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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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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Spirit Filled Response To Persecution | Acts 4
This chapter illustrates the persecution Christians have and will face for boldly proclaiming the good news of Jesus Christ. The Apostles and we today shouldn’t be surprised by this, Jesus himself suffered persecution in the most severe way, and forewarned that whoever shall follow him will also suffer persecution. Yet, like the Apostles, the Holy...
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Empowered To Go To The Fringes | Acts 3
This sermon encourages Christians to live Spirit filled lives, all of the time! Jeff encourages us to be attuned to the Holy Spirit that dwells inside of every believer and that which glorifies Jesus in our lives. The outworking of this will look different for every believer and there is no perfect example to copy....
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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...
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Every Spiritual Blessing In Christ | Ephesians 1
John outlines this is a significant chapter for all Christians as it reminds us our identity is to be firmly found In Christ! Therefore, everything that Jesus has we have in him. This is the means by which we have every spiritual blessing which this chapter unpacks. Some of these amazing spiritual blessings that we...
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Fruit of the Spirit | Galatians 5 v 13-26
This passage reminds us that we are in the middle of a battle between the flesh and the Spirit. These two things are actively working against each other. We cannot remain neutral in this battle and must pick a side because the stakes have eternal consequences. So, how do we know what side we are...