1 John
We can Know
8. Walking in the Spirit
November 28, 2021 • John Carrano
We're getting close to the end of our series in 1 John. This week Lead Pastor, John Carrano, continues to build upon what we have been learning as we take the next step and learn to walk in the Spirit. . . . Reflection Questions - What have I been filling my life with? - How is the Holy Spirit inviting me to let go so he can use me? Challenge - Show God’s love to one person this week! Scripture 1 John 4:17-18 1 John 4:19-21 1 John 4:13 1 John 4:17
7. There’s power
November 14, 2021 • Adam Highfill
We hope you have been enjoying our series in 1 John! This week we are continuing as our Worship Director, Adam Highfill, shares about how 'We've got the Power'! . . . Reflection Questions - What modern-day “false prophets” have you been listening to? - In what area of your life have you been lacking power to discern truth? Challenge - Don’t just believe what you hear and see. Test and examine it! - Show His love and invest in someone’s life this week! Scripture 1 John 4:1-3 John 14:6-7 John 8:31-32 John 8:36 1 John 4:4 Philippians 4:6-7 John 16:33 1 John 4:12 John 13:33-35 1 John 4:9-10
6. Driven by Love
November 7, 2021 • John Carrano
We're building on last week's message in our 1 John series as Lead Pastor, John Carrano, gives us next steps as a child of God to how we can move forward as we are driven by love. . . . Reflection Questions - Ask God if there is an area of your heart that needs to be reset and surrendered. Challenge - Read 1 John 3 this week! Scripture 1 John 3:11-24
5. Part of the Family
October 31, 2021 • John Carrano
We're continuing our series in 1 John with Lead Pastor, John Carrano, encouraging us to know that we are a part of the family. . . . Reflection Questions - Are you surviving as an orphan or living as a dearly loved child? - How does my life reflect that? Challenge - Be part of the family of God this week! Scripture 1 John 2:28 - 3:10 1 Peter 2:10 Ephesians 5: 1-2 Galatians 5:22
4. Beware the Undertow
October 17, 2021 • Brian Gomez • Hebrews 4:15, 1 John 2:15–17, Matthew 6:31–33, Matthew 6:19–21, Genesis 3:1–7
We're continuing our series in 1 John with our El Vallès Campus Pastor, Brian Gomez, sharing about the dangers of allowing things of the world to creep between us and our love for God. . . . Reflection Questions - Is love for the things of this world pushing out your love for God? If so, in what area? - How can I feed my soul and my love for God this week? Challenge - Look for the undertow. Identify where love for the world has crept into your heart. Scripture 1 John 2:15-17 John 3:16 Matthew 6:31-33 Matthew 6:19-21 Matthew 6:24 1 Peter 2:11 Genesis 3:1-7 Hebrews 4:15
3. Be a Christian
October 10, 2021 • Chris Oursbourn • 1 John 2:3–11, James 2:14–17, James 1:22–25, Mark 12:30–34
We're continuing our series in 1 John as we look at chapter 2 with our Discipleship Pastor, Chris Oursbourn. And we look at sometimes difficult ways in which we can show that we are followers of Christ as we are encouraged to be a Christian. . . . Reflection Questions Pray for: - Those who have wronged you - Your enemies and those who have hurt you - The grace and power to love them like Jesus Challenge - Have an active faith this week. Be a Christian! Scripture 1 John 2:3-11 James 2:14-17 James 1:22-25 Mark 12:30-34
2. Walk in the Light
October 3, 2021 • Joey Shaw • 1 John 1:5—2:2, Revelation 21:23
We're moving along in our series on 1 John as guest speaker, Joey Shaw, shares about what it's like to live in the darkness, versus the light. So let's see what it looks like to walk in the light. . . . Reflection Questions - Is there anything in my life that I am not admitting to God? - Is there any relationship in my life where I have sin and I have refused to acknowledge it? - Am I willing this week to admit to my sin? Challenge - Walk in the light! Scripture 1 John 1:5-2:2 Revelation 21:23
1. We can Know!
September 26, 2021 • Brandi Carrano • 1 John 5:13, 1 John 1:1–4, John 1:1, John 20:31
It's a new series! That means that Pastor Brandi Carrano is launching us with this first week as we take a look at the history and answer some important questions about 1 John before we begin. . . . Reflection Questions - Ask God for a greater desire to know Him! Challenge - Participate in the second week of Prayer & Fasting! Scripture John 20:31 1 John 5:13 1 John 1:1-4 John 1:1