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  • Jesus' Power Over Demons Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Jan 25, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 27,400 views

    Don't be deceived by the lie of self-help. Jesus is your only hope.

    INTRODUCTION Thank you for your prayers for Dale Pond and me as we traveled to Uganda and Tanzania to train pastors and to preach in the churches. We worked with over a thousand pastors who are hungry to learn how to build a Healthy Church. Greg Smith, our friend from Atlanta, joined us. Greg is ...read more

  • When Lame Men Leap

    Contributed by Rick Brown on Feb 23, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,381 views

    The miracle of Gods love is available for anyone who is willing to recieve it.

    WHEN LAME MEN LEAP ACTS 3:1-10 INTRO: READ - PRAY - IMAGINE IF YOU WILL, A SCIENTIST WHO DISCOVERS A CURE FOR ALL CANCER. IT IS EASY TO ADMINISTER, HAS NO NEGATIVE SIDE EFFECTS AND CURES ALL CANCER INSTANTLY. THE ONLY DIFFICULT PART ABOUT THIS CURE IS HOW IT IS TO BE DISTRIBUTED TO THE ...read more

  • Grace At Work 3 Series

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Aug 12, 2012
     | 3,546 views

    Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.

    Dakota Community Church August 12, 2012 Grace at Work - 3 Unity According to our passage unity depends upon four primary things the first one being: 1. How we treat one another Four qualities are given as the correct treatment of each other here: Ephesians 4:2-3 Be completely humble and ...read more

  • The Cost Of Commitment

    Contributed by Jeff Davenport on Mar 5, 2006
    based on 125 ratings
     | 22,233 views

    What is the true cost of commitment? Are you willing to pay it?

    The Cost of Your Commitment Luke14:25-35 Commitment is not found in the location of your body, but instead the location of your heart. (ie. Athlete, student) Illus: In 1947, a professor at the University of Chicago was scheduled to teach an advanced seminar in astrophysics. At the time he was ...read more

  • Let This Be A Memorial To You

    Contributed by Terry Jones on Jul 1, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,454 views

    The Question is not "can America return to God" but rather, "will the Church?"

    Let this be for You a Memorial Independence Day 2006 Text: Leviticus 23:23-25 Was this a prophecy of America’s day of celebrating it’s independence? “Seventh month”, “first day” – okay, it’s close. “It’s a day off” “blowing trumpets” – okay, it’s not exactly a piccolo and drum, “you shall offer ...read more

  • Robbed By Relationships Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on May 17, 2009
    based on 37 ratings
     | 12,808 views

    Discusses how seeking fulfillment in human relationships can rob us of our identity in who God created us to be and talks about how we can have our identity restored and protected.

    Identity Theft Is your Identity at Risk of being… Robbed by Relationships We risk Identity Theft when we… …Seek fulfillment through Human relationships We recover and protect ourselves from Identity theft when we… …Enter a relationship with Jesus Christ …Forgive those in relationships who have ...read more

  • Lost Sons And A Prodigal Father Series

    Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Nov 3, 2025
     | 255 views

    While the parable of the prodigal son reveals some things about the lostness of the younger son, it also reveals the lostness of the elder son and the prodigal love of God.

    How do you view God? Some people view God as a heavy-handed, demanding judge with strict rules of right and wrong. Others view God like a doting grand-father who willingly gives his grandchildren whatever they want - practically spoiling them. Some may view God as aloof and distant, uninterested or ...read more

  • By Faith Noah

    Contributed by Gary Holt on Aug 12, 2023
     | 3,428 views

    Noah trusted God by faith. God was pleased with Noah's faith. Noah was willing to obey and be loyal to God, when no one else was willing to honor God.

    “By Faith Noah…” Hebrews 11:7 This morning as we continue to through Hebrews 11: - we keep seeing average unimpressive people - that stepped out in faith and God used them in a big way - And every time God shows Himself to be worthy of trust One big thing we are to notice and learn is ...read more

  • How To Worship God

    Contributed by Paul Shafit on Jun 9, 2014
     | 7,133 views

    How much of your life is God centered and how much is self centered?

    "How To Worship God" (Psalm 65) The old song goes, "I don't know what you came to do; but I came to praise the Lord." How appropriate it is for us to think about the ways we can lift up God’s name and honor Him. He's shown His love for us by sending Christ Jesus into the world to deliver us ...read more

  • Hold On PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 11, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 177 views

    The sermon encourages perseverance in doing good, assuring that faithful, unseen efforts matter and will ultimately yield a harvest in God’s perfect timing.

    Some of us walked in today a little weary, a little worn, and a little wondering. You’ve been faithful in the small things—praying for prodigals, blessing neighbors, showing up for work with integrity, holding your tongue when it would be easier to snap, trusting God when the calendar feels crowded ...read more

  • The Cost Of Discipleship

    Contributed by Robert Bravo on Jun 23, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,235 views

    To be a desciple of christ we need to be willing to risk everything for Him

    The cost of discipleship Matthew 10:1-42 (NIV) Question: What is the cost of discipleship? What is it that we are really supposed to do? Where do we say ok Jesus that is asking too much? What part of ourselves can we keep and still have God in our lives. What are the rules to the ...read more

  • Holiness In Every Season: God's Plan For Our Desires

    Contributed by Dasol Kang on Jun 28, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 308 views

    God calls us to live with self-control and self-giving love, honoring God’s design, so that our lives reflect Christ’s own love for His church.

    INTRODUCTION I am a foodie at heart. There’s nothing quite like a perfectly cooked ribeye steak—those rich, marbled streaks of fat, seared just right, juicy and tender. What is your favorite food? Whatever your favorite food is, we know that food itself is a good gift, isn't it? It sustains ...read more

  • Praying For The Spirit To Come Series

    Contributed by Adam Cruse on Jul 18, 2001
    based on 105 ratings
     | 6,130 views

    What should our attitude and praying be like since we have been enlisted in the war-time effort of spreading the gospel?

    As your turning to Acts 4:23-31, I want to read what John Piper wrote concerning prayer. Listen to the imagery that he uses as he describes the true purpose of prayer. “Life is war. That’s not all it is. But it is always that. Our weakness in prayer is owing largely to our neglect of ...read more

  • Rahab's Scarlet Robe Of Redemption Series

    Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Sep 6, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,766 views

    This study is about the life of Rahab, the harlot who is an example of the grace of God at work. In spite of her past, she was rewarded beyond measure because she had faith to believe. In the same manner, God can save us regardless of our sins.

    RAHAB'S SCARLET CORD OF REDEMPTION SCRIPTURE READING: Joshua 2:15-21 15 So she let them down by a rope through the window, for the house she lived in was part of the city wall. 16 She said to them, “Go to the hills so the pursuers will not find you. Hide yourselves there three days until ...read more

  • How Then Shall We Live Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Apr 11, 2011
    based on 7 ratings
     | 17,917 views

    In this last sermon in the 2 Peter series, we focus on the effort that we must put forth to be ready for the coming of the Lord.

    Introduction: A. The story is told of a minister who visited an elderly woman in the nursing home. 1. The young minister said, “At your age you should be thinking about the hereafter!” 2. The older woman said, “Oh, I do all the time. No matter where I am – in my room, down ...read more