Book: 1 John

One of the themes throughout John’s first letter is the theme of assurance. He wants his readers to have confidence in the eternal life that Christ has secured for them. With this certainty of their salvation, Christians are able to demonstrate their love for God by keeping His commandments. How should we view God’s commands?…

The love of God is something that is spoken of in the Bible in numerous places. Even when it is not explicitly mentioned it is seen throughout. The Apostle John tells us that God is love. What exactly does this mean and what impact does it have on the church today? Join us as we…

The Bible often warns us against false prophets. It is all throughout the pages of Scripture. So, how can a local church discern truth from error in a world filled with mixed messages? The answer is more straightforward than you might think! Pastor Dwayne Sommersell looks at 1 John 4:1-6 and explains how: 1) Christians…

Jesus told his disciples that people will know that they are his disciples by their love for one another. Since Christ laid down his life for us we are to do the same. But what keeps us from showing that love? And what does it look like to love in deed and in truth? Join…

How does one become a child of God? Or is everyone automatically a child of God? Is it possible to be a child of God at one point in life and then lose that status? Do you want to know if you are a child of God? Pastor Dwayne Sommersell looks at 1 John 2:28-3:10…

Antichrists. Apostasy. Anointing. Abiding. What do these have in common? John talks about each of them in the same passage! Why would he bring these up? And what purpose do they serve to us centuries later? All this and more as we dive into a crucial teaching from this letter! Pastor Dwyane Sommersell looks at…

The world has a certain pull on our hearts. We crave attention, status, and popularity. However, we find that these are temporary and don’t bring true satisfaction. So where is true satisfaction found? Join us as we explore what lasts forever. Pastor Dwayne Sommersell looks at 1 John 2:15-17 and discusses: 1) Love of the…

What makes it so hard to love our brothers and sisters in Christ? What is actually going on at the heart level when it comes to despising or hating someone in the church? Is it possible to be free from the bitterness and anger attached to it? We will look at the connection between walking…

What is it that actually occurred on the cross? What did it accomplish? And is there any connection with this and Jesus’ commandments? We will see the distinction and importance between God’s gospel and his law! Pastor Dwayne Sommersell looks at 1 John 2:1-6 and the gospel. 1) Jesus is our advocate 2) Jesus is…

What does confession have to do with the Christian life? Are Christians supposed to confess their sins anyway? Aren’t we already forgiven? We will look at an often overlooked aspect of our sanctification and see its implications for the church today. Pastor Dwayne Sommersell looks at 1 John 1:5-10 and: 1) The fruit of darkness…