In this sermon, Pastor Phillip Slaughter teaches from his favorite passage in the Bible, Revelation 5. We look at things from John’s perspective as he looks for someone who is able to bring an end to all the pain, suffering, and sin in this world. Toward the end of this sermon, we played the Andrew […]
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 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 »
