We all go through ups and downs in our Christian faith. Whatever the struggle—whether outside of us or inside—we often feel ourselves blown about by the winds of emotion or circumstances. Yet God calls us to lives of increasing consistency, with the evidence of our inner transformation becoming more and more apparent as we learn to walk with Christ.
Paul Clark
1-28-24
Let’s look at the first 4 verses today – and John’s going to say in the first couple verses – “I’m a witness” – and then in the next few verses he tells us “Why” he writes this..
Paul Clark
2-4-24
God’s not hard to find – He’s not hiding from you – He reveals himself – to everyone – There’s no secret to knowing God. You just have to look to His Son Jesus in faith and His light will fill your life
Stan Steeley
2-11-24
John doesn’t mince words. Those who say that they have no sin are liars. They are not disagreeing with us. They are directly contradicting God. That is not a position we want to be in.
Paul Clark
2-25-24
He’s going to talk about the assurance of salvation—that’s in VS. 12 – 14 --- the Second thing he does is he appeals for separation from the world – that’s in VS. 15 – 17 ..
Paul Clark
3-3-24
You can go backwards in your Christian life – if you don’t pay attention – if you don’t focus on the fundamentals – It doesn’t matter how good the play is—If you jump off sides – It’s coming back – you offended the fundamentals
The fundamental for us is to ABIDE in Jesus
Matt Pearson
3-10-24
Walking right involves staying connected with the Holy Spirit, living in awe of God, and resting in our hope in Jesus. How are you doing in these areas? What is one thing you could do this week to improve walking rightfully?
Paul Clark
3-17-24
We are supposed to be walking in God’s Righteousness – How many of you want to walk that way? – Jesus said – “we’re blessed if we do" – Matthew Chapter 6 – He said: “Blessed are they which hunger and thirst after righteousness”
Paul Clark
3-24-24
We know that we really know Jesus because we love one another.. Do you want to know that you know that you know that you know that you have become a true Christian – This is how you know – You have passed from death into life—
Paul Clark
4-7-24
You’re heart will condemn you but in Christ you have a new heart and in Christ there is now no condemnation. You walk with His heart – keep walking – through your doubts – keep walking through your discouragement –
Paul Clark
4-14-24
we want to believe right about Jesus Christ – If we get that wrong we’re going to be messed up in every area of life – If you’re wrong about Jesus, you’re wrong about God – And if you’re wrong about Jesus, you don’t have God – John makes that clear in this passage
Paul Clark
4-21-24
If you know Him – His love comes out – If He abides in you and you abide in Him – loves comes out --- you love one another --- if love doesn’t come out – he said – there’s your sign – that you don’t know God – the absence of love is the absence of God
Stan Steeley
4-28-24
Assurance is real for those who sense the presence of the Spirit in them, who trust the eye witness testimony of the Apostles, and who abide in God’s love. How are you doing, walking in assurance of God’s love? What is one thing you can do this week to improve in this area?