How important is Jesus? This week in 1 John, we meet some churchgoers who felt they could follow God without needing Jesus. There are many today who would agree, saying: […]
Two Loves (1 John 2:12 – 17): November 8, 2020
Are you a list-maker? So is God! As we continue to glean lessons from 1 John, we will take a look at one of God’s lists. What job does He […]
Waiting is the Hardest Part: November 1, 2020
The prophet Isaiah spoke to the people of Israel during a time of great difficulty. Sound familiar? Isaiah assured them that God saw their troubles. If they would just hope […]
Testing, 1-2-3 Testing. Is This On? (1 John 2:3 – 11): October 18, 2020
Sometimes we need to be sure: guessing or wondering is not enough because of what is on the line. Before a doctor says we have cancer there are tests. Before […]
Our Advocate (1 John 2:1-2): October 11, 2020
Why did Jesus need to die? Couldn’t God just forgive us when we admit our mistakes? What part does Jesus’ sacrifice play in finding eternal life? We’ll explore that topic […]
Dealing with Darkness (1 John 1:5-10): October 4, 2020
We jumped into 1 John last Sunday in our “Love + Truth” teaching series. Pastor Theo explained that the author, John the apostle, was not only an eyewitness to the […]
The Real Jesus (1 John 1:1 – 4): September 27, 2020
Famous people. Have you ever wondered what they’re really like? What is Taylor Swift like these days? Is Ellen Degeneres a nice person or a bully? What about a politician like Gavin Newsom? More importantly, […]