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    The Law Of Giving And Receiving Series

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Jul 10, 2007
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    You can make a difference wwherever you are everyday because you’re different. And you can say in any given moment, “What can I give?” I want to help you to find out what kind of a person you are in a given moment.

    A crumbling old church building needed remodeling, so, during his sermon, the preacher made an impassioned appeal looking directly at the richest man in town. At the end of the sermon, the rich man stood up and announced, "Pastor, I will contribute $1,000." Just then, plaster fell from the ceiling ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Joy--4th Christmas Gift Series

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Jul 10, 2007
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    4th in Series about Advent/Christmas Series on Christmas gifts

    What is the spiritual significance of Joseph and Mary traveling though "Galilee"? In Galilee stands the Sea of Galilee. Jesus crossed the Sea of Galilee six times during His walk as the Son of God. (Unger’s Bible Dictionary, map). In the same manner He turned the water of the six water pots of ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    "Love” -- The Third Christmas Gift Series

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Jul 10, 2007
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    3rd in Advent Series about Christmas Gifts

    A little boy was coming into the world who was going to teach something to everyone about religion and what religion really is. You see, up until this little boy was born, religion was following hundreds of rigid laws, following a set guideline for living. But after He was born, religion was ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Peace--2nd Gift Series

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Jul 10, 2007
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    2nd in Advent Series on Christmas Gifts

    A little boy and a little girl were singing their favorite Christmas carol in church the Sunday before Christmas. The boy concluded “Silent Night” with the words, “sleep in heavenly beans.” His sister elbowed him, and said, “No. Not beans, peas!” The way many of us feel by the time we are ready ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Hope--The 1st Gift Series

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Jul 10, 2007
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    1st in Advent Series about Christmas Gifts

    So often we go to see the beautiful Christmas lights, we see the National Christmas Tree lit on television, and look at the Christmas scenes in store windows, and as we look at them we say, inside of ourselves, "Why am I not in the Christmas spirit? I used to be excited when I was a child. I just ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Samson And Delilah Series

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Jul 10, 2007
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    Samson’s hair was the secret to his amazing strength. Think how much power our hair has even in today’s society. Think about the many ways we give away our power in life.

    SERMON OUTLINE AND NOTES Bridgewater United Methodist Church—Pastor Don Hawks SAMSON AND DELILAH Judges 16:4-6, 16-20 INTRODUCTION: In the Bible story, Samson is famous for his________________. 3 LESSONS SAMSON TEACHES ON HOW NOT TO LIVE LIFE-- 1. Samson did not. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Secret Of Success

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Jul 8, 2007
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    What is the ultimate secret of success in business, in your career, in sales, in school, in sports, in all relationships, in life, in everything?

    SERMON OUTLINE AND NOTES Bridgewater United Methodist Church -- Pastor Don Hawks 07. 15.07 THE SECRET OF SUCCESS Colossians 3:1-17, 23-24 Pew Bible, NT pp. 190 ANSWERS TO BLANKS--- INTRODUCTION: Don’t hold your nose! QUESTIONS TO ASK: 1--hold back; go all out; 2-- real Master, God CONCLUSION: ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Art Of Loafing Series

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Jul 5, 2007
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    On Holy Humor Sunday I thought it appropriate to talk about the Art of Loafing. Because how can you enjoy the humor of life without taking time to see the fun and joy of life.

    SERMON OUTLINE AND NOTES Bridgewater United Methodist Church—Pastor Don Hawks 04.22.07 The Art of Loafing Thanks to Rev. Richard Maraj for the inspiration For this message 59th ST Bridge Song: “Feeling Groovy” Simon and Garfunkel Slow down, you move too fast. You got to make the morning ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Remember: The Worst Things Are Never The Last Things

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Jun 27, 2007
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    A Pastoral Response to the Virginia Tech Events of April 16, 2007

    INTRODUCTION: Common Questions about tragic events-- • Why is there so much evil in the world? • Why do innocent people suffer? • Where was God when this happened? A--TRUE STORIES ABOUT PEOPLE WHO EXPERIENCED TRAGIC EVENTS IN THEIR LIVES AND THEIR ULTIMATE RESPONSE TO THE TRAGEDIES THEY FACED. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Jesus—the Man For All Seasons!

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Jun 26, 2007
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    On this Easter morning, we have come here to remember, to rejoice and to re-tell all over again the greatest story ever told. It is the old, old story of the resurrection of Jesus Christ more than 2000 years ago, which continues to be told.

    INTRODUCTION: We come to worship on Easter morning, to remember, to rejoice and to re-tell the greatest story ever told: The ancient story of the resurrection of Jesus Christ, a story which continues to transform the world today… …the name…which is above every other name, so that every knee should ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Daniel And The Lions" Den Series

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Jun 26, 2007
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    Learn the power of prayer and be inspired to learn to access the power of the Spirit of God in every circumstance of your life

    ANSWERS TO BLANKS----INTRODUCTION: How powerful God is; I am taught the power of prayer and am inspired to learn to access the power of the Spirit of God in every circumstance of my life What the Story Teaches: 1-- trouble and challenge; IMPORTANT? a. engaging in self-defeating ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Being A Mother: Living A True Religion

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Jun 25, 2007
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    A Mothers Day Sermon discussing what the "true" religion of parenting displays.

    Mother’s Day John 2:1-12 ANSWERS to BLANKS: B—1—love of God and Neighbor; 2—“I believe in you!”; pain; 3—mother and grandmother. A--Experiments of famed American psychologist Harry Harlow: o Harlow conducted experiments on the nature of love using infant rhesus monkeys. o Harlow’s interest ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Samson And Delilah Series

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Jun 25, 2007
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    Take a fresh look at this story and learn the lesson it has to offer about how to claim the spiritual power that God gives you to fulfull your life’s purpose!

    (answers to blanks at end of outline) INTRODUCTION: In the Bible story, Samson is famous for his________________. We may spend more money on hair care products than any other part of our body. But think of all the things you can do to your hair—you can shampoo it, condition it, comb it, brush ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    How To Build A Complaint Free World

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Jun 25, 2007
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    An invitation is presented to accept a 21 day challenge, and embark upon a complaint-free life and help build a complaint free church and a complaint free world—one person at a time.

    I know how easy it is to complain, to find dissatisfaction with a situation or circumstance. In the 1970s, TV’s Saturday Night Live program, one of their skits involved "The Whiner Family." Anybody remember that skit? The family members spoke with a grating, irritating whine. When they engaged in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Steps To Living Life At Its Fullest Series

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Jun 22, 2007
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    DOES GOD DESIRE THAT I HAVE AN ABUNDANT LIFE, THAT I LIVE LIFE AT ITS FULLEST?

    Sermon Outline and Notes Bridgewater United Methodist Church October 15, 2006 John 10:9-11 …. My purpose is to give life in all its fullness. "I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.” DOES GOD DESIRE THAT I HAVE AN ABUNDANT LIFE, THAT I LIVE LIFE AT ITS ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist