Sermons on Journey Ahead:

A House Divided?

Contributed by Ian Bullock on Jun 2, 2021

A look at the challenges that Jesus lays down in this passage, and how it speaks to us here and now, and how we need to stay strong and united for the road ahead

In the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen. At the end of a busy day, after we have had tea, and Mikki has gone to bed, I will often crash on the sofa and watch a film, but more often than not it has to be a film that grabs me straight away otherwise I can get bored if it takes too long ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:20-35

Denomination: Anglican

The Storm Before The Calm Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 28, 2022

In the storms of life, make sure you have an anchor for your soul.

The Storm Before the Calm Acts 27:1-44 Rev. Brian Bill March 27-28, 2022 I suffer from aquaphobia, or the fear of water. I can trace it to four traumatic events. • When I was around 9 years old, I was fishing in the middle of the night with my dad and his buddies on Devil’s Lake [aptly named]. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:1-44

Denomination: Baptist

Creation Series

Contributed by Greg Lindsey on Mar 7, 2020

A Journey Through the Larger Story of the 66 Books of the Bible.

So hey there, great to see you, and welcome to this safe place of rescue that we call DCC. We are pumped that you are here with us on this summer weekend. If you are a new friend here with us today for the very first time we want you to know that we know that you have lots of things to do with ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:2-3

The King Returns Series

Contributed by Greg Lindsey on Mar 7, 2020

A Journey Through the Larger Story of the 66 Books of the Bible

You know that Zach Williams song that Billy just sang quickly became one of my favorite songs of all time the first time that I heard it. At the lowest point in my life, when I crashed and burned in ministry 14 years ago and hurt my family as much as they had ever been hurt Jesus never gave up on ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Salvation And The Savior

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Mar 24, 2002

Luke records “Journey Notes” in his gospel that serve to set up this momentous, climactic event that will take place in the city of Jerusalem. Today’s Scripture includes the final two journey notes.

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: What an active, colorful, almost hectic, back and forth scene it is. If you want drama, you’ve got it. Part planning, part spontaneity. Full support for Jesus. And unabashed opposition. Great joy. And tears of sorrow. Coats are spread for an improvised red carpet ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-44

Far Sighted Or Near Sighted?

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 18, 2000

Does devotion to God free us from the responsibility to think deeply? How far ahead should we think?

1. Many of you wear glasses; if you need longer arms to read, that usually means you are "far sighted..."; to drive, near-sighted; both. Porcupine backed into cactus...."Pardon me, honey!" 2. Others wear contacts for the same reason--I could never stomach fishing around in my eye.... 3. In ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"One Nation Under God..."

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jul 2, 2004

Does Proverbs 14 forecast what lies ahead for us? Have we invited God’s blessing or wrath?

“ONE NATION UNDER GOD...” PROVERBS 14:34 INTRODUCTION: Today we celebrate America’s 228th birthday. As a nation we have enjoyed the manifold blessings of God. During the past two centuries the United States has become the world’s greatest economic, political, and cultural power. America has had ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:34

Denomination: Baptist

The Best Is Yet To Come

Contributed by Frederic Whittier on Oct 31, 2006

This sermon looks at Jesus’ first miracle to show us that better things lie ahead of those who believe in Jesus.

The Best Is Yet To Come John 2:1-11 Life can throw some interesting curve balls our way, can’t it? I truly believe there is not one person here who has never had a “Oh my land, I just want to die!” moment. They can come at us at any time, even when we least expect it. This past Monday, ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Nazarene

Glimpse The Glory Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 21, 2009

If we glimpse the glory ahead for every believer, we’ll be able to carry the cross today when times are hard.

Three store owners shared adjacent storefronts in the same building. Times were tough. In hopes of picking up sales, the owner of the shop at one end of the building put a sign over his front entrance that said, YEAR-END CLEARANCE!!! At the other end of the building, another owner responded ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical Free

People On The Move

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 6, 2010

We can and must keep moving ahead in our relationship with and service for Jesus. Here are several moves of a Christ follower.

People on the Move Philippians 3:10-16 10 I want to know Christ and the power of his resurrection and the fellowship of sharing in his sufferings, becoming like him in his death, 11 and so, somehow, to attain to the resurrection from the dead. 12 Not that I have already obtained all this, or ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

New Year Revolution

Contributed by John Gullick on Jan 2, 2016

A sermon that uses the opening line of the 23rd psalm to suggest we can revolutionise our faith in the year ahead

2016 New Year Revolution Ever marvel at snow it is so white and pure and untouched? 2016 is like that it is a year all wrapped up with just one piece of sellotape undone – we still don’t know what is in this gift from God. For some they don’t know if it is a good gift for them or ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God, What Should I Do?

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Aug 24, 2013

God already knows what is ahead of you, don’t you think you should listen to Him?

What Has Happened: Johanan warns Gedaliah that the Ammonites have sent Ishmael to kill him. But Gedaliah doesn’t believe him. Johanan offers to go kill Ishmael in secret, (I have a shovel and a alibi, maybe he didn’t say it like that but you get the point ) but ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Prepared For Death

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 28, 2020

Jesus was not taken by surprise, but fully anticipated His death. And an insightful devotional woman anointed Him ahead of His burial.

JESUS PREPARED FOR DEATH. Matthew 26:1-13. There are two ways in which Jesus was prepared for death in this passage. The first is in the sense that He was prepared within Himself: nothing that was about to happen took Him by surprise, even right down to knowing the date when He would be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Shady Character Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 10, 2013

In our desert journey we need shade from time to time. The Broom Tree is an interesting symbol for the shade of God in the difficult journey.

1. Making the most of a difficult situation Maxwell tells a story that illustrates the importance of a positive attitude. A newly married woman insisted on going to the California desert so she could be near her military husband. The only place the couple could find to live was a rundown shack near ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:15-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Servant Is Here Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jan 5, 2010

We begin a journey of walking with Jesus through the Gospel of Mark.

SERIES: WALKING WITH JESUS (Series adapted directly from Wiersbe’s Bible Exposition Commentary) “THE SERVANT IS HERE” MARK 1:1-45 OPEN You’ve been given the job of writing about a series of important events. These events are important because they impact both the earthly and eternal ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-45

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ