Sermons on 1 John

Sermons on 1 John

Following Jesus – Week 16

All history points to the crucifixion and subsequent resurrection (⁠Matthew 27:27-54⁠). The cross is a scandal (⁠1 Cor 1:18⁠); it makes no sense to invent such a thing – to use a device of torture as a symbol of grace. This idea of sacrifice is alarming (especially the sacrifice of Jesus); could there be another way? Even Jesus asked this question. The night of His death, He prayed; “Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me,” but…

Fourth Week of Advent – Love

The fourth week of Advent’s theme is love. Using 1 John 4:7-21, the message unpacks three key truths: The sermon challenges listeners to assess their spiritual journey by asking, “Am I becoming more loving?”

Practicing the Presence of God – Part 5

Similar to the church in Ephesus, we all drift from our first passions. John gives us all a good reminder in his letter of Revelation, that we need to remember our passion for Christ, repent from our hardening heart and return to to the practices of love.

Faith And Wonder – Part 1

As we age we tend to forget the faith and wonder surrounding Christmas that we had as children. John marvels in the wonder of the incarnation, and he encourages us to do the same.

Fearless – Pt. 4

Have you ever walked into a thick fog? From the outside it looks so dense! Once you step foot inside the fog, you realize it is not what it seemed from the outside. Fear is similar. When we dissect our fears, we will discover that there is no substance to it.