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  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Set Sail For Adventure Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 11, 2025
     | 247 views

    Remember, when the storms in your life rock your boat, Jesus is Lord over your storms. Cling to Him and trust Him.

    SET SAIL FOR ADVENTURE Text: Acts 27:1-12 Introduction 1. Soon, Tina and I will be embarking on our 12th cruise. That’s an amazing thing for me to say, because it took Tina twenty-five years to talk me into it. The reason…I saw the movie Titanic too many times! In fact, on our first cruise I got a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Blessing Of Frustration

    Contributed by Chris Mccall on Jul 25, 2025
     | 245 views

    There is a blessing that comes out of our frustration when we give ourselves to something bigger than us.

    Psalm 31:14-15 TPT I’m desperate, Lord! I throw myself upon You, for You alone are my God! My life, my every moment, my destiny—it’s all in Your hands. So I know You can deliver me from those who persecute me relentlessly. I think that I'm speaking to people today who, at some point, find ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Rock Bottom? Basket Cases!

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 10, 2025
     | 237 views

    God has a plan and we must learn by faith to trust his plan. Let us look at some BASKET CASES in the Bible. Good ministry needs a nucleus of supporters to help hold the ropes to advance the work. Enlist helpers to advance the torch.

    ROCK BOTTOM? BASKET CASES? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) There is an idiom we can talk about: BASKET CASE. The term BASKET CASE became widely used in WW 1, a Basket case referred to a soldier so wounded that he had no arms, no legs --- If he ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Becoming Comfortable With Uncomfortable Situations PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 2, 2023
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     | 1,909 views

    Explore how uncomfortable situations, as guided by the Bible, can be opportunities for us to persevere, develop our character, and find hope.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to tackle an aspect of life that we all experience - uncomfortable situations. Yes, those moments that make us cringe, that challenge us, that force us to step out of our comfort zones. We're going to explore what the Bible says about persevering ...read more

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    Remember Your Name PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 859 views

    Aims to explore the power of faith, the value of identity, and the impact of our beliefs on our lives, as illustrated by the healing of a woman in Mark 5:24-34 through her faith in Jesus.

    Good morning, brothers and sisters! We gather today to unpack and explore the richness of Mark 5:24-34, where a woman's faith in Jesus heals her from an affliction she had suffered from for twelve long years. We're going to touch on the power of faith, the value of identity, and the impact of our ...read more

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    He Came To His Own: A Christmas Story Of Open And Closed Hearts

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Dec 4, 2025
     | 288 views

    As we reflect on the birth of Christ this Christmas, let us ask ourselves: How do we respond to Jesus, our Savior? Will we make room for Him, open our hearts, and joyfully welcome His presence, or will we turn Him away?

    OPENING ILLUSTRATION: Play the video “The Shepherd’s Story.” INTRODUCTION: Christmas is the celebration of God’s greatest gift to humanity—Jesus Christ, our Savior. But from the very moment of His birth, Jesus was met with contrasting responses: rejection by some and joyful acceptance by others. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Two Teachers PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 24, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 625 views

    This sermon explores the profound truths in Jesus' conversation with Nicodemus, emphasizing the need for spiritual rebirth and faith in Christ for eternal life. Key

    Good morning, dear friends, brothers and sisters in Christ. I am thrilled to be here with you today, sharing the word of God, which is a lamp unto our feet and a light unto our path. As we gather in the house of the Lord, let us remember the words of Charles Spurgeon, who once said, “A Bible that’s ...read more

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    Insurance For Your Issues PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 20, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,128 views

    This sermon explores the healing power of faith through the story of a woman's encounter with Jesus, encouraging us to reach out to God in faith.

    Welcome, beloved family of Christ. I am so glad to see each one of you here today, eager and ready to delve into the beautiful truth of God's Word. We find ourselves, once again, in the presence of His grace, a grace that is as constant as the sunrise, as enduring as the mountains, and as boundless ...read more

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    Laughing At The Shadow Of Death

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on May 23, 2003
    based on 84 ratings
     | 6,706 views

    As Christians, we can face death with confidence, not fear

    Luke 13:31-35 31 At that time some Pharisees came to Jesus and said to him, "Leave this place and go somewhere else. Herod wants to kill you." 32 He replied, "Go tell that fox, ’I will drive out demons and heal people today and tomorrow, and on the third day I will reach my goal.’ 33 In any case, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    "Faithfulness--God's And Yours

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Sep 17, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 6,466 views

    We are in partnership with God. He is always faithful but the other side of the coin is that we need to be faithfulful to Him as well.

    Iliff and Saltillo UM September 19, 2004 Faithfulness --God’s and Yours Joshua 23:1-16 INTRODUCTION: In chapter 23 the great leader of Israel had reached old age and this chapter records some of his last words to the people. To the very end of his life he remained full of faith and full ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Three Benefits Of Fellowship Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jun 5, 2007
    based on 106 ratings
     | 98,499 views

    This sermon speaks of the three of the top reasons fellowship is important. 1. Fellowship builds Friendships. 2. Fellowship builds Unity. 3. Fellowship builds God’s Kingdom.

    Three Benefits of Fellowship One Sunday morning a seminary student was in his car headed to Church. As he was leaving his dorm room the rain had started to fall and the closer he was getting to the church the harder the rain was coming down. The weather man had predicted severe weather that day ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Redeeming Ministry Series

    Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Feb 8, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,810 views

    Jesus redeems the unlovable, untouchable and unreachable in our society. He loves sinners but He does not want them to remain unclean like the leprous man.

    Now a leper came to Him, imploring (ðáñáêáëÝù - continually calling for help) Him, kneeling down ( falling down on knees continually) to Him and saying to Him, "If You are willing, You can make me clean. (êáèáñßîù to make clean)" Then Jesus, moved with compassion, (óðëáã÷íßîïìáé to be moved with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are There Weeds In Your Garden?

    Contributed by Jay Mccluskey on Dec 30, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 13,204 views

    This sermon features truths from Jesus’ Parable of the Weeds

    ARE THERE WEEDS IN YOUR GARDEN? Anyone who has ever gardened or landscaped knows the battle with weeds. You don’t plant them. You don’t encourage them. You don’t want them. But there they are. But, literally, they go with the territory And you have to deal with them. Weed and Feed product ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dealing With False Prophets Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Aug 12, 2023
     | 1,475 views

    Jude deals with false prophets. Here we see the characteristics of and the work of the false prophets.

    Opening Scripture Jud 1:8-16 Likewise also these dreamers defile the flesh, reject authority, and speak evil of dignitaries. (9) Yet Michael the archangel, in contending with the devil, when he disputed about the body of Moses, dared not bring against him a reviling accusation, but said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Saddest Verse(S) In The Bible

    Contributed by Rick Chapman on Aug 31, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,447 views

    Examine the saddest verse(s) in the Bible..

    SADDEST VERSES IN THE BIBLE Many have preached, and many know the shortest verse in the Bible, which is John 11:35. Jesus wept. Some may say, that to them that is the saddest verse in the Bible. I can ask each of you here what might be your favorite verse or verses and I would get different ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist