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  • Dan Cormie avatar

    The Field & The Force

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jun 13, 2009
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     | 4,994 views

    A message about where the work of ministry is to take place.

    Dakota Community Church June 14, 2009 The Field & the Force Read John 4:1-42 for context John 4:34-36 "My food," said Jesus, "is to do the will of him who sent me and to finish his work. Do you not say, ’Four months more and then the harvest’? I tell you, open your eyes and look at the fields! ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    The Facts Of Prayer

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Feb 6, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,803 views

    God has given us the tremendous blessing of prayer, the ability to approach and be heard by the creator of all things. Practice the FACTS of prayer and see what God does in your life.

    The FACTS of Prayer 10/21/07 AM Reading: Luke 11:1-4 In this passage, Jesus provides His Disciples with a model for prayer. He wasn’t giving them, or us, a mantra for rote recitation. Consider: 1. This prayer is recorded twice in Scripture and the wording is different in each prayer. If Jesus was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Psalm 113 An Investigative Report. Hallelujah, Praise Ye The Lord

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Jun 5, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 9,032 views

    An Investigative approach to this chapter. Asking the questions What? Who? What? Who? What? When? and Why? of PRAISE Prayer: That our Jewish friends would see their reciting this passage for their passover celebration in this light.

    Psalm 113 an Investigative Report by William Akehurst, HSWC Hallelujah Praise the LORD Approaching this chapter as an investigator. Asking, What, Who, What, Who What, When and Why. Sounds like a song from the Who’s in Whoville from one of Dr. Seuss’ books. Background. Spurgeon says, this psalm ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Then And Afterwards Series

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Aug 30, 2011
     | 5,933 views

    This brief study of Joel is intended to awaken the church to an understanding of prophetic literature and to prepare our hearts for the day in which we live (adapted from Joel Rosenberg’s Epicenter conference and Mike Bickle’s series on Joel).

    Joel Pt 6 Then and Afterwards Introduction/Review Continue with our study of Joel- look at v2.18-32. Chap 1- locust plague- God’s judgment Chap 2- military invasion- God’s judgment Chap 1/2- God calls for a corporate response Begin our study today in Luke and Acts. Lk 24.49, Act 1.8, 12-15, Act ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Expectation Series

    Contributed by Mac Hammond on Sep 9, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,257 views

    It’s important we understand the role that our expectation has as it relates to becoming content in whatsoever state we’re in, gracefully waiting until the Lord’s Word is performed in our lives.

    A. This is the fifth installment of our ongoing series entitled “Graceful Waiting.” We’ve been talking about how the unfolding will and blessing of God doesn’t happen instantaneously; it takes place through a process of time, and therefore, we must learn how to be content while we wait on the Lord. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Is Prayer - Intercession, Supplication, And Confession Series

    Contributed by Cameron Bottema on May 6, 2012
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     | 24,692 views

    A short 3 week mini-series on prayer. Week 1: the basics. Week 2: Prayers of thanksgiving and praise. Week 3: What are intercession, supplication, and prayers of confession.

    I. Introduction Good morning! I hope you all had a great week; I trust it was full of the Lord’s blessings. I’m sure it was. I hope you were able to see the countless things in your life which come from God, which are His blessings. I hope then that you were thankful, had a heart of ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

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    "Leaning To The Wind"

    Contributed by Thomas Bartee on Feb 4, 2011
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     | 9,641 views

    This message vividly illustrates the folly of leaning too heavily on our own understanding, leaving God out of our lives.And the blessings of trusting God!

    Introduction: My sermon title is, "Leaning To The Wind." If you have your Bibles, please turn with me to the third chapter of the book of Proverbs, verses five and six. (ILL). Circuses and carnivals often have a special attraction called, "The Tight Rope Walker." A ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Your King Comes

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Oct 24, 2010
     | 5,529 views

    Matthew 21 stresses the authority of Jesus Christ as he enters his final week before the crucifixion.

    This week the Remote Area Medical people have been here and I know that a lot of our members have been extremely busy helping with all of that. It was pretty amazing to see all of people who are helping with this yesterday. I don't know how many people were fed and watered or "coffeed" through ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Fresh Start

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jan 8, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,056 views

    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

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    6 Prayers

    Contributed by Douglas Mcculley on Feb 9, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,960 views

    Praying the scriptures: Taking prayers from the Bible and using them in our prayers.

    6 Prayers Prayer points for those learning how to pray. email: doug@commonjourney.com ++++++++++++ Monday Heb 11:6 And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him. Heb 4:16 Let us ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Be Thankful

    Contributed by Steve Hereford on Sep 7, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,644 views

    Do you know that you have been called to be thankful? In fact the Apostle Paul says that we are "always" to be thankful. Join Pastor Steve as he shares "How to Be Thankful" from 1 Thessalonians 5:18.

    In 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, the Apostle Paul says to the believer"s at Thessalonica, "Rejoice always; pray without ceasing: in everything give thanks; for this is God"s will for you in Christ Jesus." God"s will is that we always "rejoice, pray and give thanks." Erwin Lutzer, said, "You can learn to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • DAN SANTIAGO avatar

    Following Christ

    Contributed by Dan Santiago on Mar 14, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,149 views

    Christian should understand the real essence of following Christ.

    FOLLOWING THE CHRIST Matthew 16:21-28 God did not call us to be saved but to be followers of Christ. Examples: • Simon Peter and Andrew – “follow me” • James and John – “follow me” • Matthew – “follow me” • Rich man – “follow me” What does it mean to follow Christ? I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Sufferer's Song

    Contributed by Dr. Jeremy Simpson on Mar 16, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,820 views

    THE SUFFERER’S SONG--PSALM 69 Introduction: There has been some question about the author of this Psalm. Many think that Jeremiah is the author. The reason for this is because the Psalmist suffers because of his zeal for God’s house. The Psalmist i

    THE SUFFERER’S SONG--PSALM 69 Introduction: There has been some question about the author of this Psalm. Many think that Jeremiah is the author. The reason for this is because the Psalmist suffers because of his zeal for God’s house. The Psalmist is humiliated, scorned and it corresponds with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Help Me In Helps

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Oct 20, 2007
    based on 18 ratings
     | 5,939 views

    Without the ministry of helps the church would quickly be in trouble. This will bring awarness; we had 5 people decide to get involved because of this sermon!

    Help Me in Helps Text: I Corinthians 12:25-31 25 that there should be no schism in the body, but that the members should have the same care for one another. 26 And if one member suffers, all the members suffer with it; or if one member is honored, all the members rejoice with it.27 Now you are ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Preachers Theme

    Contributed by Ian Lyall on Jun 15, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,690 views

    Jesus went about preaching. Paul was compelled to preach Christ. What is the preacher’s central theme?

    We have just heard that reading from Mark’s gospel where we hear of Jesus, first healing Simon’s mother-in-law (Do we, by the way, realise that Simon- or Peter as he was renamed, was a married man?), then healing many sick people and driving out many demons in Capernaum. Mark’s Gospel is an ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican