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  • I. Grant Spong avatar

    Are We Ready?

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 27, 2016
     | 6,963 views

    Are we ready for his coming?

    Intro When will Jesus return? Goal Let’s learn that we do not know when Christ will return but that he will come back and we must keep watch. Sermon Plan Let’s discuss Matthew 24:36-44, prophecy and keeping watch. Matthew 24:36 “However, no one knows the day or hour when ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Shepherds And The Magi Series

    Contributed by Troy Horne on Mar 28, 2009
     | 12,427 views

    Looking at the shepherds and Magi response to Christ’s birth.

    "The Characters of Christmas: The Shepherds and The Magi" 1. The message within Christmas is that the Gospel is for everyone. I know this may seem a rather simplistic statement but as I have reflected on these past few weeks, I have come to realize more and more how true this is. Consider the ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Cheap Talk And Lame Excuses

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 30, 2019
     | 3,400 views

    Should we forget everything to follow Him, or is it a question of priority? What priority does God have in our lives? Let’s learn about excuses in Luke 9:51-62.

    Should we forget everything to follow Him, or is it a question of priority? What priority does God have in our lives? Let’s learn about excuses in Luke 9:51-62. Denying Jesus in Others Luke 9:46 Then his disciples began arguing about which of them was the greatest. 47 But Jesus knew their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Relentless Prayer

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 14, 2019
     | 4,648 views

    Do we persist with God? Do we give up praying too soon? Let’s learn that God encourages persistent, demanding prayers. Let’s discuss prayers for ourselves, aggressive prayer and God’s justice in Luke 18:1-8.

    Do we persist with God? Do we give up praying too soon? Let’s learn that God encourages persistent, demanding prayers. Let’s discuss prayers for ourselves, aggressive prayer and God’s justice in Luke 18:1-8. Persistent & Demanding Prayer Luke 18:1-5 One day Jesus told his disciples a story to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Letting Personal Injustice Go

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 28, 2019
     | 3,461 views

    Let’s not spend our lives complaining about financial injustices. There is a better choice. What did Jesus say to a victim of financial injustice in Luke 12:13-21?

    Let’s not spend our lives complaining about financial injustices. There is a better choice. What did Jesus say to a victim of financial injustice in Luke 12:13-21? What Life is Not Luke 12:13 Then someone called from the crowd, “Teacher, please tell my brother to divide our father’s estate with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Division Over Jesus

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 11, 2019
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     | 7,747 views

    Is conflict always avoidable? Is conflict always a sign of failure? Can good come from conflict? Let’s see how conflict is part of the Gospel message in Luke 12:49-56.

    Is conflict always avoidable? Is conflict always a sign of failure? Can good come from conflict? Let’s see how conflict is part of the Gospel message in Luke 12:49-56. Fire & Division Luke 12:49-51 “I have come to set the world on fire, and I wish it were already burning! 50 I have a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    New Year Resolution

    Contributed by Barnabas Park on Dec 28, 2024
     | 551 views

    It is important for us to make New Year’s resolutions every year and to live diligently, but what is even more important is the direction of our lives and our ultimate purpose.

    New Year’s Resolution: How Should I Live in the New Year? I asked the nurse at the dentist the day before last Friday, "Do you have any plans or resolutions for the new year?" I answered that I hadn't really thought about it, but I was trying to lose some weight. So, did you have any ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You Are Set Free

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 22, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,082 views

    Are we truly free in Christ or are we still in a state of bondage?

    You are Set Free Intro Are we truly free in Christ or are we still in a state of bondage? Goal Let’s learn that religious bondage is every bit as bad as slavery. Sermon Plan Let’s discuss Luke 13:10-17 healing, the Sabbath and freedom. Luke 13:10 One Sabbath day as Jesus was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Seeking The Lost

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 11, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,911 views

    How valuable are we to God? How valuable are those not yet in the church? I want us to learn that everyone is valuable to God. Let’s discuss a lost sheep and a lost coin from Luke 15:1-10.

    Intro How valuable are we to God? How valuable are those not yet in the church? Goal I want us to learn that everyone is valuable to God. Sermon Plan Let’s discuss a lost sheep and a lost coin from Luke 15:1-10. Luke 15:1 Tax collectors and other notorious sinners often came to listen ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Persistent And Demanding Prayer

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 11, 2016
     | 7,829 views

    Do we persist with God? Do we give up and not bother to pray because we do not believe that he will hear?

    Intro Do we persist with God? Do we give up and not bother to pray because we do not believe that he will hear? Goal Let’s learn that God sometimes will only hear persistent, demanding prayers. Sermon Plan We will discuss prayers for ourselves, aggressive prayer and God’s justice ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Brief Kiss

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 14, 2020
     | 2,013 views

    There are some things that seem impossible. Is peace really possible? The Word of God says that it is. One of the places where God’s Word gives us the promise of peace is in Psalm 85 where it says righteousness and peace will kiss each other.

    THE BRIEF KISS (Advent 2, 2017) Text: Psalm 85:1- 2, 8 – 13 "Integrity and wisdom: These are the keys to business success," the old man was telling his son. "By integrity, I mean that when you promise the delivery of merchandise on a certain day you must do so even if ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Jesus On Integrity Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 5, 2002
    based on 172 ratings
     | 34,487 views

    Jesus says that we are to be people of our word, or people of integrity.

    INTRODUCTION  Paul Harvey told a story of some young men who were late to class.  Four high school boys were late to their morning classes one-day. They entered the classroom and solemnly told their teacher they were detained due to a flat tire. The sympathetic teacher smiled and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Judgment Or Mercy; The Choice Is Yours Series

    Contributed by James May on Oct 10, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,359 views

    #8 in the Book of James study deals with the Holiness of God who will be the judge of all sin, as well as the mercy of God for those who obey his Word and accept Jesus Christ as Lord.

    8 Judgment or Mercy; the Choice is Yours Book of James Series By Pastor Jim May The Law of our Land says that a man is innocent until proven guilty. But it is not so with the Judge of the Universe; for God says that all men are guilty until they are made innocent through the blood of the Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    How Do We Know It Was Jesus? Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 23, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,527 views

    We are going to focus on the appearances of Christ in the Old Testament. But how do we know it was Jesus? We know because of the evidence we find in the New Testament.

    How Do We Know It Was Jesus? John 1:9-18, John 12:36-41, Luke 24:13-48 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Jan. 6, 2010 Old Testament Encounters with Christ *Over the next few weeks we are going to look at some of the Old Testament appearances of Christ. One preacher I looked at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hold On To The Holy Bible

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 25, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,214 views

    Keep holding on to the Word of God! 1. Because it is the surest source of truth (vs. 16-19). 2. Because it will be a shining light for your life (vs. 19). 3. Because it came from God's Spirit (vs. 20-21).

    Hold on to the Holy Bible 2 Peter 1:19-21 (Initial reading: vs. 16-21) Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - March 24, 2013 *Robert Leroe asks a good question: "Has the bookmark in your Bible moved lately?" (1) *Verse 19 tells us that we would do well to "take heed" to God's Word. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist