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In this message from 1 John 4:7-21, we explore one of the most profound truths in Scripture: God is love. John teaches that God’s love was revealed through Jesus Christ, who came to save sinners and restore fellowship with the Father. True biblical love is not defined by feelings, culture, or personal desires, but by God’s nature and the sacrifice of Christ. Believers are called to reflect that love toward one another as evidence of genuine faith. As God’s love matures us, it produces confidence instead of fear, especially regarding eternity and judgment. Join us as we discover how knowing God, loving fellow believers, and walking in obedience reveal the transforming power of God’s perfect love

This sermon from 1 John 3:19-24 explores the believer's assurance of salvation and the confidence that comes from belonging to Christ. Just as a lifetime warranty guarantees a product, God guarantees the salvation of those who trust in His Son. John reminds believers that assurance is not based on feelings, works, or personal performance, but on God's faithfulness and Christ's finished work on the cross. When our hearts condemn us, God is greater than our hearts. Genuine conviction, a desire to please God, and love for others serve as evidence of salvation. Christians are called to continue believing, abiding in Christ, and trusting His promises. Because we are in Him and He is in us through the Holy Spirit, our salvation is secure. The believer can rest confidently in the eternal promise of God, knowing that Christ saves, keeps, and secures His people forever. To watch this sermon visit YouTube and search for @LFBCLittlestown.

What if the greatest evidence of your faith isn't what you say, but how you love? In this message from 1 John 3:11-18, we explore the powerful contrast between Cain's hatred and Christ's sacrificial love. The Apostle John challenges believers to move beyond empty religion and demonstrate genuine faith through action. Discover why biblical love (agapao) is far more than a feeling, how the fruit of the Spirit flows from a heart transformed by Christ, and why loving others is evidence that we have passed from death to life. Using Scripture, practical application, and a memorable illustration of a family lost in a corn maze, this sermon reminds us that Christians are called to be living examples of Jesus in a world searching for the way out.

A true encounter with Jesus transforms your life, a life of perpetual sin is simply incompatible with abiding in Christ. Preaching from 1 John 3:4–10, Pastor Jim dives into what it truly means to be born of God: you are redeemed, regenerated, and no longer a slave to sin. While Christians still face temptation and stumble, they are no longer bound by the power of the enemy. Christ was manifested to destroy the works of the devil, rendering Satan’s authority over you completely ineffective. Christians don't have to play semantic games or live under guilt. Through the Holy Spirit dwelling within the Christian, conviction is proof of salvation, leading to confession and victory. Walk in the light, embrace your new nature, and live as an eternally redeemed child of God!

In Children of God: Confident at His Coming from 1 John 2:28–3:3, Pastor Jim teaches how John calls believers to abide in Christ so they can stand confident and unashamed when Jesus returns. This sermon explains the true identity of a Christ follower: loved, adopted, transformed, and saved now, not someday. Even though the world cannot understand the identity of God’s children, Christians live with the sure hope that when Christ is revealed, the saved will be like Him. Pastor Jim encourages believers to remain steadfast, pursue righteousness, and stay ready for the return of Jesus Christ. Salvation is a present reality, and the evidence of it is the Christian’s ongoing pursuit of Him.