“Transforming Love” 1 John 4:1-21
Jesus really did come as a human and God really did send Jesus to die for us and God is our true source for love. The best and in many ways, clearest way to love God is to love others. These truths are reflected in 1 John 4:1-21.WatchNotesDownloadDateTitle
- Feb 16, 2025“Transforming Love” 1 John 4:1-21
“Transforming Love” 1 John 4:1-21Jesus really did come as a human and God really did send Jesus to die for us and God is our true source for love. The best and in many ways, clearest way to love God is to love others. These truths are reflected in 1 John 4:1-21.
- Feb 9, 2025Love Matters (1 John 3:11-24)
Love Matters (1 John 3:11-24)
Beginning in 1 John 3:11 we are looking at the true definition of love. Love is displayed first by the work of Jesus on the cross and is lived out in our lives by loving others. - Feb 2, 2025Family Traits (1 John 2:28-3:10)
Family Traits (1 John 2:28-3:10)
In this passage John is reminding his readers and those of us today, that we are to reflect the characteristics of our Heavenly Father, to whose family we belong. These traits include righteousness, and love. - Jan 26, 2025Words of Enouragement and Warning (1 John 1:12-27)
Words of Enouragement and Warning (1 John 1:12-27)
Guest speaker and former PHCC Youth Director, Pastor Joel Sisson reminds us from 1 John that we are to continue faithfully living the gospel despite challenges. - Jan 19, 2025Safe People, Safe Community (1 John 2:3-11)
Safe People, Safe Community (1 John 2:3-11)
John minces no words to remind his audience that if we claim to have a relationship with Jesus, we need to live a life that reflects that relationship, beginning with how we treat our brothers and sisters in Christ. - Jan 12, 2025No Perfect People (1 John 1:5-2:2)
No Perfect People (1 John 1:5-2:2)
In this section of 1 John, we are reminded that we all need the atoning work of Jesus Christ for our salvation and the forgiveness of God when we mess up and sin. - Jan 5, 2025It’s Always About Jesus (1 John 1:1-4)
It’s Always About Jesus (1 John 1:1-4)
In these opening verses of 1 John, we are introduced to the reality of Jesus and the importance of living our shared life in Jesus. - Dec 29, 2024Check the back of the boat (Mark 4:35-41)
Check the back of the boat (Mark 4:35-41)
Sometimes it is in the very familiar Bible stories that we learn new lessons. This story gives us some lessons on faith as we approach a new year. - Dec 22, 2024Love That Lasts (1 John 4:9-12)
Love That Lasts (1 John 4:9-12)
On the fourth Sunday of Advent we focus on Love. Pastor Scott opens the Word of God to focus on the fact that God is the one who initiated Love to us. - Dec 15, 2024Real Joy (Luke 2:8-11; John 15:9-13)
Real Joy (Luke 2:8-11; John 15:9-13)
The Angels announced good news of great joy. Jesus promised to give complete joy. Today we consider what real joy is and how to find it. - Dec 8, 2024Peace on Earth (Isa 9:6; Luke 2:14; John 14:27)
Peace on Earth (Isa 9:6; Luke 2:14; John 14:27)
This sermon examines several key passages that reveal the depth of peace we have in Jesus Christ. We discover that Peace on Earth is not just a wish for the Christ follower; it is a reality. - Dec 1, 2024Hope for All (Isaiah 40)
Hope for All (Isaiah 40)
Hope for the one who trusts God is more than a wish or a dream. It is a certain expectation that God will do what God has promised. On this first Sunday of Advent we rest in the hope we have as promised in the birth of Jesus Christ, who came to die that we might live. - Nov 24, 2024Leading when others don’t (Nehemiah 13)
Leading when others don’t (Nehemiah 13)
Nehemiah discovers that all the reforms instituted after the completion of the project were not followed. Sometimes all we can do as leaders is our best, and then we trust God with the results. - Nov 17, 2024Our Lament – God’s Faithfulness (Lamentations 3:19-26)
Our Lament – God’s Faithfulness (Lamentations 3:19-26)
Using Jeremiah's words from Lamentations 3:19-26 Pastor Scott leads us to lament the sudden passing of one of our Elders and a dear brother in Christ. - Nov 10, 2024Committing to Spiritual Character (Nehemiah10)
Committing to Spiritual Character (Nehemiah10)
Nehemiah quietly leads the people of Israel to commit to rebuilding their spiritual character as they promise to follow God's Law. We learn that God is concerned about our character more than any accomplishment.