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The Letters of John
Sermon Series on 1st, 2nd & 3rd John (continued in January 2026)
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Treasuring the True Christmas Story - Knowing that Nothing is Impossible with God
Luke 1:37-38 & Luke 2:19 * Christmas Message * Sermon Notes * 12-21-25
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Knowing the True God - & the Assurance We have of Eternal Life in Christ
1 John 5:1-12 * Message #17 * Sermon Notes * 12-14-25
The Life-transforming Victory of Christ-Centered Faith
1 John 5:1-12 * Message #16 * Sermon Notes * 12-07-25
Abiding in God's Love thru Faith in God's Son
1 John 4:13-21 * Message #15 * Sermon Notes * 11-30-25
God is Love and We Should Love One Another
1 John 4:7-12 * Message #14 * Sermon Notes * 11-23-25
Testing the Spirits & Overcoming a Deceptive World
1 John 4:1-6 * Message #13 * Sermon Notes * 11-16-25
Living with Confidence before God - Even when Our Hearts Condemn Us
1 John 3:19-24 * Message #12 * Sermon Notes * 11-09-25
Love One Another: by Laying Down Our Lives Like Jesus - Not Hating Like Cain
1 John 3:11-18 * Message #11 * Sermon Notes * 11-02-25
Do Not Be Deceived – Practicing Righteousness or Lawlessness Reveals Our True Identity
1 John 3:4-10 * Message #10 * Sermon Notes * 10-26-25
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Spiritual Battlefield (starts at 33:35)
1 Corinthians 10:13 * Topical message by Kurt Anderson * 10-19-25
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Abiding in Christ & Seeing the Father's Wonderful Love Given to Us (recording not available)
1 John 2:26 - 3:3 * Message #9 * Sermon Notes * 10-12-25
Abiding in Christ (starts at 37:55)
1 John 2:22-27 * Message #8 - Sermon Notes * 10-05-2025
Embracing Christ-Centered Discernment & Anointing - in the Last Hour
1 John 2:18-21 * Message #7 * Sermon Notes * 09-28-2025
Doing the Will of God not Loving the Things in the World
1 John 2:15-17 * Message #6 * Sermon Notes * 09-21-25
Being Strong & Overcoming the Evil One – thru God’s Abiding Word
1 John 2:12-14 * Message #5 * Sermon Notes * 09-14-25 * Some recommended resources: What is the Gospel? by D.A. Carson (see especially pg 1-2 on being "prophetic from the center"); EFCA: Where We Stand: Denials & Affirmations, by the EFCA (addresses social justice, being woke, critical race theory, Christian Nationalism, political activism, transgender theory, complementarian leadership roles, evangelism & eternal conscious punishment); Six Principles of Non-Violence, by Martin Luther King, Jr.; Charlie Kirk shooting: timeline of recent political violence in America, by El-Bawab & Shepherd; ABCnews.com; Scattered Thoughts from a Heavy Heart, by Trevin Wax, The Gospel Coalition (addresses some biblical responses to recent violent events).
Abiding in the Light & Loving Our Brothers & Sisters in Christ
1 John 2:7-11 * Message #4 * Sermon Notes * 09-07-25
Walking like Jesus Walked - with Christ-centered Assurance
1 John 2:1-6 * Message #3 * Sermon Notes * 08-31-25
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The Power, The Prayer & The Paradoxes (starts at 33:55)
Ephesians 3:14-21 * Topical message by Elder Kurt Anderson * 08-24-25
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God is Light: Are We Walking in the Light & Confessing Our Sins?
1 John 1:5-10 * Message #2 * Sermon Notes * 08-17-10
Knowing & Experiencing the Fellowship & Joy of Jesus Christ (starts at 49:35)
1 John 1:1-4 * Message #1 * Sermon Notes * 08-10-10
Topical Messages
June to August 2025
Water Baptism – Understanding, Obeying & Celebrating Christ’s Command
Acts 2:36-41 * Sermon Notes (see also Water Baptism Study Guide) * 08-03-25
Solid Food (starts at 36:45)
Hebrews 5:11-14 * by Kurt Anderson * Sermon Notes * 07-27-25
A Prodigal Son, A Self-Righteous Son & Our Loving Father's Beloved Son
Luke 15:11-32 * Sermon Notes * 07-20-25
The Life-transforming Power of Forgiveness - & the Eternal Consequences of Unforgiveness
Matthew 18:21-35 * Sermon Notes * 07-13-25
If the Son has Set us Free, are We Living Accordingly?
John 8:31-36 * Sermon Notes * 07-06-25
The Three Christian Independence Days (starts at 39:02)
Romans 8:1-2 * by Kurt Anderson * Sermon Notes * 06-29-25
Sermon Series on 1st, 2nd & 3rd John (continued in January 2026)
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Treasuring the True Christmas Story - Knowing that Nothing is Impossible with God
Luke 1:37-38 & Luke 2:19 * Christmas Message * Sermon Notes * 12-21-25
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Knowing the True God - & the Assurance We have of Eternal Life in Christ
1 John 5:1-12 * Message #17 * Sermon Notes * 12-14-25
The Life-transforming Victory of Christ-Centered Faith
1 John 5:1-12 * Message #16 * Sermon Notes * 12-07-25
Abiding in God's Love thru Faith in God's Son
1 John 4:13-21 * Message #15 * Sermon Notes * 11-30-25
God is Love and We Should Love One Another
1 John 4:7-12 * Message #14 * Sermon Notes * 11-23-25
Testing the Spirits & Overcoming a Deceptive World
1 John 4:1-6 * Message #13 * Sermon Notes * 11-16-25
Living with Confidence before God - Even when Our Hearts Condemn Us
1 John 3:19-24 * Message #12 * Sermon Notes * 11-09-25
Love One Another: by Laying Down Our Lives Like Jesus - Not Hating Like Cain
1 John 3:11-18 * Message #11 * Sermon Notes * 11-02-25
Do Not Be Deceived – Practicing Righteousness or Lawlessness Reveals Our True Identity
1 John 3:4-10 * Message #10 * Sermon Notes * 10-26-25
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Spiritual Battlefield (starts at 33:35)
1 Corinthians 10:13 * Topical message by Kurt Anderson * 10-19-25
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Abiding in Christ & Seeing the Father's Wonderful Love Given to Us (recording not available)
1 John 2:26 - 3:3 * Message #9 * Sermon Notes * 10-12-25
Abiding in Christ (starts at 37:55)
1 John 2:22-27 * Message #8 - Sermon Notes * 10-05-2025
Embracing Christ-Centered Discernment & Anointing - in the Last Hour
1 John 2:18-21 * Message #7 * Sermon Notes * 09-28-2025
Doing the Will of God not Loving the Things in the World
1 John 2:15-17 * Message #6 * Sermon Notes * 09-21-25
Being Strong & Overcoming the Evil One – thru God’s Abiding Word
1 John 2:12-14 * Message #5 * Sermon Notes * 09-14-25 * Some recommended resources: What is the Gospel? by D.A. Carson (see especially pg 1-2 on being "prophetic from the center"); EFCA: Where We Stand: Denials & Affirmations, by the EFCA (addresses social justice, being woke, critical race theory, Christian Nationalism, political activism, transgender theory, complementarian leadership roles, evangelism & eternal conscious punishment); Six Principles of Non-Violence, by Martin Luther King, Jr.; Charlie Kirk shooting: timeline of recent political violence in America, by El-Bawab & Shepherd; ABCnews.com; Scattered Thoughts from a Heavy Heart, by Trevin Wax, The Gospel Coalition (addresses some biblical responses to recent violent events).
Abiding in the Light & Loving Our Brothers & Sisters in Christ
1 John 2:7-11 * Message #4 * Sermon Notes * 09-07-25
Walking like Jesus Walked - with Christ-centered Assurance
1 John 2:1-6 * Message #3 * Sermon Notes * 08-31-25
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The Power, The Prayer & The Paradoxes (starts at 33:55)
Ephesians 3:14-21 * Topical message by Elder Kurt Anderson * 08-24-25
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God is Light: Are We Walking in the Light & Confessing Our Sins?
1 John 1:5-10 * Message #2 * Sermon Notes * 08-17-10
Knowing & Experiencing the Fellowship & Joy of Jesus Christ (starts at 49:35)
1 John 1:1-4 * Message #1 * Sermon Notes * 08-10-10
Topical Messages
June to August 2025
Water Baptism – Understanding, Obeying & Celebrating Christ’s Command
Acts 2:36-41 * Sermon Notes (see also Water Baptism Study Guide) * 08-03-25
Solid Food (starts at 36:45)
Hebrews 5:11-14 * by Kurt Anderson * Sermon Notes * 07-27-25
A Prodigal Son, A Self-Righteous Son & Our Loving Father's Beloved Son
Luke 15:11-32 * Sermon Notes * 07-20-25
The Life-transforming Power of Forgiveness - & the Eternal Consequences of Unforgiveness
Matthew 18:21-35 * Sermon Notes * 07-13-25
If the Son has Set us Free, are We Living Accordingly?
John 8:31-36 * Sermon Notes * 07-06-25
The Three Christian Independence Days (starts at 39:02)
Romans 8:1-2 * by Kurt Anderson * Sermon Notes * 06-29-25
Topical Messages
April to June 2025
Committing Our Work to the LORD - who Establishes Our Plans
Proverbs 16:3 * Sermon Notes * 06-22-2025
Embracing a Biblical Theology & Calling of "Work" (starts at 35:30)
Genesis 2:15-17 * Sermon Notes * 06-15-25
Celebrating God's Gift of the Holy Spirit
Acts 2:36-38 * Pentecost Sunday * Sermon Notes * 06-08-25
Help in the Face of Evil & Injustice (starts at 36:40)
Psalm 5 * by Roger Handyside (Pastor Emeritus, Cornerstone Community Church) * Sermon Notes * 06-01-25
Believing God's Testimony & Sharing Our Own Testimonies
1 John 5:9-10 * Sermon Notes * 05-25-25
A Model of Sharing our Faith (starts at 28:03)
John 4:1-43 * by Kurt Anderson * Sermon Notes * 05-18-25
Living as the Exalted Christ’s Spirit-Empowered Witnesses – until He Comes again (starts at 34:50)
Acts 1:6-11 * Sermon Notes * 05-11-25
The Resurrected Christ, the Kingdom of God & the Holy Spirit
Acts 1:1-5 * Sermon Notes * 05-04-25
Who's the Warrior? (starts at 46:15)
1 Samuel 17 * by Keith Anderson (Reach Global Missionary) * 04-27-25
Holy Week
April 2025
Believing in Resurrection Life & Considering Ourselves Alive to God
Romans 6:8-11 * Easter Message * Sermon Notes * 04-20-25
"Why Have You Forsaken Me?" (starts at 40:50)
Matthew 27:46 (& Psalm 22) * Good Friday Message * by Kurt Anderson * Sermon Notes * 04-18-25
Mary’s Humble Devotion & Jesus’ Triumphal Entry (starts at 31:25)
John 12:1-19 * Palm Sunday * Sermon Notes * 04-13-25
The High Priestly Prayer (starts at 37:15)
John 17:1-26 * Topical Message by Kurt Anderson * Sermon Notes * 04-06-25
The Book of Haggai
March 2025
God's Covenantal-Faithfulness: & the Heaven & Earth-Shaking Kingdom of Yahweh
Haggai 2:10-23 * Message #3/3 * Sermon Notes * 03-30-25
Empowered by God's Presence & Rejoicing in the Coming Glory of Christ
Haggai 2:1-9 * Message #2/3 * Sermon Notes * 03-23-25
Glorifying God by Serving the LORD Wholeheartedly
Haggai 1:1-15 * Message #1/3 * Sermon Notes * 03-16-25
Topical Messages
January to March 2025
Seeking the Lord in Prayer: the Battle is not Yours but God's
2 Chronicles 20:1-23 * Sermon Notes * 03-09-25
Praying Evangelistically & Proclaiming Christ Effectively
Colossians 4:2-6 * Sermon Notes * 03-02-25
Hannah's Captivating Faith & God-glorifying Prayer
1 Samuel * Prayer #1 * Sermon Notes * 02-23-25
Testimony (starts at 34:05)
by Jeff Nicoline * 02-16-25
Blessing Our Babylonian-like World – and Rejoicing in Our Coming-Eternal Glory
Jeremiah 29:4-15 * Sermon Notes * 02-09-25
Pilgrim's Progress (starts at 43:45)
Romans 5 & 12 (& other passages) * by Elder Kurt Anderson * Sermon Notes * 02-02-25
The Blessed Way of the Righteous vs the Perishing Way of the Wicked
Psalm 1:1-6 * Sermon Notes * 01-26-25
Praising the LORD - Who Knows me & Created me (starts at 29:45)
Psalm 139:13-16 * Sermon Notes * 01-19-25
Habakkuk: Living a God-centered Life in Troubled Times (starts at 34:30)
Habakkuk 1-2 * by Kurt Anderson * Sermon Notes * 01-12-25
God is Making All Things New (starts at 40:55)
Revelation 21:1-8 * Sermon Notes * 01-05-25
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For sermons from 2024 or from other years, select "Messages" above and then click on the year you would like to access.
April to June 2025
Committing Our Work to the LORD - who Establishes Our Plans
Proverbs 16:3 * Sermon Notes * 06-22-2025
Embracing a Biblical Theology & Calling of "Work" (starts at 35:30)
Genesis 2:15-17 * Sermon Notes * 06-15-25
Celebrating God's Gift of the Holy Spirit
Acts 2:36-38 * Pentecost Sunday * Sermon Notes * 06-08-25
Help in the Face of Evil & Injustice (starts at 36:40)
Psalm 5 * by Roger Handyside (Pastor Emeritus, Cornerstone Community Church) * Sermon Notes * 06-01-25
Believing God's Testimony & Sharing Our Own Testimonies
1 John 5:9-10 * Sermon Notes * 05-25-25
A Model of Sharing our Faith (starts at 28:03)
John 4:1-43 * by Kurt Anderson * Sermon Notes * 05-18-25
Living as the Exalted Christ’s Spirit-Empowered Witnesses – until He Comes again (starts at 34:50)
Acts 1:6-11 * Sermon Notes * 05-11-25
The Resurrected Christ, the Kingdom of God & the Holy Spirit
Acts 1:1-5 * Sermon Notes * 05-04-25
Who's the Warrior? (starts at 46:15)
1 Samuel 17 * by Keith Anderson (Reach Global Missionary) * 04-27-25
Holy Week
April 2025
Believing in Resurrection Life & Considering Ourselves Alive to God
Romans 6:8-11 * Easter Message * Sermon Notes * 04-20-25
"Why Have You Forsaken Me?" (starts at 40:50)
Matthew 27:46 (& Psalm 22) * Good Friday Message * by Kurt Anderson * Sermon Notes * 04-18-25
Mary’s Humble Devotion & Jesus’ Triumphal Entry (starts at 31:25)
John 12:1-19 * Palm Sunday * Sermon Notes * 04-13-25
The High Priestly Prayer (starts at 37:15)
John 17:1-26 * Topical Message by Kurt Anderson * Sermon Notes * 04-06-25
The Book of Haggai
March 2025
God's Covenantal-Faithfulness: & the Heaven & Earth-Shaking Kingdom of Yahweh
Haggai 2:10-23 * Message #3/3 * Sermon Notes * 03-30-25
Empowered by God's Presence & Rejoicing in the Coming Glory of Christ
Haggai 2:1-9 * Message #2/3 * Sermon Notes * 03-23-25
Glorifying God by Serving the LORD Wholeheartedly
Haggai 1:1-15 * Message #1/3 * Sermon Notes * 03-16-25
Topical Messages
January to March 2025
Seeking the Lord in Prayer: the Battle is not Yours but God's
2 Chronicles 20:1-23 * Sermon Notes * 03-09-25
Praying Evangelistically & Proclaiming Christ Effectively
Colossians 4:2-6 * Sermon Notes * 03-02-25
Hannah's Captivating Faith & God-glorifying Prayer
1 Samuel * Prayer #1 * Sermon Notes * 02-23-25
Testimony (starts at 34:05)
by Jeff Nicoline * 02-16-25
Blessing Our Babylonian-like World – and Rejoicing in Our Coming-Eternal Glory
Jeremiah 29:4-15 * Sermon Notes * 02-09-25
Pilgrim's Progress (starts at 43:45)
Romans 5 & 12 (& other passages) * by Elder Kurt Anderson * Sermon Notes * 02-02-25
The Blessed Way of the Righteous vs the Perishing Way of the Wicked
Psalm 1:1-6 * Sermon Notes * 01-26-25
Praising the LORD - Who Knows me & Created me (starts at 29:45)
Psalm 139:13-16 * Sermon Notes * 01-19-25
Habakkuk: Living a God-centered Life in Troubled Times (starts at 34:30)
Habakkuk 1-2 * by Kurt Anderson * Sermon Notes * 01-12-25
God is Making All Things New (starts at 40:55)
Revelation 21:1-8 * Sermon Notes * 01-05-25
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To listen to a message, click on the sermon title & the message will begin playing, or you will be redirected to our Facebook page for the worship service corresponding to that sermon. You can jump ahead to the minute that the sermon starts (listed in parentheses by the sermon title). Note: Live streams that are more than one month old are no longer available on Facebook (see update at the top of this webpage).
To download a message (mp3), right click (or hold down) on the title & select "Save Link As"
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Additional Help
1) To print sermon notes correctly, you might have to select "Landscape" in printer settings before printing or download the sermon notes first & then print. 2) Downloading a sermon as an mp3 file should work in Chrome, Firefox or Explorer, but it may not work in the Edge browser (if this option doesn't work in one browser try another one). 3) To right click using touch screen hold down on the title until the options pop up. Note: Sermons are preached by Pastor Marcus Johnson unless noted otherwise, which includes our other elders who preach as well. Also, some song lists are provided on our LRBC YouTube Playlist Channel.
