Resources by P. Mark Vucekovich
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Chicago UBF > Gospel and Acts > Luke 1:1-19
The Parable of the Tenants / Luke 20:1-19
- by P. Mark Vucekovich
- Feb 11, 2024
- 2459 reads
Do you ever think about your life’s foundation? What even is that? Many people live in the moment, just go with the flow, and...
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Chicago UBF > Gospel and Acts > Luke 19:28-48
Blessed is the King / Luke 19:28-48
- by P. Mark Vucekovich
- Feb 04, 2024
- 2032 reads
How do you feel about having a king? Many would say, “No thanks. What’s the use of a king, anyway? Kings only want their...
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Chicago UBF > Epistles and Revelation > Romans 8:1-39
2024 Special Series 3 - "Prayer" / "The Spirit Helps Us" / Romans 8: 1-39
- by P. Mark Vucekovich
- Jan 21, 2024
- 1819 reads
How do you feel about prayer? When some people pray, it sounds so eloquent. They use such an emotional affect, and so many words....
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Chicago UBF > Epistles and Revelation > 1 Peter 2:1-12
2024 Special Series 2 - "Identity" / Chicago UBF New Year KV / "Our New Identity in Christ" / 1 Pet 2:1-12
- by P. Mark Vucekovich
- Jan 14, 2024
- 1078 reads
Do you know who you are? Many would say, “Of course!” But who am I, really? Some try to find their identity in their...
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Chicago UBF > Gospel and Acts > Matthew 2:1-12
2024 Special Series 1 - "Worship" / We Have Come to Worship Him / Matthew 2:1-12
- by P. Mark Vucekovich
- Jan 07, 2024
- 1179 reads
Happy New Year! And Happy Epiphany Sunday! It’s the day Christians around the world celebrate the visit of the wise men to worship Jesus...
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Chicago UBF > Gospel and Acts > Luke 2:8-20
Christmas Series 4: "Joy" - Good News of Great Joy / Luke 2:8-20
- by P. Mark Vucekovich
- Dec 24, 2023
- 1083 reads
During this month of Advent, we’ve thought about the hope that Jesus gives, the peace he brings, and the love he shows. Today we’re...
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Chicago UBF > Epistles and Revelation > 1 John 4:7-12
Christmas Series 3: "Love"- God So Loved Us / 1 John 4:7-12
- by P. Mark Vucekovich
- Dec 17, 2023
- 1983 reads
Merry Christmas! The Advent season is just four weeks of the year when Christians around the world celebrate the birth of our Lord Jesus....
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Chicago UBF > Prophecy > Isaiah 54:1-17
Christmas Series 2: "Peace"- My Covenant of Peace / Isaiah 54:1-17
- by P. Mark Vucekovich
- Dec 10, 2023
- 2185 reads
Would you like to have peace? Most of us would say, “Yes, please.” But what is peace? Partly it means wars and conflicts ending....
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Chicago UBF > Prophecy > Isaiah 40:1-11
Christmas Series 1: "Hope"- And the Glory of the Lord Shall Be Revealed / Isaiah 40:1-11
- by P. Mark Vucekovich
- Dec 03, 2023
- 2050 reads
On the first Sunday of Advent, many Christians around the world meditate on the hope that Jesus brings. For you, is Christmastime hopeful? Wouldn’t...
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Chicago UBF > Gospel and Acts > Luke 19:11-27
Engage in Business Until I Come / Luke 19:11-27
- by P. Mark Vucekovich
- Nov 12, 2023
- 2063 reads
Who is Jesus to you? Many people don’t believe in him at all. But for some, it’s still not so clear. Some see Jesus...
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Chicago UBF > Gospel and Acts > Luke 19:1-10
To Seek and To Save The Lost / Luke 19:1-10
- by P. Mark Vucekovich
- Nov 05, 2023
- 4590 reads
Do you ever wonder why you’re here? Not just today, but in an ultimate sense? Some of us were born and raised here. Some...
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Chicago UBF > Gospel and Acts > Luke 8:15-34
Come Follow Me / Luke 8:15-34
- by P. Mark Vucekovich
- Oct 22, 2023
- 1223 reads
Are you good at following? Honestly, sometimes we prefer to be left alone. Or we’d rather do things on our own, with our own...
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Chicago UBF > Gospel and Acts > Luke 18:9-14
The One who Humbles Himself / Luke 18:9-14
- by P. Mark Vucekovich
- Oct 15, 2023
- 3749 reads
What do you think about yourself? Be honest. Many of us may think we’re pretty good. We may try to do a few good...
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Chicago UBF > Gospel and Acts > Luke 18:1-18
Always to Pray and not Lose Heart / Luke 18:1-18
- by P. Mark Vucekovich
- Oct 08, 2023
- 3391 reads
What gets you praying? Does someone have to ask you? It may take a severe problem to get us to really pray. We may...
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Chicago UBF > Gospel and Acts > Luke 17:20-37
When The Son of Man Is Revealed / Luke 17:20-37
- by P. Mark Vucekovich
- Oct 01, 2023
- 2947 reads
Can people around you tell what’s going on inside you? Some people are good at hiding their thoughts and emotions. Others wear their hearts...
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Chicago UBF > Gospel and Acts > Luke 12:11-19
Thankful Faith / Luke 12:11-19
- by P. Mark Vucekovich
- Sep 24, 2023
- 1623 reads
What would you say are the best times in life? Is it when you finally get what you want? Maybe it’s a big financial...
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Chicago UBF > Gospel and Acts > Luke 17:1-10
Unworthy Servants / Luke 17:1-10
- by P. Mark Vucekovich
- Sep 17, 2023
- 2468 reads
What’s more important to you, your actions or your motives? Couples argue about this. Sometimes, actions seem more important than motives. What if we ...
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Chicago UBF > Gospel and Acts > Luke 16:19-31
The Rich Man and Lazarus / Luke 16:19-31
- by P. Mark Vucekovich
- Sep 10, 2023
- 2879 reads
How do you view wealth and poverty? Most people see riches as a sign of blessing, and poverty as a sign of curse. If...
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Chicago UBF > Gospel and Acts > Luke 16:1-18
How to Use Our Wealth / Luke 16:1-18
- by P. Mark Vucekovich
- Aug 27, 2023
- 3272 reads
How do you handle your material things? Do you hoard them? Waste them? To many people, material things are no big deal. But in...
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Chicago UBF > Gospel and Acts > Luke 15:1-32
Lost and Found / Luke 15:1-32
- by P. Mark Vucekovich
- Aug 20, 2023
- 3571 reads
What are you most interested in? Some are into hobbies. Some love movies, music, sports or video games. Some are so devoted to their...
Articles by P. Mark Vucekovich
(USA) Wedding Bells and Blessings: Celebrating Victor and Abigail!
- by P. Mark Vucekovich
- Jun 24, 2026
- 357 reads
By Pastor Mark Vucekovich Our Chicago UBF community shared a beautiful, Spirit-filled milestone on Saturday afternoon, June 13, as we witnessed the wedding of...
Updates & Prayer Topics on the UBF Ministries in North America
- by P. Mark Vucekovich
- Jul 17, 2024
- 2638 reads
Here are some updates on the UBF ministries in North America: Our main prayer topic is to raise spiritual leaders for the world and...