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    The Maturity Of The Church Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 19, 2022
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    It is necessary for us to grow in our faith so that we can fight the battle against Satan.

    The Maturity of the Church Text: Eph. 4:7-16 Introduction 1. Illustration: There are no short cuts to maturity. It takes years for us to grow to adulthood, and it takes a full season for fruit to mature and ripen. The same is true for the fruit of the Spirit. The development of Christlike ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Unity Of The Body Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 19, 2022
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    A wise Christian leader once said, "In essentials, unity; in differences, liberty; in all things, charity [love]." For any church to succeed there must be unity.

    Unity In the Body Text: Eph. 4:1-6 Introduction 1. Illustration: There can be union without unity: tie two cats together by their tails and throw them over a clothesline. There you will have union, but certainly not unity! 2. A wise Christian leader once said, "In essentials, unity; in ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    From Foreigners To Family Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Oct 29, 2021
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    We have a responsibility to live not only as God’s family, but also as people with God’s very presence living inside of them.

    FROM FOREIGNERS TO FAMILY Text: Eph. 2:19-22 Introduction 1. Illustration: Leslie Lynch King, Jr. was born on Monday, July 14, 1913 in Omaha, Nebraska. His parents separated sixteen days after his birth and were divorced the following December. His father was abusive and had a drinking problem. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    One New Humanity Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Oct 22, 2021
     | 1,287 views

    The Church needs to lead the way to reconciliation in our society.

    One New Humanity Text: Eph. 2:11-18 Introduction 1. After the incident in Minnesota where George Floyd was killed, at the prompting of the Holy Spirit, I called two of my friends and asked their forgiveness. The reason I asked their forgiveness was that I had always referred to them as my “black ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    You Are Alive Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Oct 7, 2021
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    Once we were spiritually dead, but new we are alive because of the gift of God’s grace.

    You Are Alive Text: Eph. 2:1-10 Introduction 1. Illustration: A few years ago, when archaeologists began excavating in the courtyard of a medieval monastery, they found seeds that had been dormant for more than 400 years that had begun to grow. King Henry VIII had closed the monastery in 1539, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    A Pastor's Prayer Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Oct 1, 2021
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    It is my prayer for you today to see how blessed you are and how much power is at your disposal because we are united in Christ.

    A Pastor’s Prayer Text: Eph. 1:15-23 Introduction 1. "A preacher must be both soldier and shepherd. He must nourish, defend, and teach; he must have teeth in his mouth, and be able to bite and fight." 2. A number of years ago, God called me to be a Pastor, and shepherd to his people. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    God's Plan Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Oct 1, 2021
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    When we messed up God’s plan by sinning, God set up a plan to make us right with him again.

    God’s Plan Introduction 1. Illustration: Pastor and author Max Lucado said, “The purpose of the Bible? Salvation. God’s highest passion is to get his children home. His book, the Bible, describes his plan of salvation. The purpose of the Bible is to proclaim God’s plan and passion to save his ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    For The Sake Of The Call Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 19, 2021
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    God has called us to be his representatives in the world.

    FOR THE SAKE OF THE CALL Text: Eph. 1:1-2 Introduction 1. Illustration: We will abandon it all for the sake of the call No other reason at all but the sake of the call Wholly devoted to live and to die for the sake of the call Nobody stood and applauded them So they knew from the start This road ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    They Devoted Themselves

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 23, 2021
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    Like the early church, we need to be devoted to the three pillars of the Word, fellowship and prayer.

    They Devoted Themselves Text: Acts 2:42 Introduction 1. Illustration: Recently Tina and I traveled to Ohio for my brother-in-law’s funeral. He was a lifelong farmer who fought cancer courageously for over 12 years. At his funeral, two of my nieces got up and talked about their Dad. They said that ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Don't Throw It All Away Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Sep 15, 2020
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    Like Israel in Paul’s day, America needs to return to God.

    DON’T THROW IT ALL AWAY Text: Rom. 9:1-5 Introduction 1. Illustration: President Abraham Lincoln, in a National Proclamation of Prayer and Repentance in 1863 wrote, “We have forgotten God. We have forgotten the gracious hand which preserved us in peace and multiplied and enriched and strengthened ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Love That Will Not Let Me Go Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 27, 2020
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    No power in all the universe can take the love of God from you.

    THE LOVE THAT WILL NOT LET ME GO Text: Rom. 8:31-39 Introduction 1. George Matheson was only fifteen when he was told that he was losing what little eyesight he had. Instead of giving up, Matheson immediately continued with his plans to enroll in the University of Glasgow, and his determination ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 25, 2020
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    God has given us the hope of sharing in his glory even though we may have struggles in this life.

    Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For Text: Rom. 8:18-30 Introduction 1. Video: Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For by U2 2. When this song came out back in the late 80’s I heard a lot of Christians complain. They said, “If the members of U2 are Christians, how can they say they haven’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    You've Been Adopted Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 25, 2020
     | 3,530 views

    As the adopted children of God we have all the rights and privileges as Jesus!

    You’ve Been Adopted Text: Romans 8:12-17 Introduction 1. Illustration: This is my niece Beth, her husband Seth, and their adopted son Charlie. Isn’t he cute? Beth and Seth were unable to have a child of their own and so they decided to adopt. They went through several attempts to adopt and they ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Life In The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 25, 2020
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    Our victory over sin and death is won as we progressively surrender to the Holy Spirit.

    LIFE IN THE SPIRIT Text: Rom. 8.1-11 Introduction 1. Illustration: In water-safety courses a cardinal rule is never to swim out to a drowning man and try to help him as long as he’s thrashing around. To do so is basically to commit suicide. As long as a drowning man thinks he can help himself, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Great Paradox And The Ultimate Victory Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 25, 2020
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    The only way to win the war with sin is to allow Jesus to be the Lord of our lives.

    THE GREAT PARADOX AND THE ULTIMATE VICTORY Text: Rom. 7:14-25 INTRODUCTION 1. Illustration: I love the story of Charles Spurgeon when he was a speaker at a conference along with another man, who publicly proclaimed that Christians could reach a place of sinless perfection where they no longer ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist