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BACK TO THE BASICS: How Do I Know?

Posted on February 9, 2020

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Dr. Larry Hoyle

1 John 5:1-13


Sermon Study Notes

More than a Story! Servant Faith! (4/28/2024)

More than a Story! Son Two! (4/21/2024)

More than a Story! Son One! (4/14/2024)

More than a Story! Rejoice! (4/7/2024)

Running To . . . (3/31/2024) - no sermon notes this week

Running From . . . (3/24/2024)

More than a Story! Kingdom! (3/17/2024)

More than a Story! Darnel or Disciple! (3/10/2024)

More than a Story! Heartbeat! (3/3/2024)

More than a Story! Grace Period! (2/25/2024)

Forever (2/18/2024)

More than a Story! Watch and Serve! (2/11/2024)

More than a Story! Satisfaction! (2/4/2024)

More than a Story! Debt (1/28/2024)

More than a Story! Two Builders! (1/21/2024)

More than a Story! Salt and Light! (1/14/2024)

More than a Story! Weddings, Patches, and Wine! (1/7/2024)

Open the Door (12/31/2023)

HOPE FOR THE HEART AT CHRISTMAS: Hope for Seeking Hearts (12/24/2023)

HOPE FOR THE HEART AT CHRISTMAS: Hope for Wounded Hearts (12/17/2023)

HOPE FOR THE HEART AT CHRISTMAS: Hope for Stone Cold Hearts (12/10/2023)

DON'T GIVE UP! Relate! (12/3/2023)

DON'T GIVE UP! Charge! (11/26/2023)

DON'T GIVE UP! Continue! (11/19/2023)

DON'T GIVE UP! Beware! (11/12/2023)

DON'T GIVE UP! Work! (11/05/2023)

DON'T GIVE UP! Pursue! (10/29/2023)

DON'T GIVE UP! Remember! (10/22/2023

FOLLOWING JESUS:  Whatever (10/15/2023)

FOLLOWING JESUS:  Whenever (10/8/2023)

FOLLOWING JESUS:  Wherever (10/1/2023)

DEVELOPING YOUR FAITH - A Nameless Widow: Faith that Moves God’s Heart (9/24/2023)

DEVELOPING YOUR FAITH - Naaman: Faith Through Grace (9/17/2023)

DEVELOPING YOUR FAITH - David:  Faith that Endures (9/10/2023)

By Our Own Hands (9/3/2023)

DEVELOPING YOUR FAITH:  Gideon: Faith for Success (8/27/2023)

DEVELOPING YOUR FAITH:  Moses: Faith Under Pressure (8/20/2023)

DEVELOPING YOUR FAITH:  Jacob:  Faith through Wrestling (8/13/2023)

DEVELOPING YOUR FAITH:  Abraham: Faith During the Unseen (8/6/2023)

No Sermon Notes This Week  (7/30/2023)

PASSION CHURCH:  Passionate for a Repentant Church (7/23/2023)

PASSION CHURCH:  Passionate Boast of Weakness (07/16/2023)

PASSION CHURCH: Passionate Foolishness (7/9/2023)

Finding Joy Through What God Provides (7/2/2023)

Finding Joy Through Pressing On (06/25/2023)

Finding Joy Through Knowing Jesus (06/18/2023)

Finding Joy Through Humility (06/11/2023)

Finding Joy Through Living (06/04/2023)

Finding Joy Through Partnership (5/28/2023)

PASSION CHURCH: Passionate Battle of God (5/21/2023)

PASSION CHURCH:  God’s Passionate Giving (5/14/2023)

PASSION CHURCH:  Passionate Partners (5/7/2023)

PASSION CHURCH - Passionate Sacrifice (4/30/2023)

PASSION CHURCH:  Passion to Restore (4/23/2023)

Surrendering All (4/16/2023)

THE WEEK THAT CHANGED THE WORLD:  Revelation (4/9/2023)

THE WEEK THAT CHANGED THE WORLD:  Revolution! (4/2/2023)

PASSION CHURCH:  Passionate Relationships (3/26/2023 - No note sheet this week

PASSION CHURCH:  Passionate Ambassadors (3/19/2023)

PASSION CHURCH:  Passionate Reconciliation (3/12/2023)

PASSION CHURCH:  Passionate Sight (3/5/2023)

PASSION CHURCH:  Passionate “Cracked” Pots (2/26/2023)

A Worthy Pursuit (2/19/2023)

PASSION CHURCH:  Passion Face (2/12/2023)

PASSION CHURCH - Passion for the New (2/5/2023)

PASSION CHURCH - Passionate Fragrance (1/29/2023)

PASSION CHURCH:  The Passion of Forgiveness (01/22/2023)

PASSION CHURCH:  The Passion of “Yes!” (1/15/2023)

PASSION CHURCH:  A Passionate Comfort Under Affliction (01/08/2023)

God's Gift to You:  The Gift of New Beginnings (01/01/2023)

God's Gift to You:  The Gift of Peace (12/25/2022)

God's Gift to You:  The Gift of Joy (12/18/2022)

God's Gift to You:  The Gift of Strength (12/11/2022)

God’s Gift to You:  The Gift of Significance (12/4/2022)

The Hardest Word (Sorry) (11/27/2022)

Daniel: Daring to Live Differently - "Courage to Meet Your Lions" (11/20/2022)

Daniel:  Daring to Live Differently - "The View from Rock Bottom"(11/6/2022)

Daniel: Daring to Live Differently - “Where Is God When the Heat Is Turned Up?” (10/30/2022)

Daniel: Daring to Live Differently - “God Shaking Your World” (10/23/2022)

Daniel: Daring to Live Differently - “No Compromise” (10/16/2022)

THE NEXT LIFE...Means a New Body (10/09/2022)

THE NEXT LIFE... Is Prepared for You (9/25/2022)

THE NEXT LIFE... Is Born in You (9/18/2022)

The Bible and ... Politics (8/28/2022)

The Fruit of... (8/21/2022)

DABBLER OR DISCIPLE? The Test of Relationship (8/14/2022) 

The Creation of the World and Other Business (8/7/2022)

DABBLER OR DISCIPLE? The Test of Empowerment (7/31/2022)

DABBLER OR DISCIPLE?:  The Test of "Followship" (7/24/2022)

DABBLER OR DISCIPLE?:  The Test of Intimacy (7/11/2022)

DABBLER OR DISCIPLE?:  The Test of Commitment (7/3/2022)

JESUS, FRIEND OF SINNERS - The Woman at the Well (6/26/2022) Part 2

JESUS, FRIEND OF SINNERS:  Zacchaeus (6/19/2022) Part 1

TRUE FAITH:  Seasons of the True Faith (06/12/2022)

TRUE FAITH:  Family Life of the True Faith (06/05/2022)

TRUE FAITH:  Wardrobe of the True Faith (5/29/2022)

TRUE FAITH:  Liberty of the True Faith (5/22/2022)

TRUE FAITH:  Principles of the True Faith (5/15/2022) 

TRUE FAITH:  The Mystery of the True Faith (5/8/2022)

TRUE FAITH:  The Reason for True Faith (5/1/2022)

TRUE FAITH:  Prayer Concerning the True Faith (4/24/2022)

But If ... But in Fact (4/17/2022)

The Journey of the Lamb:  The Passover Lamb (4/10/2022)

The Journey of the Lamb:  The Suffering Lamb (4/3/2022)

The Journey of the Lamb: The "Scapegoat" Lamb (3/27/2022)

The Journey of the Lamb - The Jireh Lamb (3/20/2022)

The Journey of the Lamb: The Clothing of the Lamb (3/13/2022)

We Celebrate Because.... (2/27/2022)

iVISION:  iImpact with the Gospel (2/13/2022)

iVISION:  iBecome Relevant (2/6/2022)

iVISION:  iWelcome Others (1/30/2022)

iVISION:  iGrow in Love (1/23/2022)

iVISION:  iWork Together (1/16/2022)

THE MOSES MOSAIC:  The Mosaic Completed (1/9/2022)

THE MOSES MOSAIC:  True Freedom (1/2/2022)

Important Truths of Christmas:  God’s Plan for the Spirit of Christmas (12/26/2021)

Important Truths of Christmas: The First Christmas Miracle (12/19/2021)

Important Truths of Christmas: A “Mary” Christmas Faith (12/12/2021)

THE MOSES MOSAIC:  God, How about My Way? (12/5/2021)

THE MOSES MOSAIC:  Fatherly Advise (11/28/2021)

Where Do We Go from Here? (11/21/2021)

Pastor Mike's Farewell Sermon:  Changing Plans (11/14/2021)

THE MOSES MOSAIC:  With a Little Help from My Friends (11/07/2021)

THE MOSES MOSAIC:  Excuse Me, God? (10/31/2021)

THE MOSES MOSAIC:  In the Presence of God (10/24/2021)

THE MOSES MOSAIC:  Running from the Truth (10/17/2021)

THINK BEFORE YOU SPEAK:  Think About Clarity (10-10-2021)

THINK BEFORE YOU SPEAK:  Is It Necessary? (10/3/2021)

THINK BEFORE YOU SPEAK:  Think About Kindness (9/26/2021)

THINK BEFORE YOU SPEAK:  Is It True? (9/12/2021)

WHEN LIFE TAKES A TURN:  The Difficult Road to Follow (9/5/2021)

WHEN LIFE TAKES A TURN:  Take a Turn on the Providence Bridge (8-29-2021)

REJECTION RESPONSE (8-22-2021)

WHEN LIFE TAKES A TURN:  Driving from the Pit to the Palace (8-15-2021)

WHEN LIFE TAKES A TURN:  Trusting God for the Destination (8-8-2021)

WHEN LIFE TAKES A TURN:  Wait Your Turn (8-1-2021)

WHEN LIFE TAKES A TURN:  You Make the Choice (7-25-2021)

WHEN LIFE TAKES A TURN:  The Fork in the Road (7-18-2021)

WHEN LIFE TAKES A TURN:  Where is God in the Pit? (7-11-2021)

WHEN LIFE TAKES A TURN:  I Have a Dream (7-4-2021)

TELL YOUR STORY:  Your New Reward (6-27-2021)

TELL YOUR STORY:  Your New Reputation (6-20-2021)

TELL YOUR STORY:  Your New Responsibility (6-13-2021)

TELL YOUR STORY:  Your New Resume (6-6-2021)

RED LETTERS:  Red Letters of Connection (5-30-2021)

RED LETTERS: Red Letters of Marriage (5-23-2021)

RED LETTERS:  Red Letters of Service (5-16-2021)

RED LETTERS:  Red Letters of Bold Faith (5-9-2021)

RED LETTERS:  Red Letters of Devotion (5-2-2021)

RED LETTERS:  Red Letters that Thrive (4-25-2021)

RED LETTERS:  Red Letters of Freedom (4-18-2021)

RED LETTERS:  Red Letters that Shine (4-11-2021)

RED LETTERS:  Red Letters of Restoration (4-4-2021)

RED LETTERS:  Red Letters of Truth (3-28-2021) - no notes for this sermon

RED LETTERS:  Red Letters that Rock (3-21-2021)

RED LETTERS:  Red Letters of the Wonder Bread of Life (3-7-2021)

RED LETTERS:  Red Letters of the Son and Father (2-28-2021)

RED LETTERS:  Red Letters of What God Desires (2-21-2021)

RED LETTERS: Red Love Letters (2-14-2021)

RED LETTERS:  Red Letters to Obey Your Thirst (2-7-2021)

RED LETTERS:  Red Letters to Talk About (1-31-2021)

RED LETTERS:  Red Letters of Passionate Worship (1-24-2021)

THE WHY AND WHO OF DEACONS:  Character That Matters (1/17/2021)

THE WHY AND WHO OF DEACONS:  Arguments Created a Church Office (1/10/2021)

A CHILD IS BORN:  Treasure of Mankind (12-27-2020) - No Notes

A CHILD IS BORN:  Prince of Peace (12-24-2020) - No Notes

A CHILD IS BORN:  Everlasting Father (12-20-2020)

A CHILD IS BORN :  Mighty God (12-13-2020)

A CHILD IS BORN:  Wonderful Counselor (12-6-2020)

“What Have I Got to be Thankful for in 2020?” (11-29-2020)

JONAH:  MORE THAN A FISH STORY - Angry Christians (11-22-2020)

JONAH:  MORE THAN A FISH STORY - A World Turned Upside Down (11-15-2020)

JONAH:  MORE THAN A FISH STORY - That Sinking Feeling (11-8-20200

JONAH:  MORE THAN A FISH STORY - What a Fool Believes (11-1-2020)

JONAH:  MORE THAN A FISH STORY - Shocked! (10-25-2020)

STOP! - Stop Living in Doubt (10-18-2020)

STOP! - Stop Living Defeated (10-11-2020)

STOP! - Stop Living as an Orphan (10-04-2020)

STOP! - Stop Living Condemned! (9/27/2020)

CRISIS PERSPECTIVE (9/20/2020)

GOD'S IDEAL CHURCH - Dressed for Success (9/13/2020)

GOD'S IDEAL CHURCH:  The Family Sacrifice (9/6/2020)

GOD'S IDEAL CHURCH:  Living a G-rated Life in an R-rated World (8/30/2020)

GOD'S IDEAL CHURCH:  Replace the Rotted Wood (8/23/2020)

GOD'S IDEAL CHURCH:  United We Stand (8/16/2020)

CRISIS EYES #3 - "Crisis Faith:  Look Above You" (8/2/2020)

CRISIS EYES #2 - “Crisis Impact: Look Beyond You” (7/26/2020)

CRISIS EYES #1 - “Look in Front of You” (7/19/2020)

GOD'S IDEAL CHURCH:  Prayer of Grace (7/12/2020)

GOD'S IDEAL CHURCH:  The Mystery in You (7/5/2020)

GOD'S IDEAL CHURCH:  Tear Down These Walls (6/28/2020)

GOD'S IDEAL CHURCH:  From Death to Life (6/21/2020)

GOD'S IDEAL CHURCH:  The Community of Church (6/14/2020)

GOD'S IDEAL CHURCH:  In the Beginning God Created the Church (6/7/2020)

GOD IN THE MIDST OF HARDSHIPS:  My Redeemer Lives (5/31/2020)

GOD IN THE MIDST OF HARDSHIPS:  Take a Rest (5/24/2020)

GOD IN THE MIDST OF HARDSHIPS:  Character Matters (5/17/2020)

GOD IN THE MIDST OF HARDSHIPS:  What's in a Name? (5/10/2020)

GOD IN THE MIDST OF HARDSHIPS:  The Road Less Traveled (5/3/2020)

GOD IN THE MIDST OF HARDSHIPS: When Disaster Strikes (4/26/2020)

3 DAYS THAT ROCKED YOUR WORLD: Restoration (4-19-2020)

3 DAYS THAT ROCKED YOUR WORLD:  Revelation (4/12/2020)

3 DAYS THAT ROCKED YOUR WORLD:  Revolution (4/5/2020)

BACK TO THE BASICS:  The Forgotten God (3/29/2020)

BACK TO THE BASICS:  Beyond the Walls (3/22/2020)

BACK TO THE BASICS:  Your Damascus Road of Seeking God's Will (3/15/2020)

BACK TO THE BASICS:  Turning Temptations into Triumphs (3/8/2020)

BACK TO THE BASICS:  Attack! (3/1/2020)

BACK TO THE BASICS:  Here I Am to Worship! (2/23/2020)

BACK TO THE BASICS:  Giving God's Way (2/16/2020)

BACK TO THE BASICS:  How Do I Know? (2/9/2020)

BACK TO THE BASICS:  Remember! (2/2/2020)

BACK TO THE BASICS:  Unwrap Your Gift (1/26/2020)

BACK TO THE BASICS:  When Getting Wet is More than Getting Wet (1/19/2020)

BACK TO BASICS:  What is Faith? (1/12/2020)

BACK TO THE BASICS:  It Starts Here (1/5/2020)

MARY: MORE THAN A CHRISTMAS STORY - Woman of Sorrow (12/29/2019) No Notes

MARY:  MORE THAN A CHRISTMAS STORY - Woman of Justice (12/22/19)

MARY: MORE THAN A CHRISTMAS STORY - Woman of Faith (12/15/19)

PRAY LIKE THIS:  Deliverance (12/8/19)

Where are the Nine? (12/1/2019)

PRAY LIKE THIS:  The Gospel in Prayer (11/24/2019)

PRAY LIKE THIS: Physical Provisions (11/17/2019)

"Overcoming Inadequacy" (11/10/2019

PRAY LIKE THIS:  Whose Agenda? (10/27/19)

Yours FREE (10/20/2019)

PRAY LIKE THIS: It's Not About Me (10/13/19)

PRAY LIKE THIS: Pray Like This (10/6/19)

THE ART OF NEIGHBORING:  Taking the Great Commandment Literally (9/29/19)

THE ART OF NEIGHBORING:  Fear Factor (September 22, 2019)

THE ART OF NEIGHBORING:  Time is Tickin' Away (September 15, 2019)

THE ART OF NEIGHBORING: The Most Powerful 2cc Engine (September 8, 2019

MY THREE SONS: The Loyal Son & The True Son (September 1, 2019)

MY THREE SONS: The Wild Child (August 25, 2019)

PRACTICAL CHRISTIANITY: Healing Prayers (August 18, 2019)

Guest Speaker, Dr. Kevin Smith ( August 11, 2019) No notes

PRACTICAL CHRISTIANITY: Wait on Patience (August 4, 2019)

PRACTICAL CHRISTIANITY:  Throw Away Your Crystal Ball (July 28, 2019)

All the Lonely People (July 21, 2019)

PRACTICAL CHRISTIANITY:An Effective Prayer Life (July 14)

PRACTICAL CHRISTIANITY: Two Kinds of Wisdom (July 7)

PRACTICAL CHRISTIANITY: Loose Lips Sink Lives (June 23)

Real ID: Identity Restored (June 16)

Real ID: Identity Crisis (June 9)

Real ID: The Source of My ID (June 2)

PRACTICAL CHRISTIANITY:  What is Real Faith? (May 26)

PRACTICAL CHRISTIANITY:  Pride and Prejudice (May 19)

PRACTICAL CHRISTIANITY:  Lifestyle
(May 12)

PRACTICAL CHRISTIANITY:  Meeting Life's Trials (May 5)

SIGNS: The Greatest Friend (April 28)

SIGNS:  The Greatest Sign: Resurrection (April 21)

Good Friday: Secure ID (No Sermon Notes April 19)

SIGNS: Blind To True Sight (April 7)

SIGNS: The Middle of the Storm (March 31)

SIGNS: Meeting Our Needs (March 24)

SIGNS:  It's All About Timing (March 17)

SIGNS:  Risk Takers (March 10)

SIGNS:  It's All About Timeing (March 3)

THE GOSPEL FORETOLD:  Exaltation!
(Feb. 24)

Monday Morning Sovereignty (Feb. 17)

THE GOSPEL FORETOLD:  Silence! (Feb. 10 No sermon notes)

THE GOSPEL FORETOLD:  Substitution! (Feb. 3)

THE GOSPEL FORETOLD:  Rejection! (Jan. 27)

THE GOSPEL FORETOLD:  Astonished!
(Jan 20)

Life in the Valley of Dry Bones (Jan 6)

Winning Over Worry (Dec 30)

THE TIMES OF CHRISTMAS:  A Time of Love (Dec 24 No sermon notes)

THE TIMES OF CHRISTMAS:  A Time of Joy (Dec 23)

THE TIMES OF CHRISTMAS: A Time of Preparation (Dec 9)

THE TIMES OF CHRISTMAS: A Time of Hope (Dec 2 No sermon notes)

Pulling Back the Thanksgiving Curtain
(Nov 25)

Philippi: A Church of Joy Bury Your Worries
(Nov 11)

Philippi: A Church of Joy Life's Marathon
(Nov 4)

Philippi: A Church of Joy The State of Your Status (Oct 28)

Philippi: A Church of Joy You are a Shining Star (Oct 21)

Philippi: A Church of Joy A Spirit of Humility (Oct 14)

Philippi: A Church of Joy Advancing the Message of Christ (Oct 7)

Philippi: A Church of Joy Paul's Prayer for the Philippians (Sept 30)

BE THE MESSAGE: Part 5 Activate your Mission (Sept 23)

BE THE MESSAGE: Part 4 Develop Your Character (Sept 16)

BE THE MESSAGE: Part 3 Discovering Your Purpose (Sept 9)

BE THE MESSAGE: Part 2 Find Your Voice (Sept 2)

BE THE MESSAGE: Part 1 Introduction (August 26)

Amazing Grace (August 19)

THE TIME HAS COME TO: Get Back to the Basics (August 12)

OUR 5 CRITICAL PRIORITIES: Community Outreach "Building Bridges: Look Beyond the Walls (August 5)

THE TIME HAS COME TO: To Take a Knee (July 29)

OUR 5 CRITICAL PRIORITIES : Pass the Baton (July 22)

The "E's" of the Lord's Supper (July 15 no sermon notes)

THE TIME HAS COME TO: Roll Out the Welcome Mat (July 8)

THROUGH THE EYES OF THE SHEEP:
Part 6 Sheepdogs and Fertilizer (July 1)

Building a Legacy (June 17)

THROUGH THE EYES OF THE SHEEP:
Part 5 At the Table (June 10)

THROUGH THE EYES OF THE SHEEP:
Part 4 Comfort in Shadowy Days (June 3)

THROUGH THE EYES OF THE SHEEP:
Part 3 Restored to Go (May 27)

THROUGH THE EYES OF THE SHEEP:
Part 2 Rest and Be Satisfied (May 13)

THROUGH THE EYES OF THE SHEEP:
Part 1 Complete Care (May 6)

WHEN THE CHURCH WAS YOUNG:
Part 24 More Than a Feeling (April 29)

WHEN THE CHURCH WAS YOUNG:
Part 23 Of Chains and Gates (April 22)

WHEN THE CHURCH WAS YOUNG:
Part 22 Be a Barney (April 15)

WHEN THE CHURCH WAS YOUNG:
Part 21 Handling Church Criticism (April 8)

We Had Hope (April 1)

WHEN THE CHURCH WAS YOUNG:
Part 20 No Way Lord (March 18)

WHEN THE CHURCH WAS YOUNG:
Part 19 The Heart of a Servant (March 11)

WHEN THE CHURCH WAS YOUNG:
Part 18 The Great Transformer (March 4)

WHEN THE CHURCH WAS YOUNG:
Part 17 His Story (Feb 24)

Expressing Awe: Luke 7:36-50 (Feb 18)

WHEN THE CHURCH WAS YOUNG:
Part 16 Stop Staring at the Fork (Feb 11)

WHEN THE CHURCH WAS YOUNG:
Part 15 Faithless Faith (Feb 4)

WHEN THE CHURCH WAS YOUNG:
Part 14 Severeignty (Jan 28)

God in the Midst of Hardships

The Road Less Traveled

The Community of Church

 

Stop!

Stop Living Condemned!

 

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