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  • Rick Hope avatar

    True Love

    Contributed by Rick Hope on Feb 14, 2006
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    Everyone talks about true love. But the Apostle John tells us how we are supposed to love.

    In just two days, we celebrate a holiday centered around the concept of love. We’ve seen traces of it for weeks. Hearts, flowers, candy… My wife told me exactly what she wanted this year… she told me she wanted flowers…but not roses. Anyone can get roses, she said. She wanted tulips. And so I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Truth, Obedience, And Other Antique Virtues

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 4, 2007
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    The unpopular notion of absolute truth, and how obedience leads us to truth

    TRUTH, OBEDIENCE, AND OTHER ANTIQUE VIRTUES 1 John 2:3-6 March 5, 1995 INTRO: A few weeks ago, during our Friday night devotional, I asked my teens how many of them had seen "Schindler’s List", Steven Spielberg’s recent movie about the Holocaust. I asked them: was the Holocaust right or was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Know That You Know That You Know Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 11, 2007
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     | 2,708 views

    we are a people whose actions of love are evidence of a transformed heart. There is assurance.

    How To Know That You Know That You Know: 1 John 2:3-14 The People Of God: Studies in 1 John Sept. 25, 2005 Intro: What is “for sure”? (invite responses). I have one more… Last week I kicked off our fall sermon series through the book 1 John. It is a fairly brief epistle, written by Jesus’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Problems Of Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by Bruce Goettsche on Nov 14, 2006
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     | 2,473 views

    The real Deal Christian Obeys God rather than presumes upon God’s grace.

    “The Problem of Forgiveness” 1 John 2:1-6 www.unionchurch.com November 5, 2006 Rev. Bruce Goettsche THE REAL DEAL: A Study in 1 John Much of the time truth is found in finding the balance between competing ideas. For example, · Parental Love = Unqualified love – consistent discipline · Good ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Can We Really Know Series

    Contributed by Frank Lay on Jul 19, 2006
     | 2,568 views

    Is it possible for a person to really know that he has eternal life as a present reality?

    CAN WE REALLY KNOW? John 2:3-11 Is it possible for a person to really know that he has eternal life as a present reality? Some people hope that they are among the elect but feel that no one can really know until that day. Others believe that a person can be saved one minute and loose it the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Do You Know You Know Him? Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Jamie Wright on Jul 22, 2006
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     | 3,622 views

    The Bible is clear that we can know Him? But how do you know that you know him and how can we have that assurance of knowing him?

    Pastor Jamie Wright * MFC * May 24, 2006 Last week: Do you know Him? 1 Cor. 3:10 This week: How do I know that I know Him? 1 John 2:3-11 “Now by this we know that we know Him, if we keep His commandments.” There are three TEST(s) of knowing Him: 1. ATTITUDE TEST towards obeying His Word and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Obeying Our Advocate Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Aug 8, 2006
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    We can know we’re Christians with absolute certainty. Is this being presumptuous? The objective basis for our assurance of salvation rests on faith plus action. Our choices reflect our commitment to Christ.

    Sermon Series on First John, “Collecting Evidence of Faith” “Obeying our Advocate”, 2:1-6 -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Picture a tense courtroom trial. The evidence has been presented and things don’t look good for the defendant. The defense ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Walking In Obedience Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jan 29, 2007
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    To walk in obedience means to walk in love.

    Introduction: A. The story is told about a groom, whom during the wedding rehearsal, approached the minister with an unusual offer. 1. “Look, I’ll give you $100 if you’ll change the wedding vows. When you get to the part where I’m to promise to ’love, honor and obey’ and ’forsaking all others, be ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Sign Of A Christian Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 15, 2007
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     | 3,439 views

    The sign that we are a Christian is that we obey His word.

    The Sign of a Christian Text: 1 Jn. 2:3-11 Introduction 1. Illustration: Despite the "Do Not Touch" signs, a museum was having no success in keeping patrons from touching--and soiling--priceless furniture and art. But the problem evaporated overnight when a clever museum employee replaced the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Christlike

    Contributed by Wilson Mcmahon on Feb 28, 2007
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    A sermon on the meaning of being a "Christian"

    Christian means Christlike (Webster), not a follower of Christ. 1Jn 2:3 And hereby we do know that we know him, if we keep his commandments. 1Jn 2:4 He that saith, I know him, and keepeth not his commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him. 1Jn 2:5 But whoso keepeth his word, in ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The"If" Of Knowing Jesus Series

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Sep 30, 2006
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     | 4,781 views

    If anyone sins, we have an advocate with the Father, but He expects our obedience.

    The “If” of Knowing Jesus. I John 2:1-6 INTRO.: Wm. Barclay introduces his exegesis of this passage with the following thoughts: In I John 1:7-9, John says two very important things about sin. He says the blood of Christ purifies us from all sin. This means forgiveness and cleansing come through ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Walking In The Light Of Obedience

    Contributed by William Nowak on Oct 10, 2006
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     | 4,344 views

    Learning to Walk in the Light of God

    Intro—As we come to 1 John 2 today, we are continuing our series on how we can learn to walk in the light of God, and John wants to tell us about another positive step we can take to make sure we actually are living in God’s will. In a nutshell, John says that we need to respect God’s authority ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Walking As He Walked Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Aug 15, 2005
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     | 6,641 views

    We know that we are supposed to walk like Christ but what does that really mean.

    Walking as he walked How many people here walk? We all walk, sometimes we walk short distances, sometimes we walk long distance but for the most part we all walk. It really isn’t rocket surgery. All you have to do is put one foot in front of the other. And in case you have problems with that ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    De We Really Know God? Series

    Contributed by Danny Nance on Mar 22, 2008
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     | 2,761 views

    Series on 1 John, message is a challenge to examine one’s relationship with God.

    Do We Really Know God? 1 John 2:3-11 Two men given same amount of land. Provided seed and tools. One gets to work. The other spends his time trying to be certain he has rightful deed (which he does). At the end of a year, which will have produced more, the one who was assured the land was his, or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Commitment To Christ #2 Series

    Contributed by Rule Digal on Apr 2, 2008
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     | 4,432 views

    let us listen to the words and statements of those who literally “left” everything to follow the Lord. Let’s listen to what John had to say about following our Savior.

    Theme: Committed to Jesus (Pt.2) Text: 1 John 2 Introduction A. Last Sunday we learned what it means to be committed to follow Jesus. Three would-be disciples of Jesus failed to exhibit a kind of commitment that He required from those who would follow Him. One was actually not willing to pay the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational