: Obeying God's Commands Bible Text: 1 John 2:3-5 Characteristic: Obedience Big Idea: In order to grow, you must get to know. Author: Adam Mick
Date: September 4, 2005 Title: Desperate Times Call for Desperate Measures Bible Text: Luke 8:40-56 Characteristic: Faith Big Idea: In our desperate needs, Jesus can heal us, save our soul, and restore our lives. Author: Tom Cox
Date: September 23, 2007 Title: The Perilous Pull of Physical Appetites, Impressing People, and Avoiding Pain Bible Text: Matthew 4:1-11 Characteristic: Bible Study Big Idea: In the battle against temptation, victory belongs to the prepared. Author: Bob Kerrey
Date: January 1, 2006 Title: Learning How to Walk: Stride Right at Work Bible Text: Ephesians 6:5-9 Characteristic: Giving Away My Life Big Idea: In the workplace, the Lord is the boss. Author: Bob Kerrey
Date: March 13, 2005 Title: How to Deal With Tough Times: Handling Temptation Bible Text: James 1:13-18 Characteristic: Self Control Big Idea: In trials, God tests and Satan tempts. Author: Bob Kerrey
Date: June 10, 2007 Title: One Last Thing Before I Die: Don't Be Fooled, Part 2 Bible Text: 2 Peter 2:1-22 Characteristic: Authority of the Bible Big Idea: Is this what Jesus told you guys to do? Author: Bob Kerrey
Date: April 4, 2004 Title: The Passion: Is Jesus the Only Way To God? Bible Text: Various Characteristic: Salvation by grace Big Idea: It's one or none. Author: Bob Kerrey
Date: November 20, 2005 Title: Learning How to Walk: Watch Your Step, Part 1 Bible Text: Ephesians 5:7-14 Characteristic: Relationship with the World Big Idea: Jesus is the light; our behavior is the lens. Author: Bob Kerrey
Date: April 9, 2004 Title: The Passion: Why Didn't Everyone Recognize Jesus as Messiah? (Good Friday Service) Bible Text: Various Characteristic: Faith Big Idea: Jesus operates outside the box. Author: Bob Kerrey
Date: April 16, 2006 Title: After You've Been a Big Disappointment (Sunrise Service) Bible Text: Mark 16:1-8 Characteristic: Christian Life Big Idea: Jesus rose again; so should we. Author: Bob Kerrey
Date: April 8, 2007 Title: There's Something About Mary (Sunrise Service) Bible Text: John 20:1-17 Big Idea: Jesus was the One who was raised, but He wants to lift up others. Author: Bob Kerrey
Date: March 26, 2006 Title: A Joy Learned Bible Text: Psalm 126 Characteristic: Joy Big Idea: Joy is in the middle. Author: Bob Kerrey
Date: May 8, 2005 Title: How to Deal With Tough Times: Being Slow to Anger, Part 3 Bible Text: James 4:11-12 Characteristic: Peace Big Idea: Judging is a royal problem. Author: Bob Kerrey
Date: March 11, 2007 Title: APPLY to Grow Bible Text: James 1:21-25 Characteristic: Bible Study Big Idea: Just APPLY! Author: Patrick Gibbs
Date: December 17, 2006 Title: Rethinking Your Contentment Bible Text: Philippians 4:10-13 Characteristic: Joy Big Idea: Keep up with Jesus instead of the Joneses. Author: Bob Kerrey
Date: April 2, 2006 Title: Dealing with Antagonistic People Bible Text: Proverbs 25:21-22 Characteristic: Kindness Big Idea: Kindness Can Kindle a Revolution Author: Bob Kerrey
Date: August 20, 2006 Title: Rethinking Your Identity Bible Text: Philippians 1:1-2 Characteristic: Christian Life Big Idea: Knowing who you are turns afflictions into assignments. Author: Bob Kerrey
Date: January 16, 2005 Title: How to Experience God More Fully: Seeing What Love Is and Is Not Bible Text: 1 John 3:10b-18 Characteristic: Love Big Idea: Lay down your life; open up your heart. Author: Bob Kerrey
Date: February 6, 2005 Title: How to Experience God More Fully: Experiencing God's Love Bible Text: 1 John 4:7-21 Characteristic: Worship Big Idea: Let the love shown to you show through you. Author: Bob Kerrey
Date: October 10, 2004 Title: Strategy for Engaging Our Culture: A Fireside Chat Bible Text: Topical Characteristic: Compassion Big Idea: Life Groups engage our culture. Author: Bob Kerrey
Date: September 5, 2004 Title: Seizing Our Opportunity Bible Text: Acts 2:1-21 Characteristic: Spiritual Gifts Big Idea: Live a life that begs for an explanation; then give it. Author: Bob Kerrey
Date: April 17, 2005 Title: How to Deal With Tough Times: Being Slow to Speak Bible Text: James 3:1-18 Characteristic: Kindness/Gentleness Big Idea: Live gently the lesson you want to teach. Author: Bob Kerrey
Date: January 9, 2005 Title: How to Experience God More Fully: Living With the End in Mind Bible Text: 1 John 2:28 Characteristic: Eternity Big Idea: Live with the end in mind. Author: Lorne Zelyck
Date: May 6, 2007 Title: Does History Repeat Itself? Bible Text: 1 Corinthians 10:6-13 Big Idea: Look for ways to stand. Author: Patrick Gibbs
Date: June 24, 2007 Title: One Last Thing Before I Die: Don't Be Fooled, Part 4 Bible Text: 2 Peter 3:11-18 Characteristic: Eternity Big Idea: Look forward. Author: Bob Kerrey
Date: October 29, 2006 Title: Rethinking Your Religion Bible Text: Philippians 3:1-11 Characteristic: Salvation by Grace Big Idea: Lose your religion. Author: Bob Kerrey
Date: July 9, 2006 Title: The Parable of the Good Samaritan Bible Text: Luke 10:25-37 Characteristic: Love Big Idea: Love involves compassion, contact, care, and a cost. Author: Lorne Zelyck
Date: December 23, 2007 Title: BUILDING CHARACTER: On Being a Peacemaker Bible Text: Matthew 5:9 Characteristic: Peace Big Idea: Making peace makes Christmas. Author: Author
Date: May 15, 2005 Title: How to Deal With Tough Times: Being Slow to Anger, Part 4 Bible Text: James 4:13-5:6 Characteristic: Humility Big Idea: Materialism will consume us. Author: Bob Kerrey
Date: March 5, 2006 Title: The Fear Factor Bible Text: Mark 4:35-41 Characteristic: Faith Big Idea: My faith is transformed in the midst of my storm Author: Jeff Bauer
Date: March 27, 2005 Title: How to Deal With Tough Times: Following the Example of James Bible Text: A Dramatic Monologue Characteristic: Salvation by Grace Big Idea: My Redeemer lives! Author: Bob Kerrey
Date: April 11, 2004 Title: What Happened to James? (Sunrise Service) Bible Text: Various Characteristic: n/a Big Idea: n/a Author: Bob Kerrey
Date: August 21, 2005 Title: Learning Who You Are: Saved by Grace Bible Text: Ephesians 2:8-10 Characteristic: Salvation by Grace Big Idea: Not by work, but for works--works of art Author: Bob Kerrey
Date: April 1, 2007 Title: Questioning God's Word Bible Text: Malachi 3:13-4:6 Characteristic: Bible Study Big Idea: Obedience in relationship with God is worth it, religiosity isn't. Author: Bob Kerrey
Date: April 13, 2008 Title: How To Be A Real Friend, Part 1 Bible Text: Philemon 1-7 Characteristic: Kindness Big Idea: Offer encouragement. Author: Bob Kerrey
Date: May 11, 2008 Title: How To Be A Real Friend, Part 5 Bible Text: Philemon 12, 18-19 Characteristic: Love Big Idea: Offer grace and truth Author: Bob Kerrey
Date: May 4, 2008 Title: How To Be A Real Friend, Part 4 Bible Text: Philemon 15-17 Big Idea: Offer perspective Author: Patrick Gibbs
Date: April 27, 2008 Title: How To Be A Real Friend, Part 3 Bible Text: Philemon 10, 18-19 Characteristic: Salvation by Grace Big Idea: Offer salvation. Author: Bob Kerrey
Date: February 20, 2005 Title: How to Experience God More Fully: Experiencing God's Assurance Bible Text: 1 John 5:1-13 Characteristic: Faith Big Idea: Our assurance is based on His promise, not our performance. Author: Bob Kerrey
Date: January 2, 2005 Title: How to Experience God More Fully: Thinking Rightly About Sin Bible Text: 1 John 2:29-3:10a Characteristic: World Big Idea: Out with the old, in with the new. Author: Bob Kerrey
Date: August 5, 2007 Title: HARD KNOCKS: When Your Life Is Not Promising Bible Text: Matthew 1:1-17 Characteristic: Hope Big Idea: Pin your hope to God's promises, not your presumptions. Author: Bob Kerrey
Date: August 17, 2003 Title: When God Doesn't Want to Hear Your Prayer Bible Text: Exodus 14:15 Characteristic: Faith Big Idea: Prayer is no substitute for faithful obedience. Author: Bob Kerrey
Date: June 11, 2006 Title: Living Today in Light of Tomorrow, Part 1 Bible Text: Daniel 7 & 8 Characteristic: Eternity Big Idea: Prophecy prompts praise. Author: Bob Kerrey
Date: December 16, 2007 Title: BUILDING CHARACTER: On Being Pure in Heart Bible Text: Matthew 5:8 Characteristic: Goodness/Integrity Big Idea: Pure hearts will see God. Author: Bob Kerrey
Date: March 18, 2007 Title: Questioning God's Provision Bible Text: Malachi 3:7-12 Characteristic: Stewardship Big Idea: Put your best to the test. Author: Bob Kerrey
Date: April 10, 2005 Title: How to Deal With Tough Times: Being Quick to Hear, Part 3 Bible Text: James 2:14-26 Characteristic: Giving Away My Life Big Idea: Put your faith to work. Author: Bob Kerrey
Date: December 10, 2006 Title: Rethinking Your Focus Bible Text: Philippians 4:8-9 Characteristic: Goodness/Integrity Big Idea: Put your mind on a diet and get some exercise. Author: Bob Kerrey
Date: November 19, 2006 Title: Rethinking Your Anxiety Bible Text: Philippians 4:4-7 Characteristic: Prayer Big Idea: Rejoice, relax, release, and rest. Author: Bob Kerrey
Date: December 30, 2007 Title: A Gift To Remember Bible Text: Luke 18:9-14 Characteristic: Humility Big Idea: Remember not what you have given, but what you have gotten. Author: Jeff Bauer
Date: February 18, 2007 Title: Questioning God's Love Bible Text: Malachi 1:1-5 Characteristic: Trinity Big Idea: Run down the aisle. Author: Bob Kerrey
Date: January 30, 2005 Title: How to Experience God More Fully: Distinguishing God's Spirit from Other Spirits Bible Text: 1 John 3:24-4:6 Characteristic: Spiritual Warfare Big Idea: Satan promotes a Christianity that divorces Jesus from the Christ and authority from the Bible. Author: Bob Kerrey
Date: March 9, 2008 Title: Bottom Dwellers: How to Deal with Hateful People Bible Text: Jonah 4:1-11 Characteristic: Compassion Big Idea: See from God's point of view; respond from God's plan of grace. Author: Bob Kerrey
Date: December 31, 2006 Title: Reconsidering Resolutions Bible Text: Luke 5:1-11 Characteristic: Giving My Life Away Big Idea: Self-improvement begins with self-removement Author: Jeff Bauer
Date: December 31, 2006 Title: Reconsidering Resolutions Bible Text: Luke 5:1-11 Characteristic: Giving Away My Life Big Idea: Self-improvement begins with self-removement Author: Jeff Bauer
Date: November 13, 2005 Title: Learning How to Walk: Follow the Leader Bible Text: Ephesians 5:1-6 Characteristic: Love Big Idea: Self-indulgent sensuality is the enemy of self-sacrificial love. Author: Bob Kerrey
Date: October 23, 2005 Title: An Attitude for Serving Bible Text: 2 Timothy 1:13-18 Characteristic: Giving away my life Big Idea: Serving is an expectation, not an option. Author: Patrick Gibbs
Date: January 29, 2006 Title: Why Do You Show Up at Church? Bible Text: Mark 3:1-6 Characteristic: Biblical Community Big Idea: Show up to serve, not just observe. Author: Lorne Zelyck
Date: June 26, 2005 Title: God's Hand for Servants Bible Text: 2 Timothy 1:5-12 Characteristic: Giving away my life Big Idea: Sincere faith serves. Author: Patrick Gibbs
Date: June 26, 2005 Title: God's Hand for Servants Bible Text: 2 Timothy 1:5-12 Characteristic: Giving away my life Big Idea: Sincere faith serves. Author: Patrick Gibbs
Date: March 16, 2008 Title: God's Hand for Servants Bible Text: 2 Timothy 1:5-12 Big Idea: Sincere faith serves. Author: Patrick Gibbs
Date: March 25, 2007 Title: Questioning God's Fairness Bible Text: Malachi 2:17-3:16 Characteristic: Patience Big Idea: Sometimes our cry for "Justice!" really means "Just us!" Author: Bob Kerrey
Date: October 26, 2003 Title: How Do Old Testament Laws Apply to Us? Bible Text: Exodus 19-20 Characteristic: Authority of the Bible Big Idea: Stand at the cross, not the mountain. Author: Bob Kerrey
Date: March 12, 2006 Title: Stay the Course Bible Text: 2 Timothy 2:1-10 Characteristic: Disciplined Life Big Idea: Stay the COurse; the mission's worth it. Author: Patrick Gibbs
Date: September 14, 2003 Title: When Do You Know You've Finally Arrived? Bible Text: Exodus 14-17 Characteristic: Christian Life Big Idea: Stop awfulizing and start realizing God is with you and He is enough for any circumstance. Author: Bob Kerrey
Date: September 10, 2006 Title: Rethinking Your Suffering Bible Text: Philippians 1:27-30 Characteristic: Faith Big Idea: Suffering is a grace disguised. Author: Bob Kerrey
Date: April 23, 2006 Title: Knowing When and How to Take a Stand Bible Text: Daniel 1 Characteristic: Relationship with the World Big Idea: Take a stand with grounded, gracious grit. Author: Bob Kerrey
Date: December 4, 2005 Title: Learning How to Walk: Dance with Your Partner, Part 1 Bible Text: Ephesians 5:22-24, 33b Characteristic: Family Living Big Idea: Take his lead, not his abuse. Respond respectfully. Author: Bob Kerrey
Date: October 30, 2005 Title: Learning How to Walk: Put on Your Good Shoes, Part 1 Bible Text: Ephesians 4:17-24 Characteristic: Self Control Big Idea: Take off the old; put on the new. Author: Bob Kerrey
Date: November 6, 2005 Title: Learning How to Walk: Put on Your Good Shoes, Part 2 Bible Text: Ephesians 4:25-32 Characteristic: Self Control Big Idea: Take off the old; put on the new. Author: Bob Kerrey
Date: August 12, 2007 Title: HARD KNOCKS: When You Can't See How God's Way Could Work Bible Text: Matthew 1:18-25 Characteristic: Faith Big Idea: The answer to impossible is Immanuel. Author: Bob Kerrey
Date: January 15, 2006 Title: Learning How to Walk: Step Up to the Bullies Bible Text: Ephesians 6:10-20 Characteristic: Spiritual Warfare Big Idea: The battlefield is relationships in our own camp. Author: Bob Kerrey
Date: February 12, 2006 Title: When We Ignore the Poor Bible Text: Proverbs 28:27 Characteristic: Compassion Big Idea: The body needs some hands and feet to go with the mouth. Author: Bob Kerrey
Date: October 1, 2006 Title: Rethinking Your Work Bible Text: A Study of Philippians 2:12-13 Characteristic: Disciplined Life Big Idea: The Christian life is a sailboat, not a lifeboat or a rowboat. Author: Bob Kerrey
Date: March 21, 2004 Title: The Passion: Did Jesus Exist? Bible Text: Various Characteristic: Authority of the Bible Big Idea: The crucifixion is not fiction. Author: Bob Kerrey
Date: October 17, 2004 Title: How to Experience God More Fully: Following the Example of John (A Dramatic Monologue)
Bible Text: I John Characteristic: Jesus Christ Big Idea: The First Shall Be Last Author: Bob Kerrey
Date: January 8, 2006 Title: The GOSPEL Bible Text: 1 Thessalonians 1:5-6 Characteristic: Relationship with world Big Idea: The gospel is a patnership, not an adjective. Author: Patrick Gibbs
Date: September 17, 2006 Title: Rethinking Your Ambition Bible Text: Philippians 2:1-4 Characteristic: Love Big Idea: The love shown to you must flow through you. Author: Bob Kerrey
Date: February 17, 2008 Title: A Fish Tale: Isn't the Bible Hard to Swallow? Bible Text: Jonah 1:17, 2:10 Characteristic: Authority of the Bible Big Idea: The miracle of Jonah points us to the miracle of Jesus. Author: Bob Kerrey
Date: January 27, 2008 Title: How Do the Commands of the Old Testament Apply to Us? Bible Text: Matthew 5:17-20 Characteristic: Jesus Christ Big Idea: This life is His story in progress. Author: Bob Kerrey
Date: December 11, 2004 Title: How to Experience God More Fully: Understanding Your Position in Christ, Part 1 Bible Text: 1 John 2:12-14 Characteristic: Christian Life Big Idea: Though our struggles are ongoing, our victory is assured. Author: Bob Kerrey
Date: October 31, 2004 Title: Thinking Rightly About the Bible, Part 2 Bible Text: 1 John 1:1-4 Characteristic: Authority of the Bible Big Idea: To apply God’s word is to experience His joy. Author: Bob Kerrey
Date: November 30, 2003 Title: Murder, He Wrote Bible Text: Exodus 20:13 Characteristic: Love Big Idea: To be unloving is murderous. Author: Bob Kerrey
Date: August 26, 2007 Title: HARD KNOCKS: When Relief Does Not Come Bible Text: Matthew 2:13-23 Characteristic: Patience Big Idea: To calm your heart, trace His hand. Author: Bob Kerrey
Date: November 11, 2007 Title: BUILDING CHARACTER: On Being One Who Mourns Bible Text: Matthew 5:4 Characteristic: Compassion Big Idea: To deaden the pain of sin is to miss the grace of healing. Author: Bob Kerrey
Date: October 24, 2004 Title: How to Experience God More Fully:
Thinking Rightly About the Bible, Part 1 Bible Text: 1 John 1:1-4 Characteristic: Authority of the Bible Big Idea: To forsake God’s Word is to forfeit His fellowship. Author: Bob Kerrey
Date: July 17, 2005 Title: Learning Who You Are: Adopted by the Father Bible Text: Ephesians 1:4-6 Characteristic: Trinity Big Idea: To know your Father is to know yourself. Author: Bob Kerrey
Date: September 3, 2006 Title: Rethinking Your Purpose Bible Text: Philippians 1:12-26 Characteristic: Jesus Christ Big Idea: To live is Christ; to die is gain. Author: Bob Kerrey
Date: June 18, 2006 Title: Living Today in Light of Tomorrow, Part 2 Bible Text: Daniel 9 Characteristic: Bible Study Big Idea: TPA today. Author: Bob Kerrey
Date: July 16, 2006 Title: The Unmerciful Slave Bible Text: Matthew 18:21-35 Characteristic: Forgiveness Big Idea: Transmit the forgiveness which you have received. Author: Lorne Zelyck
Date: March 6, 2005 Title: How to Deal With Tough Times: Seeing the Benefits Bible Text: James 1:1-12 Characteristic: Joy Big Idea: Trials are our teacher, not our torture. Author: Bob Kerrey
Date: December 2, 2007 Title: BUILDING CHARACTER: On Being One Who Hungers and Thirsts for Righteousness Bible Text: Matthew 5:6 Characteristic: Goodness/Integrity Big Idea: True righteousness must be a gift before it can become a practice. Author: Bob Kerrey
Date: November 21, 2004 Title: How to Experience God More Fully:
Understanding God’s Grace Bible Text:
1 John 2:1-2 Characteristic: Salvation by Grace Big Idea: Understanding grace discourages sin. Author: Bob Kerrey
Date: August 29, 2004 Title: Preparing to Pursue Our Purpose Bible Text: Acts 1:12-26 Characteristic: Prayer Big Idea: Wait for the serve, and play it as it comes. Author: Bob Kerrey
Date: April 16, 2006 Title: Overcoming the Herd Mentality Bible Text: Psalm 49 Characteristic: Salvation by Grace Big Idea: We are redeemed by faith alone in Christ alone. Author: Bob Kerrey
Date: May 21, 2006 Title: The Peril of Ignoring the Obvious Bible Text: Daniel 5 Characteristic: World Big Idea: We are responsible for what we know. Author: Bob Kerrey
Date: September 26, 2004 Title: How We Fit Into God's Plan: Displaying God's Grace Bible Text: Acts 2:44-45 Characteristic: Stewardship Big Idea: We cash in to head out Author: Bob Kerrey
Date: July 29, 2007 Title: Can A Person Find Hope Here? Bible Text: Romans 5:1-5 Characteristic: Hope Big Idea: We find hope in God's burdens, not His blessings Author: Jeff Bauer
Date: March 20, 2005 Title: How to Deal With Tough Times: Being Quick to Hear, Part 1 Bible Text: James 1:19a, 21-27 Characteristic: Goodness/Integrity Big Idea: We get a glimpse of God's goodness when we see our sin. Author: Jeff Bauer
Date: January 20, 2008 Title: What Is Our Role in this World as Christians? Bible Text: Matthew 5:13-16 Characteristic: World Big Idea: We give the world a taste and a glimpse of who Christ is. Author: Bob Kerrey
Date: September 19, 2004 Title: How We Fit Into God's Plan: Living in God's Family Bible Text: Acts 2:42-47 Characteristic: Biblical Community Big Idea: We Huddle Up to Head Out. Author: Bob Kerrey
Date: September 2, 2007 Title: HARD KNOCKS: When Religion Is the Problem, Not the Answer Bible Text: Matthew 3:1-12 Characteristic: World Big Idea: We need a transplant, not a makeover. Author: Bob Kerrey
Date: October 3, 2004 Title: Strategy for Family Living: A Fireside Chat Bible Text: Topical Characteristic: Family Living Big Idea: We want to become the church next door. Author: Bob Kerrey
Date: December 3, 2006 Title: Rethinking Your Conflicts Bible Text: Philippians 4:1-3 Characteristic: Peace Big Idea: We're going to have to die to live as one. Author: Bob Kerrey
Date: December 28, 2003 Title: On The Take Bible Text: Exodus 20:15 Characteristic: Stewardship Big Idea: We're managers, not owners. Author: Bob Kerrey
Date: September 16, 2007 Title: State of the Holy Union Address Bible Text: Mark 2:1-12 Characteristic: Discipleship Big Idea: We're moving step by step from the Barrier of Backs to the Wrecking Crew. Author: Bob Kerrey
Date: October 9, 2005 Title: Learning How to Walk: Stay Together with the Family, Part 2 Bible Text: Ephesians 4:7-16 Characteristic: Discipleship Big Idea: We're on a mission, not a cruise. Author: Bob Kerrey
Date: August 22, 2004 Title: Embracing Our Purpose in Life Bible Text: Acts 1:4-11 Characteristic: Church Big Idea: We're Witnesses, not Customers. Author: Bob Kerrey
Date: April 8, 2007 Title: How Good Is Good Enough? Bible Text: Topical Characteristic: World Big Idea: What if you're wrong? Author: Bob Kerrey
Date: March 23, 2008 Title: MORAL DILEMMAS: The Ethics of Anger Bible Text: Matthew 5:21-26 Characteristic: Peace Big Idea: What would Jesus undo? Author: Bob Kerrey
Date: July 24, 2005 Title: Learning Who You Are: Redeemed by the Son Bible Text: Ephesians 1:7-12 Characteristic: Trinity Big Idea: When lightening (grace) strikes, thunder (gratitude) follows. Author: Bob Kerrey
Date: April 24, 2005 Title: How to Deal With Tough Times: Being Slow to Anger, Part 1 Bible Text: James 4:1-5 Characteristic: Relationship with the World Big Idea: When the anger light comes on, check under the hood. Author: Bob Kerrey
Date: May 27, 2007 Title: One Last Thing Before I Die: This Is What's At Stake Bible Text: 2 Peter 1:8-11 Characteristic: Eternity Big Idea: When we add works to our faith on earth, God adds abundance to our entrance in heaven. Author: Bob Kerrey
Date: September 18, 2005 Title: Learning Who You Are: Cast for an Historic Role Bible Text: Ephesians 3:1-13 Characteristic: Church Big Idea: When you feel like giving up, zoom out. Author: Bob Kerrey
Date: November 4, 2007 Title: BUILDING CHARACTER: On Being Poor in Spirit Bible Text: Matthew 5:1-3 Characteristic: Humility Big Idea: When you hold out an empty cup, there' s more room for God to pour. Author: Bob Kerrey
Date: June 25, 2006 Title: Living Today in Light of Tomorrow, Part 3 Bible Text: Daniel 10-12 Characteristic: Trinity Big Idea: When you think you've had enough, know that God is enough. Author: Bob Kerrey
Date: October 15, 2006 Title: Rethinking Your Influence Bible Text: Philippians 2:14-18 Characteristic: Relationship with the World Big Idea: Work out your salvation with fear and trembling; don't waste it with grumbling and disputing. Author: Bob Kerrey
Date: November 25, 2007 Title: Thanksgiving: A Time to Worship Bible Text: Psalm 100 Characteristic: Worship Big Idea: Worshipping together is a matter of obedience, not preference. Author: Patrick Gibbs
Date: November 27, 2005 Title: Learn How to Walk: Watch Your Step, Part 2 Bible Text: Ephesians 5:15-21 Characteristic: Bible Study Big Idea: You already have all of Him; now He wants all of you. Author: Bob Kerrey
Date: January 7, 2007 Title: Rethinking Your Money Bible Text: Philippians 4:14-20 Characteristic: Stewardship Big Idea: You can't take it with you, but you can send it ahead. Author: Bob Kerrey
Date: June 3, 2007 Title: One Last Thing Before I Die: Don't Be Fooled, Part 1 Bible Text: 2 Peter 1:16-21 Characteristic: Authority of the Bible Big Idea: You do well to heed the Bible as a light. Author: Bob Kerrey
Date: December 5, 2004 Title: How to Experience God More Fully: Loving One Another
Bible Text: 1 John 2:7-11 Characteristic: Love Big Idea: You may be the only loving person someone ever sees. Author: Bob Kerrey
Date: April 30, 2006 Title: Courageous Leadership at Crunch Time Bible Text: Daniel 2 Characteristic: Prayer Big Idea: You'll get more done on your knees than on the run. Author: Bob Kerrey
Date: November 18, 2007 Title: BUILDING CHARACTER: On Being Gentle Bible Text: Matthew 5:5 Characteristic: Gentleness Big Idea: You're better off not going off. Author: Bob Kerrey
Date: October 7, 2007 Title: What Does Jesus Mean When He Says, "Follow Me"? Bible Text: Matthew 4:18-22 Characteristic: Discipleship Big Idea: You've got to drop your net to take up your cross. Author: Bob Kerrey
Date: December 7, 2003 Title: Your Sexual Security Number Bible Text: Exodus 20:14 Characteristic: Self Control Big Idea: Your Sexual Security Number is one. Author: Bob Kerrey
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