1 John 4:7–12 The wildfires burning hundreds of miles away in Canada changed the appearance of the sky over Connecticut this past week. Smoke and haze filled the atmosphere, and at sunset the sun appeared as a brilliant red and orange orb. Yet something important had not changed. The sun …
We live in a world filled with voices. Every day we are surrounded by podcasts, social media, news outlets, books, videos, influencers, and countless people who claim to know the truth about God. Some messages are obvious distortions of the gospel, while others are far more subtle. They sound spiritual, …
1 John 3:18–24 As our nation celebrates 250 years since the Declaration of Independence was signed in 1776, many people have reflected on the importance of foundations. The Declaration expressed truths that America’s founders believed should guide the nation for generations. While much has changed over the past two and …
1 John 3:11–18 Words matter. Yet few words have become as casually used in our culture as the word hate. We hear it all the time: “I hate Mondays.” “I hate traffic.” “I hate that team.” “I hate that politician.” We often use the word to express frustration or preference, …
1 John 3:4-10 One of the most common phrases heard today is, “People never change.” We hear it in different forms. “That is just who I am.” “I have always been this way.” “Once an addict, always an addict.” “Once angry, always angry.” The world often assumes that people can …
1 John 2:28–3:3 Every person is searching for a place where they belong. Children long for acceptance. Teenagers search for identity. Adults seek security. Older generations desire assurance. The search may take different forms, but the longing remains the same. People look for fulfillment in careers, relationships, accomplishments, possessions, hobbies, …
1 John 2:22-27 This Sunday at Grace Baptist Church, we continue our series through 1 John, Truth in a World of Lies, with a message titled “Christians and the Antichrists, Part II.” We continue in the main text of 1 John 2:18-27 with our focus being on verses 22 through …
Truth in a World of Lies – 1 John 2:18-21 One of the most fascinating subjects in Christianity is the return of Christ. Books are written, predictions are made, charts are created, and entire ministries are built around trying to decipher every detail of the end times. Yet when the …
There is a reason buyer’s remorse is so common. Something looked perfect in the advertisement. The product promised satisfaction. The salesman assured that it would solve the problem. Then it arrives, the excitement fades, and the realization sets in: this is not what was promised. The world works much the …
In a world filled with spiritual confusion, customized morality, and self-made religion, many people want a version of Christianity that fits comfortably into their lifestyle. The Apostle John confronts that mindset directly in 1 John 2:3–11. True Christianity is not something assembled according to personal preference. It is not “a …