What does it really mean to “make a practice of sinning,” and why does John say such a person is “of the devil”? In this sermon from Pastor Catlan on 1 John 3:8, we explore the difference between occasional failure and intentional rebellion—and how Christ appeared to destroy the works of the devil and free us for true righteousness.

What does it mean to “abide” in Christ when sin still lingers in our lives? In this message from 1 John 3:6–7, Pastor Catlan unpacks John’s contrast between those who keep on sinning and those who practice righteousness, showing that abiding in Christ transforms how believers view and respond to sin—loving what He loves and hating what He hates.

Why did Jesus come? In this sermon on 1 John 3:5, Pastor Catlan shows that Christ “appeared to take away sins.” Exploring the Greek word airo—to lift up and remove forever—he explains that Jesus came not just to cover sin but to terminate it completely, revealing the sinless One whose mission glorifies God by destroying sin’s power.

What does it mean to “purify yourself as He is pure”? In this sermon on 1 John 3:3–4, Pastor Catlan shows that to “purify” means to make holy —to set every part of life apart for God’s purposes. Holiness isn’t just avoiding sin but aligning wholly with God’s order, living in hopeful anticipation of Christ’s return.

What will it be like to see Jesus as He truly is? In this sermon from 1 John 3:2, Pastor Catlan unpacks the promise that when Christ appears, believers “shall be like Him, because we shall see Him as He is.” The message explores the present blessings of being God’s children and the coming transformation that awaits when we behold His glory.

What does it mean to be called a child of God? In this sermon on 1 John 3:1, Pastor Catlan explores the wonder of God’s love that gives us a new identity through faith in Christ. He shows how adoption into God’s family changes how we live, shapes how the world sees us, and calls us to enjoy our Father fully.