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    Insults

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 21, 2017
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    How do we handle insults and family opposition to us being a Christian?

    Intro Are we men and women of God or mice? Do we stand for what is right or do we let the world push us around and tell us to be quiet about our faith? Goal Let’s learn to be courageous disciples. Plan Let’s examine Matthew 10:24-39 and how to stand up against opposition to our faith like ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Cup Of Cold Water

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 29, 2017
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     | 18,163 views

    How important is it to be a welcoming church? How thankful are we for those who receive us?

    Intro How important is it to be a welcoming church? How thankful are we for those who receive us? How do we receive Gospel preachers, each other, and newcomers? Purpose Let’s become more welcoming. Plan We will look at Matthew 10:40-42 and hospitality. 2 Kings 4:8-17 The Shunammite ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Rest For Our Souls

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 5, 2017
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    Where can we find rest from our heavy burdens?

    Intro What burdens do we carry? What does criticism of believers who are different from us do for us? Where can we find rest from these heavy burdens? Purpose Let’s find rest from the heavy burdens that we and others place upon ourselves. Plan Let’s look at what Jesus had to say about burdens ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Receiving The Word

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 15, 2017
     | 5,943 views

    Let us understand where we find genuine Christianity deeply within people’s hearts.

    Intro, Purpose & Plan Are our hearts downtrodden, like a well-worn path? Are our hearts hard, lacking stick-to-it-iveness or thorny, laden down with worldly cares. How can we learn to become like rich soil that receives the word of the kingdom and produces a rich harvest? Let us understand where ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Does God Allow Good And Evil In The World?

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 21, 2017
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    Why is there evil in the world and in the church?

    Intro, Purpose, Plan Why is there evil in the church? What about those who are sincere and have faith in God’s forgiveness through Jesus Christ? Let’s understand that the church is and will always be a mixture of good and evil, but those who are righteous by faith will shine. Let’s discuss the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Treasures

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 26, 2017
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    The kingdom of heaven is like treasures old and new.

    Intro, Purpose & Plan Do we have any special treasures? Do we own heirlooms from distant lands? Are our families among our greatest treasures? Do we treat the things of God as our greatest treasures of all? Let’s look at some special aspects of the kingdom of heaven. The Kingdom of Heaven is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Providence

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 2, 2017
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    When all we have is a few loaves and fishes, God can help us feed a multitude.

    Intro, Goal and Plan What can we do with meager human resources? Is there an answer in the Gospels? Let’s understand the invisible dimension of life, Jesus. Let’s examine Matthew 14:13-21, the miracle of feeding the 5,000 and see how it applies to us today. Matthew 14:13-14 He was Moved with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Doubt

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 7, 2017
     | 8,660 views

    Why do we have so little faith and so much doubt?

    Intro, Purpose & Plan Who do we look to for help when we seem to be all alone and in total darkness as life tosses us about? Let’s understand that the One who loves us will come to our rescue. Let’s look at the story of a small boat in a stormy sea in Matthew 14:22-33. Matthew 14:22-23 Go before ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    On This Rock

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 23, 2017
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     | 11,400 views

    Matthew 16:13-20 What does this passage actually say and not say to us?

    Prelude, Purpose, Plan Protestants, Orthodox and Catholics largely agree on perhaps 95% of the most important teachings of Christianity. Why do we drift from the message that Jesus taught into partisanship and graceless rivalry? For instance, how do we deal with the claim by Rome of exclusive ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Time Apart Series

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 13, 2018
     | 6,327 views

    Let’s see the value of quiet times apart for meditation and reflection on our lives. We will look briefly at Jesus’ wilderness experience before beginning His ministry, in Mark 1:9-15.

    Prelude What does fasting have to do with anything? Why should we take time apart before Easter? What is the purpose of Lent? Purpose: Let’s see the value of quiet times apart for meditation and reflection on our lives. Plan: We will look briefly at Jesus’ wilderness experience before beginning ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Religious Exhibitionism Series

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 14, 2018
     | 6,202 views

    Let’s explore our motives in public acts of worship.

    Prelude How should we give in public? How should we pray in public? How should we fast in public? Purpose: Let’s explore our motives in public acts of worship. Plan: Let’s look Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21 and Jesus’ discussion of public religious duties. Matthew 6:1-4 Public Giving Jesus said to let ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus' Most Difficult Words Series

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 21, 2018
     | 10,465 views

    Let’s look at Mark 8:27-38 and our call to a selfless life.

    Prelude The most difficult words Jesus ever spoke are NOT the ones that are hard to understand, but the ones that are easy to understand and hard to obey. Because being a true follower of Jesus is so difficult, early Christians took time before the most important season of the Christian year to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Is Our Priority Money Or Prayer? Series

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 27, 2018
     | 6,460 views

    Let’s examine John 2:13-25, the money changers in the temple and prayer.

    Prelude Is our priority prayer or money? Whether you are suspicious or selfish or give generously, what is the right use of money in the church? Purpose: Let’s understand that money will always be a cause for good and evil in the Church. Plan: Let’s examine John 2:13-25, the money changers in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Introduction To Preaching Series

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 27, 2018
     | 5,213 views

    What is the preacher's task?

    Introduction to Preaching! Let me introduce a series of lessons that will cover the gamut of preaching. The Gospel is the most important message on the planet. You, the preacher are a key individual in this heavenly enterprise. Few other people have the opportunity to affect the lives of people in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lesson 1: My Testimonial Series

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 27, 2018
     | 5,117 views

    An icebreaker or testimonial is a great first sermon. How do we begin?

    What is this Lesson’s Goal? This lesson will encourage you to talk about your spiritual journey. Do Testimonials Have a Purpose? When Paul the apostle wanted to encourage the churches in Corinth regarding endurance in the ministry of Jesus Christ, he mentioned his own example in 2 Corinthians ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist