1 John 4:1-21 In this sermon from 1 John 4, we explore what it truly means for a Christian to “abide in God.” John teaches that abiding requires both discernment—testing the spirits to ensure they align with Christ’s truth—and love, especially for fellow believers. Just as God demonstrated His love by sending His Son, we are called to reflect that love in…
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Numbers 35 This sermon explores how the Christian life is built on two essential traits inherited from our spiritual Father: purity from sin and love for one another. Just as DNA reveals family identity, our actions reveal whether we belong to God or the devil. John urges believers to reject sin and hatred, embracing a Christ-like life marked by righteousness, compassion, and…
Matthew 18:15-20
1 John 2:12-28 In this message, John offers a spiritual forecast: the rise of antichrists—false teachers who distort the truth and lead believers astray. Drawing from vivid imagery and heartfelt exhortation, the sermon urges Christians to reject worldly desires and instead “put on Christ,” abiding in the anointing of the Spirit and the Word. Just as we prepare for physical storms, we…
2 Corinthians 5:1-10 In a world where homelessness—both physical and spiritual—can feel overwhelming, Paul reminds us that our earthly bodies are only temporary dwellings. This sermon explores the longing we all feel for a permanent home, one not made with hands but prepared by God. Through trials and burdens, we groan for something greater, and in Christ, we are promised a home…
1 John 1:5-2:11 John wrote to a people who were struggling with false teachings and with divisions. They were dealing with a pervasive doctrine that taught the “unreality of Christ”—the separation of divinity and humanity, which was the exact opposite of Christ’s incarnation: God in the flesh. This resulted in division, frustration, and pain among the membership. And to help them to…
1 John 1:1-4 This year, the Bible Bowl team will be looking at the General Epistles (with Revelation). These books tend to be rarely focused upon in our churches. The focus of these letters was helping tell truth from counterfeit—the real thing. To the inspired writers of the New Testament, who were very familiar with Christ, they could tell the difference at…
Ephesians 6:10-24 In a world filled with uncertainty and spiritual conflict, Paul’s message in Ephesians 6 calls Christians to “armor up” with truth, righteousness, readiness, faith, salvation, and the Word of God—spiritual tools powered by prayer. This sermon reminds us that our true enemy is not people, but the devil and his schemes, and that victory comes not through our own strength,…
Aquila and Priscila were left behind in Ephesus to continue the work—supporting the local church and continuing to evangelize the city while Paul moved on to Caesarea and beyond. It’s then that Luke takes a break from following Paul’s journey and, instead, remains in Ephesus to account for the arrival of a Jewish man: Now a Jew named Apollos, a native of Alexandria,…
Matthew 7:15-27 Who’s responsible for my soul? What’s the context that brings us to Jesus’ famous closing story of the Sermon on the Mount?