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A First Century Job Description for Twenty-First Century Pastors

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Go Global: The Great Commission

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THE ART OF WORDS

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THE ART OF ROMANCE

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Are you looking forward to Christmas? Matthew 2:1-23

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A Heart For God: The Son of David

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A Heart For God: A Generous Heart 1 Samuel 30

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A Heart For God: A Courageous Heart  1 Samuel 17

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A Heart For God: A Contrite Heart 2 Samuel 11-12

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How to Benefit from the Bible

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A Heart For God: Surviving the Cave 1 Samuel 21-24

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  Heroes of History: Nehemiah
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  Heroes of History: Esther
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  Heroes of History: Moses
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  Heroes of History: Joseph
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Honouring God, Part 4 The Practice of Servanthood Philippians 2:5-11
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Honouring God, Part 3

Wisdom That Honours God  James 3:13-18

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Honouring God, Part 2

Speech That Honours God   James 3:1-12

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Honouring God, Part 1

Faith That Honours God James 2:14-26

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Developing a Faith that Works, Part 2

How to Triumph Over Temptations James 1:12-18

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Developing a Faith that Works, Part 1 How to Profit from your Problems James 1:1-12
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Tough Questions 4 Aren't all religions basically the same? Luke 20:9-19
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Tough Questions 3 What gives life real meaning and purpose? Luke 19:11-27
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Tough Questions 2 Why are so many Christians hypocrites? Luke 18:9-14
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Easter Sunday The King Still Has One More Move
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Forty Days of Friendship, Week 6 How to Develop and Share Your Story Acts 26:4-23
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Forty Days of Friendship, Week 5 The Truth Your Friends Need To Hear
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Forty Days of Friendship, Week 4 Finding the Evangelistic Style that Fits You
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Forty Days of Friendship, Week 3 The Importance of Proximity John 4:1-42
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Forty Days of Friendship, Week 2 A Formula For Reaching Your Friends Matt 5:13-16
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Forty Days of Friendship, Week 1

Your Friends Matter to God Luke 15:1-32

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  The Invitation of a Lifetime Luke 14:1-24
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  The Meaning of Love  Luke 10:25-37
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The Seed of Change Luke 8:1-15

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How to Make Sense of the Christmas Rush Luke 2:1-20

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  The Fullness of the Spirit
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The Gifts of the Spirit: How can I make a difference in this world?

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The Promise of the Spirit Based on Nicky Gumbell's Questions of Life (1993) ch.9

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  Debate with God: A Question of Obedience Malachi 3:6-3:12
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Debate with God: A Question of Justice Malachi 2:17-3:6
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  Debate with God: A Question of Faithfulness Malachi 2:10-16
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  Debate with God: A question of love Malachi 1:1-5
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  Helen Don or Winston : Who would Jesus vote for?
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  How's Your Vision? Mark 8:22-26
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  Passing the Discipleship Test Luke 5.1-10
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Extreme Makeover: Soul Edition (Episode 7) How to handle criticism: Jesus on judging Matthew 7:1-5
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Extreme Makeover: Soul Edition (Episode 6) How to stop worrying (and start living): Jesus on anxiety Matthew 6:25-34
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Extreme Makeover: Soul Edition (Episode 5) How to live with integrity: Jesus on faithfulness Matthew 5:27-37
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Extreme Makeover: Soul Edition (Episode 4) How to manage money: Jesus on ambition Matthew 6:19-24  
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Extreme Makeover: Soul Edition (Episode 3) How to handle anger: Jesus on conflict   Matthew 5:21-26; 38-48
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Extreme Makeover: Soul Edition (Episode 2) How to live with purpose: Jesus on mission Matthew 5:7-18
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Extreme Makeover: Soul Edition (Episode 1) How to be really really happy: Jesus on Attitude Matthew 5:1-6
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Christianity for Sceptics: Part 6

Word of God or Fairy Tale: can I trust the Bible? (Mother's Day)

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Christianity for Sceptics: Part 5 Unlocking The Da Vinci Code : Does Christianity Oppress Women? Luke 7:36-50
Christianity for Sceptics: Part 4 Civil Unions & Gay Marriage: What is a Christian attitude to homosexuality?
Christianity for Sceptics: Part 3

Fact vs Faith: Is there a Conflict between Science and Christianity?

Christianity for Sceptics: Part 2 Mohammed Buddha or Jesus : Is Jesus the only way to God? Acts 4:8-12
Christianity for Sceptics: Part 1 Tsunamis and sickness: If there's a God why is there suffering?

The Resurrection: is it True and does it Matter? Matthew 28:1-20

Father Forgive Them Luke 23:26-49
How to hear God's voice 1 Samuel 3:1-21
Thinking fast: Turbo-charging your prayer life Matthew 6:16-18

Poverty to Power: Using Scripture When We Pray Ephesians 1.15-23

Prayer Changes Things Amos 7:1-3; Ezekiel 22:30-31; Rev 8:1-5

Teach us to pray Matthew 6:5-13

Learning to Wait Isaiah 40:27-31
Responding to Divine Interruptions Part 2 Joseph - Matthew 1:18-25
Why I'm a Christian: Grace (The story of Mary)
Guidance: How does it work? Acts 9:32-11:18
The conversion of Saul:turning the world upside down (Part 7) Acts 9:1-30
Ruth: the real meaning of love Ruth 4
Ruth: divine providence or human responsibility? Ruth 2-3
Ruth: a woman who changed the world Ruth 1:1-22
Self-Denial: Shine the Light  1 Peter 3:15
Self Denial: Live in the Light 1 John 2:3-11
Light of the World ... Self Denial: Part 1 John 1:1-18

We can make a difference ...  by reaching out a hand Acts 8:26-40

Making a difference by . laying down our lives Acts 6:8-8:1

Making a difference by . being honest with ourselves and God   Acts 5:1-11

We can make a difference . by standing up for what we believe in    Acts 3:1-4:31   

The Butterfly Effect: Make a difference . by depending on God's Spirit   Acts 1:1-2:41

CREATED TO BECOME LIKE CHRIST    The Purpose Driven Life - Part 4
FORMED FOR GOD'S FAMILY The Purpose Driven Life - Part 3
PLANNED FOR GOD'S PLEASURE  The Purpose Driven Life - Part 2 
WHAT ON EARTH AM I HERE FOR? The Purpose Driven Life - Part 1
Samson: People Who Made History (Part 4) Judges 13-16
History swings on small hinges  Judges 9-12
GIDEON - The making of a hero  Judges 6-8
People Who Made History Part I  Judges 1-5
How to be a Great Teacher  Proverbs 3:13-19
Five Simple Steps for Resolving Complex Conflicts   Matthew 18:15-20
Breaking Down Barriers: Inclusion    Matthew 15:21-28
Why Forgive? Matthew 18.21-35
Making the Right Decision   Proverbs 3:5-6
The Word Made Speechless   John 1:1-18
A world-changing church    Acts 2:42-47
Improving your serve Mark 10:32-45
Possessed Mark 10:17-31
How to get into Heaven Mark 10:13-16
The Secret of Success Mark 9:30-50
Strangled by Stress? Mark 9:14-29
A New View from the Mountaintop Mark 9:2-13
Who do you say I am? Mark 8:27-38
Our Father is . (Father's Day)
Call Me Loyal Part VI    Daniel 6
truth or tolerance?
Call Me Loyal Part V - pride comes before a fall  Daniel 5
And then some . Genesis 24Colossians 3:22-24
Call Me Loyal Part (Part 4)  Daniel 4:4-37
You are loved     Ephesians 3.1-21
Self Denial: Go Global   Luke 24.36-49
Self Denial: Go Further  Luke 5:1-11
Call Me Loyal (Part 3) Daniel 3:1-30
Call Me Loyal (Part 2) Daniel 2:1-49
Call Me Loyal        Daniel 1:1-21
Faith Under Fire: the fellowship on a journey  1 Peter 5:1-11
Interrupting Heaven   Revelation 8:1-5
Growing Like Jesus Luke 2:41-52
Keep on Praying  1 Samuel 1:1-20 (Mothers' Day)
What if Jesus really did rise from the dead?   Mark 16:1-8
Why did Jesus die?   Mark 14-15
Faith Under Fire: living in the light of eternity  1 Peter 4:7-11
Faith Under Fire: the reason for hope 1 Peter 3:13-4:6
War and Peace: A Christian Response to the War in Iraq
Romans 12:14-13:4

Faith Under Fire: Living Such Good Lives That...
1 Peter 2:11-3:7

Faith Under Fire: Living With Integrity in a Disintegrating World    1 Peter 1:12-25
Faith Under Fire: Living as Christians in a Post-Christian World     1 Peter1:1-1:12

A Life and Death Fight to the Finish  Ephesians 6.10-20

If you want to walk on water ... You've got to get out of the boat   Matthew 14:22-33
Cheering on Our Teachers Proverbs 3:13-18
Benefits for Believers    Ephesians 1.1-23

Where can we find Jesus this Christmas?   Matthew 2:1-12

Christmas: Has God got a surprise for you?   Matthew1:18-25

Christmas: what can you learn from a family tree?     Matthew 1.1-17

faith@work. R.I.P: resting in peace doing more and enjoying it less
Who am I? The Image of God    Genesis 1.26-28
faith@work. facing conflict
faith@work: the other six days. the Church's work: the coming 12 months
faith@work: the other six days. How do you view your work? A biblical overview
Why bother with baptism?  Acts 2:36-41
A life worth living ... Philippians 4:4-9
Jesus Mohammed and Buddha - A Christian response to the "problem" of other religions
A life worth living ... is a life that makes followers of Jesus  Philippians 3:1-4:1
A life worth living ... is a life lived for others  Philippians 1:27 - 2:18
A life worth living ... is a life lived for the honour of God  Philippians 1.1-26
HIStory: the story of a God who ... reveals his glory Exodus 33.18 - 34.35
HIStory: the story of a God who ... rejects competitors Exodus 32.1 - 33.17
HIStory: the story of a God who ... enters a covenant with his people  Exodus 19.1-24.18
HIStory: the story of a God who ... guides his people through the desert Exodus 13.17 - 14.31
HIStory: the story of a God who ... frees his people to worship him   Exodus 7.1-13.16; 25-31; 35.1-40.33
HIStory: the story of a God who ... calls and empowers his people  Exodus 3.1-5.21
HIStory: the story of a God who ... designs a destiny for his people Exodus 1.1-2.25 5.22-7.5
"Someone's stolen my baby!" 1 Kings 3.16-28 Mother's Day
The Kingdom of Heaven: Who Could Ask for Anything More? Matthew 20.1-16
The Greatest Victory Ever Won 1 Cor 15.20-2651-58
The Cross: the greatest love ever shown Romans 5.1-11
What makes a great gift?  Luke 20:45-21:4
How do you measure beauty?
Get Real!  Matthew 6.1-18 
New life for new people (Part 2) - Faithfulness  Matthew 5.27-37
Get a life!  God's prescription for happiness.  Matthew 5.1-12
Certain in an uncertain world Romans 8.28-39
What does Christmas tell us about God?  Luke 2.1-20
Joy to the world?  Luke 1.26-56
Christmas - the True Meaning  John 1.1-18
Changing the Unchangeable Nehemiah 2.1-9
Where's the worth in work?  Genesis 1-3; Colossians 3.22-4.1
The AIM series What on earth is the church to do: Grow   Matthew 28.16-20
The AIM series What on earth is the church to do: Gather  John 1.1-18
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What on earth is the church to do: Go  John 1.1-18

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Taking aim: Glorify Romans 12.1-8

Faith under fire (Terrorist attack in America)
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