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Hope in Him - Abide in Him

March 19, 2023 • Josh Burt • 1 John 2:28—3:10

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“A true Christian does not think God will love us because we are good, but that God will make us good because He loves us!”

- C.S. Lewis

As Christians we often look to a “call to action” or “to-do list” or “a project/program” to guide and inspire us. These things tend to fill our schedule, our thought, and our life. They are NOT intentionally “wrong,” but can distract us from the unchanging, immeasurable, incomparable, and undeniable LOVE of Christ. We often can think of ourselves with too much “me…” and not near enough “Him…” when it comes to faith, following, and framework. Although, it normally begins “innocently” - it leads to us showing an “ I in Christ" instead of “Christ in me.” We become us-centered, and that leads to “us” dependent for our faith.

This week, as we open the passage, we will see that it is Christ - and that is it! Faith, abiding, and love in Christ alone. I am so excited to open up 1 John and dive into this passage together. I am so looking forward to seeking Him, and together, seeing that we can have Confidence in God, true Connection with God, and that we can see the Care of God!

See you this Sunday!

- Pastor Josh

"When you feel like you can't take it anymore, look to Jesus and take it a little more.”

- John Piper

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