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  • I. Grant Spong avatar

    Cast Your Nets

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 30, 2019
     | 8,804 views

    Is anything holding us back? Let’s discuss putting the mistakes of the past behind us and moving forward. Let’s discuss how Jesus helped his disciples move forward after their failures in John 21:1-19.

    Is anything holding us back? Let’s discuss putting the mistakes of the past behind us and moving forward. Let’s discuss how Jesus helped his disciples move forward after their failures in John 21:1-19.[1] John 21:1-5 Afterward Jesus appeared again to his disciples, by the Sea of Galilee. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Clear The Road

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 5, 2017
     | 11,915 views

    How do we prepare for the Lord’s Coming? How did John prepare? How does the baptism of the Holy Spirit prepare us for His Coming? What do we need to clear out of our way back to God?

    Intro How do we prepare for the Lord’s Coming? How did John prepare? How does the baptism of the Holy Spirit prepare us for His Coming? What do we need to clear out of our way back to God? Purpose: To show how preparation was made for the highway back to God. Plan: We will look at John the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Kingdom Not Of This World

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 16, 2021
     | 1,976 views

    Is God’s kingdom meant to just rule in our hearts or is there more to it? Purpose: What is the truth of Jesus’ reign? Plan: Let’s see what Jesus had to say about His kingdom in John 18:33-37.

    Prelude Is God’s kingdom meant to just rule in our hearts or is there more to it? Purpose: What is the truth of Jesus’ reign? Plan: Let’s see what Jesus had to say about His kingdom in John 18:33-37. King of the Jews (vs 33) Then Pilate entered the Praetorium again, called Jesus, and said to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Out Of The World

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 10, 2021
     | 2,906 views

    In all the world’s religions and philosophies are there real alternatives or just varieties of the same worldly way of life? Let’s see that there are only two ways, God’s and the world’s. Let’s look at John 17:6-19.

    Prelude In all the world’s religions and philosophies are there real alternatives or just varieties of the same worldly way of life? Purpose: Let’s see that there are only two ways, God’s and the world’s. Plan: Let’s look at John 17:6-19. Out of the World John 17:6 “I have manifested Your name ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Easter & Mary Magdalene

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 12, 2022
     | 2,576 views

    It was early the Sunday morning of Jesus’ resurrection (John 20:1-18). That time of year, mornings could be a little chilly, so Mary probably wrapped herself up against the cool early air as she headed towards the garden tomb.

    It was early the Sunday morning of Jesus’ resurrection (John 20:1-18). That time of year, Jerusalem could be just over 20°C (about 70°F on the old scale) during the day. Early that morning it may have been about 10°C (50°F), so Mary probably wrapped herself up against the cool ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Let's Go Back To The Beginning

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Aug 13, 2025
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    Most people in the world today reduce Jesus to just a historical religious figure or some prophet of long ago. Some say he is a spiritual force, a wise teacher, or some kind of god among many other gods.

    Let’s Go Back to the Beginning By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - Most people in the world today reduce Jesus to just a historical religious figure or some prophet of long ago. Some say he is a spiritual force, a wise teacher, or some kind of god among many other gods. Others have ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Who Do You See Upon The Cross?

    Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Apr 14, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,283 views

    Good Friday: Behold the man; behold the king; behold your God. Gaze upon the man upon the cross and ask yourself "who do you see?"

    WHO DO YOU SEE UPON THE CROSS? I have made it a tradition these last four years or so to watch Mel Gibson’s movie The Passion. As Easter comes around each year I use tools like this movie to meditate upon what Jesus did for us. This year, however, something strange happened. For our movie club ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Jesus Gives Us Love Series

    Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Mar 6, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,149 views

    How is God glorified? By the fruit we bear. And how do we bear fruit? By abiding in Jesus. He is the vine; we are the branches. Apart from him we can do nothing. No root, no fruit.

    THERE IS A STORY told about a young pastor, fresh out of seminary, who was to give his first sermon to his new congregation. He had graduated with honors, and everybody who knew him was sure that he was on a fast track to notoriety as a great preacher. His congregation watched as he entered the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Final Thirst: A Look At Jesus' Last Words SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 840 views

    This sermon explores Jesus' statement 'I thirst'

    This sermon focuses on Jesus' statement "I thirst" from John 19:28-29. This saying is unique to the Gospel of John and holds deeper meaning than what meets the eye. John's Gospel is known for its depth and hidden layers of significance. In the first seven chapters, often referred to as the Book of ...read more

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    The Villain Series

    Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Aug 23, 2024
     | 640 views

    It is important for us to understand the role The Villain plays in the story. He is not a guy in red pajamas carrying a pitchfork. He is the very worst of enemies and life can be very confusing if we don’t take into account that there is a Villain in the story. - John Eldredge

    August 24, 2024 The Prologue concluded last week by telling us that Adam and Eve were naked, yet not ashamed. How long did this beautiful, peaceful, perfect situation last? We don’t know. God did not see fit to tell us the time span between the end of the Prologue and the beginning of the Big ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Two Promises

    Contributed by Nickolas Kooi on May 23, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,837 views

    The last words that Jesus gives His disciples are a two-fold promise. You will have tribulations and He has overcome the world. As Christians, we know and experience these two promises. An illustration is weaved throughout to bring these points to life.

    I love movies. I do, I really do. I always have and always will. I often fall asleep to them and literally seen some more times than I can count. I enjoy rewatching movies. Once I know the whole story, I love re-watching the movie to see how knowing the end changes how I see conversations, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Why Does God Need My Money? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 10, 2021
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,848 views

    One of my favorite YouTube personalities is Joe Scott ("Answers With Joe). I like him because he is a humble man who explains the deep things in understandable ways... but he also shared that he struggled with questions that made him skeptical - such as why God "needed" our offerings.

    OPEN: “YouTube” is a site where people can post videos they’ve either made or like, and some of those videos are grouped into “channels” (like a TV channel). I have my own channel where I’ve put songs I’ve sung by myself or with the SonShine Boys. Now some of these channels are more popular than ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jesus Makes Breakfast

    Contributed by Alan Butterfield on May 1, 2002
    based on 26 ratings
     | 7,238 views

    Significance of Jesus’ third post resurrection appearance to the Disciples, by the Sea of Tiberias (John 21). Comparing with Calling of Disciples in Luke 5:1-11

    Background We have Experienced Easter, the death and resurrection of Jesus. we are now within the 40-day period where the resurrected Jesus appeared, talked, ate and prepared people, in particular the Disciples, for ministry. Scripture verse an appendix to John’s gospel. see John 20:30-31 "Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Union With Christ In Prayer And Suffering

    Contributed by William Baeta on May 9, 2002
    based on 30 ratings
     | 8,016 views

    "And this is eternal life, that they may know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent" John 17:3

    Theme: Union with Christ in prayer and suffering Text: Acts 1:12-14; 1 Peter 4:13-16; John 17:1-11 Prayer is the heartbeat of the Christian life and it is therefore not surprising that Jesus spent a lot of time in prayer. In John 17, sometimes referred to as the “High Priestly” Prayer, Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Jesus' Baptism And Ours

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Jan 12, 2002
    based on 30 ratings
     | 7,487 views

    Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist to fulfill all righteousness. What does that have to do with me? Let’s see what the scriptures say.

    Jesus Baptism and Ours Mat 3:13 Then Jesus arrived^ from Galilee at the Jordan coming to John, to be baptized by him. 14 But John tried to prevent Him, saying, "I have need to be baptized by You, and do You come to me?" 15 But Jesus answering said to him, "Permit it at this time; for in this ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ