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Light, Life, And Love
Contributed by Gregory Neill on May 31, 2007 (message contributor)
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1. The Real Life
Contributed on May 31, 2007
Lesson 1 in a series of expository lessons from 1 John
The Real Life 1 John 1:1-4 I. Introduction A. Reality or Fantasy 1. A Golf’s Therapy a) A golfer who had been badly went to a psychiatrist to help him relax. b) The advice was to play his normal round of golf, except use an imaginary ball. c) The golfer took the advice and on the first tee ...read more
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2. Walking In The Light
Contributed on May 31, 2007
Lesson 2 in a series of expository lessons from 1 John.
Walking in the Light I. Introduction A. Learning How to Race Walk 1. Judy Heller founder of ERO-FIT guide to race walking. a) First consult a doctor to see if you are ready for program. b) Stretch and warm up for 10-15 minutes. c) Hold head so that you are fixating 20 yards ahead. d) Bend ...read more
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3. The Test Of Knowing Him
Contributed on May 31, 2007
Lesson 3 in a series of expository lessons from 1 John
The Test of Knowing Him I. Introduction A. Tough Tests and Questions 1. A tough engineering test. a) A disassembled high powered rifle is in a box in a 10 by 10 room with a small door located on one wall. b) The instruction manual is written in Swahili. c) In ten minutes a hungry Bengal ...read more
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4. Because Of Him
Contributed on May 31, 2007
Lesson 4 in a series of expository lessons from 1 John
Because of Him 1 John 2:12-14 I. Introduction A. F.E. Marsh has enumerated some of God’s blessings: 1. An acceptance that can never be questioned. (Ephesians 1:6). 2. An inheritance that can never be lost (I Peter 1:3-5). 3. A deliverance that can never be excelled (2 Corinthians ...read more
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5. God's Children (1)
Contributed on May 31, 2007
Lesson 5 in a series of expository lessons from 1 John
Children of God Part 1 I. Introduction A. Waiting on Birth 1. Three expectant fathers were in the waiting room after their wives were “taken back because of potential complications.” a) After several anxious minutes, a nurse came from the operating room and called for one of the ...read more
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6. God's Children (2)
Contributed on May 31, 2007
Lesson 6 in a series of expository lessons from 1 John
Children of God (2) I. Introduction A. Chosen not Had 1. Children playing at school began to tease an adopted child. a) “You don’t have real parents,” one boy stated. b) Another chimed in, “You don’t know who your parents are.” c) The adopted child simply stated, “Your parents had you, but ...read more
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7. Assured Of Salvation
Contributed on May 31, 2007
Lesson 7 in a series of expository lessons from 1 John
Assured of Salvation I. Introduction A. Supreme Confidence 1. Former NFL Coach John McKay and former Alabama coach Bear Bryant were duck hunting. a) Bryant was well-know for being a dead shot. b) The men hunted for about three hours with little results. c) Bryant had ...read more
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8. Test Every Spirit
Contributed on May 31, 2007
Lesson 8 in a series of expository lessons from 1 John
Test Every Spirit 1 John 4:1-6 I. Introduction A. Harmonica Lessons 1. A young Texas engineer was sent to Ireland to work for two years. a) He accepted the assignment for the extra money that was needed to put a down payment on a house after his wedding. b) His fiancé remained in Texas to ...read more
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9. God Is Love
Contributed on May 31, 2007
Lesson 9 in a series of expository lessons from 1 John
God is Love I. Introduction A. What is love? 1. An unknown author answered the question in this way. a) Love is silence when your words would hurt. b) Love is patient when your neighbor is hurtful. c) Love is deafness when gossip flows. d) Love is thoughtfulness when others are ...read more
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10. Faith Is The Victory
Contributed on May 31, 2007
Lesson 10 in a series of expository lessons from 1 John
Faith is the Victory #10 of 11 Lessons from 1 John I. Introduction A. Valvano and Victory 1. Former NC State coach’s first college coaching job. a) He was 23 years old and coaching at a small school. b) He was known for his overwhelming desire to be victorious. c) A player finally got the ...read more
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11. Dealing With Sin
Contributed on May 31, 2007
Lesson 11 in a series of expository lessons from 1 John
Dealing With Sin I. Introduction A. Funny but Unclear 1. Quotes from Yogi Berra a) “Baseball is 90% mental and the other half is physical.” b) “Nobody goes there anymore, it’s too crowded.” c) “You got to be careful if you don’t know where you are going, because you might not get ...read more