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  • Abraham Shanklin avatar

    The Test Of Spiritual Maturity

    Contributed by Abraham Shanklin on Jan 31, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 11,217 views

    John’s epistle has reminded us to exercise love (1 John 2:7–11)—the right kind of love. Now it warns us that there is a wrong kind of love, a love that God hates. This is love for what the Bible calls “the world.”

    The Test of Spiritual Maturity Scripture Reference: 1 John 2:12 – 17 Introduction A group of first-graders had just completed a tour of a hospital, and the nurse who had directed them was asking for questions. Immediately a hand went up. “How come the people who work here are always washing their ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Bradley Boydston avatar

    Getting The Definitions Right

    Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Nov 26, 2002
    based on 63 ratings
     | 2,162 views

    Fellowship with God is a matter of letting that which comes from him, rather than the world system, define how we live.

    - - - - - - - Unless otherwise indicated all scripture is quoted from the New Living Translation of the Bible. - - - - - - - Several people have commented about the fact that they are finding the book of 1st John to be extremely timely and thought-provoking. I agree. Sometimes when we’re looking ...read more

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  • Michael McCartney avatar

    Love God Not The World's Way! Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 1, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 6,212 views

    The act of love opens up our eyes to see God but the act of hatred causes us to be blind and trapped in darkness.

    1 John 2 – Sermon ““Love God not the World’s ways” Thesis: The act of love opens up our eyes to see God but the act of hatred causes us to be blind and trapped in darkness. Scripture Text: The Holy Bible, New International Version 1 John 2:1 (NIV) 1My dear children, I write this to you so that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Kevin Cummins avatar

    The Journey Every Christian Should Make Series

    Contributed by Kevin Cummins on Jun 11, 2003
    based on 40 ratings
     | 8,292 views

    In this passage as John writes to the different age groups maybe chronilogically and spiritually, we see three different destinations that every Christian should reach on their Christian journey.

    So far as we have been going through the book of I John we have seen different tests and indications that you can know that you truly belong to Christ. Once again these tests were to reveal the false teachings that were going on and bring comfort and reassurance to those in the true church ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Jeff Hughes avatar

    Love One Another

    Contributed by Jeff Hughes on Apr 1, 2003
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,886 views

    Jesus Commands us to Love One Another

    Love One Another 1st John 2:7-14 Jeff Hughes I. Introduction a. By way of introduction, let’s briefly look at the five verses we studied last time. b. First, we looked at the topic of obedience, using verse 3 as our text. We found that obeying the Lord’s commands was critical to knowing Him, which ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    You Are A Dangerous Generation

    Contributed by Joel Sanabria on May 24, 2005
    based on 44 ratings
     | 7,250 views

    A message giving alertness to youth of just how dangerous they are in God’s hands against the enemy.

    You can listen to this sermon at OnePlace.com Sometimes young people have to recognize the intensity of the enemy’s attack before they can understand just how much of a threat they are... how dangerous they are. This generation of youth is a big threat to the enemy. Why? Because they have a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Love For This World Series

    Contributed by Tim Byrd on Jun 16, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 5,827 views

    Part 4 in a study through the book of 1 John...

    “Love for This World” Text: 1 John 2:12-17 Last weeks message the writer John, focused on those that said they loved God but hated their brother. We looked three reasons why Christians should love one another: 1. God has commanded us to love 1 John 2:7-11 2. We have been born of God and God’s love ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Carl Willis avatar

    The Pretenders

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Jul 13, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,712 views

    Keeping watch for those who would lead you astray.

    The Pretenders 1 John 2:18-27 April 18, 2004 1 John 2:18 (NLT) Dear children, the last hour is here. You have heard that the Antichrist is coming, and already many such antichrists have appeared. From this we know that the end of the world has come. The Last Hour  Time is drawing ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Living In Christ Series

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Jul 15, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,602 views

    Living your life in Christ.

    Living In Christ 1 John 2:1-14 February 29, 2004 1 John 2:1-2 My dear children, I write this to you so that you will not sin. But if anybody does sin, we have one who speaks to the Father in our defense-Jesus Christ, the Righteous One. He is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not only ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Power Of Love

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jul 17, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 11,134 views

    In a world being torn apart by hatred, the power of God’s love is needed more than ever.

    Sermon for CATM - July 17, 2005 - “The Power of Love” What is love? Have you ever asked that? Or have you ever had someone say to you that they didn’t know what love is? I’ve seen people really struggle to find out what it means to love. I’ve seen friendships fail for lack of love. If you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Frank Lay avatar

    Love Not The World Series

    Contributed by Frank Lay on Jul 19, 2006
    based on 25 ratings
     | 34,609 views

    However, there is a love that God hates which John warns us about. It is love for the world. Why are believers not to love the world?

    WARNING AGAINST LOVE FOR THE WORLD 1 John 2:12-17 John reveals something about his audience in verses 12-14. John is writing to "little children” because their sins are forgiven. Note that verses 12 and 13 use two different words. Verse 12 refers to all believers as the word means literally ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Robert Leroe avatar

    Love One Another/Love Not The World Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Aug 8, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,594 views

    God calls us to show love towards people in the world while at the same time renouncing the world. Viewed as people, the world must be loved; viewed as a corrupt system opposed to God, the world is not to be loved.

    Sermon Series on First John, “Collecting Evidence of Faith” “Love one another/Love not the world”, 2:7-17 -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Love, the Mark of the Believer, 7-11… “Dear friends, I am not writing a new command…” What John’s saying is ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Rodney Fry avatar

    To Love Or Not To Love Series

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on Oct 19, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 19,491 views

    I John 2: 1-17

    To Love or Not to Love? That Is the Question I John 2:1-17 I. Introduction A. The Epistle with the Family in Mind 1. "My little children" 2. "Our fellowship is with the Father and His Son Jesus Christ" B. Love in Our Earthly Families 1. Lovers pledging their love in marriage 2. Love ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Common Ground; Continued Growth

    Contributed by Guy Glass on May 28, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,977 views

    Christians, by nature should have areas of common ground. ... Yet, there are areas, as believers, that should always be open and available for our growth.

    COMMON GROUND; CONTINUED GROWTH Knowing God through Spiritual Growth 1 John 2:12-14 INTRODUCTION: Christians, by nature should have areas of common ground. Areas such as mutual love for people, especially believers in the faith, and a hatred for evil and sin come most quickly to mind. Yet, there ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Piper avatar

    The Word Of God Abides In You, And You Have Overcome The Evil One

    Contributed by John Piper on Mar 29, 2007
    based on 45 ratings
     | 23,396 views

    In the Bible, God speaks to us, and in prayer, we speak to him. And the two are interdependent in their effectiveness. The Scripture teaches us to pray and shows us what to pray and how to pray and tells us the basis for prayer and fills us with encourage

    This is the last Sunday of Prayer Week. The reason we sandwich Prayer Week with a sermon on prayer and a sermon on the word of God is that these are the two great means of grace that God uses to conform us to the image of his Son (Romans 8:29; Colossians 3:10). The Interdependence of Prayer and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist