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Is The World Out Of Control?

Contributed by Don Hawks on Aug 10, 2008

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I need not be afraid though all hell should break loose. Why? Because “God’s Spirit doesn’t make cowards out of us. The Spirit gives us power, love, and self-control” (2 Timothy 1:7, CEV).

In today’s gospel reading Jesus says to a frightened group of friends: “Take heart, it is I; do not be afraid." It’s from the story of Jesus walking on water. Some people have interpreted the story as giving us a lesson about needing to take risks in life. One preacher made that the topic of his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Methodist

We Are Co-Creators With God

Contributed by Don Hawks on Apr 20, 2008

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There is great Biblical emphasis on the reality that God often comes to us most clearly in the midst of our work.

INTRODUCTION: ATTITUDES ABOUT LIFE’S WORK • “Here lies Tammas Jones. Born a man. Died a grocer.”-- An epitaph on an old tombstone in Scotland. • “The mass of men lead lives of quiet desperation.” -- Henry David Thoreau • “Life is a tale told by an idiot, full of sound and fury, signifying ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-15

Denomination: Methodist

Bruce Almighty (Me Almighty) Series

Contributed by Don Hawks on Nov 26, 2003

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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

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:11-12, 1 Timothy 6:11-12

Denomination: Methodist

Finding Nemo (The Heart Of The Father) Series

Contributed by Don Hawks on Nov 26, 2003

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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

Scripture: Luke 15:4-7, Matthew 8:18-26

Denomination: Methodist

Are Our Kids Growing Up 2 Fast 2 Furious? Series

Contributed by Don Hawks on Nov 26, 2003

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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

Scripture: 1 John 4:18, Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Methodist

The Hulk (How To Lose Your Temper) Series

Contributed by Don Hawks on Nov 26, 2003

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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

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-26, Proverbs 11:29

Denomination: Methodist

What Can God Do In My Life? Series

Contributed by Don Hawks on Dec 2, 2003

based on 35 ratings

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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

Scripture: Hebrews 11:7, Genesis 6:5-8

Denomination: Methodist

Judaism Series

Contributed by Don Hawks on Feb 3, 2004

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This is Part 5 of the series on World relgions--a series inspired by Adma Hamilton, Church of the Resurrection, Leawood, KS.

(some web sites that I consulted are listed in the body of the text) Genesis 12:1-3, 15:5-6 Now the LORD said to Abram, “Go from your country and your kindred and your father’s house to the land that I will show you. I will make of you a great nation, and I will bless you, and make your name ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-3, Genesis 15:5-6

Denomination: Methodist

Questions Thinking People Ask Series

Contributed by Don Hawks on Feb 3, 2004

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Part 1 of series of sermons on this topic--inspired by Adam Hamilton who did a similar series in his congregation, Church of the Resurrection

(I have included web sites that I researched in the text of the sermon) (Graphic: http://psalmpublishing.bei.t-online.de/cover.html ) SLIDE 1 Prayer Greeting, attendance pads, Class 101 Read gospel: SLIDE 2 Matthew 2:1-2 Jesus was born in the town of Bethlehem in Judea, during the reign of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:22-31, Matthew 2:1-2

Denomination: Methodist

Hinduism Series

Contributed by Don Hawks on Feb 3, 2004

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Part 2 of this series--inspired by Adam Hamilton who preached a similsr series

(I have include web sites that I conulted in the body of the sermon) (VIDEO CLIPS taken from video available form Willow Creek: I have a Friedn who Thinks All Religions are the same) SLIDE 1 Today I continue the series on Christianity and World Religions. My goal is to help you to learn more ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10, Exodus 20:1-5

Denomination: Methodist

Islam Series

Contributed by Don Hawks on Feb 9, 2004

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Part of the series on world religions inspired by Adma Hamilton’s similar series.

(Video Clips from Willow Creek: I Have a Friend Who thinks all Religions are the Same) (Internet sites researched included in body of text) SLIDE 1 Welcome, attendance pads I continue the series of messages on Christianity and world religions. Today I will discuss Islam and as is the case in all ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:9-20, 2 Corinthians 5:20

Denomination: Methodist

John Wesley In The 21st Century

Contributed by Don Hawks on Feb 9, 2004

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A Brief Biography of Wesley and His Teaching about God’s Grace and a discussion of his importance for today’s church.

SLIDE 1 Welcome, attendance pad, prayer I am continuing this series today on Christianity and world religions. But today I am taking a different twist. I am going to talk about John Wesley. If it were not for this man I doubt that we would be meeting here in this place or form today. This ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9, Matthew 22:37-40

Denomination: Methodist

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

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

"Making A Difference For God”--Practical Steps For The Jabez Territory Series

Contributed by Don Hawks on Mar 16, 2002

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Understanding that God’s ways are higher than our ways will help us to apply God’s practical formula for traveling the Jabez territory--and to know when God has shown up in our lives.

(Powerpoint slides and audience outline available) Today I continue with part 5 of the challenges of the prayer of Jabez. Today I want to stimulate your thinking about how to make a difference for God, what are some practical steps for the Jabez territory. Much of this message today was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10, Isaiah 55:8-9

Denomination: Methodist

Going Where The Action Is--Perspectives On The Jabez Territory Series

Contributed by Don Hawks on Mar 16, 2002

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When Jabez cried out to God “enlarge my territory” he was looking at his present circumstance and concluding, “Surely I was born for more than this"--this message will help us to see where to go where the action is in the Jabez territory.

Today is part 4 of 6 of the challenges of the prayer of Jabez. Going where the action is and some perspectives on the Jabez territory. We are examining the prayer of Jabez. Some of you may have it memorized by now: “Now Jabez was more honorable than his brothers, and his mother called his name ...read more

Scripture: John 4:35, 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Methodist

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