This Sunday and next (the 30th), we wrap up our series in first John looking at the end of chapter 5, verses 18-21.  In this passage John now shifts gears from the previous verses – going from the terrible problem of sin to – in this conclusion – building up believers, reminding them of things…

This Sunday we are continuing our series in the first epistle of John looking at chapter 5, verses 16-17.  In this passage John is giving an example of what he’s talked about in confident prayer in our last message.  The example he gives is how we can pray for others; when there is a particular…

This Sunday we are continuing our series in the first epistle of John looking at chapter 5, verses 13-15.  In this message we’ll talk about the confidence we have that comes from God and His Word, the Bible.  John here at the end of his letter gives his purpose for writing, which he did in…

This Sunday we continue our series in the first epistle of John looking at chapter 5, verses 6-12.  In this message we’ll talk about the proofs, witnesses of Jesus Christ, the Son of God; and that He was, (and is) who He said He was, and accomplished everything He said He would accomplish!  John said…

This Sunday we continue our series in the first epistle of John looking at chapter 5, verses 4-5.  In this message we’ll talk further about the birthmarks of a true believer.  Here John says that all true believers have overcome the world.  He also says how the true believer overcomes the world: by faith.  So,…

This Sunday we continue our series in the first epistle of John looking this week at chapter 5, verses 1-3.  In this message we’ll talk again about the birthmarks of a true believer.  Here in these verses, John says that whosoever is truly born again will love God and his/her brothers and sisters in Christ. …

This Sunday we are continuing our series in the first epistle of John looking again at chapter 4, verses 15-19.  In this message we’ll deal with our fear and love.  This is another part of this text which talks ultimately about love. Here in these verses, John wants believers not to fear because love “casts…

This Sunday we are continuing our series in the first epistle of John looking again at chapter 4, verses 7-21 for a third time.  In this message we’ll deal with the results of love.  This is the third part of this text which talks about love. Here in these verses, John wants to be sure…

This Sunday we continue our series in the first epistle of John looking at chapter 4, verses 7-21 a second time.  This is the second part of this text which talks about love. Here in these verses again, John wants to be sure believers understand this important topic of love.  And, as we said last…

This Sunday we continue our series in the first epistle of John looking now at chapter 4, verses 7-21.  This will be the first of multiple parts in this understanding of love (we’ll be studying the next few weeks). Here in these verses, John wants to be sure believers understand this important topic of love. …