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  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    The Secret To Victorious Living

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Dec 31, 2011
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     | 7,270 views

    If we want to get to where we need to be spiritually we need to have the right mode of transportation.

    The Secret to Victorious Living Text: Acts 1:4-8; Acts 1:14; Acts 2:1-4, 47. Introduction 1. Illustration: In his book "Growing Strong in the Seasons of Life", Charles Swindoll tells a story about the 19th Century agnostic Thomas Huxley (some of you might know that it was Huxley who promoted ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    A Messiah's Memorial Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 14, 2012
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     | 6,930 views

    The Lord's Supper is a memorial that ought to change our lives.

    A Messiah's Memorial Text: Matt. 26:17-30 Introduction 1. Illustration: A few years ago, Tina and I visited a memorial that said, "Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent, a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Its Time To Wake Up Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jan 17, 2012
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     | 10,728 views

    Alarms are tools we use to help us when we need to get things started, or when we need to be warned of something dangerous, or even if we are simply missing out on something. Alarms are needed and God has an Alarm for believers... it is His Word! Its time

    Sermon Brief Date Written: Jan 14, 2012 Date Preached: Jan 15, 2012 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Awaken Series – Oak Park Baptist Church Sermon Title: Awaken To Our Sermon Text: Acts 19:11-20 [ESV] 11And God was doing extraordinary miracles by the hands of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Test Of Obedience Series

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Jan 18, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 26,460 views

    True obedience to God means that we obey Immediately, obey Completely, obey Joyfully and obey Continually.

    THE TEST OF OBEDIENCE Arabian horses go through rigorous training in the deserts of the Middle East. The trainers require absolute obedience from the horses, and test them to see if they are completely trained. The final test is almost beyond the endurance of any living thing. The trainers force ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    The Poison Of The Apple Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 29, 2012
    based on 98 ratings
     | 28,814 views

    Adam’s bite of the fruit damaged his relationship with God which led to the damage it did to his wife. What can we learn from Adam’s failure here and how can we avoid the same harm to our lives?

    OPEN: A mother was telling about her 7-year-old daughter, named Jessica. She said they were re-reading the story of Adam and Eve and how sin came into the world and that led them to discuss why bad things happen sometimes, Later in the week, Jessica became ill and had to stay home from school. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    By My Spirit

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Feb 10, 2012
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     | 7,936 views

    The church must have the power of the Holy Spirit, the breath of God, in order to live.

    February 12, 2012 Morning Worship Text: Ezekiel 37:1-14 Subject: Revival Title: By My Spirit I have heard about it since I have been a Christian. I keep expecting to see it full blown. I don’t know what it is going to look like but when it happens I will know it. I’m talking about ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Running On Empty Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 22, 2012
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     | 10,302 views

    When God calls you to do something you had better run to Him because you cannot run from Him.

    Running On Empty Text: Jonah 1:1-16 Introduction 1. Illustration: A hospital administrator was once startled to see a patient fleeing down the hall out of the operating room, his loose hospital gown flapping the breeze behind him. He stopped the fleeing patient and said, "Do you mind telling me why ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Building Relationships For Ministry Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on May 15, 2012
     | 7,041 views

    We minister like Jesus by taking the time to develop relationships with those to whom we minister.

    This week I came across a blog post by a man named Ian Stachowitz that caught my attention with its opening words: My full-time job includes mopping floors, washing windows, vacuuming carpets, and scrubbing toilets. I also profess my faith in Jesus and I strive to live like Him. By all accounts, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Don't Stop Believing Series

    Contributed by Erik Estep on May 16, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 24,250 views

    Today in our passage of Scripture we’re going to see a group of people who were on the verge of not believing. They had lost hope b/c of the circumstances they were in. But Jesus came along and gave them a message that we can still use today. And that

    “Don’t Stop Believing” Mark 9: 14-27 October 23, 2011 Intro: A preacher was watching a little girl standing outside the preschool Sunday school classroom between Sunday school and worship, waiting for her parents to come and pick her up for "big church." The pastor noticed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    As Christ Loved The Church Series

    Contributed by Tim Diack on May 28, 2012
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     | 4,367 views

    Every relationship eventually has moments of hurt and disappointment. We are wounded intentionally, and unintentionally, by the words and actions of others. Those wounds can cut deep and can erode the intimacy of our marriages. How ought we to handle t

    As Christ Loved The Church - Ephesians 5:25-28 - May 27, 2012 Series: After The Honeymoon #6 / Communion Service Recently I heard about a young lawyer who was called in from the big city to represent a large railroad company that was being sued by a farmer. It seems that the farmer’s ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    A Truly Great Man Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 14, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,396 views

    If you want to be a truly great man, be an honest man, be a humble man; but most of all, be heaven's man.

    In one of the more memorable Peanuts cartoons, Linus and Lucy are discussing an appropriate way to show appreciation for Charlie Brown, their baseball manager. Linus says, “I’ve been thinking. Charlie brown has really been a dedicated baseball manager. He’s devoted his whole ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The First Truths Of The Last Supper Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2014
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     | 22,212 views

    It's called the Last Supper, but that’s not really true. Jesus looked forward to a time in the future when He would be alive, and He would celebrate a feast in the Kingdom of God. This will be a future time of reunion, refreshment, and rejoicing.

    INTRODUCTION Easter is five weeks from today. Over the next few weeks, we’re going to walk with Jesus through 94 hours of events that changed the course of our world. The 94-hour period started when Jesus sat down with His disciples to eat the Passover Meal. It ended on Easter Sunday morning ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Darrell Stetler II avatar

    Jesus Is Enough - Intro To Colossians Series

    Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Oct 15, 2014
     | 8,242 views

    An inspiring introduction to the powerful, Jesus-focused book of Colossians.

    Colossians 1:1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, 2 To the holy and faithful brothers in Christ at Colosse: Grace and peace to you from God our Father. 3 We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you, 4 because we have ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    True Riches Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 20, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 29,794 views

    Our attitude toward money & how we use it is a barometer of our spiritual state. It reveals whether we are foolishly thinking only of the present or astutely looking to eternity. What is the purpose of money anyway?

    LUKE 16: 1-13 [PARABLES IN LUKE] TRUE RICHES [Matthew 6:25-34] Some athletes, entertainers and CEOs receive astronomical salaries. They take all they can get and use it for their own personal interests. They seem to set an example for our culture which spends so much to entertain ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Sovereign's Sufficiency

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Nov 2, 2014
    based on 2 ratings
     | 12,493 views

    A sermon that reviews the sufficiency of God in everything that He provides for His children.

    "The Sovereign's Sufficiency" Psalm 23:1-6 Psalms 23:1 A Psalm of David. The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. 3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. 4 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist