Camp Point Assembly

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, and point others to Jesus Christ, the true Light of the World. Using the simple ill...

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 for them." This message explores the often-overlooked sins of omission —failing to...

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 powerful sermon from March 5, 2023 titled “A God-Centered Faith Survives the Storm.” In this message, Pastor...

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 Psalm 23 to challenge us to slow down, unplug, and intentionally rest in God’s presence. Through per...

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, loss, obedience, and healing, this sermon reminds us that faithfulness is never wasted—even when lif...

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 denied Jesus, yet was restored, filled with the Holy Spirit, and used powerfully by God. Through John 21, w...

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 messing up and willfully choosing sin? Looking at Romans 6, Hebrews 10, Titus 2, and Jude 4, this sermon b...

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 prophecy, we discover that the resurrection isn’t just a story… it’s the turning point of history. But this me...

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: Jesus didn’t survive the cross—He gave His life. But this isn’t just about proving a moment in history...

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 Elisha, Paul with Timothy, and ultimately Jesus with His disciples. Faith has always been passed forward t...

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 explore the biblical mission of the church and the vision God has placed before us as a community of belie...

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 , Romans 8 , and Galatians 5–6 , we discover that biblical community isn’t about consumer comfort — it’s...

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 sermon challenges us to see our everyday lives—our workplaces, schools, neighborhoods, and communities—n...

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 challenges us to move beyond simply hearing God’s Word and into living it out in practical, visible ways. We...

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, obedience, and the work of the Holy Spirit among God’s people. This message casts a vision for worship as th...

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 a people called by God ( ekklesia ), and how that calling is lived out through the local church, Engli...

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 titled “Get Me Through the Middle.” With powerful biblical truth, engaging humor, and energetic stor...

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 McNamara January 18th, 2026 Camp Point Assembly

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 Jr. challenges the church to move beyond emotional moments and into lasting spiritual movement....

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 Chronicles 7:14, this sermon calls the church to step into a season of prayer and fasting—not as a momentar...

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 Jesus did not come to keep His distance. He came near. You’ll hear spoken Scripture, short devotional re...

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 prayers that didn’t get the answer we begged for — including the loss of their twins, his mom, his dad, an...

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 knew she was in danger, the impossible pregnancy that followed, the revelation of the miracles of her ot...

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 for Jesus. In this powerful Sunday message, Carol Post preaches “Choose Jesus", urging us to Choose...

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 the Holy Spirit, the danger of compromise, and the grace that restores even in the grindstone. Recorded l...