A study of the first letter written by John, the disciple whom Jesus loved. Within, we see a detailed description of what true love toward God and others looks like. In addition, we see a beautiful description of God’s love for us. In summary, “By this we know love, that he laid down his life for us, and we ought to lay down our lives for the brothers” (1 John 3:16, ESV).
In this sermon by Pastor Phillip Slaughter, he concludes our study of 1 John. He recorded this conclusion in his office after the sermon he preached failed to record. Several themes of the book (e.g., knowing if we are saved) are revisited as John concludes his letter.
1 John 5:6-21 A Conclusion Read More »
In this sermon preached by Pastor Phillip Slaughter, we discuss that loving Jesus biblically means obedience will result from love. This type of love proves our faith. Moreover, this type of faith overcomes the world. Note: This sermon is shorter than most because we took the Lord’s Supper. I encourage all believers to gather with
1 John 5:1-5 Overcome the World Through Faith Read More »
In this sermon preached by Pastor Phillip Slaughter, John gives us more ways to know if we are true believers. He tells us that not only do true followers of Jesus (those indwelled by the Holy Spirit) testify and confess Jesus as Lord, they also get better and better at loving God and others as
1 John 4:13-21 If We Love God, We Love Like Him Read More »
In this sermon preached by Pastor Phillip Slaughter, I John tells us that God proves his love for us, and we should love him in return. If we do this it will be evident by our love for each other. In this love, people might even get a glimpse of God.
1 John 4:7-12 Our Love Reveals God Read More »
In this sermon preached by Pastor Phillip Slaughter, we explore how we know which voices to listen to in the midst of so many people saying so many things about God.
1 John 4:1-6 Knowing Who Is From God Read More »
In this sermon preached by Pastor Phillip Slaughter, we hear that true love is proven by actions performed with right motives. The ultimate example of this was the life of Jesus. When we live life in this manner it reassures us that we have a healthy relationship with God.
1 John 3:11-24 We Prove Our Love With Action Read More »
In this sermon preached by Pastor Phillip Slaughter, we look at the truth that whoever practices righteousness has been born of God. However, this phrase might not mean what it appears to mean at first glance. Especially since the Psalms and Romans tell us that no one is righteous. How can we practice something that
1 John 2:28-3:10 Made Righteous: Children of God Cannot Keep On Sinning Read More »
In this sermon preached by Pastor Phillip Slaughter, we investigate the meaning of John’s words when he claims that the people who left the group of believers were never really believers in the first place. We also discuss the importance of perseverance and abiding in Christ.
1 John 2:18-27 Perseverance Proves Relationship Read More »
In this sermon preached by Pastor Phillip Slaughter, we look at how God’s rules keep us safe and help us find joy despite the discomfort they sometimes bring. In contrast, living by the world’s rules will sometimes seem easier and less painful, but it ends in heartbreak and loss.
1 John 2:15-17 Loving the Temporal Will End in Heartbreak Read More »
This week, Pastor Phillip Slaughter walks through 1 John 2:7-14. In these verses, John reveals the inseparable connection between loving God and loving others. Phillip explains why we might need help knowing whether we truly love others or not.
1 John 2:7-14 If You Do Not Love Others, You Do Not Love God Read More »
This week, Pastor Phillip Slaughter walks through 1 John 2:1-6. Our sermon did not get recorded this past Sunday. Therefore, Phillip quickly walks us through these verses in order that those who missed are able to know what we covered. He discusses John’s desire in the letter to help us not sin, and Jesus’ ability
1 John 2:1-6 Jesus Proved His Love For Us; Now, Let’s Prove Our Love For Him Read More »
In this sermon, preached by Phillip Slaughter we look at the difference between fellowship and relationship. If (and that’s a big “if”) we have a relationship with God, we cannot lose it. However, sin has a serious affect on our fellowship with God. This causes problems since we all sin even after salvation occurs. John
1 John 1:5-10 No Fellowship Without Forgiveness Read More »
In this sermon preached by Phillip Slaughter, we begin our verse by verse journey through 1 John. We specifically look at why we should listen to what John has to say about Jesus (the word of life). In addition, in the first four verses of this letter, John introduces some of the reasons he chose
1 John 1:1-4 Finding Joy in the Word of Life Read More »
