Sermons on Sponges:

Vision Of Eternity

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 26, 2019

What will life be like in eternity with God? Revelation 21-22 is an end-of-the-book description of a wonderful eternity awaiting the faithful.

What will life be like in eternity with God? Revelation 21-22 is an end-of-the-book description of a wonderful eternity awaiting the faithful. Revelation 21:1-4 reveals “a new heaven and a new earth” that God will dwell among His people, and there will no longer be any death, mourning, crying, or ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Unity

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 3, 2019

What does Christian unity mean? Does it mean that we agree on everything? Does it mean that we allow the sinful standards of the world to infiltrate? Jesus prayed for our unity. Let’s look at part of the long Lord’s prayer in John 17:20-26 and see what unity truly is.

What does Christian unity mean? Does it mean that we agree on everything? Does it mean that we allow the sinful standards of the world to infiltrate? Jesus prayed for our unity. Let’s look at part of the long Lord’s prayer in John 17:20-26 and see what unity truly is. Christian Unity Before we ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-26

Denomination: Baptist

When God's Spirit Leads

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 4, 2019

Who are the children of God? What advantage is there being led by the Spirit of God? How do we know we are being led by the Holy Spirit? Let's look at Romans 8:14-17.

Who are the children of God? What advantage is there being led by the Spirit of God? How do we know we are being led by the Holy Spirit? Led Romans 8:14 “For all who are being led by the Spirit of God, these are sons of God.” Are we led by the world and its values or the Spirit of God? If we are ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

A Father's Purpose

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 12, 2019

God has a gift for Christian father’s today, a rare gift, respect. What is a man’s purpose? What is a father’s role? Let’s look at Deuteronomy 6:1-9.

God has a gift for Christian father’s today, a rare gift, respect. What is a man’s purpose? What is a father’s role? Let’s look at Deuteronomy 6:1-9. Deuteronomy 6:1 “Now this is the commandment, the statutes and the judgments which the Lord your God has commanded me to teach you, that you might ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Freedom From Insanity

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 21, 2019

Can we be free from all the insanity and self-destruction in today’s world? Salvation is for every day and eternity. Let’s examine Jesus’ saving a gentile from his insanity in Luke 8:26-39.

Can we be free from all the insanity and self-destruction in today’s world? Salvation is for every day and eternity. Let’s examine Jesus’ saving a gentile from his insanity in Luke 8:26-39. Captive to Insanity Luke 8:26 So they arrived in the region of the Gerasenes, across the lake from ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:26-39

Denomination: Baptist

Cheap Talk And Lame Excuses

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 30, 2019

Should we forget everything to follow Him, or is it a question of priority? What priority does God have in our lives? Let’s learn about excuses in Luke 9:51-62.

Should we forget everything to follow Him, or is it a question of priority? What priority does God have in our lives? Let’s learn about excuses in Luke 9:51-62. Denying Jesus in Others Luke 9:46 Then his disciples began arguing about which of them was the greatest. 47 But Jesus knew their ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-62

Denomination: Baptist

Sent

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 1, 2019

The term Apostle can refer to the twelve disciples of Christ. Broadly it means anyone sent on a mission with a message. Let’s look at 70 or 72 others who were “apostled” by Jesus and what their mission was in Luke 10:1-11, 16-20.

The term Apostle can refer to the twelve disciples of Christ. Broadly it means anyone sent on a mission with a message. Let’s look at 70 or 72 others who were “apostled” by Jesus and what their mission was in Luke 10:1-11, 16-20. 70 Apostled? (vs 1-2) Luke 10:1 The Lord now chose seventy-two ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-11, Luke 10:16-20

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is My Neighbor?

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 10, 2019

Let’s look at how even enemies can become good neighbors? Let’s examine the Parable of the Good Samaritan in Luke 10:25-37 and see how it applies to us.

After World War Two the Allies helped former enemies Germany and Japan rebuild. The hatred did not last forever. Thanks in large part to Allied aid, former enemies became close friends and two of the world’s strongest economies were given life. Let’s look at how even enemies can become good ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Baptist

Too Busy For God

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 16, 2019

Hard work is a Christian ethic. But sometimes we need to just sit and listen, especially when the one doing the talking is Jesus. Let’s read the story of Mary and Martha in Luke 10:38-42.

Hard work is a Christian ethic. But sometimes we need to just sit and listen, especially when the one doing the talking is Jesus. Let’s read the story of Mary and Martha in Luke 10:38-42. Luke 10:38 As Jesus and the disciples continued on their way to Jerusalem, they came to a certain village ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

Tenacious Prayer

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 21, 2019

How tenaciously do we pray? May we ask for personal needs? Are we waiting to be worthy? Let’s learn to pray. We’ll look at Luke 11:1-13 verse by verse and some of what Jesus taught on how to pray.

How tenaciously do we pray? May we ask for personal needs? Are we waiting to be worthy? Let’s learn to pray unceasingly. We’ll look at Luke 11:1-13 verse by verse and some of what Jesus taught on how to pray. When Not If You Pray Luke 11:1-2a Now it came to pass, as He was praying in a certain ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Letting Personal Injustice Go

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 28, 2019

Let’s not spend our lives complaining about financial injustices. There is a better choice. What did Jesus say to a victim of financial injustice in Luke 12:13-21?

Let’s not spend our lives complaining about financial injustices. There is a better choice. What did Jesus say to a victim of financial injustice in Luke 12:13-21? What Life is Not Luke 12:13 Then someone called from the crowd, “Teacher, please tell my brother to divide our father’s estate with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

Serving Jesus

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 4, 2019

What good thing ought the church to be known for, but sometimes neglects? Let’s learn something that is a high priority for God, in Luke 12:32-48.

What good thing ought the church to be known for, but sometimes neglects? Let’s learn something that is a high priority for God, in Luke 12:32-48. Part 1 Luke 12:32 “So don’t be afraid, little flock. For it gives your Father great happiness to give you the Kingdom. Jesus said to his disciples, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:32-48

Denomination: Baptist

Good News For Sheep

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 1, 2017

What do sheep and goats and heaven and hell have to do with my life now?

Intro This is the sermon that nobody wants to hear. It is far easier to preach the Gospel than live the Gospel. This contains one of the most important lessons in the entire Gospel of Jesus Christ. Purpose What are our individual and national responsibilities towards the needy? Plan We will ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Baptist

Mystery Of Baptism

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 9, 2017

How can we differentiate between our preferences for baptism and Christ's commands?

Intro The Baptism of Christ was a forerunner to a ceremony which has become the norm for Christians. Baptism is also the subject of some division and much misunderstanding. Goal Let’s explore the mystery of baptism. Plan We will look at Matthew 3:13-17 and Jesus’ baptism. Matthew 3:13 Then ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Come And See

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 15, 2017

A lesson left for us by John the Baptist

Intro What are we here for? What is the purpose of the church? Goal Let’s understand how important pointing to Jesus is. Plan We will look at John 1:29-42 and John the Baptist’s example of pointing to the Lamb of God. John 1:29 The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Look! ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-42

Denomination: Baptist