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  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    When God Shows Up Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 2, 2024
     | 1,846 views

    We live in both a physical realm and a spiritual realm. So, depend on the Spirit to empower and lead you in all aspects of your life.

    WHEN GOD SHOWS UP Text: Acts 14:1-7 Introduction 1. Illustration: Early in my ministry, my mentor was a Pastor named John McEwen. At the time, Tina and I were attending his church, and there had been some trouble in the church. One day, I went and sat in his office and told him that I was dumb ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Being Doers Of The Word

    Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 7, 2024
     | 2,677 views

    Just being "hearers" of God's Word won't save us; we must put God's Word into practice. It's not our talk, but our walk that God's will judge. The Word is a mirror that shows us how God sees us.

    BEING DOERS OF THE WORD James 1:21-25 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. An older man was going to "try out" for a church. When he arrived in the town, he discovered he had forgotten his dentures. He called the head deacon, who replied, "I'll take care of it." 2. Later that ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Rejoice! I Say Rejoice!

    Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Feb 12, 2024
     | 1,625 views

    On this third Sunday of Advent (Gaudete Sunday), we change from penitence to rejoicing for what is to come.

    John 1:6-8, 19-28 The shortest and darkest day and longest night of the year – the Winter Solstice – occurs this week. It is the onset of the winter season when the sun is the furthest from Earth and is often a time of darkness, doubt, and fear. And yet, Sunday is Gaudete Sunday - a beloved day ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    The Triumphal Entry Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Mar 4, 2024
     | 2,839 views

    Based on Luke 19:28-40 - Challenges hearers to consider important aspects of Jesus' final entry into Jerusalem

    “THE TRIUMPHAL ENTRY” Luke 19:28-40 FBCF – 3/3/24 Jon Daniels INTRO – What’s the longest journey or trip you’ve ever been on? For me, Astana, Kazakhstan – 6558 miles. Today, we begin a journey – a journey to the cross as we consider the final days of Jesus’ ministry on earth. It’s a weeklong ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Case Closed Series

    Contributed by Paul Dayao on Aug 19, 2025
     | 482 views

    Through the finished work of Jesus, God has delivered the final verdict on your life: "Not Guilty." You are set free from the penalty and power of sin.

    Sermon Title: Case Closed Series: Unshakable Text: Romans 8:1-4 We live in a world, in a city, that can feel anything but stable. Everything feels like it's in motion, everything can change in a moment. You can have your whole day planned out, but one traffic jam can throw it all into chaos. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Veil Torn

    Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 12, 2025
     | 280 views

    When Jesus died, God Himself tore the temple curtain from top to bottom—forever removing every barrier between His holiness and our hearts. The way into His presence is wide open, not by our efforts or rituals, but by the finished work of Christ.

    Introduction – A Wall Comes Down, A Veil Is Rent Down I still remember the summer of 1964 when our family crossed from West Germany into East. We were crammed into a Volkswagen bus—my parents up front, four sisters and two brothers jammed shoulder to shoulder. The youngest, little Sarah, was still ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    "to Be A Winner, You Must Learn How To Lose."

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Apr 22, 2024
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     | 3,363 views

    To succeed in life, we must learn how to lose with dignity. Analyzing our setbacks and developing our skills helps us identify our weaknesses. Success isn't about winning but learning from our failures, which helps build character and achieve victory.

    SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Philippians 3:7-8) [7] "But what things were gain to me, those I counted loss for Christ." [8] "Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    At His Feet

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jun 4, 2024
     | 3,530 views

    At His Feet is where we want to be rather you are there listening to every word, submitting and casting all your cares upon Him, or there in total worship it is at His feet where I want to be.

    “At His Feet” By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - I wrote this poem many years ago I believe it was in 2012 and on this week while searing the internet when studying for this message I came across this poem again and as I was reading some of the comments one stood out and they said my kid ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    (5) I Got You, Babe Series

    Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 4, 2025
     | 233 views

    John 6 - Calming the Storm. Jesus reveals the Father’s peace and power as He walks on the storm, showing that divine presence rules even human fear.

    (The Storm Whisperer) Part 1 – John’s El Niño The weather report on the way into the office said hot and dry— pack a lunch, stay hydrated, expect nothing out of the ordinary. That’s the forecast we like: predictable, manageable. But life doesn’t always read the forecast. Storms change our ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Beyond Silver Cages

    Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 12, 2025
     | 123 views

    God still speaks within every culture’s understanding, restoring forgotten truth and inviting each generation to move from knowledge to personal encounter.

    (THE GOD WHO SPEAKS OUR LANGUAGE) Opening Scene — Susa, Iran The ruins of the ancient palace lay scattered across the valley floor at Susa — low mounds of sunbaked earth and broken brick, the faint tracing of walls and courtyards that once belonged to Darius’s royal residence. You could still ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    God Speaks My Language

    Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 12, 2025
     | 151 views

    God continually reveals Himself within the cultural, intellectual, and spiritual framework of the people He seeks to redeem.

    (A Reflective Message) --- Opening Scene — Susa, Iran The ruins of the ancient palace lay scattered across the valley floor at Susa — low mounds of sunbaked earth and broken brick, the faint tracing of walls and courtyards that once belonged to Darius’s royal residence. You could still see ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    The Ache For Meaning

    Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 29, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 209 views

    Every human ache for meaning is the soul remembering its Maker—God’s embrace disguised as longing, inviting us home to relationship and rest

    (When the Soul Remembers God) It began with a phone call. My oldest son’s voice was steady at first, then it trembled. He’s forty-one now—bright, competent, a systems manager for a defense company, respected by his peers. On paper, everything about his life says success. Yet that afternoon, ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    The Necessity Of The Cross Series

    Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Mar 29, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,032 views

    Jesus is the key - the only key - which can release us from our imprisonment to sin.

    THE NECESSITY OF THE CROSS Charles Wesley was born in 1707. He was the 18th child! His parents had one more child after him. If it was today, the Wesleys would have been in the news! 19 children is exceptional. Charles Wesley’s father, Samuel Wesley, was the rector of the local church. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    First Sunday After Easter (B C P). Series

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 22, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 857 views

    Sermons upon the Bible readings of the Book of Common Prayer.

    Psalm 81:1-4, Ezekiel 37:1-10, 1 John 5:4-12, John 20:19-23. A). A SUMMONS TO RESOUNDING PRAISE. Psalm 81:1-4. PSALM 81:1. There may be a time for quiet contemplative worship, but this is not it. It is a time of loudness, a time of noise. It is a time of fulness of joy. We are not called to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Warnings & Consequences Of A Plumb Line”

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jul 16, 2024
     | 941 views

    The O.T. Lesson is about God's "plumb line" and His judgments when His commandments are not followed. Herod had a "moral" problem, yet like listening to John the Baptist but would not change his behavior. the pressures of life can challenge our own "core" values.

    In Jesus Holy Name July 14, 2024 Text: Mark 6:14 & Amos 7:8b Pentecost VIII Redeemer “Warnings & Consequences of A Plumb Line” I imagine the Old Testament prophet Amos would agree with the title of this message. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran