Sermons About Confession-of-sin
Sermon Recording for 10-11-09 failed. Sorry! WALKING IN THE LIGHT OF CHRIST NOT IN THE DARKNESS OF THIS WORLD (1 John 1:1-10 * Message #2/14)
NOTE: To receive these Sermon notes below in an outline form (which is easier to read), please email your request to Pastor Marcus Johnson (efcamarcus@sbcglobal.net). *The Outlines below are adapted from “John” & “Letters of John” by Gary M. Burge. These Outlines also include themes taken from “1-3 John” by Robert W. Yarbrough. AN OUTLINE* OF 1ST JOHN: (God is Light & God is Love). --> Prologue/Introduction (1Jn 1:1-4): The Revelation of God in Christ (and John’s purpose in writing: for believers to have Fellowship & Joy). --> This is the Message (1Jn 1:5 - 3:10): God is Light so Walk in the Light (see 1Jn 1:5 “This is the message…”). --> This is the Message (1Jn 3:11 - 5:12): Love One Another for God is Love (see 1Jn 3:11 & 1Jn 4:11,16). --> Epilogue/Conclusion (1Jn 5:13-21): John’s explanation for writing – To give believers Assurance of Eternal Life (and confidence in daily life). SIMILARITIES* IN “THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO JOHN” & “1ST JOHN”. --> Prologue in John (John 1:1-18): Jesus Christ is the Incarnate-Word Revealed [Prologue in 1st John (1Jn 1:1-4): Jesus Christ is the Incarnate-Word Revealed]. --> The Book of Signs (John 1:19-12:1ff): Jesus is the Light of the world [This is the Message (1Jn 1:5 - 3:10) God is Light: so Walk in the Light]. --> The Book of Glory (John 13:1-20:29): Jesus’ Love for His Disciples [This is the Message (1Jn 3:11- 5:12) Love one another for God is Love]. --> Epilogue in John (John 20:30-21:25) John writes so we may Have Eternal Life [Epilogue in 1st John (1Jn 5:13-21): John writes to give us Assurance of Eternal Life]. GOSPEL REVELATION: “GOD IS LIGHT AND WE ARE SINNERS” – 1st, Believe God’s Self-disclosed Revelation: thru Jesus Christ v2 (a review from last week’s message on vs1-4). 2nd, Know the Character of God: God is Light vs2, 5, 9 (He is Eternal, Personal, Faithful and Just). 3rd, Embrace the Biblical Theology of Sin: Sin’s Nature & Universality (we are all sinners) vs6, 8, 10. GOSPEL LIVING: “WALKING IN THE LIGHT OF CHRIST NOT IN THE DARKNESS OF SIN” – 1st, Live in Christ-Centered Fellowship (vs3, 7): Abide in God’s Truth & His Word (vs6, 10). 2nd, Confess Our Sins (vs6, 8, 9, 10): Acknowledgement and Repentance of Sin. 3rd, Experience Forgiveness and Cleansing (vs7, 9): Conversion & Sanctification.
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Revival in the City
God revives His people, restoring them to a normal spiritual experience. All Christians and churches experience times of spiritual entropy and apathy resulting in decline. In that distress, we are to remember God is a compassionate, covenant-keeping God and cry out to him, confessing our sin that He might restore us for the well-being of the city.
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Conclusion of Nehemiah
Pastor Tallman concludes his series on the book of Nehemiah with a summary of the main themes found in Nehemiah.
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