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Doorways
Posted by Rev. Jeff Dixon on Mar 11, 2009, 11:59
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Doorways
A door is defined as a means of entry or access, allowing us to move from one environment to another. And in the physical sense, we understand that. From front doors to garage doors, office doors to back doors, we are continually moving from one place to another. We are confronted with doors every day.
When it comes to life, there are doorways that we consciously choose to open and close as well. And these doorways can have serious repercussions or abundant rewards, depending on what we do with them.
We have been taking time to explore what it means to pursue God and what begins to happen when we go on this great adventure. Now we begin to explore HOW this pursuit of God can become a reality in our lives. In this new series, Jeff Dixon approaches the threshold to some of these doorways. As we open each door we take another step toward the life we were created to live.
The question for each of us is are we willing to step through the doorway and discover what God has for our lives?
Week 1- EstherOrdinary Living!
The Doorway of Change
Esther 2
Click the link below to watch and listen!
http://www.touchandchange.com/artman/publish/article_1605.shtml
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Blowing those bagpipes! That's my bag!
Ray Stevens sang a song about them, in this Bible Study you heard about them, what is the history of the bagpipe? Click the link below to find out!
http://www.music.iastate.edu/antiqua/bagpipe.htm
The Jello Zone!
You might have told your kids not to play with their food, but there’s an exception to every rule. Here you will find JELL-O activities and projects that the whole family will dig. Since it was mentioned in the Bible Study you might as well decide to "break the mold" and discover some of the fun you can have with Jello!
http://brands.kraftfoods.com/jello/explore/zone/
Week 2-Curiosity Killed The Cat...
But I Am Dying of Boredom!
The Doorway of Curiosity
Genesis 2-4
Curiosity...imagine what might happen if you became curious about the life you were created to live...the life that God has designed you to live...that the Creator of the Universe had wired into your DNA...imagine what might happen if you were curious enough to explore living that life.
In another installment of our DOORWAYS series you are invited again to step across the threshold of curiosity and discover that if you look closely...the life of your dreams is not that far away!
Click the link below to watch and listen!
http://www.touchandchange.com/artman/publish/article_1610.shtml
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Levi Stauss
During the study we mentioned the creation of a pair of jeans by Levi Strauss. Most of us are familiar with what a pair of Levi jeans look like and their enduring popularity. Perhaps you would like to check out the heritage, the company, the collectibles and more...
You can by clicking the link below...
http://www.levistrauss.com/
Wrigley Gum
Ah yes...chewing gum. During the study above we were going to look at the creation of chewing gum...but time just did not allow it. However, the origins of chewing gum really were a creative, innovative, and imaginative stroke of genius by a very creative and curious man by the last name of Wrigley...
Ever wonder if gum was good for you? Click the link below and find out
http://www.wrigley.com/benefits_of_chewing/index.do
Week 3- Quit Waiting For Your Bailout And Start Bailing!
The Doorway of Potential
Luke 16
We hear a great deal about bailouts today. It seems that everyone either is getting a bailout, wants a bailout, or has someone mad at them because they got a bailout and then didn't do what someone thought they should do with it...whew! All this chatter about bailouts can leave you worn out.
As we continue our look at doorways, this celebration experience brings us to the threshold of potential. Whether you realize it our not, you have gotten an bailout and now there is something you must do...in this thought-provoking and challenging time of worship you will have the chance to decide if you are ready to step through the doorway and start living your potential!
Click the link below to watch and listen
http://www.touchandchange.com/artman/publish/article_1611.shtml
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Time Capsules
In the study we talked about time capsules...the link below will take you to an article describing the top ten most desired time capsules...just like the illustration we used in worship, these have disappeared and are now lost...
Click the link below to explore
http://www.oglethorpe.edu/about_us/crypt_of_civilization/most_wanted_time_capsules.asp
Week 4- WHO Were You Expecting?
The Doorway of Expectations
Hebrews 10-11
Another threshold that must crossed as you become the person God created you to be...it is the doorway of expectations.
In this celebration worship experience you will come face to face with the fact that God has some expectations of you when make the choice to follow Him. Sadly, many people have ignored these expectations over the years.
Then you might be amazed to discover that the Messiah you find in the pages of Scripture is not exactly like you were expecting. He is so much more!
Click the link below to watch and listen
http://www.touchandchange.com/artman/publish/article_1613.shtml
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Awkward Expectations
In the study we talked about expectations. Here is a quick story that talks a bit more about the way we face expectations
Click the link below to explore
http://www.touchandchange.com/artman/publish/article_256.shtml
Seeing Clearly When You Can't See At All
Over and over again the Jesus does something that surprises and teaches us. Sometimes He just doesn't do what we expect. In this Bible Study explore the unexpected nature and working of Jesus a bit more
Click the link below to explore
http://www.touchandchange.com/artman/publish/article_32.shtml
Week 5- Seasons of Love and Life
The Doorway of Living
Luke 19
In this exciting time of Celebration Worship join the No-Name Band as they sing Seasons of Love and we then we move into a familiar story that Jeff Dixon makes some unusual observations about...this is a study that takes you to the thresholds that many miss out on or ignore during the ebb and flow of life itself...however, these doorways may be just the place that God is waiting to some of His most amazing work and give you the opportunity that will change your life forever!
Click the link below to watch and listen
http://www.touchandchange.com/artman/publish/article_1614.shtml
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Doorways...The Next Step
Jeff has been speaking about Doorways for the last several weeks. Doorways of faith. Doorways of adventure. Doorways leading into new ways of living. Doorways that invite and welcome. Doorways that open before us.
Scripture speaks a lot about doors and doorways. As we begin to wrap up this series and move toward a study taught for Easter take a few moments to think about the following.
Click the link below to explore
http://www.touchandchange.com/artman/publish/article_1616.shtml
Week 6- The ShamWow Solution
A Doorway Conversation
John 10
Easter is a time when we celebrate the love that Jesus showed each of us when He cleaned up the mess that we have made with our lives. In this Easter celebration we take a look at that with a conversation about doorways and an amazing demonstration of ShamWow...believe it or not, it all fits together in a refreshing and hopeful celebration worship event that will leave you saying, "ShamWow!"
Click the link below to watch and listen
http://www.touchandchange.com/artman/publish/article_1617.shtml
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The Most Famous Doors in History
Jeff has been speaking about Doorways for the last several weeks. You may not have thought about it but there are some well known and famous doors in the world. If you want to explore and check them out then follow the link below
Click the link below to explore
http://thequintessential.wordpress.com/2008/12/12/10-most-famous-doors-in-history/
ShamWow!
The celebration worship event featured ShamWow...
The silly commercial is the number one ranked informercial of all time. So below you can not only see the commercial but also order ShamWow for your very own. You will be saying ShamWow every time!
Click the link below to explore
https://www.shamwow.com/ver8/index.asp
SoulWow!
After you become the number one infomercial of all-time you become a part of the landscape of culture. That means that there will be parodies, songs, and more. Here is how the Catholic Church in New York decided to advertise with some creativity.
Click the link below to explore
http://www.soulwow.com/
Week 7- Which Door Will You Select?
The Doorway of Outlook
Numbers 13-14
You have been challenged to pursue God, you have walked to threshold after threshold and decided to keep surging forward in your journey of faith...and now you stand at the crossroads between two doorways.
One doorway is the doorway of destiny...the doorway that carries you to the life that you were created to live.
The other doorway is the doorway of the desert...where you will aimlessly wander never quite arriving at the life God intended. Making it even more frustrating is the fact that in some moments you are so close you can almost see and taste the life that God has for you.
In this compelling edition of Celebration worship you have the chance to decide how you will live your life. The choice you make changes you and everything around you forever. Which door will you select?
Click the link below to watch and listen
http://www.touchandchange.com/artman/publish/article_1618.shtml
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If you are looking for more resources to help you in your adventure of faith then you might want to check out Pursuit ! Click the link below to find the audio and video of that series
Click Here to go to the Pursuit Page.
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