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Stockholm Syndrome #20080814
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| We are amazed when we learn that after robbers in Stockholm, Sweden held 3 people hostage in a bank for 5 days when freed, the hostages took the side of the robbers. And yet we see the same kind of behavior all around us all the time. Might you have a touch of the Stockholm Syndrome. |
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Enthusiasm and Passionate Spirituality #20080731
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| Enthusiasm must be an important ingredient of Spirituality. The word even means "God in us." How do we find enthusiasm in a world of overloaded schedules and distraction? Actually, enthusiasm comes from following certain principles. If we follow the principles enthusiasm is a natural result. When we are not enthusiastic for God, it's because we are out of sync with the natural laws that pertain. Learn from this presentation how a congregation and individuals can become more enthused about the faith and the work. |
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Prayer and Passionate Spirituality #20080717
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| Most Christians claim to follow the New Testament model in all things -- including congregational worship. One of the things the early church did was praying together for the work. Is it any wonder that they were a group infused with spiritual passion? Many of us today are uncomfortable with such prayer, so we put all thoughts of it aside. Is it any wonder that so many of us lack spiritual passion? |
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God's Kind of Spirituality #20080703
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| One of the most important aspects of congregational health is spiritual passion as experienced by everyone in the congregation. Passion is liveliness and everyone likes being in it's presence. When new people come into a group of people with passion, they tend to pick up on it and feel alive too. Passion attracts people, and consequently leads to congregational growth. |
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Paranoia #20080619
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| It's been said,"I might be paranoid, but they are still out to get me." That's part of the problem with paranoid delusions -- sometimes they have a basis in reality. The Word of God tells us that it divides truth from error, delusion from reality. What does the Bible say about Paranoia? Listen to this informative exposition on this mental health issue. |
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Leading by Empowering #20080605
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| Business, the military, sports teams all function well under autocratic leadership. New evidence indicates that families, churches and congregations function well under an empowering leadership model. See indications of this kind of leadership in the New Testament. |
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Leading by Serving #20080522
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| Psychologists and, more recently, brain scientists tell us the only way to learn empathy is by experiencing it from others. The Bible tells us that service is learned in the same limited way. We learn to serve by being served. That is most probably why Jesus told his diciples to deemphasize leading and lording in their minds, focusing instead on serving. |
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Leading by Example #20080508
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| God's Kind of Leadership -- knowing the right thing to do and doing it. The power of the lived Christian life is much greater than most realize. Learn more in this presentation. |
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God's Kind of Leadership #20080424
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| The business management literature tells us tell us that there are four styles of leadership. We are told that each style works well for various situations. For example, an authoritarian style works in the military. Which style would you think works well in the Church? Jesus tells us which style to use at church and at home. Which style is it? Are you using it? |
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Underground Railroad #20080410
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| Have you been to the mall lately? If so, you probably saw lots of teens there. Did you notice that they dress differently than adults, wear their hair differently, talk differently, listen to different music, etc.? Why is that? Why do the younger people in our culture seem so separated from the adults? This pheonomenon is realtively new in human history. And there are still many cultures today that include children and teens into adult culture. Is this a good thing or bad? How does it affect the Church and the faith development of church children? |
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Borderline Personality #20080327
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| Borderline Personality Disorder is becoming more common and more well-known to the public. What is it? What causes it? What can be done about it? And what implications does BPD hold for Christians who may have it? This presentation is one in a series on Mental Health and the Bible. |
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Spiritual Gifts Today #20080313
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| God tells us clearly that he gives us spiritual gifts with which to accomplish the work of the Church. Yet many Christians shy away from the entire subject. Why? Because nearly everything about the use of these gifts is difficult. It's hard to figure out what our gift is, how to use it to the benefit of the congregation rather than self, how not to be overcome with self-importance, etc. Still, the only way we will ever accomplish our mission as members of the Body of Christ is to understand our gift! |
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Using Your Gifts #20080228
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| Many shy away from some of God's most powerful attributes -- spiritual gifts. Yes they are all attributes of Christ. And we are afraid to use them because we have seen some use them improperly. And yet, there is a way to use them for the good of all. |
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Finding Your Gifts #20080214
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| It's a revelation to realize that God promises to give each of us a gift we can use to serve him. But how do we learn what our gift is and how to use it? This presentation provides information and suggestions about how to the process of learning about our gifts. |
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About Spiritual Gifts #20080131
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| One of the greatest gifts God has given goes unused and unappreciated by many Christians. This presentation shows how God has given us all a way to be a fully functioning and productive part of the Church. |
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God's Kind of Ministry #20080117
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| Jesus told us he came to serve us. It follows then that serving is one of the most important aspects of Christian life. The verb, minister, means "to serve." Accordingly, and out of His great love for us, God has given us special abilities so that all of us can be successful in this important Christian characteristic. |
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The Restitution of All Things #20080103
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| We look forward to the return of Christ as a first time event. And yet Peter tells us that Christ's return will accomplish a restitution. This presention explains this biblical truth as portrayed in the biblical holyday plan of salvation. |
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Applying God's Love #20071220
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| We may have heard the expression "It works if you work it." The same is true of godly love. Love is the most powerful force in the universe because God and love are the same thing, according to the Apostle John. But, love is of no benefit to anyone if we don't apply it in our actions. This aspect of the series covers application. |
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Defining God's Love #20071206
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| In the English language the word, "love" has perhaps more meanings and nuances than any other. We are told "God is love" in scripture. What exactly does that mean? An important question, given that we are to become Godly beings. This presentation, explores a precise, and biblical meaning of the word. |
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God's Kind of Love #20071122
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| We are beginning a new and extensive series with this presentation. Through the series we will examine in detail the eight qualities of Church Health as defined by Natural Church Development and we will see how congregations and individuals may grow in these eight qualities. The first quality we will examine is "Loving Relationships." Since God is developing His own kind of love in us, we will start there. |
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God's Plan for Us #20071108
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| This presentation draws us back to what is truely important in life. Modern Christianity, has turned into a "gimme" religion. It's all about what we can get out of it, rather than the service ethic Jesus taught about. |
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With the Windows Open #20071025
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| We read the well-known story about Daniel and the lion's den and we think the story is about Daniel's courage under threat. But there is more--way more. And it all applies to our lives today. |
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Trauma #20071011
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| Life presents us, at times, with events that challenge our abilities to cope with them. When the stressor exceeds our ability to cope, the mind can be traumatized. Some times the trauma is so significant that we never fully recover. Jesus spoke of a need to heal those who are broken hearted. Even though it is can be difficult to recover from some traumatic events, there is a way to promote healing. This presentation gives specific, helpful information. |
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Self-Image #20070927
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| Self-esteem has been a hotly debated question for many years. Opinions vary widely. What does the Bible say about self-esteem? How should a Christian view the self? How can we raise children who have a confident yet humble view of themselves? Where do self-confidence and faith in God meet? Or do they? How do adults who suffered a crushed spirit as a child recover? |
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Narcissism #20070913
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| Paul said that in the last days people would be lovers of selves more than lovers of God, cruel and without natural affection. He described what mental health workers call "narcissim." This mental health issue seriously impacts a person's life and their spiritual development. |
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Shame #20070830
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| When Adam and Eve realized they were naked they hid themselves. Where they ashamed? Was it appropriate shame? When is shame helpful and when is it harmful? How does shaming children affect them spiritually? |
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Jesus' Human Experience #20070816
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| Christians often think of what it is like to be like the risen Christ, perfect, immortal, and all powerful. But do we stop to think about what his human experience was like? Doing so adds a dimension to our understanding of his graciousness. |
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Anger #20070802
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| This presentation explores the psychology and the theology of anger. If you have, or anyone you know has, ever had a problem with anger, this presentation can help. |
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Guilt #20070705
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| When is it healthy to feel guilty and when is it a problem? When is lack of guilt healthy and when a problem? What about guilt and Christians? Since Christ has washed way the sins of those who have committed themselves to Him, is it appropriate to feel guilty for sins of the past? |
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Six Parenting Principles #20070621
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| There is much material written about parenting. Some of it works and some doesn't. Here are six principles that work when applied in the proper context. |
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Anxiety #20070607
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| Jesus told us to "be anxious for nothing." Yet there are multilple millions of dollars worth of anxiety medication dispensed every year. We are plagued with it. What causes anxiety? In what ways does it disrupt spritual health and growth? How can we overcome anxiety? |
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Justified and Sanctified #20070524
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| Why do some Christians orient themselves toward grace and away from the law, while others focus on obedience to the law as a way to salvation? Neither view is the complete picture of God's salvation plan. |
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True Spirituality, Part 14: Peace #20070510
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| This presentation is the last in a series about things that are important to God, but often overlooked by Christians. We wrangle over postion, power, doctrine,etc. when God values peace more than all of these. |
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Arrested Development #20070426
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| When children are not taken care of properly their development is sometimes slowed or arrested. Can Christians can suffer spiritual developmental arrest if they don't take care of their spiritual lives? |
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| Human Nature - Good or Bad? Part 2 #20070329 |
| Some people believe that humans are evil from birth. If that is true, why did Jesus us a little child as an example of how converted adults are to act? |
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| Human Nature - Good or Bad? Part 1 #20070315 |
| Some people believe that humans are evil from birth. If that is true, why did Jesus us a little child as an example of how converted adults are to act? |
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| For Introverts and Those Who Love Them #20060118 |
| According to new scientific evidence, introverts and extroverts are quite different. What are the differences? Which one are you? |
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| True Spirituality, Part 10: Justice #20061221 |
| Jesus told the Pharisees that justice was one of the most important aspects of the law, something they had not focused on enough in their personal lives. |
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| Rupture and Repair, Part 2 #20061221 |
| When relationships are damaged, it often seems like nothing can be done to repair them. But often that is not true. Listen to this presentation to learn what can be done. |
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| Rupture and Repair, Part 1 #20061122 |
| When relationships are damaged, it often seems like nothing can be done to repair them. But often that is not true. Listen to this presentation to learn what can be done. |
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| Encouragement #20061026 |
| If we think of encouragement as a way to motivate people to action, it follows that knowing how to encourage others is an important skill. Learn more about encouragement in this presentation. |
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| Life Tasks, Part 4: Friendship #20060831 |
| Abraham was God's friend. The disciples were Jesus' friends. Friendship is a core relationship in God's scheme of things. Learn more about it in this presentation. |
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| Life Tasks, Part 3: Work and Leisure #20060803 |
| Is work a mundane topic, or is it vital to mental and spiriual health? This presentation explores the importance of work and leisure and details what makes for good working conditions. |
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| True Spirituality, Part 4: Life is About Relationships #20060720 |
| At times it seems like everything in Christianity has been turned upside down. For example, church budgets and politics often come ahead of people. What is really important to God? We were created for a relationship with a relational God. This truth implies that our relationship with God and our relationships with each other come ahead of many of the things we deem more important. |
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| Life Tasks, Part 2: Self-Direction #20060706 |
| Should Christians be capable of self-direction or is the the job of the Holy Spirit? This presentation explores an important area of spiritual health. |
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| Life Tasks, Part 1: Spirituality #20060608 |
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