Dover Federated Church

06/21/2026

Blessings to the Fathers (and Father figures). May you continue to do the best with the abilities that God has given you.

We had a glorious service today, fellowshipping with each other, honoring fathers, and rejoicing in God's hand on our lives.

Pastor Bob honored his father by using one of his outlines for today's sermon, "Portrait of a Father" focusing on 1 Corinthians 16:13-14. Key points:
- 1 - a Call to Watchfullness
- 2 - a Call to Steadfastness
- 3 - a Call to Courage
- 4 - a Call to Love

The audio version of today's service is available on our website:
http://thedoverchurch.com/sermons

06/21/2026

Better late than never - got the sermon from last Sunday (14th) uploaded to the website. Pastor Bob continued with the series "Learning from the Super Heroes" with a sermon titled "The Heart of a Hero", based around how some of Captain America's qualities translate into Christian lives. Key concept: God doesn't look at the outside, he looks at the heart (1 Samuel 16:7, Philippians 2:5-8).

The audio version of today's service is available on our website:
http://thedoverchurch.com/sermons

06/07/2026

Welcome. Pastor Bob continues in a series of "Learning From the Super Heroes" with a sermon on "The Day Superman Died". We learn about how in the comic story, Superman saved the world by destroying Doomsday but died in the process. Other references highlight how Superman's story line parallels Jesus Christ. Some of the verses referenced include Hebrews 2:9, 14-15, Isaiah 53, and 1 Corinthians 15:3-6.

The Bible describes a day of judgement (aka doomsday) in verses including: Hebrews 9:27, Ecclesiastes 12:14, Romans 2:16, and 2 Corinthians 5:10.

The ability for Christians to have victory over death and judgement day thru Christ is shown in 1 Corinthians 15:55-57.

The audio version of today's service is available on our website:
http://thedoverchurch.com/sermons

05/31/2026

Summer has begun for the youth & children. Keep them in prayers for God's guidance, and safe travels for those who are going to camp at Kansas Bible Camp (KBC). It is a great experience for them, and ran on a donation basis.

Pastor Bob turns to his alter ego this morning as he delves into a sermon of Learning from the Super Heroes - "Superman - Citizen from Another World". Parallels are drawn between concepts of being from 2 worlds, both with Jesus' life and our Christian lives.
- How are we to live in 2 kingdoms?
- 1st - Remember your identity n Christ (Philippians 3:20)
- 2nd - Keep Looking up (Colossians 3:1-2)

The audio version of today's service is available on our website:
http://thedoverchurch.com/sermons

05/24/2026

Memorial Day - a day to remember those who sacrificed it all in the line of duty, protecting the freedoms we have. Pastor Bob's sermon focused on verses from James 4:1-4 and Romans 13:1-4.

We were also introduced to a missions opportunity to mentor a child through a lunch buddies program: The Bridge. https://www.bridgeoftopeka.org/

The audio version of today's service is available on our website:
http://thedoverchurch.com/sermons

The BridgeWE EMPOWER TOPEKA KIDS TO BE SERVANT LEADERS The Bridge is a Christian mentoring program. Our mission is to empower Topeka children to become servant leaders through long-term mentoring relationships. Our vision is to connect kids with mentors during elementary school and to follow them th...

05/17/2026

May God pour his blessings onto the graduates and their families - reinforcing his promises to them - he will never leave them nor foresake them.

Pastor Bob continues a journey through Colossians with today's installment of "Putting Sin to Death" - focus verses Col 3:5-7. Within this list are things that you need to kill (and continue to kill). How to kill them?
1) Understand God's view of sin.
2) Understand God's view of the Christian and sin. You once walked in these things and you don't forget these habits easily, if at all.
3) Understand your part in holiness.

The audio version of today's service is available on our website:
http://thedoverchurch.com/sermons

05/10/2026

Happy Mother's Day as we take time this day to honor our mother's along with those who are able to be stand-in mother's. Exodus 20:12 "Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the LORD your God is giving you." (NIV)

In Pastor Bob's sermon today, "A Mother's Influence" he focuses on verses in Deuteronomy 6:4-9. Summarizing there are 4 general concepts: Know God, Love God, Live God and Share God.

The audio version of today's service is available on our website:
http://thedoverchurch.com/sermons

05/03/2026

What a blessing to have growing families!

Today Pastor Bob continues in Colossians with a sermon titled "Our Foundation for Christian Living". Key verses are Colossians 3:1-4. Started with a review of the problem of Legalism (Col 2:16-17). If not legalism (rules, regulations), then what are we to be doing?

Our foundation is our relationship with Christ (Col 3:1-4). We have salvation past, present and future. We were given:
- 1. a new heart
- 2. a new identity
- 3. a new life
- 4. a fresh start with Christ (Col 2:13)

The audio version of today's service is available on our website:
http://thedoverchurch.com/sermons

04/26/2026

What a refreshing spring day. The Gideons gave a presentation today. They are an association of Christian business and professional men called to win others for Jesus as they strengthen one another, spread the Gospel, and share God's Word in unique areas. One way they accomplish this is through giving out Bibles. Their website provides additional testimonials, information, and ways to donate: https://gideons.org/

In today's sermon, Pastor Bob continued last week's sermon regarding legalism. Today's sermon focused on Colossians 2:9-10, and was titled "Chris is All, He Is All You Need". Going to church, following man-made rules, etc... are not what save you. Christ is all you need.

Additional verses referenced included: Colossians 2:8-15, 2 Corinthians 4:4, and Colossians 1:13-14.

The audio version of today's service is available on our website:
http://thedoverchurch.com/sermons

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04/19/2026

This 3rd Sunday is communion Sunday, so grab supplies and join with the church family at the end of the service.

In today's sermon, Pastor Bob expands on last week's sermon of "lying Lips, Distant Hearts". Today's sermon is "A Closer Look at Legalism". Join in next week for part 2. Focus scripture is Colossians 2:16-23, with additional scripture of Galatians 3:1-3.

A couple of key points:
- Legalism is a spiritual illness
- Legalism measures spiritual life on the basis of outward standards of conduct.
- Legalism is substituting my works for Gods finished work.
- Legalism leads to pride and bo***ge

The audio version of today's service is available on our website:
http://thedoverchurch.com/sermons