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1. A Vision for Coca-Cola

Mark 1:29-39

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Gary Nicolosi

At the end of World War II, Robert Woodruff, president of the Coca-Cola Company from 1923 to 1955, had a mission. "In my generation," he declared, "it is my desire that everyone in the world have a taste of Coca-Cola." With a vision and dedication rarely matched in corporate American culture, Woodruff and his colleagues spanned the globe with their soft drink. Why is it all right for people to fe...

2. Doing Whatever It Takes

Mark 1:29-39

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Gary Nicolosi

In the United Methodist Church of Moore, Oklahoma (a part of metropolitan Oklahoma City), a young man in his late twenties by the name of Bill experienced a renewal of faith on a weekend retreat. When he returned to his church, Bill was determined to revitalize the Men's Group by reaching out to the young men in the community. He discovered that a lot of young men in his community like to gather i...

3. God’s Chosen

Mark 1:4-11

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Gary Nicolosi

Mike Barnicle, an award-winning print and broadcast journalist, told about a baby born to Mary Teresa Hickey and her husband in 1945. The parents came from Cork, Ireland. The baby was a Down's Syndrome boy. Mary Teresa held the baby tightly, saying, "He's ours and we love him. He is God's chosen one." The family lived in the Dorchester section of Boston. Their other boy was Jimmy. The dad died yo...

4. I Thought I'd Call

Mark 1:40-45

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Gary Nicolosi

There is a story about a New York City policeman investigating a case. Even before he finished dialing, he somehow knew he'd made a mistake. The phone rang once, twice – then someone picked it up. "You've got the wrong number!" a husky male voice snapped before the line went dead. Mystified, the policeman dialed again. "I said you got the wrong number!" came the voice. Once more the phone clicked ...

5. Pelicans Caught Unprepared

Mark 1:14-20

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Gary Nicolosi

I recently read an article about some pelicans in California. If you’ve ever seen pelicans in action, you know they’re great fishermen, or fisher-birds, I guess. These pelicans were hanging out near a fleet of fishing boats. The fishermen on the boats would pull into the little harbor, and clean the fish right on the spot, throwing the heads and the rest into the water. The pelicans picked up on t...

6. Whatever It Takes

Mark 1:29-39

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Gary Nicolosi

A motivational speaker once said there are two kinds of people in this world: those who say "whatever" and those who say, "whatever it takes." "Whatever" is the response of the shrug. It's a "who cares?" attitude, one of indifference and apathy. "Whatever it takes" is the response of the committed. It's a "can do" attitude that refuses to give up or give in. Think about those two responses when it...

7. What's Your Purpose in Life?

Matthew 25:1-13

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Gary Nicolosi

Josh McDowell tells about an executive "headhunter" who recruits corporate executives for large firms. This headhunter once told McDowell that when he interviews an executive, he likes to disarm him. "I offer him a drink," said the headhunter, "take off my coat, undo my tie, throw up my feet and talk about baseball, football, family, whatever, until he's all relaxed. Then, when I think I've got hi...

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1. A Vision for Coca-Cola

Mark 1:29-39

Illustration

Gary Nicolosi

2. Doing Whatever It Takes

Mark 1:29-39

Illustration

Gary Nicolosi

3. God’s Chosen

Mark 1:4-11

Illustration

Gary Nicolosi

4. I Thought I'd Call

Mark 1:40-45

Illustration

Gary Nicolosi

5. Pelicans Caught Unprepared

Mark 1:14-20

Illustration

Gary Nicolosi

6. Whatever It Takes

Mark 1:29-39

Illustration

Gary Nicolosi

7. What's Your Purpose in Life?

Matthew 25:1-13

Illustration

Gary Nicolosi

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