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[1625.98 --> 1627.48] in spite of the lies
[1627.48 --> 1628.88] you followed for so long.
[1630.50 --> 1631.88] I want you to think about that.
[1632.96 --> 1634.24] There's going to be some music playing
[1634.24 --> 1636.16] and as I said to you,
[1636.84 --> 1638.42] we'll then have the bread together
[1638.42 --> 1639.36] and then we'll have the juice together
[1639.36 --> 1643.10] and we'll then refocus heavily on Jesus.
[1644.68 --> 1646.02] I invite the elders and deacons
[1646.02 --> 1646.56] to come forward.
[1646.56 --> 1646.62] Amen.
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• Pastor Sid preached on Romans 7 the previous week
• The speaker initially planned to preach on Romans 7 but changed his mind after seeing Pastor Sid's sermon
• He decided instead to preach on 1 John, which he believed dovetailed with Pastor Jonathan's upcoming sermon
• The speaker discussed God being light and there being no darkness in him
• He also talked about the importance of confessing sins and having fellowship with one another through Jesus' blood
• The discussion touched on the concept of battling against the flesh during Lent
• A podcast by Rebecca McLaughlin was referenced, discussing questions people ask about Christianity, including why God doesn't save everyone
• A professor's response to this question was mentioned, highlighting two assumptions behind it: God is loving but forgets justice, and humans are good and loving but actually have rebellious hearts
• Sin breaks fellowship with God
• Christians must address distorted desires and destructive habits within themselves
• Fellowship with God is active and conversational, revealed through Jesus Christ
• Sin destroys fellowship with God, creating a rupture in the relationship
• False teachers (Gnostics) claim to have fellowship with God but live in darkness
• The scriptures are necessary for knowing how to live in fellowship with God
• The teachers claimed to have a new spiritual experience and direct relationship with God
• John emphasized the importance of fellowship with believers over personal experience or direct connection with God
• The church provides a community where brothers and sisters model Jesus' way and challenge one another when necessary
• False teachings can arise from individuals claiming new insights or experiences that are not grounded in scripture
• False teachers claimed to be without sin, saying they had never sinned, which John saw as denying the purpose of the gospel and Jesus' need to come
• Claiming no sin implies a denial of the truth of God's word
• Departing from scripture and allowing personal feelings lead to unusual teachings
• Cultural assumption that humans are fundamentally good, with flaws due to external factors
• John's warning: claiming not to sin makes God a liar and one is not living in truth
• Invitation of Scriptures for Christians: honest self-assessment of the power of flesh and its destructive desires
• Romans 7 as an example of honest assessment of human condition
• Confession as a means of finding healing, mercy, and grace when acknowledging sin
• Dangers of suppressing sin within, including weakening and implosion (Psalm 32)
• Sin's demand for isolation from community, contrasted with confession as a means of restoration
• The power of sin can be destructive if not confronted
• Sin wants to remain unknown and hides in darkness
• Unconfessed sin leads to profound shame and pain
• Confession is key to finding freedom and forgiveness
• Daily confession can lead to renewal and transformation
• Confession should be both vertical (to God) and horizontal (with others)
• James 5:16 emphasizes the importance of confessing sins to one another for healing.
• Confession of sins to one another in a trusted community
• The power and freedom of naming one's sin out loud
• Breaking free from hidden chains and destructive habits through confession
• Counseling and therapy as means of practicing confession
• The importance of Christian community in confession and fellowship with God
• Discussion about bringing sin and struggles to God's light through confession
• Introduction and reading of 1 John 2, emphasizing that Jesus is an advocate with the Father
• Explanation of how Jesus' sacrifice brings freedom, healing, and renewal
• Discussion on God's desire for salvation and how it came through Jesus' crucifixion
• Reflection on the word "advocate" and its significance in understanding Jesus' role
• Mention of distorted views of Jesus and the importance of his advocacy in dealing with sin and power
• Two extremes in the church's view of Jesus: being too broken by sin to be loved, or not acknowledging sin at all
• The Bible teaches that sin is far worse than we realize and can only be dealt with through confession and God's mercy
• Ongoing work of Jesus in our lives to make us more like Him and purify us from sinful desires
• Comparison to Michelangelo's method of chipping away at marble to reveal the statue of David, illustrating how Jesus works in our lives to refine and purify us
• The importance of remembering Jesus' eagerness to forgive and cleanse
• The need for confession and not hiding sin from God
• Invitation to practice confession and bring sin to light
• Leading a prayer of confession, acknowledging sin and asking for forgiveness
• Celebrating the grace of Jesus through communion
[0.00 --> 10.24] Well, good morning, Hope.
[13.82 --> 21.10] So last Friday, I was looking over Pastor Sid's sermon notes, and I noticed that he
[21.10 --> 25.28] had Romans 7 in his sermon notes, and I said to him, I actually texted him, I said, Sid,
[25.28 --> 28.50] I see that you're preaching on Romans 7, like, I just want you to know I'm preaching
[28.50 --> 31.76] on that next week, so try not to steal that from me.
[31.84 --> 34.70] And he said to me, and I quote, I'll just touch on it.
[36.48 --> 38.60] Then you, yeah, you know where this is going.
[38.72 --> 42.96] So Sid's preaching last Sunday, and I'm like, man, he's saying a lot about Romans 7.
[43.58 --> 48.34] He's making a lot of the same points I want to make next week, and so I'm not going to
[48.34 --> 50.34] preach on Romans 7 because that's already been done.
[50.48 --> 52.00] Thank you, Sid, wherever you are.
[55.20 --> 56.98] So instead, I'm going to pass it forward.
[56.98 --> 60.34] I'm going to steal from Pastor Jonathan's sermon next week and preach on 1 John.
[61.78 --> 65.36] I actually am going to preach on 1 John because that does dovetail with his sermon.
[65.50 --> 66.94] I'm not going to do what Sid did to me.
[67.58 --> 71.56] If you have your Bible, digital or physical, turn with me to 1 John.
[71.64 --> 73.12] We're going to start reading at verse 5.
[73.12 --> 79.46] This is the message.
[79.80 --> 82.66] We have heard from him and declare to you.
[83.58 --> 85.52] God is light.
[86.14 --> 87.96] In him there is no darkness at all.