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The 12 Apostles
Contributed by Rik Wadge on Aug 19, 2004 (message contributor)
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1. Andrew And Evangelism
Contributed on Aug 19, 2004
A look at Evangelism in the life of the Apostle Andrew.
The 12 Apostles Week 1 – Andrew Dr. Rik B. Wadge, Ph.D. It’s around 26 or 27AD. Jesus is 30 years old. He’s just about to begin his public ministry. John’s been calling for repentance and then baptizing the people in the Jordan river in preparation for the coming of the Messiah. Jesus can ...read more
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2. Simon Peter And Choices
Contributed on Aug 19, 2004
A look at Simon Peter and 4 choices in his life.
The 12 Apostles Week 1 – Simon Peter Dr. Rik B. Wadge, Ph.D. "Choices" On the most important night of his life—on the most important night in history—Peter, "the Rock," sat alone in a dark corner weeping. This wasn’t common place for him. He was a strong self-reliant fisherman. He was bold! ...read more
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3. Philip And The Uncommon God
Contributed on Aug 26, 2004
Philip: Commonness and the Uncommon God
The 12 Apostles Week 3 – Philip Dr. Rik B. Wadge, Ph.D. "Commonness and the Uncommon God" The Art Collector A famous art collector is walking through the city when he notices a mangy cat lapping milk from a saucer in the doorway of a store. He does a double take. He knows that the saucer ...read more
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4. James: Ambition, Courage And Zeal
Contributed on Aug 30, 2004
The three main characteristics of James the Apostle.
The 12 Apostles Week 4 – James Dr. Rik B. Wadge, Ph.D. "Ambition, Courage and Zeal" Joke MAN OF THE HOUSE One of the men in the church had gone to his Pastor for counseling, where he revealed his dreams of becoming more ambitious, couragous and zealous in his marriage. With that the ...read more
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5. John - The Apostle Of Love
Contributed on Sep 6, 2004
The Apostle John’s emphasis concerning love.
The 12 Apostles Week 5 – John Dr. Rik B. Wadge, Ph.D. "The Apostle of Love" Illustration: William Gladstone Prime Minister of Britain, stood before the House of Commons one day and began to tell a touching story about their Princess... Alice. You see Alice had a daughter that was extremely ...read more
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6. Thomas: From Doubt To Destiny
Contributed on Sep 19, 2004
Remove your doubts and reclaim your destiny.
The 12 Apostles Week 7 – Thomas Dr. Rik B. Wadge, Ph.D. "From Doubt to Destiny" Preparatory Introduction: Joel Olsteen’s declaration “This is my bible... I am what it says I am... I have what it says I have... I can do what it says I can do... Today I will be taught the Word of ...read more
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7. Matthew
Contributed on Sep 26, 2004
Matthew: God’s "Invisible Man"
The 12 Apostles Week 8 – Matthew Dr. Rik B. Wadge, Ph.D. "God’s Invisible Man" (Nicole Johnson "the invisible woman" VIDEO CLIP #1) Have you ever been lonely or maybe felt like you were invisible? In the first century there were a small group of individual’s who were funded by high ...read more
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8. James, "When Less Is More"
Contributed on Oct 5, 2004
Sometimes the lack of words concerning a believer’s life is a reminder of the Spiritual Paradox that "Less of us is More of Him."
The 12 Apostles Week 9 – James "the less" Dr. Rik B. Wadge, Ph.D. "When Less is More" Preparatory Introduction: Joel Olsteen’s declaration “This is my bible... I am what it says I am... I have what it says I have... I can do what it says I can do... Today I will be taught the Word of ...read more
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9. James The Freedom Fighter
Contributed on Oct 17, 2004
The Apostle James the Zealot was characterized by zealousness. This also should be the characteristic of our lives.
The 12 Apostles Week 11 Simon the “Freedom Fighter” Introduction: “To arms, to arms... the war’s begun! They’re heading toward Concord!” Paul Revere’s voice could be heard even above the sound of the horses hooves beating the ground. The year was 1775 and the british were approaching with ...read more