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When Life Seems Out Of Control Series

Contributed by Don Hawks on Jul 10, 2007

Listen to what Joshua was facing in today’s scripture reading. Sometimes we’re faced with situations that uproot us and cause us to go deep within ourselves. How do you let go and let God have control?

SERMON OUTLINE AND NOTES Bridgewater United Methodist Church—Pastor Don Hawks WHEN LIFE SEEMS OUT OF CONTROL Joshua 1:1-11 Pew Bible, OT pp. ------- INTRODUCTION • The Universal questions: “How can I be happy?”; “How can I get better control of my life” “A person is about as happy as he makes ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

The Question Of Discipleship Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Jun 6, 2007

We’re called to go and make disciples. So what does discipleship entail?

The Question of Discipleship Matthew 28:19 – 20; 2 Timothy 3:16-17 June 3, 2007 Matthew 28:19-20 “Go to the people of all nations and make them my disciples. Baptize them in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, and teach them to do everything I have told you. I will be with you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Children For Slavery

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 11, 2008

We must resist today’s tendency to "Judaizing" and perform works of charity.

Children for Slavery 13 October 2008 Monday of 28th week in Course If you have been following carefully the weekday readings this month, you realize that the Epistle is one of a series of readings from Paul’s letter to the Galatians. This is two-fisted Paul. He is hopping mad with the Judaizers ...read more

Denomination: Catholic

We All Have A Gift

Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Oct 15, 2008

DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVEN GIFTS PAUL MENTIONS IN ROMANS 12.

SPIRITUAL GIFTS ROMANS 12:4-8 INTRO: WE ALL HAVE A GIFT 1: MANY MEMBERS A) LOT A DIFFERENT PEOPLE MAKE UP THE BODY OF CHRIST B) PAUL USES A HUMAN BODY AS AN EXAMPLE C) OUR BODY HAS MANY DIFFERENT PARTS D) THEY DON’T ALL DO THE SAME THING POINT: ARMS AND LEGS DON’T HAVE THE SAME FUNCTION. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:4-8

Denomination: Other

Broken Fellowship

Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Oct 16, 2007

RESTORING RELATIONSHIPS.

BROKEN FELLOWSHIP 2 COR 5:18 INTRO: WHAT IS FELLOWSHIP? 1: FELLOWSHIP- COMPANIONSHIP, COMPANY, COMMUNITY OF INTREST, ACTIVITY, FEELING, OR EXPERIENCE. A) DOES EVERYONE IN THE CHURCH HAVE FELLOWSHIP? B) NOT ALWAYS C) SHOULD THEY? YES OF COURSE!!! POINT: WE’RE NOT ALL BEST OF FRIENDS, BUT WE ARE A ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:18

Denomination: Other

The Armor Of God (Pt. 1) Series

Contributed by Shane Brooks on Oct 22, 2007

I love the way I look in new clothes!

Many of us got new clothes for Christmas I love the way I look in new clothes I look good... I look different... I look fresh This morning... I want to give you some clothes for the NEW YEAR SO YOU LOOK GOOD...DIFFERENT...FRESH Ephesians 6:10-17 The armor of God... Looks good on you For ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Not As The Pharisees Convert Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 20, 2010

We must be converted daily to the following of Christ, and be sensitive to the signs others demonstrate that they are ready to hear the message and be healed by Christ.

Monday of 21st Week in Course August 23, 2010 Today’s Gospel verses betray the Hebrew original of Matthew–one after another, Hebrew words come tumbling from Jesus’s lips: oi, as in oi vay–woe in English, peroushim, the separate ones we call Pharisees, ben Hinnom, which is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:13-22

Denomination: Catholic

Still A Castaway

Contributed by Kerry Dunn on Mar 11, 2011

it don't mater how good you think you are.

Still a castaway Scripture; 2Kings9:1-37, 10:1-31 The prophet Elisha sent one of his young prophets to anoint Jehu as king and to ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Living A Balanced Life. Series

Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Jun 10, 2010

Living a balanced life: is where you apply your Christian experience to every area of your life.

Ephesians 4:1-3 As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. (NIV) Living a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Getting In The Way Series

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jul 13, 2010

Ever feel like you’re just ’in the way’ ?? This message is for you ... ’in the way’ is where God blesses and uses people!

II Corinthians 12:7-10; Exodus 5:20 * In mechanic’s shop lately – he was telling about people who just stand there, asking questions, hanging around, not helping…me! * Define – “in the way” – being useless; without function; causing more harm then good; preventing someone or something; ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

Falling From Grace Series

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jul 13, 2010

Speaking on grace has seemed one sided…when you speak of unconditional forgiveness, limitless love, & boundless acceptance. It’s just screaming to be abused and misused... here are three loop-holes:

Speaking on grace has seemed one sided…when you speak of unconditioned forgiveness and limitless love and boundless acceptance… * The scent of sandal arises when you tell sinners that; “No matter what, God loves you and can forgive you.” or that “No amount of effort and works impresses God any ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:4

Denomination: Baptist

Surge Protecter

Contributed by Kerry Dunn on Feb 13, 2011

Plugging in to the power of God!!

SURGE PROTECTER Scripture:1John2:20 Why can’t some receive an UNCTION from God? a few year a go some one created a surge protector. It was designed to protect our most precious electronics. These days there’s at least one in every home.(you would think.) You simple plug it into the wall,then plug ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Respecting Human Ecology Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 6, 2010

The real problem with environmental movements is that they begin with the earth, not with God's image and earth's steward--human beings.

March 8, 2010 Caritas in Veritate The role of prophet is not and should not be an easy one. Human beings are, because of our fallen condition, rebellious and resistant to change. When someone tells us we are on the wrong path, we reflexively become defensive. “Who is he to tell me what I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:24-30

Denomination: Catholic

Caritas In Veritate Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 11, 2009

The Pope’s new encyclical fits well with the Exodus account of a people oppressed and needing growth and development, but enslaved by a culture of death.

Caritas in Veritate Monday of 15th week in Course July 13, 2009 It is providential, perhaps, that we have in today’s readings all the elements for talking about the role of faith in society. Here we have an oppressed people, enslaved by an unjust system, whose children are being systematically ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 1:8-22

Denomination: Catholic

My Thanksgiving

Contributed by Ricardo Rodriguez on Jul 15, 2009

Celebrating Thanks!

My Thanksgiving! 11/12/2006 - Marsing, ID Ricardo Rodriguez pastor_rr@yahoo.com II Cor 9:11 “You will be made rich in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity will result in thanksgiving to God.” “Para que estéis enriquecidos en todo para toda bondad, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:11

Denomination: Apostolic