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    Salt And Light Series

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 2, 2021
     | 2,501 views

    What do people with the beautiful attitudes described in the beatitudes do for the world? Let's look at Matthew 5:13-16.

    What do people with the beautiful attitudes described in the beatitudes do for the world? Salt Jesus describes them as being like salt. Matthew 5:13 “You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt has become tasteless, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Spirit Of Murder Series

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 3, 2021
     | 1,993 views

    Jesus said that He did not come to abolish the law or the prophets. What did He mean? What did He mean by the spirit of murder? Let's look at that topic in the Sermon on the Mount.

    Jesus said that He did not come to abolish the law or the prophets. What did He mean? These were the two main divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures. So then, the Old Testament will not be abolished, but fulfilled. What does fulfill mean. It can’t mean abolish, because Jesus said that He did not come ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Two Kinds Of Religion

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 3, 2021
     | 1,861 views

    Our churches will always be faulty, but God still works within His church? Purpose: How would Jesus judge today’s church? Plan: Let’s discuss two opposite ways that people operate within the church in Mark 12:38-44.

    Prelude Our churches will always be faulty, but God still works within His church? Purpose: How would Jesus judge today’s church? Plan: Let’s discuss two opposite ways that people operate within the church in Mark 12:38-44. Outward Show Mark 12:38-39 Then He said to them in His teaching, “Beware ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Spirit Of Adultery Series

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 3, 2021
     | 1,298 views

    What about those who can truly claim faithfulness in marriage, before and during? What did Jesus say?

    Like murder can exist in our hearts when we don't value other people's lives, how many of us have truly been unfaithful to a spouse? Probably more have been unfaithful before or during marriage than have committed actual murder, but what about those who can truly claim faithfulness in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spirit Of Lying Series

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 4, 2021
     | 2,691 views

    Today we make vows of marriage, pledges of allegiance, and take oaths of office or make oaths in court. What would Jesus say about this? What about lying?

    Today we make vows of marriage, pledges of allegiance, and take oaths of office or make oaths in court. What would Jesus say about this? Again, you have heard that the ancients were told, 'YOU SHALL NOT MAKE FALSE VOWS, BUT SHALL FULFILL YOUR VOWS TO THE LORD.' But I say to you, make no ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Spirit Of Justice And Handling Enemies Series

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 6, 2021
     | 1,326 views

    Let's look at two attitudes towards justice and enemies that come out of the law, and how Jesus taught the spirit and intent behind them.

    Let's look at two attitudes towards justice and enemies that come out of the law, and how Jesus taught the spirit and intent behind them. The Spirit of Justice A law of just compensation gave the value for repayment of a lost eye or tooth in an accident or altercation. But Jesus said not to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Motive Series

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 7, 2021
     | 2,551 views

    Motive has a lot to do with the spirit of the law? Let’s look at motive in three areas highlighted by Jesus.

    Motive has a lot to do with the spirit of the law? Let’s look at motive in three areas highlighted by Jesus. 1. Motive in Giving to the Poor Christians are to help the poor, but with what motive? This is a complementary passage to Jesus’ instructions to let our light (of good works) shine. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Attitudes About Money Series

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 7, 2021
     | 963 views

    We can lust for money or worry about it. Either way, Jesus has something encouraging to say about both.

    We can lust for money or worry about it. Either way, Jesus has something encouraging to say about both. 1. Materialism Is our attitude towards wealth one of the Spirit or of the world? A spiritual person stores up treasure in heaven by being generous to the needs of the Gospel and to the poor and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Spirit Of Judgmentalism Series

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 8, 2021
     | 1,250 views

    A popular mantra today is to exaggerate how we should apply Jesus’ caution against judgmentalism, by not even righteously judging evil lifestyles. Let's look at what Jesus actually taught about judging.

    A popular mantra today is to exaggerate how we should apply Jesus’ caution against judgmentalism, by not even righteously judging evil lifestyles. “Judge not, that you be not judged… Why do you see the speck that is in your brother's eye, but do not notice the log that is in your own eye? …” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prophecy Panic

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 9, 2021
     | 1,782 views

    Jesus often did not answer questions, but replied with more important comments. What’s the purpose of Jesus’ prophecy in Mark 13? Let’s discuss Jesus’ non-sequitur answer to his disciples’ question about when these things will be in Mark 13:1-8.

    Prelude Jesus would have frustrated modern reporters. He often did not answer questions, but replied with more important comments. Purpose: What’s the purpose of Jesus’ prophecy in Mark 13? Plan: Let’s discuss Jesus’ non-sequitur answer to his disciples’ question about when these things will be in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ask, Seek, Knock Series

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 11, 2021
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     | 2,738 views

    Jesus encourages us to consider the spirit of our prayers when we pray to our Father in heaven. Do we pray knowing that God is a loving Father?

    Jesus encourages us to consider the spirit of our prayers when we pray to our Father in heaven. Do we pray knowing that God is a loving Father? “Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives, and the one who seeks ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Golden Attitude Series

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 11, 2021
     | 1,288 views

    The golden rule is another way of saying the second of the great commandments, love for neighbor and gives a good motive for it.

    The golden rule is another way of saying the second of the great commandments, love for neighbor and gives a good motive for it. “Do to others whatever you would like them to do to you. This is the essence of all that is taught in the law and the prophets.” (Matthew 7:12 NLT) The two great ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Spirit Gives Life Series

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 11, 2021
     | 1,316 views

    So, what then is the spirit of the law? In part, it has to do with being a spiritual Jew.

    So, what then is the spirit of the law? In part, it has to do with being a spiritual Jew. “No, a true Jew is one whose heart is right with God. And true circumcision is not merely obeying the letter of the law; rather, it is a change of heart produced by God's Spirit. And a person with a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Kingdom Not Of This World

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 16, 2021
     | 1,824 views

    Is God’s kingdom meant to just rule in our hearts or is there more to it? Purpose: What is the truth of Jesus’ reign? Plan: Let’s see what Jesus had to say about His kingdom in John 18:33-37.

    Prelude Is God’s kingdom meant to just rule in our hearts or is there more to it? Purpose: What is the truth of Jesus’ reign? Plan: Let’s see what Jesus had to say about His kingdom in John 18:33-37. King of the Jews (vs 33) Then Pilate entered the Praetorium again, called Jesus, and said to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Second Coming

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 23, 2021
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     | 2,177 views

    How do we react to signs of the end of the age? How would Jesus encourage us to act regarding prophecy? Let's examine principles from Jesus’ prophecy in Luke 21:25-36.

    Prelude How do we react to signs of the end of the age? Purpose: How would Jesus encourage us to act regarding prophecy? Plan: Let's examine principles from Jesus’ prophecy in Luke 21:25-36. Distress “And there will be signs in the sun, in the moon, and in the stars; and on the earth ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist