How can you know if you truly belong to God’s family? In this sermon on 1 John 2:29, Pastor Catlan shows that those who “practice righteousness” reveal they have been born of Him. By knowing Christ’s perfect righteousness, we can discern the fruit of new birth in our lives and live with assurance before God.

How do we prepare for Christ’s return? In this sermon on 1 John 2:28, Pastor Catlan calls us to “abide in Him” so that when Jesus appears, we will have confidence rather than shame. Listen and see how remaining in Christ brings boldness, removes guilt, and prepares us to meet Him face-to-face.

What does it mean that believers “have no need that anyone should teach” them? In this sermon on 1 John 2:26–27, Pastor Catlan unpacks how the Spirit’s anointing equips Christians to discern truth from deception, warns against false teachers, and calls believers to abide in Christ—the ultimate Teacher who anchors them in the Gospel.

How do we respond when a Christian sins? Drawing primarily from Galatians 5–6, Pastor Catlan lays out nine biblical principles for responding to sin among Christians. Whether you’re struggling with hidden sin or walking alongside someone who is, this message points to the path of confession, accountability, and grace-filled restoration.

In this message rooted in Romans 12:1–2, Chris Sanner shares his journey from brokenness to transformation through the gospel of Jesus Christ. With stories from Wisconsin, Alaska, and North Africa, he calls believers to respond to God’s mercy with wholehearted surrender, daily gratitude, and a renewed mind that resists the world’s patterns. A stirring call to live as living sacrifices for God’s glory.

Drawing from Daniel 4, Pastor Spencer walks through the powerful transformation of King Nebuchadnezzar—from proud ruler to humbled worshiper—highlighting God’s jealousy for His own glory. This message reminds us that all success comes from the Lord, and that to claim credit for ourselves is to rob God of what He alone deserves. Through vivid biblical narrative and direct application, we are called to live humbly, repent sincerely, and glorify the Most High God in all we do.

In a world overflowing with new teachings and spiritual distractions, 1 John 2:24–25 calls us back to what we heard at the start—the good news of Jesus the Christ. In this message, Pastor Catlan unpacks how remaining rooted in the original truth of Jesus guards us from false teaching, deepens our love for Him, and assures us of the promise He made: eternal life. This is not just a call to remember your beginning—it’s a call to treasure it forever.

What does it mean to say “Jesus is the Christ”? In this message from 1 John 2:22–23, we explore why that title is not just a name, but the very heart of Christian faith. John warns that the one who denies Jesus as the Christ is a liar and the antichrist—not merely mistaken but cut off from the Father.

This sermon traces the Old Testament foundation of the title “Messiah” (Christ) through passages like Psalm 2, Deuteronomy 18, and Isaiah 9. We see that the Christ is the promised King, the Son of God, the prophet like Moses, and the one who possesses all the earth—none other than God Himself. Denying Jesus as the Christ is not a minor error; it is to miss salvation entirely.

Whether you’re uncertain about who Jesus is or have long followed Him, this passage calls us to recognize, proclaim, and exalt Him as the one true Christ.

Can you trust God even when life is hard? Drawing from Job, the Psalms, and other Scriptures, Pastor Spencer highlights three foundational truths—God is absolutely sovereign, infinitely wise, and completely loving. These truths invite us into more than obedience; they call us to a deep, personal trust in God. Rather than relying on feelings or circumstances, we are urged to trust the revealed character of God in His Word.

1 John 2:21 affirms that genuine believers already know the truth—not because of special insight, but because they abide in Christ, who is the revealed reality of God. This message explores the biblical meaning of truth (alētheia), showing that true worship must be grounded in God’s self-revelation. Pastor Catlan preaches from both 1 John and the Gospel of John to contrast truth with deception and call the church to worship in Spirit and truth.

1 John 2:20 describes the true believer as one who has been anointed by the Holy One and who knows the truth. In this sermon, Pastor Spencer addresses the widespread misuse of the term “anointed” in many charismatic circles, and clarifies what John meant by this Spirit-given anointing that belongs to all Christians. Rather than being reserved for a select few with supposed spiritual superiority, this anointing guards believers with the truth and anchors them in Christ.

1 John 2:19 is a critical text when encountering a person who has left the church. When John said, "They went out from us", who are "they" and who are "us"? In this sermon, Pastor Catlan unpacks the details of this critical text that helps us worship the Lord of eternal security.

1 John chapter 2 ends with a passage that contains a blend of three concepts: God’s people abide in Christ, the end is near, and beware false teachers. In this sermon, Pastor Catlan gives a thorough retelling of the first 27 verses of this letter then an introduction to the passage from 2:17-27.

Jesus told His disciples when He is coming back, when the Gospel of the Kingdom is proclaimed among all the nations of the world. In this sermon, Pastor Catlan unpacks Matthew 24:1-14 to explain Christ's return and the importance of missions in Christ's return.

Hebrews 10:19-25 says that Jesus is the Great High Priest, and because of that, our relationship with God, ourselves, and others is radically different. In this message on the first day of Summit Church, Pastor Catlan digs into how our relationships are to be stirred to love and good works.

The description of “the world” given in 1 John 2:16 includes three specific temptations. Those temptations have shown up in that exact order several times throughout the Bible. In this sermon, Pastor Catlan tells the Bible’s story of failure, victory, and hope as it pertains to the temptations of the world.

Loving the world and having the Father’s love are incompatible. In 1 John 2:15-16, we see the prohibition and helpful information on why God would give us this command. In this sermon, Pastor Catlan unpacks the big picture of verses 15-17, then focuses on the prohibition with a personal example of how Christian maturity connects with not loving the world.

When Jesus said, “It is finished” on the cross, was He finished doing all His work of salvation? If so, what was accomplished in the resurrection? In this sermon, Pastor Catlan looks first to 1 Corinthians 15:14 to see that the resurrection is essential for our faith. Then he unpacks five specific victories that Christ gained through His resurrection from the rest of the New Testament.

1 John 2:10-11 speaks of real Christians and real people of darkness. What is the main difference? Christians love Jesus by loving Jesus' people; people of darkness hate Jesus by hating Jesus' people. In this sermon, Pastor Catlan unpacks Jesus' words in John 15 and the truth of 1 John 2:10-11.

There are some good tests to find out if you are a real Christian. In 1 John 2:9, John makes it very clear that real Christians do not hate their brothers. What does hate mean? Who is my brother? In this sermon, Pastor Catlan unpacks the text to help those who say they are believers be confident of their salvation.