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    We Can Be Wise! Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 17, 2013
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    Are we too mentally lazy to think? Being wise will help you rise!

    We Can Be Wise! (Proverbs 21:20-23) 1. I have always enjoyed funny last words. Here are a few: No, he doesn’t bite? Hey look a light at the end of the tunnel. "It's a dud! It's a dud! It's a du...". What does this button do? So, you're a cannibal. Are you sure the power is off? Pull the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Practical Faith Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 9, 2013
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    The way of wisdom is a marathon that requires endurance, balance, perspective, and nurturing good relationships.

    Practical Faith (Proverbs 21:16-19) 1. We all do silly things. On blogger recalls, “A couple years back my debit card expired. Of course, the bank sent me a replacement card ahead of time. Once I received it, I called the number to activate it, and stuffed it into my wallet after cutting up ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Social Creatures And A Social God Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 26, 2013
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    Human beings are social beings, as is God; therefore, we must learn both how society works and how we can honor God living among others.

    Social Creatures and A Social God (Proverbs 21:12-15) 1. We have descriptions for everyone. We are outgoing or introverted, type A or type B, gracious or controlling, wise or foolish, young or old, open minded or closed minded. 2. Did you hear about the dyslexic, agnostic, insomniac? He stayed ...read more

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    Dealing With What Is, Not What Should Be

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 20, 2013
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    We have to live life in the real world, not the ideal world. We need real help, not idealistic theories.

    Dealing With What Is, Not What Should Be (Proverbs 21:9-11) Tom, Dick and Harry returned to the hotel. Their room was on the top floor of a skyscraper hotel 99 stories high. Unfortunately for them, the elevator was not working. They came up with a plan to make their climb less painful. For the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    How Do You Think: Long Or Short Term? Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 12, 2013
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    Life is usually smoother if you make short term sacrifices for greater future benefit. Are you a short term or long term person?

    How Do You Think: Long or Short Term? (Proverbs 21:5-8) 1. Mankind has long recognized the importance of thinking ahead. 2. Take the story of the three pigs… 3. Jesus parable: man builds house on sand vs. on the rock 4. The conflict between immediate gratification and delayed gratification ...read more

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    Helpless With What We Do Best Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 29, 2013
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    Even in areas where we are confident, we are completely vulnerable. Our only real security comes through a relationship with God through Jesus Christ.

    Helpless With What We Do Best (Mark 4:35-41) 1. Applying for a job today is a science. Here are a few bloopers from job applications and resumes. • Application: How large was the department you worked in with your last company? “A: 3 stories.” • A resume listed a skill ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Spiritual Entrepreneurs Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 22, 2013
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    God wants us to invest his Word; how can we do this?

    Spiritual Entrepreneurs (Mark 4:21-34) 1. It is so easy to get wrapped up in our little worlds that we forget we are building an international Kingdom, the Kingdom of God. 2. Look how silly we act: FAIRBANKS, Alaska, July 19 (UPI) -- Police in Alaska said they arrested a man accused of punching ...read more

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    Reaction: How Do We Account For Jesus? Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 1, 2013
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    What is your response to this miracle working Jesus? The responses we saw years ago are still common today. Who understood him best?

    Reaction: How Do We Account for Jesus? (Mark 3:13-30) 1. A middle-aged, wealthy woman has a heart attack. While on the operating table she has a near death experience. She sees the angel at the gates and asks if this is it. The angel says no, she has another 30-40 years to live. She recovers, ...read more

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    It Takes All Kinds Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 28, 2013
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    he Pharisees who were bent on controlling life through rules, tedium, and withholding grace stood in sharp contrast to the common people who flocked to Jesus.

    It Takes All Kinds (Mark 3:1-12) 1. Do you think of yourself as a rational, reasonable thinker, or an emotional one? 2. Let me read this story from the AP: “The U.S. is simply abandoning tons of equipment because shipping it home would cost too much… Military planners have decided to ...read more

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    Jesus Raises Eyebrows: Biblical Over Traditional Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 13, 2013
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    Jesus was controversial because he was aligned with the truth and put God's Word and work above the inherited traditions that had accumulated over the centuries. So we should be bound by Scripture and mission.

    Jesus Raises Eyebrows: Biblical Over Traditional (Mark 2:1-28) 1. This week a bit of strange news came out of Minnesota: DULUTH, Minn., June 6 (UPI) -- A Minnesota woman says she didn't know she was pregnant until she went into labor while running a marathon. Trish Staine, 33, was on mile 9 of ...read more

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    Enough Is Enough: Too Much Ministry Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 3, 2013
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    Because Jesus lived on earth as a man, he typically experienced human limitations. His human side needed a balance between rest and ministry (work), and he was not afraid to say no.

    Enough is Enough: Too Much Ministry (Mark 1:29-45) 1. This last week was different. Marylu and I went to visit Bruce and Joyce Moore. 2. We met them in 1984, back when I was 27. They were still in Ecuador, and we would see them every or every other year. When Hannah was young, she dubbed them ...read more

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    A Potent Start Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 20, 2013
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     | 3,841 views

    Jesus was led by the Spirit, and so we should seek to be Spirit-led.

    A Potent Start (Mark 1:12-15) 1. Some people are never happy. A Jewish lady's grandson is playing in the water, she is standing on the beach not wanting to get her feet wet, when all of a sudden, a huge wave appears from nowhere and crashes directly over the spot where the boy is wading. The ...read more

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    Moms Who Cannot Be June Cleaver

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 13, 2013
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    Moms usually find themselves in less than ideal situations, but the calling to motherhood includes doing the best you can in your less-than-ideal environment.

    Moms Who Cannot Be June Cleaver (topical) 1. Not everyone has a gentle mom. A police recruit was asked during the exam, 'What would you do if you had to arrest your own mother?' He answered, 'Call for backup.' [myenglishpages.com] 2. Of course children perceive life quite differently from adults. ...read more

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    The Dawning Of Messiah’s Mission Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 6, 2013
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    Jesus ministry to serve and ransom mankind was not spontaneous, but well-orchestrated –as we see in today’s text. We can see at least three persons or categories involved in the early stage of his ministry.

    The Dawning of Messiah’s Mission (Mark 1:1-11) 1. The Church Father Iraneus,before 200 A.D., “Matthew also issued a written Gospel among the Hebrews in
their own dialect, while Peter and Paul were preaching at Rome, and
laying the foundations of the Church. After their ...read more

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    Mark Among The Gospels

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 29, 2013
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    The 4 Gospels were written by 4 different men with 4 different slants. Each of the 4 emphasize an aspect of Jesus personality, the well-rounded God-man, the Savior of all mankind.

    Mark Among the Gospels 1. Topher and Fire and Flood. The youth group is amazing. All of you who help stand. Who participate. 2. One goal of our youth ministry is to develop the faith and service of our youth. It’s about Jesus. 3. If you read the four gospels in order, you will probably notice ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible