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  • Family Names In Stone

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Dec 1, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,796 views

    We have a world filled with people competing with each other to survive instead of relying on each other for survival. We have a world that is selfish and self centered instead of selfless and self sacrificing.

    Family Names in Stone Luke 3:23-25 Today I want to look at Jesus genealogy as recorded in Luke chapter 3. Here we have listed Marys family tree that is traced all the way back to Adam. In Matthews gospel we have the genealogy from Abraham to Jesus. Matthew traces Jesus to Abraham for a Jewish ...read more

  • “what Do You Need From God?”

    Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Jan 15, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,181 views

    Often we reach the place where satan says, "Give up!" But this Dad and Woman believed...and Jesus came on the scene and touched by His Power!

    “What do YOU NEED from GOD?” Mark 5:25-29 This is where it is finally won or lost, any doctor will tell you, “within.” How many times the words “hang on” have been used! Illust: When the French surrendered to General Giap and the Vietnamese at Dien Phen ...read more

  • The Seven Churches Of The Revelation

    Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jun 25, 2009
     | 4,411 views

    The Loveless, Persecuted, Compromising and Divided Churches exposed

    The Loveless Church in Ephesus (Revelation 2:1-7) I. Christ’s Characteristics to the Loveless Church (v.1) A. He that holds the seven stars in His right hand [Master of the messengers to the Church] B. Who walks in the midst of the golden candlesticks [Omnipresent Lord of the Church] II. ...read more

  • Coming Up Short

    Contributed by Curt Cizek on Jul 24, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,270 views

    Jesus’ disciples come up short when they come up with solutions for the lack of food. Jesus never comes up short.

    -Have you ever come up short in your attempts to get something done? -Have you ever tried to pull something really cool together and it didn’t quite work out? -You are in good company. The disciples come up short, way short in their attempts to feed the thousands of people in today’s Gospel ...read more

  • What God Wants Most In His Church

    Contributed by James A. Kirkland on Jan 9, 2012
     | 13,948 views

    God wants His church to be holy and pure, to be in unity, and to love one another.

    Introduction I. God wants His church to be holy and pure. 1 Peter 1:14-16, Phil. 2:14-16 1 Peter 1:14–16 (NIV84) 14 As obedient children, do not conform to the evil desires you had when you lived in ignorance. 15 But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do; 16 for it ...read more

  • Righteousness Is Revealed Series

    Contributed by Bruce Willis on Sep 17, 2007
    based on 21 ratings
     | 6,567 views

    This sermon attempts to communicate the truth that when you believe in Christ you not only are declared righteous, but in your spirit you are made righteous before God and in your inmost being thereby you are able to love and live like Christ.

    Everybody wants to be right don’t they? In fact, if the truth were to be known, most of us want to be right all the time. Just yesterday Kathy showed me a magazine ad of a framed saying that sums up what I’m saying. It went this way, “I may be left-handed, but I’m always RIGHT.” Most people are ...read more

  • Grace At Work 2 Series

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jul 29, 2012
     | 5,017 views

    Without humility there can be no unity.

    Dakota Community Church July 29, 2012 Grace at Work - 2 Unity Grace At Work - Part One: Unity(2) You could not get a proper understanding of Paul’s intent here by beginning to read at this point. Ephesians 4:1-16 As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling ...read more

  • Running The Race Every Day Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 14, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,468 views

    Does God have first place in your life? Every day or just for a couple of hours on a Sunday? God is not an after thought. God is meant to be our focus, our purpose, our reason, the centre of our life.

    Running the Race Every Day Have you been watching the Olympics? Are you enjoying them? There have been good stories and bad from the Olympics - has there been any specific stories or events that has caught your attention? Maybe one of the lowest points of the olympics was in The Badminton ...read more

  • Supporting Our New Deacons

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 3, 2016
     | 4,462 views

    A message delivered as a charge to the church on the occasion of the ordination of new Deacons.

    This passage not only speaks to the qualifications for new Deacons (v. 3 - faithful, reputable, spiritual, maturing, responsible), but to the primary purpose for Deacons in a local church. The purpose for Deacons is to guard the unity of the church. In the Book of Acts, Satan attacks the church in ...read more

  • Be Good For Goodness' Sake? Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 24, 2015
     | 4,833 views

    Why should anyone be good? The answer is found in the celebration of the birth of Christ the Lord.

    “When the goodness and loving kindness of God our Savior appeared, he saved us, not because of works done by us in righteousness, but according to his own mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit, whom he poured out on us richly through Jesus Christ our Savior, so ...read more

  • An "In Tents" Reminder

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Jun 23, 2015
     | 8,662 views

    The lesson points out examples of the temporary in light of the permanent. I used this also to help with our VBS theme this year of God's Greatest Show on Earth.

    1. Lifetime Battery An angry motorist went back to a garage where he had purchased an expensive battery for his car six months earlier. "Listen," the motorist grumbled to the owner of the garage, "when I bought that battery you said it would be the last battery my car would ever need. It died after ...read more

  • Forgetting What Lies Behind PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 1, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,484 views

    Encourage us to let go of our past, strive for a future in Christ, and live in the hope and righteousness that comes from faith in Him.

    Good morning, family! As we gather this fine Sunday morning, we're going to dig into a challenging yet uplifting passage from the book of Philippians. I'm reminded of a quote from Oswald Chambers, "Leave the broken, irreversible past in God’s hands, and step out into the invincible future with ...read more

  • Get Ready To Grow PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,438 views

    Emphasize the importance of intentional spiritual growth, active engagement in faith, and preparation for the rewards that come from living a life dedicated to God's glory.

    Good morning, everyone. I want to start today's service by sharing a quote from Rick Warren. He said, “Becoming like Christ is a long, slow process of growth.” Growth is what we’re going to be talking about today. Our sermon today is based on Psalms 92:12-13, which reads, "The righteous will ...read more

  • True Freedom, Embracing God's Grace.

    Contributed by David Cramer on Nov 7, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 477 views

    A message of hope for those trying to accept God's grace in their lives. The book of Romans gives a good solution to recover from the past life.

    Stand with me and lift your bible and repeat after me. This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn more of the word of God. The indestructible, never ending, living word Of God. I ...read more

  • Running The Race: Living A Life Of Purpose Acts 20:24 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 27, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,305 views

    In Acts 20:24 the Apostle Paul shares his deep sense of mission and dedication.

    Running the Race: Living a Life of Purpose Acts 20:24 Introduction: Today, we will explore a powerful verse from the book of Acts that speaks to the purpose and passion with which we are called to live our lives. Our focus will be on Acts 20:24, where the Apostle Paul shares his deep sense of ...read more