Sermons on Re Defining Truth:

Love Hurts Series

Contributed by Greg Lindsey on Mar 7, 2020

What Jesus Says that the Church Should and Should Not Be

So hey, good morning and welcome to DCC. We are really glad that you are here with us today especially if it is your first time. Regardless of how you got here you have landed in a safe place full of people just like you, all of your story is safe and welcome here regardless of how it reads and ...read more

Sermon On The Day's Unity

Contributed by William Meakin on Jul 28, 2024

Unity is defined as the state of being united or joined as a whole.

Charles Ives, an American composer once remarked: “A rare experience of a moment at daybreak, when something in nature seems to reveal all consciousness, cannot be explained at noon. Yet it is part of the day's unity.” 1 Corinthians 1:10 reminds us: “I appeal to you, brothers, by the name of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:3, 1 Peter 3:8, Colossians 3:14, 2 Corinthians 13:11

Persevering In Faith: Don’t Give Up! Galatians 6:9 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 19, 2024

Perseverance. If we’re honest, we’ve all experienced moments when we’ve been tempted to give up, when doing good feels like an uphill battle. But God calls us to endure, and He promises that our perseverance will be rewarded.

Persevering in Faith: Don’t Give Up! Galatians 6:9 “So let’s not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don’t give up.” Introduction: The Challenge of Perseverance Today we’re going to explore a powerful message from the apostle Paul that ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:9, 1 Corinthians 15:58, Ecclesiastes 3:1, James 1:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

“a Way In A Manger”

Contributed by Timothy Proctor Sr. D. Min on Jul 13, 2011

God is still a "A Way Maker", He still a "Make Away" and He's still the Way, the Truth and the Light, to all things!

“A Way In A Manger” Luke 2:8-20 Intro. This month more than a billion people will celebrate Christmas. Amid candlelight, carols and the smells of cedar and incense, the old story will unfold again: Gabriel’s visitations, the journey to Bethlehem, the arrival of the baby in a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: *other

Powerful Truth Or Don’t Let Your Heart Be Hardened

Contributed by Ken Henson on Feb 16, 2018

Our response to the Truth of Jesus determines how we will receive His blessings, and how well we will extend God's love to this generation.

POWERFUL TRUTH Or Don’t Let Your Heart be Hardened There’s only one point today: If you want to know the power of God’s Truth, You have to soften your heart. How do People respond to the truth? John 12 37 Even after Jesus had performed so many signs in their presence, they still would not ...read more

Scripture: John 12:37-40

Denomination: *other

True Worship

Contributed by Margaret Olubiyi on Oct 10, 2013

Worship, according to the New Illustrated Webster's Dictionary is defined as

But the hour is coming, and is now here, when the true worshippers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for the Father is seeking such people to worship Him. God is Spirit, and those who worship HIm must worship in spirit and truth. John 4:23-24 ESV Define "Worship" Worship, ...read more

Scripture: John 4:23-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Narrow Way

Contributed by Shawn Miller on Jul 4, 2019

Three Characteristics that define the Narrow Way that leads to life

The Narrow Way Introduction: As I was preparing this message I remembered a particular summer when I took a pastor with me to go four wheeling through the San Bois mountains. Before I left the last time I had rode through there I found a little out of the way trail that had a great view of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Psst. It's Not A Secret

Contributed by David Dunn on Dec 3, 2025

Truth isn’t hidden or mystical; God revealed Himself openly in Jesus, offering relationship, forgiveness, and meaning beyond the illusions of modern “secret wisdom.”

There’s a moment in almost everyone’s life where you wonder if the universe is trying to tell you something. You’re scrolling TikTok late at night… You see a video that says, “Here’s the secret you’ve been missing.” You hear someone whisper, “You’re more powerful than you think.” You see a post ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6, Romans 3:23, Acts 17:27, John 1:14, Matthew 11:28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Authentic Christianity

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jun 22, 2014

A sermon on how we should define the term authentic Christianity.

"Authentic Christianity" I John 3:11-19 (Key verse) 1 John 3:14 We know that we have passed from death unto life, because we love the brethren. He that loveth not his brother abideth in death. 15 Whosoever hateth his brother is a murderer: and ye know that no murderer hath eternal life abiding in ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:11-19

Denomination: Baptist

Freedom From Fear, Prt. 2 Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Feb 4, 2010

In this message, part 8 in series Freedom From…, Dave explains some ways of handling fear.

Freedom From Fear, prt. 2 Freedom From... prt. 8 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers October 25, 2009 Last week I spoke to you about fear. Fear is what I call a primary emotion. When something is a primary emotion, that means it’s not a mask to hide other emotions. Anger, for ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 11:18-20

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Baptism Of John Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jun 21, 2021

Re-baptism is a practice of some Baptist churches. This message looks at re-baptism in the New Testament, and discusses how when a person’s baptism is done under the wrong belief system, then the individual needs to be re-baptized.

I have entitled our message this morning, “The Baptism of John.” We have recently been learning about baptism, and today, I am going to be discussing false baptisms; and the best way to present this message is by looking at what the New Testament refers to as “the baptism of John.” This was a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:4-8, Acts 18:24-26, Acts 19:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Arrogance

Contributed by John Mccormack on Feb 21, 2013

THERE IS NO PLACE FOR ARROGANCE IN A BELIEVER.

ARROGANCE INTRODUCTION: THE FOLLOWING GREEK WORDS IN THE NEW TESTAMENT DEFINE ARROGANCE: SWELLING, EXTRAVAGANCE, PUFFED UP IN THE SOUL, LOFTINESS AND PRIDE. (2 PETER 2:18, JUDE 1:16, 2 CORINTHIANS 12:20) SPIRITUAL INSIGHT: PROVERBS 8:13 (NASB) THE FEAR OF THE LORD IS TO HATE EVIL; PRIDE AND ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 8:13

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On Reserving Judgment

Contributed by William Meakin on Sep 26, 2022

Reserving Judgment is defined as to postpone making a judgment or decision.

Catherine Ryan Hyde, an American novelist once remarked: “If you meet someone you don't like, or who doesn't treat you right, try to reserve judgment, because you don't know what that person's going through, and it's probably not so much about you at all.” James 2:13 confirms: ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:12-13, 1 Corinthians 4:5, 2 Corinthians 5:10, Matthew 12:36

A New Creation: Transformed By Truth 2 Corinthians 5:17 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 31, 2023

In 2 Corinthians 5:17 - Join me in exploring the transformative power of truth encapsulated in this verse, unraveling the profound implications for our lives.

A New Creation: Transformed by Truth Introduction: In 2 Corinthians 5:17 (NLT), the Apostle Paul declares, "This means that anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun!" Join me in exploring the transformative power of truth ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17, Ephesians 4:22-24, Galatians 2:20, Romans 6:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Prismatic Gifts 1 Series

Contributed by Mary Lewis on May 6, 2001

Foundational teaching re:Spiritual Gifts

Intro As part of his project for the 1997 Greater Idaho Falls Science fair, freshman Nathan Zohner urged people to sign a petition demanding strict control or total elimination of the chemical "dihydrogen monoxide." Many were shocked to learn there was no regulation of it, despite the following ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-7

Denomination: Baptist