John, inspired by the Holy Spirit tells his readers they can know they have eternal life. Do you have that assurance of salvation and, if so, what ought your life look like as a consequence.
Sermon Category: 1 John
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True Freedom | 1 John 5:1-12
Clive begins this sermon by outlining the remarkable freedom upon which Jesus lived his life on earth. Jesus lived every day knowing the divine love of God the Father. Nothing compared to this and Jesus lived freely in this love. The amazing truth of these verses is that through our relationship with Jesus we can...
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There is No Fear in Love | 1 John 4:7-21
Christians are instructed to love another with a unique love that only originates from God. This selfless, perfect love is God and was demonstrated in Jesus the Son of God’s death on the cross whilst we were still sinners. Therefore, how can Christians not want to imitate this unique love especially within the Church. As...
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Warning: There are False Prophets
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,...
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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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Abiding In Truth | 1 John 2:18-27
This sermon encourages us to identify and refute false teaching that seeks to distort the glorious truth about Jesus’ divinity and his essential role as the Messiah. We must be alert to these attempts of deception and especially when they come from those that were formerly brothers & sisters in Christ. In contrast, for those...
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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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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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