Sermons on Human Effort:

Apostle’s Creed 4 Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Feb 5, 2012

The creeds came about as a way of combating those errors that the compilers thought most dangerous at the time.

Dakota Community Church February 5, 2012 Church History Sunday 3/2012 The Apostles Creed 4 These Things We Believe 2 Timothy 4:1-3 In the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who will judge the living and the dead, and in view of his appearing and his kingdom, I give you this charge: Preach the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-3

Denomination: Mennonite

This Time Tomorrow Series

Contributed by Ajayi Oluwasegun on Sep 18, 2015

God speaks in the midst of of our mess, trouble and hoplessness

THIS TIME TOMORROW 2 Kings 7: 1-2 I pray for someone reading this message, before the end of today, God will speak concerning your situation and this time tomorrow, you will be singing a new song IJN I want you to turn to your neighbor and say “THIS TIME TOMORROW” The bible says in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 7:1-2

Denomination: Bible Church

The Pastoral Challenge

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 24, 2022

Timothy was not technically a pastor; he was actually Paul’s “delegate.” Nonetheless, he approximated the pastoral role in that he was a shepherd. Timothy faced a number of challenges, as do modern pastors who are serious about the Word. Let’s look at a few of them.

The Pastoral Challenge (I Timothy 4:6-16) 1. At a recent pastor’s retreat each minister in attendance was asked the following question: “How many people does it take to replace a burnt out light bulb?” The answers were as follows. 2.A Reformed Pastor responded, “None. If God wants the bulb ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:6-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Power Of The Gospel. Pt.2

Contributed by Howard Strickland on May 18, 2022

Doctor Neil Anderson writes—Possibly the biggest lie believed by those who are struggling with an addictive behavior is that freedom from addiction is not possible. If we believe we are doomed to remain in bondage, we probably will remain in bondage.

The Power Of The Gospel. Pt.2 Luke 4:18-19TPT Jesus is baptized by His cousin John. He did this to fulfill all righteousness. After He’s baptized, God’s word proclaims, Jesus was led by the Holy Spirit into the wilderness. Jesus lived in this desert country for 40 days. Moreover, Jesus will be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:18-19, Mark 9:2-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Faith Not Legalism (Galatians 3)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 18, 2024

Did Jesus say that until heaven and earth pass away, obedience to the law remains? Did the apostles contradict Him? Let's find out in Galatians 3.

Paul explained how we are justified by grace through faith, not works of the law. How is Abraham a model for Christians? Who are the real children of Abraham? What about Christians who insist on the works of the law? Is the law continued in spirit, discontinued in the letter, and thus transformed ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Christ Has Set Us Free! Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jul 10, 2023

Based on Galatians 5:1 - Reminds hearers that only Christ can truly set us free!

“CHRIST HAS SET US FREE!” Gal. 5:1 FBCF – 7/9/23 Jon Daniels INTRO – “My Chains are Gone!” – Remember first time I heard & sang that song – a new take on an old hymn. Blew me away! Strong reminder of the GRACE of God that frees us from EVERY chain that binds us & holds us captive to our ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Rebuilding And Restoring: 50 Years Of God's Renewal

Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Aug 14, 2025

Fifty years ago, our church began with faith and a vision. Today, we celebrate God’s work of rebuilding and restoring, a legacy of hope that continues to shape our future.

Rebuilding and Restoring: 50 Years of God's Renewal A Sermon for Our 50th Church Anniversary Isaiah 61:4, Nehemiah 2:18, Matthew 16:18 Introduction Fifty years ago, a small group of believers planted a seed of faith in this community. With little more than trust in God and a shared vision, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:4, Nehemiah 2:18, Matthew 16:18, Psalm 127:1, 1 Corinthians 3:11, 1 Corinthians 3:9, Ephesians 2:19-22, Nehemiah 4:17, Ephesians 3:21, Hebrews 12:28, Nehemiah 2:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Rest You Need Is In Jesus PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2023

Emphasize the importance of trusting in God's faithfulness, Jesus, and God's promises, and avoid hardening our hearts to His voice, as we are encouraged to support each other in maintaining our faith.

Good morning, church family! We’re diving deep into Hebrews 3:7-15 today, exploring the unfailing faithfulness of our God, the absolute necessity of trusting in Jesus, and the peace that comes from resting in God's promises. As Oswald Chambers once said, "Faith never knows where it is being led, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:7-15

Topics: Trusting God

Shaking The Foundations

Contributed by Mike Hays on May 2, 2003

False teachers in Paul’s day were rattling the foundations of the faith, but Paul was quick to stand up for the most basic truths of Christianity.

“Shaking The Foundations” Galatians 1:6-9 In 1521, everyone was talking about Martin Luther. The talk was centered around Luther’s stance against the religious authorities of his day. Four years earlier, Luther had nailed his now famous 95 theses to the door of the church in Wittenberg. The act ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:6-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Make Disciples God's Way – Discipleship Is Life Transformation Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Oct 11, 2007

MAKE DISCIPLES GOD’S WAY – Discipleship is Life Transformation. What is a disciple of Jesus Christ supposed to be like? The word DISCIPLE is used as an acrostic to describe eight characteristics of trasformed disciples.

• Matthew 28:19-20 NIV 19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age. INTRODUCTION: A ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Three Crosses On Calvary (Good Friday Service)

Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Apr 17, 2025

Three crosses stood on Calvary – three destinies unfolded. One man mocked, another believed, and in the middle hung the Savior whose sacrifice bridged the gap between sinful humanity and holy God.

The Three Crosses on Calvary Good Friday Service Luke 23:39-43 Introduction The landscape of human history bears many moments of profound significance, but none more transformative than what transpired on a small hill outside Jerusalem roughly two thousand years ago. On that first Good Friday, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:39-43, John 19:18, Matthew 27:44, John 19:30, Romans 3:23, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Isaiah 53:6, Mark 15:32, Isaiah 53:3, John 5:24, 1 Timothy 2:5, Hebrews 10:19-20, 1 Peter 2:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Our Liberator Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Nov 22, 2021

The answers that God will give to us, will be so astounding that it will be way beyond our human thinking and understanding. Irrespective of the kind of situations that we are challenged with, if the Lord is with us, we can come out victorious.

God our Liberator We read in Psalm 91:15,“When they call to me, I will answer them; when they are in trouble, I will be with them. I will rescue them and honor them.” (GNB) As we continue our study on Psalm 91, we will meditate on verse 15 in its entirety and thereby try to comprehend all that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:15

Denomination: Other

Receiving And Rejecting The Light

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Dec 17, 2021

John tells us in the prologue of his Gospel that the Light of Jesus Christ shines in the darkness that represents the sins of humanity. Some turn to the Light and others reject it, missing out on the blessings of salvation and eternal life.

In the prologue to his Gospel, John presents the Lord Jesus Christ as "the Light" that shines in darkness, and that it was John the Baptist who bore witness of His Light. The Light of Christ is offered to everyone, yet not all wanted the Light of Christ to shine upon them, and they ...read more

Scripture: John 1:9-13, John 3:19-20, John 7:40-43, Acts 4:12, Acts 16:30-31, Romans 10:9-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Someone Is Praying For You: The Holy Spirit Prays

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 15, 2014

God the Holy Spirit helps us in our weakness, because He prays for us according to the Father’s will. We will see from the Scriptures that although we often come up short in our best efforts, with God’s help we can get through anything we face in life.

Someone Is Praying for You: The Holy Spirit, Our Intercessor Text: Romans 8:18-28 18 I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us. 19 The creation waits in eager expectation for the sons of God to be revealed. 20 For the creation was ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"Bridge Over Troubled Waters."

Contributed by Thomas Bracewell on Mar 5, 2002

Faith is a bridge that carries us over the troubled waters of life. It is Like a "Bridage over troubled waters."

A Bridge Over Troubled Waters Sermon By Thomas Bracewell, OSL Luke 21: 5-24 The Introduction and Summary Statement I have been very ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:5-24

Denomination: *other