Longing for a Good Father

Fellowship Church Knoxville

Longing for a Good Father

June 11, 2023 • Rick Dunn • 1 John 2:15–17

This Sunday, Rick Dunn speaks on the question we ask God, "How can this be if You are good?" In sin, it is easy for us to doubt the goodness of God. Sin forms in our hearts when our flesh chooses to be god over our god-formed longings for pleasure, passion, and power. But, we must believe that He is good to be able to align ourselves with Him. Christ transforms our whole being, by the Spirit, to commit to the Father.

The Testimony

July 30, 2023 • Greg Pinkner • 1 John 5:6–21

This Sunday, Greg Pinkner concludes our series on 1 John. These verses emphasize the testimony of the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit testifies that God gave us eternal life and that life is in His Son through the crucifixion. The book of 1 John is about following the Lord and the things He said while He was here on earth so that we can be a part of a kingdom we haven't seen yet.

Just Do It

July 23, 2023 • RD McClenagan • 1 John 5:1–5

This Sunday, RD McClenagan speaks on the commands of God and our obedience to them. Religion tells us how we must follow God's commands and it exhausts us. But, His commands are not a heavy yoke; they are an invitation. We need to be driven to obedience by God's heart for us, not our own vision. His love for us is the only thing that can sustain our obedience.

You're Afraid... and We Love You

July 16, 2023 • JC Neely • 1 John 4:17–21

This Sunday, JC Neely speaks on how our enemy's goal is to bring fear and uncertainty into our lives about our relationship with Christ. But, we are secure in the love of God because He has given us His Spirit. Our security comes from what He has done, not what we are doing. Experiencing God's love is better than just having an understanding of it. The Gospel is the fear that the enemy has put in our hearts and minds being met with the love of Christ.