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  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    St. John Evangelist Vs The Gnostics

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 23, 2018
     | 2,903 views

    John emphasizes that the Word was made flesh, and pitched His tent among us, in His Gospel, chapter 1.

    December 27, 2018 Feast of St. John the Evangelist Every human movement begins with high ideals preached by an effective communicator. Thus Luther began by noticing and preaching against the corruption he saw in Rome. Our democratic republic took its original light from Thomas Paine. Jefferson and ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Stephen Belokur avatar

    1 John 1:1-4 - Know Jesus, Proclaim Jesus, Make Our Joy Complete! Series

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jan 8, 2019
     | 6,152 views

    The apostle John had a certain way of hammering his points home in the opening verses of his letters. What points were so important to John that he had to repeatedly emphasize them in these opening verses of this letter?

    1 John 1:1-4 Please stand as we read our newest memory Scripture together … 1 John 1:5-7 “This is the message we have heard from Him and declare to you: God is light; in Him there is no darkness at all. If we claim to have fellowship with Him and yet walk in the darkness, we lie and do not live ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    A Different Angle Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 14, 2019
     | 3,053 views

    Sometimes we need to strive to understand important truths more deeply. Sometimes we need to be admonished to stay true to those truths, and to interpret events through their filter. Sometimes we need to find our unity through these.

    A Different Angle Introduction to I John 1. Being well-intended does not always work. One blogger writes, “Today, I found out that shutting off the heat in the rental property my parents owned was a bad idea. The water froze and the pipes burst, causing the whole kitchen ceiling to fall down. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    1 John 1:5-7 - The Revealing Light Of God Series

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jan 18, 2019
     | 8,057 views

    God is Light. The Light is the great revealer of one's spiritual condition. There can be a disconnect between what we claim to be our spiritual condition and reality. The Light of the Lord reveals the truth.

    1 John 1:5-7 Please stand as we read our newest memory Scripture together … 1 John 1:5-7 “This is the message we have heard from Him and declare to you: God is light; in Him there is no darkness at all. If we claim to have fellowship with Him and yet walk in the darkness, we lie and do not live ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Forgiven Sinners In The Hands Of A Gracious God Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 21, 2019
     | 3,981 views

    As followers of Jesus Christ, we can never be completely pure in this life as He was pure. Just as we need showers, baths, or washings, so we need to address the stain of sin on an ongoing basis!

    Forgiven Sinners in the Hands of A Gracious God (I John 1:5-10) 1. President Harry Truman snuck into church one Sunday, and a reporter met him after church. The reporter asked Truman what the sermon was about. 2. “Sin,” the President answered succinctly. 3. “And what did the pastor say about ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Our Treasure In Christ

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jan 27, 2019
     | 5,305 views

    We live in an age of information, with great technological advancement. People have an opportunity to be more connected now than ever, but many are isolated and alone. They seek real peace and truth. This is found only in Jesus!

    Our Treasure in Christ 1 John 1: 1-4 As I read these verses I thought of the present condition of our world. We live in the most advanced age the world has ever known: an age of information, technological advancement, and increasing global dependence and interaction. In an age like this, one ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Love 1 John 1 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 3, 2019
     | 5,979 views

    Find the Word of Life by following the light this will lead us to love which will help us discover joy in the journey!

    Video illustration: Are you Amazed! Series: Find Joy in the Journey in 2019 Thesis of series: Joy needs to be experienced in the journey of life! But Joy, like any other attitude, can come and go. It is not guaranteed simply because we are born again believers. We must put ourselves in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Service For Gavin Xavier Sanford

    Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Feb 7, 2019
     | 3,267 views

    I delivered this eulogy in 2014 at the memorial service of my nieces baby boy who died a few days after birth. Thought I’d share it. I hope it blesses you.

    In times like these the first question we often ask is “Why?” And that’s a legitimate question that we’re going to answer here today. But first, let’s deal with what some people believe are the reasons why we are here today. During times like these, I’ve heard ministers say “God needed another ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Experiencing Life Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 29, 2019
     | 4,652 views

    When we experience Jesus we experience life.

    Experiencing Life Text: 1 Jn. 1:1-4 Introduction 1. Illustration: For many years British author C.S. Lewis had such a great difficulty in becoming a Christian. Religion in his culture was "faith without power". A blind religion that required learning without questioning and without a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • C. Philip Green avatar

    The Word Of Life Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 25, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,045 views

    If you want to truly live, experience Christ Personally and share Him with others.

    One summer evening, during a violent thunderstorm, a mother was tucking her little boy into bed. She was about to turn off the light when he asked with a tremor in his voice, “Mommy, will you sleep with me tonight?” The mother smiled and gave him a reassuring hug. “I can't, Dear,” she said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Walk In The Light

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 2, 2019
     | 6,878 views

    When you sin, realize that God is Light and be completely honest about yourself, trusting Jesus to defend you.

    Walk in the Light (1 John 1:5 – 2:2) 15 years ago (2004), Jerry Lynn was trying to figure out where he should put a hole in his wall for a TV wire. He went up to the second floor of his house and lowered his wife's small, digital alarm clock on a string through an air vent. He “thought he ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Walk In The Light Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 2, 2019
     | 5,396 views

    When you sin, realize that God is Light and be completely honest about yourself, trusting Jesus to defend you.

    15 years ago (2004), Jerry Lynn was trying to figure out where he should put a hole in his wall for a TV wire. He went up to the second floor of his house and lowered his wife's small, digital alarm clock on a string through an air vent. He “thought he could listen to the alarm, which he set to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Damon S Adams avatar

    Lessons In Life Series

    Contributed by Damon S Adams on Mar 30, 2016
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,151 views

    This is the first in a series of three messages based on 1 John and the themes - Life, Light and love. At the start of the letter John provides an introduction which presents Jesus as the fount of Life. Our understanding of life is found & fixed in Jesus

    Lessons in Life 1 John 1:1-4 Introduction The First Letter of John largely revolves around three connected themes - Life, Light and Love. When we take these three as essentially linked we have the call and basis to respond to error. Such as response is crucial as John clearly demonstrates in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Lessons In Light Series

    Contributed by Damon S Adams on Mar 30, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,913 views

    This is the second message in a series of three on the themes of Life, Light and Love in 1 John. The focus in this message is on the Light and the practical out-workings of being ain and of the Light.

    Lessons in Light 1 John 1: 5-10 Introduction Darkness and Light ; Truth and Error these concepts are under attack today and the church buys into the spirit of the age when it is more concerned about being politically correct than being faithful to the truth of God’s word. John 1:14 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    1 John: Living In The Light - An Introduction To The Book Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Apr 3, 2016
     | 6,139 views

    The Word of Life (introduction to the book) - 1 John chapter 1 verses 1-4 – sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Why did he write the letter? • He wants Christian’s to be satisfied: • Chapter 1 verse 4: • He wants Christian’s to be sinless: • Chapter 2 verse 1: • He wants Christian’s to be safe: • Chapter 2 verse 26: • He ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren