Knowing that you know begins with knowing Who you know.

It's one of the most dangerous assumptions a person can make — especially where church attendance is normal and Christian language is native. John writes his letter to people whose confidence has been shaken by teachers who left, and he doesn't answer their doubt by telling them to look harder at themselves. He points them to what he heard, saw, looked upon, and touched. This first message in Knowing That You Know asks the question underneath every other question about assurance: what is your confidence actually resting on? Because the answer determines whether it holds.

Assurance Beyond Simplistic Faith — 0:00

Avoid Assumption, Pursue True Assurance — 7:16

Why 1 John Matters for the Church — 11:15

Trust the Biblical Christ Alone — 26:03

Faith Produces Fellowship — 38:11

Full Joy Through Christ and Community — 45:03

Pastor Marc brings the house down with this sermon. Give it a listen!

00:00 Nehemiah’s Court Setting

01:02 Bad News from Jerusalem

02:32 Ezra Background and Opposition

04:03 Pray When Life Hits Hard

10:33 Long Prayer and Fasting

13:54 Inside Nehemiah’s Prayer

19:15 Confession and God’s Promises

27:00 Pray as You Obey

33:52 Answered Prayers and Ongoing Opposition

36:42 Courage Built by Prayer

39:00 Closing Prayer and Small Groups

00:00 Living in the Future

01:55 Convenience Becomes Expectation

03:38 Jesus Is Lord and Example

04:53 Entitlement and Quiet Quitting

09:16 Hebrews 5 Setup

09:42 Jesus Pays the Price

14:04 Pray Like Jesus

15:43 Loud Cries and Tears

21:23 Praying to the Father

23:21 Reverence and God’s Answer

25:13 Trust Gods Answer

25:40 Prayer Not Drive Through

26:15 Petition And Deference

27:00 Jesus Learns Obedience

27:53 No Skip Intro Growth

30:36 Reject Privilege Serve

34:08 Redemptive Suffering Lessons

37:14 Made Perfect High Priest

39:51 Submit In Repentance

41:55 Submit Ambition And Home

44:41 Keep Paying The Price

46:27 Final Prayer And Charge