In our age of endless podcasts, spiritual influencers, and religious voices, how do you know who to trust? Pastor Sam reveals John's simple but powerful test for identifying truth from deception - does the teaching honor Jesus Christ in the flesh?This timely message equips you to navigate our information-saturated world with biblical discernment. Learn why the incarnation - God becoming flesh in Jesus - is the ultimate litmus test that exposes false teaching every time, no matter how convincing it sounds.Discover practical ways to "test the spirits" and protect yourself from deceptive voices that sound spiritual but lead away from Christ. Perfect for anyone feeling overwhelmed by competing religious messages or wanting to grow in biblical discernment.This sermon addresses why false teachers often sound so convincing, how to recognize the "spirit of the antichrist," and why the world listens to false teaching while God's people have different ears. Essential wisdom for living faithfully in a confused religious landscape.#TruthHasAJesusTest #1John #BiblicalDiscernment #FalseTeaching #TestTheSpirits #Incarnation #SundaySermon #ChristianWisdom

What do you do when your heart is full of accusations and self-condemnation? This week BBCC explores John's comforting truth that God is greater than our condemning hearts and knows all things. Discover how to find peace when guilt overwhelms you.This powerful message addresses the universal struggle with shame, regret, and that inner voice that tells you you're not good enough for God. Learn how to "set your heart at rest" through understanding God's greater knowledge and love, even when your conscience attacks you.Perfect for anyone battling guilt, shame, or feeling unworthy of God's love. Discover the difference between healthy conviction that leads to repentance and destructive condemnation that paralyzes faith. Find out how confident prayer and assurance before God are possible even when your heart feels heavy.#GodIsBiggerThanGuilt #1John #OvercomingShame #ChristianAssurance #Grace #Guilt #SundaySermon #PastoralCare

Actions speak louder than words - especially when it comes to love. On this Father's Day, we explore John's powerful challenge to move beyond mere words and love with our lives through sacrifice, generosity, and genuine care for others.Perfect for fathers wanting to model authentic love for their families, and for anyone tired of superficial expressions of care. Discover how loving "in deed and in truth" rather than just "word and tongue" brings assurance to our hearts and confidence before God.This Father's Day message challenges us to examine our love - is it just talk, or does it cost us something? Learn practical ways to love sacrificially and how our actions toward others reveal the truth about our relationship with God.🔔 Subscribe for weekly sermons💬 How are you loving with your life, not just your words?#LoveWithYourLife #1John #FathersDay #AuthenticLove #ChristianLiving #SacrificalLove #SundaySermon

Why do we love God? Why do we serve others? This morning we explore the simple but profound truth that transforms our motivation from guilt and obligation to genuine love - we love because God first loved us.This message dives deep into the "why" behind Christian living. Discover how understanding God's prevenient love - that He chose and loved you before the foundation of the world - changes everything about how we love others.This sermon starts in 1 John and explores Ephesians 1 and 2, Romans 8, and what it means to be spiritually "dead" and made alive by God's grace. Learn how God's supernatural love breaks through our spiritual deadness and enables us to love authentically.Perfect for anyone wondering about their motivation for faith, volunteers feeling burned out, or anyone curious about predestination and God's sovereignty in salvation. Includes practical applications for how God's love transforms how we treat others.#LoveBecauseYouAreLoved #1John #KidsMinistry #ReformedTheology #ChristianMotivation #SundaySermon #GodsLove

What if Jesus returned today? Would you be confident or cowering in shame? In our culture obsessed with youth and hiding from death, we've lost the urgent reality that every person will one day meet Jesus face to face. Discover how to move from fear to confident boldness about eternity by understanding your true identity as God's beloved child.This powerful message challenges you to stop living distracted by temporary labels (career, success, failure, social media status) and start living with the unshakeable confidence that comes from knowing who you really are in Christ. Learn practical ways to live each day as if Jesus could return at any moment.Join us for Communion as we remember Christ's promise: "until he comes." Each time we share the bread and cup, we proclaim our expectation of His return and practice living with eternal perspective.Time for Confession: Are you living like Jesus could come today? Are you defining yourself by temporary labels instead of your true identity as God's child? Use this communion time to confess areas where you've been distracted by the "noise and glitter" of this world. Come boldly to the table, knowing you are beloved by the Father who calls you His own.🔔 Subscribe for weekly sermons📖 Visit our website: [church website]💬 How does knowing Jesus could return today change your priorities?#JesusIsComing #1John #EternalPerspective #ChristianIdentity #SundaySermon #Communion #Passover

In a world that values sincerity over truth, John's letter delivers a powerful reminder that what we believe about Jesus determines everything else. This message unpacks 1 John 2:18-27, exploring why correct doctrine isn't just academic—it's the foundation of authentic Christian faith. "Who is the liar? It is whoever denies that Jesus is the Christ" (1 John 2:22). We'll discover how the Christ we confess ultimately determines the life we express, and why remaining in the truth brings the assurance of eternal life Jesus promised. Join us as we examine what it means to walk in both truth and love, anchored in right belief about who Jesus truly is. #1john #BiblicalTeaching #ChristianLiving #TruthMatters

Struggling with a restless heart, strained relationships, or a nagging sense of insecurity? What if the key to overcoming these challenges lies in what – and Who – you truly love?Join Pastor Sam Sutter at BBCC for the sermon, "Your Loves Shape Your Future," an urgent and hope-filled exploration of 1 John 2:15-17. We'll unravel what the Apostle John really means when he warns us "Do not love the world," by understanding his specific use of crucial Greek terms like EK, KOSMOS, and SARX.In this sermon, you'll find:Clarity on what "loving the world" is (and isn't!).The surprising connection between your daily loves and your eternal destiny.How to find lasting security and contentment that isn't shaken by life's "stupid little stuff."The secret to more peaceful relationships at home, work, and school.A powerful antidote to consumerism and comparison.Practical steps to identify your "hospital comforts" and cultivate loves that lead to life forever.If you're tired of being exhausted and distracted by things that don't ultimately satisfy, this message from 1 John will equip you to live with profound hope and purpose. It's time to discover how loving God more can change everything.➡️ Don't miss this life-changing teaching!🔔 SUBSCRIBE and hit the bell to get notified of new messages from [Your Church Name]!👍 LIKE & SHARE this sermon if it encourages you!Stay Connected:Website: https://bbcconline.com #1JohnSermon #YourLovesShapeYourFuture #ChristianHope #PurposeDrivenLife #FaithJourney #BibleTeaching #SpiritualAwakening #ContentmentInChrist #Worldliness #EternalPerspective #LoveNotTheWorld

This week in 1 John we explore the powerful shift in 1 John from spiritual challenge to divine comfort. Discover how forgiveness isn't something we earn but something we already possess through Christ. This message unpacks how God—like a wise parent—knows exactly when to challenge us toward holiness and when to embrace us with unconditional love. Whether you're feeling spiritually mature, brand new to faith, or somewhere in between, you'll find encouragement in the stunning truth that "You don't have to earn what Jesus has already finished." Perfect for anyone wrestling with guilt, performance-based Christianity, or seeking to understand their identity in Christ. #1john #GospelTruth #ForgivenessinChrist #SpiritualIdentity