http://http:lakeregionbiblechurch.org Lake Region Bible Church Podcasts en Lake Region Bible Church Podcasts Lake Region Bible Church no Lake Region Bible Church efcamarcus@sbcglobal.net ℗ & © 2010 Lake Region Bible Church 720 ANGER: What it is and how you deal with It. I. FOUR TYPES OF ANGER: A. Explosive; B. Non-explosive; C. Righteous; D. Fear. II. WHY WE GET ANGRY: A. Comparative living; B. Thinking God does not hear; C. Left out of the loop; D. Disappointment; E. Losing control. III. WHAT WE CAN DO ABOUT IT: A. Be kind; B. Be compassionate; C. Be forgiving; D. Get rid of bitterness: 1. Rage, 2. Anger, 3. Brawling, 4. Slander, 5. Malice. IV. WHY GRACE IS THE ANSWER. http://www.sermoncloud.com/lrbc/anger-ephesians-426-32--by-elder-clarence-williams-01-31-10 http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/2070/anger-ephesians-426-32--by-elder-clarence-williams-01-31-10.mp3 Sun, 31 Jan 2010 20:23:16 GMT Clarence Williams Topical god's_grace,anger 45:06 Introduction *The notes in this introduction rely heavily upon the following two sources: The Epistles of John by I. Howard Marshall, and 1-3 John by Robert W. Yarbrough. 1. John’s Purpose for Writing (reminder: he is writing to believers) ● that we would have a Christ-centered, Joy-filled Fellowship with God & each other (1Jn 1:1-4). ● that we may not sin, yet know we are forgiven when we do sin: thru confession & thru Christ (1Jn 1:5-2:2). ● that we may know we have eternal life (1Jn 5:13). ● all three of these purposes are themes found in 1Jn 2:12-14. 2. Three-fold Assurance of Eternal Life (found throughout 1st John) ● Doctrinal: Belief in Jesus as the Christ & the Son of God. ● Ethical: Obeying God’s commands. ● Relational: Loving God & loving one another. 3. Experiencing Assurance of Eternal Life (in 1Jn 5:13-21) ● thru Godly confidence in prayer. ● thru God’s power & protection in our daily lives. OUR ASSURANCE OF ETERNAL LIFE... 1. is based on our Faith in Jesus Christ (v13) 2. is Experienced thru Godly Confidence in Prayer (vs14-17) ● God Hears us and grants our Requests (vs14-15) ● God grows us in Christ thru our Intercessory prayers for each other (vs16-17) 3. is Experienced as God’s children: (vs18-19) thru His Power and His Protection 4. is Given to us thru the Revelation of Jesus Christ (vs20-21). http://www.sermoncloud.com/lrbc/our-assurance-of-eternal-life-experienced-in-daily-life-1-john-513-21--message-1214-01-24-10 http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/2070/ur-experience-of-eternal-life-experienced-in-daily-life-1-john-513-21--message-1214-01-24-10.mp3 Sun, 24 Jan 2010 16:34:06 GMT Pastor Marcus Johnson The Letters of John assurance_of_eternal_life,faith_in_jesus,son_of_god,confidence_in_prayer,god's_power_and_protection,revelation_of_jesus_christ,true_god,idols 53:02 Review of 1 John 4:13-21 ● True love is Gospel-Centered: To say that the Gospel is about love is true, but incomplete. John addresses this issue in the reverse order. Love is defined, revealed, and experienced thru the Gospel, which itself is God-centered (revealing and proclaiming God’s being, God’s character, and God’s actions). ● Perfect love casts out fear: We fear the Lord in godly living, but as God’s children we do not fear the final judgment. Therefore, as God’s love transforms us and because we do not fear judgment, we are empowered and set free to love one another, which we will do if we truly believe. THE POWER IN OUR CHRIST-CENTERED FAITH 1. We live Victoriously in this Life (vs1-5) ● thru Faith in Jesus: He is the Christ and the Son of God (vs1&5) ● thru Spiritual Birth: which empowers us to Love God & others and to obey His commandments (vs1-3) ● by Overcoming the World: thru Spiritual Birth & Faith in Jesus. (vs4-5) 2. Summary Highlights of vs1-5: ● The God-centeredness of Love (1 John 4:7 – 5:5) We love ← (because) we are born of God and we know God: 1Jn 4:7 Some people do not love ← they do not know God: 1Jn 4:8 We know love ← God sent His Son and loved us: 1Jn 4:9-10 We love ← God abides in us/His love is perfected in us: 1Jn 4:11-13 We confess Jesus as Son of God ← God abides in us/we in Him: 1Jn 4:14f We love ← we abide in God & He first loved us: 1Jn 4:16-19 Some people hate ← they do not love God: 1Jn 4:20 We believe in Jesus as the Christ ← we are born of God: 1Jn 5:1 We love each other ← we love the Father/obey His commands: 1Jn 5:1-3 We overcome the world ← we are born of God: 1Jn 5:4 We overcome world ← we believe Jesus is the Son of God: 1Jn 5:5 ● We overcome the Lovelessness of the World thru Christ’s Victory. THE THEOLOGY OF CHRIST-CENTERED FAITH 1. We know the Truth about God (vs6-13) ● Jesus Christ is the God-Man who died on the Cross (vs6-8). ● God reveals Himself in the Person of Jesus Christ and by the Spirit (vs9-10). ● God’s Testimony assures us of our Eternal Life (vs11-13). 2. Summary Highlights of vs6-13: ● Be well-versed in Gospel-centered Christology. ● Live with the assurance of eternal life thru fellowship with Christ. http://www.sermoncloud.com/lrbc/overcoming-the-lovelessness-of-the-world-and-living-with-the-assurance-of-eternal-life-1jn-51-13--message-1114-01-17-10 http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/2070/overcoming-the-lovelessness-of-the-world-and-living-with-the-assurance-of-eternal-life-1jn-51-13--message-1114-01-17-10.mp3 Sun, 17 Jan 2010 22:36:39 GMT Pastor Marcus Johnson The Letters of John faith_in_jesus,christ,son_of_god,victory,overcoming_the_world,god's_testimony,spirit,assurance_of_eternal_life 56:51 http://www.sermoncloud.com/lrbc/sermon-recording-failed-for-01-10-10-1jn-413-21message-1014-sorry Sun, 10 Jan 2010 19:14:18 GMT http://www.sermoncloud.com/lrbc/the-godly-examples-of-simeon-and-anna-luke-225-38-by-kurt-anderson-01-03-10 http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/2070/the-godly-examples-of-simeon-and-anna-luke-225-38-by-kurt-anderson-01-03-10.mp3 Sun, 03 Jan 2010 23:52:04 GMT Kurt Anderson Topical simeon,anna,faith,purity,righteous,second_coming 43:53 Sermon notes in outline form (which are easier to read) are made available upon request thru email to Pastor Marcus Johnson at: efcamarcus@sbcglobal.net. REVIEW AND INTRODUCTION. “This is the Message” (in 1st John): ● God is light, so walk in the light (1 John 1:5ff). ● Love one another, for God is love (1 John 3:11ff; 4:7ff). John’s Litmus Test for True Faith: he is not telling his readers how to become believers, but rather, how they can know they already are believers (giving them assurance of eternal life). ● Doctrinal: Belief in Jesus Christ (see “Key verses” listed below) ● Ethical: Obedience to God’s Word (1Jn 1:5ff; 2:3ff; 3:4ff; 5:16ff) ● Relational: Love for one another (1 Jn 2:9ff; 3:10ff; 4:7ff; 5:1ff) Charge to the “Beloved” in 1st John 4: ● Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits (1Jn 4:1-6) ● Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God (1Jn 4:7-21) LOVING ONE ANOTHER: BECAUSE WE KNOW GOD. (v7) John’s Charge to the Beloved: Love one another, for love is from God. (vs7-8) A Litmus Test for True Faith: If we love one another, we know that we know God (are born of God). (vs9-10) The Standard for Biblical Love: God’s love is manifest in Christ. Summary Principles for vs7-10: ● Know God thru Jesus Christ. ● Be radically transformed by knowing God. ● Love one another because we know God. LOVING ONE ANOTHER: BECAUSE GOD HAS LOVED US. (v11) John’s Appeal to the Beloved: Love one another because God has loved us, and as God has loved us. (v12) Encouragement for those who Love: If we love one another, God’s love is perfected in us (vs13-14) Assurance of Eternal Life for those who Love: thru the indwelling of the Holy Spirit and the apostolic witness (the Gospel). Summary Principles for vs11-14: ● Be empowered to love others as we experience God’s love. ● Be encouraged knowing that God is perfecting His love within us. ● Embrace a Gospel-centered love and assurance for life. http://www.sermoncloud.com/lrbc/knowing-god-who-is-love-and-loving-one-another-1-john-47-14--message-914-12-27-09 http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/2070/knowing-god-who-is-love-and-loving-one-another-1-john-47-14--message-914-12-27-09.mp3 Sun, 27 Dec 2009 01:17:13 GMT Pastor Marcus Johnson The Letters of John god_sent_his_son,christmas,assurance_of_salvation,loving_one_another,god_is_love 54:36 Sermon notes in outline form (which are easier to read) are made available upon request thru email to Pastor Marcus Johnson at: efcamarcus@sbcglobal.net. INTRODUCTION. John’s Litmus Test for True Faith: he is NOT telling his readers HOW to BECOME believers, but rather, how they can KNOW they already ARE believers (giving them assurance of eternal life). This is a three-fold test, that is: ● Doctrinal: Belief in Jesus Christ (see “Key verses” listed below) ● Ethical: Obedience to God’s Word (1Jn 1:5ff; 2:3ff; 3:4ff; 5:16ff) ● Relational: Love for one another (1 Jn 2:9ff; 3:10ff; 4:7ff; 5:1ff) Key verses regarding Belief in Christ (found in 1st John): Chp 1 vs1-2, 5; Chp 2 vs1-2, 22-23; Chp 3 vs8, 23; Chp 4 vs2-3, 8, 10, 14-15; Chp 5 vs5, 6, 10-11, 13, 20-21. JOHN’S CALL TO TEST THE SPIRITS v1 Guard against False Prophets: Don’t be Gullible or Deceived. v2 Know the Spirit of God: it is Christ-centered and it always Affirms the Incarnation. v3 Know the Spirit of the Antichrist: it Denies Jesus Christ and is Already at work in this World. v4 Know who we are in Christ: we are God’s children and we are Overcomers thru Christ’s victory. v5 Know the World we live in: it is Rebellious in nature, Blinded by its wisdom, and led Astray by its prophets. v6 Embrace the Apostolic Witness: which gives us Christ-centered Assurance & Spiritual Discernment. BELIEVING THE CHRIST OF CHRISTMAS 1. We Proclaim Jesus as the Truth: in our Pluralistic Culture and amidst the other Religious views about Him 2. We Walk in Spiritual Discernment: being on Guard against Deception and Heeding Gospel Truth 3. We Live with Gospel Confidence: as Children Loved by God who are Overcoming this perishing World http://www.sermoncloud.com/lrbc/believing-the-christ-of-christmas-1-john-41-6--message-814-12-20-09 http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/2070/believing-the-christ-of-christmas-1-john-41-6--message-814-12-20-09.mp3 Sun, 20 Dec 2009 00:20:27 GMT Pastor Marcus Johnson The Letters of John antichrist,incarnation,test_the_spirits 53:35 Sermon notes in outline form (which are easier to read) are made available upon request thru email to Pastor Marcus Johnson at: efcamarcus@sbcglobal.net. INTRODUCTION: A. REVIEW/OUTLINE* OF 1ST JOHN (God is Light & God is Love). (1) Prologue (Introduction): 1Jn 1:1-4 (the Revelation of God in Christ): John’s purpose in writing: for believers to have Fellowship & Joy. (2) This is the Message: 1Jn 1:5 - 3:10 "God is Light: so Walk in the Light. (3) This is the Message: 1Jn 3:11 - 5:12 "Love One Another: for God is Love". (4) Epilogue (Conclusion) 1Jn 5:13-21 - John’s explanation for writing: To give believers Assurance of Eternal Life (& confidence in daily life). B. SIMILARITIES* (in “The Gospel according to John” & “1st John”). (1) Prologue: Jesus Christ is the Incarnate-Word Revealed/John 1:1-18 (Jesus Christ is the Incarnate-Word Revealed/1Jn 1:1-4). (2) The Book of Signs: Jesus is the Light of the world/John 1:19-12:1ff (This is the Message God is Light: so Walk in the Light/1Jn 1:5 - 3:10). (3) The Book of Glory: Jesus’ Love for His Disciples/John 13:1-20:29 (This is the Message: Love one another for God is Love/1Jn 3:11- 5:12). (4) Epilogue: John writes so we may Have Eternal Life/John 20:30-21:25 (John writes to give us Assurance of Eternal Life/1Jn 5:13-21). *Adapted from John & Letters of John by Gary M. Burge. These Outlines also include themes taken from 1-3 John by Robert W. Yarbrough. JOHN’S HIGH CALLING FOR BELIEVERS. 1. Love One Another: vs9-18 ● This is the Sign of a true believer and “the Message” John is Writing (vs9-11). ● Do not be like Cain who was mastered by sin (vs12-15). ● Be like Christ: loving Sacrificially & loving in Action (vs16-18). 2. Be Reassured in Christ: vs19-24 ● we are of the Truth and God does not Condemn us (vs19-20). ● we have Confidence before God and we Receive what we ask for (vs21-22). ● we Obey His commands and we Experience the indwelling of the Holy Spirit (vs23-24). APPLICATION: LIVE THE HIGH CALLING. 1. Loving each other: here @ LRBC 2. Living Victoriously: with Christ-Centered Assurance http://www.sermoncloud.com/lrbc/loving-each-other-and-living-victoriously-with-christ-centered-assurance-1jn-39-24--message-714-12-13-09 http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/2070/loving-each-other-and-living-victoriously-with-christ-centered-assurance-1jn-39-24--message-714-12-13-09.mp3 Sun, 13 Dec 2009 00:29:30 GMT Pastor Marcus Johnson The Letters of John loving_each_other,assurance,confidence,truth,receving_what_we_ask_for,conscience 54:28 Sermon notes in outline form (which are easier to read) are made available upon request thru email to Pastor Marcus Johnson at: efcamarcus@sbcglobal.net. INTRODUCTION: JOHN’S TEACHING ABOUT SIN & THE CHRISTIAN LIFE. A. SUMMARY: God is light, in Him there is no darkness, and His spirit and His word abide in believers, who have fellowship and eternal life with Him thru Jesus Christ (1Jn 1:5ff; 2:27; 4:13ff; 5:20). Therefore, true believers cannot continue in sin (1:6ff; 3:3-10). Yet, Christ is our advocate and forgives us when we do sin and confess our sins (1:8-2:2; 5:16-17). However, Christ’s victory over sin, the world and the devil means we no longer live in bondage to these powers, for His anointing abides in us, revealing “gospel” truth to us, guarding us from being deceived, and making us strong-overcomers who love one another (2:12-27; 3:5-8,16ff; 4:4; 5:20). Nevertheless, we must guard against the temptations of sin, the deception of false teachers, and in thinking we are sinless as Christians (1:8; 2:15-17; 5:16-20). B. EMBRACING THE “IDEAL” CHRISTIAN LIFE WITH HUMILITY: John emphasizes both the obedient (sin-free) ideal Christian life expected of us, as well as the on-going need to acknowledge our sin and turn to our advocate: Jesus Christ. Two sides of the Same Coin (two examples): 1st, if we claim to be without sin we deceive ourselves, however, if we keep on sinning we have not been born of God (1:7; 3:4-10). 2nd, No one who abides in Christ keeps on sinning (3:6,9; 5:17-18), but if we do sin, we have an advocate: Jesus Christ, the Righteous One, who takes away our sin (2:1-2; 3:4). I. ABIDING AS THE CHILDREN OF GOD: WITH ESCHATOLOGICAL HOPE IN CHRIST. A. WE ABIDE WITH CONFIDENCE: in the Gospel and at the 2nd Coming (vs27-29). [This is an Eschatological Perspective: John has in view “who we will be” when Christ returns, yet he sees this as a transformation that is already taking place, as this purifying hope of seeing Christ and becoming like Him purifies us from sin in the present (2:27-3:3; 5:4,18). This is the already but not yet perspective: God’s love is already perfected in us as we obey Him and love one another (2:5; 4:12; 5:1-5), but we will not yet be fully like Jesus (conformed into His likeness) until He appears (2:27)]. B. WE MARVEL AT THE FATHER’S LOVE: as His beloved children in this world (v1). C. WE PURIFY OURSELVES: knowing that we will see Christ and be like Him (vs2-3). II. ABIDING AS THE CHILDREN OF GOD: THRU HIS VICTORY OVER SIN AND THE DEVIL. A. CHRIST HAS TAKEN AWAY OUR SIN: therefore we do not keep on sinning (vs4-7). [Examples/Definitions of Sin in 1st John: walking in darkness and claiming to be without sin (1:6-10), disobeying God’s word (2:3-6); not loving one another (2:9-11; 3:16ff); loving the world (2:15-17); false teachings and not believing in Jesus Christ (2:18-27; 4:1-6; 5:10-12); and lawlessness (3:4-9)]. B. CHRIST HAS CONQUERED THE DEVIL: therefore we do not practice sin (v8). C. GOD’S SEED ABIDES IN US: therefore we practice righteousness! (vs9-10). http://www.sermoncloud.com/lrbc/abiding-as-the-children-of-god-with-eschatological-hope-in-christ-and-thru-his-victory-over-sin-and-the-devil-1-john-227-310--message-614-12-06-09 http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/2070/abiding-as-the-children-of-god-with-eschatological-hope-in-christ-and-thru-his-victory-over-sin-and-the-devil-1-john-227-310--message-614-12-06-09.mp3 Sun, 06 Dec 2009 00:30:49 GMT Pastor Marcus Johnson The Letters of John purifying_hope,confidence,abiding,eschatology,shame,victory,sin,devil 54:48 http://www.sermoncloud.com/lrbc/choices-caring-for-others-genesis-131ff--by-clarence-williams-11-29-09 http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/2070/choices-caring-for-others-genesis-131ff--by-clarence-williams-11-29-09.mp3 Sun, 29 Nov 2009 17:16:13 GMT Clarence Williams Topical caring_for_others,choices 32:43