Sermons on 1 John 1:1-2:17:

Who Do You Say You Are? Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Apr 30, 2012

The call upon the life of every believer is to live a life in the light God calls us to.

That little phrase ‘from darkness to light’ should be an accurate description of what has happened in the life of every Christian. 1 Peter 2:9 says, ‘But you are A CHOSEN RACE, A royal PRIESTHOOD, A HOLY NATION, A PEOPLE FOR God's OWN POSSESSION, so that you may proclaim the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-7

I'm Fallen But I Can Get Up Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on May 6, 2012

John shares about the justice of God and how it affects our eternity.

Message today is about justice. John shares in chapter two about the justice of God and how it affects our eternity. Comedian Tim Allen said some years commented, ‘I really feel safe, they have ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:1-2

If We Say..... Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on May 7, 2012

Can you spell SIN? M-I-S-T-A-K-E? It is pretty easy because it has a huge I right in the middle. That is the essence of sin. The holy trinity of sin is me, myself and I. Sin is our major problem, sin is why Christ had to com

Tonight we are going to look at a passage of Scripture that reveals to us a special word that has become almost a secret in modern churches. A certain lady died stood at the Gates of Heaven. The gate keeper appeared and said, “Hello. We’ve been waiting for you.” And she said, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:8-9

The Abiding Life Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Jun 4, 2012

Would you describe your spiritual life as an abiding life? Is your Christianity something you do at specified moments such as Sunday mornings or is it something you live out each day?

We are going to look at a passage in 1 John when John the Apostle gives a challenge regarding the kind of lives those he was writing to were living. This challenge helps us 2,000 years later to understand what the Christian life is supposed to be about. Would you describe your spiritual life as an ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:5-16

What Kind Of Pudding Does God Like? Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Jun 4, 2012

If you were told to prove that you loved God then what would you point to in your life? I go to church? I call myself a Christian? I tell God I love Him! Those are facts….you can’t deny a person goes to church or calls themselves some

If you were told to prove that you loved God then what would you point to in your life? I go to church? I call myself a Christian? I tell God I love Him! Those are facts….you can’t deny a person goes to church or calls themselves something or even makes certain ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-6

Retro Love: Bring It Back!!

Contributed by Charles Mims on Jun 9, 2012

Love, true love, Christ-centered love, punches holes in the darkness and never should be unfashionable. Retro love: Bring it back!

Retro Love: Bring It Back! June 10, 2012 1 John 2:7-11 New American Standard Bible (NASB) 7 Beloved, I am not writing a new commandment to you, but an old commandment which you have had from the beginning; the old commandment is the word which you have heard. 8 [a]On the other hand, I am writing ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Worldliness And God's Will

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jun 11, 2012

How to determine the will of God for your life.

“Worldliness and God’s Will” 1 John 2:15-17 1 John 2:15 Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. 16 For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Do Not Love The World

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jun 13, 2012

Long for the Lord not the things of this world.

September 16, 2007 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Long for the Lord not the things of this world. Focus Passage: I John 2:15-17 Supplemental Passage: Matthew 6:31 "Do not worry then, saying, ’What will we eat?’ or ’What will we drink?’ or ’What ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Obstacles To Grace

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jun 14, 2012

We all face obstacles that block the flow of God's grace in our lives. This message is a message given during a Walk to Emmaus weekend.

Obstacles to Grace Rev. Lynn Malone Toby Keith has a popular song right now that I have heard several people walk around either singing or humming the words. The song is entitled I Want to Talk About Me. Have you heard it? The words to the chorus go like this: I wanna talk about me Wanna ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:8-9

Denomination: Methodist

Women And Children Last Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Jun 18, 2012

For the church to become what it needs to be men are going to have not just be in the fort or even to just be at the walls. It has come time now to take our weapons and run to the battle instead of always waiting for it to come our way.

We live in a present day world that has challenges in almost every direction that you look. The search for answers is going on in most every part of the planet. Our own nation not only has prevailing issues but all of them seem to be heading more toward becoming worse rather than towards any type ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:12-14

Fellowship With Our Advocate

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jun 19, 2012

In order to walk like Jesus, we must first KNOW Jesus.

Fellowship With Our Advocate September 9, 2007 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: In order to walk like Jesus, we must first KNOW Jesus. Focus Passage: I John 2:1-6 Supplemental Passage: John 15:4-5 "Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Lust Of The Flesh Series

Contributed by Wendon Pettey on Jul 2, 2012

This first message in a series about temptations and how to deal with them, we look at the most obvious: the lusts of the flesh. We identify what they are, how they come against us, and what Scripture tells us to do about them!

KEY SCRIPTURE: 1 John 2:15-17 "Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17

Denomination: Church Of God

Changes

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jan 15, 2011

No matter how long we have been a Christian, we still need to be changing to be like Jesus

“I have resolved to stay married, because it is so great to find that one special person you want to annoy for the rest of your life.” The man from the mountains of Tennessee who found himself in a large city for the first time, standing ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:17

Denomination: Baptist

Knowing Jesus Moves Us To Love

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Jan 24, 2011

Our relationship with Jesus changes our relationship with one another. Parts: A. His word of truth calls for a response. B. His love shines out from us onto one another.

Text: 1 John 2:3-11 Theme: Knowing Jesus Moves Us to Love A. His word of truth calls for a response B. His love shines from out us onto one another Season: Epiphany 3a Date: January 23, 2011 Web page: http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/Knowing-Jesus-Moves-Us-to-Love-1John2_3-11.html ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Serving Jesus Series

Contributed by Mark Elkins on Jan 27, 2011

Why should I serve Jesus?

SERVING IS BEING SET FREE 1 Jn 2:3-6 Keeping our eye on Jesus, obeying, serving Him will keep us clean. It will keep us from sinning. Our mission statement is: “Loving Jesus, Loving Others, and Serving Both. Repeat that with me. This is why we are here. We, at New Heights, are in ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-6

Denomination: Baptist