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Living Worship
Living Works
July 20, 2008
Patsy Fratanduono
2106
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Living Worship
Living Questions
July 13, 2008
Brian McLaren
2105
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Living Worship
Living Compassion
July 6, 2008
Matthew Dyer
2104
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Living Worship
Living Prayer
June 29, 2008
Patsy Fratanduono
2103
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Living Worship
Living Communion
June 22, 2008
Betsy Mitchell Henning
2102
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The Way of Generosity
Sharing our Lives
June 15, 2008
Matthew Dyer and others
2101
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The Way of Generosity
Sharing our Space
June 8, 2008
Matthew Dyer
2100
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The Way of Generosity
Sharing our Money
June 1, 2008
Matthew Dyer
2099
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The Way of Generosity
Sharing our Struggles, Sharing our Gifts
May 25, 2008
Patsy Fratanduono
2098
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Celebration of Leadership May 18, 2008
Matthew Dyer and others
2097
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The Power to Serve May 11, 2008
Matthew Dyer
2096
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Who Is My Neighbor?
Serving the World
May 4, 2008
Matthew Dyer
2095
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Who Is My Neighbor?
Serving My Neighborhood
April 27, 2008
Matthew Dyer
2094
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Who Is My Neighbor?
Serving at Work
April 20, 2008
Matthew Dyer
2093
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Who Is My Neighbor?
Serving at Church
partial recording
April 13, 2008
Sarah Hughey
2092
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Who Is My Neighbor?
Serving at Home
April 6, 2008
Patsy Fratanduono
2091
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Who Is My Neighbor? March 30, 2008
Matthew Dyer
2090
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The God Who Is Broken
Easter Sunday
March 23, 2008
Matthew Dyer
2089
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The God Who Is Broken
Palm Sunday
March 16, 2008
Brian McLaren
2088
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The God Who Is Broken
The Suffering God
March 9, 2008
Patsy Fratanduono
2087
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The God Who Is Broken
The Broken God
March 2, 2008
Matthew Dyer
No media available Commitment Sunday
February 24, 2008
2086
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Who Am I? Finding Hope and Meaning in a Frantic World
Who Do I Want To Be?
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February 17, 2008
Matthew Dyer
2085
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Who Am I? Finding Hope and Meaning in a Frantic World
What's Holding Me Back?
February 10, 2008
Matthew Dyer and Patsy Fratanduono
2084
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Who Am I? Finding Hope and Meaning in a Frantic World
What Really Matters To Me?
February 3, 2008
Matthew Dyer
2083
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Who Am I? Finding Hope and Meaning in a Frantic World
How Do I See God?
January 27, 2008
Patsy Fratanduono
2082
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Who Am I? Finding Hope and Meaning in a Frantic World
What Is My Part?
January 20, 2008
Sherri Pfaff
2081
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Who Am I? Finding Hope and Meaning in a Frantic World
Where Have I Been and Where Was God?
January 13, 2008
Matthew Dyer and others
2080
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Who Am I? Finding Hope and Meaning in a Frantic World
Who Am I?
January 6, 2008
Matthew Dyer
2079
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New! December 30, 2007
Betsy Mitchell Henning
2078c
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Christmas Unwrapped
Unwrapping Our Fears
December 23, 2007
Patsy Fratanduono
2078
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Christmas Unwrapped
Unwrapping Our Past
December 16, 2007
Matthew Dyer
2077
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Christmas Unwrapped
Do Not Open 'Til Christmas
December 9, 2007
Patsy Fratanduono
2075
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God in the Movies
Little Miss Sunshine
November 25, 2007
Betsy Mitchell Henning
2074
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God in the Movies
The Pursuit of Happyness
November 18, 2007
Sarah Hughey
2073
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God in the Movies
Evan Almighty
November 11, 2007
Brian McLaren
2072
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God in the Movies
The Incredibles
November 4, 2007
Patsy Fratanduono
2071
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Food For Life: Ingredients for Healthy Spirituality
Curbing our Appetites
October 21, 2007
Matthew Dyer
2070
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Food For Life: Ingredients for Healthy Spirituality
Dinner with Friends
October 14, 2007
Patsy Fratanduono and Sarah Hughey
2069
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Food For Life: Ingredients for Healthy Spirituality
Eating To Our Heart's Content
October 7, 2007
Patsy Fratanduono
2068
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Food For Life: Ingredients for Healthy Spirituality
September 30, 2007
Matthew Dyer
2067
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Food For Life: Ingredients for Healthy Spirituality
Bread of Life
September 23, 2007
Matthew Dyer
2066
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Food For Life: Ingredients for Healthy Spirituality
Listening to Our Hunger
September 16, 2007
Matthew Dyer
2065
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Cedar Ridge at 25
A New Vision
September 9, 2007
Brian McLaren and Matthew Dyer
2064
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Stuck Together
Community
September 2, 2007
Zack Sandberg and Betsy Mitchell-Henning
2063
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Stuck Together
Church
August 26, 2007
Steve Mather and Leigh-Ellen Curl
2062
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Stuck Together
A Series About Family
August 19, 2007
Betsy Mitchell-Henning
2061
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Following Jesus Into Unexpected Places
Growth and Healing
August 12, 2007
Patsy Fratanduono and Lori Austin
2060
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Following Jesus Into Unexpected Places
Panel Discussion: Discipleship
August 5, 2007
Matthew Dyer, moderator
2059
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July 29 Message July 29, 2007
Brian McLaren
2058
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Following Jesus Into Unexpected Places
Outward Journey
July 22, 2007
Matthew Dyer
2057
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Following Jesus Into Unexpected Places
Inward Journey
July 15, 2007
Matthew Dyer
2056
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Following Jesus Into Unexpected Places
Community
July 8, 2007
Patsy Fratanduono and Sarah Hughey
2055
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Following Jesus Into Unexpected Places July 1, 2007
Patsy Fratanduono and Matthew Dyer
2054
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Inside-Out: Living Out Our Values
Innovation/Creativity
June 24, 2007
Matthew Dyer
2053
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Inside-Out: Living Out Our Values
Balance/Wisdom
June 17, 2007
Brian McLaren
2052
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Commitment Sunday
Youth & Kids Interview
June 10, 2007
Matthew Dyer, Steve Mather, Nanci Carstens, Leigh-Ellen Curl
2051
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Inside-Out: Living Out Our Values
Acceptance/Diversity
June 3, 2007
Brian McLaren
2050
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Inside-Out: Living Out Our Values
Spiritual Vibrancy/Mystery
May 27, 2007
Patsy Fratanduono
2049
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Inside-Out: Living Out Our Values
Connection/Community
May 20, 2007
Matthew Dyer
2048
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Inside-Out: Living Out Our Values
Authenticity/Integrity
May 13, 2007
Matthew Dyer
2047
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The Power of Hope
Serving Globally: Who on Earth is My Neighbor?
May 6, 2007
Matthew Dyer
2046
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The Power of Hope
Rebuilding Together: Where is my Community?
April 29, 2007
Matthew Dyer
2045
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The Power of Hope
Earth Day: Whose Planet Is It Anyway?
April 22, 2007
Matthew Dyer
2044
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The Power of Hope
Tax Day: Who Wants To Be a Millionaire?
April 15, 2007
Matthew Dyer
2043
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Easter: Hope in the Darkness April 8, 2007
Matthew Dyer
2042
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Amos: Prophet of Justice
Part 4
April 1, 2007
Matthew Dyer
2041
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Amos: Prophet of Justice
Part 3
March 25, 2007
Matthew Dyer
2040
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A View from 39,000 Feet March 18, 2007
Brian McLaren
2039
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Amos: Prophet of Justice
Part 2
March 11, 2007
Matthew Dyer
2038
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Amos: Prophet of Justice
Part 1
March 4, 2007
Matthew Dyer
2037
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First Sunday of Lent February 25, 2007
Patsy Fratanduono
2036
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The Mystery of the Bible
Prophets Overview
February 18, 2007
Matthew Dyer
2035
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The Mystery of the Bible, Part 2 February 11, 2007
Matthew Dyer
2034
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The Mystery of the Bible, Part 1 February 4, 2007
Matthew Dyer
2033
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A Vision for Life, Part 2
Moving Forward Together
January 28, 2007
Matthew Dyer, Sarah Hughey, Patsy Fratanduono, Roger Sandberg
2032
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A Vision for Life, Part 2
For the Good of the World
January 21, 2007
Matthew Dyer
2031
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A Vision for Life, Part 2
In Authentic Community
January 14, 2007
Matthew Dyer
2030
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A Vision for Life, Part 2
Being and Making Disciples
January 7, 2007
Matthew Dyer
2029
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Too Good to be True? The Magic of Christmas
Blessed are Those Who Are Paying Attention
December 31, 2006
Patsy Fratanduono
2027
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Too Good to be True? The Magic of Christmas
Blessed are Those Who Have Nothing to Lose
December 17, 2006
Matthew Dyer
2025
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Too Good to be True?
The Magic of Christmas
December 3, 2006
Matthew Dyer
2024
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A Vision For Life Revisited
Thanksgiving
November 26, 2006
Matthew Dyer
2023
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A Vision For Life Revisited
Where Do We Go From Here?
November 19, 2006
Matthew Dyer
2022
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A Vision For Life Revisited
Finding Common Ground
November 12, 2006
Matthew Dyer
2021
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God in the Movies:
Saved
November 5, 2006
Steve Mather and Cedar Ridge Youth
2020
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God in the Movies:
March of the Penguins
October 29, 2006
Brian McLaren
2019
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God in the Movies:
Walk the Line
October 22, 2006
Matthew Dyer
2018
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God in the Movies:
Tsotsi
October 15, 2006
Brian McLaren
2017
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A Vision for Life:
The Gift of Time
October 8, 2006
Matthew Dyer
2016
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A Vision for Life:
The God of Small Things
October 1, 2006
Matthew Dyer
2015
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A Vision for Life:
Be the Change God Wants in the World
September 24, 2006
Matthew Dyer
2014
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A Vision for Life:
Surrender and Transformation
September 17, 2006
Matthew Dyer
2013
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A Vision for Life:
Subversive Simplicity
September 10, 2006
Matthew Dyer
The services for August 20, August 27, and September 3 are not available online due to copyright issues with movie clips.
2012
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The Prodigal Son August 13, 2006
Jason Mack
2011
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Grace and Forgiveness
The Firm Foundation of Right Relationships
August 6, 2006
Roger Sandberg
2010
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The Secret Message of Jesus July 30, 2006
Brian McLaren
2009
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The Holy Spirit
Power to Change
July 23, 2006
Matthew Dyer
2008
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The Holy Spirit
The Presence of the Future
July 16, 2006
Matthew Dyer
2007
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The Holy Spirit
Deep Magic from the Dawn of Time
July 9, 2006
Matthew Dyer
2006
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The Secret Message of Jesus July 2, 2006
Brian McLaren
2005
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Life Together
Creating an Atmosphere of Belonging
June 25, 2006
Matthew Dyer and Sarah Hughey
2004
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Life Together
Sharing the Presence
June 18, 2006
Patsy Fratanduono
2003
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Life Together
Living Out In The Open
June 11, 2006
Matthew Dyer
2002
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Life Together
Handling Criticism
June 4, 2006
Matthew Dyer
2001
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Life Together
Handling Conflict
May 28, 2006
Matthew Dyer
2000
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Life Together
Losing Our Lives
May 21, 2006
Matthew Dyer
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
Leaders' Connection Meeting
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Part 1 (Matthew Dyer) 56:04
Part 2 (Melanie Griffin, Patsy Fratanduono, Tom Austin, Beth Burgess) 20:50
Part 3 (Group discussion facilitators, Chris Hill) 34:19
May 18, 2006
1998
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A New Hope: Life Before Death
Life Together
May 7, 2006
Matthew Dyer
1997
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A New Hope: Life Before Death
The World in Our Hands
April 30, 2006
Matthew Dyer and others
1996
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A New Hope: Life Before Death
Overcoming Bentness: Reaching for the Light
April 23, 2006
Patsy Fratanduono
1995
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The End of the Beginning
April 16, 2006
Matthew Dyer
1994
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Revolution of the Weak
April 9, 2006
Matthew Dyer
1993
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The Weakness of God
April 2, 2006
Matthew Dyer
1992
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Lent: Season of Ashes
March 26, 2006
Patsy Fratanduono
1991
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Journeying Together
A Community of Servants
March 19, 2006
Matthew Dyer, Tinica Mather, Bill Duncan
1990
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Journeying Together
A Community of Brokenness
March 12, 2006
Matthew Dyer
1989
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Journeying Together
An Open Community
March 5, 2006
Matthew Dyer, Joyce Thompson
1988
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Journeying Together
Hope
February 26, 2006
Matthew Dyer, Shobha Duncan, Phil Lazo
1987
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Commitment Sunday
My Story
February 19, 2006
Matthew Dyer
No services held due to inclement weather
February 12, 2006
1986
audio
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The Road Ahead
A Look at Cedar Ridge's Unique Local and Global Mission

February 5, 2006
Matthew Dyer and Brian McLaren

audio
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Saturday Seminar
Social Justice and Christian Faith

February 4, 2006
Dr. Charles Gutenson
1985
audio
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The Road Ahead
January 29, 2006
Brian McLaren and Matthew Dyer
1984
audio
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The Road Ahead
Cedar Ridge Doing Life Together: Reflections on Transition

January 22, 2006
Patsy Fratanduono, Roger Sandberg and others
1983
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The Road Ahead
Cedar Ridge's Secret: Come As You Are

January 15, 2006
Brian and Grace McLaren
1982
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The Road Ahead
What Has Always Sustained and Empowered Cedar Ridge: Staying in Contact with God

January 8, 2006
Brian McLaren
1981
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The Road Ahead
What Cedar Ridge Means To Me

January 1, 2006
Brian McLaren
1980
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The Promise of Christmas
December 25, 2005
Brian McLaren
1978
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The Promise of Christmas
The Promise of a Name

December 11, 2005
Patsy Fratanduono
1977
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The Promise of Christmas
The Bethlehem Promise

December 4, 2005
Brian McLaren
1973
audio
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God in the Movies
In America

November 6, 2005
Patsy Fratanduono
1972
audio
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God in the Movies
Rivers and Tides

October 30, 2005
Brian McLaren
1971
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God in the Movies
Napoleon Dynamite

October 23, 2005
Jason Mack
1970
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God in the Movies
Hotel Rwanda

October 16, 2005
Brian McLaren
1969
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What Is The Emerging Church?
Global and Postcolonial

October 2, 2005
Brian McLaren and Randy Woodley
1968
audio
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What Is The Emerging Church?
Monastic and Communal

October 2, 2005
Brian McLaren
1967
audio
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What Is The Emerging Church?
Artistic

September 25, 2005
Brian McLaren
1966
audio
video
What Is The Emerging Church?
Missional, Evangelical, Integral

September 18, 2005
Brian McLaren
1965
audio
video
What Is The Emerging Church?
September 11, 2005
Brian McLaren
1963
audio
video
Stories of Struggle
August 28, 2005
Laurie Powers, Ed Walker, and Susan Lee Titus
1962
audio
Stories of Presence
August 21, 2005
Brian McLaren and others
1961
audio
Stories of Presence
August 14, 2005
Brian McLaren
1960
audio
The One Who Travels With You
August 7, 2005
Jason Mack
1958
audio
video
Mark 1: Healing the Leper
July 24, 2005
Dr. Matthew Dyer
1957
audio
video
When Do's And Don'ts Are Just What You Need
July 17, 2005
Patsy Fratanduono
1956
audio
video
Getting Organized
July 10, 2005
Brian McLaren
1955
audio
What Makes You Complain
July 3, 2005
Jason Mack
1954
audio
Crossing Boundaries
June 26, 2005
Brian McLaren
1953
audio
Freedom Never Comes Easy
June 19, 2005
Jimi Calhoun
W4J
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Worship in the Spirit of Justice
June 12, 2005
1952
audio
Lessons from Exodus
June 12, 2005
Brian McLaren
1950
audio
Four Great Saints
Thomas Merton: An Example of Contemplation

May 29, 2005
Nick Howard
1948
audio
Four Great Saints
C. S. Lewis: An Example of Imagination

May 15, 2005
Brian McLaren
1947
audio
Four Great Saints
Mother Theresa: An Example of Compassion

May 8, 2005
Patsy Fratanduono
1946
audio
Commitment Sunday
One Anothering

May 1, 2005
Jimi Calhoun
1945
audio
Reason... and Beyond
April 24, 2005
Wes White
1944
audio
Farewell Message
April 17, 2005
Keith Matthews
1943
audio
Using Your Power: Putting Wheels on Community Ideals
The Power on your Wrist

April 10, 2005
Brian McLaren
1942
audio
Using Your Power: Putting Wheels on Community Ideals
The Power in Your Mouth

Whether you know it or not, your words have tremendous power to hurt or to heal others. Using your speech wisely can help you and those around you.
April 3, 2005
Brian McLaren
1941
audio
Pictures of Jesus
The Joyful Jesus

The story of Easter calls us to be renewed as a reflection of God. Resurrection is not a story that ended 2000 yeats ago; it is meant to continue in us and through us today.
March 27, 2005
Brian McLaren
1939
audio
Pictures of Jesus
The Humble Jesus

Everyone acknowledges the humility of Jesus; yet few of us grasp how much His humility reveals the character of God.
March 13, 2005
Patsy Fratanduono
1938
audio
Pictures of Jesus
The Sagely Jesus

Perhaps you've never thought of Jesus as brilliant. But examine the way He uses logic - not to defeat His adversaries, but to allow open minds to discover truth for themselves.
March 6, 2005
Brian McLaren
1937
audio
Making More of Public Worship
Teaching: More than Listening

The letter to the Hebrews reveals four keys to getting the most out of the message. Turning off your criticism can allow you to hear what God has to say to you.
February 27, 2005
Brian McLaren
1936
audio
Making More of Public Worship
Worship: More than Singing

Worship can be defined as transferring something of value to God. God always wants our best, and He always wants His best for us.
February 20, 2005
Jimi Calhoun
1935
audio
Making More of Public Worship
Prayer: More than Talking

The most important part of worship is our thoughts and attitudes. We need to remember that worship and prayer is not about us.
February 13, 2005
Patsy Fratanduono
1934
audio
Making More of Public Worship
Communion: More than Ritual

To many people, ritual is an empty repetition. But ritual can be a way of bonding with deeper meaning.
February 6, 2005
Brian McLaren
1933
audio
Thank God It's Monday: Firing Your Boss
When you do your job to please the Lord, you can be successful in adverse situations. You can also be a genuine example and a help to those around you.
January 30, 2005
Brian McLaren
1931
audio
Thank God It's Monday: Negotiating Dangers, Toils and Snares On The Job
January 16, 2005
Brian McLaren
1930
audio
Thank God It's Monday: Finding Meaning in Your Salary
January 9, 2005
Brian McLaren
1929
audio
Thank God It's Monday: Finding Meaning in Your Work
January 2, 2005
Brian McLaren
1928
audio
The Message In The Music: Reflections on Five Favorite Christmas Carols
O Come All Ye Faithful

December 26, 2004
Brian McLaren
1927
audio
The Message In The Music: Reflections on Five Favorite Christmas Carols
Angels We Have Heard On High

December 19, 2004
Brian McLaren
1926
audio
The Message In The Music: Reflections on Five Favorite Christmas Carols
What Child Is This?

December 12, 2004
Brian McLaren
1925
audio
The Message In The Music: Reflections on Five Favorite Christmas Carols
Joy To The World

Our culture loves the sentiment of Christmas, but does not want the pain and suffering of the true Christmas story.
December 5, 2004
Joy Wallis
1924
audio
God in the Movies:
Spiderman

The search for real heroes always leads us to character, and character always involves sacrifice and suffering.
November 28, 2004
Brian McLaren
1923
audio
God in the Movies:
The Day After Tomorrow

Disaster movies, like many epic stories in literature, warn us of the unexpected consequences of our actions.
November 21, 2004
Brian McLaren
1922
audio
God in the Movies:
Bruce Almighty

We often blame God for our frustrations. We should not live in anger toward God, but we need an honest expression of feelings to move our relationship forward.
November 14, 2004
Brian McLaren
1921
audio
God in the Movies:
Return of the King

The Bible is filled with pictures of what the world could look like, and we need to hold onto hope when the struggle is difficult. Sometimes we lose faith and need a friend to carry us.
November 7, 2004
Brian McLaren
1920
audio
Family Practice:
Community, Family, Singleness, and God

God creates space for us and for others, so that we can share intimacy with Him and with our brothers and sisters.
October 31, 2004
Dr. Mary Fisher
191g
audio
Family Practice:
Marriage Mentoring

God can have a purpose for your marriage just as He has a purpose for your life.
October 24, 2004
Jimi Calhoun
1919
audio
Commitment Sunday
Welcome To The Family!

Keith offers advice to a young pastor from Scripture and from his own experience.
October 17, 2004
Keith Matthews
1918
audio
Family Practice
Part 2: The Nesting Instinct

Observing the behavior of birds can reveal some valuable principles for building strong human families.
October 10, 2004
Brian McLaren
1916
audio
Faith in an Election Year
When you vote, you are exercising your shareholder's stewardship of our national power. Use your vote for more than just personal or national interest.
September 26, 2004
Brian McLaren
1915
audio
Unfamiliar Passions of God
What is God truly passionate about? He has a passion for the world, and a passion for justice. And His plan for making His love visible in the world is... us.
September 19, 2004
Gary Haugen
President, International Justice Mission
1913
audio
Colossians: A Letter From Prison About Freedom
Part 4: Insert Your Name Here

Colossians contains some of the most grievously misinterpreted passages in scripture. Looking carefully at the context can help us find our correct relationship to God and to others.
September 5, 2004
Brian McLaren
1912
audio
Colossians: A Letter From Prison About Freedom
Part 3: Where The Revolution Begins

In the midst of desolation and destruction, God gives birth to new life. Having Christ in us and being in Christ changes us, and starts a revolution that changes the world.
August 29, 2004
Brian McLaren
1911
audio
Colossians: A Letter From Prison About Freedom
Part 2: Adventures In Missing The Point

August 22, 2004
Brian McLaren
1909
audio
A Spiritual Tune-Up
August 8, 2004
Keith Matthews
1908
audio
Songs In The Key Of Life: Psalm 1
Hymns are written about God for the benefit of others. They contain wisdom which should be absorbed and digested so that our lives will change.
August 1, 2004
Jimi Calhoun
1907
audio
Songs In The Key Of Life: Psalm 150
July 25, 2004
April Vega
1906
audio
Songs In The Key Of Life: Psalm 73
We face an internal struggle between our life in a self-absorbed, materialistic world, and our desire for the abundance of the Kingdom of God. Even Jesus' disciples wrestled with this problem. But we can order our vision and live in God's reality.
July 18, 2004
Keith Matthews
1905
audio
Songs In The Key Of Life: Psalm 145
We are part of a historical stream of those who praise and honor God. In order to understand the harmony of the universe, we must see it in the context of God's kingdom.
July 11, 2004
Brian McLaren
1904
audio
Songs In The Key Of Life: Psalm 84
The longing for God is fulfilled in a sense of wholeness in His presence. Learn the importance of vision, perseverance, and commitment in achieving a relationship with Him.
July 4, 2004
Nick Howard
1903
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Songs In The Key Of Life: Psalm 13
God wants us to be honest about our mistakes. In our openness, He shows mercy and our relationship grows stronger.
June 27, 2004
Roger Sandberg
1902
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Songs In The Key Of Life: Psalm 77
In times of loss and anguish, we demand answers from God. But He brings us comfort instead.
June 20, 2004
Robert Kang
1901
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Songs In The Key Of Life: Psalm 133
King David experienced the bitterness of conflict as a rising leader and as an experienced patriarch. In Psalm 133 he uses vivid poetic imagery to express his longing for the blessings of unity.
June 13, 2004
Brian McLaren
1900
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Christ the Meal-Multiplier
In an episode recorded in all four Gospels, Jesus fed thousands of people with five loaves and two fishes. This story reveals much about God's ability to provide what is needed when we offer what little we have. The miracle is in the giving.
June 6, 2004
Brian McLaren
1899
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Christ the Wine-Maker
Jesus' first miracle was changing water to wine at a wedding feast. This event - and the Jewish calendar - confirm the importance of celebration, rest and recreation in a balanced life.
May 30, 2004
Patsy Fratanduono
1898
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Christ the Mute Healer
Many of our problems deal with the need to have our hearing and speaking healed. Baptism is a kind of sign-language that speaks about the importance of God in our lives.
May 23, 2004
Commitment Sunday
Brian McLaren
1897
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Christ the Un-Paralyzer
The healing of the man with a shriveled hand took place in a tense confrontation between Jesus and the legally correct (but spiritually wrong) Pharisees. This miracle serves as a sign of two kinds of religion - shriveled, clenched legalism; and open, extended compassion.
May 16, 2004
Brian McLaren
1896
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Christ the Parent-Helper
In healing the daughter of a persistent Gentile mother, Jesus shows that His kingdom is open to all.
May 9, 2004
Mother's Day
Brian McLaren
1895
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Christ the Storm-Calmer
Jesus is sleeping while his disciples panic in a storm on the Sea of Galilee. We need to understand that storms come even to people who are following Jesus, and we should avoid reacting with fear, distrust, and anger.
May 2, 2004
Brian McLaren
1894
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Christ the Sight-Giver
Do we believe in miracles? Signs and wonders are supposed to make us wonder, and point us toward greater truths. We need to make room in our lives for miracles.
April 25, 2004
Brian McLaren

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Sierra Leone Mission Trip
A Cedar Ridge team visits a child development project in Sierra Leone.
April Vega
1893
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Christ the Wall-Piercer
Jesus turns up in the most unlikely and unexpected places.
April 18, 2004
Dr. Clive Calver
President, World Relief
1892
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What Do You Really Want? Part 6: A Reason to Endure
When Jesus appeared to His disciples on Easter, they did not recognize Him. He can come into our lives the same way; subtly, camouflaged in questions, interrupting our worry and discouragement with hope.
April 11, 2004
Easter Sunday
Brian McLaren
1891
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What Do You Really Want? Part 5: Partners in Mission
Jesus' arrival in Jerusalem was both a political and a prophetic statement. We are called to understand that God's message to us is both private and public.
April 4, 2004
Brian McLaren
1890
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What Do You Really Want? Part 4: A Legacy to Leave
An open soul wants to leave a legacy of mercy and justice for our neighbors around the world. We should no longer live for ourselves, but for God, so that we will no longer regard others from a worldly point of view.
March 28, 2004
Brian McLaren
1889
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What Do You Really Want? Part 3: Friends That Count
When you follow Jesus, He welcomes you into a circle of real friends. Friends who move together for mutual benefit and who together seek the Kingdom of God. But friends like this cannot be found; they must be made.
March 21, 2004
Brian McLaren
1888
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What Do You Really Want? Part 2: A Path To Follow
Within each of us is a desire to be accepted. But before we can be accepted, we need an extreme makeover. Real change - transformation - involves sacrifice and pain.
March 14, 2004
Brian McLaren
1887
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What Do You Really Want? Part 1
God gives us great freedom to seek happiness in life. But in order to find hapiness, we need to balance our desire for what we lack with an appreciation of what we have.
March 7, 2004
Brian McLaren
1886
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Four Great Saints: St. Teresa of Avila
All people are in the process of spiritual formation. For Christians, the goal is to be transformed into the likeness of Christ. Teresa taught that prayer is the key to our transformation.
February 29, 2004
Patsy Fratanduano
1885
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Four Great Saints: St. Anthony
St. Anthony demonstrated that pursuit of the classic Christian disciplines can produce a balanced character and a pure heart.
February 22, 2004
Keith Matthews
1884
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Four Great Saints: St. John of the Cross
This 16th century Spanish monk showed how detachment and suffering could lead to spiritual growth and real joy.
February 15, 2004
Dr. Nick Howard
1883
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Four Great Saints: St. Francis
Throughout the history of the Church, followers of Christ have looked for heroes who exemplify the character of Jesus. Francis of Assisi gave up wealth and notoriety for a simple life, and risked everything to bring peace to a world in conflict.
February 8, 2004
Brian McLaren
1882
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Being and Making Disciples: Entrusting
Being a new disciple means being entrusted with a message about God's love for people. Your age doesn't matter, and you don't have to be perfect. You can be an example of someone making progress on the path of Jesus.
February 1, 2004
Brian McLaren
1881
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Being and Making Disciples: Encouraging
God's work continues as leadership passes from one generation to the next. We need to understand that others will go farther than we have gone, and we need to commission, encourage, and strengthen them.
January 25, 2004
Brian McLaren
1880
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Being and Making Disciples: Asking and Sharing
In order to become people who can help others grow spiritually, we need two skills. Here are some examples of how to ask good questions and share good stories.
January 18, 2004
Brian McLaren
1879
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Being and Making Disciples: Affirming
Expressing confidence in the potential of others can unlock gifts which might otherwise be unused. Believe in someone and challenge them; your affirmation can cultivate spiritual growth.
January 11, 2004
Brian McLaren
1878
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Being and Making Disciples: Including
To be a Christian means spreading the knowledge of the love of Jesus to others. Open lives and personal connections are the tools God chooses to do His work in us.
January 4, 2004
Brian McLaren