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  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Open Heart Surgery Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 19, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 15,991 views

    We will never be all that God has for us until we give our entire selves to God.

    Open Heart Surgery Text: Joel 2:12-17 Introduction 1. Illustration: "Tomorrow morning I'll open up your heart" the surgeon said to the 8 year-old-boy. "You'll find Jesus there," the boy said. The surgeon continued, "I'll open your heart and check the damage." "You'll find Jesus there," the boy ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Comforting Christ

    Contributed by Shawn Miller on Feb 20, 2017
     | 21,514 views

    Three comforts Jesus gives his disciples and for us in discouraging times.

    The Comforting Christ Introduction:  It is amazing how Christ will rush down from his throne to wrap his loving arms around us during our darkest times.  God's love for us is truly amazing.  We sometimes believe that if we do more for God, he will love us more.  If we witness more, or if we give ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Remember Lot's Wife

    Contributed by Shawn Miller on Mar 11, 2017
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     | 71,196 views

    Jesus warns us through an unnamed woman about the dangers of looking back to a life that we are called to leave behind in Luke 17:32

    Remember Lot's Wife Introduction:  This past Wednesday was Women's Day, a day to remember women's rights, and the Lord calls his disciples to remember one woman in Luke 17:32.  There is no warning in all the Bible more sobering than this one.  The Bible says that Lot was a righteous man, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Is God A Just God? Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 25, 2020
     | 4,134 views

    : If God isn't just then he's not loving.

    IS GOD A JUST GOD? Text: Rom. 3:1-8 INTRODUCTION 1. Illustration: "A god who is all love, all grace, all mercy, no sovereignty, no justice, no holiness and no wrath is an idol." (R.C.Sproul) 2. Many people want to know the answer to the question: is God just? 3. Romans chapter 3 is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Entering A New Season

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Sep 2, 2012
    based on 14 ratings
     | 27,375 views

    As time goes by, we continue to face new seasons of life. These new seasons can be scary for us as we have to deal with things that are different than before. What can we expect as we enter these new seasons of life and how can we persevere through them

    A New Season Entering a New Season means accepting Changes Entering a New Season Brings Challenges Entering a New Season Births Champions Slide 1 Man, does time seem to go by fast! As you know, last week I celebrated 23 years of marriage to Laura. I can’t believe it has been that long or ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Thankful Heart

    Contributed by Shawn Miller on Jan 19, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 24,392 views

    A Thanksgiving sermon:thanking our God, as a Creator, a Savior, and a provider.

    A Thankful Heart Introduction: A college student wrote her mom the following letter: "Dear Mom: Sorry I haven’t written sooner. My arm really has been broken. I broke it, and my left leg, when I jumped from he second floor of my dormitory...when we had the fire. We were lucky. A young ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Preparing For The Next Leader

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Apr 18, 2023
     | 3,330 views

    This message emphasizes the importance of listening for Gods' leading when preparing to change leadership roles.

    Last week we began by talking about mentoring and how we affect other people's lives. We saw how Jethro impacted Moses’ life in his ministry. Moses’ ministry changed in his methods and I'm sure that he was grateful for Jethro's advice. People impact our lives sometimes more than we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Surprise, Surprise, Surprise Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on May 29, 2023
     | 2,213 views

    The one that had been the enemy of the church has now become the champion of the church.

    Surprise, Surprise, Surprise Text: Acts 9:20-31 Introduction 1. When I was growing up, my three favorite TV shows were the Beverly Hillbillies, the Andy Griffith Show, and Gomer Pyle USMC. There are certain lines from these shows that always make me think of them. Like the Beverly Hillbillies, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Hopelessly Devoted Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 24, 2022
     | 2,316 views

    Our goal as a church should be devotion to The Word, Fellowship and Prayer.A

    Hopelessly Devoted Text: Acts 2:42-47 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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    I Am The Light Of The World – Light In The Darkness – John 9 - Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Sep 2, 2022
     | 4,588 views

    Greater sin leads to greater darkness. A man in darkness can not find his way. The Lord would work in the light of the day with man’s darkness, so that the night of his darkness would become like the light of the day. Jesus is the Light of the World.

    I AM THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD – LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS – JOHN 9 - PART 1 THE INTRODUCTION: The very first mention for “I am the light of the world” is this one – {{John 8 v 12 Again therefore Jesus spoke to them saying, “I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    They Devoted Themselves

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 23, 2021
     | 4,432 views

    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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    Peace On Earth?

    Contributed by Brian Williams on Dec 18, 2022
     | 3,074 views

    Peace is not the absence of war or strife but the presence of God. Peace comes through personally knowing the person, that person is the Lord Jesus Christ.

    Today, the sermon topic is “Peace on Earth?” The biblical meaning of peace or “shalom” means far more than the absence of war or conflict. Shalom speaks of wholeness, completeness, of well-being, tranquility, prosperity, and security. Rabbinical texts speak of achieving peace on a social level, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    One New Humanity Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Oct 22, 2021
     | 1,809 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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    God's Plan Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Oct 1, 2021
     | 2,750 views

    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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    Peter's Vision: Breaking Down Walls Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 12, 2024
     | 1,959 views

    Let God change the way you see people. Stop looking at outward appearances or misguided mindsets and start looking at the heart that needs Jesus.

    Peter’s Vision: Breaking Down Walls Text: Acts 10:9-23 Introduction 1. Illustration: “Preacher isn't talkin' 'bout religion no more He just wants to praise the Lord People aren't as stuffy as they were before They just want to praise the Lord And it's very plain to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist