Sermons of 2008 At Southwest Christian Church

Sermons For The Year... 2008
By Senior Minister Dr. Jim Donovan
and Staff Ministers

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Just Walk Across the Room

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January 06

“The Single Greatest Gift” (24:36)
Senior Minister - Dr. Jim Donovan

Matthew 5: 13-14

January 13

“Living in 3D” (24:47)
Senior Minister - Dr. Jim Donovan

Mark 3:5

January 20

Services Cancelled Due Icy Road Conditions
~~“The Power of the Story” (00:00)~~

~~John 5:24~~

January 27

“The Power of the Story” (27:29)
Senior Minister - Dr. Jim Donovan

John 5:24

February 03

“Grander Vision Living" (25:01)
Senior Minister - Dr. Jim Donovan

Matthew 5:16

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The Psalms As Our Stories

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February 10

"What Have I Done?" (29:53)
Senior Minister - Dr. Jim Donovan

Psalm 51
2Samuel

February 17

“When They've Got Me” (26:16)
Senior Minister - Dr. Jim Donovan

Psalm 56

February 24

“Surely God Is Good, Isn't He?” (33:58)
Senior Associate Minister - Craig Kingston

Psalm 73

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He Lives And We Do Too!

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March 02

"Lazarus Too!" (25:17)
Senior Minister - Dr. Jim Donovan

John 12:1-2, 9-11; John 11:1

March 09

“Jesus Knew... So...” (24:25)
Senior Minister - Dr. Jim Donovan

John 13:1-17

March 16

“The Real Test” (21:15)
Senior Minister - Dr. Jim Donovan
An Easter Musical - "Once Upon A Cross" (56:49)

John 18:15-18; 25-27

March 23
Easter

“The Empty Tomb” (26:27)
Senior Minister - Dr. Jim Donovan
Pre-Sermon Music - Hallelujah Chorus (4:28)

John 20:1-18

March 30

“The Second Chance” (21:32)
Senior Minister - Dr. Jim Donovan

John 21:1-14

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Deal Or No Deal

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April 06

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A Special Service - Interview With Missionaries
Senior Minister - Dr. Jim Donovan

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April 13

“God's First Deal” (21:08)
Senior Minister - Dr.Jim Donovan

Genesis 1:26-31; 3:1,6-10; 3:4

April 20

"God's Big Deal" (29:17)
Senior Minister - Dr.Jim Donovan

John 3:16

April 27

"Deal Or No Deal" (20:49)
Senior Minister - Dr.Jim Donovan

Luke 15

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Women Of Distinction

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May 04

“A Woman Who Got It” (22:47)
Senior Minister - Dr. Jim Donovan

Mark 12:41-44

May 11

“A Faith That Lives On” (00:00)
Senior Minister - Dr. Jim Donovan

2Timothy 1:5

May 18

“Mary Magdalene: A Changed Woman” (00:00)
Senior Minister - Dr. Jim Donovan

Mark 16:1

May 25

“Abounding With Kindness” (00:00)
Senior Minister - Dr. Jim Donovan

Acts 9:36-43

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Rocky Revisited

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June 01

“You Are... Peter” (00:00)
Senior Minister - Dr. Jim Donovan

1Peter 2:9-12
Matthew 4:18-20; 5:14-16

June 08

“Peter And Authority” (00:00)
Senior Minister - Dr. Jim Donovan

1Peter 2:13-17
Matthew 17:24-27

June 15

“Give An Answer, Peter” (00:00)
Senior Minister - Dr. Jim Donovan

1Peter 3:15
Matthew 16:16; 26:69

June 22

“He Cares For You” (00:00)
Senior Minister - Dr. Jim Donovan

1Peter 5:6-7
Matthew 14:25-33

June 29

“Peter On Patience” (00:00)
Senior Minister - Dr. Jim Donovan

2Peter 3:8-9
John 18:10

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Preacher's Choice

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July 06

“?” (00:00)
Minister - Clay Hining / James White

July 13

“?” (00:00)
Minister - Craig Kingston / Thom Miller

July 20

“?” (00:00)
Senior Minister - Dr. Jim Donovan

July 27

“?” (00:00)
Senior Minister - Dr. Jim Donovan

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Storm Stories

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August 03

“Noah--Can You Tread Water” (00:00)
Senior Minister - Dr. Jim Donovan

Genesis 6:5-8; 17-24

August 10

“Elijah: The God Who Answers” (00:00)
Senior Minister - Dr. Jim Donovan

1Kings 18:16-46

August 17

“Johah: Running From God” (00:00)
Senior Minister - Dr. Jim Donovan

Jonah 1-4

August 24

“Jesus: It Is I” (00:00)
Senior Minister - Dr. Jim Donovan

Mark 6:45-52

August 31

“Paul: Safe But...” (00:00)
Senior Minister - Dr. Jim Donovan

Acts 27:13-44

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The Holy Spirit

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Sept. 07

“Who Is He?” (00:00)
Senior Minister - Dr. Jim Donovan

John 16:7-15

Sept. 14

“Where Is He?” (00:00)
Senior Minister - Dr. Jim Donovan

Acts 2:38-39

Sept. 21

“The Fruit Of The Spirit” (00:00)
Senior Minister - Dr. Jim Donovan

Galatians 5:22-23

Sept. 28

“Spiritual Gifts” (00:00)
Senior Minister - Dr. Jim Donovan

1Corinthians 12; 14

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The Church At Its Best

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October 05

“The Church Receives God's Word” (00:00)
Senior Minister - Dr. Jim Donovan

1Thessalonians 2:13-18

October 12

“The Church Knows Its Mission” (00:00)
Senior Minister - Dr. Jim Donovan

Matthew 28:18-20

October 19

“The Church Worships” (00:00)
Senior Minister - Dr. Jim Donovan

Acts 4:32-35

October 26

“The Church Serves” (00:00)
Senior Minister - Dr. Jim Donovan

Acts 2:42-47

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Giving 'Til It Feels Good

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November 02

“Increasing Our Standard Of Giving” (00:00)
Senior Minister - Dr. Jim Donovan

Luke 16:1-13

November 09

“Our Capacity To Give” (00:00)
Senior Minister - Dr. Jim Donovan

Luke 14:25-33

November 16

“A Guarantee Or A Principle” (00:00)
Senior Minister - Dr. Jim Donovan

Malachi 3:6-12

November 23

“Who Gives The Most?” (00:00)
Senior Minister - Dr. Jim Donovan

2Corinthians 8:1-9

November 30

“Giving 'Til It Feels Good” (00:00)
Senior Minister - Dr. Jim Donovan

2Corinthians 8:2; 9:6-9

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Advent

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December 07

“+” (00:00)
Senior Minister - Dr. Jim Donovan

December 14

“+” (00:00)
Senior Minister - Dr. Jim Donovan

December 21

“+” (00:00)
Senior Minister - Dr. Jim Donovan

December 28

“+” (00:00)
Senior Minister - Dr. Jim Donovan

+ "Joseph's Dream"
+ "Mary's Decision"
+ "The Shepherd's Discovery"
+ "Herod's Deception And The Magi's Discernment"

Matthew 1:18-25
Luke 1:26-38
Luke 2:1-20
Matthew 2:1-15

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