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1 John
Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 17, 2005 (message contributor)
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1. A Confident Faith
Contributed on Jun 19, 2015
We can possess a confident faith if we are willing to listen to John!
INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Relationships can be difficult to maintain. • It can be easy to lose confidence in a relationship with people we know and can see, imagine how difficult it can be to have confidence in a relationship with someone you do not see and does not text you ...read more
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2. Confident Faith
Contributed on Nov 7, 2005
Confidence makes all the difference in our faith walk!
INTRODUCTION • What is it that will drive some to great things while others sit and do little of nothing? What will drive some to attempt to reach heights that seem to be unreachable? • What will cause that young man to ask out the beautiful young cheerleader while the other young man will not ...read more
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3. Hold On To Jesus
Contributed on May 22, 2015
WE need to hold on to something in life, how about trying Jesus.
INTRODUCTION • LONE SURVIVOR CLIP-Wingclips.com • SLIDE #1 • That was actual clips of Navy Seals in training from the movie Lone Survivor. • Have you ever felt like you were just holding on for dear life with your faith? • SLIDE #2 • You feel like you ...read more
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4. Who Do You Believe?
Contributed on Sep 30, 2005
We are called to test the spirits, we cannot blindly follow every teacher.
INTRODUCTION SLIDE #1 • When a person decides to go on a search for truth, a search to find God where do they turn? • If you are trying to grow in your relationship with Christ, where do you turn, who do you listen to? • When the critics attack our faith, when the liberal scholars launch ...read more
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5. The Blueprint For Brotherly Love
Contributed on Jun 12, 2015
John gives us the blueprint to follow!
INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • When one decides they are going to have a house built, they may go to a home builder to get it done. • One of the things the homebuilder should have is some plans or blueprints for building the house. • Can you imagine what kind of home you ...read more
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6. Walking In The Light
Contributed on Apr 17, 2015
John encourages Christians to walk in the light and he explains why we are called to do so.
INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • How many of us were afraid of the dark when we were little? How many of you still are? • In interview, Stephen King, horror author, was asked about daily writing routine. Said only wrote in morning. When asked if ever wrote at night, replied, "Are you ...read more
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7. Hold On!
Contributed on Aug 19, 2005
IF we are going to stay strong in our faith, there are some things we need to hold on to!
INTRODUCTION • Have you ever felt like you were just holding on for dear life with your faith? You feel like you have been struggling so much that you are just glad to make it through the day with your faith in tack? • SLIDE #2 You felt like you were dangling over a cliff • Last week we ...read more
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8. I've Fallen And I Can Get Up!
Contributed on Jul 1, 2005
God provides a way for us to get up after we stumble!
INTRODUCTION SLIDE #2 • I hope over the last couple of weeks as we have been looking at the book of 1 John that you are starting to feel the passion John has for Jesus and the passion he has to see that we live the best life possible for Him. • The message John has been sharing with us is one of ...read more
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9. Do You Know Me?
Contributed on Jul 22, 2005
Do you really know Jesus, is there a way to tell?
INTRODUCTION SLIDE # • What does Jesus mean to you? • Where is Jesus in your priority list? • What tangible difference if any does Jesus make in my life and is He supposed to make any difference? • Do I have a relationship with Jesus? Is Jesus more than just going to church, singing and ...read more
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10. The Testimony Of God
Contributed on Jul 17, 2015
WE have testimony from which one can base their faith.
INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Our faith should change our life. Our faith should change who we are, what we do, what we think, and how we think. • Faith is no small issue. Biblical faith is LIFE changing! • When we look at verse 5 we see how special faith ...read more
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11. Don't Be Fooled
Contributed on May 15, 2015
Even though the world is against you, do not be fooled into giving up your faith!
INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Sometimes for those in Christ it is hard to keep in mind that we are under attack on a daily basis. • Some of the attacks come from people we know, some from people we love, some come from the culture in which we live. • The media is on a ...read more
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12. Apple And Oranges
Contributed on Jun 5, 2015
The apple does not fall far from the tree. Our life will indicate which tree we came from!
INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • When you plant an apple tree, you do not hope that it produces a few oranges do you? You are not hoping for a mix of oranges and apples are you? • When I see an apple tree, I see apple pies and apple turnovers! • Oh, wait, I should not see that ...read more
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13. Living For Eternity
Contributed on May 8, 2015
If we are seeking eternity, we need to focus on Living For Eternity now!
INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • What do you want out of life? Do you want fast cars, a big bank account, and a vacation home somewhere? • Is there anything wrong with wanting these things? Not really, unless they over take your life. • Is our goal to get to heaven when our ...read more
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14. Faith Is The Victory!
Contributed on Jul 10, 2015
Our victory in life comes through our faith in Jesus!
INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • I am so glad to be here today. What a blessing it is to be able to share from God’s Word with you today! • Life is a joy, or it cane be a joy if it does not seem to be right now. • With that said, life can have its share of downs and ...read more
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15. Jesus Loves His Family, So Should You
Contributed on Jul 30, 2005
Jesus loves his family, so should we! It is not an option!
INTRODUCTION SLIDE #2 • Can anyone tell me what the most talked about subject in the bible is? According to the last Larry Burkett, it is love. Love is mentioned or referred to in some manner more than any other subject. • Why do you think this subject is written about so often? • Could it be ...read more
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16. Don't Be Fooled!
Contributed on Aug 13, 2005
Do not let the world trick you into leaving your Lord!
INTRODUCTION • I think it for Christians it is sometimes hard to keep in mind that we are under attack on an almost daily basis. • Some of the attacks we face are direct, coming from people we know, but more of the attacks we face come from the society in general. We see our faith being ...read more
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17. Transformational Love
Contributed on May 29, 2015
People can change us to an extent; however, God;s transformational love can chance us to the depths of our soul.
INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • What is one thing that can change the course for life for a person? What can change one who is selfish and self-centered into a person who loves and puts others first? • What is something that can change who and what we are? • What changes the ...read more
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18. Do You Want To Live Forever?
Contributed on Aug 6, 2005
Eternal life is only found in Jesus
INTRODUCTION SLIDE #1 • What do you want out of life? Do you want fast cars, a big bank account, and a vacation home somewhere? • Is there anything wrong with wanting these things? • Is our goal to get to heaven when our life is over or are we just sailing through life without giving our ...read more
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19. Awesome Faith
Contributed on Jul 24, 2015
Faith in Jesus is an AWESOME thing!
INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • We have hit on the subject of faith a couple of times during this 1 John series. Faith is a big issue and John speaks on the subject frequently. • Awesome- defined as: extremely impressive or daunting; inspiring great admiration, apprehension, or ...read more
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20. Blessed Assurance
Contributed on Sep 24, 2005
We need to know that God is with us even when we struggle!
INTRODUCTION SLIDE # 1 • Have you had those times when you were in real doubt as to your relationship with Jesus? You get to where your conscience starts to eat at you. • What is it that causes us to get that way? It could be that you are in the midst of a fierce battle with some sin you want to ...read more
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21. What Do You Know!
Contributed on Oct 29, 2005
You know more than you think. John gives us 3 simple things to know that will help our faith grow
INTRODUCTION • I have enjoyed our journey through the book of John. I hope this book both challenged and encouraged you in your walk with Jesus. • I believe there are times when we can get overwhelmed by all the things we should and need to know concerning our faith. • We can get so ...read more
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22. The Love That Changes Things
Contributed on Sep 3, 2005
God’s Love will change everything if we allow Him to love us!
INTRODUCTION SLIDE #1 • I hope that all who were able to come to Revival services came here this morning with a new or renewed passion for Jesus! • Today we are going to build on what we learned during Revival as we continue in our series in 1 John. • What is it that can change people? What ...read more
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23. Do You Know Me?
Contributed on Apr 24, 2015
There is a difference between knowing Jesus and KNOWING Jesus.
INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Today I want to talk about Jesus. Is Jesus the central part of your life, or is His simply on the periphery of your life? • What tangible difference does Jesus make in our lives? Is He even supposed to make any difference? • What it mean to ...read more
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24. The Apple Does Not Fall Far From The Tree
Contributed on Sep 10, 2005
Who we belong to will be easy to see, we are a chip off the old block!
INTRODUCTION • Have you looked out in nature and noticed that apple trees always produce apples? • When you plant an apple tree, you do not hope that it produces a few oranges do you? You are not hoping for a mix of lemons and apples are you? • When I see an apple tree, I see apple pies and ...read more
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25. Test The Spirits
Contributed on Jul 3, 2015
You cannot believe everything you hear. John gives us some tests we can apply with listening to others.
INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Truth is becoming a lost art in our country these days. • When a person decides to go on a search for truth, a search to find God where do they turn? • If you are trying to grow in your relationship with Christ, where do you turn, who do you ...read more
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26. The Demands Of Brotherly Love
Contributed on Sep 16, 2005
Brotherly love demands some things from us. Are we up to the task?
INTRODUCTION SLIDE #1 • In life, everything has demands. If you want children, when you have them, they demand a lot of time and a lot of money. • If you want a spouse, it will require a lot of time, effort and patience once you get one. If you want to be a good ball player, it will demand a ...read more
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27. We Know
Contributed on Jul 31, 2015
John reminds us of the things we know.
INTROUCTION • SLIDE #1 • I have enjoyed our journey through the book of John. I hope this book both challenged and encouraged you in your walk with Jesus. • I believe there are times when we can get overwhelmed by all the things we should and need to know concerning our ...read more
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28. Walk In The Light
Contributed on Jun 24, 2005
We are called to walk in the light
INTRODUCTION SLIDE #1 • How many of us were afraid of the dark when we were little? How many of you still are? • In interview, Stephen King, horror author, was asked about daily writing routine. Said only wrote in morning. When asked if ever wrote at night, replied, "Are you kidding? Not with ...read more
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29. The Faith Of An Overcomer
Contributed on Oct 15, 2005
We can base our faith on the reliable testimony of God.
INTRODUCTION SLIDE #1 • We talk a lot about faith and how faith in Jesus changes our lives. Our faith in Jesus is the thing that allows us to overcome the world. • Our faith helps us to overcome the sin that is so prevalent in the world. Our faith in Jesus changes everything about us. • I ...read more
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30. Faith Is The Victory
Contributed on Oct 7, 2005
Faith is the victory we have from God. We can overcome all with our faith!
INTRODUCTION SLIDE #1 • Life is very tough on us at times. I know there are some here who are having a rough go of it right now, you feel like you are powerless to deal with your situation, you feel defeated. • That is not a good feeling is it? Who wants to feel defeated before they even step ...read more