GROWING IN CHRIST TO GROW OTHERS!

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GROWING IN CHRIST TO GROW OTHERS!

March 5, 2023 • Mike Burt • 1 John 2:12–18

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“If you don't see the greatness of God then all the things that money can buy become very exciting. If you can't see the sun you will be impressed with a street light. If you've never felt thunder and lightning you'll be impressed with fireworks. And if you turn your back on the greatness and majesty of God you'll fall in love with a world of shadows and short-lived pleasures.” John Piper

I am back! (Lord willing) and done with a brief bout of Covid – thanks Denis and Grace for being patient and understanding.

Sunday I will share one of the most important messages in 1 John – are we growing? Our Grace motto is Growing in Christ to Grow Others – but are we? Sunday I will give the elements of maturity from 1 John and even a short quiz – not a pop quiz – I am telling you its coming! It will not be hard but the challenges will be. As Piper says above we must not ‘fall in love with a world of shadows’ – join me Sunday as we will walk together through the writings of John to ‘fathers’, ‘children’, ‘young men’ both past and present. We will hear the warnings from John about the emptiness of the World and the deceptions of the antichrists. Then the quiz – but don’t be scared – the answers are all in the Scriptures – just come and listen – you will do fine!

See you Sunday,

Pastor Mike

“Death should not be our plan for separation from the world!”

Confidence! - 1 John 5:13-21

May 28, 2023 • Mike Burt • 1 John 5:13–21

What we know for sure is that God is true and His Grace is real! Nothing fake or artificial - He is genuine! Warren Wiersbe wrote, "Like a child eating cotton-candy at the circus, many people who expect to bite into something real end up with a mouthful of nothing. They waste priceless years on empty substitutes for reality." No fluff in this passage - just real truth that come from real promises based on real faith! Have you ever had to take back something to a store? Most stores will stand behind their products but they need to know that they were the seller - so they ask for a receipt. God gives His receipt with his promises - His Word! In this short paragraphs we have three huge promises - God hears our prayers - God protects us - God keeps His Word. Each promise building on the one before and assuring us of His love and our hope. Join me Sunday as we look at the last few words of 1 John and God gives to us His closing remarks - His receipts. See you Sunday - Pastor Mike

Who do you say I am?

May 14, 2023 • Mike Burt • 1 John 5:5–12, Matthew 16:15, Mark 8:29, Luke 9:20

We will be continuing our way through 1 John on this coming Sunday, May 14th. Join Pastor Mike as he takes us through these verses. See you there!

We Shall Overcome

May 7, 2023 • Denis Garijo • 1 John 5:1–5

"For whoever has been born of God overcomes the world; and this is the victory that has overcome the world—our faith." 1 John 5:4 When I started to walk with God, I believed that it was my responsibility to please Him, to keep His commandments, to do my best to love him and my neighbor, and not allow my old self to be in His way. And that became a burden and the reason for many frustrations as I failed to accomplish it. In this session (1 Jo 5:1-5), John teaches us a lesson that I learned in my faith journey years later. We overcome the world not by our strength but by surrendering to whom we believe, the Son of God. "The Christian faith is ultimately not only a matter of doctrine or understanding or of intellect, it is a condition of the heart." ~ Martyn Lloyd-Jones I appreciate your prayers and look forward to seeing you Sunday. Pastor Denis Garijo