Dakota Community Church

“I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery. “You shall have no other gods before me.

The importance of passing the faith from one generation to the next, and our utter dependence upon God to see that task completed.

Two simple instructions for parents in one short verse. Why then is it so easy to provoke and so difficult to consistently discipline and instruct in the Lord?

The Bible tells us that children are to honour their parents, but is it possible for a parent to behave so dishonourably that the children get a pass on this command?

Biblical instruction on marriage, divorce and sexual intimacy.

More characteristics of law driven marriage.

How important is the empty tomb? It is so crucial that if Jesus did not rise from the dead He is a complete fraud, and Christianity is of no value whatsoever to anyone.

God is able to strengthen you according to the gospel and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery that was kept secret for long ages but has now been disclosed and through the prophetic writings has been made known to all nations.

The Characteristics of law driven marriage.

The role of single adults in the church and challenging aspects of preaching marriage.

The notion of submission to authority in our day is so out of vogue that many people see the very idea as wrong; but ... what does the Bible have to say on the topic?

What does the New Testament say about the effect of the gospel on daily living? Is Christianity meant to be a one hour a week religion; or does it order every relationship we have both inside the Church and out?

What is the biblical definition of a fool? The recipient of Christian thanks and submission in the Body of Christ.

The call to appropriate Christian conduct.

In light of the gospel, what is appropriate conduct for Christians when they get together.

There is a fountain filled with blood, Drawn from Immanuel’s veins; And sinners, plunged beneath that flood, Lose all their guilty stains. - William Cowper 1771

Drawing strength from God through prayer. The last 10 minutes are muffled because the mic disconnected from the recorder in Pastor Paul's pocket.

I was envious of the arrogant when I saw the prosperity of the wicked.

Rather than closing the year rejoicing in the progress our effort is accomplishing, I want us to end on a negative note - where our effort is concerned at least.

A Christmas Eve celebration of Christ's coming to rescue us.