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1 John 2:1-6

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1 My dear children, I am writing this to you so that you will not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate who pleads our case before the Father. He is Jesus Christ, the one who is truly righteous.

2 He himself is the sacrifice that atones for our sins—and not only our sins but the sins of all the world.

3 And we can be sure that we know him if we obey his commandments.

4 If someone claims, “I know God,” but doesn’t obey God’s commandments, that person is a liar and is not living in the truth.

5 But those who obey God’s word truly show how completely they love him. That is how we know we are living in him.

6 Those who say they live in God should live their lives as Jesus did.

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We Can't Fail This Test Part 2

James Kaddis

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Light on the Hill. We’re developing a study in First John. You may have failed quite a few tests as you look back over the course of your life, and the consequences might not have been that severe. You either retake the course or test, or you go in another direction! But there is a test we cannot fail! It’s that important.

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We Can't Fail This Test Part 1

James Kaddis

We’re all familiar with test taking, whether it be as a student in school, or our chosen career field. But today on Light on the Hill we want to tell you about a test every human will take and you don’t want to fail this one. Why? Because the implications that follow the condition that leads to failure are devastating. On the other hand, people who pass the test stand to experience great gain.

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Jesus Is Praying for You

Pastor Jack Morris

In First John chapter two we read that Jesus Himself is praying to the Father on our behalf, bringing our needs and petitions to His mighty throne. Join Pastor Jack Morris as he unfolds this wonderful truth, and may your faith be built up knowing you have an advocate in Christ.

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That Your Joy May be Full Part 3b

James Kaddis

We’ll meet you in First John chapter two in just a second, where we left off at verse three. We learned last time that people who are depressed very often lack awareness or sobriety. And one of the ways we stay sober-minded is steering clear of sin! So how in the world do we do that you may ask? James will encourage us to get busy doing the work of the Lord, and obey Him. As you go about your day doing good, you’ll find yourself sinning less and less.

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That Your Joy May be Full Part 3a

James Kaddis

In recent programs we’ve been learning how to defeat depression from the pages of First John. It’s a series pastor James Kaddis has titled, “That Your Joy May Be Full.” There are a number of things depressed people have in common, and of them is they very often are believing things that aren’t true! That rises to the surface in chapter two of First John.

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Jesus Is Praying for You

Pastor Jack Morris

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