November 1, 2026 TEXT: I John 2:26-29 I. The Holy Spirit renews God’s Work in us through God’s Word (vv. 26-27; I John 2:20; 3:24) A. The Holy Spirit helps us avoid being seduced 1. God has given us His Word to deliver us from the bondage of Satan’s family (I Peter 2:23) 2. God…
November 1, 2026 TEXT: I John 2:22-25 I. Who God is, is essential to truly knowing God (vv. 22-23) A. It is a lie to say that Jesus is not the Christ (v. 22a) B. It is opposing to Christ to deny the Godhead (v. 22b) C. It is impossible to have God in your…
October 25, 2026 TEXT: I John 2:18-21 I. The work of God must keep being renewed in these last days (v. 18) A. It was the last time then and it still is now (Acts 2:17; II Thess. 2:3; II Tim. 3:1; Hebrews 1:2; I Peter 1:5; II Peter 3:3; Jude 18) B. There were…
October 25, 2026 TEXT: I John 2:15-17 I. Biblical love produces lasting loyalty (v. 15) A. Love of this world produces allegiance to the things of the world (v. 16) B. Love of God the Father produces steadfast faithfulness to God (v. 5) C. Love for God the Father produces devotion to the family of…
OCTOBER 11, 2026 TEXT: 1 John 2:12-14 Introduction: Development is a process that takes place over time in every area of life. Maturing is a process of development that takes place over time. (Genesis4:3; Luke 2:52; Colossians 1:10; Ephesians 4:13; Job 8:20; Psalm 37:37; James 3:2) * Mental development * Physical development * Emotional development…
OCTOBER 11, 2026 TEXT: 1 JOHN 2:7-11 Introduction: “Brethren” Fellow believers in the Lord Jesus Christ I John 3:13, 14, 16, II John 3, 5, 10 “Beloved” From Sermon #3 I John 3:2, 21, 4:1, 7, 11, III John 1, 2, 5, 11, I. God’s commandments compliment each other (v. 7) A. The New Testament…
September 27, 2026 TEXT: I John 2:1-6 Introduction: “My little children” The Epistles are written to believers. The Epistles are about living the Christian life in real life as a child of God personally or as a church collectively II Corinthians 6:13; Galatians 4:19; I John 2:1; 3:18; III John 4 “Beloved” Hebrews 6:9; James…
September 20, 2026 TEXT: I John 1:5-10 I. To walk with God we must walk in the light of His holiness (v. 5) A. God’s Word declares His perfect holiness B. God’s messengers must declare God’s perfect holiness C. God’s message of His perfect holiness and our need of it in our lives must be…
September 20, 2026 TEXT: I John 1:1-4 I. Renew God’s Work of sharing what we know of the Word of life (v. 1) A. Sharing what we know from the beginning in the Word of God (Genesis 1:1) B. Sharing what we know by what we have seen and heard from the Word of God…
September 13, 2026 TEXT: I John 3:11-24 I. God has called us to love one another (v. 11) A. This is the message God has given from the beginning B. This is the message Jesus came to show us in real life C. This is the message that the Christian faith is all about II.…