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August 29, 2010
Dr. Bruce E. Baxter
Series: Fruitful Living in a Toxic World
Title: Introduction: Searching for a "grown - up faith",
What does a fruitful disciple look like?
What steps can I take to get there?
Scripture: John 15: 5-8
1. Live in ____________________ with Christ, the __________.
2. Allow the Holy Spirit to birth the fruit
Love, _________, Peace, __________, Kindness, __________,
and self control.
3. Develop examples to follow
a. Jesus - __________ __________
b. Paul -
c. John Wesley -
4. Devote to practices
a. Current practices
b. Bishop Schnase's Five Practices
Next Week - Radical hospitalitty - welcoming God into your life
August 22, 2010
Dr. Bruce E. Baxter
Series: Christ Followers and Religious Cults
Title: Part III: Church of Scientology
Scripture: Titus 1:10-16
Founder: L. Ron Hubbard
Sacred Writings:
Belief/Practices
Application for Christ - followers:
1. Secret Knowledge
2. Teachings of Jesus
a. ______________________________
b. ______________________________
c. ______________________________
Wrap-up Cults and new Religions
August 15, 2010
Dr. Bruce E. Baxter
Series: Christ Followers and Religious Cults
Title: Part II: Jehovah's Witn3sses
Scripture: II Thessalonians 2:1-3
Outline:
Jehovah's Witnesses (The Watchtower Society)
Founder - Charles Taze Russell 1870
Sacred Writings - The Bible (New World Translation)
The Watchtower Awake
Beliefs/practices
Application for Christ - Followers
The Name of God Tetragrammaton
Christ's Return Promised
Go and make disciples of all nations
August 8, 2010
Dr. Bruce E. Baxter
SeriesL Christ Followers and Religious Cults
Title: Part I: Mormonism
Scripture: Revelation 22:18-21
Introduction - The New Religions
Latter Day Saints
Founder
Sacred Writings
Beliefs/Practices
Application for Christ-followers
Founder
Sacred Writings
Beliefs/Practice
June 27, 2010
Dr. Bruce E. Baxter
Title: Running with God - Jonah 3
Scripture:
August, 25 2010
Rev. David and Rev. Priscilla Van Giesen
Title: Standing in the Bread Line
Scripture: John 6:22-35 NIV
"Standing in the Bread Line"
1. In New York City - 1904
The Bread Line.
2. In The Desert
The Bread of Heaven that was just enough.
3. In Galilee
The Bread of Life that is eternal
4. In Springfield, Wesley homebound, Hounduras, Colorado Springs
The Bread of Life that reaches around the world.
5. In Wesley
The Bread of Life that is experienced at the Lord's supper today.
Companion Scripture:
The Bread of Heaven - Manna in the Desert - Exodus 16
July, 25 2010
Audrey Baxter
Title: Moses And Mission
Scripture: Exodus 1 & 2
1. Historical Background - Joseph to Moses
2. The Life of Moses
3. Who Saved Moses?
4. Our Mission
July, 18 2010
Rev. Mi Hyeon Lee
Title: When You Need a Miracle
Scripture: Acts 3:1, Genesis 37:18-28
"He jumped up, stood on his feet, and began to walk! Then walking, leaping and praising God. " (Acts 3:8)
1. When you need a miracle, you need to have
_________________________.
"Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see." (Hebrew 11:1)
"If you have faith as small as mustard see, you can say to this moutain, 'Move from here to there' and it will move" (Matthew 17:20)
2. When you need a miracle, you need to trust
__________________________.
"There in prision, they bruised his feet with fetters and placed his neck in an iron collar. Until the time came to fulfill his word" (Psalm 105:18-19)
3. When you need a miracle, you need to do
____________________________.
"Why do you just keep looking at each other?... Go down there and buy something for us... (Gen 42:1-2)
4. When you need a miracle, you need to be open to
_____________________.
"My thoughts are completely different from yours.," says the Lord. And my ways are far beyond anything you could imagine." (Isaiah 55:8)
July 11, 2010
Rev. Dwight Chapman
District Superintendent
Title: Stories That Shape Our Lives"
Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-9
Sermon Notes
July 4, 2010
Rev. Jerry Boehmer
Title: Running Ahead Of God - Jonah 4
Scripture: Jonah 4:1-5 Sermon Notes
June 27, 2010
Dr. Bruce E. Baxter
Title: Running with God - Jonah 3
Scripture: Jonah 3:1-5, 10
- Casual / Captive Christians
- Signs of a fruitful disciple
- Go and make disciples of all nations
June 20, 2010
Dr. Bruce E. Baxter
Title: Running to God - Jonah 2
Scripture: Jonah 2:1-2, 7-10
- Jonah's response to God's call (chapter one)
o "I called to the Lord out of my distress, and he answered me;"
o You cast me into the deep
o As my life was ebbing away, I remembered the Lord
o Those who worship vain idols forsake their true loyalty,
- Jonah's U turn (repentance)
- U-Turns are permitted! Examples:
- Are you headed in the right directions?
June 13, 2010
Dr. Bruce E. Baxter
Title: Running From God - Jonah 1
Scripture: Jonah 1:1-3
God Follows
Jonah...
Ninevah...
Tarshish!
God Provides
The Ship...
the sailors...
the storm!
God Provides
Large fish!
God calls_________________ (your name, God's purposes)
God follows_______________ (where you might be heading)
God provides______________ (means of grace)
June 6, 2010
Rev. Jim Massey
Title: Obstacles Living... Redemption Giving
Scripture: None
Sermon Notes
May 30, 2010
Dr. Bruce E. Baxter
Title: The Holy Spirit and Prayer
Scripture: Romans 8:10-11 and 26-28
1. Saying Yes to God's Spirit
2. Saying No to the flesh
3. Praying in, with, and throught the Holy Spirtit
May 23, 2010
Dr. Bruce E. Baxter
Title: The Holy Spirit and Power
Scripture: Acts 2:1-47
Sermon Notes
May 16, 2010
Dr. Bruce E. Baxter
Title: Remembering, Preparing
Scripture: I Samuel 7:8-12
1. The Philistines, their gods, and Samuel (1 Sam 5-7)
2. Robert Robinson - "Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing"
3. Today:
a. Spiritual markers
i. Prevenient Grace - Needing God - becoming new disciple - Inviting
ii. Justifying Grace - Knowing God - becoming true disciple - Forming
iii. Sanctifying Grace- Serving God - becoming trained disciple - Sending
Next week - Pentecost - flaming toungues above
b. Provisions against backsliding
i. Journaling
ii. People - accountability
iii. Places - memories, recommitments
May 9, 2010
Dr. Bruce E. Baxter
Title: Lydia's Conversion & Baptism
Scripture: Acts 16:13-15
- Lydia - the ________________
- Lydia - the ________________
- Lydia - the new _______________
- Lydia - leads her household in _______________
- Lydia - hosts a _______________ in her home
May 2, 2010
Dr. Bruce E. Baxter
Series: "Crime Scenes in the Bible" - Part II
Title: Joseph Sold into Slavery - Human Trafficking
Scripture: Genesis 37:2-5
April 25, 2010
Dr. Bruce E. Baxter
Series: "Crime Scenes in the Bible" - Part 1
Title: Cane and Abel
Scripture: Genesis 4:1-10
Sermon Notes
April 11, 2010
Dr. Bruce E. Baxter
Title: 3:17...... The Numbers of Promise
Scripture: "Indeed, God did not send the Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved throught him:" John 3:17 NRSV
- Israelites - __________ _______________ __________
- Jeremiah - __________ _______________
- Jesus - _______________ __________
- All who believe - __________ _______________
April 4, 2010
Dr. Bruce E. Baxter
Title: 3:16. . . The Numbers of Hope
Scripture: For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him mahy not perish buy have eternal life. John 3:16 NRSV
March 28, 2010
Dr. Bruce E. Baxter
Title: Triumphant?
Scripture: Luke 19:37-40
No Sermon Notes Provided for Psalm Sunday
March 21, 2010
Dr. Bruce E. Baxter
Title: Life In All It's Fullness
Scripture: John:7-10
L_______________
"...You have forsaken your first love. Remember the height from which you have fallen! Repent and do the things you did at first." Rev. 2:4-5 (NIV)
I_______________
"Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength." Mark 12:30 (NIV)
F_______________
"Surely resentment destroys the fool, and jealousy kills the simple." Job 5:2(NLT)
E_______________
"Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord,..." Col. 3:23 (NIV)
March 7, 2010
Dr. Bruce E. Baxter
Title: Finishing Well
Scripture: II Timothy 4:6-8
God's Word - my conviction (Isaiah 40:8)
God's Will - my character (Matthew 6:10)
God's People - my community (Revelation 7:9-10)
March 7, 2010
Dr. Bruce E. Baxter
Title: Learn Humbly
Scripture: II Corinthians 12:9-10
Learning from our ________________ (The disciple Peter)
- What is your Biggest _______________?
- It it still holding you back?
- What would be your first step forward?
- How is God viewing your failure?
Learning to _______________ _______________ God (the apostle Paul)
- What is your "thorn", weakness?
- How could God use your more powerfully?
- If you had one month to live...?
February 28, 2010
Dr. Bruce E. Baxter
Title: Live Completely
Scripture: None
Sermon Notes
February 21, 2010
Rev. Mi Hyeon Lee
Title:Live Passionately
Scripture: Luke 5:18-20; 24-26
"So love the Lord God with all your passion and prayer and intelligence and energy." (Mark 12:30)-Message "Never e lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord." (Rom 12:11)
1. Do Somthing ____________.
- Realize what's ____________.
- Remove the ____________.
2. Expect the ____________.
" When Jesus saw their faith, He said, 'Friend, your sins are forgiven.' " ( Luke 5:20)
" ...into the middle of the crowd, right in front of Jesus." ( Luke 5:19b)
" Reverence for God adds hours to each day....." ( Prov. 10:27)
4. Keep a Constant ____________.
'...He said to the paralyzed man, 'I tell you, get up, take your mat and go home.'" (Luke 5:24b)
February 14, 2010
Dr. Bruce E. Baxter
Title: Long View of a Short Life
Scripture: I Corinthians 3: 31-13
Introduction - Pastor Bruce and a Tombstone
1. Jesus Lived Passionately (Luke 7:31-32)
2. Jesus Loved Completely (John 13:1)
3. Jesus Learned Humbly (Phil. 2:5-8)
4. Jesus Left Boldly (Luke 9:51)
February 7, 2010
Dr. Bruce E. Baxter
Title: Some Say Love - Part II
Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-28 & 32
January 31, 2010
Dr. Bruce E. Baxter
Title: Some Say Love - Part I
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13
January 24, 2010
Rev. Jerry Boehmer
Title: God In The Financials
Scripture: Luke 12:16-21
Pigs Get Slaughered
"Better to be poor and walk in integrity than to be crooked in one's ways even
thought rich." Proverbs 28:6
The Love of Money Will Destroy Your Soul
"No one can serve two masters. For a slave will either hate the one and love the other.
You cannot serve both God and wealth." Matthew 6:24
Living a Life Without Greed
"Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust consume, and
where thieves break in and steal; but store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where
thieves do not break in and steal." Matthew 6:19-20
January 17, 2010
Dr. Bruce E. Baxter
Title: God In Sports
Scripture: Hewbrews 12:1-2 (The Message)
Spiritual Cheer leaders - The veterans surrounding us
Home field advantage (Heb 12:1a)
Away games (Heb 11:35b-39)
Rules, Refs and Instant replay (Heb 12:5-6)
Celebrities - Keep your eyes on Jesus (Heb 12:2)
Albert Pujols
Bret Hull
Kurt Warner
Get your face in the game (Heb 12:1b)
Begin, renew your life of faith
Prepare
Training and discipline (Heb 12:10-11)
Proper clothing
Pew potatoes and spiritual gladiators!
In the Arena - (Teddy Roosevelt 1910)
January 10, 20
Dr. Bruce E. Baxter
Title: God In The Weather
Scripture: Matthew 5:43-45 & 7:24:27
1. God is in charge of the weather
2. Humans respond to the weather
3. The weather and sin
January 3, 2009
Dr. Bruce E. Baxter
Title: God In The News an Introduction of Prophecy
Scripture: Matthew 24:3-8
Notes
December 27, 2009
Rev. Jerry Boehmer
Title: To Edify - With Enthusiasm
Scripture: Mark 1:21-28
- Enthusiasm in Jesus Christ
- Enthusiasm in the Early Church
- Enthusiasm in Today's Church
December 20, 2009
Dr. Bruce E. Baxter
Title: Small Beginnings
Scripture: Micah 5:2-5a
- Prophecies of Jesus' birth and life
December 13, 2009
Dr. Bruce E. Baxter
Title: With Joy At Christmas
Scripture: Luke 1:46-55
- God has Looked Upon Us With Favor
December 6, 2009
Dr. Bruce E. Baxter
Title: The Case for Christmas - It Really Happened
Scripture: Luke 2:1-5
Luke the Writer
Augustus, Herod and Quirinius
Eisenhower, Kennedy ...Obama
November 29, 2009
Dr. Bruce E. Baxter
Title: The Purpose of Christmas - Reconciliation
Scripture: II Corinthians 5:17-20
November 22, 2009
Dr. Bruce E. Baxter
Title: Committed?
Scripture: II Corinthians 8:1-7
Characteristics of Discipleship:
Case Study - The Curches of Macedonia (II Corinthians 8:1-15)
Our financial commitment
November 15, 2009
Dr. Bruce E. Baxter
Title: A Place For You
Scripture: I Corinthians 12:4-7, 17-20
Varieties of gifts - The same Spirit
Varieties of services - The same Spirit
Varieties of activities - The same Spirit
November 8, 2009
Dr. Bruce E. Baxter
Title: Vision And The Spirit of Adoption
Scripture: Proverbs 29:18 "Where there is no vision, the people perish"
Romans 8:14-17
To grow the Kingdom of God by practicing the Biblical principles of gathering, training and sending committed and accountable Christ-followers who worship with passion, care without limits and serve beyond borders. (Vision of Wesley United Methodist Church - Springfield, Missouri)
...you have received a spirit of adoption. When we cry "Abba!, Father!" it is that very Spirit bearing witness with our spirit that we are children of God.... (Romans 8:15b-16)
November 1, 2009
Dr. Bruce E. Baxter
Title: A Contagious Celebration
Scripture: Psalm 145:4-7
NOTES
October 25, 2009
Dr. Bruce E. Baxter
Title: A Contagious Response
Scripture:
Acts 2:38-42
NOTES
October 18, 2009
Dr. Bruce E. Baxter
Title: Your Contagious Story
Scripture: Acts 26:1-29
S - start with _____________________________________
T - talk with ______________________________________
O - organize ______________________________________
R - relate your ______________________________________ to other
Y - your mission: ___________________________________
Three additional styles of being contagious
Testimonial
Interpersonal
Serving
Take the styles survey today!
October 11, 2009
Dr. Bruce E. Baxter
Title: Building Your Own Burger
Scripture: Luke 5:27-32
Three styles of being contagious
October 4, 2009
Dr. Bruce E. Baxter
Title: Cooking With Your Own Special Sauce
Scripture: Ester 4:14-17
A. The Biblical text
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Unique circumstances leading to Esther becoming Queen of Persia
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The horrific plot to eliminate the __________ __________
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“For such a time as this”
B. Application
1. Your unique __________
2. The horrors of sin, death and __________
3. Preparing for ______________________
Looking forward: Six different styles of being contagious
September 27, 2009
Dr. Bruce E. Baxter
Title: The Eureka Factor
Scripture: II Kings 7:3-8
The Joy of dicovery
Characteristics of what is found
The opportunity to share
September 20, 2009
Dr. Bruce E. Baxter
Title: "You Might be Contagious If ....."
Scripture: I Peter 3:8-9; 14-16
You might be contagious If ... You might be _____________ if ...
You pray for ____________ You ____________ others in prayer
Your lif is _____________ Your faith is _____________
You serve _____________ You __________, __________ others
September 13, 2009
Dr. Bruce E. Baxter
Title: "iGrow"
Scripture: II Peter 1:3-9
1. Fruitful disciples of Jesus Christ
a. Faith
b. Goodness
c. Knowledge
2. Measurements of Growth
a. Worship
b. Care
c. Serve
3. Extravagant Generosity
a. Godliniess
b. Mutual Affection
c. Love
September 6, 2009
Dr. Bruce E. Baxter
If my people:
Humble themselves (James 4:10)
Pray (James 5:16 ...the prayer of the righteous is powerful and effective)
Seek my face (Deuteronomy 4:29)
Turn from wicked ways (Acts 2:38)
August 30, 2009
Dr. Bruce E. Baxter
Title: World Religions: Christians and Judaism
Scripture: Hebrews 8:3-6
Tmeline: 2000 BC Abraham
1200 BC Moses
1000 BC David
586 BC Captivity
70 AD Temple Destroyed
1. Origins of Judaism
2. Writings of Judaism
a. Torah
b. Prophets
c. Writings
d. Talmud
3. Comtemporary Judaism
a. Orthodox
b. Conservative
c. Reformed
4. Judaism and the Messiah
5. Jesus as the Messiah
August 23, 2009
Pastor Mi Hyeon Lee-Pattison
Title:World Religions: Buddhism and Christianity
Scripture: Romans 3:22-25; Romans 8:18; Romans 8:28
The Beginning of Buddhism-Diddhartha Gautama & Buddha
Schools of Buddhism-Theravada, The mahayana, The mantrayana, and Zen
What do Buddhists believe?
Suffering-The Four Noble Truths
1) There is suffering
2) Suffering has specific and identifiable causes
3) Suffering can be ended
4) The Eight-fold Path is the way to overcome suffering
The Eight-fold Path: 1. Right view 2. Right aim 3. Right speech 4. Right action
5. Right living 6. Right effort 7. Right mindfulness 8. Right contemplation
Emptiness
Enlightenment
Rebirth
What is the difference between Buddhism and Christianity?
God
"In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth." (Genisis 1:1)
"For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son so that everyone who believes in him may not perish but may have eternal life." (John 3:16)
Human Suffering
"Sin entered the world through one man and death through sin, and in this way death came to all men, because all sinned.... Death reigned from the time of Adam... ...as did Adam who was a pattern of the one to come." (Romans 5:12-14)
August 16, 2009
Dr. Bruce E. Baxter
Title: World Religions: Hinduism
Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-7
Timeline:
 Hindu origins
Hindu writings Hindu beliefs and practices
Atman
Dharma – Yoga
Karma
Reincarnation
Nirvana Differences between Christianity and Hinduism: (Summarized in Ephesians 2:1-10)
The Nature of God
The human condition and salvation
What happens after death
August 9, 2009
Dr. Bruce E. Baxter
Title: World Religions: Islam
Scripture: Genesis 21:12-14; II Peter 1:1-3
Timeline (Dates are Approximate)
Click Here to View Timeline of Islam in New Window
Mohammed's Life and Spiritual Experiences
Family tragedies
Mecca
Visions
The Koran
Source
Authority
Content
Allah - The God
Five Pillars of Islam
Belief
Prayer
Fasting
Charity
Pilgrimage
Jihad and Islam
Applications - Our Lives in Light of Islam
A received faith
Grace and peace in the knowledge of God and Jesus our Lord
Divine power has given us everything needed for life and godliness
August 2, 2009
Rev. Jerry Boehmer
Title: Listen....
Scripture: John 10:14-16
Acceptance happens when we LISTEN
Can you hear God now?
Jesus Chose to lay down His life for us.
...and they will listen to his voice. John 10:16
Please...Listen!
July 26, 2009
Dr. Bruce E. Baxter
Title: Ephesians Unwrapped: Strength and Power Through Faith
Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21
Where? In your inner being ( Verse 16)
How? Through His spirit ( Verse 16)
- Christ dwelling in your hearts through faith
- Being rooted and grounded in love
- Knowing the love of Christ (breadth, length, height, depth)
Why? To accomplish far more than we can ask or imagine ( Verse 20)
July 19, 2009
Dr. Bruce E. Baxter
Title: Ephesians Unwrapped: Three, Two, One
Scripture: Ephesians 2:14-18
- Three Persons of the Godhead
- Two Types of People
- One Spiritual Dwelling Place for God
July 12, 2009
Dr. Bruce E. Baxter
Title: Ephesians Unwrapped: Spiritual Blessings
Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14
- Chosen by the Father (verses 3-6)
- Redeemed by the Son (verses 7-12)
- Sealed by the Holy Spirit (verses 13-14)
July 5, 2009
Dr. Bruce E. Baxter
Title: Ephesians Unwrapped: Introduction and Prayer
Scripture: Eph 1:1-2 and 15-23
- Historical Background
- Epistle as Literature
- Paul's Prayer
a. Thankfulness (16-17)
b. Christ's power in believers (17-23)
June 28, 2009
Dr. Bruce E. Baxter
Title: Road Signs of Faith: One Way
Scripture: John 14:6
Jesus answered,
1. Jesus - One Way to the Father
"I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me."
Choices: Liar, Lunatic, Lord
2. Sin - Human tendency to seek other ways.
3. Commitment - Confirm often that you are heading in the right direction.
4. Fruitfulness - Following the Way - Christ-centeredness
a. Infinite variety of expressions
b. Galations 5:22-23 Love, joy peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness,
gentleness, and self-control
June 21, 2009
Dr. Bruce E. Baxter
Title: Road Signs of Faith: Warning Signs
Scripture: Ezekiel 3:1-3, Ezekiel 3:16-17
June 14, 2009
Dr. Bruce E. Baxter
Title: Road Signs of Faith: Follow The Signs
Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14
Detour: Matthew 2:12
“and having been warned in a dream not to go back to Herod, they returned to their country by another route.”
Yield: Joshua 24:23
“Now then, says Joshua, throw away the foreign gods that are among you and yield your hearts to the Lord, the God of Israel.”
Road Narrows: Matthew 7:13-14
“Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it."
June 7, 2009
Dr. Bruce E. Baxter
Title: Road Signs of Faith: Good News Signs
Scripture: Matthew 11:27-30
Rest Area: Matthew 1-28
"Come tot me, all you who are burdened and I will give you Rest."
Hospital: Acts 3:6
"...I have no silver of gold, but what I have I give you; in the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, stand up and be healed."
Reserved Parking: John 14:2
"...I go to prepare a spot for you."
May 31, 2009
Rev. Jim Massey
Title: ...And...
Scripture: Acts 2:1-4
May 24, 2009
Dr. Bruce E. Baxter
Title: "Jesus the Christ in the New Age"
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25
1. The context of Corinth and our culture today.
2. The person of Jesus of Nazareth
3. Power and Wisdom, Foolishness and Weakness
May 10 and May 17 notes are not currently available. I apologize for the omission. - Joe
May 3, 2009
Dr. Bruce E. Baxter
Title: “She Offered Her Gifts”
Outline:
Gifts of time, resources, skills, energy, relationships, service
May 3, 2009 Dr. Bruce E. Baxter
Title: The Apostle Paul Serves
Scripture: Acts 11:25-30; 13:1-5
In Antioch
- Taught with Barnabas
- Took offering for believers in Judea
- Returned to Jerusalem
On Three Missionary Journeys
- With Barnabas
- With Silas and Timothy
- Recorded by Luke
While Under Arrest and Confined
- In Philippi
- On sailing ship
- In Rome
Serving In and Through Wesley United Methodist Church
- Within the walls - Ministry
- Beyond the walls - Mission
- To the ends of the earth
April 26, 2009
Dr. Bruce E. Baxter
Title: Nehemiah Cares
Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-7
1. Nehemiah's work in Susa
2. Nehemiah Learns of His People
3. Nehemiah's Prayer ( 5-11)
a. Praise and Recognition
b. Confession
c. Reminding God of His Word
d. Petition for Success
4. Nehemiah's Strategy
5. Personal Investment
April 19, 2009
Dr. Bruce E. Baxter
Title: The Heartbeat of David - Worship
Scripture: 1 Samuel 6:12-15
Notes: Youngest of eight sons
Showed courage as a shephard
Anointed by Samuel to be king
Questions:
How has my childhood and youth impacted my worship of God?
What was my most profound experience?
What could I recapture from my youth to enhance my current worship?
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