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  • Bradley Boydston avatar

    Walk The Talk

    Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Nov 16, 2002
    based on 59 ratings
     | 3,757 views

    Those in true fellowship with the god of light are those who walk the talk.

    - - - - - - Unless indicated otherwise scripture is quoted from the New Living Translation of the Bible. - - - - - - Have you ever taken a personality test? These are instruments designed to give you an indication of how you are wired as a person. A few years ago I took the Myers-Briggs Type ...read more

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    Getting The Definitions Right

    Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Nov 26, 2002
    based on 63 ratings
     | 2,371 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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    By This We Know

    Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Dec 10, 2002
    based on 30 ratings
     | 5,373 views

    The "litmus test" of our knowledge of Christ is obedience to His commands.

    By This We Know TCF Sermon 9/17/00 Turn with me to 1 John, chapter 2 - this will be our primary text this morning. Beginning with verse 3, “We know that we have come to know Him if we obey His commands. The man who says I know Him but does not do what He commands is a liar and the truth is not ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    ...for The Sins Of The World!

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 57 ratings
     | 5,181 views

    Jesus died for our sins and His death and resurrection have set us free.

    "...For The Sins Of The World!" 1 John 2:1-2 The passion of every follower of Jesus should be to absolutely turn away from every act, thought, and attitude that grieves the heart of Almighty God as if they were a den of poisonous snakes ready to strike at any moment. We should be made so ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Walking In The Light Of Love

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 67 ratings
     | 8,199 views

    Walking in the light of God's love will change our lives and our outlook on life.

    Walking in The Light of Love 1 John 2:3-14 Obedience is the twin sister of discipleship. Jesus calls us to take up our cross, deny ourselves, and follow Him in obedience. The great German theologian, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, said that grace without repentance, grace without obedience is nothing more ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Who Do You Love?

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 74 ratings
     | 8,531 views

    Will we love the ways of the world or the ways of God?

    "Who Do You Love?" 1 John 2:15-17 Dr. Jorge Crespo de Toral was born into an aristocratic family in Ecuador. He was educated as a lawyer and it seemed that he was destined for a life of affluence and power. Instead, Jorge Crespo became a labor lawyer and took up the cause of the poor in a land ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Take Sin Seriously Without Despairing

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 10 ratings
     | 1,986 views

    The Ministry of Christ Allows Us to Take Sin Seriously Without Despairing 1.

    The Ministry of Christ Allows Us to Take Sin Seriously Without Despairing 1. Our Goal is to Completely Avoid All Sin (to take sin seriously) 2. Our Failure Casts Us Upon the Ministry of Christ a. Christ our Advocate with the Father -- Jesus Christ the righteous b. Christ our Propiation -- 1) ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Walking In The Light Means Obedience

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 34 ratings
     | 2,554 views

    1. Obedience to the Revealed Word of God Indicates One is Walking in the Light (:3-5) a.

    1. Obedience to the Revealed Word of God Indicates One is Walking in the Light (:3-5) a. Disobedience indicates darkness regardless of the testimony b. Obedience indicates the light of love dwelling in the believer 2. Obedience to the Revealed Walk of God in Christ Indicates One is Walking in ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Walking In The Light Means Love

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 15 ratings
     | 2,228 views

    1. The Commandment of Love Should Be Familiar and Yet Fresh a.

    1. The Commandment of Love Should Be Familiar and Yet Fresh a. It should be familiar because it is consistent with God's revelation from the beginning (:7) b. It should be fresh because of its perfection in Christ and its progressive development in our own lives (:8) 2. Love or Hate Exposes Your ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Believers Need Encouragement

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 54 ratings
     | 2,628 views

    Aside: Believers Need Encouragement As They Apply These Tests of Fellowship 1.

    Aside: Believers Need Encouragement As They Apply These Tests of Fellowship 1. The Fundamental Blessings of Salvation Should Encourage All Believers a. The Joy of Forgiveness of Sins b. The Privilege of Knowing the Father 2. The Proven Experience of Trusting the Unchanging God Should Encourage ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Walking In The Light

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 13 ratings
     | 2,922 views

    Walking in the Light Means Separation From the World 1.

    Walking in the Light Means Separation From the World 1. Total Separation from the World is Commanded (:15a) a. The nature of the separation --"do not love" an obligation, not an option for the believer b. The extent of the separation -- total 1) From the world system 2) From the particular ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Where Do You Stand?

    Contributed by Mitch Chapman on Jan 11, 2003
    based on 51 ratings
     | 11,068 views

    A sermon looking at our place with God. Are we for him or against him? If we are tempted, does that mean we are against God?

    Where do we stand? Where we stand becomes important. I was standing outside fishing, Having a lot of fun and catching a lot of fish. So I hadn’t even noticed the ants. Then it was to late I felt the first one bite me about my belly then they all started to bite me at once. It was like they all ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Disciplines For Godliness

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Mar 18, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,088 views

    Learn three disciplines for growing in godliness.

    By way of review, we talked last Sunday about how to regain hope in life. The three steps were, 1) accept God’s forgiveness through Jesus Christ, 2) build your hopes on your relationship with God and 3) commit to living out the power of God’s Word, the Bible. You can get the message on tape if ...read more

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    Regain Hope In Life

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Mar 18, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,377 views

    Discover God’s provisions for regaining hope in life.

    In one of the Bible studies I attended in Washington DC, I heard someone comment, "I know I have eternal life, and I’m not afraid to die. I just don’t like pain." I agree with that comment. What I need to work on is agreeing with the Apostle Paul’s insight in Romans 8:18, "I consider that our ...read more

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    Flesh: What Is Its Nature

    Contributed by Andy Almendarez on Apr 11, 2002
    based on 55 ratings
     | 4,314 views

    There is an ever present battle between the flesh and the Spirit.

    Flesh: What is its Nature? Scripture Reading: 1 John 2:12-17 Text: Romans 7:18 Sermon Idea: There is an ever present battle between the flesh and the Spirit. There is the story of an old deacon who used to lead prayer meetings would often finish them with this phrase in his prayers “O Lord, ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness