Welcome - October 27, 2013

Welcome to Dakota Community Church

Grace, Freedom, Laughter

This morning's sermon is based on Ephesians 4:31 and is entitled "A Fragrant Offering 1"

Enjoy the service and please follow along in the scriptures using the links below.

Scripture for today's sermon:

Ephesians 4:25-5:4; Romans 3:9-20; Acts 8:18-24; Hebrews 12:3-17; Hebrews 4:12-13; Romans 6:1-14;Proverbs 16:9; Proverbs 17:17; Proverbs 27:5-6; Luke 18:24-27; Philippians 4:8

Sunday Morning Preview - October 27, 2013

Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away from you, along with all malice. (Ephesians 4:31)

How does reading an instruction like that effect you? I suspect it is a tall order for some folks and maybe not too difficult a list for others. We are all bent toward sin, just not the same sin.

What about you?

Do tend toward bitterness? Are you preoccupied with how hard and unfair life can be, do you see the blessing of others and feel envious or sad or maybe even angry?

If I am a bitter person; how do I stop being that way - can I stop?

If I love someone caught in this sin, how do I minister to them? 

This Sunday, as we continue on in the book of Ephesians, the plan is to spend some time looking at these questions surrounding the topic of bitterness. I hope to see you at 10:30! 

Pastor Dan

Welcome - October 20, 2013

Welcome to Dakota Community Church

Grace, Freedom, Laughter

This morning’s sermon is based on Ephesians 4:29 and is entitled “Words of Grace 2.”

Enjoy the service and please follow along in the scriptures using the links below.

Scripture for today’s sermon:

Ephesians 4:25-5:4; Genesis 1:3-27; Hebrews 11:1-3;  Galatians 6:1              

Sunday Morning Preview - October 20, 2013

As a result of circumstances at the mission; Joel will not be bringing the Word at DCC this Sunday morning as previously announced. Please keep him in prayer though as he preaches at Floodgates Church and encourages them to continue in the important and ongoing ministry of Lighthouse Mission.

At Dakota I will be finishing up the message from two weeks ago, which can be reviewed here:   http://decormie2551.sermon.tv/9429320 

What is positive confession theology and can it be supported biblically?

Are Christians supposed to change their life circumstances, or create a better future for themselves by speaking, proclaiming, or declaring “faith filled words” over themselves? 

Is this how God created the universe? Does God use faith confessions to accomplish His purposes?

I hope to see you at Church this Sunday at 10:30!

Pastor Dan

Happy Thanksgiving!

Welcome to Dakota Community Church

Grace, Freedom, Laughter

A Happy Canadian Thanksgiving to All!

Please enjoy the holiday themed message entitled: "Apart From The LORD" and follow along in the scriptures using the links below.

Scripture for today's sermon:

Psalm 16; Acts 2:22-32; Romans 1:22-25; Ezekiel 8:16-17; Luke 12:16-21; James 1:16-17; 1 Corinthians 4:7; Psalm 73:25-26; John 15:1-5   

Sunday Morning Preview - October 13, 2013

Let me begin by wishing all of you a Happy Thanksgiving!

This Sunday morning at Dakota Community Church we be celebrating the holiday and sharing communion. 

Please join me as we focus our attention on Psalm 16 for a special sermon which I have entitled; “Apart From The Lord.”  

Over the next few days I want to encourage all of you to be reflecting on the many good things that we have to be thankful for and in addition to that please take the time to prepare your heart by reading over Psalm 16 a few times and meditating upon its message.

Our God is gracious! Come and give thanks this Sunday morning!

Pastor Dan

Welcome - October 6, 2013

Welcome to Dakota Community Church

Grace, Freedom, Laughter

This morning’s sermon is based on Ephesians 4:29 and is entitled “Words of Grace.”

Enjoy the service and please follow along in the scriptures using the links below.

Scripture for today’s sermon:

Ephesians 4:25-5:4; Matthew 15:1-19; Matthew 12:33-37; Luke 18:18-26; Galatians 6:1

Sunday Morning Preview - October 6, 2013

After the long summer “community building” break I am excited to be taking up where left off on our trek through the Book of Ephesians.

You will recall that Paul is teaching what life is to look like for the christian in light of the gospel. He gives six behaviors to discontinue - because they destroy unity and six replacement behaviors which will foster and protect unity.
To date we have covered: Instead of lying; speak truth, instead of outbursts of wrath; righteous anger, and instead of stealing; working and contributing to the church body.

This week, in an exposition of Ephesians 4:29-30, we will address the topic of proper conversation amoung saints. 

• What exactly is meant by the phrase “corrupting talk”? 
• Is Paul saying that Christians should never speak words of rebuke or correction? 
• Are we to avoid any talk that might result in someone’s feelings getting hurt or someone being offended?
• What is “positive confession” theology and what if anything is wrong with it?

I hope to see you at Church this Sunday at 10:30!
Pastor Dan