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  • Christopher Benfield avatar

    Seeing Sin For What It Is Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 23, 2016
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    Those who are in Christ are aware of the dangers and consequences of sin, and yet most today are unwilling to confront it. While we must work with compassion, we also have an obligation to address sin and deal with it in our lives.

    Seeing Sin for What it Is 1 John 3: 4-10 Dr. J. Wilbur Chapman used to tell of a Methodist preacher who often spoke on the subject of sin. He minced no words, but defined sin as “that abominable thing that God hates.” A leader in his congregation came to him on one occasion and urged ...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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    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

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    "Sinless Perfection?" Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jul 11, 2016
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    What does the Bible teach about overcoming sin in the life of the Christian?

    We come now to one of the most difficult passages in Scripture. Verse 9 is often quoted to teach that a child of God will never commit sin. Many honest and sincere people believe this, and devote themselves to the attainment of what is commonly called "sinless perfection." But is this doctrine ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dealing With Sin In 1 John (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Feb 2, 2019
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    Why is the apostle John so urgent in his speaking about sin and the ramifications for our lives? How does our personal sin affect the perceived glory of God in our sphere of influence?

    Dealing with Sin in 1 John Please stand as we read our newest memory Scripture together … 1 John 1:5-7 “This is the message we have heard from Him and declare to you: God is light; in Him there is no darkness at all. If we claim to have fellowship with Him and yet walk in the darkness, we lie and ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Dealing With Sin In 1 John (Part 2 Of 2) Series

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Feb 12, 2019
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    Is it possible for a born again, regenerated Christian to live a life of continual, habitual sin? The apostle John says, absolutely, positively, NO!

    Dealing with Sin in 1 John (Part 2) Please stand as we read our newest memory Scripture together … 1 John 1:5-7 “This is the message we have heard from Him and declare to you: God is light; in Him there is no darkness at all. If we claim to have fellowship with Him and yet walk in the darkness, ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Practice Makes Perfect Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 15, 2019
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    As Christians we need to practice righteousness and not sin.

    PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT Text: 1 Jn. 3:4-10 Introduction 1. Illustration: There were two doctors with the same name who lived a few doors apart. One doctor was a Christian and a lay preacher; the other doctor made no profession of faith. One night a rather sick person, who was also a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Wilbur Madera Rivas avatar

    Cómo Ayudar Al Prójimo Series

    Contributed by Wilbur Madera Rivas on Feb 17, 2019
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    El amor es la marca característica de los hijos de Dios

    Un día que me encontraba en la oficina, la secretaria me pasó una llamada porque estaban buscando al Pastor de la Iglesia. Al contestar, mi interlocutor se identificó como el Pastor Fulano de tal de una iglesia Presbiteriana en Veracruz. Me dijo que me llamaba para ver si ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Sin Comes In Varieties Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 4, 2019
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    We believers will still sin as long as we are earthly mortals. But some sins do not characterize us, and one sin we cannot commit.

    Sin Comes in Varieties (I John 3:4-10) 1. A tourist stops at our church and says, “What is the quickest way to get to the Sieberling Mansion?” 2. “By foot or by car?” I asked. 3. “By car,” he answered. 4. “Yes,” I replied, “That is the quickest way.” 5. There are different ways to travel – foot, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    "Why Be Holy?”

    Contributed by John Harper on Nov 13, 2008
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    Holiness is a relationship with God. The closer we draw to the Lord, the mor we look like Jesus.

    I John 3:1-10 Pastor John L. Harper Warden Assembly of God April 9, 2008 “Why Be Holy?” I. The Depth of God’s Love (vs. 1-3 A. He has made us His children 1. We who were the cause of His Son’s death 2. We who were the enemies of God B. He will give us glorified bodies 1. We can’t enjoy ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Richard White avatar

    God's Valentine To Us

    Contributed by Richard White on Dec 9, 2008
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    Hallmark is known for its card, yet they cannot duplicate the greatest love story of all times. God’s valentine to us

    God’s Valentine to Us 1JN 3:1 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, now we are children of God, and what we will be has not yet been ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Thirst For Righteousness

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Aug 6, 2012
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    We should thirst for righteousness like we need air.

    Thirst for Righteousness November 1, 2009 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We should thirst for righteousness like we need air. Focus Passage: I John 3:4-10 Supplemental Passage: Matthew 5:6 "Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lavished With Love! Series

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Oct 5, 2012
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    The love of God is more than we can understand, but he has lavished it upon us! How do we understand that, how do we respond to that?

    How great the Fathers love; lavished! There are some truly magnificent things that can happen in a person’s life. The foundations of true friendship as you meet people for the first time and you know that there will be a bond between you. I have friends like this that after years we can get ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    "Sin - The Great Divide"

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Sep 13, 2011
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    Sin - and how it divides us from God and each other. And the remedy.

    “The Great Divide” September 18, 2011 I John 3:1-10 1 See what great 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, now we are children of God, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    The Life Changing Power Of Godly Hope Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 27, 2016
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    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

  • Jordan Muck avatar

    In The Law Of The Lord Or In Anarchy? Series

    Contributed by Jordan Muck on Sep 9, 2016
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    Sermon Series on 1 John

    Series: 1 John Week: 11 Passage: 1 John 3:4-6 Title: In the Law of the Lord or in Anarchy? Focus: Christian Living LAST WEEK RECAP: The Two Distinctions of the Children of God • ONE: Change Personalities and Practices (1 John 3:1) • TWO: Change Focus on Earthly to the Eternal (1 John ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational