Sermons

When God Pursues You

Jeremy Swift

Published on: 03/09/2025

God is the ultimate source of all love, and when we truly know Him, we naturally love others. This transformative relationship with God enables us to express agape love—the purest form of compassion and unselfishness. God demonstrated His love by sending His Son, initiating the relationship with us despite our unworthiness. As we grow in understanding God's infinite love for us, we develop the capacity to love others sacrificially, even those who seem unlovable. This love becomes evidence of God abiding in us through His Holy Spirit, changing how we view ourselves and others.

A Journey Through 1 John

God is Greater Than Your Heart

Jeremy Swift

Published on: 26/08/2025

Finding confidence in Christ means recognizing when our hearts condemn us and remembering that God is greater than our feelings. There's a crucial difference between shame (the enemy's condemnation) and regret (God's conviction leading to repentance). When doubts arise, we must move from condemnation to confidence by focusing on Christ's work rather than our emotions. This confidence comes through abiding in Christ - staying connected to the vine through Scripture, prayer, worship, and community. God's acceptance isn't based on our performance but on Christ's finished work.

A Journey Through 1 John

Love vs. Sin: Cain's Downfall

Jeremy Swift

Published on: 12/08/2025

The message from 1 John 3:11-18 reveals a powerful principle: do what you're supposed to do (love) so you don't do what you're not supposed to do (sin). John contrasts the story of Cain, who murdered out of hatred, with Christ's self-sacrificial love. When we prioritize loving God and others, we naturally avoid sinful behaviors. This love isn't just words but manifests in practical actions, like helping those in need. Our theology shapes our actions, and genuine love serves as a guard against sin. The path forward, even when facing opposition, is always love.

A Journey Through 1 John

Can you Love God and Live in Compromise?

Darlene Washburn

Published on: 05/08/2025

First John 3:4-10 delivers a powerful message about the true marks of a believer. Written to Christians facing false teachers who claimed one could live in sin while loving God, John establishes two unmistakable characteristics of authentic faith. First, true believers cannot live in habitual sin while walking with God, as Jesus came specifically to free us from sin's destruction. Second, genuine faith manifests in demonstrable love and compassion for others. True Christianity transforms us from the inside out, changing our hearts rather than just modifying our external religious behaviors. This passage invites us to honestly examine our lives for these essential marks of faith.

A Journey Through 1 John