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Mark Schaeufele
Contributing sermons since Jan 1, 2000
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A Long-Winded Preacher
Contributed on Oct 18, 2024
The preaching of the Word is God is the center of our worship service, but we need to do what the message says and not just be hearers.
A Long-Winded Preacher Text: Acts 20:7-12 Introduction 1. Illustration: “Preaching is effective as long as the preacher expects something to happen – not because of the sermon, or even because of the preacher, but because of God.” (John Hines). 2. Believe it or not, I’ve been accused of being a ...read more
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A Pastor's Heart
Contributed on Oct 18, 2024
A Pastor’s heart is one that cares about his flock in such a way that they want to follow Jesus the same way they do.
A Pastor’s Heart Text: Acts 20:1-7 Introduction 1. Illustration: When I was in Bible college, one of my professors showed me great honor by telling me, “Mark, you are an unusual combination of the head of a scholar and the heart of a pastor.” 2. At times in my ministry, I have struggled with that ...read more
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Money Causes A Riot Part 2
Contributed on Oct 18, 2024
No matter what you are going through, or who is against you, God is your great deliverer!
Money Causes a Riot 2 Text: Acts 19:28-41 Introduction 1. Have you ever seen a mob on TV or movies? They are dangerous and can become murderous in an instant. a. People in mobs are like cattle before a stampede. Ever see that? In the movie Red River, John Wayne and his men are moving cattle along ...read more
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Money Causes A Riot Part 1
Contributed on Oct 18, 2024
People will be offended by the Gospel because it calls them to change, but, like Paul, we need to be agents of change.
Money Causes a Riot 1 Text: Acts 19:23-27 Introduction 1. Illustration: It might be just as offensive to be around a man who never changed his mind as one who never changed his clothes. 2. Our society is obsessed with being offended. They will go out of their way to not offend someone. So much so, ...read more
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Led By The Spirit
Contributed on Oct 18, 2024
Will you follow where the Spirit leads you and do what he calls you to do?
LED BY THE SPIRIT Text: Acts 19:21-22 Introduction 1. Illustration: N T Wright, the famous New Testament scholar talks about the task of Christians in the world. He says, "Many say, 'Oh yes, the Holy Spirit came in his place to live in us.' Yes, but for what purpose? The Holy Spirit ...read more
Newest Sermon Series
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Acts: A Blueprint For The New Testament Church
Contributed on May 4, 2022
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Road To The Cross
Contributed on Mar 23, 2022
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Ephesians: Who We Are In Christ
Contributed on Aug 19, 2021
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Revitalize 2020
Contributed on Feb 4, 2020
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Christmas Plan
Contributed on Dec 9, 2019
Newest Sermon Illustrations
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The Cross Of Victory
Contributed on Mar 30, 2012
THE CROSS OF VICTORY John Stott is his book The Cross of Christ, wrote, "It is impossible to read the New Testament with being impressed by the atmosphere of joyful confidence which pervades it, and which stands out in relief against the rather jejune (superficial) religion that often passes for ...read more
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Two Kinds Of People
Contributed on Nov 10, 2011
TWO KINDS OF PEOPLE One of my all-time favorite movies is "My Big Fat Greek Wedding." In the movie the father in the story tells his daughter, "Tula, there are two kinds of people ...read more
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James: Slave Of God
Contributed on Jul 14, 2011
JAMES: SLAVE OF GOD James, the half brother of Jesus, who wrote the Letter of James, could have easily identified himself as "the younger brother of Jesus." But he ...read more
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The True Follower
Contributed on May 27, 2011
THE TRUE FOLLOWER The true follower of Christ will not ask, "If I embrace this truth, what will it cost me?" Rather he will say, "This is truth. God ...read more
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Wrath On The Messenger
Contributed on May 26, 2011
WRATH ON THE MESSENGER I don't know about you, but one of my all-time favorite TV shows is M*A*S*H. I especially loved it when the company clerk Radar would have to give bad news to the head nurse "Hot Lips" Hoolihan. He would tell her the news and expect to have to face her wrath even though he ...read more