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1 John Series message 20
Text: 1 John 5:16-17
As the apostle wraps up I John, he mentions a most practical and powerful way to come alongside those who are straying. Praying for such people is a perfect fulfillment of the love others theme in I John. In this message, we examine not only our need to be faithfully praying for others, but practical ways to do this from Scripture.
1 John Series message 19
Text: 1 John 5:13-15
This week our passage addresses the confidence that we have as Christians. This is because we can know that we are born again and have assurance of our salvation. As we walk with the Lord and pray according to His will, He hears us. Having heard the testimony regarding Jesus Christ and our salvation, what an encouragement to be assured of our salvation!
1 John Series message 18
Text: 1 John 5:11-12
Last week we looked at God’s testimony about His Son Jesus: born of a virgin, He suffered for sinners, and reigns as King of Kings and Lord of Lords! This week, we'll look at God's testimony about us as we are, in Christ, by focusing on four specific phrases from I John 5:11-12. Reflecting on so great salvation brings a refreshing and encouraging perspective through the trials in life. What a comfort to know we are deeply loved and eternally secure in the One who spun the cosmos into existence and upholds all things by the word of His power!
1 John Series message 17
Text:1 John 5:6-10
This message centers around the word TESTIMONY. John references God's testimony about Jesus Christ, especially in regards to salvation. This week we'll focus on the testimony about Jesus in Scripture and next week we'll key in on God's testimony about us, now that we are born again.
1 John Series message 16
Text: 1 John 4:20-5:5
This will be our final week focusing on the love of God in our lives and how it impacts our relationship with others. A key truth from our passage is that we have OVERCOME through our faith in Christ. Your past does not define you, nor do your circumstances; you are victorious because you are in Christ. This perspective and indwelling power changes everything!
1 John Series message 15
Text: I John 4:17-19
To abide in God and to abide in love are synonymous. As we grow in Christ and walk with Him, we become mature in "agape" love. His perfect love casts out fear, and we stand ready to meet our Lord on Judgement Day without trepidation. We are assured of this as we see His own work of sanctification in our lives. So once again, love and obedience take center stage in John's thoughts.
Dan Bryant's Sunday morning message.
DBC Groundbreaking Celebration - Marking the start of construction of the new church building.
1 John Series message 14
Text: 1 John 4:13-16
John emphasizes the heart of the Gospel: love. Agape is a Greek word love, the kind of love which God shows us. We will do a parallel examination of Ephesians 3:14-19, which is a powerful prayer for believers in regards to comprehending the wonderful love of Christ.
1 John Series message 13
Text:1 John 4:7-12
Our passage for Sunday is one of the most sublime and majestic in the entire Bible. In one brief phrase, John paints a picture of how amazing God is. I John 4:7-12 shows us how the love of God ought to be visible in our own lives as we relate to others.
1 John Series message 12
Text: I John 4:1-6
This week John gets into why it is necessity to be discerning regarding the messages we pay attention to. There are many false teachers, who might be well-meaning and sincere, but ultimately don't know the truth. Others may intend to shake our faith. It can be intimidating when we think of what is against us. John provides us with direction to distinguish the truth from the lie and encouragement to stand strong. It all comes back to Christ.
1 John Series message 11
Text: 1 John 3:19-24
A key Biblical teaching on salvation is that we can know we are saved, forgiven, and going to heaven when we die. Not "I hope I make it", or "I hope my good outweighs my bad"... but, I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded... as Paul said. Many Christians have doubts about their salvation, or struggle to put their hearts at rest in His presence. 1 John is a wonderful book which addresses this very struggle with absolute authority. We will unpack what John has to say on this very important issue.
1 John series message 10
Text: 1 John 3:11-18
The apostle will remind us of the greatest act of love EVER: the Son of God laying down His life for us. It is impossible to minimize this profound act. What matters here is not just what He did, but WHO HE IS: the Son of God who appeared for the purpose of reconciling sinners like you and me to our Creator. It is this, the heart of Christianity, which inspires and compels us to live a life of love.
1 John series message 9
Text: I John 3:4-10
We saw previously that the expectation of Christ's return motivates us to walk in purity. Now John takes us back to His first advent - walking us through the core elements of the Gospel: what sin is, why Jesus came, and how His victory is manifest in our very lives. The content is rich and very much needed these days!
Text: 2 Corinthians 6:3-10
When I started our studies in I John, I was honing in on LOVE and OBEDIENCE. God's love for us and through us. Obedience to the truth and how that marks us as believers. As we've journeyed through together, I've been impressed with another theme: perseverance. God's Word is always perfect for His people at just the right time. We, corporately and as individuals, need to gain God's strength and perspective as we persevere through some challenging times. This Sunday we're going to park on that theme a bit and see what Paul has to say about endurance with the challenges he faced as he ministered the Gospel. Timeless phrases such as "dying, yet alive... sorrowful, yet always rejoicing" punctuate his personal testimony.
Special guest speaker Chap. Lt. Daniel Nichols
1 John series message 8
Text: 1 John 2:28-3:3
God's timing is so perfect. Our theme the past two weeks has been perseverance. Last week we saw the importance of persevering in the truth; building our lives on the Word of God and obedience to what He calls us to. It is freeing to live our lives with GRACE and to rely daily on His love. This weekend we will see that the strength of our perseverance comes from the certainty of Jesus' return.
1 John series message 7
Text: 1 John 2:20-27
John reminds us that many antichrists are active in today's world and we see the effects on a regular basis. God has given us His Spirit to live in us and lead us into all truth, as well as men and women gifted as teachers to help us understand and live God's principles. This message is to remind us that, just as we are to persevere in trials, we need to persevere in God's Truth.
1 John series message 6
Text: 1 John 2:18-19
John addresses the future antichrist as well as antichrists that are already among us. The focus, however, is on the perseverance of the saints. This is the third test of genuine faith; the first two were love and obedience. It is encouraging to keep in mind that it is God who works in you to will and to act according to his good purpose. Yet, we are charged to persevere in our faith through difficult times, finding our strength in Him. We'll give good encouragement for doing just that, and for helping us demonstrate perseverance for others.
1 John series message 5
Text: I John 2:15-17
Having affirmed the wonderful blessing of being God's children, John now urges us not to love the elements of this world which are temporary and contrary to godly living. This world and its trappings are passing away, but we will live forever! What a privilege to live with this eternal perspective!