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UNDERSTANDING FIRST JOHN – “SIN!”

1st John 1:8-10 (8) “If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. (9) If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse … Continue reading

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Understanding First John – “The LOVE of GOD!”

INTRODUCTION: The word translated “love” in First John is the word, “agape”. It appears in the New Testament a total of 259 times! It appears in the New Testament as a noun 116 times! It appears in the New Testament … Continue reading

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The Many Resurrections on the First Easter!

“THE MANY RESURRECTIONS OF THE FIRST EASTER!” AS HE CAME NEAR JERUSALEM SHORTLY BEFORE HIS TRIUMPHAL ENTRY, JESUS RAISED LAZARUS FROM THE DEAD! John 11:38-44 (38) “Then Jesus, deeply moved again, came to the tomb. It was a cave, and … Continue reading

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“WHAT IS SO ‘GOOD’ ABOUT GOOD FRIDAY?”

Read Mark 14:32 – 15:47 Good Friday, which has also been called, “Black Friday” and “Great Friday” has been observed as a day of sorrow and fasting by Christians since the First Century AD. After 400 AD, it began to … Continue reading

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What did JESUS Accomplish on the Cross?

Among many other things, here are 12 things JESUS accomplished on the cross… Psalm 22:1-21 SERMON – “WHAT DID JESUS ACCOMPLISH ON THE CROSS?” 1. HE demonstrated God’s passionate love for sinners! Cf. John 3:16 “For God so loved the … Continue reading

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JESUS!

UNDERSTANDING THE EPISTLE OF 1st JOHN – SERMON #5 “JESUS” INTRODUCTION: 1. John begins this Epistle by declaring to the reader that he, himself, has personally seen and come to know the LORD Jesus personally; therefore, this Epistle is a … Continue reading

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What does it mean to “abide” in Jesus?

First John 2:1-6 (1) “My little children, I am writing these things to you so that you may not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous. (2) He is the … Continue reading

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Understanding the Epistle of First John – Sermon 2: That we may KNOW!

“UNDERSTANDING THE EPISTLE OF FIRST JOHN                                 Sermon 2: ‘THAT WE MAY KNOW!’” INTRODUCTION: Last November and December, I asked if anyone in the Church had suggestions as to what I should preach about beginning the New Year. I was given … Continue reading

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The Greatest Thing a Man Can Have!

FEBRUARY 18th, 2024 FIRST JOHN:  SERMON ONE – INTRODUCTION   “THE GREATEST THING A MAN CAN HAVE!” 1ST John 5:12-13 (12) “Whoever has the Son has life; whoever does not have the Son of God does not have life. (13) … Continue reading

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When Jesus died on the cross, did GOD die?

INTRODUCTION: When I asked if anyone had questions about which I could preach after New Year’s Day, I received several really good questions… “What Do the Names of God mean in the Bible?” “What are angels?” “Did God Die?” and … Continue reading

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