September 12, 2009
Speaker: Darrin Patrick
No one was closer to Jesus than the Apostle John. As both a "Son of Thunder" and "the disciple whom Jesus loved," John was absolutely devoted to the lordship and mission of Jesus. In this sermon we will look at the life of John so we can understand the...
September 19, 2009
Speaker: Darrin Patrick
As an eyewitness to Jesus' ministry, miracles, crucifixion, and resurrection, John knew first-hand the power and mercy of Jesus. In this sermon we will see how John reminds the church that we too can experience this power and mercy.
September 26, 2009
Speaker: Darrin Patrick
Having true fellowship with God and people only happens when Christians walk in God's light. In this sermon we will examine all that it means to walk in the light of God.
October 3, 2009
Speaker: Darrin Patrick
John reminds us that knowing God and living in relationship with him is only possible through obedience to his truth. In this sermon we will examine the biblical reality that why you obey is as important as how you obey.
October 10, 2009
Speaker: Darrin Patrick
Knowing that you are beloved, despite your un-loveliness, is a key to understanding the gospel. In this sermon we will see how it is also a key to loving your brothers and sisters in Christ despite their un-loveliness.
October 17, 2009
Speaker: Darrin Patrick
John uses a family metaphor to remind Christians that they are in a maturing process. In this sermon we will explore what it means to grow up in God.
October 24, 2009
Speaker: Darrin Patrick
John shocks his audience into reality by telling them not to love the world, which is a slightly more positive way of saying to hate the world. In this sermon we will explore John's warning to resist the lure of attractive lies of a dark world that...
October 31, 2009
Speaker: Darrin Patrick
Just as a child receives the nature of their parent, so does the believer receive the nature of his or her Parent in the form of the Holy Spirit. In this sermon we will see how it is the Spirit, not the best efforts of the believer, that ultimately helps...
November 7, 2009
Speaker: Darrin Patrick
The life of the believer is marked by love for others. In this sermon we will see that it is not enough to simply speak love, or to theorize about love, but that true love is borne out in action as well.
November 14, 2009
Speaker: Darrin Patrick
John reminds us that we live in a dark world that opposes God at every turn. In this sermon we look at how the cross leads us to absolute confidence that our deepest needs and concerns are known by God and that our salvation is secure in his goodness.
November 21, 2009
Speaker: Darrin Patrick
John reminds us that any teaching that lessens Christ’s unique and ultimate power over sin, death, and Satan is a lie. In this sermon we will also see that any teaching that begins and ends with the crucified, resurrected, and returning Lord is one to...
November 28, 2009
Speaker: Joel Lindsey
The Spirit that raised Jesus from the dead is the same Spirit that dwells in the heart of each follower of Jesus. In this sermon we will see that followers of Jesus can not only be assured of their eternal security, but can live confidently knowing that...
November 28, 2009
Speaker: Steve Mizel
In this sermon, we look at how life is full of fear - fear of God and fear of man. We also look at how God's perfect love casts out fear and enables us to walk in freedom. (Recorded at The Journey's Metro East Campus on Nov. 29, 2009.)
December 5, 2009
Speaker: Steve Mizel
Faith is a word we all use. But it is a culturally loaded word that needs to be carefully defined. In this sermon we will look at what the Bible says about faith and how that faith leads to love, obedience, and overcoming the world. (Recorded at The...
December 5, 2009
Speaker: Bob Bickford
The call to obey God's commands would be an unbearable burden if not for trust in the obedience of Christ. In this sermon we see that believing in Christ is the only way to experience the life God intends for us to live.
December 12, 2009
Speaker: Darrin Patrick
Prayer is an exercise in faith, patience, obedience, and submission to the greater will and wisdom of God. In this sermon we will see the impact this has on what God has called us to do as ambassadors of Christ's gospel.
December 19, 2009
Speaker: Darrin Patrick
As in our day, John’s contemporaries lived in a world permeated by idolatry. It is no surprise that John ends his letter warning against it. In this final sermon in 1 John, we will see how identifying and repenting of idols is key to worshiping the one...
