(Past series · 8 sermons)
Letters From John.
(The sermons)
- 08Aug 21, 2023
____ Reputation
This sermon explores the concept of reputation and how it relates to our actions and faith. It delves into the reputations of three men mentioned in 3 John, highlighting the importance of living a life of love, hospitality, and faithfulness. The sermon encourages listeners to reflect on their own reputation and how it may impact those around them.
3 John 1-14 · Pastor Abbie Sawczak
0:00 / 0:00 - 07Aug 14, 2023
Love that Overcomes the World
This sermon explores the idea that love overcomes the world, as stated in 1 John 5. It discusses how faith, obedience, and God's completed work all contribute to this victory. The sermon encourages listeners to trust in God's power and promises, and to live out their faith in love and obedience. It also touches on the idea that our actions can either accept or reject God's testimony, and that there is no middle ground when it comes to believing in Jesus as the Son of God.
1 John 5:1-12 · Pastor Nermalis Vera
0:00 / 0:00 - 06Jul 31, 2023
Communicating Christ's Love
This sermon explores the concept of love in the context of 1 John 4, where it is written that God is love. The speaker discusses how our understanding of love can be influenced by our experiences and relationships, and how God's love is not dependent on our ability to reciprocate or initiate. The sermon emphasizes the importance of receiving God's love and allowing it to overflow into our relationships with others.
1 John 4:7-21 · Pastor Nermalis Vera
All 2 passages
0:00 / 0:00 - 05Jul 24, 2023
Overcoming Scarcity with Kingdom Love
This sermon explores the concept of loving one another as taught in 1 John 3:11-24, and how it relates to overcoming scarcity with kingdom love. The speaker emphasizes the importance of living a life of love and generosity, and how this can be achieved by trusting in God's abundance and provision. The sermon also touches on the story of Cain and Abel, and how Cain's scarcity mentality led to jealousy and murder.
1 John 3:11-24 · Pastor Abbie Sawczak
All 4 passages
0:00 / 0:00 - 04Jul 17, 2023
A Call for Discernment
The sermon series 'Letters from John' continues with a call for discernment, emphasizing the importance of testing every spirit to see if it is from God. The pastor shares a personal story about her sister's made-up story and how people react to it, illustrating the need for discernment. The sermon then dives into 1 John 4:1-6, discussing the nature of the test, the subject of the test, and the goal of the test, which is to know whether something is from God.
1 John 4:1-6 · Other
All 2 passages
0:00 / 0:00 - 03Jun 26, 2023
Nature vs Nurture in Righteousness
This sermon explores the concept of nature and nurture in the context of righteousness, emphasizing that our identity as children of God is what enables us to live a righteous life. It encourages listeners to embrace their new nature in Christ and to love others well, reflecting the character of their heavenly Father. By doing so, we can confidently live out our faith, unashamed before Christ, and demonstrate His love to those around us.
1 John 2:28-3:10 · Pastor Nermalis Vera
0:00 / 0:00 - 02Jun 19, 2023
Knowing and Obeying Jesus
This sermon explores the idea of knowing and obeying Jesus, emphasizing that true knowledge of Jesus leads to obedience and living like Him. The speaker reflects on the significance of Juneteenth and Father's Day, highlighting the importance of recognizing the Father's heart and living out freedom and love. The sermon encourages listeners to examine their hearts and actions, seeking to live like Jesus and experience the freedom He gives.
1 John 2:1-14 · Pastor Abbie Sawczak
All 3 passages
0:00 / 0:00 - 01Jun 12, 2023
Walking in the Light
This sermon explores the concept of walking in the light as described in 1 John, emphasizing the importance of being fully seen by God and living in truth. It encourages adopting a lifestyle of confession, not as a means to achieve perfection, but to deepen relationship with God and experience His love and forgiveness. The sermon invites listeners to practice confession and receive God's forgiveness, highlighting the accessibility of His grace and the promise of lasting relationship with Him.
1 John 1:1-2:1 · Pastor Nermalis Vera
All 2 passages
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