The Pace of Discipleship
In our series walking through 1 John this summer, we have heard John tell us that our behavior matters. Why? Because what we believe in our...
Waiting For What Will Be
Have you ever been in a situation or a circumstance that you knew was only part of what it could be or eventually would become?...
1 John Study Questions #6
Future Forward Faith 1 John 2:28-3:10 INTRODUCTION: Attitudes are important things. I often tell my kids, “Your attitude will determine...
Seeing Jesus Clearly
Up until my 7th-grade year, my brother and I had attended larger public schools, and then we had a short stint of homeschooling, which was...
The Freshness of Freedom
Do you remember the feeling of freedom at the moment you accepted Jesus as your savior? At that moment, you were ushered in from spiritual...
1 John Study Questions #4
Foundations of Faithful Followers 1 John 2:12-17 INTRODUCTION: Coming out of the preceding passage, John pauses to speak an encouraging...
Joy Prompts Grace
What is your first tangible memory of receiving grace? Mine comes from junior high. My father was and is a wonderful dad and now grandad....
1 John Study Questions #3
The Motivation for Selfless Love 1 John 2:7-11 INTRODUCTION: We have heard John say “My little children…” in 2:1. And now, he...
Joy Leads to Thankfulness (Including a special note from Pastor David and Pamela)
Let’s continue our conversation on the stability of joy. One of the powerfully important ways that joy impacts our lives is that it...