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    Getting A New Wardrobe Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jun 5, 2018
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    We need to take off our old life and put on our new one.

    Getting A New Wardrobe Text: Col. 3:5-11 Introduction 1. Illustration: Ten months ago, I had a life changing even; I had bariatric surgery. As of today I have lost 133 lbs. As a result, I have had to have an entirely new wardrobe (several times). I can't wear the clothes I used to wear, and so ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Christ Verses Legalism

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 27, 2018
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    Christ has not only set us free from sin, but he has also set us free from religious rules and regulations.

    CHRIST VERSES LEGALISM Text: Col. 2:16-19 Introduction 1. Illustration: "What must I forsake?" a young man asked. "Colored clothes for one thing. Get rid of everything in your wardrobe that is not white. Stop sleeping on a soft pillow. Sell your musical instruments and don't eat any more white ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Wrestling In Prayer

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 13, 2018
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     | 8,154 views

    Proposition: Effective prayer is characterized by earnestness, ferverency and energy.

    WRESTLING IN PRAYER Text: Col. 2:1-5 Introduction 1. Illustration: During the dark days of the American Revolution, when the Continental Army had experienced several setbacks, a farmer who lived near the battlefield approached Washington's camp unheard. Suddenly his ears caught an earnest voice ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    A Ride Fit For A King

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 22, 2018
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     | 10,436 views

    Jesus wants to be the most important thing in your life.

    A RIDE FIT FOR A KING Text: Matt. 21:1-11 Introduction 1. Illustration: There was a Pastor's son who came to him and asked if he could use his Dad's car. His dad looked at the young man and said, "I'll let you use the car if you complete these three requirements. First, get your grades up. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    A Pastor's Prayer Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 21, 2018
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     | 9,985 views

    As your Pastor I pray that you would know God more, and be strengthened in your faith.

    A Pastor's Prayer Text: Col. 1:9-14 Introduction 1. Illustration: What do we know about the shepherd's life? It's a full time commitment. Sheep are helpless to defend themselves against attack from their natural enemies: lions, bears, wolves, hyenas and foxes which can come in both the day and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Good News About Jesus Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 1, 2018
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     | 8,028 views

    We need to bring the Good News about Jesus to our community.

    THE GOOD NEWS ABOUT CHRIST Text: Col. 1:1-8 Introduction 1. Our world is desperately in need of some good news. Suzanne Jennings wrote this song in 1999: I woke up Monday morning, walked out on the lawn My eyes were barely open, and my mouth began to yawn Picked up the daily paper, every ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Salty, Shinny And Reflective Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 4, 2018
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    An externally focused church makes a difference in the community through good works and living out the Gospel in their daily lives.

    SALTY, SHINNY, AND REFLECTIVE Text: Matthew 5:13-16 Introduction 1. Illustration: What is an Externally Focused Church? It is a church that is "increasingly convinced that effectiveness is not measured by what happens inside the church but rather by the impact the people of the church have on ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Hang In There Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Nov 30, 2017
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     | 13,308 views

    We need to patiently endure as we wait for the soon coming of our Lord Jesus.

    HANG IN THERE! Text: James 5:7-12 Introduction 1. Illustration: Several years ago, an experiment on endurance was conducted at the University of California at Berkeley. The experiment involved placing Norwegian field rats in a tub of water, where they were forced to swim until they grew ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Perils Of The Rich And Famous Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Nov 25, 2017
     | 5,926 views

    Anything that we put ahead of God in our life will be destroyed in the end.

    The Perils Of The Rich And Famous Text: James 5:1-6 Introduction 1. "There are people so poor that the only thing they have is money." -- Unknown "He is rich or poor according to what he is, not according to what he has." -- Henry Ward Beecher (1813–1887) 1. We tend to think that rich people ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Planning And The Will Of God Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Nov 10, 2017
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    If you want to succeed ask God's what he wants you to do.

    Planning And The Will Of God Text: James 4:13-17 Introduction 1. Illustration: On September 11, Lt. Col. Brian Birdwell watched the television in his boss’ office as a second hijacked airplane slammed into the World Trade Center. The Army officer had no idea that minutes later madmen would ram ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Who's The Judge? Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Nov 3, 2017
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     | 9,485 views

    Our job is to be concerned with where we are in our relationship with God, and let God worry about others.

    Who's The Judge? Text: James 4:11-12 Introduction 1. Illustration: Whether or not to judge others is a hot topic in the Church today. Most of us would say that we are not the judge of our fellow Christians. However, is that what we are practicing? Do we pass judgment on others without even ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Drawing Close To God Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Oct 11, 2017
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     | 21,815 views

    God's desire is for us to desire Him.

    Drawing Close To God Text: James 4:1-10 Introduction 1. Illustration: In 1857 there was a 46 year old man named Jeremiah Lamphere who lived in New York City. Jeremiah loved the Lord tremendously, but he didn’t feel that he could do much for the Lord until he began to feel a burden for the lost ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    True Wisdom Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Sep 21, 2017
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     | 14,480 views

    Like faith, true wisdom is seen in our actions.

    TRUE WISDOM Text: James 3:13-18 INTRODUCTION 1. Illustration: Have you ever heard the phrase, "Out of the mouth of babes?" Certainly you have. It comes from the simple truth that sometimes it takes a child to reveal lasting wisdom. It seems foolish but it isn’t! For example: · Patrick, age ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Taming The Tongue Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Sep 12, 2017
     | 12,626 views

    To become mature follower of Jesus we need to learn to watch what we say.

    TAMING THE TONGUE Text: James 3:1-12 Introduction 1. Piccard and Richard Conniff writes in National Geographic that on January 12, 1997, two Swiss men, Bertrand Piccard and Wim Verstraeten, set out to be the first to CIRCLE THE EARTH in a balloon. Their aircraft was called the Breitling ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Faith That Works Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Sep 12, 2017
     | 8,160 views

    You cannot separate faith from good works; they are interrelated.

    Faith That Works Text: James 2:19-26 Introduction 1. Illustration: Rena was 3 years old when she went to her first baptismal service. It was new for her and a bit mystifying. As events transpired, she looked up at her father with surprise in her eyes, "Daddy, he pushed that guy under the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist