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Life According to Jim

A practical guide to Godly living from the book of James

Live not going the way you planned? Have you stalled-out in your life and don't know where to turn to for help? Try "Life According to Jim." You'll learn to live life on purpose, and for the greatest purpose.

August 1, 2010 ~

A Practical Guide to Godly Living

August 8, 2010 ~

Living a Life of Triumph in the Midst of Trials

August 15, 2010 ~

Temptation: Who is to Blame?

August 22, 2010 ~

Guarding Your Heart

August 29, 2010 ~

Not Playing Favorites - Is This Really in the Bible?

September 5, 2010 ~

Living Faith verses a Dead Faith: Which One Do You Have?

September 12, 2010 ~

Regaining Focus on What Really Matters

"Hometown Patriots" Luncheon follows services

September 19, 2010 ~

Life is Short - What are you Living For?

September 26, 2010 ~

Taming the Tongue

October 3, 2010 ~

Living a Life of Authentic Wisdom

October 10, 2010 ~

Liveing Life with the Wrong Motivation

October 17, 2010 ~

Revive Us Again

part of the ReStart Revival from October 17 through 20

October 24, 2010 ~

Facing Trials with Patience

October 31, 2010 ~

Life and Prayer - Why Prayer Matters

Trunk or Treat in the evening

 

 

 

Upcoming Sermon Series

 

Life According to Jim - from the book of James in the New Testament

 

 

Previous Sermon Series

 

2010 Sermon Overview

 

Middle East Meltdown

July 25, 2010

In 2008, Cicero Christian Church presented a 3-part sermon series on prophesies surrounding the middle east entitled Middle East Meltdown. This sermon can be considered a companion prophecy-based sermon to that series. Click here for Middle East Meltdown overview from 2008.

This week's main points: Keep Your Eyes on Israel and Islam, Rise of Apostate Christianity and a Godless Culture, Rise of Technology and Persecution

 

 

Counterfeit (part 2)

"...Watch out that no one deceives you..."
~ Matthew 24:4 ~

Are there many ways to heaven? Do all religions lead to the same place? This sermon series will begin on Easter Sunday and it will examine the different counterfeit religions out there that claim to give you power to overcome death and live for eternity.

 

Two additional sermons complete the Counterfeit series. Part one covered Authentic Christianity, The Church of Oprah, Mormonism, Islam, and Scientology and was presented in April, 2010.

July 11, 2010

Prosperity Gospel

July 18, 2010

Jehovah's Witnesses

 

A booklet containing all 8 topics in the Counterfeit series is available by clicking here.

Individual Booklets are available by clicking here.

 

 

 

In God We Trust

July 4, 2010

Three reasons why we trust in God.

John Adams, our US President and a signer of the Declaration of Independence
wrote this in a letter to his wife, Abigail, on July 3, 1776

“{This day in} July, 1776 will be the most memorable epoch in the history of America. I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated by succeeding generations as the great anniversary festival. It ought to be commemorated, as the Day of Deliverance, by solemn acts of devotion to God Almighty. It ought to be solemnized with pomp and parade, with shows, games, sports, guns, bells, bonfires and illuminations, from one end of this continent to the other, from this time forward forever.”

 

 

Extraordinary

2 Corinthians 5:7 - We live by faith, not by sight!

May 9, 2010

Extraordinary Faith ~ I Corinthians 15:1-4

Mother's Day

Devotional Booklet passed out and available by clicking here.

May 16, 2010

Extraordinary Peace ~ 2 Peter 2:1-3

May 23, 2010

Extraordinary Grace ~ Ephesians 2:4-10

May 30, 2010

Extraordinary Love

June 6, 2010

Extraordinary Youth

Chad Allen will be preaching

Graduates will be honored

June 13, 2010

Experiencing Worship

Pastor Doug Wiggers and the Worship Choir will present "Experiencing God"

June 20, 2010

Extraordinary Leadership

Ben Radant will be preaching

Father's Day

June 27, 2010

Extraordinary Legacy

Steven Hancock will be preaching, on this his final Sunday in paid ministry, and a celebration of his retirement with a luncheon after service.

One worship service at 9:30am

 

 

 

Counterfeit (part 1)

"...Watch out that no one deceives you..."
~ Matthew 24:4 ~

Are there many ways to heaven? Do all religions lead to the same place? This sermon series will begin on Easter Sunday and it will examine the different counterfeit religions out there that claim to give you power to overcome death and live for eternity.

April 4, 2010 ~

Authentic: One Savior, One Truth, One Way

April 11, 2010 ~

Counterfeit: The Church of Oprah

Faith: This sermon will focus on the destructive influence of our culture upon the modern day understanding of the Gospel by the average Christian.

click here for the Counterfeit: Church of Oprah booklet

April 18, 2010

Counterfeit: Joseph Smith

Mormon: Understanding the differences between Christianity and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.

click here for the Counterfeit: Mormon booklet

April 25, 2010

Counterfeit: Muhammed

Islam: Understanding the differences between Christianity and the Islamic faith.

click here for the Counterfeit: Islam booklet

May 2, 2010

Counterfeit: L Ron Hubbard

Scientology: Understanding the heretical and false teachings of Scientology.

click here for the Counterfeit: Scientology booklet

 

Two additional sermons - Prosperity Gospel and Jehovah's Witnesses - were presented July 4 & 11, 2010. A booklet containing all subjects: Authentic gospel, Church of Oprah, Mormonism, Islam, Scientology, Prosperity Gospel and Jehovah's Witnesses will be available on July 18.

 

 

J-Walking

"Whoever claims to walk in Him should walk as Jesus did."
1 John 2:6

1 John 2:6; Matthew 5, 6, 7

The purpose of this series is to help each Christian establish a basic and solid foundation in order to passionately pursue God. We will focus on the most basic components of walking with Jesus, like Jesus, and for Jesus.

January 17, 2010 ~

Laying the Foundation - Matthew 7:24-27

introduction of the "I Can't Dance" parody (scroll down)

January 24, 2010 ~

The Witnessing Effect - Matthew 5:13-16

January 31, 2010 ~

Sticks and Stones and Words that Hurt - Matthew 5:21-26

"Youth Sunday," with youth leading worship and Chad Allen, Youth Minister, bringing the sermon (topic may change)

February 7, 2010 ~

The Reality of Sin - Matthew 5:17-20, 7:13-14

February 14, 2010 ~

Loving the Unlovable - Matthew 5:43-48

February 21, 2010 ~

Motive Matters - Matthew 6:1-4

 

J-Walking
31-Day
Gospel Bible
Reading Challenge

read the Gospels in a "Harmony of the Gospels" manner prior to Easter.

- click here for details and guide

February 28, 2010 ~

Prayer: Wrong Way, Right Way, Which Way? - Matthew 6:5-13, 7:7-12

Bible Reading Challenge Begins

March 7, 2010 ~

The Forgiveness Factor - Matthew 6:14-15

March 14, 2010 ~

Jesus, Worry, and You - Matthew 6:25-34

March 21, 2010 ~

Beware: False Prophets are Coming - Matthew 7:15-23

Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 27 from 3:30p to 4:30p - outside if weather cooperates, in the family life center otherwise. Hunt is for children thorugh grade 5.

March 28, 2010 ~

This is a Message for You, not Me - Matthew 7:1-5


 

I Can't Dance Parody

Bright sun beaming down
Spreading Jesus’ love as I’m walkin around
That Devil wants to make me sweat
Trying to get close, hasn’t gotten me yet

I can’t dance, I can’t talk
Only thing about me is the way I walk
I can’t dance I can’t sing
I just follow Jesus with everything

I Serve and Teach and Reach
The Spirit’s talking to me as I’m starting to preach
I’ve got my Bible and my KIP shirt
Kindness in Progress as I shovel some dirt

But I can’t dance, I can’t talk
Only thing about me is the way I walk
I can’t dance I can’t sing
I just follow Jesus with ever…

Oh I’m getting my heart in the right place
You never know who’s lookin’ on

 

A waitress spills a drink on my shoes
Set a good example, temper do not lose
Then Jesus comes shining through
Never thought so much could happen just talkin’ to you

But I can’t dance, I can’t talk
Only thing about me is the way I walk
I can’t dance I can’t sing
I just follow Jesus with everything

And I know my hearts in the right place
You never know who’s lookin’ on

I walk like Jesus
Every time and place

No, I can’t dance, I can’t talk
Only thing about me is the way I walk
I can’t dance I can’t sing
I just follow Jesus with everything

I can walk… I can’t dance
no no no I can’t dance

 

Mission 2020

January 3, 2010 ~ 2020 Spiritual Vision

January 10, 2010 ~ Mission 2020

Mission 2020 Introduction Booklet - passed out to all in the service on Sunday morning. Click here for a pdf file of the booklet, or click here for online content of the booklet.

Mission 2020 F.A.S.T. Ministry Booklet - click here for pdf of booklet

Mission 2020 Restart Ministry Booklet - click here for pdf of booklet

Mission 2020 Counseling Ministries Booklet - click here for pdf of booklet

Mission 2020 Operation Timothy Booklet - click here for pdf of booklet

Mission 2020 Children's Ministry Center Booklet - click here for pdf of booklet

 

 

 

 

 

2009 Sermon Overview

 

True Christmas Stories

Don't miss the Night of Worship: HARK! presented by the worship and music ministry on Saturday night, December 12 and Sunday night, December 13 at 6:30pm

December 13, 2009

The Story of the Arrival of Hope

December 20, 2009

The Story of a Crowded Heart

December 27, 2009

one combined holiday service at 9:30am, with the message by Adult Discipleship Minister Steven Hancock on Answered Prayer

 

Paradox

Sometimes understanding the Bible is like trying to fit a square peg into a round hole - a paradox. This series is a study of the seemingly contradicting statements found in the book of Philippians.

Sermon Challenge:

Partners in Peace – Join us over the next two months as we begin a new prayer initiative. Find at least one other person that you can meet with twice a week from now until the end of the year and pray for peace and joy to overwhelm your heart, mind, and soul as well as praying for peace and joy to consume God’s churches in our community and transform our country.

November 8, 2009 ~

Joyful Suffering

November 15, 2009 ~

Losing to Win

November 22, 2009 ~

Peaceful Anxiety

November 29, 2009 ~

Bold Humility

Our Worship and Music Pastor Doug Wiggers will preach this week. Worship will be led by our youth.

December 6, 2009

Content in Need

 

 

Confessions of a Pastor

October 18, 2009~ Chad Allen

Confession: Worry

October 25, 2009~ Ben Radant

Confession: I feel inadequate

November 1, 2009~ Tim Lueking

Confessions: I am a lonely man, I am a wounded man, I fear God more than I fear you.

 

Don't miss out on the Night of Worship: Homecoming Style at 6:30pm on November 1

 

 

 

 

God, Government and You

October 11 ~ Eric Miller from Advance America

During both worship sessions, Eric Miller will share a bit about state and local government and Christianity. Mr. Miller will also address the combined Adult Bible Fellowships in the family life center at 8:45am and 10:30am.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Soul Revolution

Have you ever felt like you were at a crossroads in your life. You just didn't know where to turn next? You felt cold, lonely, and like your spirit was in a dry spell? You felt like your prayers were just hitting the ceiling and going no further? Maybe you just felt like you wanted to connect with God at a deeper lever? If so, then you are in need of a Soul Revolution.

This is what the Lord says: "Stand at the crossroads and look; ask for the ancient paths, ask where the good way is, and walk in it, and you will find rest for your souls. But you said, 'We will not walk in it.' " ~ Jeremiah 6:16

The main purpose of this series is to help each individual connect with God at a deeper level and to renew a spirit of love, commitment, and devotion within the heart of every believer. As they stand at the crossroads, our desire is to help them discover through God's Word the wisdom, courage and strength to make the right choice to follow God's path for their life.

Big Idea: Live, Love, Leave No Regrets

September 6

Revolutionary Road

Luke 19:1-10

Character Study: Zacchaeus

Watch for the "regret tree" in the foyer - list your regret on a leaf and tape it to the tree as a symbol or releasing that regret to the Lord.

 

September 13

Revolutionary Life

Isaiah 55:1-8

A life surrendered to the Creator

September 20

Revolutionary Prayer

Acts 16:25-34

Soul-shaking, wall-breaking prayer

September 27

Revolutionary Purpose

Mark 2:17, Jeremiah 15:19-21

Giving all for our purpose

October 4

Revolutionary Choice

Luke 10:38-42

Character Study: Mary and Martha

 

No Names of the Bible

The main purpose of this sermon series is to examine the different characters in the Bible who honored God with their sincerity of faith thus insuring a Godly heritage passed down through generations. Even though their names may never be known until we reach heaven, we know that they followed God and sought to bring Him glory. It does not matter whether you are a man, woman, or child; one of great political stature or of great power in this world. It does not matter what you past is like or what your skin color may be. It does not matter what nationality you may be. What matters is are seeking to leave a legacy of hope, grace, mercy, and love in the hearts and minds of those that will follow in your footsteps.

Are you leaving a Godly heritage?

Begins Sunday, August 2

 

Be in fervent prayer thanking God for His blessing our congregation over and over again, and for God to provide a way through the financial challenges associated with the financial crisis as it effects our mortgage interest.

 

Special Prayer Meetings

 

Wednesday, 6:30p-7pm, House of Prayer, August 5, 12, 19

 

CLICK HERE to view letter to congregation from our Elders dated July 27, 2009 concerning the call to fasting and prayer and sacrificial above and beyond giving

CLICK HERE for Campus Crusade for Christ International's Personal Guide to Fasting and Prayer.

CLICK HERE for Devotional Guide for the Twenty-One Days of Prayer and Fasting distributed Sunday, August 2, 2009

 

Series Big Idea

The Extrordinary through the "Ordinary"

Big Question: What is the Legacy you are leaving behind?

We often get so wrapped up in making a name for ourselves and climbing the corporate ladder. Sometimes we do not realize that our testimony is being tainted by negative actions and words. One day it hits us, we are not who we want to be and we look back at the trail of bruised lives, including the life of our family, that we have left in the wake of our reckless pursuit of happiness. Five years from now, when people look back on your life or reflect upon your name what will come to their mind? Will they remember you as a loving, caring man or woman of God? Or will they remember you as a terrible, hateful person? What is the legacy you are leaving behind?

August 2 ~ The Hallowed Hall of the No Names

The No Name Heritage is Seen; Hebrews 11:32-40

August 9 ~ The Mission of a No Name

The Man from Decapolis; Mark 5:1-20

August 16 ~ The Faith of a No Name

The Blind Man; Luke 18:35-43

August 23 ~ The Message of a No Name

The Shunammite Woman; 2 Kings 8

August 30 ~ The Gratitude of a No Name

The Thankful Leper; Luke 17:11-19

 

 

This photo of the Judean Desert Wilderness, where Christ was tempted by Satan as he fasted and Prayed in Matthew 4, was taken by Avi Morag in October, 2008, and was downloaded from flickr.com

 

Fireproof - Protect Yourself from the Flames

Life seems so fragile at times. Sometimes we struggle with great difficulty trying to make it through the week, trying to overcome the sorrow of loss, trying to stand for our core beliefs when attacked on every side, and we struggle when our family is hit hard by strive and turmoil. Yes, we will struggle in this life, but now we can be sure that we can be victorious in every situation. The answer is found as we study through the book of Ephesians and learn to Fireproof Our Lives.

June 28 ~ Fireproof Your Life

Ephesians 6:10-18

Stand firm and ready, for the flames are coming!

July 5 ~ Fireproof Your Eternity

One Combined Worship Service at 9:30am

Ephesians 2:4-9

Extinguish the flames of Hell through Heaven alone.

FIREPROOF movie will be shown on Wednesday, July 8. Meal at 5:30pm with movie at 6:15pm.
Childcare is provided.

July 12 ~ Declaration of Dependence

Pastor Steven Hancock will be delivering this message.

July 19 ~ Fireproof Your Marriage

Ephesians 5:22-30

Never leave your partner behind

July 26 ~ Fireproof Your Walk

Ephesians 5:15-16

If you play with fire, you will get burned.

 

 

Craftsman's Club

Father's Day ~ June 21

We will be entertained by a musical selection from our one-time men's chorus!

Men are men. We don’t cry, we don’t show emotions. We wipe our nose on our sleeve, we spit on the sidewalk, and we don’t show our emotions. This is what we have been taught by the world but God tells us a different story. We are in need of men that are ready and willing to stand up and become the leaders God has called them to be and I believe many men are looking to rise to God’s challenge but don’t know how. This message will focus on what it means to craft the future of an individual by your actions, words, and example. Join the Craftsman's Club today!

Beyond Your Own Back Yard

May 31 ~ Not a Getter, but a Giver

Youth Pastor Chad Allen will be preaching and the youth will lead worship.

Focus on the month of June: CONNECT event June 10 and Vacation Bible School -

click here to view bulletin insert with Summer event schedule

June 7 ~ Not One Who Keeps Score, but a Forgetter

Focus in the month of July: Fourth of July / Cicero Birthday Celebration; CONNECT "Fireproof" event July 8, CONNECT "Garden" event July 22

June 14 ~ Not a Superstar, but a Servant

Focus on the month of August: State Fair Pork Tent August 7-17, 22

 

Memorial Day Focus ~ May 24

One service at 9:30am

 

Lies We Believe

"Timothy, guard what has been entrusted to your care. Turn away from godless chatter and the opposing ideas of what is falsely called knowledge, which some have professed and in so doing have wandered from the faith."
I Timothy 6:20-21

"Have nothing to do with godless myths and old wives' tales; rather, train yourself to be godly."
I Timothy 4:7

 

Have you ever been scammed or cheated? Have you ever bought into a lie? We all have been duped in our lives and have fallen victim to the lies that are out there. The question is, are you a victim of spiritual lies? Scripture reminds us that Satan is prowling around like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour, so be on your guard. Yet, very few Christians are on their guard anymore. Are you walking into the lion's den? Have you walked into a web of deceit?

In this series we will look at four lies that Satan has convinced the world are true, and we will consider what God's Word declares as the truth in each circumstance so that we can stand guard and be ready for the lies that will come our way.

April 19 ~ Culture Creepers Ain't Gonna Get Me

We are all influenced by the things we watch, read, and list to as we live in this world. We do not always want to believe this to be true, but the fact is that everything we take in with our five senses will impact what comes out of our hearts and minds.

Philippians 4:8-9 remindes us that we are continually looking at our life through a filter, but what is that filter for you? Do you have Biblical filter or a worldly filter? This sermon will look at several major ways that the culture around influences the way we live our lives.

April 26 ~ Islam: A Religion of Peace

We are constantly hearing that Islam is a religion of peace, yet we see the extreme opposite of this statement by Muslim's on the news, internet, and on the radio. What is the truth about this religion of peace? Is it really one of peace, or one of violence and hatred? This message will examine the truth about the Islamic faith, its origins, and the truth behind the core beliefs that are not seen or heard by the average American.

Click Here for Booklet "Islam: A Religion of Peace?"

May 3 ~ I Can Look But Not Touch

You have heard the phrase "I can look, but not touch," yet Jesus says that this is still a sin. Men and owmen live in a world where we are told it is acceptable to searce for pleasure and indulge yourself as long as you don't hurt someone else in the process. Christ reminds us that even the seemingly insignificant actions and thoughts plant a seed of danger, desire, and ultimately destruction in our lives and the lives of others. Come and find out the truth about adultery and lust in this message.

May 10 ~ Mother's Day / Baby Dedication

May 17 ~ Baptism: Just a Sign

The final message in this series studies the controversial topic of baptism. Many churches have differing opinions on the subject of baptism yet who is right and who is wrong. the answer can only be found by taking Scripure at face value and observing the life, actions and teachings of Jesus Christ. Does baptism make us more Christ-like or less Christ-like is the ultimate question on this subject, because it is only through Christ that we will enter into eternity. Study the Scriptures and leave behind your traditions and witness the truth.

Click Here for Booklet "A Study on Baptism: Clothing Our Lives with Christ"

 

 

 

Encounter

Have you ever encountered God? Have you encountered God like Moses, as he talked to a burning bush or like Abraham as he was tested and tried in the most desperate hour of his son's life? Have you ever encountered God and experienced His touch of peace and blessing in your life? This sermon series will touch on the very subject of Encountering God and walking with the Savior for the remainder of your life. Many people desire to have an encounter with God and for their lives to be transformed, yet they just do not know how. Find out through this forty day journey.

Part of this sermon series is the

Encounter Devotional Guide

Pick one up on February 22, or view/print it online here.

February 22 ~ Encountering God at the Core

Big Idea: God must be found at your core in order to find Him active in your life.

March 1 ~ Encountering God at Home

Big Idea: God, the Creator of Life - Is He the way of your life, or is He in the way of your life?

Go Deeper Old Testament Bible Reading Challenge begins - complete the Old Testament by Thanksgiving Weekend. click here for details and reading schedule with devotions.

March 8 ~ Encountering God Through the Walk

Big Idea: Our walk with God begins before we take a single step. What is the next step you need to take?

Special Guest Benny Lup, missionary, from Walk Thru the Bible

March 15 ~ Encountering God in the Pit

Big Idea: God's strength shines the brightest when we are at our lowest point.

March 22 ~ Encountering God Through His Word

Big Idea: God will speak and His workds will divide and guide. Are you listening?

Special Guest Phil Tuttle, President of Walk Thru the Bible

Walk Thru the Old Testament Seminar at 1:00pm - click for details and to register

March 29 ~ Encountering God Through the Fire

Big Idea: God shines brightest in the midst of the fire.

April 5 ~ Encountering God in Times of Temptation

Big Idea: God is always there, He never abandons, even in the darkest hours and the rockiest times.

Palm Sunday

April 12 ~ Encountering God in the Tomb

Big Idea: The ultimate encounter with God comes the moment you enter the tomb.

Easter Sunday

 

 

 

 

Money, Possessions & Eternity

What is your view on money? How do you see it? When you see a one dollar bill, what do you envision? A twenty? Our view of money and possessions truly does matter when it comes to our view of eternity. This series will help us gain a fresh perspective on God's view of money, possessions, and eternity.

Our series challenge is Feed A Family / Feed a Child.

February 1 ~ The Pilgrim's Perspective

Big Idea: Awaken your eyes, your home is not here, it is yet to come!

We are only aliens on this earth and what we have been given in the area of money and possessions will only last for a little while, eventually fading away. Yet God reminds us that even though we can't take it with us, we can send it ahead in the form fo storing up treasures in heaven.

Memory Verse: Luke 12:33

February 8 ~ A View From the Seats

Big Idea: Your view of money and possessions affects your view of eternity

The big idea helps us realize that the way we view and use our money and possessions shows us the true nature of our heart. Are we thinking about the world beyond, heaven, and striving to help people get there? We are continually building up one of two kingdoms, our on this earth or God's in heaven. How do you view money and possessions?

Memory Verse: Luke 12:34

Special Testimony: Greg Smith, missionary with Dunamis Christian Mission to the White Mountain Apache Tribe near Show Low, Arizona.

Special Luncheon: Stay for a free-will offering spaghetti fundraiser luncheon with Greg Smith to hear about Dunamis Ministries and how you can help.

February 15 ~ A View From the Top

Big Idea: You can't take it with you, but you can send it ahead!

What am I preparing for eternity? Our words and actions are continually building up or tearing down our treasures in heaven. There will come a time when everything we have on this earth will fade away, crumble, and be burned up. We cannot take any of our possessions with us, but we can send it ahead in the form of building up treasures in heaven. What are you doing with your money and possessions?

Memory Verse: Mark 8:35

This week: Turn in your SonFish banks!

 

Choose to look at your money and possessions a different way by feeding a family through AngelFood Ministries, or pick up a SonFish Bank and fill it with change to support Food Relief efforts of IDES (International Disaster Emergency Services). You can use both as a way to teach your family about missions, and ways to build up God's kingdom.

Feed a Family   with an AngelFood Unit in one of the following ways:

Order for Someone Else fill out an order form and pay for a unit for a specific family or individual of your choice by one of the two upcoming order deadline dates: February 12 or March 12, pick it up on February 28 or March 28, and deliver it. Repeat as you can, orders placed monthly. Click here to see the current menu selections.

Donate $30 through the offering designated "AngelFood Gift" and the team ministry will order a unit for a family in need.

Order for Yourself Support the ministry and cut your food costs by ordering a unit for your family. Menus vary every month!

Click here to see more about AngelFood Ministries at Cicero Christian Church.

Feed a Child   fill a SonFish Bank with coins

Pick up a SonFish Bank at the church starting on February 1, fill it with change, and bring it back full February 15.

100% of all SonFish money is used to provide food for hungry people worldwide through one of the missions supported by Cicero Christian Church: International Disaster Emergency Services. This is a great way to teach your children!

 

For our Biggest Loser contestants, you can also support feeding America with the Pound for Pound challenge.

 

 

Chazown: A Different Way to See Your Life

based on the book by Craig Groeschel

Vision and Purpose: Dream It, Live It, Attain It

What if there was a different way to live your life? What if you knew the purpose of your life, what you were made for? What if you knew the great calling that you have upon your life? Would you live your life differently?

Every person looks for a great purpose for their life, yet few find and live out their true calling. Living out your calling gives you purpose, courage, endurance, and strength to make it through some of life's toughest battles. God created you and designed you for His great purpose.

Are you ready to find your purpose and live out your calling? If, so, then join us for this sermon series as we find our calling and live life on purpose.

Spiritual Gift Inventories

Two inventories specific to Cicero Christian Church as well as three detailed online scoring inventories are available by clicking here.

January 4 ~

Made for This
 

To visit the description of the Chazown book, written by Craig Groeschel, on Amazon.com, click here.


Big Idea: FIND your calling + LIVE your calling = DISCOVER purpose, passion and peace

January 11 ~

Mission Discovery

Big Idea: God had given you a calling....Your eyes must be open, your heart must be ready to discover the truth.

Booklet: Mission Discovery - click here for booklet available 1/11/2009.

January 18 ~

One Step at a Time

Big Idea: God's calling begins with your willingness to take the first step

Booklet: One Step at a Time - click here for booklet available 1/18/2009.

January 25 ~

Living the Dream

Big Idea: God cares about the small stuff...it is here where I live out my calling.

 

Don't miss...

A complimentary Wednesday evening 5-week session based on this book with Michael Brooks, starting January 14 in room 112 at 6:15pm for one hour.

 

 

2008 Sermon Overview

 

Wishing For This

It's that time of year when we think about our hopes and dreams for another year, another day, and another season. Christmas time is a magical time in which it almost seems like our hopes, dreams, and wishes can become a reality. Through this sermon series we ask the simple question: What are you wishing for this Christmas? The answer for many is as straight forward as the question. They are looking for Peace, Hope, and most importantly a Christmas Miracle. Does God know our wishes?  Can He make them come true?

December 14 ~ Wishing for Peace

Big Idea – Peace Comes to those Who Seek the Giver of Peace

The Big Idea of this sermon brings us to the first of three major points during this Christmas season. With the state of our economy and the nature of war and natural disasters that have hit this country over the last year, people are in a state of disbelief and a great time of stress. In such a season as the one in which we are now living many people are looking for a little bit of Peace during this holiday season: Peace from War, Peace from a failing & ailing economy, and peace from the stress, depression, and despair that comes with such a time of trial.

Click here for the 12 Prayers of Christmas Booklet

December 21 ~ Wishing for Hope

Big Idea – Hope is Where the Heart is

The Big Idea brings us to the second wish that many people are wishing for this Christmas and that is for something to hold onto in uncertain times, a little wisdom and guidance in unknown territories where they have never been before, and most of all for a hope that would last for more than a mere moment but for a sustaining hope that will give them reassurance that everything will be alright. This hope only come from God and the promise He gives to His children alone, that He will provide and He will never abandon us if we just walk with Him in faithfulness.

December 24 (Christmas Eve Service) ~ Wishing for a Christmas Miracle

Big Idea – Looking for a Miracle, Look to Jesus

This Big Idea is the final wish that we here uttered in the darkest hours of the night by lips that are barely whispering these words and with tear stained eyes that are having trouble seeing past the cloud of uncertainty and the troubled times ahead. The prayer that people are wishing to come true this Christmas is for a true Christmas Miracle to take place and for God to deliver them in their hour of need!

 

December 28 ~ Celebration Sunday

One combined service at 9:30am.

 

 

Middle East Meltdown

Series Memory Verse

Matthew 24:33

Even so, when you see all these things, you know that it is near, right at the door.

Define and discuss some Biblical signs that point to the Second Coming of Christ. Why is this important knowledge for Christians to discover today?

Through this series begin reading through Revelation and highlight key signs of the coming of Christ. Why is it important for us as Christians to ready our hearts and minds?

November 16 ~ Interpreting the Times

November 23 ~ All Eyes on Israel

December 7 ~ The End of Days

 

Recommended Resources

What in the World is Going On? 10 Prophetic Clues You Cannot Ignore By Dr. David Jeremiah. Visit Dr. David Jeremiah's website.

Epicenter: Why the Current Rumblings in the Middle East Will Change Your Future by Joel Rosenberg. Visit Joel Rosenberg's website.

November 30

(Thanksgiving Sermon) ~ Thank You God For...

Pastor Doug Wiggers will lead us in this special series as we reflect on what we can be Thankful for during this annual holiday celebration.

 

How Would Jesus Vote?

October 26 - November 2

Memory Verse

Proverbs 29:2

When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; when the wicked rule, the people groan.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Veteran's Day Focus

November 9 - Free meal after service for all attenders!

Memory Verse

Romans 5:7-8

Very rarely will anyone die for a righteous man, though for a good man someone might possibly dare to die. But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.

The Office

For most people, it's a necessity. For some, it's a passion. And for others, it's a four-letter word to be avoided as much as possible. But for all of us, only one perspective on work really matters: God's.

Series Memory Verse:

Colossians 3:23 - Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men...

September 28 ~

Join us as special guest speaker Ray Hilbert from Truth@Work will launch this new series with "I Was Made for This."

Big Idea:

Work is meant to be a Blessing, not a Curse

Join us for a special Saturday Morning "Purpose to Your Work Seminar led by Truth@Work on October 4 - click for details.

October 5 ~ My Boss Will Never Know

How do you deal with unethical practices at work?

Big Idea:

Integrity = One Person in Two Worlds

October 12 - My Career vs. My Calling

Employees want a person worth following. And as bosses or supervisors, we are responsible for the people God has entrusted us. By bringing our Christian values into the workplace and living out our calling, we can create great environments that could change our fellow workers lives.

October 19 ~ Going Public

Christianity is not supposed to be personal and private; we are to be lights in the darkness. Our light shines best when our character is developed to reflect God. People will see that our faith is about a relationship, not a religion.

Big Idea:

Share the Secret...Save a Soul

 

 

 

Shattered

If you could live a life free of worry and anxiety,
would you be interested?

What do you worry about on a daily basis? Do you worry about death, life, war, natural disasters? Lose sleep over your relationship with your spouse or with your children? How about the economy or your finances?

Come and discover a lifestyle that can be grace-driven instead of stress-ridden during the Shattered series Sundays at 8:45 or 10:30a.

September 7 ~ Shattered Lives
September 14 ~ Shattered Families
September 21 ~ Shattered Finances

Series Passage: Psalm 40:1-3 (NIV)

I waited patiently for the LORD; he turned to me and heard my cry. He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire; he set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand. He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see and fear and put their trust in the LORD.

Series Question

What if you could live a life free of worry and anxiety, would you be interested?

Series Prayer

Oh, Lord Hear My Cry. Help me turn my worry into Praise of your Holy Name!

Special 7-Week Sunday School Classes

To aid in putting the pieces back together, join a new 7 week Sunday Morning Bible study directly related to the series: Value-Packed Parenting, Maximum Marriage, or Budgeting 101 - click here for details.

 

August 31 ~ "Labor Day Life"

ONE SERVICE this
Labor Day Holiday weekend
at 9:30am

Youth Pastor Chad Allen delivering the message


Memory verse:  Psalm 145:4

One generation will commend your works to another; they will tell of your mighty acts.

 

 

Disability Awareness Sunday ~

Mephibosheth Ministries presents
"Camp Mephibosheth Worship Service"

August 24, 2008

our disABILITY ministry presents special Guest speaker Tony Wilhelm, Director of Coaches Ministry for the Indiana chapter of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, who will share his testimony from Camp Mephibosheth, conducted at Rainbow Christian Camp in July. Tony is featured at right in red, preparing a camper for the rock climbing wall.

Worship will be led by Friends Unlimited and Ed Moore, our Tuesday night Worship & Fellowship group.

 

 

One Month to Live

If you knew you only had one month to live, what would you do to make what’s left of your life really matter?

One Month to Live: Thirty Days to a No-Regrets Life, by Kerry and Chris Shook, was available for purchase for this series begins for the reduced price of $12. (sold out 70 copies, if you want one, contact the office.)

 

July 27 ~

Living Passionately. Big Idea: Learn to Live Like You Are Dying.

click here for One Month to Live Devotional Booklet in Adobe pdf format

August 3 ~

Love Completely. Big Idea: Life is Short...Love Now, Love Completely

August 10 ~

Learn Humbly. Big Idea: Learn the Secret to Living a Fulfilled Life

August 17 ~

Leave Boldly. Big Idea: Live Your Life to Leave a Legacy

 

 

Losing My Religion

BIG IDEA: It is time to lose your religion and follow Jesus!

Have you ever felt like there was meant to be more to life? You are just drifting, overwhelmed by stress, work, and you are always pressed for time--you find yourself merely going through the motions. You just want FREEDOM! You want to be saved from this hum-drum life you're living. You just want to experience life the way it was meant to be. If this describes you, then we invite you to find the freedom, life, and the answers you are looking for by losing your religion.

July 6 ~

Finding Freedom - Galatians 5:1, 13-14

This message will focus on helping each person discover what it means to trade their sorrow, shame and sin for God's peace, hope, and forgiveness. Satan uses these things against us in our lives to keep us in bondage...but Christ has been sent to free us!

July 13 ~

Finding Jesus - John 6:25-40

This message will focus on the aspect of shedding our religious traditions and forms in order to truly find and live for Jesus Christ in a life-fulfilling way.

July 20 ~

Finding Life - Philippians 1:20-21

This message will focus on the concept of what it means to live a fulfilled life of purpose and mission. We will explore what this statement means: to live is Christ, to die is gain! This is opposite of the world's advise. We'll discover what this means in practical terms.

 

Fish Tales

Fishing can be fun, but what is someone's life depends upon it? What does it mean to reach the lost in a lost world? This message series will equip with the knowledge and passion to reach the lost.

June 1 ~

We Were All Fish Once

Jesus wants to make His followers fishers of men. God will take and shape the potential of His followers so that they will be perfectly positioned in someone else's life to help them understand how to be a follower of Christ.

click here to see the Casting Crowns "Does Anybody Hear Her" video

June 8 ~

Why Fish?

Why bother to try to convince people to accept Christ? Salvation is found in no one else but the name of Jesus. As followers of Christ, we have to fish, because the message of salvation is not intuitive; it must be shared.

Pastor Ben Radant, our Children's Minister, is presenting the message this week

June 14, Father's Day ~

Fishing Buddies

What's the relationship between building a family upon Christ and being a fisher of men? Come and find out this Sunday.

June 22 ~

Muddy Waters

Becoming a Christian isn't about praying a prayer, attending church, or becoming committed to God. The message of Christ is simple: God loved us enough to give His Son, Jesus, to die for us. All He asks of us is that we place our trust in Him, and He will give us eternal life.

June 29 ~

The One That Got Away

It is easy to become consumed in our Christian world, and forget about those who don't know God. It is our responsibility to go back to those people and share what we've discovered.

Pastor Chad Allen, our Youth Minister, is presenting the message this week

fish graphic image © Babusi Octavian florentin | Dreamstime.com

 

Desperate Households

We go beneath the surface to consider the struggles that every married couple faces - with love, communication and raising kids.





Mother's Day, May 11 ~

Desperate Housewives

click here for the booklet "Desperate Application for Desperate Households"

May 18 ~

Desperate Communication

May 25 ~

Desperate Parenting

click here for the booklet "Desperate Advice for Deseperate Parents"

 

Vertical

Taking Prayer to the Next Level

Does it ever seem like your prayers merely hit the ceiling and go no farther? Have you ever longed for a deeper connection with the One the Created you? If so then this series will light your soul on fire as you gain a fresh persepctive on what it means to experience God.

April 27 ~

Why Pray?

May 4 ~

How to Listen to God

Stay after second service for a Spaghetti Luncheon in the family life center.
Your donations will help support the youth mission trip to the Apache nation in Arizona with Dunamis Ministries.

Untouchables

This sermon series will focus on how Christians should respond to the most controversial social and moral issues facing our society today!

Pornography, Divorce, Abortion, Homosexuality...topics that are too hot for many churches to handle. We will explore some of the most important social and moral issues of our time and bring them into the light of God's Word.

March 30 ~ Pornography

click here for the booklet "Pornography Talking Points" made available for this service

April 6 ~ Abortion

click here for the booklet "Abortion: Discussing the Facts of Life" made available for this service

April 13 ~ Divorce
(VERTICAL youth service available for 6th grade and up this week at 10:30am)

April 20 ~ Homosexuality

We encourage families to take advantage of children's programming during this sermon series which will contain content you may want to filter for elementary school and below. Children can attend Sunday School during the 8:45am service, or children's worship at 10:30am.

 

 
 
 

It's the End of the World as We Know It

And I Feel Fine!

It's the end of the world as we know it. The world is changing all around us. There is an increase in corruption, hatred, racism, war, death, and disease.

Is all hopeless, or is there hope to be found?

One birth, one life, one death marks a tranformational change to our world. Find the Hope you are looking for as we discover more about where our confidence, strength, and security comes from.

This series will focus on helping people gain the confidence of living with strength, surety, and hope in a world that is ever changing and ever declining both morally and socially. Let us be able to respond: It's the end of the world as we know it and I feel FINE.

March 2 ~ A World-Changing Conviction

March 9 ~ A World-Changing Forgiveness

March 16 ~ Palm Sunday ~ A World-Changing Sacrifice

March 23 ~ Easter ~ A World-Changing Victory

 

Liquid Money

Only when we follow His insight and apply His wisdom to our finances that we can begin to experience financial success and financial freedom.

February 3 ~ The Source
February 10 ~ The Squeeze
February 17 ~ The Flow
February 24 ~ The Overflow

 

 

 

 

Start the New Year with a Fresh Start

Are you looking for a Fresh Start in your job, marriage, relationships, or life in general?

Starting January 6, 2008, find out how to get what you are looking for as you join us for an unforgettable series that will give you the fresh start that you need.

January 6 ~ Starting with a Fresh Focus
January 13 ~ Finding a Fresh Purpose
January 20 ~ Focusing on a Fresh Practice
January 27 ~ Living a Fresh Life

Our new church identity and our 2008 all-church theme was unveiled on January 27:

 

 

 

 

2007 Sermon Overview

 

December 30, 2007~ Enlarging Your Cup

Becoming a "self-feeder"

Pastor Steven Hancock

One combined service at 9:30am.

 

Are You the Grinch?

Busyness, Materialism, Selfishness. The Grinch. This mean green creature could easily be described with these three words and many others. Each weekend, you'll experience the antidote of becoming overwhelmed by the busyness and the hectic schedule of the holiday season which ultimately turns you into the Grinch.

December 2 ~ Robbing Your Peace: Busyness

December 9 ~ Robbing Your Hope: Materialism

December 16

Cancelled due to weather

December 23 ~ Christmas Cantata "Shine on Us"

Both services will focus on celebration through song and worship. One combined service at 9:30am.

Pastor Tim will conclude the series with "Is Selfishness Robbing Your Joy?

December 24 - Christmas Eve Service at 7pm

 

 

Walking the Path of Praise and Thanksgiving

This sermon series will focus on the different reasons why Christians can praise God on a daily basis even during the midst of times of persecution, trials, tribulations, and times of victory. We will examine what it means to walk the path of praise and thanksgiving and how this relates to true victory found within Jesus Christ. The challenge throughout this series will be for each Christian to bring a prayer of thanksgiving and praise up to God on a daily basis no matter what difficulties they may be facing on that day.

November 4 ~ Reach, Teach, Serve

November 11 ~ Walking the Path of Praise

Annual Harvest Sunday for the Food Pantry ~ Bring All You Can - click here for details.

November 18 ~ Walking the Path of Thanksgiving

Disability Ministry Focus with Ed Moore of Mephibosheth Ministries

November 25 ~ Walking the Path of Worship

Worship & Music Minister Doug Wiggers will deliver the message.

 

Identity Theft

September 9 - October 28

We're launching our fall quarter with this new series on helping you find your identity, and being confident in who you are.

Devotional Guide

A Devotional Study Guide and a Leader's Guide are available for home fellowships to study in tandem with these sermons. Pick one up at the Home Fellowship table in the hallway on the north side of the foyer, or view/print an adobe acrobat file at the link to the bottom right.

September 9 ~ Being Ordained into Christ

One service at 9:30am featuring an Elder Ordination

You are ordained into Christ

 

September 16 ~ Day One - Realization Hits

You are not who you want to be

September 23 ~ Day Two - Claiming Your True Identity

You are a child of God

September 30 ~ Let's Serve

Youth Sunday - Message both services by our Youth Minister Chad Allen and worship lead by the "Against the Flow" youth worship band.

October 7 ~ Day Three - Removing the Obstacle of Doubt

You are sealed by God

 
 
 

October 14 ~ Day Four - The Day of Restoration is Here

You are restored by God

October 21 ~ Day Five - Putting on Strength

You are a Spiritual Warrior

Annual Vision Meeting for the congregation at 6:30pm

October 28 ~ Day Six - Living Out Your New Identity

You are the Messenger

 

Go Deeper: 90 Day Bible Reading Challenge

reading plans for all ages!

You can do it!

No special Bible needed. Use your own Bible (read from any translation you wish) and follow guide (choose one of four) to complete your challenge.

 

Start reading September 2 and end by December 2. We will celebrate our accomplishments as a church on December 2 in Sunday morning worship.

 

Want a better chance at success? Get an accountability partner and encourage each other to stay on plan.

Pick up a laminated card of your challenge choice (All - Entire Bible, Selected passages for Teens, Elementary, or Read to Children) in your bulletin, in youth or children's worship, or at the table at the Information Desk in the foyer starting August 26.

Start September 2 and end by December 2. We will celebrate our accomplishments on December 2 in Sunday morning worship.

Use a wax pencil or crayon to mark your progress on the laminated card, and use the card over and over again.

Give a card to a friend and invite them to join the challenge.

Catch up: the plan to read the entire Bible offer two "catch up" days; Teen, Elementary and Read to Children plans offer one "catch up" day a week.

Access the plan online if you don't have it with you! See below. Requires Adobe Acrobat.

Adults & Others!

Read the entire Bible in 90 Days ~ click here

Teens

Select Psalms, Proverbs and New Testament Passages ~ click here

Elementary / Young Readers

Select Psalms, Proverbs and New Testament Passages ~ click here

To Read to Children

Select Passages from the Old and New Testament ~ click here

 

Go Deeper: 90-Day Bible Reading Challenge

This sermon series will be focused on helping each person learn the spiritual implications and importance of reading the Word of God on a daily basis.

The series challenge will be to partner with one or more fellow believers and participate in the "90 Day Bible Reading Challenge," of reading the Bible per the available reading chart (get yours here or at the church) starting September 9.

series dates:

August 26 ~

The Most Practical and Wonderful Book

September 2 ~

Equipping You for Glory

view the webmaster's blog about her journey with the 90 Day Challenge

 
   
   
   
   
   
   

Experiencing an Awakening

Revival isn't something to watch, it is something to experience!

This sermon series is based on II Chronicles 7:14:

If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land.

Prayers that Birth Revival

Pastor Tim encourages you, as part of this series, to pray through the 25 points based on II Chronicles 7:14. If you didn't get a copy of the card, you can view it online here (Life Action Ministries and Pray! Magazine from NavPress)

Series Dates:

July 8 ~ Experiencing an Awakening

Understanding Revival

July 15 ~ Weeping Between the Porch and the Altar

Humility

July 22 ~ Desperate Prayer for Desperate Times

Prayer

July 29 ~ Transforming

Family Sunday ~ Message both services by our Children's Minister Ben Radant. Kids and adults alike won't want to miss the TRANSFORMER "Bumblebee" who will be here! (children ages 4 and above join the corporate worship service at 10:30am. Sunday School will meet as normal at 8:45am)

August 5 ~ Ascending the Hill of the Lord

Seeking the Face of God

August 12 ~ Breaking up the Fallow Ground

Repentance

August 19 ~ Living for the Blessing

The Blessing

 

   

How Good is Good Enough?

June 17 (Father's Day)

Portrait of a Father

June 24

How Good is Good Enough?

July 1

Why Should I Become a Christian?

Good Question!

This sermon series is the response to your answers to the question "What is the number one question your non-Christian friend has about Christianity?"

May 20

Do All Religions Lead to Heaven?

May 27

How Does Anyone Know God Really Exists?

June 3

Is the Bible Reliable?

June 10

Why Does God Allow Suffering?

Six Virtues of a Woman of Excellence

May 13 (Mother's Day) - Baby Dedication Day in 10:30 service.

 

 

 

Be sure to fill out the card in your bulletin on the first Sunday of this series and turn it in to receive a "40 Days with Jesus Devotional Guide"

 

Click here to see the devotional guide in pdf format.

 

March 18

Extreme Makeover: Soul Edition

March 25

Surviving Sorrow

April 1

Living on the Inheritance

April 8

Building a Bridge

April 15

Being Consumed by Passion

April 22

Persevering With Peace

April 29

Pursuing Purity

May 6

Standing for Your Faith

Stewardship University

February 18

Understanding the Basics of Stewardship

February 25

Laying Up Treasures in Heaven

March 4

Living a Life of Luxury

March 11

How Now Shall I Give?  

Cicero Christian Church is offering "Financial Peace University" through Family Night Study Summer 2007!

Dave Ramsey's
The Total Money Makeover
resource available for $10 - check with Nancy Reed to see if more are available

visit Dave Ramsey's website

Making Room for Life

January 14

The Problem: Squeezing the Living Out of Life

January 21

The Solution: Restructuring our Relationships and Time

January 28

The Obstacles: Overcoming Bad Habits and Myths About Raising Children

February 14

The Reality: Practical Steps to Making Room for Life

 

Responding to Controversy

February 4, 2007

 

 

Cultivating Community

January 7, 2007

Cultivating Community: One Another, Neighborhood and God is our theme for 2007. This week Pastor Tim will launch the theme and chart the course for 2007 and beyond.

 

2006 Sermon Overview

 

 

New Year, New You

December 31, 2006

A New Year for a New You!

   

December 3, 2006

Shopping for the Reason, or the Season?

December 10, 2006

Shopping for Majesty in the Midst of the Mundane

December 17, 2006

Shopping for the Perfect Present

December 24 (morning)

Shopping for a Little Piece of Heaven

December 24 (evening Candlelight Service)

The Meaning of the Manger

Setting the Table for Thanksgiving

November 5, 2006

Setting the Heart Ablaze

Daniel 3:1-18

November 12, 2006

Enlisting for Service - Veterans' Day Emphasis and Meal

II Timothy 2:1-7

November 19, 2006

Experiencing a Life of Joy - Friends Unlimited from Mephibosheth Ministries, Inc. will lead us in morning worship. (click for more info on Mephibosheth Ministries)

John 15:9-12

Join us for the All-Church Thanksgiving Meal (5:30p) and Concert by Higher Ground at 6:30p.

November 26, 2006

Living of Life of Thanksgiving

Psalm 100:1-5

Living Beyond Myself

October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 2006

Discover joy through serving others! One of the greatest realizations of a Christ-follower can make is this: You have been created and equipped to live an abundant life filled with joy and extraordinary fulfillment. And Christ says that to live this pulse-quickening, satisfying life, all that’s needed is to mirror his habit of serving the people around you. But where do you begin?

Pastor Bill will launch the series and Pastor Tim, rejuvenated from his short vacation (hopefully!) will continue and finish the series inspired by the materials of Bill Hybels, author of The Volunteer Revolution: Unleasing the Power of Everybody, and the small group study Living Beyond Myself.

October is the month that we will focus on Team Ministry. Our annual evaluation of team ministry occurs in the fall, and we will have a Team Ministry Fair during morning sessions on Sunday, October 22.

 

   

September 17 & 24, 2006

Pastor Tim Lueking will continue to explore the theme of Prayer and take us to a deeper level with the subject of Fasting.

In preparation for the series, you may want to read the Personal Guide to Fasting and Prayer by Bill Bright from Campus Crusade for Christ. Click on the graphic to link to this material online.

Suggested reading:  The Beginners Guide to Fasting by Elmer Towns; Fasting for the Spiritual Break-Through by Elmer Towns; 7 Basic Steps to Successful Fasting & Prayer by Bill Bright.

     

 
   

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