1 John 4:1-11 – Test All Things
John warns his listeners to test the spirits. There are those who are children of God and those that are children of the devil. And there are those that are attempting to come into the church to change or corrupt the truth. So it becomes important that we examine what is being said and done. Test all things!
Bible Text: 1 John 4:1-11
Acts 26 – Paul’s Testimony Before Agrippa
After having stood before Felix, then Festus, Paul has opportunity to stand before King Agrippa and share of the work God has done in his life. Agrippa hears and is gripped with conviction, but does not open his heart to the truth. And we hear one of the saddest statements given by Agrippa: “You almost persuade me to become a Christian.” This world is filled with the ‘almost’. Missed opportunities and denied chances. May we be those living in the fullness of life God has for us.
Bible Text: Acts 26:1-32
1 John 3:10-24 – Loving Like Children Of God
John continues to reveal what a child of God looks like. Not only is it a life characterized by righteousness, but in our text here, the focus is on love for one another. We cannot say we are in Christ if we do not love others. And as we’ll see, this love is unconditional and sacrificial – it is one of action.
Bible Text: 1 John 3:10-24
Our Response To Difficulties In Life
Pastor Sandy Adams teaches some valuable lessons and truths from the book of Job.
1 John 2:28-3:9 – Living As Children Of God
John points us to an incredible reality – God loves us with an extraordinary love. A love that brought us in as children of God. But are we living as children of God with a resemblance to our Heavenly Father? Listen in as we look at the key to living as children of God.
Bible Text: 1 John 2:28-3:9
Acts 25 – Paul’s Defense Before Festus
After having to stand before Felix in chapter 24, another 2 years passes by before Paul has to go through it all again with Festus, the new Roman governor. It can be enough to break a person – unless that person is living completely for Jesus. This is what we see with Paul as he rests and relies on the Lord.
Bible Text: Acts 25:1-27
1 John 2:12-27 – Grow and Guard
John lays out a progression of growth for the believer as he writes to three groups of people: children, young men, and fathers. As believers, we should be growing in our walk with the Lord. And there are things that will come against us to hinder that growth. We look at what it is we must be on guard against to ensure our growth.
Bible Text: 1 John 2:12-27
Acts 24 – Paul’s Defense Before Felix
Paul is brought before the Roman governor Felix where the Jews present their case against him. How will things unfold? We look at how Paul handles himself and how God ultimately orchestrates all of these things for His purposes.
Bible Text: Acts 24:1-27
1 John 2:1-11 – Walking In Jesus and Like Jesus
John lays out for us some wonderful news! We don’t have to sin, but if we do, we have an Advocate – Jesus. And He is with the Father standing on our behalf. He has cleansed us from our sin and now calls us into a life of fellowship with Him. And John lays out some tests for the believer to know that we know Him.
Bible Text: 1 John 2:1-11
Acts 23 – When Your Back’s Against The Wall
Things are getting increasingly more chaotic for Paul. Rejected, beaten, imprisoned, and a group of assassins taking an oath to kill him. Things aren’t going his way it would seem. Yet through it all we see God’s providential care time and time again. Jesus even comes to encourage Paul in jail and let’s him know He’s not done with him yet. What a great reminder that if God is for us, who can be against us.
Bible Text: Acts 23:1-35
1 John 1:5-10 – Walking In The Light
John lays out for us that if we are believers in Christ, we should be walking in the light as He is in the light. We look at some obstacles to walking in the light, but also the provision made for us to continue walking in the light.
Bible Text: 1 John 1:5-10
Acts 21:27-22:30 – Paul Gives An Account
Paul is given the opportunity he’s been dreaming of – to speak to his fellow country men. The Jewish crowds are gathered at the Temple, the stage is set! He lays it all out for them as to how Jesus met him, transformed him, and called him. Surely the people will warm up to Paul after this account. Listen in to hear how it all goes down and what we learn from his account.
Bibel Text: Acts 21:27-22:30