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  • Horace Wimpey avatar

    Be Like Mike

    Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Jun 20, 2014
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    John writes that we are not to be the same as the world but we are to look forward to being the same as Jesus while we strive to imitate and be pure just as Jesus was and is pure.

    Be Like Mike 1 John 3: 1-3 (NLT) Intro: Play you tube video, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b0AGiq9j_Ak . How many remember that commercial on TV? . All the kids and half the adults wanted to be like Mike didn’t they? . Michael Jordan was probably the first to be labeled a super ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spiritual Adoption - What Does That Mean?

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jul 20, 2014
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    Adoption during the writings of Paul meant something totally different then it does today. Adoption signifies that you are legally a child of God. You are a full fledged member of the family. A joint heir with Christ. Updated July 2023.

    For Those Not Familiar with an Anglican Service there are four Scripture Readings that proceed the Message. Today's Readings were Isaiah 55, Psalm 65, Romans 8:7-17 and Matthew 13:1-9 & Matthew 13:18-23. A young man entered the movie theater ... loaded down ......with popcorn, ... drinks, ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Because He Is I Am

    Contributed by Tammy Hardwick on Feb 1, 2014
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    With the day to day, the endless list of things that need to be done, the never ending mountains and valleys Christians all too often get lost in the lies of the world and need a gentle reminder of who they are - A Child of GOD!

    (Before I began the message I gave each member a 3x5 index card and asked each person to do the following: With 1 to 5 words describe yourself when you are done pass the card to someone else *it is a little more fun if you are not related ask them to use 1 to 5 words to tell you who they think ...read more

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    Denomination: Vineyard

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    Living As The Family Of God Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Mar 4, 2014
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     | 7,596 views

    John goes to great lengths at the start of this passage to assure us that we are members of God’s family now. It’s not how we live that guarantees us a place in God’s family. We are God’s family. But how we live shows that.

    Sermon by Rev George Hemmings For a while this was one of Sarah’s favourite photos. A few months ago she was sending it to everyone she could think of. Not because it was a great shot of one of our boys. In fact, it’s not a photo of Micah or Joshua at all. No, it’s a photo of ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Our Childhood Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 24, 2014
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    To persevere during trying times we need to remember our childhood (sonship) in Christ (Material adapted from Daniel Overdorf's book, What the Bible Says About the Church: Rediscovering Community, chapter 14 Radically Perseverant pgs 358-363)

    HoHum: Fred Craddock, while lecturing at Yale University told of going back one summer to Gatlinburg, Tennessee, to take a short vacation with his wife. One night they found a quiet little restaurant where they looked forward to a private meal - just the two of them. While they were waiting for ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Our Identity Is In Christ Series

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Feb 8, 2016
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    With people "Identifying" as belonging to this, that or the other groups within our society. I thought it important to know how we "Identify" with Christ.

    Message from Sunday February 7th 2016 I Identify as a Christian Our Identity is in Christ - 1 Peter 1:17-25 Message: Today people are "Identifying" themselves with this, that or some other category of people in our society. I find it kind of strange since I thought we were all part of one big ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Paternity Test

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Apr 20, 2015
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     | 7,392 views

    When we are children of God our lives should be living proof that God is our Father.

    Title: A Paternity Test Text: I John 3:1-7 Thesis: When we are Children of God our lives should be living proof that God is our Father. Introduction Paternity… Paternity is the legal or biological relationship between a child and his or her father. Paternity establishes the rights and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Showing The Father’s Love

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on May 6, 2015
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     | 6,238 views

    The way a Dad loves and the way a Dad lives are very important to God, to our kids, and to our society. Somebody needs to show who God is and what He is like. Here are some basic ways we can show our kids and grandkids the Father’s love.

    Showing the Father’s Love 1 John 3:1 “Consider the kind of extravagant love the Father has lavished on us—He calls us children of God! It’s true; we are His beloved children. And in the same way the world didn’t recognize Him, the world does not recognize us ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Life Changing Power Of Godly Hope Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 27, 2016
     | 6,645 views

    1. Real hope is hungry to be holy (vs. 3, 5-7). 2. Real hope refuses to be satisfied with sin (vs. 4, 8). 3. Real hope is secure in the Savior (vs. 9). 4. Real hope is led by love (vs. 10).

    The Life Changing Power of Godly Hope 1 John 3:1-10 Sermon by Rick Crandall Series: The First Epistle of John Grayson Baptist Church - January 24, 2016 (Revised December 25, 2023) BACKGROUND: *Let me remind you that the Apostle John was a very old man by the time he wrote this letter. Bible ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Comfort And Confidence Of Children Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 23, 2016
     | 8,785 views

    There is nothing more comforting for a child, than a safe and loving home. Such an environment fosters growth and stability. The same principle applies for the children of God. Living confidently in Him, we enjoy growth and stability.

    The Comfort and Confidence of Children 1 John 3: 1-3 Our text this evening deals with the wonderful love of God and the eternal blessings bestowed on those who have been adopted into the family of God through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ our Lord. There is no greater comfort than knowing one has ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    "god Is Our Father!" Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jul 6, 2016
     | 11,313 views

    What difference does it make that through faith in Christ we have a love relationship with God and know Him as our Father?

    While the first 2 chapters of 1 John have as their main theme the subject of fellowship, the next 3 chapters have sonship as their theme. The key verse in these in these chapters is 4:8, "God is love." We, who have trusted Christ as Savior, are children of God, we are in the family of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Children Of God Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Jul 11, 2016
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     | 13,560 views

    This passage centers around one basic truth for people that believe in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. People that believe in God and in Jesus Christ are considered to be “children of God.” Focus on purity as God's children.

    CHILDREN OF GOD 1 JOHN 3:1-17 #childrenofGod RESPONSIVE READING [READ 1 John 3:1-17] LEADER: How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know Him. 2 Dear friends, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Johnnie Medrano avatar

    Our Loving Father

    Contributed by Johnnie Medrano on Aug 5, 2016
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    Our Heavenly Father is the supreme example of what a father should be.

    Introduction: The traditional role of a father is to protect and provide. These are very important for the well being of the family. But the following example of our heavenly Father helps us see other aspects of vital importance as well. A loving father gives recognition and praise 1. At the ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

  • Ron Tuit avatar

    An Alien Love: The Father's Gifts At Christmas

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Dec 7, 2013
     | 2,977 views

    The Love of the Father is revealed at Christmas; It is a love that is foreign to this earth!

    The Father’s Gift at Christmas: An Alien Love 1 John 3:1-3 In the Advent season of the year, once again the questions arise: Who is Jesus? What is the true meaning of Christmas? This is nothing new and the debates continue even today. Before the first century was completed, within decades ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    The Christian And Sin

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 1, 2014
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,036 views

    So what is to be the Christian's relationship to sin? Strictly speaking, he should not have such a relationship!

    THE CHRISTIAN AND SIN. 1 John 3:1-10. “Behold,” says John. Pause for thought and reflection. For it is indeed a wonderful demonstration of God's love that “we” should be called the sons of God (1 John 3:1). This was not what we deserved, but as we know from other Scriptures, it was ‘while ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational