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” (13:44)
Senior Minister - Dr. Jim Donovan

2Timothy 1:5

May 18

“Mary Magdalene: A Changed Woman” (27:03)
Minister - James White

Luke 8:1-3; Mark 16:9

May 25

“Abounding With Kindness” (24:30)
Senior Minister - Dr. Jim Donovan

Acts 9:36-43

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Rocky Revisited

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June 01

“You Are... Peter” (24:47)
Senior Minister - Dr. Jim Donovan

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

June 08

“Peter And Authority” (30:09)
Minister - Craig Kingston

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

VBS Week - A Special Service

June 15

This service was dedicated to Vacation Bible School
which had 150 children participating this past week
in the program "God's Big Backyard".
We hope to have the video available online soon.
“The Back Yard” (08:20)
Minister - Thom Miller

John 1:14

Rocky Revisited

June 22

“He Cares For You” (18:09)
Senior Minister - Dr. Jim Donovan

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

June 29

“Peter On Patience” (25:08)
Senior Minister - Dr. Jim Donovan
Pre-Sermon Adult Choir Music "If My People" (3:34)

John 18:10
2Peter 3:8-9

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Preacher's Choice

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July 06

"How Will You Ride Into Town" (32:10)
Evangelist - Wye Huxford in the Sanctuary Service

John 12:12-19 (NASB)

July 13

“Living Sacrifices” (26:31)
Senior Minister - Dr. Jim Donovan

Romans 12:1-2

July 20

“Loving Saints” (23:59)
Senior Minister - Dr. Jim Donovan

Romans 12:9-21

July 27

“Are You An Admirer Or A Follower” (30:40)
Minister - Craig Kingston

Luke 14:25-35

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Storm Stories

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August 03

Jesus: "Peace Be Still” (35:08)
Minister - James White

Mark 4:35-41

August 10

“Noah--Can You Tread Water?” (21:39)
Senior Minister - Dr. Jim Donovan

Genesis 6:5-8; 17-22

August 17

“Elijah: The God Who Answers” (26:26)
Senior Minister - Dr. Jim Donovan

1Kings 18:16-46

August 24
Homecoming

“Jonah: Running From God” (22:42)
Senior Minister - Dr. Jim Donovan

Jonah 1-4

August 31

“Paul: Safe But...” (24:32)
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?” (22:51)
Senior Minister - Dr. Jim Donovan

John 16:7-15
John 14:16-17

Sept. 14

“Where Is He?” (23:23)
Senior Minister - Dr. Jim Donovan

Acts 2:1-4; 38-39;
Ephesians 5:18-19

Sept. 21

“The Fruit Of The Spirit” (24:57)
Senior Minister - Dr. Jim Donovan

Galatians 5:22-23

Sept. 28

“Spiritual Gifts” (31:43)
Senior Minister - Dr. Jim Donovan

Ephesians 4:7; 11-16

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The Church At Its Best

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October 05

“The Church Receives God's Word” (24:00)
Senior Minister - Dr. Jim Donovan

1Thessalonians 2:13-18

October 12

“Sowing Seed On Hard Soil” (28:46)
Dr. Steve Hooks - Seminary of Nations

Matthew 13:1-9

October 19

“The Church Worships” (26:30)
Senior Minister - Dr. Jim Donovan

Acts 2:42-47

October 26

“The Church Serves” (23:51)
Senior Minister - Dr. Jim Donovan

Acts 4:32-35

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Giving 'Til It Feels Good

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November 02

“Increasing Our Standard Of Giving” (23:56)
Senior Minister - Dr. Jim Donovan
Pre-Sermon Music ... "The Name Of Jesus" (4:31)

Luke 16:1-13

November 09

“Our Capacity To Give” (24:38)
Senior Minister - Dr. Jim Donovan

Luke 14:25-33

November 16

“A Guarantee Or A Principle” (29:05)
Senior Minister - Dr. Jim Donovan
Note: Today, Nathan McDade was ordained prior to the sermon

Malachi 3:6-12

November 23

“Giving 'Til It Feels Good” (26:09)
Senior Minister - Dr. Jim Donovan

2Corinthians 8:2; 9:6-9

November 30

“Who Gives The Most?” (29:27)
Minister - Craig Kingston

2Corinthians 8:1-9

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Advent

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December 07

“Joseph's Dream” (21:34)
Senior Minister - Dr. Jim Donovan

Matthew 1:18-25

December 14

“Mary's Decision” (22:47)
Senior Minister - Dr. Jim Donovan
Following the sermon - A Musical Presentation...
"Once Upon A Holy Night" (55:32)

Luke 1:26-38