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

  • From chaos to order at the Lord’s table

    Sermon given on Sunday, October 1, 2017 and includes communion as part of World Communion Day. Scripture connections: Philippians 1:2,6 2 May God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ give you grace and peace. . . .  6 And I am certain that God, who began the good work within you,…

  • The Sacrament of Baptism

    given on Sunday, September 24, 2017 Special note:  Because we have seldom had the opportunity to baptize anybody, I decided to make the entire service a teaching time for the sacrament of baptism.  The following are the comments and the liturgy that I used.  I hope it helps all to…

  • Why is church a place to belong?

    given on Sunday, September 17, 2017 SCRIPTURE CONNECTIONS Opening: Ephesians 1:3-8, NLT 3 All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realms because we are united with Christ. 4 Even before he made the world, God loved us and…

  • Managing Faith’s Freedom

    Sermon given on Sunday, September 10, 2017 Scripture foundation: Opening: Galatians 5:1 5 So Christ has truly set us free. Now make sure that you stay free, and don’t get tied up again in slavery to the law.  Sermon: Galatians 5:4-6, 22-26 5 But we who live by the Spirit eagerly wait…

  • Have you noticed the changes?

    Special note:  Thank you for the patience needed before this posting.  We have had a vacation, a guest speaker, and a funeral all in the last three weeks–not to mention our church’s annual fair concession over the weekend.  Thank you, too, for following the blog.  I appreciate your notes and…

  • Teaming for God, with God

    Sermon for Sunday, August 13, 2017 Scripture connections:   Opening: Psalm 105:1-5, NLT 1 Give thanks to the Lord and proclaim his greatness. Let the whole world know what he has done. 2 Sing to him; yes, sing his praises. Tell everyone about his wonderful deeds. 3 Exult in his holy name; rejoice, you who…

  • More than liturgy: A Renewal

    sermon given on Sunday, August 13, 2017 Opening scripture: Matthew 14:13-16, NLT      13 As soon as Jesus heard the news, he left in a boat to a remote area to be alone. But the crowds heard where he was headed and followed on foot from many towns. 14 Jesus saw the huge…

  • Christianity amidst chaos

    given on Sunday, July 30, 2017 Scripture connections: using the NLT translation  Opening: Matthew 13:34 “I will speak to you in parables. I will explain things hidden since the creation of the world.  Sermon connections: Matthew 13:33 33 Jesus also used this illustration: “The Kingdom of Heaven is like the yeast a…

  • Traveling with God

    given on Sunday, July 23, 2017 Scripture connections: Opening Psalm 139:1-6 O Lord, you have examined my heart and know everything about me. 2 You know when I sit down or stand up. You know my thoughts even when I’m far away. 3 You see me when I travel and when I rest…

  • Why is simple complicated?

    given on Sunday, July 16, 2017 Scripture connections: Opening: Romans 5:10-11, NLT 10 For since our friendship with God was restored by the death of his Son while we were still his enemies, we will certainly be saved through the life of his Son. 11 So now we can rejoice in our wonderful…