Sermons on 1 John 3:8:

What Does It Mean To Be A Child Of God?

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 1, 2010

What Does It Mean To Be A Child Of God? 1) Now: trouble 2) In eternity: glory

Do you remember the television show “The Lives of the Rich and Famous”? On the program you may have seen a house like this one in New York. It’s supposedly the most expensive house in North America and has 29 bedrooms, 39 bathrooms, and is surrounded by 63 acres of manicured ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-2, 1 John 3:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Children Of God

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 15, 2010

Children of God. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: 1 John chapter 3 verses 1-10. Ill: Chinese boy who wanted to learn about jade went to study with a talented old teacher. • This gentle man put a piece of the precious stone into his hand; • And told him to hold it tight. • Then he began to talk of ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-10

Denomination: Brethren

The Hope Within Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 19, 2011

There is no greater hope than the hope of Christ doing what He has promised to do. You do not have to live with "I hope I make it to heaven"

The hope within us 1 John 3:1-10 Introduction- This morning as we continue to look for answers. I want us to look at bettering our relationship with Christ. Everyday Christians walk around wondering if they will make heaven. You ask them the question- “when you die, will you go to ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-10

Denomination: Nazarene

Reasons For Righteousness Series

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 5, 2002

9th in First John Series

REASONS FOR RIGHTEOUS LIVING 1 John 3:1-10 INTRO: Why should we live a life of righteousness and holiness? John gives some reasons why we should do that. In 1 John 3:1 the Bible says, “Behold what manner of love the Father has bestowed on us, that we should be called the children of God! ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Satan Is Alive But Not Well Series

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 6, 2002

10th in First John Series

SATAN IS ALIVE BUT NOT WELL 1 John 3:8 INTRO: In recent years through magazines, movies and music there has been renewed emphasis on the subject of the devil and the powerful forces of evil which exist in our world. The secular press has noted a revival of interest in witchcraft, the occult and ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:8

Denomination: Baptist

Prayers To Kill Affliction

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Jun 7, 2006

The more the power of God in your life, the more the enemies that will battle you. The greater the anointing, the greater the warfare. The brighter your destiny, the harsher your attackers.

The Bible clearly reveals theaimsandobjectives of Jesus’ earthly ministry. In 1John 3:8, it says, “... For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil.” One of the enemy’s works is affliction. This eye-opening message is loaded with power to turn ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Unmasking Of Halloween

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Oct 18, 2005

An attempt to remind believers concerning the true nature of Halloween and some alternatives to celbrating this time of year.

One Halloween night, a little boy, dressed in a devil costume knocked on my door wanting candy. When I saw him, I thought to myself, ’how sad it is that our society encourages children to dress up as Satan and other evil personalities. Don’t parents realize that Satan is real and not some sort of ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:7-10

Denomination: Wesleyan

Children Of God

Contributed by Greg Nance on Apr 26, 2010

God’s love, sin, brotherhood, and brotherly love all come together in this chapter. John says four times, "This is how we know..."

(The audio version of this concludes better) What does this chapter say about Children of God? The Old Testament describes a privileged relationship between God and his chosen people in terms of “covenant.” God made a covenant with Noah, with Abraham, Isaac, Jacob and the children of Israel ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Christmas Happened Series

Contributed by Todd Leupold on Apr 28, 2010

Did it really HAVE to happen that way? Christmas is jolly, but would it really make a difference if we remembered it or not? Christmas is nice and cute, but isn't Easter the Holy Day that really matters? After all, everybody knows two of the four Gosp

“WHY CHRISTMAS HAPPENED” 1st In Series: “Christmas Was Not Optional” Rev. Todd G. Leupold, Perth Bible Church, 12/13/2009 AM INTRODUCTION: This Christmas season I will ask us some questions that may, at first, seem silly but are in fact not asked or answered enough. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

A Gift We Can't Refuse Series

Contributed by Todd Leupold on Apr 28, 2010

How we respond to the true meaning and significance of Christmas is – as we'll see this morning – a choice between choosing the blessings of a Holy and Loving God committed to honor His rules and expectations; OR choosing instead a life under the auspices

“WHY CHRISTMAS IS A GIFT WE CAN'T REFUSE” 2nd In Series: “Why Christmas Is Not Optional” Rev. Todd G. Leupold, Perth Bible Church, 12/20/2009 AM INTRODUCTION: This Christmas season we are taking a closer look at why “Christmas” - in it's truest and purest ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Be Deceived Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Mar 22, 2007

Of all the things scripture expresses concern about, it is "deception" among God’s crown creation.

Matthew, Mark and Luke record an interesting verbal interchange between Jesus and His disciples. It concerns the “end of days.” They asked Him, “tell us about the sign of the end.” Jesus’ initial response was almost ominous, “watch that no one deceive you”… Have you ever been deceived? How did ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:4-9

Denomination: Baptist

Special Delivery Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 24, 2007

The children of God have been set free from the power of sin.

Special Delivery Text: 1 Jn. 3:4-9 Introduction 1. Illustration: I love to see the UPS man pull into the driveway. It’s usually an indication that something good is about to happen. Either something that I have ordered has arrived or someone has sent me a present. This is always a good ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:4-10

Denomination: Methodist

Our Goal Is To Live A Holy Life

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Jun 26, 2010

How tol ive a holy life

We need a Heaven-sent revival, a burning fire from on high, a purifying passion and a forsaking of our stubborn pride. We need a vision of eternity, of Hell and the Judgment Day, A fervent love for our Savior that will gladly serve and obey. We need a Pentecostal purging and a breaking deep within, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:3-9

Denomination: Wesleyan

Sixteen Signs Of A True Believer Part 3 Series

Contributed by Larry Wilson on Jul 8, 2010

Sermon 7 of the series. As we continue to study the 16 signs that John gives to identify a true believer, we ask ...Am I doing righteousness? Am I living in light of His coming? Am I overcoming habitual sin?

Series: Things That Accompany Salvation Hebrews 6:9 But, beloved, we are persuaded better things of you, and things that accompany salvation, though we thus speak. Message 7: Sixteen Signs of a True Believer (Part III) (2 Cor. 13:5; 1 Jn. 2:29; 3:1-9) 2 Corinthians 13:5 Examine yourselves, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Manifested To Destroy The Works Of The Devil!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Feb 26, 2010

Jesus did not come to break the stronghold that the devil had on the human race, but to destroy the works of the devil. Something broken can be put back together, however, when something is destroyed it can never be put back together. Jesus came to set us

Manifested to Destroy the Works of the Devil! 1 John 3:8 (KJV) He that committeth sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil. Jesus did not come to break the stronghold that the devil ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-8