Sermons on 1 John 5:4-12:

The Message Of First John

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Intro.: 1.

Intro.: 1. First John: Rare glimpse into Church of late first century. a. Probably written to churches in Ephesus/Asia. 1) Reason: By John who is linked to Ephesus. 2) Strong early church tradition; Rev. 1:9. b. Written in a time of false teaching. 1) Church growing; Apostles disappearing; ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-5

Faith The Key To Victory - Michael Dowling Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 18, 2000

The key to victory by faith is to exercise our faith in serving God

As you’re all aware, we’ve been following a sermon series on the first letter of John for many weeks now by exploring the great themes of John’s letter - truth and love; belief and behaviour. In our passage for today, 1 John 5:1-12 on page 231 of the pew bibles, we find that John has left the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

We Have Overcome!

Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000

God's love empowers us to overcome all that would keep us from experiencing loving relationships with others.

We Have Overcome! 1 John 5:2-5 Walter Gowans knew that God was calling him from his homeland to share the gospel in the Sudan. He traveled there to work among the people of the region because he knew that was God's plan for his life. God had so impacted his life that it was evident to those ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:2-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Do You Have Eternal Life?

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Assurance comes from confessing sin, practicing righteousness, and loving the brothers.

Thesis: Assurance comes from confessing sin, practicing righteousness, and loving the brothers. Intro.: 1. Illust. This year Kathy & I will celebrate eleven years of marriage. Having been both married and single, I would choose to be married any day! One of the most miserable periods in my life ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:9-13

The Victory Of Faith

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

The Victory of Faith Proves a Relationship With God (5:1-12) 1.

The Victory of Faith Proves a Relationship With God (5:1-12) 1. True Believers Will Demonstrate a New Nature (5:1-4) a. Our loving relationship to the brethren demonstrates our new nature (:1) b. Our faithfulness to God's command to love demonstrates our new nature (:2-4) ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Securing The New Nature

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

Faith in Jesus as the Christ is the Only Means of Securing the New Nature a.

Faith in Jesus as the Christ is the Only Means of Securing the New Nature a. Faith in God's Witness of the Incarnation 1) Baptism of Jesus 2) Crucifixion of Jesus b. Faith in God's Witness by His Spirit 1) Objective Witness 2) Subjective Witness ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:5-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Eternal Life

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

Our New Nature is the Assurance of the Possession of the Son Himself--Thus Eternal Life a.

Our New Nature is the Assurance of the Possession of the Son Himself--Thus Eternal Life a. Eternal Life is in the Son (:11) b. Possession of eternal life is determined by our response to the Son (:12) ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:11-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Why Do So Few Have Assurance Of Their Salvation?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Why Do So Few Have Assurance of Their Salvation? - I John 5:11-13

Why Do So Few Have Assurance of Their Salvation? - I John 5:11-13 Assurance of Salvation - To be absolutely confident that God will act on His promise to save us from hell, death, sin and destruction through the substitutionary atoning death of Jesus Christ. I know that if I were to die today I am ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:11-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Know You Are Alive

Contributed by Martin Wiles on May 5, 2002

This sermon deals with items a person might examine in their lives to see if they know Christ.

INTRODUCTION Think for a moment how it is we know someone is alive. Suppose a terrible crash happens on the interstate. Several cars are involved. The ambulance is called as well as the police. When the ambulance arrives, the paramedics begin to check on those involved in the accident. You see, in ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

Birthmarks Of A Believer Series

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 7, 2002

15th in First John Series

BIRTHMARKS OF A BELIEVER 1 John 5:1-5 INTRO: Were I to ask you if you are sure that you have been born physically you would think it a foolish question. Yet there are many people who are not sure that they have been born spiritually. There are certain characteristics that mark those that are of ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Witness Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 7, 2002

16th in First John Series

THE WITNESS OF THE SPIRIT 1 John 5:6-13 INTRO: We are living in an age that is filled with doubt. Very few people have any certainty of any kind whatsoever. 1 John was written to give us assurance. The Bible says it is possible for us to know that we’re saved. In v. 6, we are told it is the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:6-13

Denomination: Baptist

You Can Know You Are Saved

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jun 10, 2002

From the book of I John: 7 tests that will tell you if you are in a saved relationship with God.

You Can Know You Are Saved I Jn. 5:11-13 INTRO.: Robert Shank, in his book, "Life In the Son" tells of a successful business man of Kansas City who was an earnest Christian. He was greeted by his banker with the question, "What do you know for sure, Pete?" He immediately replied, "I know the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:11-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Overcome

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Jun 21, 2003

It is exciting to realize we are privileged to live at the end of this dispensation. when the conflict between Satan and his demons and Christ and His saints is fast moving toward a climax. The Word of God describes this period in the history of mankind a

OVERCOME Scripture: 1 John 5:4 INTRODUCTION It is exciting to realize we are privileged to live at the end of this dispensation. when the conflict between Satan and his demons and Christ and His saints is fast moving toward a climax. The Word of God describes this period in the history of ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

What A Lost Man Has

Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Jan 9, 2003

Ten things that a lost man has - No Life - No Peace - No Strength - No Christ - No Citizenship - No Promise - No Hope - No God - No Remedy - No Excuse.

What A Lost Man Has I. No Life – I John 5:12 “He that hath the Son hath life; and he that hath not the Son of God hath not life.” 1. Eph 2:1 declares the lost man to be spiritually dead in his sins. 2. No Man has life if they don’t have Jesus – The way to have Jesus is to receive Him (John ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:12, Ephesians 2:12

Denomination: Baptist

God's Evidence Of Truth Series

Contributed by Donald Carpenter on Jan 11, 2003

It is a well-documented truth in the Old Testament that a truth is established when two or three different witnesses present evidence. As John wraps up his treatise on the vital signs of the believer, he touches upon a foundational truth of the Gosp

God’s Evidence of The Truth 1 John 5:6-9 6 This is he that came by water and blood, even Jesus Christ; not by water only, but by water and blood. And it is the Spirit that beareth witness, because the Spirit is truth. 7 For there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:6-9

Denomination: Baptist