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    False Friends And Loving Enemies

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 10, 2016
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     | 6,176 views

    Who is the Good Samaritan?

    Intro 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. Purpose Let’s look at how even ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Delusion Of Self-Righteousness

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 23, 2016
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    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: Baptist

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    Blessings And Sorrows

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 6, 2016
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     | 7,488 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: Baptist

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    You Are The Church

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 13, 2016
     | 9,427 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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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Thanksgiving List

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 20, 2016
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     | 6,659 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: Baptist

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    Are We Ready?

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 27, 2016
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    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: Baptist

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    Repentance For Christmas

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 4, 2016
     | 5,919 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: Baptist

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    God With Us

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 18, 2016
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    Let’s look at Matthew 1:18-25, Joseph's dilemma, the meanings of Jesus' names and whether or not Mary remained a perpetual virgin.

    The Savior's Next Step for Our Church Acts 1:12-26 (Initial reading: vs. 8-14) Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - May 19, 2013 *This is last week's issue of "The Baptist Message," and the headline for this article is: "Hankins Delivers Sobering News to 2020 Commission." It tells us ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Peace On Earth

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 25, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,900 views

    Who did God invite to witness the most important birth on earth? We might be surprised.

    Intro Who did God invite to witness the most important birth on earth? We might be surprised. Goal Let’s understand that worldly importance is unimportant to God. He has very different values. Sermon Plan We will look at Luke 2:1-40, God’s guest list and peace on earth. Bethlehem Luke 2:1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Good News For Sheep

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 1, 2017
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     | 11,608 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Mystery Of Baptism

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 9, 2017
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     | 7,696 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Come And See

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 15, 2017
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     | 6,986 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wisdom Too Deep

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 17, 2015
     | 5,976 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

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    Come, Believe, Live

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 17, 2015
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    Let’s examine what eating bread means and how Jesus is the bread of life.

    Intro What is eaten but never totally consumed? How does eternal life transmit to us as we eat the bread of heaven? How does God want us to understand the bread from heaven? Goal Let’s examine what eating bread means and how Jesus is the bread of life. Plan We will read John 6:35, 41-51 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sense & Nonsense About Alcohol

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 17, 2015
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    May a Christian drink alcohol?

    Sense & Nonsense about Alcohol Intro May a Christian drink? What about what Paul said about not eating or drinking if it caused offense? What about alcoholics? What about Jesus turning water into wine? What about respecting each other when there are differences of opinion? The Gospel is Like ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist