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Personal Faith First

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Jan 17, 2007

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We cannot expect to help others follow Christ well, if we haven’t learned how to do it ourselves. We must give attention to our own spiritual walk if we are to be effective disciples of Christ.

Personal Faith First Luke 4:38-39 Imagine taking your car to be fixed by someone who has not prepared himself in car repair. Yep, that’s a Chevy! If that person’s car is sitting on blocks and the pieces are strewn about the yard, you might have questions. What is that car all about, an on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:38-39

Denomination: Mennonite

A Fresh Start

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jan 8, 2007

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The Christian life is one of ongoing transformation, when discouragement derails our progress we need God’s grace for a fresh start.

Dakota Community Church January 7, 2007 A Fresh Start I want to begin today by asking you two questions. Question 1: To what degree are you the person you believe God created you to be? I submit that deep down in the core of our being we know who we are supposed to be. I think we have parts of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:13-16

Denomination: Mennonite

Worship Today

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Jan 4, 2007

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Jesus introduces a shift in worship, focusing worship on the spiritual instead of the physical. The future of worship as Jesus was describing it would be a spiritual more than a ritual activity.

Worship today John 4:19-24 The original worship must have been amazing. Eve and Adam, surrounded by the Garden of Eden, something between a botanical garden and an orchard. Discussions at dusk of keeping trees, naming animals, new things they tried, and gratitude for the bounty and beauty they ...read more

Scripture: John 4:19-24

Denomination: Mennonite

Discipleship 101 - Time For An Introduction Series

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Jan 4, 2007

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Getting to know Jesus takes an investment of time.

Time for an introduction John 1:35-39 It took me 7 years to complete my 2 year master’s degree program. Part of the delay was out of my control, part of it was not. If I had to place a primary cause of my delay in graduating, I would say that I had not invested the time I needed to invest in the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-39

Denomination: Mennonite

Let The Poor Say, Series

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Jan 3, 2007

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Remember this, the average observer on the evening of the first Christmas, might not have seen Mary and Joseph as particularly blessed. There may have been moments that they doubted it themselves. And yet, they were rich...

Let the poor say, "I am rich" Luke 2:1-7 Dawn and I went to Pennsbury Manor recently. This is the home of William Penn. Oddly enough, the place is almost completely a recreation. Nothing about the grounds or buildings is original. The house is not the house he and his family lived in. It is a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Mennonite

Showing Hospitality Series

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Jan 3, 2007

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In 14 verses John tells us things that no one else really expounds in the entire Bible. He talks about Christian hospitality. He talks about a man who opens his home lovingly, readily and willingly to see the work of the kingdom of God go forward.

Showing Hospitality 3 John 1-14 This book is very short. It is the shortest book in the Bible. In 14 verses John tells us things that no one else really expounds in the entire Bible. He talks about Christian hospitality. He talks about a man who opens his home lovingly, readily and willingly to ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:1-14

Denomination: Mennonite

Giving Thanks And Telling The Story Series

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Jan 3, 2007

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The story of Anna teaches us the need to thank God and to tell others about His blessings.

Giving thanks and telling the story Luke 2:36-38 Two of the biggest reasons that people don’t share their faith are • that they don’t know what to say • they are afraid of rejection Anna’s method addresses both these objections. 36There was also a prophetess, Anna, the daughter of Phanuel, of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:36-38

Denomination: Mennonite

This Christmas Believe

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Dec 22, 2006

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Three things to focus our faith on over the Christmas season.

24, December 2003 Dakota Community Church This Christmas - Believe Isaiah 9:6 For unto us a Child is born. Unto us a Son is given; and the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. We are believers. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Mennonite

Peace On Earth

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Dec 17, 2006

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A Christmas themed message about living in peace during a season that can be very hectic if we allow it.

Dakota Community Church December 17, 2006 Peace on Earth Luke 2:14 "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth; peace to men on whom his favor rests." Well we all know that this is the announcement that kicked it all off – peace to men. How would you say that is playing out in your life this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Mennonite

The Rest Of The Story

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Dec 17, 2006

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A Christmas message.

Dakota Community Church December 10, 2006 The Rest of the Story We all know the Christmas Story. Why are we here today more than 2000 years after these events took place? Does this message have any bearing on us today? I want to share with you today the rest of the story, what God was doing in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:8, Romans 5:8-9

Denomination: Mennonite

The Blessing Of Elizabeth

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Dec 17, 2006

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God’s blessings upon us may or may not take the shape of things we want or expect. But any fulfillment apart from God, will be empty.

The blessing of Elizabeth Luke 1:18-25 Most of the passage we are reading is about Zechariah the priest. However, it begins with a telling statement. In the modern west, our culture serves the related gods of • youth • beauty • health If you don’t have all of these three, you are somehow less ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:18-25

Denomination: Mennonite

The Authority Of Jesus

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Dec 17, 2006

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Jesus demonstrates a kind of authority that they could not have guessed. He has already shown power over nature, but authority is more than power, it is the right to exercise power.

The authority of Jesus Mark 1:21-28 The apostles are with Jesus at this point, going back toward their home base. Here Jesus demonstrates a kind of authority that they could not have guessed. He has shown power nature, but authority is more than power, it is the right to exercise power. Jesus is ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: Mennonite

A Look At Onesimus Series

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Dec 14, 2006

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The book of Philemon is about love, specifically about grace and forgiveness founded in love. God’s love can overcome the past.

A look at Onesimus Philemon Paul is in prison This is the first time that Paul was imprisoned at Rome (Acts 27 & 28). We believe that he was released from this prison sentence and worked for another four years or so before he was imprisoned in Rome again and executed. The letter is written to ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:10-25

Denomination: Mennonite

Jude: A Warning Series

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Dec 14, 2006

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There are people trying to lead you astray, that are themselves headed for judgement. Be careful of them and help others be careful.

Jude: A warning Jude 1-25 How many of us have had some wild idea in the past that we have since come to regret. I remember as a child becoming enamored with a conspiracy theory, led by a vocal and well spoken leader. When I heard him, he was talking about some conspiracies associated with Rock ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:1-25

Denomination: Mennonite

Let's Settle This Series

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Dec 1, 2006

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Should Christians sue other Christians? Should Christians sue anyone? Is it ever right to use the laws of this nation to achieve a measure of justice? What does Paul say about this?

LET’S SETTLE THIS How should Christians settle differences of opinion with each other, disputes, or even instances of personal damages? Through lawsuits? Lawsuits have become a way of life in North American culture. I remember as children when someone wanted to throw a nice icy rip-your-skin ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:1-11

Denomination: Mennonite

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