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    Jesus Explains The Law

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 11, 2017
     | 5,934 views

    Jesus explains the laws on murder, adultery and bearing false witness

    Intro If we could read a commentary on the Old Testament from Jesus Christ how would that be? Well, we actually have that in the Sermon on the Mount. Goal Let’s see the intent of the law by its author, the One who is God with us. Sermon Plan Let’s examine Matthew 5:21-37, the laws on murder, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Giving And Loving

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 16, 2017
     | 4,532 views

    an eye for an eye, insults, generosity, enemies, borrowers and God’s love

    Intro Did Jesus tell us to be as perfect as God? How is that possible? Goal Let us understand the measure of love God expects. Sermon Plan We will examine Matthew 5:38-48, an eye for an eye, insults, generosity, enemies, borrowers and God’s love. Matthew 5:38 “You have heard the law that says ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Beyond The Grave

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 26, 2017
     | 6,068 views

    The Transfiguration helps us look beyond our decaying, earthly existence to our metamorphosis into joyful, bright children of God

    Intro What does life look like beyond the grave? Goal Let’s examine our transformation now and its eternal result. Plan We will look at the transfiguration in Matthew 17:1-9 and its application in transforming our lives today. Matthew 17:1 Six days later Jesus took Peter and the two brothers, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Great Temptations

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 3, 2017
     | 5,655 views

    Let’s learn how Jesus battled temptations and won.

    Intro Life is filled with trials and temptations. Sometimes we fail. Jesus too was faced with great temptations, but he succeeded. Goal Let’s learn how Jesus battled temptations and won. Plan We will look at the testing of Christ in Matthew 4:1-11. Matthew 4:1-2 Led by the Spirit We read in ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Evangelism At The Well

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 19, 2017
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     | 9,976 views

    Let’s see that the Gospel flows from ordinary people who have had an encounter with Jesus.

    Intro What kind of people are able to spread the Gospel? Goal Let’s see that the Gospel flows from ordinary people who have had an encounter with Jesus. Plan Let’s examine John 4:5-42 and the woman at the well. John 4:5 Eventually he came to the Samaritan village of Sychar, near the field ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Who Will Never Die?

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 1, 2017
     | 4,409 views

    Let’s examine John 11:1-45, the resurrection of Lazarus and the One who dares to call himself “the resurrection and the life.”

    Intro What kind of life would we lead if we were guaranteed not to die? How would we live if we knew already that we were immortal? Goal Let’s realize that immortality is a reality in Christ. Plan Let’s examine John 11:1-45, the resurrection of Lazarus and the One who dares to call himself ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Yashá Na!

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 8, 2017
     | 2,745 views

    How does Palm Sunday introduce a new perfect government, the government of God?

    Intro Christianity teaches that God is love. Jesus showed this throughout his ministry culminating in the epitome of Godly love on the cross. Pontius Pilate is a caricature of all the false gods of the ancient and modern world. Jesus’ Palm Sunday parade into Jerusalem mocks false Roman gods and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Resurrection Faith

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 11, 2017
     | 3,295 views

    3 reactions to Jesus' resurrection

    Intro What is your reaction to the resurrection? Goal Let’s learn about some typical reactions to the resurrection. Plan We will look at John 20:1-18 and three reactions to Jesus’ resurrection. John 20:1-5 They Have Taken Away the Lord Mary Magdalene was from Magdala a wealthy town on Lake ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Awakening To Ministry Series

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 23, 2017
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     | 6,611 views

    As Jesus stood in their midst and proclaimed peace, Jesus was also about to send them forth.

    Intro When Jesus appeared to His disciples after His resurrection did He really establish confession to a priest? Goal Let’s understand what Jesus said and how it was understood in early church history. Plan Let’s look at John 20:19-31 and Jesus’ appearance to the disciples. John 20:19 Peace ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Awakening To The Bread Series

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 25, 2017
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     | 6,228 views

    The journey to Emmaus is a mystery. Along the way we meet a stranger and He explains the Scriptures to us. Then He breaks bread and the mystery is revealed.

    Intro The journey to Emmaus is a mystery. Along the way we meet a stranger and He explains the Scriptures to us. Then He breaks bread and the mystery is revealed. Purpose Let’s introduce the stranger who accompanies us on life’s journey. Plan Let’s look at Luke 24:13-35 and the mystery on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Blessings And Sorrows

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 6, 2016
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     | 6,999 views

    Let’s discuss four blessings and four sorrows from Luke 6:20-31

    Intro We should take several different baths each week. The obvious one is a bath for the outer body. A not so obvious bath is one for the inner body, by drinking an appropriate amount of clean water, rather than polluting our bodies with too much junk. Another not so obvious bath is for the mind, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    You Are The Church

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 13, 2016
     | 8,850 views

    The gates of hell will not destroy this church. Jesus said that in Matthew 16:18. When he said that, he was not talking about a building. He was talking about the people, because people are the church.

    Intro I’m going to utter a prophecy. The gates of hell will not destroy this church. Jesus said that in Matthew 16:18. When he said that, he was not talking about a building. He was talking about the people, because people are the church. Goal Let’s learn that real estate is not the ...read more

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    The Thanksgiving List

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 20, 2016
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     | 6,085 views

    Is there one thing that we can do in under and hour that gives a longer lasting and better quality lift for positive mental health than any drug? What about writing a list of things that we are thankful for?

    Intro Is there one thing that we can do in under and hour that gives a longer lasting and better quality lift for positive mental health than any drug? What about writing a list of things that we are thankful for? Purpose Let’s be thankful to God for each and every day, because we never ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Are We Ready?

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 27, 2016
     | 6,566 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: Independent/Bible

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    Repentance For Christmas

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 4, 2016
     | 5,401 views

    Let’s look at Matthew 3:1-12 and the idea of repentance as preparation for Christ.

    Intro A commercialized, materialistic Christmas disappoints us every year. We spend money we don’t have on gifts that our children don’t need and we end up raising unhappy and selfish adults who don’t appreciate the greatest Christmas gift of all. What we really need, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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