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    Importance Of The 7 Feasts Of Leviticus 23

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 1, 2024
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    God has a plan, a long-range intricate plan. He does not improvise as things move along, for He moves things along at His pace in His way.

    The 7 Feasts of Leviticus and You (Leviticus 23) 1. The church board wanted a truly special speaker for today. So they decided to ask the man considered the best preacher in the state, but he said “no.” Then they decided to ask the most academically acclaimed speaker, but he said “no.” Then they ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Passover (Pesach) And Unleavened Bread (Matzoh)

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 1, 2024
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    Passover is about redemption and foreshadows that Christ died for our sin; Unleavened Bread foreshadows the reason Christ died for our sins is – to make us holy.

    The Feasts of Passover and Unleavened Bread (Leviticus 23:4-8) 1. Since we are discussing the seven original annual Jewish Feasts, we should begin with a Jewish joke. 2. It was a sweltering August day when all three Cohen brothers entered the posh Dearborn, Michigan, offices of Henry Ford, the ...read more

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    Shavuot: The Feast Of Weeks (Pentecost)

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 1, 2024
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    Pentecost foreshadows that during the church age, a new phase in God’s program has emerged: Jewish and Gentile believers are united in one body through the Holy Spirit -- and God uses them to labor in His harvest field.

    Shavuot: The Feast of Weeks (Pentecost) (Leviticus 23:15-23) 1. A Christian man and a Jewish man were debating which faith was best. The Jewish man argued, “We gave you the 10 Commandments.” The Christian responded, “Yes, but you can’t say we’ve kept them!” Many Christians are surprised to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Irritating God

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 3, 2024
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    We human beings can and do sometimes irritate God. When we fail to respect God properly, the result is not a pretty picture. Our attitude toward God affects our lives significantly.

    Irritating God (Numbers 11:1-35) 1. This older Jewish man was on the operating table awaiting surgery and he insisted that his son, a renown surgeon, perform the operation. As he was about to receive the anesthesia he asked to speak to his son. "Yes Dad, what is it?" "Don't be ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The New Covenant Via Jeremiah

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 25, 2024
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    Regenerate believers since the time of Jesus – including most of us -- have begun to experience the New Covenant; the nation of Israel will experience the New Covenant in the future. So what does this mean?

    The New Covenant via Jeremiah (Jeremiah 31:31-37) 1. My relationship to Social Security has changed. For years, I was required to contribute money for Social Security. 2. Now that I am retired, the Social Security Administration is sending money to me. 3. In a way, I have left the Old Covenant ...read more

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    Finishing The Race

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 1, 2022
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    From the time we come to know the Lord, we are running the spiritual marathon He has marked out for us. Our concern is both to run the race well and to develop the next generation of runners.

    Finishing the Race (2 Timothy 4:1-8) [Note: this was Pastor Ed Vasicek's retirement sermon after 43.5 years in continuous full time ministry and 39 years at Highland Park Church in Kokomo, IN) 1. People can justify just about anything, if they are quick enough. Today I have two ...read more

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    The Pastoral Challenge

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 24, 2022
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    Timothy was not technically a pastor; he was actually Paul’s “delegate.” Nonetheless, he approximated the pastoral role in that he was a shepherd. Timothy faced a number of challenges, as do modern pastors who are serious about the Word. Let’s look at a few of them.

    The Pastoral Challenge (I Timothy 4:6-16) 1. At a recent pastor’s retreat each minister in attendance was asked the following question: “How many people does it take to replace a burnt out light bulb?” The answers were as follows. 2.A Reformed Pastor responded, “None. If God wants the bulb ...read more

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    Shipwreck

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 17, 2022
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    We must maintain the right course and not assume the ship will steer itself!

    Shipwreck (I Timothy 1:18-20) 1 Things are getting bad in our world. 2. A shipwrecked mariner spent years on a deserted island, completely alone. Then one morning he sees a ship offshore and a smaller vessel pulling out towards him. When the boat grounded on the beach, the officer in charge ...read more

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    Part Two: Walking That Extra Mile

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 3, 2022
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    As a Rabbi, Jesus was interpreting and applying teachings from the Torah for His followers, addressing issues that were in rabbinic debate in this era.

    Part Two: Walking That Extra Mile Matthew 5:38-48 It was a sweltering August day in 1937 when the Cohen brothers entered the posh Dearborn, Michigan, offices of Henry Ford, the car maker. "Mr. Ford," announced Norman Cohen, the eldest of the three. "We have a remarkable invention ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Grace Within Boundaries

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 27, 2022
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    The theme or our text is walking the extra mile, grace within boundaries.

    Grace Within Boundaries (Matthew 5:38-42) 1. A Catholic priest, a Baptist evangelist, and an Assembly of God minister were in a row boat in the middle of a pond fishing. None of them had caught anything all day. The evangelist stands up, says he needs to go to the bathroom climbs out of the ...read more

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    Isaiah’s Little Apocalypse Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 19, 2022
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    God has a plan for us; but He also has an even more complex plan for history. History is heading to a conclusion and toward a purpose, His glory.

    Isaiah’s Little Apocalypse (Isaiah 24:17-23, 25:6-8, 26:19-21, 27:12-13) 1. A chauffeur had driven the chemistry professor to dozens of speaking engagements. He’d heard the same canned speech scores of times. He said on the way to another engagement, "Professor, I believe I could give your ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    "Off The Chart” Egos Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 12, 2022
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    Isaiah prophetically recalls the fall of Lucifer while addressing God’s judgment upon Babylon. Lucifer, whose name would be changed to Satan (“the adversary”) is conceptually linked to the arrogance of the King of Babylon.

    “Off the Chart” Egos Isaiah 14:3-20 1. Today’s joke is short, but one of my funnier jokes. I think I shared it last in 2005. Here goes. There is an old story about a pastor leaving a church. At his farewell dinner, he tried to encourage one of the pillar members, “Don’t be so sad. The next pastor ...read more

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    And He Shall Reign Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 5, 2022
     | 1,598 views

    Utopia on earth awaits the return of Jesus, because He will be the perfect absolute Monarch.

    And He Shall Reign (Isaiah 11:1-16) 1. During a service at an old synagogue in Eastern Europe, when the Shema prayer was said, half the congregants stood up and half remained sitting. The half that was seated started yelling at those standing to sit down, and the ones standing yelled at the ones ...read more

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    Setting The Tone For Jesus Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 29, 2022
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    Isaiah in 700 B.C. set the stage for what we believe as Christians today, a strong evidence for the truth of the Gospel and an encouragement to our faith.

    Setting the Tone for Jesus (Isaiah 7:1-17, 8:1-4, 9:1-7). 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 ...read more

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    A Disgusted God Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 22, 2022
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    God is patient, but His patience is limited. He can get to a point of disgust, disgust which is then followed by His wrath.

    A Disgusted God (Isaiah 5:1-30) 1. Mary received a parrot as a gift. The parrot was fully grown with a very bad attitude and worse vocabulary. Every other word was profanity. Mary tried to change the bird's attitude by constantly saying polite words and playing soft music, anything she could ...read more

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