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    Memory And Hope In The Face Of Despair: A 9.11 Anniversary Service

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Sep 10, 2002
    based on 31 ratings
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    A complete service outline for Bethany Church’s 9.11 Anniversary Service, including a message of hope in the face of despair.

    (Powerpoint available--email author) 9.11.01 REMEMBRANCE SERVICE 9.11.02 7pm Instrumental Music Welcome (video clip interviewing people with question “Where Were You?” From NAMB) Remember Sept. 10—Last Day of Normal? (see NPR.org)—No? But remember where you were and what you did Sept. 11? ...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
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    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

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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
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    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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    A Model For A Memorial Or Funeral Message

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Oct 16, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
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    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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    What Does God Have To Say

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Jan 4, 2005
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    Thoughts and suggestions in response to Christmas Tsunami 2004

    (Sources listed below) SLIDE 1 WELCOME, ATTENDANCE, PRAYER Hear us Lord as we lift dark circumstances into your holy and perfecting light: (Lift up local concerns and thanksgivings) For all victims of natural disaster, especially those who lives were swept away in the Tsunami in the Indian ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Christmas Light For Dark Days—part 1 Series

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Dec 7, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
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    $ Part Advent-Christmas Series 2004

    SLIDE 1 Display as music team leaves stage SLIDE 2 8.30 am---REDISCOVER CHRISTMAS VIDEO CLIP—will play automatically when you click on slide (Play this video loop after music team has been seated and Pastor rises from seat). SLIDE 3 WELCOME, ATTENDANCE PAD Today’s CHRISTMAS CHEER Church ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    I Can Show My Love For God And Others With My Prayers Series

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Dec 7, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
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    1st in Stewardship Series 2004

    SLIDE 1 Welcome, attendance pad Luke 11 (NLT) 5Then, teaching them more about prayer, he used this illustration: "Suppose you went to a friend’s house at midnight, wanting to borrow three loaves of bread. You would say to him, 6`A friend of mine has just arrived for a visit, and I have nothing ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Da Vinci Code:

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Aug 20, 2004
    based on 131 ratings
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    · WHAT DAN BROWN GOT RIGHT · WHAT BROWN GOT WRONG · WHO CARES? Web resources and congregational outline at the end

    SLIDE 1 WELCOME, ATTENDANCE PAD You may want to refer to today’s outline that I’ve provided to follow some quotes from the book I’m discussing, as well as some other quotes and Bible readings. SLIDE 2 THE DA VINCI CODE (Dan Brown): WHAT’S THE STORY ABOUT? First of all I want to address why I am ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    What We Believe About Communion Series

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Aug 20, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
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    What Christians Believe about the Lord’s Supper from a Methodist perspective.

    SLIDE 1 Welcome, attendance pads, prayer God of powerful voice, speak once again your words of majesty and love. So often we hear only sounds of uncertainty and anxiety; we long to sense your powerful presence among us. To those who feel fear and powerlessness, speak your life-giving words, “Do ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Faith Of A Methodist Series

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Sep 11, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
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    The first of A 50th Anniversary Preaching Series

    (Inspired by a series of sermons by Rev. Adam Hamilton, UM Church of the Resurrection). SLIDE 1 I want to remind you about the 50th Anniversary event tonight—the Ice Cream Social—dinner starts at 6 but come early for fun and social time. You don’t get any ice cream until you eat your dinner. SLIDE ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    What We Believe About Baptism Series

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Jun 21, 2004
    based on 46 ratings
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    Baptism is the symbol for our initiation into the Christian faith and church life.

    Romans 6:3-6 (NRSV) SLIDE 1 (3) Do you not know that all of us who have been baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? (4) Therefore we have been buried with him by baptism into death, so that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, so we too might walk ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Life Is For Living (Not Dying)

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Nov 6, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
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    The issue of life after death touches all of us -- sometimes with enormous intensity. What are some Biblical passages that might address this issue?

    SERMON OUTLINE AND NOTES Life Is for Living (Not Dying) Luke 20:27-38 V. 36 -- Indeed they cannot die anymore, because they are like angels and are children of God, being children of the resurrection. If we humans die, will we live again? That’s my question. All through these difficult days I keep ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Words And Wisdom For Doomsday Believers

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Nov 24, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
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    What about the end of time? When is the second coming? Are we seeing signs of it today with all the wars and troubles in the world?

    “…for I will give you words and wisdom that none of your opponents will be able to withstand or contradict.” V. 15 INTRODUCTION: Are we seeing signs today of the end of time with all the wars and other troubles in the world? MAKING SENSE OF TODAY’S SCRIPTURE READING • Does this discussion of ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    I Love The Commercialism Of Christmas--No Joke!

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Dec 9, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
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    I don’t think any of us are really ready to give up the traditions of this holiday season. So why not think about what we love about this time of the year? (Based on an article by Rev. Thomas Shepherd) ________________________________________

    How do you like this time of the year? Shopping center parking lots clogged with car headlights like a starry night sky in the country. Mindless, but welcoming music drifting over hordes of harried, hopeful, hesitantly happy holiday hunters. Shop ’til you’re top-heavy, arms full of packages, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    David And Goliath Series

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Jun 22, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
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    With God’s help it is possible to take on all the giants of life that I face.

    (Answers to Blanks at end of outline) INTRODUCTION: • The story of David and Goliath illustrates how to take on the giants in your life. • These favorite Bible stories we have been reading and discussing are more than just children’s stories; they have powerful messages for all of us in our ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist