Sermons Faith Test: Truth Stephen Bedard, July 26, 2015July 15, 2019 1 John 5:1-12 Introduction As we come to the end of our series on 1 John, we have seen that John expects certain things to go along with the faith. We are to take sin seriously. We are to love as God loves. We are to understand Jesus for… Continue Reading
Sermons Faith Test: Child of God Stephen Bedard, July 19, 2015November 22, 2019 1 John 2:28-3:10 Introduction One of the underlying themes in John’s letter, one that has influenced every part of the Faith Test, is that there should be a family resemblance in our relationship with God. Now we get to dig deeper into what that really means. First, we should ask… Continue Reading
Sermons Faith Test: The World Stephen Bedard, June 29, 2015November 28, 2019 A sermon based on 1 John 2:15-17 that was preached at Toronto Chinese Baptist Church. Introduction Flee from the things of the world! Avoid worldly influences! What does that even mean? When I was a new Christian, I attended a church that put a lot of emphasis on the difference between what… Continue Reading
Sermons Faith Test: Love Stephen Bedard, June 22, 2015September 9, 2019 1 John 2:7-11; 3:11-20 Introduction Last time we discovered that one of the tests for faith is that of sin. However, Christianity is not as simple as just avoiding sin. Christianity is much more complex. Christianity is also about love. How much is Christianity about love? I would argue that… Continue Reading
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