John's Letters - St Paul Westport

Walking In The Light

January 8, 2023 • Pastor Brad Knorr • 1 John 1

Pastor Brad introduces the Apostle John's grandfatherly, yet not bashful, writing to the early Christians. In Chapter 1, we find the centrality of the gospel of Jesus and three "vain philosophies" we're tempted to believe about ourselves and God.

The Ethical Tests Of Faith

January 15, 2023 • Pastor Brad Knorr • 1 John 2:1–11

We continue our study of 1 John looking at the the ethical measuring sticks of our faith in Jesus: what attitudes and behavior mark us as the saved & forgiven people of God?

The World Is Passing Away

January 22, 2023 • Pastor Brad Knorr • 1 John 2:12–17

Pastor Brad continues our series through 1 John and the ways we can follow Jesus over the things of the world.

Jesus At The Center

January 29, 2023 • Tyler Rohlfsen • 1 John 2:18–27

In this section of 1 John, we encounter the first use of the phrase "antichrist." What does John mean? Do we have reason to be scared? And most importantly, how are we called to live out our trust in Jesus?

Like Father, Like Son

February 5, 2023 • Pastor Brad Knorr • 1 John 2:28—3:10

How can we as God's children think and act like He does as we seek to follow Jesus? Pastor Brad continues our message series through 1 John.

Brotherly Love Be Like

February 12, 2023 • Tyler Rohlfsen • 1 John 3:11–24

Tyler continues our walk-through of John's Letters looking at how we can choose self-sacrificial love like Jesus.

Discerning The Spirits

February 19, 2023 • Pastor Brad Knorr • 1 John 4:1–12

Whether we realize it or not, spiritual realities surround us everyday. How do we tell what's from God and what's not? Pastor Brad shares out of 1 John 4 how we can sharpen our discernment.

Fear's Greatest Fear

February 26, 2023 • Pastor Brad Knorr • 1 John 4:13–21

Pastor Brad continues our message series in 1 John looking at how we view God as Trinity and how His perfect love frees us from living in fear.

Raising Overcomers (Child Of God Sunday)

March 5, 2023 • Pastor Brad Knorr • 1 John 3:1–5

Pastor Brad shares out of 1 John 5 how we can be -- and teach others to be -- overcomers through God's great love for us.

The Testimony Is In You

March 12, 2023 • Tyler Rohlfsen • 1 John 5:6–21

John tells us that God has provided three witnesses to the work of the gospel through Jesus: the water, the blood, and the Spirit. What does that mean? Tyler unpacks 1 John 5 as we learn to embody the testimony of Jesus ourselves.

The Union Of Truth & Love

March 19, 2023 • Pastor Brad Knorr • 2 John

Having wrapped up 1 John, we now look at the brief but truth-packed letter of 2 John. Pastor Brad shares what unity around God's truth and God's love looks like.

Choosing 'Right' Over What's Advantageous

March 26, 2023 • Pastor Brad Knorr • 3 John

How do we courageously choose what's right when the alternative is safe, convenient, and easy? Pastor Brad shares out of 3 John on how we can make daily decisions to honor God.