Results

Review This morning we saw from Scripture that the Christian truly has hope through Jesus Christ. We learned that we can equip ourselves with the helmet of salvation by remembering all that we find hope in. We saw that because of our salvation, we can look back in God’s Word and we can claim the promises…

The Ark Captured ( I Samuel 4:1-11 ) 1 And the word of Samuel came to all Israel. Now Israel went out to battle against the Philistines. They encamped at Ebenezer, and the Philistines encamped at Aphek. 2 The Philistines drew up in line against Israel, and when the battle spread, Israel was defeated…

Jesus and personal Evangelism We have been looking at Jesus and His example of personal evangelism. And have covered much territory. So, again, some reminders before we get to the results. Because of divine we have seen some unlikely things (4:4) Jn4:4 “4 And He had to pass through Samaria.” Briefly…

Understanding Mercy Throughout my life there have been many times where I have felt wronged against. Either is was intentional or I misunderstood what someone’s thought process was. During those times, anger, frustration, worry, and many other negative thoughts swirled through my mind. My heart was not…

Scene 1/ It feels nice to be vindicated; but eternal vindication is far better . 4:4-6 Most, if not all of us, have been in the situation when we know someone else is wrong, but others can’t see it. We want people to agree with us because we know that we are right. But they don’t believe us and we might…

13 There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it . 14 Wherefore, my dearly beloved, flee from idolatry. 15 I speak…

The Results of God’s Love Good morning. It is good to be back to preaching today, after a short-term fever knocked me out of commission last weekend. I am so thankful for our regular Sunday worship and tech team, Andrea and Patty, and for Mary Lopez with a really good Mother’s Day message for us. And…

Results of God’s Love In this letter of 1 John, we have spent a few weeks looking at changes in our lives that help us to be more and more conformed to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. These are the changes that create new life because of the Love of God, poured out to us through the gift of his Son,…

Connect the dots ( Insert Connect-four picture here) Have you ever played the game connect four? Well our section is like that. It is connecting the dots between chapters 1:18 and 5:6-8:39. Connect the dots, connecting one thought to another. One passage to another. This section we are starting in this…

Billboards What is the purpose of a billboard? Did you know your life as a Christian is a billboard of your faith, your belief? Do you think as a Christian you are accountable for the kind of billboard you are? 12 So then each one of us will give an account of himself to God. Before we go any further,…

A wise old evangelist was once asked, “Why don’t we see revival happening in the Church in the United States today?” The old preacher scratched his chin and thought for a moment. Then he said, “The reason why we are not living in revival today……is because we are content to live without it.” 6 Will You…

See and speak Did you see that, did you hear that, do you believe that? Some good questions, and it was a time of miracles that lead to discipleship of Jesus Christ in Spirit and Truth. Pentecost had come (Act2:1) 1 When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place. The people heard…

The Results of God’s Love For the next several weeks until Pentecost, I will be teaching and preaching from the First Epistle of John, as series I an naming the Results of God’s Love. We just celebrated, once again, the reality of the resurrection of Jesus the Son of God, the Christ we put our hope in.…

The Results of God’s Love I always enjoy reading again, and studying again, the book of 1 John that we have been getting a little more into our hearts during these last couple of months. Today is the eighth and last sermon I have for you in this series from 1 John, The Results of God’s Love. Just a recap…

The Results of God’s Love I have spent a few weeks in these lessons from 1 John, talking about the results of God’s love. This is one of my favorite books in the New Testament. It is full of insight that comes from the beloved apostle John, after many years, probably many decades of living with a full…

The Results of God’s Love Today is part 4 of this study in 1 John. We spoke of God meeting our deepest needs in Christ at the Cross; then about Knowing God; last week our gerund was Loving like God’s Children, today it is Believing like God’s Children, and next week on Mother’s Day it will be Behaving…

The Results of God’s Love Message 3 in our post-Resurrection Sunday series from 1st John. We already talked about God meeting all our needs for salvation in Jesus Christ, mostly from chapter 1. Then last week we shared about what it means to “Know” God through Jesus Christ, mostly from chapter 2. I decided…

The Results of God’s Love As we continue into the richness of the 1st letter of John the Apostle, we are going to find some interesting and challenging themes. Last week I spoke about our needs met in God’s Son, the first result of God’s Love that was most of chapter one. We will be in chapter 2 mostly…

As Adam’s transgression and its resulting condemnation was imputed to all who are in Adam, even so Jesus’ righteousness and its resulting justification is imputed to all who are in Christ Jesus!

Awakening must be followed by intentional obedience if results are to last.

Rejoice in Our Hope of God’s Glory our Future is secure in Jesus’ hand and the outcome of our live is in God’s plan If glory is the majesty of God, his character seen for all that it truly is, then his glory … revealed in us will occur when we suddenly become exactly what God has intended us to be. God…

Reward throughout the OT is primarily understood as a payment, wage, restitution, or recompense. Typically, the rewards given (נתן, natân) are appropriate responses to certain actions or attitudes. At times, these rewards can be seen as swift, appropriate judgment for corrupt dealings or idolatry (e.g.,…

The importance of discussing sin first when sharing the gospel, and the results of turning away from God.

Worship God’s Saving Power Worship God’s Forgiveness Worship God’s Holiness Worship God’s Timeless Character

Peace is more than simply the absence of conflict; it is the active presence of God which results in the flourishing of his creation.