David Palmer | 1 John 4:1-6 |

Because we live a world of deception, we must rely on the Word and Spirit of God to live in the truth.

How can we keep from being deceived?

1. Test every spirit (vs. 1)

2. Test every confession (vss. 2-3)

3. Test yourself (vs. 4)

4. Test every listener (vss. 5-6)

David Palmer | 1 John 3:19-24 |

Because of God's greatness displayed toward us in Christ, we can have confidence of our salvation as we believe, obey, and love in Him.

1. The call to confidence

2. What if I lack confidence?

3. How to have confidence

David Palmer | 1 John 3:11-18 |
Because Jesus laid down his life for us, we are called to love others like Him - not like Cain or the world.

1. How Not to Love

A. Not like Cain

B. Not like the world


2. How to Love

A. Love like Jesus

B. Love in Word and Deed

Pastor David Palmer | 1 John 3:4-10 |

Three gospel “antidotes” against sin and sinning:

1. Recognize and diagnose the problem.

2. Embrace and apply the solution.

3. Live in constant gospel repentance and faith.

Juan Fernando Moncayo | 1 Peter 1:10-12 |
1. The Prophets' anticipation reminds us of the value of our salvation (10-12)

2. The Holy Spirit's ministry reminds us of the great value of our salvation (11b-12a)

3. The Apostles remind us of our great salvation (12b)

4. The longing of the angels reminds us of the great value of our salvation (12)

David Palmer | 1 John 2:28-3:3 | Because we are God’s children and Jesus is returning, we should live in the righteousness and hope found in abiding in Jesus alone. Abiding in Jesus produces 4 things in our lives that bring assurance:

I. Confidence at Jesus' Coming

II.Certainty that You are God's Child

III. Conformity to Christ

IV. Consistency in Hope

Nathan Stiff | 1 John 2:18-27 |

When is the last hour? Who is the antichrist? What does it mean to be anointed? Why must Christ abide in the church? Why must the church abide in Christ?

David Palmer | 1 John 2:15-17 | Because of the permanence and extravagance of God’s love, we must stop loving the world which is sin-filled and fleeting.

David Palmer | 1 John 2:12-14

I. Your Sins Are Forgiven

II. You Know the Father and the Son

III. You Are Strong and Have Overcome

Pastor David Palmer | 1 John 2:3-11

I. Knowing God Means Obeying Him

II. Knowing God Means Loving Him and Others