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    Evil On All Sides Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 10, 2021
     | 1,579 views

    Evil is like a series of bombs scattered around our lives. If we are to diffuse them, it helps to understand them.

    Evil On All Sides! (Proverbs 29:5-7) 1. Do you ever feel like you are surrounded by idiots? One web site collected stories… I was signing the receipt for my credit card purchase when the clerk noticed that I had never signed my name on the back of the credit card. She informed me ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Dodging Decisions Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 21, 2021
     | 1,595 views

    What is often passed off as indecisiveness or propriety or procrastination is a dishonest attempt to keep from honoring what is right and fair. We can see Felix’s motives as an example. We can also see how God can use such red tape.

    Dodging Decisions (Acts 24:1-27) 1. So today we honor our graduates, and we honor our fathers. 2. I will honor our graduates with a joke: Why did Mary want to work at a Kentucky Fried Chicken outlet even though she'd received her B.A. degree? Because it had been on her bucket list for a long ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Citizenship

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 16, 2017
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     | 6,178 views

    Ought Christians be good citizens? What’s the difference between love of country and idolatry of country? Is paying taxes participation in evil acts by governments?

    Prelude, Purpose & Plan Ought Christians be good citizens? What’s the difference between love of country and idolatry of country? Is paying taxes participation in evil acts by governments? Let’s understand that Christians are to be good citizens and paying taxes ought not be a moral ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Paying Taxes

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 12, 2020
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     | 2,650 views

    Is paying taxes a participation in evil acts by human governments? What’s the difference between love and idolatry of a country? Let’s look at the moral dilemma of paying taxes in Matthew 22:15-22.

    Is paying taxes a participation in evil acts by human governments? What’s the difference between love and idolatry of a country? Let’s look at the moral dilemma of paying taxes in Matthew 22:15-22. To Pay Taxes Matthew 22:15-17 Then the Pharisees went and plotted how they might entangle Him in ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Vindication Of The Wise Believer Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 30, 2013
     | 4,495 views

    No matter what the trend, God and truth prevail in the end!

    Vindication of the Wise Believer Proverbs 21:28-31 1. Back in 1889, Sid and Leah's bull took sick and died, so they needed to go to the auction to buy a new one. Sid couldn't leave the farm because he was busy starting a farming equipment business, so Leah took the train to the city to buy a bull. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Insidious And The Godly Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 28, 2021
     | 1,049 views

    God’s providence can take us down winding paths, paths that involve dealing with insidious people, yet still accomplishing His will.

    The Insidious and the Godly (Acts 25:1-26:32) 1. Have you ever gotten a call from someone claiming to be from windows? Or how about a call saying it was the IRS and you faced going to jail if you didn’t make a payment? These scams, along with Ponzi schemes and other cons, can be described as ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Walking That Extra Mile: A Slightly Different Twist On Matthew 5:38-48 Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 1, 2002
    based on 201 ratings
     | 30,171 views

    The Sermon on the Mount appears to contradict so many other Scriptures unless viewed through the eyes of first century Judaism. No need to strain and squeeze to harmonize Jesus teachings here with His other teachings, the OT, or the rest of the NT. The

    Walking That Extra Mile: A Slightly Different Twist on Matthew 5:38-48 Note: If you are interested in more information about interpreting the Sermon on the Mount, please consider my book, "The Midrash Key" (by Ed Vasicek) available through Amazon.com Here is a LENGTHY introduction for the Bible ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Investing For The Future

    Contributed by Brent Manor on Jul 27, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,010 views

    If we invest our talents now, we have so much to look forward to.

    Matthew 25:14-30 I. Context This story is told in the middle of pages of Jesus talking about His second coming. From Ch. 24 v.1, to the end of Ch. 25, it’s all about the “End of the Age”, and His return to rule this planet, and look at our “accounts”. II. What’s a Talent? NIV notes it’s worth more ...read more

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    Denomination: Vineyard

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    Whose In Charge?

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Aug 29, 2011
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     | 2,249 views

    Jesus' trial before Pilate was a hodge-podge of differing desires. But they are all just background noise to what was really going on, and what God was using to bring about His purpose.

    Passage: Matthew 27:11-26 Intro: It’s very interesting to watch the wrangling in Washington these days. 1. debt-ceiling debate, a lot at stake. 2. we know that much going on “behind the scenes”, as people seek to gain the upper hand of power. 3. trade-offs, promises, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Gaining Your Bearings In Life Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 4, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,726 views

    Careful: Many of life's blessings can be enjoyed, but they carry with them the potential to work against you.

    Gaining Your Bearings in Life (Proverbs 18:20-24) 1. I was told that I had used the joke from last week's sermon just 4 weeks earlier, about the 2 Jews, the 2 Catholics, and the 2 Baptists stranded on an island. Oops. 2. So, to redeem myself, I will tell one only about two Jews stranded on an ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Little Story

    Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Jun 15, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 14,589 views

    This is about the parable of the guys fighting over the good seats.

    Let me tell you a story… The governor’s daughter was getting married. The governor had planned an elaborate wedding and reception. The reception was more than cake and punch. It was a seven-course meal. The governor rented a massive hall in which they would have the reception. The governor, ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    When It Comes To My Persona Series

    Contributed by Jeff Davenport on Oct 3, 2007
     | 2,570 views

    We spend a lifetime constructing our image only to find out that it’s realy not about me!

    It’s Not About Me… When It Comes To: PERSONA Matthew 16:13-19 Video Clip: “It’s All About Me” Singer One of the most evident ways we prove to the world and to the Lord, that it truly is “All About Me,” is through our Persona. DEFINITION: American Heritage Dictionary pl. defines personas as: The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Social Creatures And A Social God Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 26, 2013
     | 10,952 views

    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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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Joseph, Asking To Be Hated Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 4, 2019
     | 3,446 views

    If we concern ourselves with only ourselves, and we have no or little concern for how our words or actions impact others, we might get what we deserve.

    Joseph, Asking to Be Hated (Genesis 37:1-36) 1. When it comes to appreciating how good we have it, sometimes we do not realize it until we lose it. One college student wrote home: 2. "Dear Mom: Sorry I haven’t written sooner. My arm really has been broken. I broke it, and my left leg, when ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The End Is Near Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 25, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,909 views

    Like paratroopers who have been dropped behind enemy lines, Christians have a job to do in sometimes-unfriendly territory.

    The End is Near (I Peter 4:7-11) 1. AT&T fired President John Walter after nine months, saying he lacked intellectual leadership. He received a $26 million severance package. Perhaps it’s not Walter who’s lacking intelligence. Police in Oakland, California spent two hours attempting to subdue a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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