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  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Attitudinal Living Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 6, 2014
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     | 7,251 views

    Living the Christian life is all about attitude.

    Attitudinal Living Text: Phil. 4:4-9 Introduction 1. Illustration: The story is told of a king in Africa who had a close friend with whom he grew up. The friend had a habit of looking at every situation that ever occurred in his life (positive or negative) and remarking, "This is good!" ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Living With Opposition Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Apr 17, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,304 views

    Paul teaches us how to endure opposition

    Philippians 1:27-30 April 13, 2008 Living With Opposition When Paul first visited Philippi, he and Silas were arrested and beaten for setting a young girl free from a demon and for preaching the Good News of Jesus. Although they were released, for a traveling missionary, Paul saw the inside ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Living Dead

    Contributed by Leonard Cook on Feb 18, 2013
     | 4,165 views

    Holiness in Church (2:1-7) Holiness of the Heart (2:8-13) Holiness in Actions (2:14-18)

    Background Material James Biographical Info: • The author was James, Jesus’ half-brother; James and Christ had different Fathers (Matthew 13:55; Mark 6:3). • James, also called James the Just, (Matthew 13:55; Mark 6:3). • James was not a believer (John 7:3-5) until after the resurrection (Acts ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Courageous Living

    Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on Jun 27, 2018
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    Couragous living is what will be needed in order to face the giants that are coming our way

    Today I want to talk about Courageous Living During the time we have left on this earth, it will take great courage to face the giants coming our way Hopefully we all know this story – summarize it David was a courageous leader and he lived like it One small stone plus one big heart = one dead ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Live In Unity Series

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Aug 22, 2012
     | 6,051 views

    The Church is one body. Unity is worth the effort.

    Introduction “An architectural magazine is responsible for the statement that the members of a Presbyterian church in Waterloo, Iowa, have constructed a new church building out of a single large rock. Stone was scarce, and while looking about for a possible quarry their attention was called ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Dying To Live Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Aug 14, 2008
     | 4,295 views

    Jesus invites us to a great faith than one where we hang on to the sides of the boat for the storm to pass. He invites us to get out of the boat and walk on water.

    Matthew 14:22-33 “Dieing to Live” INTRODUCTION The story of Jesus walking on water is a familiar story to most of us. I first heard the story in Sunday School and I remember thinking to myself how neat it would be to be able to walk on water. I really wasn’t very interested in feeding a lot ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Living Well

    Contributed by Chris Smith on Dec 10, 2019
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    Are you living a good life or are you living well? Jesus shows us in John 4 how to live in refreshing and renewal. John 4 is packed with Christ Like illustrations that will empower our lives daily. Let's examine four of those.

    Living at the Well John 4 Tell the story There are Christ Like Illustrations packed in this story 1. Hidden in Christ V.1-2 Now Jesus learned that the Pharisees had heard that he was gaining and baptizing more disciples than John, although in fact it was not Jesus who baptized, but his ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Living Bread Series

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Sep 5, 2015
     | 9,507 views

    Jesus explains His Deity, Divine Purpose, and suffering through the symbolism of being the Living Bread

    “The Living Bread”: John 6:35-51 Bread is still a staple for human beings in order to survive. In the U.S., most people take bread for granted, going to the grocery store and selecting whatever kind of bread ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living Sacrifice

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 22, 2002
    based on 188 ratings
     | 20,575 views

    Through the example of Jesus, we can get a good idea of what sacrifice will accomplish in your life.

    April 9, 2000 John 19 Living Sacrifice INTRODUCTION Try to imagine yourself at Golgotha Hill on Good Friday. The cross is placed on the ground and you are thrown backward with your shoulders against the wood. The legionnaire feels for the depression at the front of your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ethical Living Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 2, 2013
     | 9,310 views

    Christ has called us to treat others the way He treats us.

    Ethical Living Text: 1 Peter 3:8-12 Introduction 1. A man without ethics is a wild beast loosed upon this world. Albert Camus 2. Ethics are the body of moral principles or values governing or distinctive of a particular culture or group. 3. To put it in relatable terms, Christian ethics deals with ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Effort For Living Series

    Contributed by James Buchanan on Sep 9, 2003
    based on 59 ratings
     | 9,844 views

    The Thirdin a series of 5 sermons dealing with abundant living from 2 Peter 1:3-11. We have everything we need for life and godliness!

    A young woman was on vacation in the depths of Louisiana. She wanted a pair of genuine alligator shoes in the worst way, but was very reluctant to pay the high prices the local vendors were asking. After becoming very frustrated with the "no haggle" attitude of one of the shopkeepers, the blonde ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Courageous Living Series

    Contributed by Nathan Johnson on May 16, 2008
    based on 16 ratings
     | 17,050 views

    The right kind of courage is an indispensable part of the Christian life.

    Courageous Living Griffith Baptist Church – 5/18/08 P.M. Service Text: Psalm 31 Main Verse: Psalms 31:24 - Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart, all ye that hope in the LORD. The Introduction “Courage is resistance to fear, mastery of fear—not absence of fear.” - Mark ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hope That Lives

    Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Dec 18, 2012
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     | 7,506 views

    Believers have a living hope because the death and resurrection of Jesus guarantees their salvation.

    Title: Hope That Lives Text: 1 Peter 1:3-13, 18-21 Truth: Believers have a living hope because the death and resurrection of Jesus guarantees their salvation. Aim: to give people hope based on the certainties of salvation. INTRODUCTION Hope is central to our lives. Our life is filled with hope. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Living Memorial

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Feb 6, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,021 views

    What will our personal living memorial bring to remembrance? Be sure your life is a memorial that won’t leave any doubt in minds of anyone where to follow you in eternity!

    A Living Memorial 5/2719/07 AM Text: Selected texts Introduction Tomorrow is Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, it is a day of remembrance for those who have died in our nation’s service. There are many stories as to its actual beginnings, with over two dozen cities and towns laying ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Live In Holiness Series

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Aug 22, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,734 views

    Come out of the world. You must no longer live like unbelievers.

    Introduction There were once a number of beech trees which had formed a wood; they had all fallen to the ground through a storm. The fact was they leaned upon one another to a great extent, and the thickness of the wood prevented each tree from getting a firm hold of the soil. They kept each other ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church