CELEBRATE JESUS - Find Out What Makes Him Attractive to So Many People

Celebrate Jesus

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Dear Pastor or Church Leader,
Watch your congregation grow into greater maturity as they refresh their hearts with zeal for Christ and his kingdom!

50 DAY SPIRITUAL ADVENTURE SUMMARY

To celebrate Jesus is to enjoy him and to enjoy sharing him ith others. As you lead them in this motivational and inspiring 50-Day Spiritual Adventure, every participant in your church will rediscover what about Christ is so compelling, and become eager to share his grace and peace with everyone they meet! In short, this series lets you focus on evangelism without using the "E" word!

EIGHT SERMON THEMES

What Makes Jesus Attractive to So Many People:

1. He stayed spiritually connected and directed.
2. He shattered the stereotypes of "us" and "them."
3. He liked people and drew out the best in them.
4. He knew his identity, yet served with humility.
5. He spoke God's truth in everyday language.
6. He cast a vision of a better kingdom, now and future.
7. He courageously completed his assigned mission.
8. He broke the power of darkness so all can live in the light.

5 SERMON APPLICATION STEPS
1. Pray with a Pencil
2. Light your street
3. Celebrate people
4. Dare to care
5. Screen your message

 



Celebrate Jesus: Preacher's Starter Kit
This extensive Preacher's Starter Kit of materials is ideal for any pastor or church leader who is ready to preach through the Celebrate Jesus 50-Day Spiritual Adventure. This kit is also included in our more comprehensive Campaign Starter Kit.

The Celebrate Jesus Adventure contains nine age-graded sermon-application journals which can be ordered in quantity sufficient to help your entire congregation APPLY what you're teaching them in church on Sundays to transform their everyday lives. By using the journals, they'll be studying God's Word and praying daily, while also learning how to imitate Christ and easily share him with their unsaved friends and neighbors. Five Sermon Application Steps help them flesh out a lifestyle of evangelism without using the "E" word, as they learn to pray for, care for, and share Christ with their unsaved friends and neighbors. Other tools come with the kit to further enable you to use this 50 Day Spiritual Adventure to mobilize your entire congregation in celebrating Jesus for eight full weeks. In the end, you all will have refocused yourselves on Jesus Christ, learned to emulate his life, and begun to share him with others.


Pastor: Order your Preacher's Starter Kit or Campaign Starter Kit today to use this 8-Sunday sermon series, "Celebrate Jesus." You'll receive all of the following resources in the Preacher's Starter Kit:

1. One 300-page Pastor's Resource Manual full of nine Sundays of sermon and service helps - a veritable plethora of ideas and helps filled with extensive sermon preparation resources, and themed worship service suggestions, including music ideas, drama scripts, and more that help you to create eight unforgettable Sundays that connect your churchgoers to our risen Lord.

2. One Pastor's Manual on CD-ROM

3. One Adventure Guidebook, Jesus: The People's Choice

4. One Sermon Boosters Video (VHS) of 22 video illustrations

5. Two Adult Journals, Celebrate Jesus

6. Two Student Journals, Jesus: Share Him with a Friend

Why do the 50 Day Spiritual Adventure?

Reason #1
SERMON AND SERVICE IDEAS from David R. Mains and his staff make the 50-Day Spiritual Adventure a perfect way to create Sunday experiences that will be unforgettable for all.

Reason #2

SERMON APPLICATION JOURNALS are at the heart of the 50-Day Spiritual Adventure. With this age-graded tool, your people will make a daily practice of exploring God's Word and doing what it says, ensuring that your Sunday messages won't be forgotten in the parking lot.

Reason #3

You can EXTEND THE LIFE OF YOUR SERMONS. The five sermon application steps included in every journal will help your congregation take your words to heart and follow through, making their spiritual momentum contagious!

Reason #4
The 50-Day Spritual Adventure GETS EVERYONE IN YOUR CHURCH ON THE SAME PAGE SPIRITUALLY for eight Sundays in a row. What a great way to encourage unity and spiritual fellowship!


Celebrate Jesus - Deluxe Campaign Starter Kit
Pastor: Order your Deluxe Campaign Starter Kit today if you want to use this 8-Sunday sermon series called "Celebrate Jesus" as a church-wide campaign. Our Campaign Starter Kit contains everything you need to unfold this series from the pulpit, plus integrate it throughout the adult, teen and children's education ministries of your church. Purchase this to get started (or consider ordering our Preacher's Starter Kit if you just want to preach or teach the series instead).

Included in the Deluxe Campaign Starter Kit are the following:

1. One Preacher's Starter Kit

2. One Small Group Leader's Guide

3. One Group Discussion Starter/Drama Video

4. Two Adult Large Print Journals

5. One Student Leader's Guide

6. One EDGETV Youth Group Video

7. One Children's Curriculum

8. Two Kids Journals (grades 3-6)

9. Two Kids activity books (grades K-2)

10. One Graphics CD

11. One Unforgettable Sundays Worship Idea Book

12. One Celebrate Jesus Music Lyrics CD

The total value of this Deluxe Campaign Starter Kit package is $474.80, but you save 47% ($224.85) off the purchase price!

Celebrate Jesus Pastor's Manual on CD-ROM
Order this Manual on CD-ROM and get all your sermon resources, service helps and clip art in CD format, both Word and Text files. Use it to save yourself time and effort by clipping and pasting rather than re-keying data from the manual. Great for pastors, worship leaders, secretaries. (Included with any Preacher's Starter Kit or Campaign Starter Kit purchase).

Celebrate Jesus - Sermon Booster Video
This video collection contains numerous exceptional segments of popular speakers, inspirational Scripture verses, practical Action Steps, and cutting-edge Word on the Street interviews. You can utilize a tool like this as a discussion starter in a small group or Sunday School class environment. Or, you can simply play one of these video clips during your Sunday morning sermon as a visual way to illustrate your message.

This video contains the following 22 segments:

1. Pastor Bill Hybels of Willow Creek Church in Barrington, IL, talks about the first time he realized how much God loved him and how this realization has taught him to be a contagious Christian.

2. Author Phil Yancey takes a look at the life of Jesus in an honest, thought-provoking discourse.

3-7. Jarvis Ward of Mission America challenges your congregation with five separate video Action Steps aimed at motivating your congregation to establish Lighthouses of Prayer; the first is how to Pray with a Pencil; the second is how to Light Your Street; the third is how to Celebrate People; the fourth is how to Dare to Care; and the fifth is how to Screen Your Message.

8. Mission America motivates believers to get involved in the "Celebrate Jesus" movement to pray for, care for, and share Christ with others.

9. Bill McCartney shares his vision for "Lighting Your Street" by prayer walking.

10. Best-selling author Greg Asimakoupoulos relates a story on how Jesus stayed spiritually connected and directed

11. Visual rendering of Matthew 4:1-11.

12. Word on the Street (WOTS): "What causes you to reject a person?"

13. WOTS: "Who's someone who makes you want to be a better person?"

14. WOTS: "Have you ever eaten humble pie?"

15. Ray Vander Laan discusses how Jesus used examples from contemporary culture to communicate his message

16. Visual rendering of Matthew 7:15-29.

17. WOTS: "Who's someone who makes you feel good about the future?"

18. Visual rendering of Mattthew 4:23-5:12.

19. WOTS: "What's something worth risking your life for?"

20. Dr.K.P. Yohannan passionately urges believers to deny themselves and take up their cross.

21. Visual rendering of Matthew 28:1-20.

22. Al Vander Griend answers the question "What is a lighthouse?"

Jesus: The People's Choice - guidebook
This easy-to-read resource by Greg Asimakoupoulos provides an in-depth look at all eight Celebrate Jesus 50 Day Spiritual Adventure themes. Filled with illustrations, insights, and practical tips, the book is an excellent companion to the Adventure journal, developing each attractive characteristic of Jesus Christ in greater detail with contemporary illustrations that provide your people with an extra boost of Adventure support. Maximize the effectiveness of the resource by using it in conjunction with the Celebrate Jesus Adult Journal.


Adventure Guidebook bulk order pricing:
1-19 at $7.00 each
20-99 at $6.00 each (save 15%)
100-299 at $5.50 each (save 22%)
300+ at $5.00 each (save 29%)


Celebrate Jesus - Adult Journal
The 50 Day Spiritual Adventure journal is a life-application, Bible study tool. It equips adventurers to develop healthy spiritual habits through daily Bible study, prayer, Scripture memorization, and practical life-application suggestions called action steps. It also includes journaling space to record personal responses to God's Word, and it reinforces throughout the week what adventurers are being taught on Sunday at church. Maximize the effectiveness of this study guide by using it in conjunction with the Jesus: The People's Choice guidebook.




Adult Journals bulk order pricing:
1-19 at $7.00 each
20-99 at $6.00 each (save 15%)
100-299 at $5.50 each (save 22%)
300+ at $5.00 each (save 29%)


Celebrate Jesus Adult Large Print Journal
The 50 Day Spiritual Adventure journal is a life-application, Bible study tool. It equips adventurers to develop healthy spiritual habits through daily Bible study, prayer, Scripture memorization, and practical life-application suggestions called action steps. It also includes journaling space to record personal responses to God's Word, and it reinforces throughout the week what adventurers are being taught on Sunday at church. This large print edition gives you more space for journaling along with larger font sizes for easier reading. Maximize the effectiveness of this study guide by using it in conjunction with the Jesus: The People's Choice guidebook.

Adult Journals Large Print bulk order pricing:
1-19 at $7.00 each
20-99 at $6.00 each (save 15%)
100-299 at $5.50 each (save 22%)
300+ at $5.00 each (save 29%)


Jesus: Share Him - Student Journal
This life-application Bible study journal for your junior high and high school adventurers includes lively commentary and creative activities. Use it to help your teens rediscover Jesus Christ -someone who is 100% pure and refreshing-someone they can be proud to share with their friends. Like the Adult Journal, the Student Journal helps teens develop healthy spiritual habits like daily Scripture reading and prayer through thought-provoking questions and helpful action step suggestions.


Teen Journals bulk order pricing:
1-19 at $7.00 each
20-99 at $6.00 each (save 15%)
100-299 at $5.50 each (save 22%)
300+ at $5.00 each (save 29%)


Critter County Party! - Activity Book (grades K- 2)
This Activity Book is designed for preschoolers through grade 2. It includes fun activities, stories, and memory verses that will take children on a path of discovery. The Critter County characters introduce each daily lesson. In the center of the book is a page of stickers, which children can attach to the activity page. This new feature will help children take an active role in the learning process. For older kids, try the Children's Journal for grdes 3-6.



Kids Journals K-2 bulk order pricing:
1-19 at $7.00 each
20-99 at $6.00 each (save 15%)
100-299 at $5.50 each (save 22%)
300+ at $5.00 each (save 29%)


Celebrate Jesus - Children's Journal (Grades 3-6)
With this kids Bible study journal, your upper-elementary-age children will have fun discovering how they can stay on the right path spiritually. It will build godly character and make the right choices in life both now and later! Reading many of the same scripture passages as Mom and Dad, they'll learn faith habits that can last a lifetime. Filled with challenging activities, this journal can also be used by parents to initiate important spiritual discussions with their children. Minimum requirement: one per child. Includes a bonus full-color poster! For younger children, try the Critter County Activity Book for grades K-2.


Kids Journals 3-6 bulk order pricing:
1-19 at $7.00 each
20-99 at $6.00 each (save 15%)
100-299 at $5.50 each (save 22%)
300+ at $5.00 each (save 29%)


Celebrate Jesus - Small Group Leader's Guide
Each small group leader, Sunday school teacher or Bible study facilitator needs his or her own copy of this essential leader's tool. The meeting plans, group discussion questions and instructions for leaders make it easy to implement the Celebrate Jesus 50-Day Spiritual Adventure in any small group environment like Sunday school, home fellowships, or Bible studies. Suggestions included in the guide enable your leaders to run Adventure small groups for eight weeks or expand them to a full quarter. Use it in conjunction with the Celebrate Jesus Drama video for group discussion.

Celebrate Jesus Discussion Starter Dramas Video DVD
This high-quality video of eight 3-to-4 minute dramas can be used to stimulate discussion in small group or Sunday school environments, for impact during a sermon or worship service, or as a viewing tool for your own church's drama team to reenact live dramas later. Included are eight professionally acted and produced dramatic skits that relate to each of the eight Celebrate Jesus 50 Day Spiritual Adventure themes. Some are dramatic, some are humorous, some hit home with real thought-provoking impact. Use them as discussion starters and ice breakers in Sunday school or small group settings with our Small Group Leader Guides, or as mood setters and sermon boosters in Sunday morning worship. You'll find our drama ministry to be an exceptional spark to your church's spiritual life. To order this on VHS, go here:

The Eight Video Segments include:

1. The Rehearsal (3:54)
2. Grocery Store Dilemma (4:32)
3. In a Pig's Eye (2:59)
4. The Interview (4:28)
5. Huh? (3:02)
6. In My Kingdom (4:03)
7. Impossible Mission (3:28)
8. In a Box (3:38)


Celebrate Jesus - Discussion Starter Dramas Video VHS
This high-quality video of eight 3-to-4 minute dramas can be used to stimulate discussion in small group or Sunday school environments, for impact during a sermon or worship service, or as a viewing tool for your own church's drama team to reenact live dramas later. Included are eight professionally acted and produced dramatic skits that relate to each of the eight Celebrate Jesus 50 Day Spiritual Adventure themes. Some are dramatic, some are humorous, some hit home with real thought-provoking impact. Use them as discussion starters and ice breakers in Sunday school or small group settings with our Small Group Leader Guides, or as mood setters and sermon boosters in Sunday morning worship. You'll find our drama ministry to be an exceptional spark to your church's spiritual life. To order this on DVD, go here:

The Eight Video Segments include:

1. The Rehearsal (3:54)
2. Grocery Store Dilemma (4:32)
3. In a Pig's Eye (2:59)
4. The Interview (4:28)
5. Huh? (3:02)
6. In My Kingdom (4:03)
7. Impossible Mission (3:28)
8. In a Box (3:38)


Jesus: Share Him - Student Leader Guide
Each youth group leader needs his or her own copy of this essential leader's tool to synergize your youth ministry for two months around the Jesus: Share Him... topic. Author Mitch VanderVorst provides youth leaders with thought-provoking discussion questions, Bible studies, and life-application exercises that relate to each of the eight Jesus: Share Him... Adventure themes. Great for youth small group or large group sessions, this leader's guide is an ideal way for you to include your youth ministry in the churchwide Celebrate Jesus Adventure, and help your teens focus on Christ and learn to share him with their friends. Use this resource in tandem with our EdgeTV Video that contains eight power-packed video discussion starters for your teen sessions. Also handy are our Adventure Student Journals which reinforce your lessons through at-home daily Bible study and life-application steps for everyday living.

Jesus: Share Him EdgeTV Video (Pick DVD or VHS)
Acclaimed by youth leaders, this powerful resource is a great way to get your students talking about spiritual issues. It contains eight high-octane, high-energy segments from EdgeTV, the video magazine for youth groups. Each drama is short and open-ended, with no trite or easy answers. Teens love these thought-provoking video vignettes. Use them as ice breakers and discussion starters. All eight "video interviews" run around ten minutes each. Discussion questions relating to each of the video segments can be found in our Student Leader Guide.

The Eight Video Segments include:
1. Jennifer Knapp
2. Have $ and Have-Not $
3. Commandment
4. (i)Serve.Com
5. Photographer 2 the Stars
6. Kristine Loves Adam
7. Jim Ryun
8. SK8 Church


Celebrate Jesus: Children's Curriculum for Grades 1-6
Our Celebrate Jesus! Children's Curriculum for Grades 1-6 offers the road map you need to help your kids focus on the life of Jesus. Your children will really love this eight-week program because of its creative Bible story time, life-application projects, and relationship-building exercises. Not only does the curriculum integrate your children's ministries into the overall Celebrate Jesus! Adventure, it does so using cutting-edge, student-centered teaching approaches written by experts in the field. Expandable to 13 weeks, if desired.

Unforgettable Sundays that Celebrate Jesus (Vol. 2)
What's the difference between a Sunday morning sermon and service that's easily forgotten by the time your congregation exits the sanctuary and one that changes their lives for weeks, months, or even years to come? The answers are in this sourcebook of creative ways to make your Sudays unforgettable and life-changing. Unforgettable Sundays happen when:

  • You create you whole Sunday service to compliment your sermon;
  • Sight, sound, touch, taste and feel - all senses - are engaged in spiritual learning;
  • All parts of your Sunday service - from the announcements to your sermon - are coordinated to emphasize one central sermon theme;
  • Various learning styles are considered so that everyone in your congregation understands your message clearly;
  • Teams of staff and lay planners design the worship services weeks and even months ahead, taking a load off your shoulders and making you a more effective communicator.
  • Mood Setters and Sermon Boosters (simple, but effective tools geared to communicate your sermon message using the language of today's culutre) are incorporated into your Sunday services;

    You can learn to create unforgettable Sundays that people remember for months and years to come! Unforgettable Sundays Volume Two gives you the practical tools to make your Sunday service planning truly effective. It doesn't matter whether you're leading a church of 10,000 with all the technological bells and whistles, or a church of 100 with more limited resources--this sourcebook has ideas and answers for you--and your pastor, worship leader, drama director, or programming team member!

  • Celebrate Jesus Music Lyrics CD
    Use this Music Lyrics CD (nearly 80 songs that harmonize with the Celebrate Jesus preaching themes) for lyric projection in weekend worship.

    Celebrate Jesus Graphics CD
    Use this handy CD of art files to print as many 2 foot by 3 foot posters, or 11 x 17 inch posters, or bulletin covers that you need for your 50 Day Spiritual Adventure.