Sermons on 1 John 1:8-2:11:

Do You Know Him

Contributed by Steve Taylor on Sep 4, 2017

Many people who come to church say that they know what the Bible says. They say that they know Jesus. They feel they know God. They know that they have a relationship with Him.” But is it so.

Let the Church say AMEN. Let the Church say AMEN again! You know, God is so good. He woke us all up this morning and safely allowed us to make it to his Church. • Even if your back hurts, you got up. • If your feet hurt, you got up, • If your week at work was stressful, you got up, • If you ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-6

Three Things God Is Unable To Do!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Oct 12, 2017

God who created all things, yet the Bible tells of three things God cannot do. In this sermon outline as we put forth that which our great God is unable to do reveals more of the greatest and love of God. He points to what He has done more than what He ca

THREE THINGS GOD IS UNABLE TO DO! God who created all things, yet the Bible tells of three things God cannot do. In this sermon outline as we put forth that which our great God is unable to do reveals more of the greatest and love of God. He points to what He has done more than what He cannot ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:8-10

Forgiven, Forgotten, Amen!

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Oct 15, 2017

How to know that your sins are forgiven.

"Forgiven, Forgotten, Amen!" 1 John 1:1-10 Scripture Reading 1 John 1:1 That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked upon, and our hands have handled, of the Word of life; 2 (For the life was manifested, and we have seen it, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Be A Barnabas - A Light Of Encouragement

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Nov 10, 2015

Encouragement means coming alongside and inputting courage. Where courage has faded away, encouragement is the putting back or refilling of courage. The leaders of the early church gave one man, Barnabas, the nickname "Son of encouragement".

For those not familiar with an Anglican Service there are three Scripture readings prior to the Message. The appointed Scriptures for this day are: 1 Samuel 1:4-20; Hebrews 10:11-25, and Mark 13:1-8 A married couple .....was asleep in bed on a stormy night ......when they were awakened by a loud ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-10, Hebrews 10:11-25

Denomination: Anglican

A King-Sized Comforter

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on May 21, 2017

Moments before Jesus' arrest, the Lord took time to explain to his disciples the coming Holy Spirit. For those followers of Jesus and for us, the Holy Spirit reminds us that God is for us, God is with us, and God is in us.

John 14:15-21 A King-sized Comforter Jesus shares today’s scripture with his disciples over the Last Supper. He knows his arrest is imminent, that he will soon be nailed to a cross, so all of his words here carry a weighty importance. He wants to reassure his disciples, to help them to keep going ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-21, 1 John 2:1, Matthew 28:20

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Ascension / What Does This Mean?

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on May 26, 2017

Every time Martin Luther would read the Scriptures he would ask the age-old question: "What does this mean?" We proclaim: "Christ has died, Christ is risen, Christ will come again!" So Beloved, "What does the Ascension of Jesus mean"? Updated May 2018.

Every time ... Martin Luther would read the Scriptures he would ask the age-old question: ...... "What does this mean?" I pray ... that you too .... Will ask that same question .... every time you read a portion of God's word, ......or meditate on the truth ... of the Scriptures. "What does ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:6-14, 1 John 2:1-2, John 14:1-3, Luke 24:49-51

Denomination: Anglican

The Ascension

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Jun 3, 2017

This message covers four reasons why the Ascension of Jesus into heaven was necessary.

Acts 1:9-11 INTRO: ¥ This past week the liturgical world celebrated the ascension of Jesus into heaven. ¥ Paint the Picture… ¥ Context: The ascension is the last, individual, earthly event of the Ministry of Jesus. It is the completion of the resurrection. He was raised, not only to renewed ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-3, Hebrews 7:25-26, Romans 8:33-34, 1 John 2:1-2, Philippians 2:8-11, 1 Corinthians 2:1-5, Ephesians 1:13-14, Ephesians 3:16, Romans 8:26-27, John 16:14, Acts 2:38, Acts 2:33, John 16:7, Psalm 37:28, Matthew 28:16-20, Acts 1:8, John 14:3, Acts 1:9-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

The Pursuit Of Excellence Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 8, 2017

Setting high standards in our lives is important as disciples of Jesus. Let's spend some time considering the pursuit of excellence in our daily lives.

The pursuit of excellence We continue in our preaching series on discovering our destiny, discovering your destiny. Across our group of churches, we are spending a few weeks preaching on how setting high standards in our lives is important as disciples of Jesus. This morning our theme is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:31, Colossians 3:23-24, John 3:16, Romans 5:8, 1 John 2:4-6, 1 Corinthians 15:58, Ecclesiastes 9:10, Philippians 1:9-11, 1 Thessalonians 3:12-13, 1 Thessalonians 4:1, Matthew 22:37-38  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Dead Man Walking

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jun 25, 2017

In some of the Prisons in the United States when a prisoner is taken to be executed the guard that is leading the procession continual shouts out, Dead man walking. Death came to us through sin; causing each human being to be a "Dead Man Walking"!

In some of the Maximum-Security Prisons in the United States ... when a prisoner is taken to be executed ... the guard that is leading the procession continual shouts out, ... "Dead man walking". It means, ...to clear the way ... to quiet down ... for this prisoner is on their last walk ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:9, Acts 2:38, Romans 6:23, Romans 3:23, 1 John 1:8, Hebrews 2:15, Romans 5:21, Romans 6:1-11, Romans 5:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

How To Get Free From A Stubborn Habit

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 18, 2017

Many sincere Christians are caught in a trap. They have a habit that is extremely hard to change, perhaps an addiction. This message talks about what it takes to break free.

John 10:10 6/19/16 Intro Jesus said (in John 10:10), “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full” (NIV).1 God’s purpose for every child of God is that we would live a rich, full, rewarding life. God wants you and me to enjoy ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10, 1 John 1:9, Luke 15:18, Jeremiah 29:13-14, Galatians 5:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

The Harvest Series

Contributed by Paul Basehore on Sep 29, 2015

We need to be made holy by cutting ourselves off from the world, and relying on our life in Christ to give us strength. If we don’t, we will rot and die.

Baking Bread: The Harvest Fall is in the air! It’s the end of September, the air’s getting crisp, and Starbucks has brought out their Pumpkin Spice Lattes. It’s glorious! Fall is my favorite season of all -- as the weather starts to get cooler, it feels like the whole world is ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 4:9-13, John 4:35-36, Revelation 14:14-20, Colossians 3:3, Colossians 3:5, Matthew 4:4, John 3:3, Matthew 28:19-20, Psalm 119:9, Matthew 6:6, 1 John 2:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Four Things You Will Very Likely Do In The Coming Year Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 8, 2018

I can guarantee that all of you will do most of the things I am about to enumerate, and I can pretty much suppose that most of you will do the rest. Here is your likely future for next year.

Four Things You Will Very Likely Do in the Coming Year 1. We tend to remember people who succeed in predicting the future, forgetting that for every “hit” there are many “misses.” 1) "Man will never reach the moon regardless of all future scientific advances." -- Dr. Lee DeForest, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14, 1 Corinthians 10:31, 1 John 1:7-10, Acts 2:42

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Conquering Confusion Series

Contributed by Kevin Baker on Jun 6, 2016

confusion--doubts--discouraged

Conquering Confusion 1 John 2:3-11 (read). As we continue our RISING ABOVE THE WORLD SERIES from 1st ,2nd ,& 3rd John we come to this passage today they gives us some key ingredients from moving from a hope so, think so, maybe so salvation and into a know so salvation. This is the John the beloved ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-11

Denomination: Baptist

Topic: Study Of The Epistles Of John

Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on Jun 9, 2016

ALL TALKS ABOUT THE LOVE OF GOD AND THE LOVE HE EXPECTS US TO SHOW TOWARDS HIM AND BRETHREN

BIBLE STUDY TOPIC: STUDY OF THE EPISTLES OF JOHN Introduction The author of this book is called John, son of Zebedee, Mark 1vs 19-20. He also authored the gospel of John, the book of Revelation 1John1vs1, Rev 1:1 He was a fisher man and one of the inner circle of Jesus which included Peter and ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Great Expectations Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jun 15, 2016

We will discover expectations we have of God. We will discover expectations God has of us.

GREAT EXPECTATIONS 1 JOHN 2:1-6 #expectations INTRODUCTION… Expectations An expectation is a strong belief that something will happen or be the case in the future. An expectation is a belief that someone will or should achieve something. We can have expectations about An expectation is ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ