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Camp Point Assembly

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Welcome to the Camp Point Assembly Podcast.We are a Spirit-filled, multi-generational church serving Camp Point, Illinois and the surrounding communities in Western Illinois. Our heart is simple: to pursue God together and grow in faith as we Live Life Together. Each week we share the sermons from our Sunday services as we explore God’s Word, worship Him with our lives, and encourage one another to grow as disciples of Jesus Christ. Our messages focus on biblical teaching, authentic faith, and practical encouragement for everyday life.

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Episodes

  1. Don't Make It Harder — Part 1: The Burden of Salvation

    Don't Make It Harder — Part 1: The Burden of Salvation Acts 15:1–18 | Camp Point Assembly What does it really take to be saved? Is faith in Jesus Christ enough, or are there additional requirements we must meet? In Part 1 of Don't Make It Harder, Pastor Dan explores one of the most important...

  2. A Smaller World | Matthew 6

    We live with access to the entire world in the palm of our hands—and sometimes we carry the weight of that whole world with us. Guest speaker Pastor Roy Rhodes, Assistant District Superintendent, shares from Matthew 6:25–34 about anxiety, information overload, and Jesus’ call not to carry...

  3. Open Up - Living Life Together

    You Weren’t Meant to Carry Life Alone | Galatians 6:2–3 We’re often good at showing people the version of our lives that looks put together. We smile, say we’re doing great, and keep what’s really happening outside the picture hidden. But God never intended us to go through life carrying our...

  4. Living Life Together: What Some Inherited, Everyone Is Searching For

    Some of us have been blessed with community our entire lives. We have family, lifelong friendships, and people we know we can count on. But when we've always had something, it can be easy to forget what it's like not to have it. In this message, Pastor Dan challenges us from Hebrews 13 and Romans...

  5. Perfect God – Imperfect People | Acts 12:12–24 & Acts 14:11–18

    God doesn’t need perfect people to accomplish His purposes. In this message, Pastor Dan looks at three moments from Acts that reveal imperfect faith, the danger of pride, and the importance of giving God the glory. From a church praying for Peter while struggling to believe their prayer had been...

  6. The King Isn’t Done — God Isn’t Out of Moves Yet | Acts 12:1–11

    What do you do when the situation looks impossible and you feel completely helpless? In Acts 12, Peter sits chained between soldiers, awaiting what appears to be certain death. James has already been killed, Herod seems to have won, and there is nothing Peter can do to change his circumstances.…

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  7. Silent Sins | The Sins We Commit by NOT Doing

    When we think about sin, we usually think about the things we shouldn't do—lying, stealing, adultery, murder, and other obvious sins. But what about the sins we commit by doing... nothing? In James 4:17, we're reminded that "if anyone knows the good they ought to do and doesn't do it, it is sin…

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  8. Men of Light | Shine in the Darkness

    Jesus called His followers "the light of the world," but what does that look like for fathers today? In this special Father's Day message, we explore God's calling for men to be lights in a dark world—men who lead with courage, guide their families with wisdom, reveal truth through God's Word…

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  9. God Centered Faith | Surviving the Storms

    This week at Camp Point Assembly, we had the privilege of hosting one of the missionary families that we support serving in a closed country. Due to the sensitive nature of their ministry and the area they serve, we are unable to publicly share this week’s message. Instead, we are sharing a...

  10. Be Still | Rest in His Presence

    Be Still | Powered Sermon Series In a world filled with constant noise, distractions, busyness, and endless entertainment, when was the last time you truly sat still with God? In this message, Pastor Dan explores the stories of Mary & Martha, Jesus calming the storm, and the powerful imagery of...

  11. 🌿 EVEN IN THE VALLEYS, KEEP GOING 🌿

    Sometimes the most meaningful things God calls us to are also the hardest. In this heartfelt Mother’s Day message, Anna Smith (Pastor's Wife) explores how God often grows our deepest roots during seasons of drought, disappointment, and heartbreak. Through a powerful personal story of fostering,...

  12. Failure Isn't Final

    What happens when you fail God? For many people, failure feels final. Shame says it’s over. Regret says you’ve gone too far. The enemy whispers that God could never use you again. But Scripture tells a different story. In this message, Pastor Dan looks at the life of Peter—a man who publicly…

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  13. Grace is NOT Permission | Willful Disobedience or Making Mistakes?

    What happens when we sin knowing God will forgive us? Is that grace… or are we crossing into something dangerous? In this message, Pastor Dan shares a powerful and personal story that leads into one of the most important questions every believer must wrestle with: 👉 Where is the line between...

  14. The Final Proof — The Resurrection Changes Everything

    Jesus existed.Jesus died. But everything hinges on this one question… Did He rise? In this Easter message, we walk through the evidence for the resurrection—historical, biblical, and logical—and why it matters for your life today. From the empty tomb, to eyewitness accounts, to fulfilled…

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  15. Jesus Didn’t Survive It—He Finished It | Why the Cross Matters

    Did Jesus really die on the cross—and why does it matter? In this message, Pastor Dan walks through the historical, medical, and biblical evidence surrounding the crucifixion of Jesus. From Roman execution practices to eyewitness accounts and even modern medical analysis, the conclusion is clear:...

  16. Passing the Faith Forward | Why Church? – Week 7 Finale

    How does the church continue from one generation to the next? In the final message of the Why Church? series, we explore the biblical call for older believers to invest in the next generation. Throughout Scripture, we see a pattern of mentorship and discipleship—Moses with Joshua, Elijah with...

  17. Living Life Together: Our Mission and Future | Why Church? Week 6

    What is the church really meant to be? In the message of the Why Church? series, we step back and look at the bigger picture of what God is building through His church. The Bible teaches that the church is more than a building—it is a people called together with a purpose. In this message, we...

  18. A Spirit Driven Community | Why Church? Week 5

    What if church isn’t an event you attend… but a people you become? In Week 5 of our Why Church? series, we ask one of the most important questions believers must wrestle with: Why did God design the Church as a community? Using powerful passages like Hebrews 10, 1 Corinthians 12, Ephesians 4,...

  19. Bloom Where Planted | Why Church - Evangelism

    What does it mean to bloom where God has planted you? In this special message, we welcomed a missionary family preparing to serve in a closed country, sharing powerful stories of creative access ministry, bold faith, and the life-changing power of prayer. Through Psalm 115 and Jeremiah 29, this...

  20. The Reflection of Compassion | Week 3 Why The Church

    What does it really mean for the Church to reflect God’s compassion in today’s world? In Week 3 of our Why The Church series, we explore how compassion and love are not optional extras for believers — they are central to why the Church exists. Through a deep look at Scripture, this message...

  21. The Church Exists to Worship

    In Week 2 of the Why Church? series, we explore one of the core reasons the church exists: to Worship God. But biblical worship is far bigger than a few songs on Sunday morning. Scripture reveals worship as a whole-life response to God’s worth — expressed through praise, prayer, surrender,...

  22. Why the Church | Week 1 — Why the Church Exists

    What is the Church — really? Is it a building, a people, an organization, or a mission? In this opening message of our new series Why the Church, we step back and ask a foundational question: Why does the Church exist at all? Looking at Scripture, we explore how the Bible describes the Church as…

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  23. Get Me Through the Middle | David “D-Wom” & Brittanica Womelsdorf | January 25, 2026

    This week’s message features our missionaries David “D-Wom” and Brittanica Womelsdorf, U.S. missionaries serving in Chicago and founders of The Grid—a ministry committed to reaching one neighborhood at a time. David, a five-time American Ninja Warrior competitor, brought an unforgettable sermon...

  24. Matt McNamara | Joy in the Storm

    Join us with Guest Speaker Matt McNamara as Pastor Dan is away for a week. Matt shares an inspiring message about finding joy in the storm. Using aspects from his personal life to challenge and inspire us to continue digging into God's word and finding the blessings through the trials. Matt...

  25. All In: When Prayer Becomes Practice | A Moment, Not a Movement | Prayer & Fasting Challenge - week 2

    All In: When Prayer Becomes Practice A Moment, Not a Movement Prayer & Fasting Challenge week 2 Why do we really come to church? Is it habit? Tradition? Comfort? Or is it a genuine pursuit of what God wants to do in us and through us? In Week 2 of our Prayer & Fasting Challenge, Pastor Dan Smith...

  26. All IN - Our Time to Seek God | Prayer & Fasting Kickoff

    In this powerful message, Pastor Dan challenges us to move beyond routine faith and truly humble ourselves before God as a community. As America marks 250 years, we look to Scripture and the example of Israel to learn the importance of repentance, prayer, and dependence on God. Grounded in 2...

  27. Christmas Carol Sing-Along Sunday | God With Us – Living Life Together

    In this special Christmas Carol Sing-Along service, we celebrate the birth of Jesus by letting Scripture tell the Christmas story and responding together through worship. Through the familiar moments of the Christmas narrative—from the manger to the shepherds to the wise men—we’re reminded that...

  28. The Greatest Miracle (and What to Do When the Others Don’t Come) | Modern Miracles Week 3

    Sometimes God says “Yes” and the cancer disappears, the heart heals, the prodigal comes home.Other times, He says “No” … and the baby still dies, the marriage still ends, the pain still stays. In the powerful conclusion to our Modern Miracles series, Pastor Dan gets brutally honest about the...

  29. Modern Miracles – Week 2: “The Wilderness: Where I Forgot” | Anna Smith’s Testimony

    What happens when a healthy 31-year-old mom suddenly faces massive blood clots in her lung that should have killed her in minutes… but she’s already on day three and still breathing? In this raw and powerful testimony, Anna Smith shares the unseen miracles that saved her life before anyone even...

  30. Modern Miracles Post Family Story | November 16, 2025

    One year ago, the Post family’s minivan was crushed head-on by a semi-truck. Dad Jon, son Aiden, and son Owen should not have survived. Doctors gave no hope—Aiden lost a third of his skull, went temporarily blind, and faced massive brain bleeding. Yet here they are: alive, healing, and on fire…

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  31. Life of Samson | Sunday School Stories Revisited

    Week 8 of Greatest Hits: Sunday School Stories Revisited takes us to the life of Samson—Israel’s strongest judge who wasted his calling until he learned true power comes through surrender. From tearing lions apart to toppling a Philistine temple, Samson’s story isn’t about long hair—it’s about…

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  32. Jonah | Don't Run, Obey | week 8 Greatest Hits: Sunday School Stories Revisited

    We dive into the timeless story of Jonah and the Whale! Far more than a childhood tale about a big fish, this sermon unpacks Jonah’s journey of disobedience, repentance, and God’s relentless mercy. Discover how Jonah’s call to preach to the wicked city of Nineveh challenges us to obey God’s…

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  33. Following the Footsteps of Jesus | Water Baptism

    Join us for an inspiring episode as we dive into the powerful message on Water Baptism, delivered on October 12, 2025. This sermon explores the profound significance of water baptism as an outward expression of faith, symbolizing a believer’s identification with Jesus’ death, burial, and...

  34. Hope Is Here | Ladies Conference 2025

    At our Fall Festival weekend Join special Guest Speaker Sarah Holmes during our Ladies Conference 2025. Discover how forgiveness can clear the way for hope to flourish in your life. Drawing from powerful scriptures like Matthew 5:45, Luke 23:33-34, and 1 Peter 1:3, this sermon explores the three...

  35. Daniel in the Lion’s Den: Integrity, Devotion, and Courage | Greatest Hits: Sunday School Stories Revisited - Week 7

    Step into Week 7 of Greatest Hits: Sunday School Stories Revisited with this inspiring sermon on Daniel in the Lion’s Den from Daniel 6, concluding with a powerful altar call challenge. Recorded October 5, 2025, at Camp Point Assembly, explore the historical backdrop of Babylon, Daniel’s...

  36. The Life of Joseph | Sunday School Stories Revisited:

    Dive into the epic story of Joseph in our latest episode of Sunday School Stories Revisited! From the coat of many colors to his rise as Egypt’s second-in-command, Joseph’s life is a powerful testament to God’s faithfulness through trials. Join us as we explore how Joseph overcame betrayal,...

  37. Don't Be Saul | David vs Goliath: week 5 Sunday School Stories Revisited

    Join us for an inspiring episode of our podcast series, Greatest Hits: Sunday School Stories Revisited, as Pastor Dan Smith Jr. delivers a powerful sermon on the timeless story of David and Goliath. It's more than just a Fairy Tale. Preached on September 21, 2025. In Week 5 of this series, we…

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  38. Elijah & Baal: Boldness Amongst the Wicked | Greatest Hits: Sunday School Stories Revisited - Week 4

    *Normally, we begin directly with the sermon, but this week, we’ve added the Worship Prayer segment to lead into the message. To jump straight to the sermon, fast forward to the 3:00 mark.*This episode runs longer than usual due to the intricate subject matter and the current social context...

  39. Walls of Jericho & Rahab: God’s Power and Unlikely Allies | The Greatest Hits: Sunday School Stories Revisited - Week 3

    Join Family Pastor Randi Bobier as she unpacks the electrifying story of the Walls of Jericho and Rahab from the book of Joshua in this week’s episode of The Greatest Hits: Sunday School Stories Revisited. The towering walls of Jericho crumbled before God’s mighty power, and Rahab, an unlikely...

  40. Noah’s Ark: From Fairy Tale to Life Raft | The Greatest Hits: Sunday School Stories Revisited - Week 2

    Dive into the timeless story of Noah’s Ark in this powerful episode from our series, The Greatest Hits: Sunday School Stories Revisited. Far beyond the colorful animals and rainbows of childhood Sunday school, this sermon uncovers the deeper truths of God’s mercy, judgment, and the call to stand...

  41. Greatest Hits: Sunday School Stories Revisited

    Remember the flannel-graph stories, the little yellow chairs, and the mixed CDs we used to carefully craft with only the best songs? Just like those playlists, there are certain Bible stories that have shaped generations. The Bible isn’t just an old book—it’s the God-breathed Word, historically...

  42. Running the Race: Passing the Baton of Faith | August 17th, 2025

    Welcome back, missionaries Dave and Debbie Amsler, who share their inspiring journey from this area to Guatemala. Recorded on August 17, 2025, this episode highlights how your support fuels their ministry, from leading hundreds of children to Christ in public schools to providing Bibles…

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  43. Unsung Heroes: Faith and Obedience in the Shadows | Recorded August 10, 2025

    Tune in to this inspiring episode from Camp Point Assembly, recorded on August 10, 2025, where Lead Pastor Dan Smith introduces Guest Speaker Matt McNamara, a beloved camp veteran. Matt, with over 30 years in youth ministry and a legacy of faith, delivers a compelling message centered on 2 Kings…

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  44. Live Now, Love Always, Life's Short | July 27th, 2025

    Join us for an inspiring episode of the Camp Point Assembly Podcast as Pastor Dan Smith Jr. delivers the sermon "Live Now, Love Always: Life's Short," recorded live at our 10:00 AM service on July 27, 2025. In this powerful message, explore the biblical truth that life is fleeting—yet...

  45. F.R.E.E International Missionaries Jody & Wendy Dyess

    Warning: This episode contains heavy topics that may not be suitable for children. This week, we are honored to welcome Jody and Wendy Dyess, missionaries with F.R.E.E. International, an organization dedicated to rescuing individuals from sex trafficking in the United States. In this powerful...

  46. Faithfulness and Faith Fullness Both Needed Neither Excluded | Part 3 of the Faithfulness or Faith Fullness Sermon Series

    Dive into the powerful conclusion of our sermon series with Pastor Dan at Camp Point Assembly of God! In this episode, we explore James 2:14-26, where faith and action intertwine to create a vibrant, living relationship with God. Discover why faithfulness in service and a heart full of faith are...

  47. Faith FULLness: What is Your Umbrella? | Part 2 of Faithfulness or Faith Fullness

    Join us for an inspiring episode of the CPAG Sermon Podcast, recorded on June 29, 2025, at Camp Point Assemblies of God. In this powerful sermon, we explore the concept of "Faith FULLness" through the question what is your umbrella? Discover how carrying your "umbrella" in times of spiritual,...

  48. Showing Up For God: Faithfulness vs. Faith Fullness - Part 1

    Join us for an inspiring sermon from Camp Point Assembly, where we dive into the heart of faithfulness and what it means to truly show up for God. In this first part of a three-week series, we explore the steadfast commitment of small-town faith, rooted in obedience and trust, as seen in the…

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  49. A Man Like Noah - Father's Day 2025 Sermon

    Join us for a heartfelt Father's Day message where Pastor Dan explores what it means to be "A Man Like Noah" (Genesis 6-8). In a world filled with challenges, Noah stood out for his trust, protection, preparation, and obedience to God. This sermon encourages men (and women) to live with steadfast...

  50. Changing Not Being Changed | Having Faith Like A Child Again | June 8th, 2025

    Join Pastor Dan Smith Jr in this powerful sermon, "Changing Not Being Changed: Having Faith Like a Child Again." Drawing from Matthew 18:1-5, John 17:14-16, and Matthew 18:6-9, Pastor Dan challenges us to rediscover the childlike faith that trusts God without limits. Reflecting on Kids Camp and...

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Welcome to the Camp Point Assembly Podcast.We are a Spirit-filled, multi-generational church serving Camp Point, Illinois and the surrounding communities in Western Illinois. Our heart is simple: to pursue God together and grow in faith as we Live Life Together. Each week we share the sermons from our Sunday services as we explore God’s Word, worship Him with our lives, and encourage one another to grow as disciples of Jesus Christ. Our messages focus on biblical teaching, authentic faith, and practical encouragement for everyday life.

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