CreativePastors Blog & Podcasthttp://cp.blogs.com/cp/en-USTue, 15 Jul 2008 10:05:00 -0500All Rights Reserved. Copyright CreativePastors.comFellowship,Church,Ed,Young,preaching,sermon,creative,pastorsReligion & Spirituality/ChristianityReligion & Spirituality/Spiritualityinfo@creativepastors.comEd YoungEd YoungnoFellowship,Church,Ed,Young,preaching,sermon,creative,pastorsEd Young is the founding and Senior Pastor of Fellowship Church. Started in 1990 with just 150 people, over 20,000 now attend one of five campuses each weekend ? four in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area and one in Miami, Florida. Ed is the author of ten books anEd Young is the founding and Senior Pastor of Fellowship Church. Started in 1990 with just 150 people, over 20,000 now attend one of five campuses each weekend ? four in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area and one in Miami, Florida. Ed is the author of ten books and is seen nationally on USA Network each week. He and his wife, Lisa, have been married for twenty-four years and have four children.77773http://www.feedburner.comThis is an XML content feed. It is intended to be viewed in a newsreader or syndicated to another site.Podcast > Know Fear > Fear of the Commitmenthttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/cpblog/~3/336162063/podcast-know--1.htmlPodcastsinfo@creativepastors.com (Ed Young)Tue, 15 Jul 2008 10:05:00 -0500http://cp.blogs.com/cp/2008/07/podcast-know--1.htmlOur culture is characterized by a lack of commitment, from month-to-month apartment leases to pre-nuptial agreements. This message outlines the various reasons why we shy away from commitment, and looks in depth into different areas of our life that need commitment from us: our families (both our spouses and our children) and our friends. Without that level of dedication, we will never find relational fulfillment.

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Know Fear

Facing life's phobias can make all the difference between happiness and a life of terror. Ed Young, in this creative series, gives solid Biblical solutions allowing you to know fear in a life-changing way!

Know Fear

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]]>Our culture is characterized by a lack of commitment, from month-to-month apartment leases to pre-nuptial agreements. This message outlines the various reasons why we shy away from commitment, and looks in depth into different areas of our life that need...noOur culture is characterized by a lack of commitment, from month-to-month apartment leases to pre-nuptial agreements. This message outlines the various reasons why we shy away from commitment, and looks in depth into different areas of our life that need.Ed YoungOur culture is characterized by a lack of commitment, from month-to-month apartment leases to pre-nuptial agreements. This message outlines the various reasons why we shy away from commitment, and looks in depth into different areas of our life that need...Fellowship,Church,Ed,Young,preaching,sermon,creative,pastorshttp://cp.blogs.com/cp/2008/07/podcast-know--1.htmlPodcast > Know Fear > Fear of the Futurehttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/cpblog/~3/331989499/podcast-know-fe.htmlPodcastsinfo@creativepastors.com (Ed Young)Thu, 10 Jul 2008 14:07:50 -0500http://cp.blogs.com/cp/2008/07/podcast-know-fe.htmlWe are a society obsessed with fear, from the legendary reaction to Orson Welles’ “War of the Worlds” to the recent Y2K crisis. Fear can either paralyze us and tyrannize our lives, or stimulate us and motivate us to greatness. This message addresses the various types of fears, discusses God’s attitude towards our fearfulness, and explains general Biblical principles for overcoming anxiety.

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Length: 33:36

Know Fear

Facing life's phobias can make all the difference between happiness and a life of terror. Ed Young, in this creative series, gives solid Biblical solutions allowing you to know fear in a life-changing way!

Know Fear

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]]>We are a society obsessed with fear, from the legendary reaction to Orson Welles’ “War of the Worlds” to the recent Y2K crisis. Fear can either paralyze us and tyrannize our lives, or stimulate us and motivate us to greatness....noWe are a society obsessed with fear, from the legendary reaction to Orson Welles’ “War of the Worlds” to the recent Y2K crisis. Fear can either paralyze us and tyrannize our lives, or stimulate us and motivate us to greatness....Ed YoungWe are a society obsessed with fear, from the legendary reaction to Orson Welles’ “War of the Worlds” to the recent Y2K crisis. Fear can either paralyze us and tyrannize our lives, or stimulate us and motivate us to greatness....Fellowship,Church,Ed,Young,preaching,sermon,creative,pastorshttp://cp.blogs.com/cp/2008/07/podcast-know-fe.htmlPodcast > Thread > A Common Threadhttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/cpblog/~3/326187789/podcast-thread.htmlPodcastsinfo@creativepastors.com (Ed Young)Thu, 03 Jul 2008 18:07:06 -0500http://cp.blogs.com/cp/2008/07/podcast-thread.htmlBaptism is a common thread, a unifying symbol, in the life of every believer. And Ed Young concludes this series by asking: Is your thread wet? This public demonstration of our connection with Christ’s death, burial and resurrection is the first test of obedience for every Christ-follower. It is not only a public pronouncement of our faith; it is also a symbol of a greater baptism—the baptism of the Spirit.

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Length: 36:09

Thread

We are crazy about clothes—we have a passion for fashion. That fashion frenzy is nothing new. And in this series called Thread we’re going to explore where it all started. More importantly, though, we’re going to find out that this life will never make sense until we discover the common thread that holds it all together and reconnect the disconnected fabric of our lives.

Thread

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]]>Baptism is a common thread, a unifying symbol, in the life of every believer. And Ed Young concludes this series by asking: Is your thread wet? This public demonstration of our connection with Christ’s death, burial and resurrection is the...noBaptism is a common thread, a unifying symbol, in the life of every believer. And Ed Young concludes this series by asking: Is your thread wet? This public demonstration of our connection with Christ’s death, burial and resurrection is the...Ed YoungBaptism is a common thread, a unifying symbol, in the life of every believer. And Ed Young concludes this series by asking: Is your thread wet? This public demonstration of our connection with Christ’s death, burial and resurrection is the...Fellowship,Church,Ed,Young,preaching,sermon,creative,pastorshttp://cp.blogs.com/cp/2008/07/podcast-thread.htmlPodcast > Thread > The Designer's Labelhttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/cpblog/~3/318942769/podcast-thread.htmlPodcastsinfo@creativepastors.com (Ed Young)Tue, 24 Jun 2008 09:54:00 -0500http://cp.blogs.com/cp/2008/06/podcast-thread.htmlThe Bible says that the name of the Lord is to be praised. However, we cannot worship His name without first knowing His name. In this message, Ed Young looks at the different names for God found in the Bible, the significance behind each one, and how each of them can draw us into a more meaningful relationship with Him.

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Length: 36:09

Thread

We are crazy about clothes—we have a passion for fashion. That fashion frenzy is nothing new. And in this series called Thread we’re going to explore where it all started. More importantly, though, we’re going to find out that this life will never make sense until we discover the common thread that holds it all together and reconnect the disconnected fabric of our lives.

Thread

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]]>The Bible says that the name of the Lord is to be praised. However, we cannot worship His name without first knowing His name. In this message, Ed Young looks at the different names for God found in the Bible,...noThe Bible says that the name of the Lord is to be praised. However, we cannot worship His name without first knowing His name. In this message, Ed Young looks at the different names for God found in the Bible,...Ed YoungThe Bible says that the name of the Lord is to be praised. However, we cannot worship His name without first knowing His name. In this message, Ed Young looks at the different names for God found in the Bible,...Fellowship,Church,Ed,Young,preaching,sermon,creative,pastorshttp://cp.blogs.com/cp/2008/06/podcast-thread.htmlChurch Pirates Discussion Continueshttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/cpblog/~3/311459466/church-pirates.htmlWhat do you think?info@creativepastors.com (Ed Young)Fri, 13 Jun 2008 17:50:33 -0500http://cp.blogs.com/cp/2008/06/church-pirates.htmlChurch_pirates_4 I recently posted a video blog post about “Church Pirates”, or people who will join the movement of a certain church, and then decide to start up their own church right up the street, essentially siphoning the staff, money and congregation from the church where they honed their skills. Well, the post has been making waves and is still getting strong responses and stirring up discussion. In fact, Christianity Today has picked up the conversation! Check it out here. If you haven’t seen the post already, check it out and get in on the discussion.

]]>I recently posted a video blog post about “Church Pirates”, or people who will join the movement of a certain church, and then decide to start up their own church right up the street, essentially siphoning the staff, money and...http://cp.blogs.com/cp/2008/06/church-pirates.htmlPodcast > Help Us Engage in Eternityhttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/cpblog/~3/310000319/podcast-one-pra.htmlPodcastsinfo@creativepastors.com (Ed Young)Wed, 11 Jun 2008 18:32:44 -0500http://cp.blogs.com/cp/2008/06/podcast-one-pra.htmlEveryone has a date with destiny, an appointment with eternity. And while we don’t know when that appointment is, the decisions we make now determine our final destination. Unfortunately, many people are destined to spend their forever in hell. But that doesn’t have to be the case.

In this message, Ed Young offers his one prayer for the Church, “Lord, help us engage in eternity.” Because as we engage in the reality of heaven and hell, our forever mindset will change. And then will we discover what it takes to get the most out of life—today and for eternity.

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Help Us Engage in Eternity

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]]>Everyone has a date with destiny, an appointment with eternity. And while we don’t know when that appointment is, the decisions we make now determine our final destination. Unfortunately, many people are destined to spend their forever in hell. But...noEveryone has a date with destiny, an appointment with eternity. And while we don’t know when that appointment is, the decisions we make now determine our final destination. Unfortunately, many people are destined to spend their forever in hell. But...Ed YoungEveryone has a date with destiny, an appointment with eternity. And while we don’t know when that appointment is, the decisions we make now determine our final destination. Unfortunately, many people are destined to spend their forever in hell. But...Fellowship,Church,Ed,Young,preaching,sermon,creative,pastorshttp://cp.blogs.com/cp/2008/06/podcast-one-pra.htmlJoin One Prayerhttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/cpblog/~3/301412710/join-one-prayer.htmlSpecial offersinfo@creativepastors.com (Ed Young)Fri, 30 May 2008 13:06:13 -0500http://cp.blogs.com/cp/2008/05/join-one-prayer.htmlOneprayer If you haven't signed up already, you won't want to miss this unprecedented global movement! Join Fellowship Church and LifeChurch.tv for an incredible move of God in the church. During the month of June, grow closer to God and become a part of something bigger than any of us as we join together with hundreds of thousands of people to pray for and serve our communities, our cities and our world with One Prayer.

Each weekend during the month of June, we will be challenged by some of our country's greatest communicators to pray one prayer, and then take steps to put this prayer into action. And as the Church stands together during the One Prayer series, we will each discover the power, significance and potential that one prayer has to change the world.

Elevate, a ministry of Fellowship Church, will be providing a 4-week children's curriculum free of charge to churches participating in this program. To download lessons or for more information on how to be a part of this event, go to oneprayer.com/kids.

]]>If you haven't signed up already, you won't want to miss this unprecedented global movement! Join Fellowship Church and LifeChurch.tv for an incredible move of God in the church. During the month of June, grow closer to God and become...http://cp.blogs.com/cp/2008/05/join-one-prayer.htmlPodcast > Wake Up > Opportunity of a Lifetimehttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/cpblog/~3/300757986/podcast-wake--3.htmlPodcastsinfo@creativepastors.com (Ed Young)Thu, 29 May 2008 14:48:54 -0500http://cp.blogs.com/cp/2008/05/podcast-wake--3.htmlPeter, James and John had the opportunity of a lifetime—the opportunity to minister to Jesus during his greatest time of need. But when that opportunity presented itself in the Garden of Gethsemane, these three men simply fell asleep.

In this message, Ed Young shows us how opportunity is often met with opposition, especially if it’s the opportunity of a lifetime. And he reveals just what it takes to overcome that opposition and finally wake up to all that God has in store for us.

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Length: 25:48

Wake Up

Sleep is an interesting state. When we're asleep, we don't even know it. It's only when we wake up that we realize we had been asleep in the first place. It's true physically; it's also true spiritually.

In this series, Ed Young looks at several characters throughout the Bible who found themselves asleep to what God had in store for them. And as we get an inside track into their lives, we discover that in our own lives, God doesn't want us to be lulled to sleep spiritually. Because life takes on so much more meaning, direction and purpose when we finally wake up!

Wake Up

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]]>Peter, James and John had the opportunity of a lifetime—the opportunity to minister to Jesus during his greatest time of need. But when that opportunity presented itself in the Garden of Gethsemane, these three men simply fell asleep. In this...http://cp.blogs.com/cp/2008/05/podcast-wake--3.htmlPodcast > Wake Up > Unlimited Potentialhttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/cpblog/~3/294607309/podcast-wake--2.htmlPodcastsinfo@creativepastors.com (Ed Young)Tue, 20 May 2008 17:48:58 -0500http://cp.blogs.com/cp/2008/05/podcast-wake--2.htmlSleep is not an instantaneous occurrence. It’s a gradual process that comes in steps. But once we’re asleep, waking up can be difficult. The same is true with sin. We enter sin, like sleep, slowly, even methodically. But once we’re in it, once we’ve fallen asleep to what God has in store for us, we can fail to realize the potential impact we can have in the world.

In this message, Ed Young takes a look at one of the most tragic stories of what could have been—the life of Samson. And as we discover the steps that led Samson to sleep spiritually, we come to understand just how to wake up to our own unlimited potential.

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Length: 39:30

Wake Up

Sleep is an interesting state. When we're asleep, we don't even know it. It's only when we wake up that we realize we had been asleep in the first place. It's true physically; it's also true spiritually.

In this series, Ed Young looks at several characters throughout the Bible who found themselves asleep to what God had in store for them. And as we get an inside track into their lives, we discover that in our own lives, God doesn't want us to be lulled to sleep spiritually. Because life takes on so much more meaning, direction and purpose when we finally wake up!

Wake Up

CreativePastors

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]]>Sleep is not an instantaneous occurrence. It’s a gradual process that comes in steps. But once we’re asleep, waking up can be difficult. The same is true with sin. We enter sin, like sleep, slowly, even methodically. But once we’re...noSleep is not an instantaneous occurrence. It’s a gradual process that comes in steps. But once we’re asleep, waking up can be difficult. The same is true with sin. We enter sin, like sleep, slowly, even methodically. But once we’re...Ed YoungSleep is not an instantaneous occurrence. It’s a gradual process that comes in steps. But once we’re asleep, waking up can be difficult. The same is true with sin. We enter sin, like sleep, slowly, even methodically. But once we’re...Fellowship,Church,Ed,Young,preaching,sermon,creative,pastorshttp://cp.blogs.com/cp/2008/05/podcast-wake--2.htmlElevate News!http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/cpblog/~3/289696693/elevate-news.htmlinfo@creativepastors.com (Ed Young)Tue, 13 May 2008 15:40:57 -0500http://cp.blogs.com/cp/2008/05/elevate-news.htmlLooking for summer programs and curriculum? Consider using an Elevate series for VBS at your church! Some ministry leaders have let us know that they've adapted the eight-week format to fit their week-long Vacation Bible School. They use lesson one on the Sunday before the program starts, a new lesson each day of the week and then close on the next Sunday with the last lesson of the series. Add a few creative crafts and snacks and you're ready for the fun to begin!

We've recently launched a new Elevatekids.com website with interactive information on current and upcoming curriculum. Check out media previews, get the latest news from the development team and find answers to common questions.

Also, we are excited to announce the soon-to-be-released Elevate Junior curriculum. Elevate Jr. is a brand new preschool curriculum from Fellowship Church designed for children ages 3 – 5 years old. Elevate Jr. shares many of the characteristics of Elevate, including video training for all classroom activities. You will have the option of teaching the curriculum in an interactive classroom format or in a large group/small group format. The elements of each lesson are:

Opening Activity
Introduction Video
Main Point Activity
Skit and Bible Story Video
Bible Story Activity
Application Video
Craft Activity
Closing Activity

Elevate Jr. will release with Spy Chase, the next series from Elevate; and we will produce it with every Elevate series from this point forward. As with Elevate, you will be able to use the curriculum with a TV, DVD Player and remote control. Pricing for Elevate Jr. will be the same as Elevate, at $159 for an eight-week series (about $20 a weekend). To stay connected with the latest about Elevate Jr., check out ElevateKids.com or, to order, visit CreativePastors.com.

]]>Looking for summer programs and curriculum? Consider using an Elevate series for VBS at your church! Some ministry leaders have let us know that they've adapted the eight-week format to fit their week-long Vacation Bible School. They use lesson one...http://cp.blogs.com/cp/2008/05/elevate-news.htmlAll Rights Reserved. Copyright CreativePastors.comEd Youngnonadult