Susandoodles

Susandoodles

Love God, love life, love one another.

Susan is trained in journalism, teaching and ministry;
now retired, the blog provides a means to continue sharing thoughts.

Category: Religion

  • JOY: Christmas Presents That Won’t Break

    This is the 3rd of the Advent series based on James W. Moore’s and Jacob Armstrong’s Advent study, Christmas Presents That Won’t Break.  As always, I am very appreciative for the work these two have done and making it available to others for their Advent.   Scripture: Matthew 1:22-25, NLT…

  • LOVE: The Christmas Present that Won’t Break

    LOVE: The Christmas Present that Won’t Break

    This is the second in a series based on James Moore’s and Jacob Armstrong’s Advent study, Christmas Presents That Won’t Break.  Again, I want to thank them for their work and allowing churches to use their ideas. John 3:16 16 “For this is how God loved the world: He gave his one and…

  • Hope: Christmas Presents That Won’t Break

    Welcome to Advent!  This sermon was given on Sunday, December 3, 2017 as the first of a series based on Moore’s and Armstrong’s book and devotions, Christmas Presents That Won’t Break.  Please read the introduction and the sermon based on what I read in their book.  Many thanks to them for…

  • It’s Advent Eve!

    Sermon for Sunday, November 26, 2017 How many of you know that today is the last Sunday of the church year? When considering the Sunday calendar, today is like “Advent Eve”. Therefore, what better time is there to write our Christmas card letter. The custom of sending Christmas cards has…

  • How does our church interpret Christianity?

    Sermon given on Sunday, November 12, 2017:  We lost one of our members at the age of 97 this week, and while preparing for the funeral, I could not get rid of the lessons that she taught our community.  Please understand that the audience knew Ms. Bonnie very well, but…

  • Paul’s tools will work

    Sermon given on Sunday, November 5, 2017.  After completing the letters of Paul to the early churches, this sermon focuses on the letters he wrote to the pastors he appointed to two of the churches, Timothy and Titus.   For two months I have been totally consumed with the fallout…

  • Luther’s Reformation. Wesley’s Methods. Today’s Revival?

    Today is the 500th anniversary of the Reformation.  This is the sermon given on Sunday, October 29, 2017.   This week, on Halloween, October 31, 2017, there is a Christian milestone to celebrate—the 500th anniversary of Martin Luther’s posting of 95 theses challenging the problems of the Catholic Church. This…

  • Oops! Did you misunderstand my letter

    This is the sermon and related scripture that I gave on Sunday, October 22, 2017.  The format is a bit different so I hope you can follow it easily.  This also concludes the series of Paul’s letters and the message that still applies to today’s churches.  Thank you all for…

  • Just what do I do?

    sermon given on Sunday, October 15, 2017–continuing with the letters of Paul and asking the question:  What does Paul’s letter tell today’s church? Opening scripture: I Thessalonians 4:1, 11-12, NLT . . . we urge you in the name of the Lord Jesus to live in a way that pleases…

  • The Church’s Do’s and Don’ts

    Sermon given on Sunday, October 8, 2017 Opening scriptures: Colossians 1:15—20, NLT 15 Christ is the visible image of the invisible God. He existed before anything was created and is supreme over all creation,[a] 16 for through him God created everything in the heavenly realms and on earth. He made the things…