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  • I. Grant Spong avatar

    Spong Vs Spong Part 1

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 22, 2020
     | 1,583 views

    The Church has been taken over by those who do not follow the faith once for all delivered to the saints. One of its chief proponents has been a member of my clan, John (Jack) Shelby Spong. Well, it’s time to rise up, defend the truth of the Scriptures and uphold the family name.

    The Church has been taken over by those who do not follow the faith once for all delivered to the saints. One of its chief proponents has been a member of my clan, John (Jack) Shelby Spong. Well, it’s time to rise up, defend the truth of the Scriptures and uphold the family name. Noted New ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Spong Vs Spong, Part 2

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 22, 2020
     | 1,742 views

    Are the scriptures the word of God? Can we believe the scriptures? What did Jesus believe?

    Are the scriptures the word of God? Can we believe the scriptures? What did Jesus believe? Word of the Lord What are the Scriptures? Are they the same as the word of the Lord? Writing that he understood the duration of the Babylonian captivity, Daniel refers to the Scriptures as the word of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Spong Vs Spong Part 3

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 25, 2020
     | 1,348 views

    What did Jesus say about the reliability of scripture? What was the attitude of the Bereans? Is pride a cause of apostasy?

    What did Jesus say about the reliability of scripture? What was the attitude of the Bereans? Is pride a cause of apostasy? Testimony of Jesus When moderns deny the reliability of the Scriptures, they undermine the very basis of belief in Jesus, because it is those same Scriptures which testified ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Spong Vs Spong Part 4

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 29, 2020
     | 2,227 views

    What is the word of God, or the word of the Lord, or similar phrases? Why is the Bible often referred to as the word of God? Is it a legitimate use of such phraseology? Does the Bible only contain the word of God? How is the phrase used in the Bible itself?

    What is the word of God, or the word of the Lord, or similar phrases? Why is the Bible often referred to as the word of God? Is it a legitimate use of such phraseology? Does the Bible only contain the word of God? How is the phrase used in the Bible itself? A Narrow Definition Some people try to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Spong Vs Spong Part 6

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 6, 2020
     | 1,400 views

    What should Christians do with disruptive heretics in their midst?

    God easily overcomes educated, intelligent, so-called wisdom that denies Him: “I will destroy the wisdom of the wise; the intelligence of the intelligent I will frustrate.” … Has not God made foolish the wisdom of the world? (1 Corinthians 1:18-20 NIV) How powerful is our God? Who dares to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Spong Vs Spong Part 5 The Hebrew Scriptures

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 1, 2020
     | 1,792 views

    What did Jesus and the Apostles say about the Hebrew Scriptures?

    What did Jesus and the Apostles say about the Hebrew Scriptures? Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them. For truly I tell you, until heaven and earth disappear, not the smallest letter, not the least stroke of a pen, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Tragedy Of Spongebob Squarepants

    Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Jul 29, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,050 views

    With ALL the false teachings going on today, this sermon shows Paul's warning and application to defend ourselves

    The Tragedy of SpongeBob Squarepants (All my sermons use illustrations from sermoncentral.com and all scripture is niv unless otherwise noted) When I was a young child I can remember coming in from trick-or-treat on Halloween night and hearing Orson Welles “War of the Worlds” and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How Long?

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on May 6, 2022
     | 1,108 views

    How long will we languish in our comfortable sanctuaries without seeking to follow Christ Jesus in affecting change?

    How Long? – John 10: 22 - 30 Intro: A story is told of an encounter between a new young pastor and one of the members of his session. After only his 3rd Sunday as pastor of the little country church, a member of the current Session appeared at the office door asking to speak to the pastor. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Divine Lessons From Spongebob Squarepants Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 1, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 306 views

    While at first glance, SpongeBob might seem like a simple, fun cartoon, beneath the surface, it offers valuable lessons about God and our Christian walk.

    Divine Lessons from SpongeBob SquarePants Introduction Today, we are diving into the whimsical world of SpongeBob SquarePants to uncover some profound spiritual truths. While at first glance, SpongeBob might seem like a simple, fun cartoon, beneath the surface, it offers valuable lessons about ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Title: "Christians Are Not Patsies To Be Sponged Off Of.”

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Nov 11, 2001
    based on 119 ratings
     | 5,366 views

    Year C. twenty-fourth Sunday after Pentecost November 18, 2001 Heavenly Father thank you for teaching us that Christian charity is doing for others what they cannot do for themselves or cannot do at the time. It is not enabling others to be dependen

    Year C. twenty-fourth Sunday after Pentecost November 18, 2001 Heavenly Father thank you for teaching us that Christian charity is doing for others what they cannot do for themselves or cannot do at the time. It is not enabling others to be dependent or lazy or idle or be busybodies because ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Pleasing The Lord

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Aug 19, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,169 views

    Pleasing God means more than sitting in church absorbing God's word like a sponge.

    Pleasing The Lord – Ephesians 5: 1 - 14 Intro: The story is told about a dog who often walked in his sleep. One night the dog wondered into a PetSmart saying to the attendant, “I’m a cat!” – “I’m a cat.” The attendant responded, “Yes sir, you are a cat.” The sleepwalking dog left and a patron ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Catching Fish With Jesus

    Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Dec 10, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 7,417 views

    A challenge to go fishing - for souls. quit being just a sponge that soaks up the Word of God. Let God squeeze you.

    Catching Fish With Jesus Matt. 4:18-22 and Lk. 5:1-11 Introduction Tonight I want to talk about fishing. As I look out into my audience tonight I can see a lot of fishermen. Some of you have been fishing for over fifty years. My dad wasn’t one for fishing and so I didn’t learn how to fish until ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Coming Of Christ Brings Me Joy

    Contributed by Jim Erwin on Dec 29, 2010
     | 3,592 views

    The coming of Christ brings me joy because He soaks up my sin like a sponge, and He helps me get a spiritual bailout.

    The Coming of Christ Brings Me Joy John 1:29-34 SLIDES 1, 2 Christ brings me joy because He takes away my sin. The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, "Here is the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world! (John 1:29 HCSB) SLIDE 3 – Sponge Bob VISUAL ILLUSTRATION ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Soak It In Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 6, 2001
    based on 75 ratings
     | 11,924 views

    When God’s time of refreshing comes we need to sit back like a sponge and soak in His outpouring of refreshment and even His time of cleansing which is also refreshing.

    Soak It In! Thesis: When God’s time of refreshing comes we need to sit back like a sponge and soak in His outpouring of refreshment and even His time of cleansing which is also refreshing. Illustration: Pour water on the sponge and the duck. Which one soaks up the water? One is open to receive ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Healing Rain Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 3, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 24,385 views

    When God’s time of refreshing comes we need to sit back like a sponge and soak it in. We need to allow a cleansing rain to flow over our lives and our hearts. When we open up our hearts to the Lord a healing rain washes over the wounds of sin and make us

    Healing Rain! Opening Video Illustration: Healing Rain by Michael W. Smith Thesis: When God’s time of refreshing comes we need to sit back like a sponge and soak it in. We need to allow a cleansing rain to flow over our lives and our hearts. When we open up our hearts to the Lord a healing rain ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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