Sermons on kokomo: showing 16-30 of 58

Jesus: Exclusive And Complete Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 30, 2013

Jesus has a lot of competition out there, so true believers must chose to focus on Jesus, not additons or alternatives.

Jesus: Exclusive and Complete (Colossians 2:8-10) 1. Let me tell you about our Christmas experiences.... 2. Great to be back home in Kokomo, Indiana! 3. That first Christmas, Joseph and Mary had to be away from home, and would not return for probably two or three years... 4. Yet fewer Americans ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:8-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Please Restore Us! Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 1, 2016

God’s people are vulnerable, and sometimes they foolishly become sidetracked. The Psalmist seeks to plead his case by bringing up God’s special relationship to his people.

Please Restore Us! (Psalm 80) 1. When our kids were at home, we had a plastic swimming pool in the back yard. 2. One day, we went to the park and caught crayfish. We made the pool into a crayfish haven. 3. A couple of days later, we heard a noise from our kitchen window. We looked and off ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 80:1-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Please Restore Us! Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 15, 2016

God’s people are vulnerable, and sometimes they foolishly become sidetracked. The Psalmist seeks to plead his case by bringing up God’s special relationship to his people.

Please Restore Us! (Psalm 80) 1. When our kids were at home, we had a plastic swimming pool in the back yard. 2. One day, we went to the park and caught crayfish. We made the pool into a crayfish haven. 3. A couple of days later, we heard a noise from our kitchen window. We looked and off ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 80:1-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Contemplating The Burial: The Basic Facts" Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 31, 2003

There is a lot of teaching about WHY Christ died in the Scripture. There is a fair amount of teaching about the Resurrection. But the burial of Christ occupies a lesser role. Even so, keep in mind that it is one third of the Gospel. Although the Bible

"Contemplating the Burial: The Basic Facts" (John 19:31-42, Mark 15:42-47, Luke 23:50-56) 1. A man who died in 1997 has received a telephone bill from Sprint at his current abode -- the Hillside Cemetery in Auburn, Mass. "Our clients here don’t usually get mail," said superintendent Wayne ...read more

Scripture: John 19:31-42, Mark 15:42-47

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God Of My Youth

Contributed by James Powell on Dec 22, 2006

A little of my background

Ps 71:5 For thou art my hope, O Lord GOD: thou art my trust from my youth. David was speaking this with the confidence of the God of his youth will not leave him now as he gets up in Age. When you trust in God in your youth …..it makes it easier as you grow older and base your life on the living ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 71:5

Denomination: Holiness

When God Is Your Travel Agent Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 13, 2007

If the goal of your life is to avoid as many problems as possible, then don’t take a journey with God!

When God is Your Travel Agent (Exodus 15:22-27) 1. All of our lives are filled with uncertainty; Some of us accept that reality and adjust to the unforeseen as best we can. 2. Others frantically create rules or routines to give ourselves the sense that we have reduced life’s uncertainties -- ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:22-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Quest For Tranquility Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 28, 2014

The tension between our quest for tranquility and the pressures of responsibility and loving others is an inexact science, but we must do our best to seek the balance, which may be different for each one of us.

The Quest for Tranquility (Mark 6:45-55) 1. We had a great time in Virginia — suburban Washington DC — at Hannah’s wedding. 2. We love our new son-in-law and got to live next door to Luke and Sarah at hotel. 3. Family came from Chicago, and friends came from Kokomo. It was odd ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:45-55

Denomination: Independent/Bible

One Of Us Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 29, 2016

Even though angels are above humans, the human nature of Jesus was only temporarily below that of angels: Our salvation made His temporary humility necessary. That’s how much He loves you and me.

One of Us (Hebrews 2:5-18) 1. Some people make a big deal out of small problems, some of which they should actually find amusing: “Today, for our 25th anniversary, my husband and I had dinner on a cruise ship, a dinner we had been planning for months. Upon boarding, I realized the expensive ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:5-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

If We Are To Be Forgiving, Does This Mean We Shouldn’t Prosecute Criminals? Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 29, 2020

Are Christians free to prosecute lawbreakers?

If We Are to Be Forgiving, Does This Mean We Shouldn’t Prosecute Criminals? (topical) 1. “A man, convinced of a crime, was in court. The judge said 'Why did the police arrest you?' The man replied 'For shopping too early.' The judge said 'Well that's not a crime, how early ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7, Genesis 9:5-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Evidence Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 26, 2007

Once we have come to know Christ, the rest of our life should be spent in pursuit of spiritual growth as disciple of Jesus Christ. Let’s look at two of many reasons why this is so.

Evidence (2 Thessalonians 1:1-5) 1. I received a call from the Kokomo Perspective about my opinion regarding the movie, "The Golden Compass." 2. Although the movie is toned down from the books, the author of the series is an avid atheist with an anti-Christian agenda. 3. Many movies assume an ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Rx For The Soul - Relieving Stress Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 9, 2003

Stress is a common emotion in every person’s life, but God said we should not allow it dominate our lives and gave us, in the life of Jesus, an example of how to deal with the anxieties and worries that bring stress into our lives.

OPEN: An elderly mountain farmer had been involved in an accident between his mule-drawn wagon and an car driven by another man. Now, the farmer was suing the driver, claiming personal injuries as a result of the accident. When the farmer was on the stand, the attorney for the driver of the car ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:14-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Winning The Race Of Life Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 15, 2018

If you want to finish your life well, learn from the witnesses of the past; lay aside the weights of the present; and look the the Winner Himself -- Jesus, your Savior, Example, and Inspiration.

There is a legendary tale about the late Bear Bryant, who coached the University of Alabama football team from 1958 to 1982. In one game, with two minutes to play, he called on his slow-but-steady, fourth string quarterback. Bryant instructed him to run the ball up the middle and then punt. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Loving God And Others Midrashim Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 4, 2010

The Two Great Commandments -- loving God and loving others -- cannot be separated. Yet they can be contemplated because they are aimed in two directions.

Loving God and Others Midrashim (Deuteronomy 7:6-11 with John 3:16, 5:20-24, 14:21; Deuteronomy 10:18-19, Leviticus 19:18 with Luke 6:31, 10:25-37) 1. The World is changing. It used to be that the world’s tallest buildings were all in the U.S.; but not for quite some time. 2. DUBAI (AFP) – ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Concentrated Conversions And Pushing The Envelope Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 26, 2009

Sometimes God opens our hearts and minds to His will in increments.

Concentrated Conversions and Pushing the Envelope (Acts 9:32-43) 1. It seems that Philip had planted several churches around Joppa, and Peter was traveling to them to strengthen them and teach them. He came to an area near modern Tel Aviv, where our story takes place. Lydda is now know as Lud ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:32-43

Denomination: Independent/Bible

No Contest: God Is Greater Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 21, 2013

God’s assurance that he cares is not enough. We must also have a God who can do what he pledges to do.

No Contest: God is Greater (Isaiah 40:12-26) 1. You never know what is going to happen in life. For example, on Friday: Kokomo — A 12-year-old boy suffered serious injuries early Friday when he was hit by a vehicle at Berkley Road and Columbus Boulevard. The boy, whose name was not ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:12-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible