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  • Bruce Goettsche avatar

    The Problems Of Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by Bruce Goettsche on Nov 14, 2006
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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

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    Live In The Light

    Contributed by Michael Bartsch on Feb 18, 2008
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    Let us give courage to each other to walk in the Light of Christ as we live our daily lives!

    My dear friends in Jesus, the Light of the world, Can you imagine what it must have been like those first few moments after the creation of this world? Moses tells us, “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Four Levels Of Love Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Mar 7, 2008
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    Where the joy of living a significant life comes from.

    We’re in this series called, “Made to Count – Am I Living a Life that Matters?” Last week in chapter one of John’s letter we discovered that FELLOWSHIP is one of the keys to living a life that matters. We’ve got to interact with others according to God’s instructions in order to live a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Walking In Obedience Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jan 29, 2007
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    To walk in obedience means to walk in love.

    Introduction: A. The story is told about a groom, whom during the wedding rehearsal, approached the minister with an unusual offer. 1. “Look, I’ll give you $100 if you’ll change the wedding vows. When you get to the part where I’m to promise to ’love, honor and obey’ and ’forsaking all others, be ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    The Sign Of A Christian Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 15, 2007
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    The sign that we are a Christian is that we obey His word.

    The Sign of a Christian Text: 1 Jn. 2:3-11 Introduction 1. Illustration: Despite the "Do Not Touch" signs, a museum was having no success in keeping patrons from touching--and soiling--priceless furniture and art. But the problem evaporated overnight when a clever museum employee replaced the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Christlike

    Contributed by Wilson Mcmahon on Feb 28, 2007
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    A sermon on the meaning of being a "Christian"

    Christian means Christlike (Webster), not a follower of Christ. 1Jn 2:3 And hereby we do know that we know him, if we keep his commandments. 1Jn 2:4 He that saith, I know him, and keepeth not his commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him. 1Jn 2:5 But whoso keepeth his word, in ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Moral Test Series

    Contributed by Jake Kircher on Oct 7, 2007
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    How do you know if you are a Christian? Can you? Is it possible? John says yes in his letter and gives three ways that we can know we are "living in the light." The first is the Moral Test.

    We are going to continue on in 1 John tonight. Just to recap, two weeks ago we focused on God being the one constant in our lives. His relationship with us is the only thing that will never fail and never let us down. Last week, we talked about sin and that it is a reality that we all have to deal ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The"If" Of Knowing Jesus Series

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Sep 30, 2006
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    If anyone sins, we have an advocate with the Father, but He expects our obedience.

    The “If” of Knowing Jesus. I John 2:1-6 INTRO.: Wm. Barclay introduces his exegesis of this passage with the following thoughts: In I John 1:7-9, John says two very important things about sin. He says the blood of Christ purifies us from all sin. This means forgiveness and cleansing come through ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Truth, Obedience, And Other Antique Virtues

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 4, 2007
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    The unpopular notion of absolute truth, and how obedience leads us to truth

    TRUTH, OBEDIENCE, AND OTHER ANTIQUE VIRTUES 1 John 2:3-6 March 5, 1995 INTRO: A few weeks ago, during our Friday night devotional, I asked my teens how many of them had seen "Schindler’s List", Steven Spielberg’s recent movie about the Holocaust. I asked them: was the Holocaust right or was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Know That You Know That You Know Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 11, 2007
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    we are a people whose actions of love are evidence of a transformed heart. There is assurance.

    How To Know That You Know That You Know: 1 John 2:3-14 The People Of God: Studies in 1 John Sept. 25, 2005 Intro: What is “for sure”? (invite responses). I have one more… Last week I kicked off our fall sermon series through the book 1 John. It is a fairly brief epistle, written by Jesus’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Test Of Knowing Him Series

    Contributed by Gregory Neill on May 31, 2007
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    Lesson 3 in a series of expository lessons from 1 John

    The Test of Knowing Him I. Introduction A. Tough Tests and Questions 1. A tough engineering test. a) A disassembled high powered rifle is in a box in a 10 by 10 room with a small door located on one wall. b) The instruction manual is written in Swahili. c) In ten minutes a hungry Bengal tiger will ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    4 Keys To Being A Christian

    Contributed by Deborah Guptill on Jun 11, 2007
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    Communication, Love, Forgiveness and Obedience...four things a Christian should live by

    This key is for my car, this one my house, the church, my mailbox at school, and these two I don’t know. Keys, we all have them. Keys unlock doors, treasure chests, diaries and much more. In the Christian life God gives us keys, keys that will open doors to bring us closer to Him There are four ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    First Stumbling Steps Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 16, 2009
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    We cannot live our lives without the guidance and companionship of Christ; but then, when we have that guidance, we will either share it for others’ benefit or we will let them stumble in the darkness.

    Without question one of the most challenging periods of parenting is that time when a baby is first learning to walk. This is the time when you have to work at child-proofing the house. You put barriers across the stairs; you put stoppers in all the electrical outlets; you hide as many wires as you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Got To Be True

    Contributed by Jasper Rains on Oct 18, 2009
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    A message of the need for authentic Christianity from 1 John

    Got To Be True FIRST JOHN FACTS As always, it is an honor to be here with you this morning. Today we are going to open up God’s Word to the book of 1st John. This is one of my very favorite books in the Bible. It is both encouraging and challenging to me. It was written by the apostle John. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Knowing God Through Obedience

    Contributed by Marty Roark on Aug 22, 2008
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    In a society where independence, self-determination and equality are so important in our daily lives, how can something like obedience even still exist!

    KNOWING GOD THROUGH OBEDIENCE 1 John 2:3-6 3 We know that we have come to know him if we obey his commands. 4 The man who says, "I know him," but does not do what he commands is a liar, and the truth is not in him. 5 But if anyone obeys his word, God’s love is truly made complete in him. This ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist