Introduction: Coming to the conclusion of our study in 1 John we see that John gathers together some of the Themes he has dealt with thought this book. One of the most important subjects in the Christian life is prayer. If we want the blessing of God on our life, if we want to enjoy genuine fellowship…

We are in a sermon Series in the Epistles of John entitled Radical Community . This morning we are going to be talking about, “the battle for truth.” To be honest the subject of TRUTH is a huge subject..… we are just going to be skimming the surface morning of the meaning of truth… What we are going…

The Source of Our Relationship With God: Jesus Christ Believing the Witness About Christ: That He is the Son of God 5:6-8 1. There is the mission of Jesus Christ (v.6) A Description of How Jesus Came Into the World This is He who came by water and blood—Jesus Christ; not only by water, but by water and…

Good Morning! We are in our Series in the Epistles of John… this morning we are going to be looking at our identity as children of God…Identity and security has become a major issue in todays world… Do you remember the days when passwords were easy… You could have one password for everything… Now you…

1 John Series Introduction (morning worship) Sermon details: Introduction to our 1st John series considering the very important issues of assurance of salvation and the evidence of genuine Christianity found in the lives of believers. Preacher: Daniel Pelichowski

Introduction · Jesus Christ, God’s Son has come to the earth so that man can have fellowship with God & with His Son. · “But wait,” man says, – “I already have fellowship with God, I already worship Him & He accepts my worship!” – “I do not need for someone else to tell me how to become acceptable to…

Warning: Do not love the world [[ 1John 2:15-17 ]] Do not love the world nor the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh and the lust of the eyes and the boastful pride of life, is not from the Father, but…

Elder Steve Nelson brings a communion message today and Pastor Chase concludes our seriesin the book of 1 Thessalonians. Grab your Bible and open up to 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28.

Jesus was leaving his disciples. “If you love me, keep my commands.” – Jesus instructs us to increase in love and good works after we have come to faith in him. “The world cannot accept him” – Those who do not believe have not seen God with the spiritual eyes of faith, therefore, cannot know God. Where…

There is a principle of Bible study (called the law of first mention) that says, "The first time a thing—a word, or a phrase—is mentioned in the Bible influences how it should be interpreted throughout the scriptures." 1 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. 2 The earth was without…

TEXT: John 10:27-29 TOPIC: God's Grace and Our Assurance Baptist Faith and Message Sermon 8, Written by Calvin Wittman May 11, 2009 Introduction: I read a little story this week which reminded me of precisely why this series on doctrine is necessary. While I think it was fictitious, it made a very good…

Introduction 1 That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked upon, and our hands have handled, concerning the Word of life— 2 the life was manifested, and we have seen, and bear witness, and declare to you that eternal life which was with…

I. The Altar of Incense, 30:1-10 This was a smaller altar, measuring 18 inches square by three feet tall, and built like the ark and the table of showbread, of acacia wood, overlaid with pure gold. it had two pair of gold rings and two poles of acacia wood overlaid with pure gold to transport it. It…

1. In order to be saved and spend eternity enjoying God's presence a person must persevere in faith to the end. 1 Co 15:1 Now I make known to you, brethren, the gospel which I preached to you, which also you received, in which also you stand, 2 by which also you are saved, if you hold fast the word which…

1 John 2:18-20 (morning worship) Sermon Details: Some people walk away from their faith in Jesus, and others continue in the faith, and even if we aren't aware, the Bible gives us the reason genuine Christians continue in the faith. Sermon Points: #1 The era of the antichrists (18) #2 The reason some leave (19) #3 The reason some stay (20) Preacher: Daniel Pelichowski

The assurance of believers is based upon the certain knowledge of God revealed in creation and his mighty acts in history, upon the certainty of his promises, the vindication and resurrection of Christ and the inward testimony and outward demonstration of the power of the Holy Spirit.

1 John 2:28-3:3 (morning worship) Sermon details: What difference should the future return of Jesus Christ make in our lives today? Sermon Points: #1 Confident Anticipation (28, 3:2b) #2 Loving Adoption (3:1-2a) #3 Holy Living (29, 3:3) Preacher: Daniel Pelichowski

I. The robe of blue, 28:31-35. The robe described in these verses is one of six pieces that were custom made for the high priest. It was a woven work of one piece, made of blue. It was seamless, sleeveless and hung below the knees. It had an opening in the middle, reinforce by a binding of woven work,…

Introduction This past week I had a moment to focus on Graduation. I was able to see virtually Caleb graduate and talked with one of our youth who will be graduating from High School this coming June. It brought me back to the graduations in my life. My first one that I can remember is graduating from…