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    God Cares For The Little Guy

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 25, 2018
     | 4,627 views

    Have you ever felt like you were unimportant? How do we treat those weak in the faith, the little ones?

    Have you ever felt like you were unimportant? How do we treat those weak in the faith, the little ones? Let’s understand Jesus’ attitude towards believers whose faith is still small in Mark 9:38-50. Do Not Hinder Mark 9:38-39 John said to Him, “Teacher, we saw someone casting out demons in Your ...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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     | 11,468 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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    In Exchange For Your Soul

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 2, 2017
     | 7,684 views

    Let’s discuss the value of the cross, losing ourselves to gain ourselves and living a holy life all from Matthew 16:21-28.

    Prelude, Purpose, Plan Have you ever suffered for doing good? Have you ever wondered if it was all worth it? Why do those who do evil seem to prosper? Is there any justice? Is evil really punished and good rewarded? Let’s realize that payday is coming, for good and evil. Let’s discuss the value ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Great Personal Offenses

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 7, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,872 views

    In every church in Christendom, we will eventually be confronted with some great personal offenses.

    Prelude, Purpose, Plan In every church in Christendom, we will eventually be confronted with some great personal offenses. How can we better deal with major conflict? Is conflict resolution always possible or even realistic? What can we do when our grievances are ignored? Why is conflict a part of ...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
     | 11,508 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
     | 7,728 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
     | 6,257 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
     | 11,652 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
     | 14,923 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
     | 6,636 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
     | 7,332 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
     | 7,597 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
     | 10,336 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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    Well Done!

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 14, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,458 views

    What does God expect us to do with what Heaven has given us? Do we take risks using our gifts or hide them for safekeeping? Why hasn’t God given to us all equally?

    Prelude What does God expect us to do with what Heaven has given us? Do we take risks using our gifts or hide them for safekeeping? Why hasn’t God given to us all equally? Purpose: Let’s see what God expects us to do with our gifts. Plan: Let’s look at the Parable of the Talents in Matthew ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wisdom Too Deep

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 17, 2015
     | 5,975 views

    Is there a food that we can eat which will let us live forever?

    Intro Is there a food that we can eat which will let us live forever? There is. It is bread from heaven. Goal Let’s discern the body of Christ. Plan Let’s discuss what John 6:51-58 has to say. 2 Views There are two popular views of Holy Communion: symbolic and sacramental. Many ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist