Sermons on Russell Boatman:

Part One - Choosing Sides Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Aug 10, 2009

Exploring the baptismal vows of church membership; what it means to be a member of a church

1You were dead through the trespasses and sins 2in which you once lived, following the course of this world, following the ruler of the power of the air, the spirit that is now at work among those who are disobedient. 3All of us once lived among them in the passions of our flesh, following the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: United Methodist

Part Two - Choosing Faithfulness Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Aug 14, 2009

What it means to be a church member - six part series

11We have spoken frankly to you Corinthians; our heart is wide open to you. 12There is no restriction in our affections, but only in yours. 13In return—I speak as to children—open wide your hearts also. 14Do not be mismatched with unbelievers. For what partnership is there between righteousness ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:11-18

Denomination: United Methodist

Part 1 - Marital Rocks And Hard Places Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on May 10, 2009

Part one six on marriage and family

…let each of you lead the life that the Lord has assigned, to which God called you. This is my rule in all the churches. 1 Corinthians 7: 17b (NRSVA) Today we are beginning a six-part series on marriage and family life. Family life is not just about husband, wife, 2.3 kids, the dog and a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:1-17

Denomination: United Methodist

Part 2 - Family Ties Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on May 15, 2009

Missing ingredient that holds marriages together is intimacy

18Then the LORD God said, “It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him a helper as his partner.” 19So out of the ground the LORD God formed every animal of the field and every bird of the air, and brought them to the man to see what he would call them; and whatever the man called ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-25

Denomination: United Methodist

Part 3 - Family Birthmark Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on May 21, 2009

The good choices members of God’s family make

A dendrochronologist can look at a tree stump and tell us the life story of that tree. They can look at the rings and chart the tough years and the good growth years. Raising a family is not all that different from tending trees – it’s a lot of work, you don’t do it overnight, there are storms ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: United Methodist

Part 4 - Training Wheels Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on May 28, 2009

Part 4 of 6...parenting

1A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches, and favor is better than silver or gold. 2The rich and the poor have this in common: the LORD is the maker of them all. 3The clever see danger and hide; but the simple go on, and suffer for it. 4The reward for humility and fear of the LORD ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6

Denomination: United Methodist

Part 5 - Peace At Home Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jun 2, 2009

How to have peace in your home.

Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled, and do not let them be afraid. John 14:27 (NRSV) There’s a great cartoon I once saw where the husband and wife are sitting in front of the marriage counselor. The wife is ...read more

Scripture: John 14:27

Denomination: United Methodist

Harlots And Kings

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Nov 8, 2009

Who is welcome in the church?

1Naomi her mother-in-law said to her, “My daughter, I need to seek some security for you, so that it may be well with you. 2Now here is our kinsman Boaz, with whose young women you have been working. See, he is winnowing barley tonight at the threshing floor. 3Now wash and anoint yourself, and ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

Who Is Like The Lord?

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Nov 12, 2009

Praise should characterize the life of a believer

1Praise the LORD! Praise, O servants of the LORD; praise the name of the LORD. 2Blessed be the name of the LORD from this time on and forevermore. 3From the rising of the sun to its setting the name of the LORD is to be praised. 4The LORD is high above all nations, and his glory above the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 113:1-9

Denomination: United Methodist

Abundant Living

Contributed by John Russell on Nov 18, 2009

Why don’t most Christian experience the abundant life Christ promised in John 10.10?

What Happens When I Believe? #19 I have life abundantly because Jesus is the Life (John 10.10) If a friend or relative came up to you this week and asked, "what is life all about?" how would you answer? Pause for answers, write then share What is "the good life"; what is "the meaning of life"; ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Glory And Dominion Forever

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Nov 19, 2009

Who is this Jesus we worship?

Grace to you and peace from him who is and who was and who is to come, and from the seven spirits who are before his throne, 5and from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth. To him who loves us and freed us from our sins by his blood, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:4-8

Denomination: United Methodist

Refiner’s Fire

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Dec 5, 2009

Advent #2 - What to do about the heat in your life

1See, I am sending my messenger to prepare the way before me, and the Lord whom you seek will suddenly come to his temple. The messenger of the covenant in whom you delight—indeed, he is coming, says the LORD of hosts. 2But who can endure the day of his coming, and who can stand when he appears? ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:1-4

Denomination: United Methodist

Two Prophets Appear To Be Wrestling; It’s A Strange Dance!

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Dec 10, 2009

How do you reconcile judgment and joy?

14Sing aloud, O daughter Zion; shout, O Israel! Rejoice and exult with all your heart, O daughter Jerusalem! 15The LORD has taken away the judgments against you, he has turned away your enemies. The king of Israel, the LORD, is in your midst; you shall fear disaster no more. 16On that day it ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 3:14-20

Denomination: United Methodist

I've Just Seen Jesus

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Apr 13, 2009

The choices....we can have Jesus as an illusion, idol,or we can have him as God.

1Early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene came to the tomb and saw that the stone had been removed from the tomb. 2So she ran and went to Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one whom Jesus loved, and said to them, “They have taken the Lord out of the tomb, ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: United Methodist

Invitation To An Autopsy

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Apr 14, 2009

Some say the resurrection is untrue - what does common sense say?

19When it was evening on that day, the first day of the week, and the doors of the house where the disciples had met were locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you.” 20After he said this, he showed them his hands and his side. Then the disciples ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: United Methodist