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  • Bradley Boydston avatar

    Walk The Talk

    Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Nov 16, 2002
    based on 59 ratings
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    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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  • Bill Sullivan avatar

    By This We Know

    Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Dec 10, 2002
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    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
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    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
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    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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    Take Sin Seriously Without Despairing

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
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    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
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    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

  • Jon MacKinney avatar

    Relationship, Not Rules

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Nov 26, 2003
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    What are those characteristics that mark a true follower of Jesus Christ? You may be surprised at the answer.

    Well, the new twenty dollar bills have come out and I made sure when I went to the bank this week that I got a brand new one so I could look at it. As you may have heard on the news, the new twenty dollar bills come out and just a few days after they were out the counterfeits had already hit the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Jeff Hughes avatar

    Obedience To His Commands

    Contributed by Jeff Hughes on Mar 17, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
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    We need to obey Jesus.

    Obedience to His Commandments 1st John 2:3-6 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 deception of sin, we looked at the deception of saying we don’t have a sin nature, and the deception of saying ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The High Price Of Sin

    Contributed by James May on Jun 13, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
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    Let us never forget that even though we are forgiven, washed in the blood and cleansed from sin, that there is still a high price for sin that must be paid.

    THE HIGH PRICE OF SIN by Pastor James May All around the world, congregations are gathering this day to celebrate the Lords’ Day. In every pew, and in every chair, there will sit a man, woman or child who comes with only one intent in mind and that is to, somehow, make Heaven their home. In this ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Taking Aim

    Contributed by John Covell on Oct 17, 2001
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    God is more concerned about where you aim, than where you land.

    How many of you have ever watched someone do something really well and wished you could do it too? As followers of Christ, just like we sometimes fantasize about being great athletes or performers, sometimes we see what appears to be deeper levels of spiritual commitment and dedication in other ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    De We Really Know God? Series

    Contributed by Danny Nance on Mar 22, 2008
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     | 3,128 views

    Series on 1 John, message is a challenge to examine one’s relationship with God.

    Do We Really Know God? 1 John 2:3-11 Two men given same amount of land. Provided seed and tools. One gets to work. The other spends his time trying to be certain he has rightful deed (which he does). At the end of a year, which will have produced more, the one who was assured the land was his, or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Commitment To Christ #2 Series

    Contributed by Rule Digal on Apr 2, 2008
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    let us listen to the words and statements of those who literally “left” everything to follow the Lord. Let’s listen to what John had to say about following our Savior.

    Theme: Committed to Jesus (Pt.2) Text: 1 John 2 Introduction A. Last Sunday we learned what it means to be committed to follow Jesus. Three would-be disciples of Jesus failed to exhibit a kind of commitment that He required from those who would follow Him. One was actually not willing to pay the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    ¿le Conoces?

    Contributed by Aaron Chavez on Dec 22, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
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    Es una pregunta que debe de resonar en nuestros corazones. ¿Sabemos si en realidad le conocemos? Creo que podemos conocerle a diferentes niveles. Por ello hoy debemos preguntarnos ¿te conozco? En realidad ¿te conozco?

    ¿Le conoces? Y en esto sabemos que nosotros le conocemos… (1 Juan 2.3) Es una pregunta que debe de resonar en nuestros corazones. ¿Sabemos si en realidad le conocemos? Creo que podemos conocerle a diferentes niveles. Por ello hoy debemos preguntarnos ¿te conozco? En realidad ¿te conozco? ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Walking In The Light Of Obedience

    Contributed by William Nowak on Oct 10, 2006
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    Learning to Walk in the Light of God

    Intro—As we come to 1 John 2 today, we are continuing our series on how we can learn to walk in the light of God, and John wants to tell us about another positive step we can take to make sure we actually are living in God’s will. In a nutshell, John says that we need to respect God’s authority ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Problems Of Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by Bruce Goettsche on Nov 14, 2006
    based on 1 rating
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    The real Deal Christian Obeys God rather than presumes upon God’s grace.

    “The Problem of Forgiveness” 1 John 2:1-6 www.unionchurch.com November 5, 2006 Rev. Bruce Goettsche THE REAL DEAL: A Study in 1 John Much of the time truth is found in finding the balance between competing ideas. For example, · Parental Love = Unqualified love – consistent discipline · Good ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational