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Lost Sheep

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Sep 25, 2005

What happens when believers stray and how we make it back into the fold.

25, September 2005 Dakota Community Church Lost Sheep Proverbs19: 27 Stop listening to instruction, my son, and you will stray from the words of knowledge. 1Peter 2: 25 For you were like sheep going astray, but now you have returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls. Isaiah 53:6 We ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Mennonite

Pentecost - The Church Begins

Contributed by Graeme Lamb on Jan 11, 2006

Looking at Pentecost and the gift of the Spirit to the Church

I’ve previously made the point in a sermon that I know my word processor on my computer is an Anglican, because every time I type in the word ‘church’ it tries to suggest ‘Church of England’ as a valid alternative. The feast of Pentecost which we celebrate today is considered by many to be the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Water Into Wine

Contributed by Helen Allen on Feb 4, 2006

God wants us to taste the fine wine of his abundant blessings

As John tells the story in his gospel, Jesus and his disciples are invited to the wedding in Cana only days after Jesus’s baptism in the river Jordan. He has only known the disciples for about three days and he has not performed any miraculous signs as yet. His first miracle will take place in a ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

A Meal To Remember

Contributed by Roger Thompson on Jun 17, 2002

A communion sermon about the importance of remembering.

TOPIC: ?A Meal To Remember? TEXT: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 He looked so small, lying in his hospital bed. The disease had ravaged his body, causing him to loose weight. He couldn?t have weighed more than 90 pounds soaking wet. The most recent bad news had taken its toll, as well. His mood had ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Denomination: Methodist

The Mind Of Christ

Contributed by David Cambridge on Jul 18, 2002

Possesing the mind of Christ is the key to unity and future glory.

The Mind Of Christ Philippians 2:5-11 Introduction 1. Previously, Paul wrote about "The Unity That Produces Joy" (Philippians 2:1-4), in which he described: a. The motivation for having this unity: 1) The consolation in Christ. 2) Comfort of love. 3) Fellowship of the Spirit. 4) Affection ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Left Behind

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Jan 24, 2002

Funeral sermon presenting the Gospel message to family and friends left behind by one whose spiritual condition is either "unknown" or was known to be "unsaved".

There is no social gathering that tugs at our heartstrings the way that a memorial service does. Something about being left behind stirs our emotions and brings a profound sense of loneliness to our hearts. In the twinkling of an eye, a loved one passed from life to afterlife, from temporal to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:38-39, Romans 8:36-39

Denomination: Other

Keys To Overcoming Communication Barriers

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 15, 2001

Overcome misguided communication and preoccupation on negatives with a Spirit led concentration on what is true, good, and praise-worthy.

KEYS TO OVERCOMING COMMUNICATION BARRIERS Romans 12:16 - Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited. Too many people are having problems with communicating with each other. Example: This morning, Dec 24th, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Power To Witness

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on May 3, 2002

Why Christianity spread.

Binham 19-05-02 Acts 2:1-13: Witnesses to the Power of God Story: A man was arraigned for murder in Los Angeles about 70 years ago. The case against him looked pretty good, but his lawyer thought of an ingenious ploy. In his summing up speech, he said: “Ladies ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Anglican

Discover God In Perilous Times Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Oct 7, 2006

When the bottom falls out of our world, God is closer to us than we think.

Psalm 23:1-6 “Discover God in Perilous Times” INTRODUCTION Our year of discovery continues as we discover God in the perilous times of life. Like times of trials and struggles, perilous times are periods in our lives when we have difficulty perceiving God’s presence, power, or love. We are ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

God Made Friends!

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Feb 21, 2007

This sermon is dedicated to Rick, Sharon and JP who have impacted many lives including mine and my family as we have gone through good and bad times together. Thank you for sticking by our side and believing in us. You guys will always be a part of us and

God made friends (Dedicated to real friends Rick, Sharon and JP) A friend is someone who thinks you’re a good egg, even though you’re a little cracked. One who multiplies joys, divides grief. -One who understands our silence. -A friend is the one who comes in when the whole world is gone ...read more

Scripture: John 15:12-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Backward Economics Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Sep 27, 2007

God’s ways are not our ways. This truth is not more clearly demonstrated than in the parable of the lost sheep and the lost coin

Luke 15:1-10 “Backward Economics” INTRODUCTION Jealousy is never a pleasant human emotion, either when we become aware of it in our own being, or when we see it displayed in the lives of others. Jealousy is a common human emotion, though, and it is one that you and have had to deal with in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Determined Believers Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 16, 2007

Serving God means more than passive compliance; it also takes proactive zeal. This zeal shows itself in many ways, but today we will look at only two.

Determined Believers (I Thessalonians 2:13-16) 1. Sometimes we have to create words to express concepts in the Bible, but words the Bible does not use, like The Bible, Trinity, Theology, Services, and mentoring, to name a few. 2. But, when possible, it is usually best to stick with Biblical ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:13-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Year Of Rebuilding Part 2 Series

Contributed by Chew Chew on Aug 3, 2007

A series of sermon preached during the rebuilding of the church’s youth ministry.

Title: The Year of Rebuilding Part 2: The preparation and the process of rebuilding Text: Nehemiah Chapter 2 – 3 Introduction In my first sermon, I explained how the enemy had destroyed the walls and the gates of YIA. I said that the walls represents the protection of God while the gates ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Friendship With God Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Dec 1, 2004

first of 4 on Friendship with God. Abraham was called the friend of God. You can also be called the friend of God.

Friendship with God A friend comes when all others leave JACKIE ROBINSON was the first African American to play baseball in the major leagues. Breaking baseball’s color barrier, he faced hostile crowds in every stadium. While playing one day in his home stadium of Ebbets Field in Brooklyn, he ...read more

Scripture: James 2:23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Satan Witnessed At Pentecost

Contributed by Ron Hicks on Jul 3, 2007

It is impossible for Satan to contend with any success, against Heaven and it’s host. He knows that, and don’t you know that Hell must have trembled when God’s people were indwelled by, were filled with, the Holy Ghost of God.

“WHAT SATAN WITNESSED AT PENTECOST” Acts 1:4-5 4 And, being assembled together with them, commanded them that they should not depart from Jerusalem, but wait for the promise of the Father, which, saith he, ye have heard of me. 5 For John truly baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God