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Son Of Thunder To Champion Of Love
Contributed by Danny Nance on Mar 22, 2008 (message contributor)
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1. Guarding Your Loyalty To God
Contributed on Mar 22, 2008
Part of a series on 1 John, this sermon is a call to a steadfast commitment to God alone.
Guarding Our Loyalty to God — 1 John 5:21 As we come to the end of First John, we come to a surprising text. John doesn’t give one last word of encouragement to his people. No, he gives a new command, one that doesn’t seem connected to anything he has said in the letter. In our text, John told ...read more
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2. De We Really Know God?
Contributed on Mar 22, 2008
Series on 1 John, message is a challenge to examine one’s relationship with God.
Do We Really Know God? 1 John 2:3-11 Two men given same amount of land. Provided seed and tools. One gets to work. The other spends his time trying to be certain he has rightful deed (which he does). At the end of a year, which will have produced more, the one who was assured the land was his, ...read more
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3. Are We Listening To True Or False Prophets?
Contributed on Mar 22, 2008
Series on 1 John, this sermon demonstrates how John put the burden of discernment on believers; we have a duty to test the prophets.
Are We Listening to True or False Prophets? — 1 John 4:1-6 True and False exams: you can guess your way to an “A” — a 50-50 chance anyway. It’s so much better when you’ve studied, and know the material. ✦ All kinds of people claim to have a “word” from the Lord. ...read more
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4. The Confidence Of Love
Contributed on Mar 22, 2008
Series on 1 John: Love is the answer to our fears; a threefold look at love’s ability to conquer fear.
The Confidence of Love 1 John 4:16-19 Textual Statement: John wrote to a group of struggling believers that they could find confidence in a love relationship with God. Sermon Idea: We do not have to live crippled by fear! Man hid from Nazis 32 yrs Interrogative: How can we possibly hope to ...read more
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5. Now We Are The Children Of God
Contributed on Mar 22, 2008
Series on 1 John: call to really know who we are in Christ, and in knowing, persevere.
Now We are the Children of God — 1 Jn 3:1-3 An ancient Greek philosopher once said “Man, know thyself.” That may be easier said than done. How many of us really know who we are? How many are willing to look deeply within? Even among Christians, do we really understand who we are? Do we live like ...read more