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Faithful to the Finish
Peter's final call to a young and growing church
Grace and Glory
A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter
Entrusted
Gifts, risk, and the return of the King
Recalling Jesus' commandment to love one another.
HATRED AND THE OUTWORKING OF LOVE. 1 John 3:13-24. “Marvel not” – stop wondering – that the world of the ungodly hates you (1 JOHN 3:13). Abel’s righteousness stood as a rebuke to Cain, and Cain killed him for it (cf. 1 John 3:12). The ones who ‘abide in death’ (1 JOHN 3:14) are identified as ...read more
Scripture: 1 John 3:13-24
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Sermons upon the Bible readings of the Book of Common Prayer.
Psalm 120:1-7, Genesis 12:1-4, 1 John 3:13-24, Luke 14:16-24. A). JUST PASSING THROUGH. Psalm 120:1-7. The Psalmist’s testimony is, “In my distress, I cried unto the LORD" (PSALM 120:1a). Prayer is our only recourse in time of trouble (cf. John 16:23-24). It is sure to gain a response ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 120:1-7, Genesis 12:1-4, 1 John 3:13-24, Luke 14:16-24
This sermon explores the depth of God's love, our understanding of it, and our responsibility to reflect that love through tangible actions towards others.
Beloved friends, we find ourselves once again gathered in the shared warmth of God's love, a love so profound and encompassing that it defies our human understanding. We are here today, not because we are perfect, but because we are loved. Loved by a God whose love is not passive or distant, but ...read more
Scripture: 1 John 3:16-24
Topics: Real Love
Origianlly used for a morning worship service, most recently used at a funeral for a 23yr old lady who died of cancer...easily adaptable for any regualr service or funeral service.
What comes to your mind when I say "NEW"? What do you think of? I believe I would have to say that I think of Christmas. At Christmas, we get those "new" things. You may have thought of a new car or new house…maybe a new suit of clothes or a new baby even. But when you really stop to think ...read more
Scripture: 1 John 3:1-3, 1 John 3:1-24
Denomination: Baptist
If we do not merit God’s blessings, then how is it that those who are obedient are more likely to see their prayers answered?
This morning, we continue our series of messages on prayer. I’ve chosen this topic to begin the year because of its great importance. Prayer is absolutely foundational to the Christian life. It’s basic to our identity as Christians. Prayer is a necessary practice for anyone who wants to know and ...read more
Scripture: 1 John 3:21-24
TEXT SUMMARY: Sacrificial love for fellow believers is a sure and certain sign that we possess saving faith and are children of God; this love is a love of action not just words, and produces in those who exercise it confidence about their right standing with the Father.
TEXT SUMMARY: Sacrificial love for fellow believers is a sure and certain sign that we possess saving faith and are children of God; this love is a love of action not just words, and produces in those who exercise it confidence about their right standing with the Father. OUTLINE OF THE TEXT: I. ...read more
Scripture: 1 John 3:14-24
We still ask the third question in the Bible, "Am I my brother's keeper?" to excuse our responsibility for our fellowman.
Am I My Brother's Keeper? Genesis 4:9; 1 John 3:11-24 Introduction This past week I installed a new ISP on my computer. I had to set up the DNS and the TCP/IP. Then I had to configure the SMTP and the POP. If you don't know what I'm talking about, maybe you'd better read the FAQ. By the way, ...read more
Scripture: 1 John 3:11-24, Genesis 4:9
Three ways our relationships with other Christians demonstrates our faith in Jesus
When I was in high school my friends always told me that I was born twenty years too late. You see, in high school I idealized the countercultural movement of the 1960s, when the youth culture was demonstrating against everything from the Viet Nam War to Civil Rights. But I was in high school in ...read more
Scripture: 1 John 3:11-28, John 3:11-36
A traditional wedding service for a Southern Baptist Church
Wedding.060 Bryan Fink & Monica Aaron Seating of Grandmothers: Seating of Mothers: Processional: Welcome & Call to Worship: We are gathered here today on this most joyous occasion, to witness the joining together of Bryan Fink and Monica Aaron in the holy estate of matrimony. On behalf of ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-8, Genesis 2:24, 1 John 3:18-24, Matthew 22:34-40
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PRACTICING LOVE - I John 3:10-24 Introduction: The Gospel of John was written to persuade the readers that Jesus was the Messiah and to persuade them to believe upon Him and be saved - John 20:31 But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that ...read more
Scripture: 1 John 3:10-24
Verse by verse discourse on 1 John chapter 3.
1 John 3 NKJV by Bo Sullivan 1 John 3:1 Behold what manner of love the Father has bestowed on us, that we should be called children of God! We hardly understand the "manner of love" of our heavenly Father. We, as fathers and mothers, invest our time, money and resources raising our children. ...read more
Scripture: 1 John 3:1-24
God has shown His love for us in His Son Jesus who has given His life so that we might know true love as well as salvation.
The Imitation of Love 1 John 3:11-24 "Pray that my love will be without limits." --Saint Maximilian Kolbe in his last letter to his mother. Father Maximilian Kolbe was forty-five years old in the early autumn of 1939 when the Nazis invaded his homeland. He was a Polish monk who founded the ...read more
Scripture: 1 John 3:11-24
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
THE TEST OF ABIDING IS FAITH IN JESUS CHRIST AND LOVE FOR THE BRETHREN BY THE INDWELLING HOLY SPIRIT (3:23 - 5:12) A.
THE TEST OF ABIDING IS FAITH IN JESUS CHRIST AND LOVE FOR THE BRETHREN BY THE INDWELLING HOLY SPIRIT (3:23 - 5:12) A. Theme of Section III (3:23-24) 1. The Relationship Between the Test of Sonship and the Test of Abiding 2. Explanation of the Concept of Abiding -- cf. John 15 3. Faith in Jesus ...read more
Scripture: 1 John 3:23-24
Denomination: Independent/Bible
God’s love is so great that with it he has made us children of Him and with that comes all the royal inheritances if we live the way we are suppose too.
I John 3 – “How great is the Love of God?” Thesis: God’s love is so great that with it he has made us children of Him and with that comes all the royal inheritances if we live the way we are suppose too. Scripture Text: 1 John 3: 1-24 1How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we ...read more
LOVE IS AT THE CORE OF BEING A TRUE DISCIPLE
PROPOSITION: Love is at the core of being a true disciple. INTRODUCTION How do I love thee? Let me count the ways. I love thee to the depth and breadth and height My soul can reach, when feeling out of sight For the ends of Being and ideal Grace. I love thee to the level of everyday’s Most ...read more
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
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