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    A Cup Of Cold Water

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 29, 2017
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     | 17,523 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: Independent/Bible

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    Rest For Our Souls

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 5, 2017
     | 6,334 views

    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: Independent/Bible

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    Receiving The Word

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 15, 2017
     | 5,668 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: Independent/Bible

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    Why Does God Allow Good And Evil In The World?

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 21, 2017
     | 6,720 views

    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: Independent/Bible

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    Treasures

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 26, 2017
     | 8,435 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: Independent/Bible

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    Conflict

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 17, 2016
     | 7,664 views

    Is conflict always avoidable? Is conflict always a sign of failure? Can good come from conflict?

    Intro Is conflict always avoidable? Is conflict always a sign of failure? Can good come from conflict? Goal I want us to learn that conflict is a part of the full Gospel message. Sermon Plan We will discuss Luke 12:49-56, a world on fire, family conflict and interpreting the times. Luke ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    You Are Set Free

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 22, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,473 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: Independent/Bible

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    Rethinking Community

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 29, 2016
     | 5,706 views

    Do Christians have a Christ-given responsibility towards the marginalized?

    Intro Our world has many marginalized people. The socially excluded lack access to housing, employment, healthcare, civic participation, and legal protection. Second class citizenship leads to poverty, crime, suicide, and drug addiction. The solution begins with something that Jesus taught, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Jesus Talking Tough

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 1, 2016
     | 3,931 views

    Let’s examine Luke 14:25-33 and the cost of being a disciple.

    Intro If church size is more important than faithfulness to Jesus, then here are 5 ways to build a mega church. 1) Promise that obedience to Jesus will improve your worldly stature. 2) Promise that people will not have to carry their own cross, because Jesus did. 3) Tell them not to use their ...read more

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    Seeking The Lost

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 11, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,383 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: Independent/Bible

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    Heavenly Purposes For Filthy Lucre

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 18, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,049 views

    What did Jesus teach about money?

    Sermon Intro Why is money referred to as filthy lucre? Because we all sin, all money is tainted by sin of some kind. Is filthy lucre usable for heavenly purposes? Goal Let’s learn that filthy lucre can be used for heavenly purposes. Sermon Plan We will discuss a shrewd manager and his ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Great Reversal

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 26, 2016
     | 4,496 views

    Do we even care? Or are we so busy accumulating wealth and looking for healing for ourselves, that we don't even see the destitute poor?

    Intro Are compassion and money incompatible? Goal Let’s learn how important God considers our care of the less fortunate. Sermon Plan Let’s discuss Luke 16:19-31, an unnamed rich man and a famous beggar, Lazarus. We will learn about the dangers of the hard-hearted, selfish use of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Faith Like A Mustard Seed

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 2, 2016
     | 9,124 views

    How much faith does it take to do great things for God?

    Intro Jesus had described true discipleship. The Son of Man had nowhere to lay his head. Those who put family first need to put the kingdom first. Wavering or looking back makes one not fit. The cost of following him is everything. We must carry our cross and give up possessions. How could anyone ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Persistent And Demanding Prayer

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 11, 2016
     | 7,523 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: Independent/Bible

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    The Delusion Of Self-Righteousness

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 23, 2016
     | 6,347 views

    Do we justify ourselves by comparing ourselves with others or do we compare ourselves with God alone?

    Intro Do we justify ourselves by comparing ourselves with others or do we compare ourselves with God alone? Goal Let’s learn that compared to God we are all pitiful and that God alone can make us justified. Sermon Plan Let’s discuss self-righteousness and self-justification in Luke ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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