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  • Doers Of The Word

    Contributed by Kerry Bauman on May 10, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,141 views

    The Gospel places real demands on how we are to conduct our lives.

    Doers of the Word Text: James 1:19-27 Theme: The Gospel places specific demands on how we are to live. Opening: A schoolteacher lost her life’s savings in a business scheme that had been elaborately explained by a swindler. When her money disappeared and her dream was shattered, she went to ...read more

  • Idols? Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Feb 14, 2011
     | 7,537 views

    An idol is anything we place above Jesus Christ; so, let us constantly evaluate our calendars and our checkbooks.

    What is the main point of the 2nd Commandment?? We find God’s 10 Commandments in Exodus 20 and Deutoronomy 5. The 2nd Commandment states, You shall not make for yourself an idol in the form of anything in heaven above or on the earth beneath or in the waters below. You shall not bow down to them ...read more

  • Hollow Day, Holiday, Or Holy Day?

    Contributed by Bob Gillchrest on Dec 10, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,840 views

    WHile much of the world awaits the arrival of Christmas as a Holy Day, those who deny its real significance seem bent on insisting that it is just another holiday.

    Hollow Day, Holiday, or Holy Day? “But the angel said to them, ‘Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. Today in the town of Bethlehem a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord.’” (Luke 2:10-11) If you’ve ...read more

  • Hope - Advent 1, 2011 Series

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Nov 27, 2011
     | 8,124 views

    For the people of God history was (and is) always going somewhere. Life has ultimate meaning because of this hope we possess.

    Dakota Community Church November 27, 2011 Hope Isaiah 35:1-10 1 The desert and the parched land will be glad; the wilderness will rejoice and blossom. Like the crocus, 2 it will burst into bloom; it will rejoice greatly and shout for joy. The glory of Lebanon will be given to it, the splendor of ...read more

  • God Takes Pleasure In Unfailing Love. Series

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Jul 25, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 9,457 views

    Mercy not sacrifice is what God desires, what is mercy? Why does God want us to love him? How is it that he takes pleasure in our love for him?

    Last week I started the sermon series on the “wrath of God”, and we determined that God longs to redeem or rescue his people, so much so that he will pay the price of their rescue we discovered this in chapter seven of Hosea, a book that was written around 740-733 BC at the end of the ...read more

  • Preparing The Way For Christ

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 1, 2022
     | 1,956 views

    Is believing without repenting valid? Why did both Jesus and John the Baptist preach repent? Let’s learn why in Matthew 3:1-12.

    Is believing without repenting valid? Why did both Jesus and John the Baptist preach repent? Let’s learn why in Matthew 3:1-12. Preaching & Teaching (vs 1) In those days John the Baptist came preaching in the wilderness of Judea (Matthew 3:1) In the Bible the word "preach" means ...read more

  • The Cheerleaders At Life's Finish Line

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Feb 17, 2021
     | 2,818 views

    This world is coming to an end. Our journey with the Lord Jesus is coming to a conclusion and reward. The Scriptures show us that those who have gone on before us are waiting at the Finish Line to welcome us home, where we can all share our stories of how Jesus used us for His glory.

    As I write this, two well-known personalities in the area of music and opinion have passed away within the span of a couple of hours. The Christian singer Carman, who was popular in the 1980's through the early 2000's , was known for songs such as "Addicted to Jesus", "The ...read more

  • Why Was Jesus Born Into A Family That Was Poor?

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 5, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 16,362 views

    Luke's gospel tells us that Mary and Joseph offered the poor person's sacrifice when taking Jesus to the Temple. Why would God have chosen for His Son to be born into a poor family?

    TWO YOUNG PIGEONS: Jesus’ family gave the poor offering. - Luke 2:24. - Leviticus 12:8. - Unless you know the Old Testament background, the mention of dove/pigeon offering is one that we would pass right over. We have no frame of reference on what it means. - When we look back in Leviticus, ...read more

  • Jesus Final Words To Peter In John's Gospel

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Dec 26, 2015
     | 6,561 views

    Peter, mind your own business

    Sermon Jn 21. 19-25 In our Gospel reading today, Peter asks Jesus what is going to happen to the Apostle John, one to the two Sons of Thunder, one of Jesus’ inner circle of three. And stunningly, Jesus rebukes Peter and basically tells him to mind his own business. I wonder why Peter asked the ...read more

  • How To Fight Invisible Enemies Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 10, 2024
     | 973 views

    Tie down loose ends that Satan will use to trip you up. The scripture defines truth. Jesus is the truth.

    Background to passage: ? Opening illustration: 1. Attempts to impugn God’s character and credibility 2. Undermine present victory by generating trouble in life to make it difficult to be obedient 3. Doctrinal confusion and falsehood 4. Hindering our service to God 5. Causing division and discord 6. ...read more

  • Igniting The Flames Of Revival Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 6, 2025
     | 1,110 views

    The church is in desperate need of revival. God desires to pour out His Spirit afresh, but we must be willing to seek Him wholeheartedly. When we humble ourselves, pray, and turn from sin, God responds with His mighty presence.

    IGNITING THE FLAMES OF REVIVAL By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Chronicles 7:14 "If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their ...read more

  • "Peacocks And The Pride Of Life”

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jan 18, 2024
     | 1,321 views

    This week I center on human pride using the illustration of a peacock. Illustration of Nebuchadnezzar of pride, and Johnny Appleseed who was humble.

    In Jesus Holy Name January 21, 2024 Epiphany III Psalm 62:7,8 Redeemer “Peacocks and the Pride of Life” Today’s message is not about how you can eternal peace with God. Today’s message is not about how your broken commandments can be ...read more

  • Running The Race Series

    Contributed by Steve Salmon on Oct 9, 2002
    based on 38 ratings
     | 5,444 views

    This sermon explores the tension between the accomplishments of the faithful and their character and discovers that Jesus fills the gap between righteousness and our character.

    Running The Race Hebrews 12:1-12 SICC 9/22/02 CONFLICT INTRODUCTION The image of chapter 11 is a great one. The saints of old cheering us on so that we finish the race. If life is a race, it is a steeplechase not a track meet. Maybe even an extreme steeplechase. There are moving obstructions we ...read more

  • Lord! Why Am I So Angry?

    Contributed by James Dunn on Feb 3, 2002
    based on 81 ratings
     | 6,484 views

    The generation of today may be defined as "The Angry Generation." One of the most destructive emotions that we all face is anger. Pastor Dunn leads us in this study as we observe the life of King Saul and his hatred of David that started out as a small

    Introduction: In the spring of 1894, the Baltimore Orioles came to Boston to play a routine baseball game. But what happened that day was anything but routine. The Orioles’ John McGraw got into a fight with the Boston third baseman. Within minutes all the players from both teams had joined in the ...read more

  • The Sin Of Quenching The Spirit 1 Thessalonians 5:19 Series

    Contributed by James Lee on Nov 19, 2013
     | 11,016 views

    When you hear the word quench do you think about being thirsty? Most of us usually assume that the word means to do away with a tremendous thirst.

    When you hear the word quench do you think about being thirsty? Most of us usually assume that the word means to do away with a tremendous thirst. Paul is not saying that we should not give the Holy Spirit a drink of water. The way he uses the word here different from the way we normally think of ...read more