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1 John 2:12-17: Encouragement from the Father (So That You May Know)

Welcome to the 7th sermon in our series on the book of 1 John. (7 of 13)

The letter of 1 John has long been a treasure for followers of Jesus. The second generation of the church in Ephesus faces many of the same accusations about the person and work of Jesus that the church still faces to this day. John, writing as an older, caring pastor, wants to steady and encourage the faith of God's people not only to trust and worship Jesus as God, but also to follow his example of light and love. John writes this letter so that the church might know that Jesus is Lord!

1 John 2:7-14: Love One Another with the Love of Christ (So That You May Know)

Welcome to the 6th sermon in our series on the book of 1 John. (6 of 13)

The letter of 1 John has long been a treasure for followers of Jesus. The second generation of the church in Ephesus faces many of the same accusations about the person and work of Jesus that the church still faces to this day. John, writing as an older, caring pastor, wants to steady and encourage the faith of God's people not only to trust and worship Jesus as God, but also to follow his example of light and love. John writes this letter so that the church might know that Jesus is Lord!

1 John 2:1-6: How Do You Know that You Know (So That You May Know)

Welcome to the 5th sermon in our series on the book of 1 John. (5 of 13)

The letter of 1 John has long been a treasure for followers of Jesus. The second generation of the church in Ephesus faces many of the same accusations about the person and work of Jesus that the church still faces to this day. John, writing as an older, caring pastor, wants to steady and encourage the faith of God's people not only to trust and worship Jesus as God, but also to follow his example of light and love. John writes this letter so that the church might know that Jesus is Lord!

1 John 1:5-10: The Light that Illuminates the World (So That You May Know)

Welcome to the 4th sermon in our series on the book of 1 John. (4 of 13)

The letter of 1 John has long been a treasure for followers of Jesus. The second generation of the church in Ephesus faces many of the same accusations about the person and work of Jesus that the church still faces to this day. John, writing as an older, caring pastor, wants to steady and encourage the faith of God's people not only to trust and worship Jesus as God, but also to follow his example of light and love. John writes this letter so that the church might know that Jesus is Lord!

1 John 1:5-10: Walking in the Light (So That You May Know)

Welcome to the 3rd sermon in our series on the book of 1 John. (3 of 13)

The letter of 1 John has long been a treasure for followers of Jesus. The second generation of the church in Ephesus faces many of the same accusations about the person and work of Jesus that the church still faces to this day. John, writing as an older, caring pastor, wants to steady and encourage the faith of God's people not only to trust and worship Jesus as God, but also to follow his example of light and love. John writes this letter so that the church might know that Jesus is Lord!

1 John 1:1-4: What Do You Believe About Jesus (So That You May Know)

Welcome to the 2nd sermon in our series on the book of 1 John. (2 of 13)

The letter of 1 John has long been a treasure for followers of Jesus. The second generation of the church in Ephesus faces many of the same accusations about the person and work of Jesus that the church still faces to this day. John, writing as an older, caring pastor, wants to steady and encourage the faith of God's people not only to trust and worship Jesus as God, but also to follow his example of light and love. John writes this letter so that the church might know that Jesus is Lord!

Luke 15:1-10: Why Plant a Church?

Welcome to this stand alone sermon on who God pursues for his church and the passion with which he pursues them.

Acts 20:17-38: Introduction to 1 John (So That You May Know)

Welcome to the 1st sermon in our series on the book of 1 John. (1 of 13)

The letter of 1 John has long been a treasure for followers of Jesus. The second generation of the church in Ephesus faces many of the same accusations about the person and work of Jesus that the church still faces to this day. John, writing as an older, caring pastor, wants to steady and encourage the faith of God's people not only to trust and worship Jesus as God, but also to follow his example of light and love. John writes this letter so that the church might know that Jesus is Lord!

Romans 12:1-12: Reflections After a Sabbatical

Welcome to this stand alone sermon of reflections on Romans 12.

Philippians 3:8-11: Is Christianity Homophobic? (Hard Questions for Christianity)

Welcome to the 4th sermon in our series on hard questions. (4 of 4)

It seems we live in a world of dichotomies: some people seem to be afraid to ask questions, while others seem to be afraid to give answers. There are so many opinions, so many “what about’s,” so much information that can render us almost paralyzed. What should we think? What should we believe? What should we do? In our context, many of those questions and doubts and critiques are directed at Christians and/or Christianity. Some seem pretty fair, some seem pretty far fetched.

We’re going to take the month of August and, with the help of some guest preachers, explore some of the hard questions about Christianity. How do we ask good questions? What about God and suffering? How can people claim an “exclusive” belief? Doesn’t religion lead to violence? Is Christianity homophobic? We are excited to welcome some wonderful, Christian thinkers in these areas to help us navigate Scripture and culture and belief and sort through some hard questions for Christianity.