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Commerce Community Church
by Dr. B. L. Rice
Commerce Community Church, located in West Des Moines, IA, uploads Sunday sermons each week. Now you can listen to the weekly sermon anytime, anywhere using the RSS feed. You will be blessed by hearing Dr. B. L. Rice present God's Word each Sunday.
Episodes
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Come Unto Me
Our God is always with us. Heb 13:5 "Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee." Seek God, His blessings are new every morning. Lam 3:22-23 "It is of the LORD'S mercies that we are not...
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The Formans 2026
The Formans blessed us with their anointed singing. They have blessed our church many years with their talent, but most of all, their love for the Lord! Isa 51:11 "Therefore the redeemed of the LORD shall return, and come with singing unto Zion; and everlasting joy shall be upon their head: they...
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These Signs Shall Follow the Believer
Mark 16:17-18 "And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues; They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover." We don't…
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He's Coming Back with a Fire
Exo 3:1-5 "Now Moses kept the flock of Jethro his father in law, the priest of Midian: and he led the flock to the backside of the desert, and came to the mountain of God, even to Horeb. And the angel of the LORD appeared unto him in a flame of fire out of the midst of a bush: and he looked, and,...
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Hope Eternal, Are You Registered?
Rev 3:5 "He that overcometh, the same shall be clothed in white raiment; and I will not blot out his name out of the book of life, but I will confess his name before my Father, and before his angels." John 6:27 "Labour not for the meat which perisheth, but for that meat which endureth unto...
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Identity, Striving to Abiding
Rev. Bert Knapp admonished to stop striving for who you are when God has already identified you. He has made you who you are. Stop striving to be what God has already made you to be. Walk in the Spirit and just be! Be like Jesus, live the best life God has for you. The Word of God is life, so…
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Fellowship of the Saints
Hebres 10:24-25 "And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works: Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching." Psa 122:1 A Song of degrees of David. "I was glad...
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When Jesus Comes
1Thessalonians 4:16-17 "For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first: Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the...
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Lust is Lurking
1 John 2:15-16 Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world. Mat 6:33…
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His Way or Our Way
Isaiah 55:8 says, "For My thoughts are not your thoughts neither are your ways My ways, saith the Lord." The word "way" does not just mean a direction as in a road or means of travel. It also is a method, a style, or manner of doing something. It means an entry or exit from something. It means a...
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My Thoughts or Our Thoughts
Isaiah 55:8 says, "For My thoughts are not your thoughts neither are your ways My ways, saith the Lord." The word "way" does not just mean a direction as in a road or means of travel. It also is a method, a style, or manner of doing something. It means an entry or exit from something. It means a...
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Don't Look Back, Press On
God delivered the Israelites from Pharaoh, king of Egypt. Instead of the people praising God from a life of slavery and misery, they turned on Moses. "And when Pharaoh drew nigh, the children of Israel lifted up their eyes, and, behold, the Egyptians marched after them; and they were sore afraid:...
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Thugging to Loving - Bert Knapp
Rev. Bert Knapp's ministry is "Thugging to Loving." He ministers to churches, but his ministry is to the ex-offenders and prisoners. He blessed the church helping us understand that so many upbringings are not filled with love and supportive parents. Rev 12:11 "And they overcame him by the blood…
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The Battle is God's
II Timothy 2:3-4 "Let no man deceive you by any means: for that day shall not come, except there come a falling away first, and that man of sin be revealed, the son of perdition. Who opposeth and exalteth himself above all that is called God, or that is worshipped; so that he as God sitteth in…
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He Is Here
Mark 2:1-12 "And again he entered into Capernaum after some days; and it was noised that he was in the house. And straightway many were gathered together, insomuch that there was no room to receive them, no, not so much as about the door: and he preached the word unto them. And they come unto…
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The Father and His Kingdom
Our guest speaker for Father's Day was Rev. Greg Crawford. His anointed message was "The Faith and His Kingdom". Eph 3:14-15 "For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, Of whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named." Matthew 6:9-10 "After this manner therefore...
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The Lord is My Banner
Rev. Maske spoke today about our Lord being our banner. The definition of a banner is so varied; a poster, flag, standard, placard, streamer, and hanging. Song of Solomon 2:4 states "He brought me to the banqueting house, and his banner over me was love." We can visualize a heavenly flag flying...
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What Season Are You In?
Ecc 3:1-8 "To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted; A time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build up; A time to weep, and a...
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A Place Prepared
John 14:1-3 Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in Me. In My Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto Myself; that where…
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Mother's Day 2026
2Ti 1:1-7 "Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, according to the promise of life which is in Christ Jesus, To Timothy, my dearly beloved son: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. I thank God, whom I serve from my forefathers with pure conscience,...
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If Mountains Come, Speak with Authority
Mrk 11:22-4 "And Jesus answering saith unto them, Have faith in God. For verily I say unto you, That whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that those things which he saith shall come to pass; he...
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Revs. Donhowe, Missionaries from Bolivia
The Donhowes shared with the congregation their dedicated decades of ministry in the country of Bolivia. Mainly their God-directed focus was with children covering every state in the South American country. The sermon on prayer greatly inspired us to not only read the Word of God, which is a…
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Hear His Voice
Hearing His voice is a two-way conversation. The condition of our heart affects our hearing when conversing with God. Romans 10:17 says, "So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God." He also speaks to us through other people, dreams, or other ways. We need to be aware of His...
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Call to Prayer and Fasting
Mat 6:5-8 "And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites are: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward. But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when...
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He is Not Here, He has Risen
Mat 26:36-46 "Then cometh Jesus with them unto a place called Gethsemane, and saith unto the disciples, Sit ye here, while I go and pray yonder. And he took with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and began to be sorrowful and very heavy. Then saith he unto them, My soul is exceeding…
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He is Coming - Jesus
The Triumphal Entry Mat 21:1-11 "And when they drew nigh unto Jerusalem, and were come to Bethphage, unto the Mount of Olives, then sent Jesus two disciples, saying unto them, Go into the village over against you, and straightway ye shall find an ass tied, and a colt with her: loose them, and…
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The Power of a Seed
Luke 8:4 -8 "And when much people were gathered together, and were come to him out of every city, he spake by a parable: A sower went out to sow his seed: and as he sowed, some fell by the way side; and it was trodden down, and the fowls of the air devoured it. And some fell upon a rock; and as...
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Tribute to Wendi Taylor
Wendi Taylor was a pillar at Commerce Community Church. She attended Commerce for 42 years, supporting Pastor Rice and using her beautifully anointed voice for the Lord. Saying we will miss her can not even come close to the heart break we all feel. However, Wendi is rejoicing and singing with…
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From the Garden to the Cross
Jesus Prays on the Mount of Olives: Luke 22:39-46 "And He came out, and went, as He was wont, to the mount of Olives; and His disciples also followed Him. And when He was at the place, He said unto them, Pray that ye enter not into temptation. And He was withdrawn from them about a stone's cast,...
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The Suddenlies
Suddenly means; swiftly, quickly, speedily, but does not mean unexpectedly when it comes to the Word of God. Our Lord always has a plan, not our plan, but His plan, and He has shared this plan with us. As the plan unfolds we human may see it as suddenly, but never with our God. John the Baptist...
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A Fork in the Road
Jhn 4:3-15 "He left Judaea, and departed again into Galilee. And he must needs go through Samaria. Then cometh he to a city of Samaria, which is called Sychar, near to the parcel of ground that Jacob gave to his son Joseph. Now Jacob's well was there. Jesus therefore, being wearied with his...
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How Long Did He Wait
Gen 6:5-9 And GOD saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every imagination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually. And it repented the LORD that he had made man on the earth, and it grieved him at his heart. And the LORD said, I will destroy man whom I…
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One with the Trinity
John 14:15-21 "If ye love me, keep my commandments. And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever; Even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him; for he dwelleth…
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The Pool of Bethesda
There is a certain season for all of us. We each in ourselves is a certain someone. It is our destiny. Will you look towards it with expectation, or just sit by the pool and wait? Will you look at your sheep gate and lie there in the heat of the day? Or perhaps you will sit by the beautiful gate...
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Watch Ye and Pray
Matthew 24:33-39 "So likewise ye, when ye shall see all these things, know that it is near, even at the doors. Verily I say unto you, This generation shall not pass, till all these things be fulfilled. Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away. No One Knows That Day and...
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The Night the Doors Opened
Acts 16:22-26 "And the multitude rose up together against them: and the magistrates rent off their clothes, and commanded to beat them. And when they had laid many stripes upon them, they cast them into prison, charging the jailor to keep them safely: Who, having received such a charge, thrust…
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Three Gifts
Gold: The royal metal signifies Jesus' kingship. Frankincense: Signifies Jesus as the High priest/mediator between God and man. Myrrh: A burial ointment, meaning, that Jesus had to die for the salvation of all.
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Remember Jesus' Sacrifice
Rev. Jewelly Rice preaches about the precious, cleansing blood of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Rom 3:25 "Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God;" 1Co 11:25...
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Great is Thy Faithfulness
Our Lord is so faithful. He is our Savior, and was sent to die for us. He is God with us and closer than a brother. He gave us life forever, and all have the plan of salvation. His Spirit draws us to Him. All He asks of us after we are saved is to keep His commandments.
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The Advent of the Messiah
Lesson: Matthew 2:1-12 Luke 2:11 "For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which iss Christ the Lord."
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The Everlasting Gifts
Our Lord has given us gifts that last eternally; everlasting life, love, joy, peace, faith, goodness, righteousness, and truth. Gal 5:22 "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith." Eph 5:9 "For the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness and...
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The Great Joy of a Child
Luke 2:1-14 "And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed. And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.) And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city. And Joseph also went up from Galilee,...
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No Greater Faith and Hope
Faith is believing without evidence. Hope is our expectations as to what God can and will do. Faith will activate the power given to us by our Lord. Hebrews 11:1 "Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen." Rom 10:17 "So then faith cometh by hearing, and...
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For This Reason He Came
Act 7:47-50 But Solomon built him an house. Howbeit the most High dwelleth not in temples made with hands; as saith the prophet, Heaven is my throne, and earth is my footstool: what house will ye build me? saith the Lord: or what is the place of my rest? Hath not my hand made all these things?
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I Shall Not Be Moved
Psalm 16:8 I have set the LORD always before me: because He is at my right hand, I shall not be moved. Psalm 62:2 He only is my rock and my salvation; He is my defense; I shall not be greatly moved. Psa 40:2-3 He brought me up also out of an horrible pit, out of the miry clay, and set my feet…
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Giving Thanks to God
The Ten Lepers: Luk 17:11-19 And it came to pass, as he went to Jerusalem, that he passed through the midst of Samaria and Galilee. And as he entered into a certain village, there met him ten men that were lepers, which stood afar off: And they lifted up their voices, and said, Jesus, Master…
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The Gideons
Worldwide, people desperately need God's Word. Prayer is the first way to help. Pray for continued access to schools, hotels, prisons, hospitals, and the military. Pray for funds to supply more Scriptures for the world. Most importantly, pray for those who need Jesus Christ as their Savior.
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Perilous Times
2Ti 3:1 This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. Gen 6:1-8 And it came to pass, when men began to multiply on the face of the earth, and daughters were born unto them, That the sons of God saw the daughters of men that they were fair; and they took them wives of all which...
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What One Touch Will Do
Rev. Don Van Zandt delivered a sermon about the woman with an issue of blood. If she could but touch the hem of Jesus' garment, she knew she would be healed of a great heath problem. Jesus told her it was her faith that made her whole! Mat 9:22 "But Jesus turned him about, and when he saw her, he...
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The Formans
Commerce Community Church, located in West Des Moines, IA, uploads Sunday sermons each week. Now you can listen to the weekly sermon anytime, anywhere using the RSS feed. You will be blessed by hearing Dr. B. L. Rice present God's Word each Sunday.
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Commerce Community Church, located in West Des Moines, IA, uploads Sunday sermons each week. Now you can listen to the weekly sermon anytime, anywhere using the RSS feed. You will be blessed by hearing Dr. B. L. Rice present God's Word each Sunday.
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