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    What Can God Do In My Life? Series

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Dec 2, 2003
    based on 35 ratings
     | 4,494 views

    This is part 1 of a series of sermons on What God is doing in the lives of people at Bethany Church.

    The question I have for you today is this: Why did God choose Noah? When God destroyed the world with a flood, there were approximately one million people living. So Noah was really one in a million. Why did God choose to work in Noah’s life? Imagine if you were God, what kind of person would ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Hulk (How To Lose Your Temper) Series

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Nov 26, 2003
    based on 48 ratings
     | 9,196 views

    This is a part of the series on movie blockbusters.

    SLIDE 1 Welcome to Bethany, especially if you are a guest today. Could I ask you to sign the attendance pad and pass it on to your neighbor and as it comes your way especially notice if someone is sitting in your row that you do not know. Or did not know their name and be sure to introduce ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Are Our Kids Growing Up 2 Fast 2 Furious? Series

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Nov 26, 2003
    based on 31 ratings
     | 3,241 views

    This is a part of the series based on movie blockbusters.

    SLIDE 1 Are our Kids Growing Up 2 FAST 2 FURIOUS ? SUMMER BLOCKBUSTERS—Part 3 (BLUE PRINT DENOTES 8:30 SERVICE ONLY) Welcome to Bethany. We especially welcome our guests. Please everyone complete the attendance pad. Also take at look at the Ministry Opportunities in the Attendance binder. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Finding Nemo (The Heart Of The Father) Series

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Nov 26, 2003
    based on 49 ratings
     | 21,802 views

    Part 2 of Series on Movie Blockbuster themes

    Show video clip of Finding Nemo. Good morning and welcome to Bethany. Please sign your attendance pad—and please look at the opportunities to be in ministry—take and complete one of those forms if you have the talents that God can use in that ministry here at Bethany.If you are a guest—I want to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Bruce Almighty (Me Almighty) Series

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Nov 26, 2003
    based on 31 ratings
     | 6,161 views

    This is the first of a series of sermons based on movie themes, an idea I borrowed from West Family Church in the Kansas City area while I was visiting there this summer. We are not wired to play God.

    SLIDE 1 BRUCE ALMIGHTY (ME ALMIGHTY) Stop Playing God and Discover God Almighty’s Plan Good morning and welcome to Bethany—greet guests, etc. SLIDE 2 How many of you have been to the movies this summer? It seems like I get to the movies more in the summer than any other time. How does that ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Warning Signs That I Am Entering The Debt Zone Series

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Jan 25, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 3,517 views

    Part 3 of the series Getting a Grip on My Finances focuses on warning signs over overextending one’s finances.

    (Power point available) SLIDE 1 A recent government report with a boatload of statistics reveals people owe for a lot of big things other than houses. These debts all need to be repaid, and meanwhile finance companies are pulling in a lot of interest payments from the loans, which total well over ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    How To Avoid A Financial Crash Series

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Jan 25, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 4,534 views

    Part 2 of series Getting a grip on my Finances focuses on how to avoid a financial crash.

    (powerpoint available) SLIDE 1 SLIDE 2 A recent poll revealed that only 26% of the people surveyed are satisfied with their finances. That means 74% of the people are not satisfied with their finances. It seems that no matter how much you make it’s never enough. Gallup released a poll recently ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    What Is God's Plan For My Finances? Series

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Jan 25, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 4,940 views

    First in a series on Getting a Grip on My Finances looks at the meaning of stewardship.

    (Powerpoint slides available) SLIDE 1 [Opening Activity Begin The following items are needed: 1. An empty, old bottle 2. A large key made of cardboard and spray painted gold. The key will have the verses of Matthew 6:19-21 printed and attached to one side. "Don’t store up treasures here on earth, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    What Have I Learned? Series

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Dec 14, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 2,906 views

    Celebration Sunday of Bethany Church’s 40 Days of purpose campaign

    (stories at end of sermon) It’s hard to believe we’re at the end of 40 days. We are here to celebrate. I have been asking you to write your stories about what have you learned during 40 Days of Purpose. Those are compiled in today’s Celebration Packet unless you asked me not to print yours. And ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Valuing Relationships Series

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Dec 14, 2002
    based on 40 ratings
     | 5,061 views

    Part 3 of series based on Dickens’ "A Christmas Carol"

    Matthew 1:18-25 [18] Now this is how Jesus the Messiah was born. His mother, Mary, was engaged to be married to Joseph. But while she was still a virgin, she became pregnant by the Holy Spirit. [19] Joseph, her fiancé, being a just man, decided to break the engagement quietly, so as not to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Reawakening Joy Series

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Dec 14, 2002
    based on 31 ratings
     | 7,240 views

    Part 2 of series based on Dickens’ "A Christmas Carol"

    SLIDE 1 Welcome to Bethany on this second Sunday of Advent as we continue to prepare for the coming of Christ. We have many activities to look forward to. Tonight the youth are inviting you to go Christmas Caroling. 8:30 - Maybe something like this might happen if you go along. SHOW ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Breaking Christmas Chains

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Dec 14, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 3,904 views

    Part 1 of a series based on Dickens’ "A Christmas Carol"

    Slide 1—Advent Candles Welcome, to the beginning of our Christmas Celebration here at Bethany. This is the first Sunday in Advent—which means we are begiining a look forward to clebrating both the first and seconding coming of Christ. I’m Pastor Don and I’m especially honored to have guests ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    A Model For A Memorial Or Funeral Message

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Oct 16, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 17,370 views

    This is a generic model for a funeral message for someone who died after struggling with an illness, using the autobiography of Morrie Schwartz who died of ALS to craft the message.

    MESSAGE FOR A MEMORIAL OR FUNERAL SERVICE ___________________________ I’ve been in a funk for a couple of weeks now. But I think I’m coming out of it now. Strange that I could say that on the occasion for which we have come together here. It all started a couple of weeks ago as I anticipated ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Get In The Game: Preview Of Coming Attractions At Bethany Series

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Sep 28, 2002
    based on 27 ratings
     | 3,308 views

    This is a "preview" of the National Campaign of the 40 Days of Purpose, a spiritual growth campaign in which Bethany Church will participate.

    (PowerPoint presentation available--email author) Slide 1 GET IN THE GAME: Preview of Coming Attractions at Bethany Slide 2 What are the best things about the arrival of fall? Its crisp air, brisk breezes, and dipping temperatures? Its radiant colors and ravishing smells? The picture on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Memory And Hope In The Face Of Despair Outline

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Sep 10, 2002
    based on 26 ratings
     | 2,126 views

    This outline accompanies full manuscript sermon by the same title; includes outline for establishing spiritual base

    Remembering September 11 Even though the tragic events of September 11, 2001 are behind us, we are still mourning. In addition to all the losses, we live with a new uneasiness. But not all the effects of 9.11 are bad. Many people have found a new respect for others. We have been reminded that ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist