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  • How Do You Recognize Faith?

    Contributed by William Mouser on Mar 11, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,580 views

    The "Faith Hall of Fame" shows us how we recognize faith -- not by the success or failure of those who have it, nor by their joy or sadness, but by the way they clothed their faith in works.

    18th Sunday in Trinity Hebrews 11:1-39 "How do you recognize faith?" Many years ago, a pornography case came before the United States Supreme Court. Justice Potter Stewart said this: “I shall not today attempt further to define [obscenity]; and perhaps I could never succeed in intelligibly ...read more

  • My Sheep Hear My Voice

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Apr 21, 2010
    based on 784 ratings
     | 167,955 views

    There are two Greek words translated as "word" in the Scriptures. The Greek words are "Logos" and "Rhema". Faith Comes by hearing and hearing by the word "Rhema" of God. Updated January 2020.

    I am convinced ... that we are too easily distracted ... in the rush ... of this modern ... in which we live. There are so many choices ... There are so many distractions ... all ... demanding ... our time ... and ... our attention. Sadly, ... it seems ... that we only hear ... what we want ...read more

  • Mirror Reflection

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jan 14, 2010
    based on 132 ratings
     | 81,518 views

    What image do we see when we look in the mirror? Who is that person in the reflection? As I thought about this passage I began to realize that all of us look at life in slightly different ways. We see each other through different mirrors. Updated January 2020. .

    After being away for some time on a business trip, ... Bill thought it would be nice ... to bring his wife ... a small gift. "How about some perfume?" ... Bill asked the cosmetics clerk. She showed him a bottle ... costing $60.00. "That's a bit much," he said, ... so ...read more

  • A Transformed Life - A Stewardship Message

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Nov 10, 2010
    based on 58 ratings
     | 35,254 views

    I believe most people even non-followers of the Christ will give out of their excess.or abundance. We say we are followers of Christ but do we really trust him? Have we turned over our whole life to him or are we holding back?

    Jesus shares an important truth with us in the Gospel of Luke: BIBLE "Who of you by being worried ....can add a single hour ....to their life?" END Aren't most of the struggles of this life, ......especially when viewed in hindsight, ......nothing more ....than an inconvenience? ...read more

  • Choice To Rejoice

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Feb 9, 2010
    based on 254 ratings
     | 107,254 views

    We are not a victim of the circumstance. We have a choice to rejoice. Updated October 2020.

    For Those not familiar with an Anglican Service there are three Scriptures readings prior to the Message. Today's assigned readings are: Zephaniah 3:14-20; Philippians 4:4-9; and Matthew 11:28-30. What a powerful message ....in the Gospel of Matthew and ....in Paul's letter ...to the ...read more

  • Holy Spirit - The Miracle Within

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Feb 10, 2010
    based on 771 ratings
     | 153,153 views

    The Holy Spirit is "The Miracle Within" each Believer. Are we open to the leading of the Holy Spirit? Updated March 2021. .

    One night... a wife found her husband .... standing over .... their infant's crib. As she watched him ...looking down at their very first child, ...... she saw on his face a mixture of emotions: .... disbelief, ... delight, ... amazement, skepticism, ... enchantment Touched by this unusual ...read more

  • You Shall Love

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Oct 23, 2014
    based on 39 ratings
     | 18,346 views

    Make a Friend -- Be A Friend -- Bring A Friend To Christ. Loving your neighbor is at the heart .of making a Friend.You're not living if you're not loving. You Shall Love!

    For Those not familiar with an Anglican Service there are four Scripture readings Prior to the Message. Today's readings are Deuteronomy 34:1-12; Psalm 90; 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8; Matthew 22:34-46. It has been said .....that love...... may not make the world go around, .....but it sure makes the ...read more

  • Saving Knowledge Series

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 12, 2013
     | 4,205 views

    How does one come to faith in Christ. And just what is saving faith?

    Saving Knowledge I John 2:1-6 Introduction Last week, we talked about our relationship we have in Jesus Christ in terms of light and darkness. Our fellowship with the Father requires us to be pure light without any dark spot. And we all too well know that this makes any fellowship with the Father ...read more

  • Is Foot Washing A Sacrament

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 23, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,212 views

    Does the church undervalue the practice of foot washing? Should it be an ordinance or a sacrament

    Is Foot Washing a Sacrament? John 13:1-17 Introduction Foot washing has been erratically performed by the church throughout the ages. Different groups hold to divergent opinions of it. I used to be in the Church of God where it was held in high regard, at least then. It seems even there to have ...read more

  • The Perfect Three Point Sermon (Easter Season Message)

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Apr 16, 2014
    based on 47 ratings
     | 43,966 views

    I would like to share something really inspiring on this glorious Easter day. I am going to preach an old-fashioned 3-point sermon which is a very trinitarian model of preaching. So after great contemplation here are the 3 points. He is risen! He is risen! He is risen! (Updated April 2022)

    For those not familiar with an Anglican Service there are four Scripture readings prior to the Message. Today's Easter Readings are: Acts 10:34-43; Psalm 118:1-2,14-24; Colossians 3:1-4 and Matthew 28:1-10 or Mark 16:1-8 or Luke 24:1-12. Let us pray O' Heavenly Father it is through your ...read more

  • Can You Preach Christ Without The Scripture?

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on May 28, 2014
     | 3,233 views

    Paul did not quote Scripture to the Athenians in his sermon. But his sermon was Scriptural

    Can You Preach Christ Without the Scripture? Acts 17:14-34 Introduction It had been a most strenuous journey for Paul. He had responded to the man in the Macedonian vision and came over to preach Jesus. At Philippi, he and Silas had been beaten for the faith and cast into prison. Even so, the ...read more

  • Gospel Driven Wedding Ceremony

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jun 19, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
     | 20,442 views

    A Christ Centred Ceremony of Marriage in which attendees will hear the good news.

    Gospel Driven Wedding Ceremony Dakota Community Church June 2013 All Rise - Bride enters. Welcoming Statement & Prayer of Blessing: Dear family and friends we have come together today at the invitation of Groom and Bride to share in the joy of their wedding. This celebration is the culminating ...read more

  • Refiners Fire

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jan 27, 2014
    based on 47 ratings
     | 55,961 views

    The Woman asked the silver smith, "How do you know when the silver is fully refined?" He smiled at her and answered, "Oh, that's easy when I see my image in it." This day, I want to speak of the Refiners Fire. Updated February 2025.

    For those not familiar with an Anglican Service there are four Scripture Readings prior to the message. Today's readings are: Malachi 3:1-5; Psalm 126; 1 Corinthians 4:1-21 and Luke 3:1-6 Let us pray... O' Heavenly Father. You are the refiner of our souls. May we have confidence in your ...read more

  • Even So, It Is Well With My Soul

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jun 26, 2015
    based on 48 ratings
     | 33,630 views

    Trials put life into perspective. Trials define us. Trials speak to the maturity of our Faith. Interestingly.The name Jairus means . "He whom God enlightens". This man of position and power came before Jesus and he fell at His feet! Updated June 2018.

    For those not familiar with an Anglican Service there are 4 Scripture readings before the Message. Today's assigned readings are: Deuteronomy 15:7-1, Psalm 112, 2 Corinthians 8:1-15 and Mark 5:21-43 In 1871, ...tragedy struck Chicago... as fire ravaged the city. When it was finally ...read more

  • The Ledger

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Mar 10, 2015
    based on 86 ratings
     | 17,219 views

    Years ago when I was a young banker in Painesville Ohio, we used large leather bound ledgers in which all the accounts were entered by hand. Those ledgers remind me of God's ledgers in heaven.

    There is probably no greater summary of God's love ....than that which is found.... in John 3:16. Martin Luther called it ......the miniature gospel. One Sunday school teacher .... kept a copy of this verse in a walnut shell on his desk .....because he was taught as a child..... that John 3:16 ...read more