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Mark Schaeufele
Contributing sermons since Jan 1, 2000
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We Believe: He Will Come Again
Contributed on Mar 9, 2026
As Christians, we believe that Jesus came the first time humbly and meek, but He will come a second time in power and great glory.
We Believe: He Will Come Again Text: 1 Thess. 4:13-18 Introduction 1. When Tina and I were in seminary, we had a professor named Dr. Gary McGhee. He grew up in a Pentecostal church that regularly preached in the eminent Second Coming of Christ. He said that they believed in it so firmly that when ...read more
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We Believe: The Ascension And Session Of Christ
Contributed on Mar 5, 2026
He returned to His heavenly home, is seated at the Father’s right hand, and He is interceding for us.
We Believe: Ascension and Seated Text: Lk. 24:49-53 Introduction 1. “The most important benefit of the ascension to us is that Jesus is now exalted at God's right hand as our priest, our advocate and our supreme intercessor. Prayer works because he is there to argue for us. Rejoice dear ...read more
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We Believe: Jesus Rose Again On The Third Day
Contributed on Feb 24, 2026
I think that the reason many people take the Apostle’s Creed lightly is that there are things in it that are difficult to comprehend. For example, we understand, I think, about the crucifixion and the resurrection, but what does it mean that He descended to the dead?
WE BELIEVE: HE ROSE FROM THE DEAD Text: 1 Cor. 15:1-10 Introduction 1. I think that the reason many people take the Apostle’s Creed lightly is that there are things in it that are difficult to comprehend. 2. For example, we understand, I think, about the crucifixion and the resurrection, but what ...read more
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We Believe: Crucifixion, Death, And Burial
Contributed on Feb 24, 2026
The Cross is the center of everything we believe as Christians, for without it we are still lost in our sin.
WE BELIEVE: JESUS WAS CRUCIFIED, DIED, AND WAS BURIED Text: John 19: 18-20, 28-37, 40-42 Introduction 1. “In the Cross is salvation; in the Cross is life; in the Cross is protection against our enemies; in the Cross is infusion of heavenly sweetness; in the Cross is strength of mind; in the Cross ...read more
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We Believe: Suffered Under Pontus Pilate
Contributed on Feb 24, 2026
Some Christians today want to stay focused on the happy part of the creed, but we cannot stay faithful to the orthodox and historical teachings of the faith without talking about Christ’ suffering.
We Believe: Jesus Suffered Under Pontus Pilate Text: John 19:1-16 Introduction 1. So far, the Apostle’s Creed has been pretty happy. a. It’s talked about God the Father, creator of heaven and earth. b. It’s talked about Jesus Christ as the only begotten Son of God. c. It’s also talked about the ...read more
Newest Sermon Series
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We Believe: The Apostle's Creed Understood
Contributed on Jan 14, 2026
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Ruth
Contributed on Oct 1, 2025
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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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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