A Christian distinctive is confidence in God's love for his children and how experiencing God's love conforms us into the image of Christ in the world.

The Mark of Christ and the Church

Sep 27th, 2020 39m 24s

This sermon the mark of Christian love in contrast to Cain, a prototype of the world and its hate.

Antichrist in the World

Aug 23rd, 2020 45m 22s

In this sermon Bro. Keith explains the contrast of Christian assurance with the antichrist spirit of the world.

Two Irreconcilable Loves

Aug 16th, 2020 43m 33s

In this sermon Bro. Keith shows the incompatibility of God's love and love for the world.

Three Knows of Assurance

Aug 9th, 2020 43m 33s

In this sermon Bro. Keith explains how the three knows (the forgiveness of sins, have overcome the evil one, and you know God) are the foundation for Christian assurance.

Social Test: Love

Aug 2nd, 2020 43m 33s

John's overarching concern in this letter is a Christian assurance of fellowship with God in Christ. Our assurance is nurtured by the inward desire to live with a distinctive Christian love for one another. Love that is grounded in God's forgiv

How Do I Know that I Know?

Jul 26th, 2020 41m 11s

One of John's aims is to offer Christians assurance of their fellowship with God and eternal life. The first test is the desire to live as Christ lived.

Christ, the Christian's Advocate

Jul 19th, 2020 48m 39s

Sinners will sin, even the most devout Christians, but Christ is the advocate of all who believe in his name.

When You Do Sin...

Jul 12th, 2020 40m 21s

The assurance of fellowship with Christ is that sinners are forgiven and made clean for living out their salvation amid the world's darkness.

God is Holy

Jul 5th, 2020 36m 42s

God is light, purity and holiness, in a dark world. Christian assurance is sure and true because it rests in God holiness.

Eternal Life Today

Jun 14th, 2020 2h 50m

Bro. Keith explains the apostle John's theology of life as a foundation for being Christian in the world.

Life, Light, and Love

May 31st, 2020 2h 8m

Bro. Keith introduces the book of First John in preparation for the coming series Being Christian in the World. The sermon outlines the three "we knows" about God, the world, and our life in the world emphasized by John.

Pilgrims Gather for Worship

May 24th, 2020 1h 43m

In this sermon Bro. Keith uses the pilgrim's longing for the joy, unity, and peace of gathered worship as a model for the church as we regather for worship.

Regathering

May 17th, 2020 3h 10m

Bro. Keith shows how Nehemiah's perspective on his task can instruct us as we resume congregational meetings, and how it sets the stage for the coming Messiah.