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    Outdone By A Brick Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 6, 2022
     | 2,398 views

    When we worship, we need to give God everything we have to give.

    OUTDONE BY A BRICK Text: Lk. 19:28-40 Introduction 1. Illustration: It was Palm Sunday but because of a sore throat, 5-year-old Sammy stayed home from church with a babysitter. When the family returned home, they were carrying several palm branches. Sammy inquired as to what they were for. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Falsely Accused Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 4, 2023
     | 2,129 views

    Like Stephen, we need to be bold in the face of opposition.

    FALSELY ACCUSED TEXT: ACTS 6:8-15 Introduction 1. Illustration: The author, Antonio Socci, claims the untold story of the 20th century is the murder of 45 million Christians, mostly at the hands of communist and Islamic regimes, and that massacres continue to this day. Drawing heavily from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    To Caesar You Shall Go Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 11, 2025
     | 191 views

    Our God is a sovereign God, who is in control of all things. Make sure He is in control of you!

    TO CAESAR YOU SHALL GO! Text: Acts 25:1-12 Introduction 1. "In prayer, you ask for things and give thanks for things. Why? Because you recognize that God is the author and source of all the good that you have had already, and all the good that you hoped for in the future. This is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    A Long-Winded Preacher Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Oct 18, 2024
     | 795 views

    The preaching of the Word is God is the center of our worship service, but we need to do what the message says and not just be hearers.

    A Long-Winded Preacher Text: Acts 20:7-12 Introduction 1. Illustration: “Preaching is effective as long as the preacher expects something to happen – not because of the sermon, or even because of the preacher, but because of God.” (John Hines). 2. Believe it or not, I’ve been accused of being a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Unity Of The Body Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 19, 2022
     | 2,761 views

    A wise Christian leader once said, "In essentials, unity; in differences, liberty; in all things, charity [love]." For any church to succeed there must be unity.

    Unity In the Body Text: Eph. 4:1-6 Introduction 1. Illustration: There can be union without unity: tie two cats together by their tails and throw them over a clothesline. There you will have union, but certainly not unity! 2. A wise Christian leader once said, "In essentials, unity; in ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    #6 We Believe In God's Grace Series

    Contributed by Doug Fannon on Aug 15, 2022
     | 2,312 views

    "Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound, that save a wretch like me!" All quotes from Scripture are from the NASB.

    Hymn before the message: "Amazing Grace" “Amazing Grace how sweet the sound that saved a wretch like me.” We love that hymn, and arguably one of the most beloved hymns in all the hymn book. John Newton wrote that hymn and many other. In the late 1700’s. John Newton was a an ordained ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Finishing The Work Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 13, 2025
     | 787 views

    As Christians, we all have a job to do, which includes telling people about Jesus, and showing them Jesus by the way we treat each other.

    FINISHING THE WORK Text: Acts 20:22-38 Introduction 1. The 1992 Summer Olympics featured two tremendously poignant moments. American sprinter Gail Devers, the clear leader in the 100-meter hurdles, tripped over the last barrier. She agonizingly pulled herself to her knees and crawled the last five ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Searching The Scriptures Daily Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 3, 2024
     | 1,089 views

    Read the Bible every day and let it change who you are so you can become who God made you to be.

    SEARCH THE SCRIPTURES DAILY Text: Acts 17:10-15 Introduction 1. Illustration: The Bible is something more than a body of revealed truths, a collection of books verbally inspired by God. It is also the living voice of God. The living God speaks through its pages. Therefore, it is not to be valued as ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Living In A Diverse Culture Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 19, 2024
     | 721 views

    Be willing every day for God to use you to tell people what’s so good about the Good News.

    LIVING IN A DIVERSE CULTURE – PART 1 Text: Acts 17:16-21 Introduction 1. A conversation I had recently with someone in the church struck me as very profound. He said, “I never knew that inviting people to church was so hard!” 2. The truth is, in the culture we are living in it has become harder ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Stephen The Martyr Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 6, 2023
     | 2,329 views

    We need to be led by the Spirit and not resist his leading.

    STEPHEN THE MARTYR Text: Acts 7:51-60 Introduction 1. Illustration: The author, Antonio Socci, claims the untold story of the 20th century is the murder of 45 million Christians, mostly at the hands of communist and Islamic regimes, and that massacres continue to this day. Drawing heavily from ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Detours, Dead Ends, And Dry Holes

    Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 24, 2025
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    God leads through detours, dead ends, and dry holes to grow trust, display His power, and sweeten life’s bitterness by the cross.

    Introduction — The Long Way Home Good morning, friends. Please, open your Bible to Exodus 13. God’s people have just left Egypt. After four hundred years of slavery, they’re finally free. You’d think that with the Red Sea behind them and the Promised Land in front of them, the route would be ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Doing Great Exploits PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 2, 2023
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     | 2,039 views

    This sermon encourages seeking God's wisdom and guidance to resist evil, act with divine direction, and accomplish great things through enlightenment from God.

    Good morning, friends. Welcome. We gather here today with open hearts and eager minds. We seek wisdom. We seek understanding. We seek truth. The truth that is found in the word of God. The truth that is our guiding light in times of darkness. Opening Scripture Reading – Our guide for today comes ...read more

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    We Are Blessed PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 19, 2023
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     | 1,128 views

    This sermon explores how God's bountiful blessings are available to all believers, in both life's highs and lows, and encourages finding happiness in God.

    Good morning, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. It is always a joy to gather together in the house of the Lord, isn't it? To lift our voices in praise, to bow our hearts in prayer, and to open our minds to the wisdom of His Word. And isn't it refreshing to know that no matter what we've faced ...read more

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    Jesus Is Presented In The Temple PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 21, 2023
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     | 1,421 views

    This sermon explores Luke 2:22-40, teaching us about dedication, discernment, and devotion, and encouraging us to see God in every detail of our lives. Key

    Good morning, beloved family of God. It's a beautiful day, isn't it? A day that the Lord has made, and we are here, gathered in His name, ready to receive His Word. The air is filled with anticipation, our hearts are open, and our spirits are eager. We are waiting, like empty vessels, to be filled ...read more

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    Have Thine Own Way PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 29, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,226 views

    This sermon encourages believers to trust in God's plan, allow Him to shape their lives, and follow His divine direction, even in challenging times.

    Good morning, dear friends. It is a joy to be here with you today, to share in the warmth of fellowship, the strength of faith, and the richness of God's Word. We are gathered here, not by chance, but by divine appointment, under the watchful eye of our Creator, our Father, our Potter. Let's turn ...read more

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