Sermon Notes

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Authentic:: Can I Have Assurance?

The Point: Followers of Jesus can have assurance in their walk with God.


Passage: 1 John 3:19-24

1) What robs me of assurance?

Passages: 1 John 3:19-20


We must examine our hearts but not fully trust our hearts.

2) Why is having assurance so important in my walk with God?

Passages: 1 John 3:21-22; Hebrews 4:16

3) Where does true assurance come from?

We can have true assurance through the evidence of the Spirit's work in our life.


Passages: 1 John 3:23-24; John 15:5; Ephesians 1:13-14; Romans 8:9

Takeaways: Do I see evidence of the Spirit's work in my life?

What is the evidence:


1) Desire for Jesus


2) Desire to please Jesus

  • John 14:15; 1 John 3:22; 2 Corinthians 5:9

3) Loving other the way Jesus loved us

  • 1 John 3:18-19, 23

2) Check your motive


Passages: 1 John 3:18


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3) Reflect on the Cross


Reflect on 1 John 3:16 and John 3:16