The warning within these verses comes from a foundation of love. Firstly, Gods love for his children. Secondly, John the authors love for his brothers & sisters who he doesn’t want to see fall into believing these falsehoods. These verses contain two warnings. Firstly, that there are spirits operating that are not to believed. Secondly,...
Author: Duncan Sills (Duncan Sills)
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Christ is Saviour and Example | 1 John 3:11-24
This sermon expounds the wonderful, life giving truth that Jesus Christ is a loving saviour. He is the definition of love and this was displayed in his death on the cross. He alone felt the cost and price of salvation for all who believe in him. We must never lose the wonder of how amazing...
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Theology For Life | 1 John 2:28 – 3:10
This sermon expounds two fundamental Christian truths within these verses. Firstly, that Jesus will return triumphantly at the second coming. This is not just a future hope but also helps transform us to be more like him as we await his return. Secondly, that for those who have faith in Jesus Christ we are children...
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Love, Love, Love | 1 John 2:1-17
This sermon from these verses in John is unsurprisingly all about love! Firstly, the love of Christ for us. This love expressed in Jesus laying down his life, taking upon himself the righteous wrath of God for our sins, so that we might share in this loving Union. God the Father delights to accept this...
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John Flavel: Despite our sinfulness in England, Christ still stands at the door and knocks
I love reading old Christian authors and was recently moved, as I read some of John Flavel’s writing. In his “Epistle to the Reader” and introduction to a series of sermons on Revelation, he writes beautifully. In particular, one passage expresses how astonishing it is that, despite atheism, impure living and bitter opposition to goodness,...
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God Is Light | 1 John 1:5-10
This sermon declares that God Is Light! He is Light because he shines perfect truth and revelation into a dark world. God is also Light because he is morally perfect, without fault, and lavishes this goodness abundantly upon us. These truths about Gods character are embodied in Jesus Christ and shine winsomely into the whole...
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The Word Of Life | 1 John 1:1-4
This sermon reminds us that Jesus Christ is the precious Word Of Life. Jesus gives us earthly life by creating us, spiritual life through his death & resurrection, and eternal life through faith in him. The Word Of Life has existed from the beginning of time along with the Father and Spirit. He has also...
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Hope and Life | 1 Peter 1:3-4 & 1 Peter 3:18
Duncan speaks on the significance of the cross to Christians at Easter. The cross signifies the moment that Jesus who knew no sin, took the punishment we deserved for all the sins we have done in our lives. Yet, this beautiful exchange goes further still, with those who believe in him, receiving his righteousness! Therefore,...
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The Work Of The Holy Spirit | Acts 2
The Holy Spirit is the third person of the trinitarian God. Therefore, the Holy Spirit is not simply someone to be experienced, but a person to be known relationally. Duncan draws out from this passage some of the ways the Holy Spirit worked amongst the believers in Acts 2 and continues to do so amongst...
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The Power Of The Holy Spirit | Acts 1
Duncan reminded us that the Holy Spirit has been given to us to continue the good work that Jesus began. This is the same Holy Spirit that was co-working with Jesus throughout his ministry. Therefore, we should be invigorated and excited by the good work yet to be done. The Holy Spirit came to empower...