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Recent Messages from the Community Church of Conklingville

Click on the sermon titles to listen
(Windows media audio--for an mp3, contact me at dan@restoringthepaths.com)

Jesus does for us what we cannot do for ourselves.
"Fixed--By Jesus"  (July 18, 2010)

The law is like a mirror that shows us our spiritual need.
"Sin Consciousness"  (July 11, 2010)

Our assignment is to express God's unconditional love to all and not to judge.
"Judge Another, Condemn Yourself"  (July 4, 2010)

God's wrath is really an expression of his infinite love.
"In Wrath Remember Mercy"  (June 27, 2010)

All of us owe at least one telling of the good news to those who haven't yet heard.
"The Good News Obligation"  (June 20, 2010)

We are usually unaware of the ways in which God is using us.

"Encouragement"  (June 13, 2010)
   
  Today we begin a study of Romans, called by some "The Gospel According to Paul."
"The Promised Good News"  (June 6, 2010)

Practical ways to know when God is speaking to you.
"How To Know God's Leading"  (May 30, 2010)

If we are to hear from God we must be saturated in his Word.
"The Bright Path"  (May 23, 2010)

Friends talk to each other.
"God My Friend"  (May 16, 2010)

God speaks to the people who have "one passion."
"Hearing God's Voice"  (May 9, 2010)

There is a yearning for something in all of us that we just can't identify.
"What Are You Hungry For?"  (May 2, 2010)

God does a miracle for Conklingville Church.
"The Grace of Giving"  (April 25, 2010)

God is looking for loving sons and daughters--not religious performers.
"Wanting A Son"  (April 18, 2010)

Jesus has not left us orphans--he has come to us in the person of the Holy Spirit.
"The Helper"  (April 11, 2010)

Take a closer look at the one who wore the crown of thorns.
"Behold the Man!"  (Resurrection Sunday, 2010)

God is at work even when it looks like all is lost.
"Great Expectations"  (March 28, 2010)

Get under the shower where Jesus makes us right with God.
"A Righteous Rainstorm"  (March 21, 2010)

Why did God make us anyway?
"Living to the Lord"  (March 14, 2010)

Divine reconciliation requires that the offended party initiate the process.
"Reconciling the World to God"  (March 7, 2010)

God's power bursts out from human weakness.
"Who God Chooses"  (February 28, 2010)

I have finally put up the audio of my India report given back on January 10 (scroll down) as well as the report the Bartow family gave of their multiple ministry trips to Haiti on February 21.  The Bartows' report has the added bonus of MUSIC by John & Travis!  Listen!!!!


This is the report of the Bartow family on their work in Haiti in the aftermath of the earthquake.
"The Bartows in Haiti--with music"  (February 21, 2010)

Prayer is the most powerful activity we can engage in.
"An Army On Its Knees"  (February 14, 2010)

The body is made up of people who see things differently because of their gifts.
"We Have Different Gifts"  (February 7, 2010)

The only hands and feet and eyes and ears and mouth Jesus has are mine and yours.
"The Body of Christ in Action"  (January 31, 2010)

The price God paid to purchase the body of Christ was awesome.
"We've Been Bought"  (January 24, 2010)

The beginning of a new series dealing with what the church is all about.
"The Body of Christ"  (January 17, 2010

Dan shares about his tour with Good News India.
"India Report"  (January 10, 2010)

Mercy triumphs over judgment in the covenants God makes with man.
"The Colorful Covenant"  (January 3, 2010)

The last message in the series from the Letter to the Hebrews.
"What Is Pleasing To Him"  (December 27, 2009)

There will be no more sermons until Dec. 27 (my birthday!).  Pray for me while I'm ministering in India from Nov. 29 till Dec. 17.  (Pray for Debbie and the kids back home, too!)


Answering more questions about church leadership.
"Getting Under-Part 2"  (November 22, 2009)

The job of the spiritual leader is to keep his eyes on Christ and do just what he says.
"Getting Under"  (November 15, 2009)

Jesus speaks to us personally and individually and calls us to give all to him.
"The Pleasing Sacrifice"  (November 8, 2009)

No sermon today--the musical group "Heartsong" ministered
(November 1, 2009)

Let's go out to Christ, carrying his disgrace.
"Going Outside the Gate"  (October 25, 2009)

In a world of constant flux, there is one fixed and eternal point-the person of Jesus.
"God's Lasting Ideal"  (October 18, 2009)

All relationships must be under Christ's lordship including our relationship to money.
"Brothers, Strangers and Partners"  (October 11, 2009)

Sometimes God has to turn things upside down to get us back on track.

"Shaking It Up"  (October 4, 2009)

 
Faiz  Rahman


We were tremendously blessed at Conklingville Church by the ministry of Dr. Faiz Rahman who shared what God is doing to rescue children through the work of Good News India.  You do not want to miss this message from God.

"Dr. Faiz Rahman"  (September 27, 2009)






God forgives that he might reconcile.  We should do the same.
"The 'God-Kind' of Forgiveness"  (September 20, 2009)

God's discipline is designed to mold us into the very image of Jesus.
"Sharing In His Holiness"  (September 13, 2009)

If you listen closely you can hear them cheering.
"The Joy Up Ahead"  (September 6, 2009)

Followers of Jesus are dying to live.
"The Victory of Defeat"  (August 30, 2009)

Moses rejected the riches of the world for the glories of Christ.
"Temporary Pain--Eternal Gain"  (August 23, 2009)

We're baptized in water, but we're baptized into Christ.
"Thrown Into the Water"  (August 16, 2009)

What are you doing today that will make a difference 100 years from now?
"Invested in the Kingdom"  (August 9, 2009)

Abraham showed that he loved God even more than his only son Isaac.
"Loving Jesus First"  (August 2, 2009)

Your real home is the one you'll live in forever.
"Looking For A Homeland"  (July 26, 2009)

Noah heeded God's warning and in holy fear built the ark that saved his family--and humanity.
"The Good Listener"  (July 19, 2009)

Is God a "substantial reality" to you?
"Now Faith"  (July 12, 2009)

The glory to come is worth the trouble that's here.
"The Reward Is Coming"  (July 5, 2009)

We need each other when we start to lose our grip.
"Hold On To Your Hope"  (June 28, 2009)

Jesus welcomes whoever will to enter the presence of God and live there always.
"Go Right In"  (June 21, 2009

Dan will be out of the pulpit on vacation on June 7 & 14.


The only location of real joy is the center of God's will.
"The Delightful Will of God"  (May 31, 2009)

The greatest mistake Satan ever made was killing Jesus Christ.
"Doing Away With Sin"  (May 24, 2009)

Jesus provides not yearly redemption, but eternal redemption.
"The Way In"  (May 17, 2009)

We don't need better laws on the outside, but a new heart on the inside.
"A New Covenant"  (May 10, 2009)

Jesus is able to finish whatever he starts.
"Completely Saved"  (May 3, 2009)

The picture of Jesus in the story of Melchizedek.
"The King of Peace"  (April 26, 2009)

Be encouraged!  God cannot lie.
"God's Promises"  (April 19, 2009)

There was no recorded sermon today.  The choir presented a musical
entitled "The Power of the Cross"  (April 12, 2009)


Why did the cheers turn to "Crucify him!" by week's end?
"The Cheering Crowd"  (April 5, 2009)

By continuing in the faith we experience a growing confidence in Christ.
"Making Your Hope Sure"  (March 29, 2009)


We can't live on milk forever.  We have to move on to solid food!
"Growing Up"  (March 22, 2009)

Thank God that Jesus was willing to drain the bitter cup of sorrow for you and me!
"Perfected Through Suffering"  (March 15, 2009)

We need have no fear of rejection when we come to the throne of grace.
"Our Great High Priest"  (March 8, 2009)

Entering God's rest through faith and obedience.
"Our Sabbath Rest"  (March 1, 2009)

If we didn't have the power to keep believing, God wouldn't have told us to do so.
"Hearing and Believing"  (February 22, 2009)

We are the house that Christ is building in which God lives by his Spirit.
"Christ the Faithful Builder"  (February 15, 2009)

Christ has come to share his glory with us.
"Coming Down to Set Us Free"  (February 8, 2009)


Let's not drift away from Christ through neglect.
"So Great Salvation"  (February 1, 2009)

The Son was not created by the Father, but has existed with him from all eternity.
"Christ the Highest"  (January 25, 2009)


The first installment in a study of the Book of Hebrews.
"The God Who Speaks"  (January 18, 2009)

The God who knows your name and hears your voice.
"Hagar and the God Who Sees"  (January 11, 2009)

Christ calls us to surrender all that we are and have into his powerful hands.
"What's That In Your Hand?"  (January 4, 2009)

There were no sermons on December 21st or on the 28th.

Crying out for help when you're sinking in the pit.
"A Savior"  (December 14, 2008)

Understanding why when life doesn't make sense.
"The Piercing Sword"  (December 7, 2008)

Sharing God's joy.
"Addicted to Ministry"  (November 30, 2008)

Dan takes a break from 1 Cor. to talk about love and freedom.
"Loving and Letting Go"  (November 23, 2008)

Someday you'll get to be the "real you" you've always believed you could be.
"Taking Out The Sting"  (November 16, 2008)

A shining example of "grace alone".
"The Aborted Apostle"  (November 9, 2008)

We dare not let the foundational truths of Christ slip away.
"Holding On To The Gospel"  (November 2, 2008)

Avoiding abuses of spiritual gifts.
"Order in the Church!"  (October 26, 2008)

Knowing and being known in a perfect love which has no fear of being judged.
"Love Is Forever"  (October 19, 2008)

Continuation of last week's message.
"The Nature of Love, Part II"  (October 12, 2008)

What does genuine love look like in the ins and outs of real life?
"The Nature of Love"  (October 5, 2008)

Without love all "good works" are worthless.
"The Primacy of Love"  (September 28, 2008)

In a detour from 1 Cor. Dan tells about the beautiful character of Esther and her faith in God.
"An Appealing Woman"  (September 21, 2008)

It's not which member of the Body you are, but which Body you're a member of.
"Unity In Diversity"  (September 14, 2008)

The purpose of spiritual gifts is to glorify Christ.
"Spiritual Gifts"  (September 7, 2008)

What are we doing when we observe the Lord's Supper?
"Around the Lord's Table"  (August 31, 2008)

Christ restores the balance in marriage.
"Honoring the Head"  (August 24, 2008)

Keeping our eyes on the goal.
"Examples From the Past"  (August 17, 2008)

Those who preach the gospel should get their living from the gospel.
"Supporting God's Messengers"  (August 10, 2008)

Bearing with those who have weak consciences.
"Freedom and Deference"  (August 3, 2008)

Paul addresses sensitive issues regarding Christians and marriage relationships.
"Paul Answers Questions About Marriage"  (July 27, 2008)

Michael and Hannah Jones share their experiences in Haiti.
"Haiti Mission Testimonies"  (July 20, 2008)

Dan takes a break from 1 Cor. to look at Elijah's experience of hearing God.
"Hearing God's Voice"  (July 13, 2008)

Your body does not belong to you--you were bought with a price.
"My Body His House"  (July 6, 2008)

Only those who have truly repented of sin will inherit eternal life.
"Are You Washed in the Blood?"  (June 29, 2008)

Jesus gave up his divine privileges that we might share in all his riches.
"Getting Cheated"  (June 22, 2008)

Every life in the body of Christ touches every other life.
"Unleavening the Church"  (June 15, 2008)

How does the Bible say you should view your pastor?
"Servants and Stewards"  (June 8, 2008)

Ministries built on men will crumble.
"Building on the Right Foundation"  (June 1, 2008)

Pastor Dan is visiting his new grandson this week so we share this message from the RTP archives.

"True Riches"  (May 25, 2008)



God has chosen to reveal His plan of the ages -- His plan for all of His mighty creation -- with us.
"The Hidden Wisdom"  (May 18, 2008)

Where is the power in the church today?
"Demonstrating the Power"  (May 11, 2008)

God's ways are strange and unexpected as he confounds mighty rulers and authorities in heaven.
"God's Funny Toolbox"  (May 4, 2008)


Unity in the church is the result of dying to our own wills and taking up the cross.
"Perfectly United"  (April 27, 2008)

Installment One in a study through 1st Corinthians--with all its problems a church sanctified in Christ.
"Called To Be Holy"  (April 20, 2008)

It's time to turn away from end times speculations and focus on the task Jesus left us to accomplish.
"Jesus Is Coming"  (April 13, 2008)

We're here to be a living demonstration of who Jesus is and what he wants to be to the world.
"You Are the House of God"  (April 6, 2008)

Your situation may seem hopeless, but your real hope is right beside you.
"Calling in Confusion"  (March 30, 2008)

(sermons below are in mp3 format)

Come out of your tomb and live this new resurrection-life with Jesus!
"My Resurrection"  (March 23, 2008)

The applause of the crowd is fleeting but the approval of God lasts forever.
"Pleasing Men, Pleasing God"  (March 16, 2008)

How will it be for you when you look into those eyes of fire on the Day of Judgment?
"The Great Day"  (March 9, 2008)

The gospel of Christ is not ethnic or national--it's universal.
"To All Nations"  (March 2, 2008)

God will always be found by those who seek him with all their hearts.
"Seeking the Lord"  (February 24, 2008)

Deeper spiritual insight always follows complete surrender
.
"They Look But They Don't See"   (February 17, 2008)

One day Jesus will tell all of creation who belongs to him and who does not.
"Dragnet"   (February 10, 2008)

Earthly kingdoms will all pass away but God's Kingdom and all who are part of it will remain forever.
"The Unshakable Kingdom"  (February 3, 2008)


The "Kingdom of God" is but a corporate expression of the self-sacrificing love of the King.
"The Character of the Kingdom"  (January 27, 2008)


Dan shares how God reaffirmed His word during the experience of saying goodbye to his dad.
"Victory in Sorrow"  (January 20, 2008)



On
January 13, 2008 there was no message.
Pastor Dan went to join his family in Memphis after his dad went home be with the Lord. .




Dan shares some recent personal experiences that gave him new insight.
"Seeing the Father's Heart"  (January 6, 2008)

The kingdom of Christ is not about imposing rules but replicating life.
"The Mystery Kingdom"   (December 30, 2007)

On December 23, 2007 there was no message due to the
Annual Christmas Cantata presented by the church choir.

 On December 16, 2007 there was no church service due to a snow storm.

The eternal achievement of a life with a single focus.
"Anna the Prophetess"  (December 9, 2007)

The greatest exchange you could ever make.
"The New You"   (December 2, 2007)

It's not what you've done but who you know--and who knows you.
"Who Knows You?"  (November 25, 2007)

Don't forget to thank God for the blessings yet to come.
"Future Thanksgiving"   (November 18, 2007)

Get on the winning team now--it's a sure thing.
"Christ Is All"  (November 11, 2007)

You can let Christ control your thought life and be who God wants you to be.
"Getting Your Mind Right"  (November 4, 2007)

Freedom from fear comes from yielding all to Christ.
"Free From Fear"  (October 28, 2007)


The greatest need of the church today is a fresh revelation of Holy God.
"Clearing Your Vision"  (October 21, 2007)

Through all our struggles God is seeking to make us worshipers.
"The Goal Is Worship"  (October 14, 2007)

Whoever comes in sincere faith will be heard by God.
"Everybody Can Pray"  (October 7, 2007)

God will make everything right in his time.
"Be Patient"  (September 30, 2007)

What does it really mean to "give your life to Jesus"?
"Living in the Light of Eternity"  (September 23, 2007)

Serving up grace with our speech.
"Speak No Evil" (September 16, 2007)

We get grace--the power to live the impossible Christian life--by humbling ourselves.
"Going Lower To Get Higher" (September 9, 2007)

Are you an adulteress?
"Choosing Your Friends" (September 2, 2007)

How to end the war inside.
"Letting It Rest"  (August 26, 2007)

To tame the tongue we must first tame the heart.
"James Gets Personal" (August 19, 2007)

Do you share the faith of demons, of do you have the faith that saves?
"Which Is It: Faith Or Works?" (August 12, 2007)

Jesus wants to transform us from being dispensers of judgment to being fountains of his mercy.
"Attitudes" (August 5, 2007)

God’s word has the power to heal our souls.

"The Implanted Word" (July 29, 2007)

Our lives are purified through the fire of trial that we all face.
"Heavenly Gifts and Earthly Trials" (July 22, 2007)

Because Jesus often shows up in places and manners that we least expect we often miss Him.
"The Unexpected Jesus" (July 15, 2007)

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