How do believers hold up when challenges and difficulties come their way? In this message, Gordon teaches through a section of 1 John 3 that helps offer a practical and powerful strategy for staying anchored and strong when the storms of life surround us.

1 John 3:19-24

Anchor

The Heart

Blessed Assurance

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King Asa of Judah chose to lead courageously, moving against the idolatry and pagan customs that had infected his realm. Listen as Gordon speaks from Asa's story to Christians wondering how they can be faithful and courageous in when times are tough.

Fully Committed

King Asa

1 Kings 15:9-24

2 Chronicles 14-16

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Our culture is infatuated with love. It dominates movies, books, and art. In 1 John 3:11-18, the apostle challenges the polluted forms of love and takes us back to the source of true love - God. Listen as Gordon takes us back to the source!

1 John 3:11-18

Love

Love is love

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How well do you take advice? Can you distinguish between good and bad advice? Do you have wise people around you who you trust to help inform and shape decisions that you make? The story of King Rehoboam in 1 Kings 12 should serve as a warning to each of us about the importance of seeking and following wise counsel. Listen as Gordon walks us through practical lessons from King Rehoboam's missteps.

1 Kings 12

Rehoboam

Advice

Counsel

Listen Up

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What will be your legacy? What will you be known for once you reach the end of your life? As Gordon considers the final lap of Solomon's life in 1 Kings 11, he exposes biblical truth about how to ensure that we finish the race well in our lives.

1 Kings 11

Solomon

Final Lap

Finish Well

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Christian identity is tied into being a child of God. What does it look like to live from that status? In particular, Gordon considers 1 John 3:1-10 and the struggle against sin.

Sin

1 John 1:1-10

Child of God

Children of God

Curió

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Who is the antichrist and how does he work to destroy the identity of Jesus and his followers? In this message, Gordon explores 1 John 2.18-29 and how to sift out the truth fro the lies.

1 John 2:18-29

The Antichrist

Antichrists

Identity Theft

Revelation

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Who is the antichrist and how does he work to destroy the identity of Jesus and his followers? In this message, Gordon explores 1 John 2.18-29 and how to sift out the truth fro the lies.

1 John 2:18-29

The Antichrist

Antichrists

Identity Theft

Revelation

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What is our identity in Christ? How does seeing yourself as a redeemed Child of God change the way you live? In his message from 1 John 2:12-17, Bryan Borden motivates us as believers to live faithfully.

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In 1 John 2 we encounter the challenge to walk in the light by loving others, and, more importantly, we find the resource we need to pull it off. Gordon unpacks how hate can blind us and how love can bring us into the life Jesus has prepared for us.

2 John 2:7-11

Love

Higher Love

Love your neighbor

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