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  • Robert Kerr avatar

    First John Chapter Two Part 1

    Contributed by Robert Kerr on Dec 21, 2000
    based on 54 ratings
     | 12,269 views

    Bible Study

    THE FIRST EPISTLE OF JOHN -CHAPTER 2 I JOHN 2:1 - A FRIEND OF THE ACCUSED "My little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not. And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous" John uses the family term "my little children" to warn us that the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Timothy Peck avatar

    A Pleasing Walk Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Feb 1, 2001
    based on 243 ratings
     | 22,350 views

    Three tests to determine whether our spiritual journey is pleasing to God.

    I have yet to meet anyone who actually likes to take tests. In fact some people have a phobia about taking tests, they freeze up as soon as the test is passed out, suddenly the light seems brighter, the room seems smaller. Recently I ran across some impossible test questions that are sure to strike ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jon MacKinney avatar

    Relationship, Not Rules

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Nov 26, 2003
    based on 60 ratings
     | 8,937 views

    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

  • Rodney Fry avatar

    To Love Or Not To Love Series

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on Oct 19, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 19,440 views

    I John 2: 1-17

    To Love or Not to Love? That Is the Question I John 2:1-17 I. Introduction A. The Epistle with the Family in Mind 1. "My little children" 2. "Our fellowship is with the Father and His Son Jesus Christ" B. Love in Our Earthly Families 1. Lovers pledging their love in marriage 2. Love ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    Jesus Loves His Family, So Should You Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 30, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 4,783 views

    Jesus loves his family, so should we! It is not an option!

    INTRODUCTION SLIDE #2 • Can anyone tell me what the most talked about subject in the bible is? According to the last Larry Burkett, it is love. Love is mentioned or referred to in some manner more than any other subject. • Why do you think this subject is written about so often? • Could it be ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dana Visneskie avatar

    Fellowship With God - The Joy Of Loving Others Part 3 Of 5

    Contributed by Dana Visneskie on Mar 24, 2004
    based on 26 ratings
     | 3,160 views

    I begin this message by showing the anger of hockey player Todd Bertuzzi and how unresolved anger can lead to unhealthy behavior. I give 5 points to help us love other people.

    Title: Loving One Another Text: I John 2:7-11 Pray!!! Read Text!!! Introduction: - (Explain the hitting by Todd B with the paper in hand) - I don’t believe it was his intention to break the person’s neck nor injure him badly. - But because of rage and anger, he acted out. - Choosing love ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Perfecting Our Walk

    Contributed by Guy Glass on May 23, 2004
    based on 20 ratings
     | 3,508 views

    It is often our tendency to measure our relationship for God in degrees, like one measures the temperature. According to John, this is not a valid method for believers in Christ. The issue is not the degree of a relationship with God, but the reality of

    PERFECTING OUR WALK 1 John 2:7-11 INTRODUCTION: Over the last few weeks, we have been developing this thought of John regarding our walk with Christ. John has challenged us to consider the validity of our walk with regard to personal obedience, personal repentance, and now personal love. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Test Of Loving My Neighbor

    Contributed by Abraham Shanklin on Jan 31, 2004
    based on 69 ratings
     | 14,054 views

    One of the main purposes of 1 John is to help the Christian, the child of God to know that they are truly in a right relationship with God, to know that your standing is true in the Lord.

    Living the Life Series: The Test of Loving My Neighbor Scripture Reference: 1 John 2:7 – 11 Introduction I agree with one pastor who stated that he had yet to meet anyone who actually likes to take tests. In fact some people have a phobia about taking tests, they freeze up as soon as the test is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Andrew Chan avatar

    The Problem With Old Time Religion

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Aug 8, 2002
    based on 30 ratings
     | 4,777 views

    How to remain a Christian and grow in response to God’s grace

    The Problem with Old-Time Religion Text: 1 John 2:5-17 Topic: How to remain a Christian and grow in response to God’s grace A little boy was in a relative’s wedding. As he was coming down the aisle, he would take 2 steps, stop and trun to the crowd. While facing the crowd, he would put his ands up ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Ed Wood avatar

    Three Tests For Salvation Series

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 3, 2002
    based on 514 ratings
     | 33,523 views

    4th in First John Series

    THREE TESTS FOR SALVATION 1 John 2:3-11 INTRO: One of the main purposes of the book of 1 John is that you and I might come to know that we are truly children of God. To know that we are born again. The Bible plainly teaches that it is possible for a Christian to really and actually know he is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Moon avatar

    Walking In The Light Series

    Contributed by Brian Moon on Jun 26, 2002
    based on 166 ratings
     | 33,113 views

    Part one of a series done on 1st John

    “Dear John,” part 1 (Walking in the Light) Story – Me and my friends used to love to play manhunt. We had a guy who lived on the 16th and 17th holes of a golf course and late at night we would go out and play manhunt for hours. It was always a fun time, but one time I can remember it had been ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Dana Chau avatar

    God's Measure Of Obedience

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Sep 10, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 5,657 views

    Discover how God measures our obedience, and discover what a compliment He gives to us.

    First John was written to counter the lies that crept into the church by 90 AD. These lies, we saw, are still present and so the responses John wrote almost 2000 years ago are quite applicable to us today. The first lie John dealt with is the lie that a right and healthy relationship with God ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • John Covell avatar

    Taking Aim

    Contributed by John Covell on Oct 17, 2001
    based on 40 ratings
     | 5,178 views

    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

  • Dan Borchert avatar

    Don't Give God Any Exuses

    Contributed by Dan Borchert on Aug 29, 2002
    based on 7 ratings
     | 2,203 views

    We love to think of different reasons why we dont follow God’s command. However they are just all excuses.

    I John 2:3-11 Don’t Give God Any Excuses! Introduction A. One of the more enjoyable part about Kid’s Klub is the excuses B. I hear them all C. It wasn’t me, then why did I see you do it D. I didn’t take it, then why is it in your hand E. He told me to, did he do it? F. My mom said I could, can I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Bradley Boydston avatar

    Walk The Talk

    Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Nov 16, 2002
    based on 59 ratings
     | 3,460 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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