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1 John 2:28-3:3

1 John

We Shall Be Like Him

When Christ returns, those who remain in him will be confident and without shame, transformed to be like him; living in purity now reflects the hope of that future glory.

Micah 6:1-8 · Deuteronomy 27:12-13

What Does God Require?

God calls his people to faithfulness through both worship and justice. True devotion to God must translate into ethical treatment of others, reflecting God's own character of mercy and loyalty.

1 Thessalonians 4:1-8 · 1 Peter 1:2

What Does the Spirit Do?

The Holy Spirit sanctifies believers, empowers their fight against evil, sustains them in weakness, and assures them of their identity as God's children—making them never alone in their Christian walk.

Acts 13:4-12 · Acts 9:15-16

What Is Our Mission?

Colossians 2:16-23

Colossians

What Is Really Important

This sermon examines how false spirituality based on emotional experiences or self-imposed rules disconnects us from Christ, the true head. Spiritual maturity is measured not by feelings or rule-keeping, but by faith in Christ's work on the cross.

Deuteronomy 6:4 · Matthew 3:16

What Is the Trinity?

This sermon examines the biblical doctrine of the Trinity—that God is one yet three distinct persons—by refuting inadequate views (Tritheism, Arianism, Modalism) and demonstrating from Scripture that the Father, Son, and Spirit are each fully God while remaining personally distinct.

Romans 8:28-39 · Job

What Is Wrong?

Suffering is not always a sign of hidden sin. This sermon examines how God works through suffering to strengthen believers, using Jesus's example and biblical promises of God's unfailing love.

James 4:13-17

James

What Is Your Life?

This sermon challenges believers to stop living with arrogance and self-centered plans, recognizing that life is brief and unpredictable. We are called to submit our plans to God's will and live each day as a gift from him.

Ecclesiastes 3:1-15 · Ecclesiastes 1:13

Ecclesiastes

What Season Is It?

Life follows predictable cycles, yet we experience deep longing for meaning beyond this world. God has planted eternity in our hearts, creating holy discontent that drives us to seek him.

2 Kings 5:15-27

What Time Is It?

This sermon contrasts Elisha's God-centered motives with Gehazi's self-seeking greed, calling believers to examine whether they point others to God or seek personal gain.

1 John 1:5 · 1 John 2:3

1 John

What We Can Know

This sermon surveys 1 John's central truths about what believers can know—including knowledge of God, salvation, eternal life, and love—to counter false teachers and bring assurance and confidence to the congregation.

Matthew 7:1-5 · Matthew 23:23-24

What We Need Are More Rules

This sermon challenges the belief that God is primarily rule-focused and legalistic, arguing instead that a grace-oriented view of God transforms how we treat others in life's gray areas.

Ephesians 2:11-22

Ephesians

What We Were Is Not What We Are

Through Christ, what was once lacking in us—access to God, citizenship, covenant promises, and hope—has been completed. We are called to remember our former separation, embrace the peace Christ accomplished through his blood, and live as God's unified family demonstrating reconciliation to the world.

John 1:35-42 · Romans 8:29

What's In a Name

Jesus saw Peter's potential as a 'rock' before Peter saw it in himself. Developing a life consistent with our new identity in Christ is a lifelong process of transformation.

2 Samuel 7

When God Says No

When our desires conflict with God's will, we must trust his sovereignty and wait for his direction rather than presuming to act on good motives alone. True trust means accepting his 'no' with praise.

Genesis 12:10-20

When the Godly Stumble

This sermon examines Abraham's faithlessness during famine, showing that even great believers struggle and make poor choices. Yet God remains faithful to his promises, demonstrating his determination to keep his people on track despite their failures.

Mark 6:1-13

Mark

Where Is the Awe?

Familiarity with Jesus breeds contempt and kills faith. When we lose our sense of awe before God's presence, we forfeit recognition of His power and the transformative word He offers.

Colossians 3:1-4 · Colossians 2:14

Colossians

Where Is Your Mind?

This sermon examines how baptized believers are raised with Christ and seated in God's throne room, calling them to set their minds on heavenly realities rather than earthly pursuits, living in anticipation of Christ's return and the full revelation of their hidden life in him.

Philippians 3:10-16 · 2 Corinthians 12

Philippians

Where To?

This sermon challenges the false belief that working for God guarantees comfort and success, arguing instead that suffering and struggle are integral to spiritual growth. It calls congregations to persevere in their mission to love and reach others, trusting God's promises despite difficulties and setbacks.

John 13:1-5 · John 1:1

Who Am I?

This sermon explores how understanding our identity in God's eyes—not through worldly measures or others' judgments—enables us to fulfill our spiritual mission with clarity and purpose, just as Jesus' secure identity allowed him to serve humbly.

Genesis 22:1-19 · John 3:16

Who Are You Really?

This sermon examines Abraham's test to demonstrate that times of testing reveal and strengthen our true character and faith. Through difficulty, we discover whether we trust God or ourselves.

Mark 12:29 · James 2:19

The Holy Spirit

Who Is the Holy Spirit?

This sermon introduces a series on the Holy Spirit by establishing that the Spirit is a distinct person within the Godhead, possessing personality and the ability to think, reason, and feel. Christians are called to have a personal relationship with the Holy Spirit, loving, obeying, and worshiping him.

2 Peter 3:1-10

Peter epistles

Wholesome Thinking

Peter calls believers to pure, rational thinking grounded in Scripture, rejecting the false teacher's claim that nothing changes. God's patience is not forgetfulness but grace—a call to urgency in sharing Jesus before his return.

John 10:1-6

Whose Voice Do You Hear?

In a world filled with competing voices and endless distractions, this devotional challenges listeners to hear and follow the voice of Jesus above all the noise of modern life.