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    Treasures

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 26, 2017
     | 8,682 views

    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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     | 7,888 views

    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
     | 8,462 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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    Forgiveness

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 16, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,334 views

    How often should we forgive?

    Intro, Purpose, Plan How often should we forgive? How much forgiveness do we need? What does it mean to forgive from the heart? Let’s explore the difficulty and necessity of compassion and mercy, forgiveness from the heart. We will look at Matthew 18:21-35 and what Jesus taught about ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Last

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 20, 2017
     | 7,448 views

    What kind of life do we lead when we put ourselves first, and others last? What kind of world encourages us to tread all over others and always be first? What would Jesus say about the first and last in society?

    Prelude, Purpose, Plan What kind of life do we lead when we put ourselves first, and others last? What kind of world encourages us to tread all over others and always be first? What would Jesus say about the first and last in society? Let’s examine the incredible blessing of following Jesus to a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Way Of Righteousness

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 28, 2017
     | 6,082 views

    How do we answer hostile questions about our faith? How do we know where the authority of God resides? Is the authority of God in our lives?

    Prelude, Purpose & Plan How do we answer hostile questions about our faith? How do we know where the authority of God resides? Is the authority of God in our lives? Let’s explore Jesus’ confrontation with religious leaders over His authority and the parable of the two sons in Matthew ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Fruitful Life

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 2, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,214 views

    Let’s look at the parable of the vineyard in Matthew 21:33-46 and what God requires.

    Prelude, Purpose, Plan What kind of faith is saving faith? Is saving faith without visible evidence or a faith that produces fruit? Let’s understand that Christians carry fruit for the kingdom. Let’s look at the parable of the vineyard in Matthew 21:33-46 and what God requires. Matthew 21:33 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Invites Us

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 10, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 14,641 views

    What is our response to God’s wedding invitation? What kind of clothing does God require?

    Prelude, Purpose & Plan What is our response to God’s wedding invitation? What kind of clothing does God require? What are we doing with the opportunity God has placed before us? Let’s see that our invitation to salvation has a twofold responsibility. Let’s look at the Parable of the Wedding ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Citizenship

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 16, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,451 views

    Ought Christians be good citizens? What’s the difference between love of country and idolatry of country? Is paying taxes participation in evil acts by governments?

    Prelude, Purpose & Plan Ought Christians be good citizens? What’s the difference between love of country and idolatry of country? Is paying taxes participation in evil acts by governments? Let’s understand that Christians are to be good citizens and paying taxes ought not be a moral ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Complete Love

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 29, 2017
     | 7,110 views

    Do we love God completely? How do we love God with our whole heart, soul and mind? What does it mean to love your neighbor as yourself?

    Prelude, Purpose, Plan Do we love God completely? How do we love God with our whole heart, soul and mind? What does it mean to love your neighbor as yourself? We are tempted to emphasize only one dimension of loving God. Let us learn of the more complete love taught by Jesus. Let’s examine the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    True Leadership

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 31, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,330 views

    When is religious authority right and wrong? How should we behave in an imperfect church? Should we quit church and return to the devil or stay and be a force for good?

    Prelude When is religious authority right and wrong? How should we behave in an imperfect church? Should we quit church and return to the devil or stay and be a force for good? Let’s look at Jesus’ blunt assessment of human religious leadership in Matthew 23:1-12 and see if we can learn a better ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Watchfulness

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 7, 2017
     | 10,073 views

    What must we do to prepare for Christ’s Coming? Should we closely follow world events, research prophecy and draw up wildly speculative timelines? Is there something spiritual that we should be looking at in ourselves?

    Prelude What must we do to prepare for Christ’s Coming? Should we closely follow world events, research prophecy and draw up wildly speculative timelines? Is there something spiritual that we should be looking at in ourselves? Our purpose is to learn how to prepare for His Coming. Our plan is to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Come Meet Jesus

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 22, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,300 views

    Have we ever wanted Jesus to show Himself? Would we like to meet Jesus? Have we been walking right past Jesus without recognizing Him?

    Prelude Have we ever wanted Jesus to show Himself? Would we like to meet Jesus? Have we been walking right past Jesus without recognizing Him? Purpose: Let’s find Jesus in the needy. Plan: Let’s look at the Judgment of the Nations in Matthew 25:31-46, the Parable of the Sheep and Goats. Story: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The 2nd Coming Series

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 29, 2017
     | 7,186 views

    What is the real hope of Christmas? Where is the peace on earth? Where is the good will towards men?

    Prelude What is the real hope of Christmas? Where is the peace on earth? Where is the good will towards men? Purpose: Let’s look at the hope of Christ’s coming. Plan: Let’s look at Mark 13:24-37 and why it is really good news. Preaching Mark 13:26-27 Christ is Coming Advent is a time of hope. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Clear The Road

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 5, 2017
     | 11,758 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