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    As The Spirit Leads Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Sep 22, 2023
     | 721 views

    When the Holy Spirit tells you to do something follow his leading. Remember, delayed obedience is disobedience.

    AS THE SPIRIT LEADS Text: Acts 11:27-30 Introduction 1. Illustration: Some of you know, and for those of you who don’t, you’re about to learn something new about your pastor, in the summer of 1982 I went to Europe as a missionary. The night before I was about to leave, some of my friends from ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Let's Go To Antioch Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Sep 22, 2023
     | 764 views

    If we want to grow as a church we have to go and tell people about Jesus, and then we need to teach them how to follow him.

    Let’s Go to Antioch Text: Acts 11:19-30 Introduction 1. Illustration: I heard a story about a guy who applied for a job as an usher at a theater in the mall. As a part of the interview process, the manager asked him, "What would you do in case a fire breaks out?" The young guy answered, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Reminder Of Grace Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Sep 22, 2023
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    God’s grace ought to remind us that we needed God’s grace, and now it’s our responsibility to share that grace with someone in need of it.Acts

    REMINDER OF GRACE Text: Acts 11:1-18 Introduction 1. This year in my daily devotions, I have been reading through the letters in the NT. I just finished 2 Peter; in it he reminded his readers of the need to be reminded on the elementary principles of the faith. 2. “Therefore, I will always remind ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Holy Spirit Fall Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 6, 2023
     | 603 views

    Will you respond to the Holy Spirit? Will you seek this baptism of power? If I offered you a million dollars, you’d take it. So, why not take this promise of spiritual power?

    HOLY SPIRIT FALL Text: Acts 10:44-48 Introduction 1. Illustration: Many of you have heard my testimony of how I came to Christ at a Christian concert. However, you may not have heard the rest of my testimony of how I was baptized in the Holy Spirit. It was about a year after my coming to Christ, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Fullness Of The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jun 28, 2023
     | 637 views

    The point is that Jesus’ death on the cross is for everyone. Therefore, our mission is to reach everyone, regardless of who they are or what they’ve done, with the message of salvation in Jesus.

    THE FULLNESS OF THE GOSPEL Text: Acts 10:34-43 Introduction 1. Illustration: "Another reason for the gift of tongues was to let the people know that the Gospel was for the whole world. God wants to speak to every person in his or her own language and give the saving message of salvation in ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Surprise, Surprise, Surprise Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on May 29, 2023
     | 1,217 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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    Your Prayers Have Been Received Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on May 29, 2023
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    2. God’s Word tells us that if we ask anything in Jesus’ name we will receive, therefore, we should believe God will hears us and our prayers of faith.

    YOUR PRAYERS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED Text: Acts 10:1-8 Introduction 1. Illustration: One of my favorite parts of our worship service is the time of sharing our praises, when we testify about ways God has answered our prayers. The reasons I like this time in our worship service is because it reaffirms ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Jesus Christ Heals You Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on May 12, 2023
     | 1,190 views

    Jesus still works miracles through us and in us if we believe.

    JESUS CHRIST HEALS YOU Text: Acts 9:32-43 Introduction 1. There are some well-meaning Christians who believe that the gifts of the Spirit have ceased. They teach the gifts of the Spirit were only for the apostles, and once the cannon of Scripture was completed, these gifts ceased. 2. I am not one ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Saul The Apostle Paul Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 20, 2023
     | 1,355 views

    God is in control of our lives, and we need to follow where he leads us.

    SAUL THE APOSTLE PAUL Text: Acts 9:1-19 Introduction 1. Illustration: Years ago, when I was a young Christian, my chief form of fellowship was Christian coffee houses. This is much different from what Christian coffee houses look like today. There would be refreshments, but the main goal of these ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Trying To Bottle The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 23, 2023
     | 1,186 views

    The Holy Spirit cannot be bottled, but he will go where he is welcomed.

    TRYING TO BOTTLE THE HOLY SPIRIT Text: Acts 8:9-25 Introduction 1. Illustration: Dr. John Maxwell said, “Manipulation is moving together for my advantage. Motivation is moving together for mutual advantage.” 2. The Holy Spirit was given to the Church for the benefit of the Church, not the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Stephen The Martyr Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 6, 2023
     | 1,265 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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    My Deliverer Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 1, 2023
     | 1,093 views

    It is essential that we embrace Jesus, our deliverer, as Lord of our lives.

    My Deliverer Text: Acts 7:17-37 Introduction 1. Joseph took his wife and her child, and they went to Africa To escape the rage of a deadly king There along the banks of the Nile, Jesus listened to the song That the captive children used to sing They were singin' a. My Deliverer is ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    God's Got This Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 18, 2023
     | 1,443 views

    In the troubles we have in life, God is there making a way when there seems to be no way.

    God’s Got This Text: Acts 7:9-16 Introduction 1. Illustration: God spared Joseph’s life, and through these adverse circumstances, that are recorded in our text, God is oversaw his safety. This is the sovereign purpose of God at work. The Midianites and the Ishmaelites only saw Joseph as a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Call Of Abraham Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 11, 2023
     | 906 views

    We are Abraham’s children only if we obey God in faith like he did.

    THE CALL OF ABRAHAM Text: Acts 7:1-8 Introduction 1. How many of us remember the old Sunday school song “Father Abraham?” The song goes like this “Father Abraham had many sons, and many sons had Father Abraham. I am one of them and so are you. So, let’s just praise the Lord!” 2. Abraham is known ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Falsely Accused Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 4, 2023
     | 1,068 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