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Archive for April, 2008

Bible Drill Wednesday: Fan Into Flame

Wednesday, April 23rd, 2008

I have been thinking a lot about Pastor Mark’s sermon this weekend - I must say, while he was exhorting all of us to achieve our God-given potential by “fanning into flame” the gifts with which we are blessed, I couldn’t help but recognize that leaders have a tremendous opportunity to help others reach their [...]

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Weekend Summary: April 19 - 20, 2008

Monday, April 21st, 2008

WORSHIP
(Ballston location)
How Awesome is the Lord Most High
King Of Glory
Mighty To Save
Be Thou My Vision
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Spring Semester Small Groups - Check out a full list of groups, times, and locations. If you have any questions or would like more information on how you can get involved, email Heather.
Variety Show - The Annual NCC Variety Show is [...]

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The future of evangelism

Sunday, April 20th, 2008

Another Perspectives quote for you, this time coming from “Evangelism: The Leading Partner” by Samuel Hugh Moffett:
“One of the happiest lessons I ever learned about evangelism came not from a professional evangelist, but from a watermelon vendor.
It was in a Korean village, and my wife came up to ask him how much a watermelon cost. [...]

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The Altar

Sunday, April 20th, 2008

Got another quote for y’all from my seminary reading. This comes from the Perspectives book (if we do Perspectives at NCC this fall or any time in the future — DO IT! You won’t regret it). This is from an article titled “On Turning Muslim Stumbling Blocks into Stepping Stones” by Warren [...]

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Showdown at High Noon…

Friday, April 18th, 2008

…actually, it will be one hour later– 1pm is the time. My small group has challenged Lisa Overman’s small group to a game of kickball. We’d love to invite anyone and everyone to come see the Neighborhoods and Nations crew run faster, stronger, and better than lions as the Chase the Lion group crumbles on [...]

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This is Part 11 of our Spring Leadership Lesson Series: Radical Hospitality. As we lead our groups and ministries, we must strive to forcefully advance the Kingdom of God through strategic evangelism, exponential discipleship, and sacrificial service. Hospitality is on the front lines of such an advance.
Today, we will pick the brains of some of [...]

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Bible Drill Wednesday: Overview of 2 Timothy

Wednesday, April 16th, 2008

Last week we examined Paul’s first epistle (letter) to Timothy. In writing the book of 2 Timothy (around A.D. 64), Paul found himself in a new set of circumstances. He was nearing the end of his ministry and his life, and Timothy was heavy on his heart. In this letter, Paul passes the baton of [...]

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