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Mark Schaeufele
Contributing sermons since Jan 1, 2000
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Living Stones For God's House
Contributed on Jul 2, 2026
Peter was writing to a church that was living as outsiders in their community. However, instead of allowing them to wallow in despair, he reminded them who they are in Christ and what Christ had called them to do.
Living Stones for God’s House Text: 1 Peter 2:4-12 Introduction 1. “We are Christians because we find our identity, life, and purpose in Christ. We are evangelical because we believe the gospel and esteem it as the great central truth of God’s revelation to men.” — Paul Washer 2. Peter was writing ...read more
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The Living Word Of God
Contributed on Jul 2, 2026
If we are going to pursue holiness we need to make the Word of God a major part of our daily lives.
The Living Word of God Text: 1 Peter 1:22-2:3 Introduction 1. “Knowing about God is crucially important for the living of our lives... Disregard the study of God, and you sentence yourself to stumble and blunder through life blindfolded, as it were, with no sense of direction and no understanding ...read more
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A Call To Holy Living
Contributed on Jun 18, 2026
We have to live in a way that glorifies God and is an example to all we encounter.
A Call to Holiness Text: 1 Peter 1:13-21 Introduction 1. “The essential part of Christian holiness is giving the heart wholly to God.” (John Wesley). 2. In the previous section to his letter, Peter tells his readers that they had an eternal inheritance that was being kept for them by God the ...read more
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A Heavenly Inheritance
Contributed on Jun 8, 2026
Peter is writing to believers who are scattered, pressured, and facing trials. Yet he does not begin by focusing on their problems. He begins by focusing on God's mercy. Before he addresses their suffering, he reminds them of their heavenly inheritance.
A Heavenly Inheritance Text: 1 Peter 1:3-12 Introduction 1. The opening words of Peter's letter burst with praise: "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ!" 2. Peter is writing to believers who are scattered, pressured, and facing trials. Yet he does not begin by ...read more
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Chosen And Scattered
Contributed on Jun 8, 2026
Peter tells us that we are God’s chosen people, but we are currently living as foreigners in a world not meant for us.
Chosen and Scattered Text: 1 Peter 1:1-2 Introduction 1. “This world is not my home; I'm just a passing through. My treasures are laid up somewhere beyond the blue; The angels beckon me from heaven's open door, And I can't feel at home in this world anymore.” (Albert Brumley). 2. Peter ...read more
Newest Sermon Series
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1 Peter
Contributed on Jun 8, 2026
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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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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