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Faith, Hope, And Love

Contributed by Emil Boniog on Dec 10, 2003

based on 34 ratings

| 9,869 views

There are three stages in the spiritual growth of believers and they can be labeled by the three abiding things that Paul mentions in 1 Cor. 13, namely: Faith, Hope, and Love.

FAITH, HOPE, AND LOVE 1 John 2:12-14 & 1 Cor. 13:13 INTRODUCTION The three stages of the Christian Life is seen in the three abiding things that Paul mentions in First Corinthians 13, faith, hope, and love. Is it not true that to the new Christian, faith is the pre-eminent thing he is concerned ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:13, 1 John 2:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Test Of Spiritual Maturity

Contributed by Abraham Shanklin on Jan 31, 2004

based on 35 ratings

| 11,510 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

Scripture: 1 John 2:12-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Las Tres Voluntades Satanicas

Contributed by Fernando Ramirez De Arellano on Feb 5, 2004

based on 297 ratings

| 14,591 views

Una vez más tenemos una palabra que nos habla de las áreas que como cristianos debemos asegurarnos que están cerradas y muertas para que el enemigo no entre a robar, matar y destruir.

INTRODUCCIÓN: Una vez más tenemos una palabra que nos habla de las áreas que como cristianos debemos asegurarnos que están cerradas y muertas para que el enemigo no entre a robar, matar y destruir. Creemos que vivimos en los postreros tiempos en los que Dios está restaurando, sanando y liberando ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Farewell To The Flesh (Mardi Gras Carnival)

Contributed by James May on Feb 15, 2004

based on 39 ratings

| 10,060 views

This sermon deals with the evils of Mardi Gras and its effect upon the heart, mind and soul of men, especially Christians who take part in the revelry.

FAREWELL TO THE FLESH Since we live in south Louisiana, I think it would be timely for this message concerning the Mardi Gras season. It’s that time again; the time for King Cakes, Purple and Gold decorations, costumes and decadence beyond description. This is the time when the true heart of ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:16, 1 Timothy 4:1-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Ash Wednesday: Response To Temptation

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Feb 25, 2004

based on 46 ratings

| 12,428 views

This sermon uses 1 John 2:16 (NKJV) to identify the 3 types of tempation that Eve, Christ, and us faced/will face. 1. Lust of the flesh. 2. Lust of the eyes. 3. Pride of life.

Wednesday, February 25, 2004 Title: Ash Wednesday: Response to Temptation Text: 1 John 2:16, Gen. 3:6, Luke 4:1-13 Introduction 1. Today is Ash Wednesday. This begins a 40 day period of reflection, prayer, and fasting... focusing on Jesus Christ and His life and sufferings leading up to the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:16, Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Nazarene

What Hollywood Wants You To Believe... Series

Contributed by Jason Cole on Mar 12, 2007

based on 70 ratings

| 14,644 views

One of the biggest influences on our society is Hollywood and the messages that they bring us are not always in line with the Word of God. They have an agenda that is clear, how can we distinguish what is right in a world flooded with all sorts of messag

What Hollywood Wants You to Believe Introduction: Our culture is greatly influenced by Hollywood. This morning I want to talk about some things that Hollywood wants you to believe. When I say Hollywood, I guess I am referring to our culture as a whole because Hollywood seems almost symbolic to ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

Contributed by John Piper on Mar 29, 2007

based on 46 ratings

| 23,564 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

Scripture: 1 John 2:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Mentiras Creíbles: No Puede Estar Mal Si Se Siente Bien Series

Contributed by Wilbur Madera Rivas on Apr 5, 2007

based on 6 ratings

| 6,494 views

Si Dios no dice "Sí", más vale que digamos "No"

Mentiras Creíbles: “No puede estar mal si se siente bien” - Intro. Serie: Hace algún tiempo un joven me compartió que cuando acaba de terminar una carrera técnica en administración, un primo lo invitó a ir a trabajar a Cancún en la empresa donde trabajaba. Se trataba de una constructora. El ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Worldliness

Contributed by Robert Cox on Nov 2, 2006

based on 5 ratings

| 7,120 views

Has worldliness invaded our churches?

1 John 2:15 Do not love this world nor the things it offers you, for when you love the world, you do not have the love of the Father in you. 16 For the world offers only a craving for physical pleasure, a craving for everything we see, and pride in our achievements and possessions. These are not ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Fatal Attraction

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Sep 19, 2006

based on 31 ratings

| 9,601 views

Falling in love with the world is a fatal attraction for believers.

Fatal Attraction 1 John 2:15-17 Several years ago there was a movie entitled "Fatal Attraction" in which a man finds himself attracted to another woman. He yields to this temptation, no doubt thinking that it will be a brief encounter. Instead, he finds himself trapped in an affair that threatens ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

Love Not The World Series

Contributed by Frank Lay on Jul 19, 2006

based on 25 ratings

| 34,969 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

Scripture: 1 John 2:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Out Of This World Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on Jul 24, 2006

based on 50 ratings

| 8,916 views

3rd in the series "Love Notes: A Letter from John." If you love the Lord you’ll love Holiness, the Church and the Truth.

You might be a church member if… -You think God’s presence is strongest on the back three pews. - You think "Amazing Grace" is the national anthem. - You judge the quality of the sermon by the amount of sweat worked up by the preacher. - Your definition of fellowship has something to do with ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Love One Another/Love Not The World Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Aug 8, 2006

based on 7 ratings

| 3,687 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

Scripture: 1 John 2:7-17

Denomination: Congregational

God's Desire For Spiritual Growth

Contributed by Bill Burnett on Dec 15, 2006

based on 18 ratings

| 10,655 views

This sermon describes the stages of spiritual growth in Christians

God’s Desire For Spiritual Growth STAGES OF SPIRITUAL MATURITY FOR CHRISTIANS (This is not a gender issue but spiritual) I Jn 2:12-14 12 I write to you, little children, because your sins are forgiven you for His name’s sake. 13 I write to you, fathers, because you have known Him who is from ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:12-14

Denomination: Foursquare

The Flesh Is Weak Series

Contributed by John Harvey on Jan 14, 2007

based on 4 ratings

| 6,634 views

how God has shown me the need to work on the struggles between flesh and spirit.

Confessions of a Pastor, Part 2 January 14, 2007 “The Flesh is Weak” Confession- To admit or acknowledge Anger is the emotional response to perceived wrong or injustice. (Cain- sin is crouching at your door) Humans live in a constant struggle between the desires of the spirit and the desires ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

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