A. And by this we know that we have come to know Him (v.3) 1. If we keep His commandments (v.3) 2. If we keep His word (v.5) B. The Result: 1. The love of God is perfected in us (v.5) 2. Assurance: We know that we have come to know Him (v.3) C. This is related to obedience The Test: Do we keep His commandments?—1…

Living in Light of God’s Holiness Text: Isaiah 6:1-8 Preached by Phil Layton on January 21, 2007 at Gold Country Baptist Church www.goldcountrybaptist.org C. S. Lewis was a well-known and respected Oxford literature scholar and professor and a Christian. Some of his best-known writings for children include…

It’s dangerous to use a word and not know what it means. (Mr. Barrett illustration) There is a chance that you have used the word worship for a long time without knowing exactly what it means. And yet, so much can be said and only begin to scratch the surface talking about worship. Churches have feuded…

“Walking in the Light” 1 John 1.5-10 Last Sunday we began our study in the Book of 1 John. John opens his letter by emphasizing that his message comes from an eyewitness to Jesus. As one of the twelve apostles (and one of the inner circle of disciples), John testifies that he had heard, seen and touched…

Why were palm tree branches spread out before Jesus when He entered Jerusalem and not gold, silver or other treasures worthy of a king? What does it mean to stand before Jesus, The All Consuming Fire? Pastor Noelle shows the significance of palm trees from Leviticus to Revelation and ties in that moment we all will experience one day we will stand before Jesus, the King of kings.

John was sent from God to call a new community to believe and become the children of God