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Therefore, while we are a close-knit family, we are always interested in new family members who would be a part of a community where people seek to know and love God, live in community with others and transform the world by serving our city as we think Christ would. Audio teaching from The Journey in St. Louis. For more information, please log on to www.journeyon.net The Journey St. Louis info@journeyon.net http://journeyon.net/sites/default/files/audio/Sermon_2009-12-20-Podcast.mp3 As in our day, John’s contemporaries lived in a world permeated by idolatry. It is no surprise that John ends his letter warning against it. In this final sermon in 1 John, we will see how identifying and repenting of idols is key to worshiping the one true God. Darrin Patrick 1 John 5:21 & Romans 1:18-25 Sun, 20 Dec 2009 11:46:05 GMT 42:13 idols solid repent 1 john http://journeyon.net/sites/default/files/audio/Sermon_2009-12-20-Podcast.mp3 http://journeyon.net/sites/default/files/audio/Sermon_2009-12-13-Podcast.mp3 Prayer is an exercise in faith, patience, obedience, and submission to the greater will and wisdom of God. In this sermon we will see the impact this has on what God has called us to do as ambassadors of Christ's gospel. Darrin Patrick 1 John 5:13-20 Sun, 13 Dec 2009 10:35:30 GMT 47:18 prayer faith mission world 1 john solid http://journeyon.net/sites/default/files/audio/Sermon_2009-12-13-Podcast.mp3 http://journeyon.net/sites/default/files/audio/Sermon_2009-12-06-Podcast.mp3 The call to obey God's commands would be an unbearable burden if not for trust in the obedience of Christ. In this sermon we see that believing in Christ is the only way to experience the life God intends for us to live. Bob Bickford 1 John 5:1-12 Sun, 06 Dec 2009 12:12:14 GMT 41:45 belief doubt john trust obey http://journeyon.net/sites/default/files/audio/Sermon_2009-12-06-Podcast.mp3 http://journeyon.net/sites/default/files/audio/SermonME_2009-12-06.mp3 Faith is a word we all use. But it is a culturally loaded word that needs to be carefully defined. In this sermon we will look at what the Bible says about faith and how that faith leads to love, obedience, and overcoming the world. (Recorded at The Journey-Metro East Campus on December 6, 2009) Steve Mizel 1 John 5:1-12 Sun, 06 Dec 2009 10:33:58 GMT 57:07 faith belief predestination mizel steve metro east solid john http://journeyon.net/sites/default/files/audio/SermonME_2009-12-06.mp3 http://journeyon.net/sites/default/files/audio/SermonME-2009-11-29.mp3 In this sermon, we look at how life is full of fear - fear of God and fear of man. We also look at how God's perfect love casts out fear and enables us to walk in freedom. (Recorded at The Journey's Metro East Campus on Nov. 29, 2009.) Steve Mizel 1 John 4:7-21 Sun, 29 Nov 2009 14:50:12 GMT 42:02 steve mizel fear http://journeyon.net/sites/default/files/audio/SermonME-2009-11-29.mp3 http://journeyon.net/sites/default/files/audio/Sermon_2009-11-29-Podcast.mp3 The Spirit that raised Jesus from the dead is the same Spirit that dwells in the heart of each follower of Jesus. In this sermon we will see that followers of Jesus can not only be assured of their eternal security, but can live confidently knowing that the love of God casts out all fear. Joel Lindsey 1 John 4:7-21 Sun, 29 Nov 2009 09:57:23 GMT 46:37 fear assurance solid 1 john joel lindsey http://journeyon.net/sites/default/files/audio/Sermon_2009-11-29-Podcast.mp3 http://journeyon.net/sites/default/files/audio/SermonWC_2009-11-22-Podcast.mp3 John reminds us that any teaching that lessens Christ’s unique and ultimate power over sin, death, and Satan is a lie. In this sermon we will also see that any teaching that begins and ends with the crucified, resurrected, and returning Lord is one to stake your life on. Darrin Patrick 1 John 4:1-6 Sun, 22 Nov 2009 11:01:24 GMT 53:59 false teaching heresy john solid joel osteen http://journeyon.net/sites/default/files/audio/SermonWC_2009-11-22-Podcast.mp3 http://journeyon.net/sites/default/files/audio/Sermon_2009-11-15-Podcast.mp3 John reminds us that we live in a dark world that opposes God at every turn. In this sermon we look at how the cross leads us to absolute confidence that our deepest needs and concerns are known by God and that our salvation is secure in his goodness. Darrin Patrick 1 John 3:19-24 Sun, 15 Nov 2009 10:46:13 GMT 44:58 prayer discernment doubt solid john conscience http://journeyon.net/sites/default/files/audio/Sermon_2009-11-15-Podcast.mp3 http://journeyon.net/sites/default/files/audio/Sermon_2009-11-08-Podcast.mp3 The life of the believer is marked by love for others. In this sermon we will see that it is not enough to simply speak love, or to theorize about love, but that true love is borne out in action as well. Darrin Patrick 1 John 3:11-18 Sun, 08 Nov 2009 22:45:49 GMT 47:07 mission 1 john love serve city solid http://journeyon.net/sites/default/files/audio/Sermon_2009-11-08-Podcast.mp3 http://journeyon.net/sites/default/files/audio/Sermon_2009-11-01-Podacst.mp3 Just as a child receives the nature of their parent, so does the believer receive the nature of his or her Parent in the form of the Holy Spirit. In this sermon we will see how it is the Spirit, not the best efforts of the believer, that ultimately helps us practice what we preach. Darrin Patrick 1 John 3:1-10 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 11:29:04 GMT 44:50 holy spirit solid sanctification 1 john http://journeyon.net/sites/default/files/audio/Sermon_2009-11-01-Podacst.mp3 http://journeyon.net/sites/default/files/audio/Sermon_2009-10-25-09-Podcast.mp3 John shocks his audience into reality by telling them not to love the world, which is a slightly more positive way of saying to hate the world. In this sermon we will explore John's warning to resist the lure of attractive lies of a dark world that attempts to deceive followers of Christ. Darrin Patrick 1 John 2:15-29 Sun, 25 Oct 2009 10:46:09 GMT 46:18 world idol pride john solid desire idolatry http://journeyon.net/sites/default/files/audio/Sermon_2009-10-25-09-Podcast.mp3 http://journeyon.net/sites/default/files/audio/Sermon_2009-10-18-Podcast.mp3 John uses a family metaphor to remind Christians that they are in a maturing process. In this sermon we will explore what it means to grow up in God. Darrin Patrick 1 John 2:12-14 Sun, 18 Oct 2009 13:25:41 GMT 40:03 growth sanctification father men masculine john family http://journeyon.net/sites/default/files/audio/Sermon_2009-10-18-Podcast.mp3 http://journeyon.net/sites/default/files/audio/Sermon_2009-10-10-Podcast.mp3 Knowing that you are beloved, despite your un-loveliness, is a key to understanding the gospel. In this sermon we will see how it is also a key to loving your brothers and sisters in Christ despite their un-loveliness. Darrin Patrick Sun, 11 Oct 2009 14:08:42 GMT 41:38 love god people forgive forgiveness 1 john solid http://journeyon.net/sites/default/files/audio/Sermon_2009-10-10-Podcast.mp3 http://journeyon.net/sites/default/files/audio/Sermon_2009-10-04.mp3 John reminds us that knowing God and living in relationship with him is only possible through obedience to his truth. In this sermon we will examine the biblical reality that why you obey is as important as how you obey. Darrin Patrick 1 John 2:1-6 Sun, 04 Oct 2009 12:20:34 GMT 42:09 obey acceptance 1 john solid obedience http://journeyon.net/sites/default/files/audio/Sermon_2009-10-04.mp3 http://journeyon.net/sites/default/files/audio/Sermon_2009-09-27-Podcast.mp3 Having true fellowship with God and people only happens when Christians walk in God's light. In this sermon we will examine all that it means to walk in the light of God. Darrin Patrick 1 John 1:5-10 Sun, 27 Sep 2009 10:51:06 GMT 44:40 http://journeyon.net/sites/default/files/audio/Sermon_2009-09-27-Podcast.mp3 http://journeyon.net/sites/default/files/audio/Sermon_2009-09-20-Podcast.mp3 As an eyewitness to Jesus' ministry, miracles, crucifixion, and resurrection, John knew first-hand the power and mercy of Jesus. In this sermon we will see how John reminds the church that we too can experience this power and mercy. Darrin Patrick 1 John 1:1-4 Sun, 20 Sep 2009 08:06:16 GMT 43:46 john experience solid rational personal http://journeyon.net/sites/default/files/audio/Sermon_2009-09-20-Podcast.mp3 http://journeyon.net/sites/default/files/audio/Sermon_2009-09-13-Podcast.mp3 No one was closer to Jesus than the Apostle John. As both a "Son of Thunder" and "the disciple whom Jesus loved," John was absolutely devoted to the lordship and mission of Jesus. In this sermon we will look at the life of John so we can understand the heart of the letter we call 1 John. Darrin Patrick Matthew 4:21-22 Sun, 13 Sep 2009 12:13:10 GMT 45:07 john apostle solid know god http://journeyon.net/sites/default/files/audio/Sermon_2009-09-13-Podcast.mp3