Sunday Sermon -November 17, 2024 – “Caught Up in the Love of God” – 1 John 2:28-3:3
November 17, 2024
Caught Up in the Love of God
1 John 2:28-3:3
November 17, 2024
Dr. Kelly B. Burton
The apostle John keeps heaping up reasons for the Christian to be assured of their salvation. In chapter 1 he invited us to take the test of doctrine. Knowing what you believe bolsters your assurance. In chapter 2 John invites us to take the test of perseverance. If you are not a quitter and you keep persevering in your adversities, you should be assured of your salvation. Now in ch 2:28-3:3 John pitches us the test of transformation. Are we changing more and more like Christ? If so, you will be confident when Christ returns. Every adopted son and daughter of God will undoubtedly be saved.
Sermon in a Sentence: Every adopted son and daughter of God will undoubtedly be saved.
2:28-29 The Second Coming of Christ Will Bring Everything to Light
Parousia: the Greek word means the arrival of a ruler accompanied by a great celebration.
Christ’s appearance will produce two reactions: S_________ or C__________.
3:1-3 The Astounding Love of God Bolsters Christian Assurance
What kind of love does God exhibit to us?
God’s E___________ love.
God’s A____________ love.
God’s R____________ love.
God’s P____________ love.
Sunday Sermon – November 10, 2024- “A Warning Against Devils and Distractions” – 1 John 2:15-25
November 10, 2024
A Warning Against Devils and Distractions 1 John 2:15-25 November 10, 2024 Dr. Kelly B. Burton If you are just joining us we are in a study of the first letter of John. John was an apostle of Jesus. He is probably very old by the time of this writing. He was a pastor who… Read More »
Sunday Sermon – November 3, 2024 – “The Faithful Confession” – 1 John 1:1-4
November 3, 2024
The Faithful Confession 1 John 1:1-10 November 3, 2024 Dr. Kelly B. Burton There is a marvelous tension in Christian thought between the divine and the human nature of Jesus. In the first century, people called Gnostics attempted to derail the church of their orthodox beliefs in Jesus. They claimed Jesus could not have been… Read More »
Sunday Sermon – December 12,2021 – “1 John 5:13-21 – “Safe & Secure in the Arms of Christ”
December 12, 2021
Safe and Secure in the Arms of Christ 1 John 5:13-21 Sunday, December 12, 2021 Dr. Kelly B. Burton The apostle John closes his first letter to the churches with a list of absolutes. He hopes to bolster the confidence of every authentic Christian. Look how many times he uses the phrase “we know”… Read More »
Sunday Sermon – December 5, 2021 – Children of God and Children of the Devil – 1 John 3:7-18
December 5, 2021
Children of God and Children of the Devil 1 John 3:7-18 Sunday, December 5, 2021 Dr. Kelly B. Burton Like a surgeon, the apostle John takes the words God gave him and opens our heart to see if our love vessels are clogged. For the Jew the heart is the hub of all our… Read More »
Sunday Sermon – November 14, 2021 – 1 John 2:1-6 – “Fury Exchanged for Favor”
November 14, 2021
Fury Exchanged for Favor 1 John 2:1-6 Sunday, November 14, 2021 Dr. Kelly B. Burton Sermon in a Sentence: Since Jesus absorbed the fury God intended for us, we can show our genuine love for Him by our obedience to Him. 2:1-2 Christians who grow careless and sin have a Helper who will… Read More »
