Sermons on 1 John 4:2:

Sixteen Signs Of A True Believer Part 7 Series

Contributed by Larry Wilson on Jul 10, 2010

Sermon 11 in the series, "Things that Accompany Salvation." These sermons focus on the Apostle John's evidences of genuine faith as expressed in 1 John. This sermon: The Compatibility Test. Am I hearing the message from God in the messages of men?

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 11: Sixteen Signs of a True Believer (Part VII) (2 Cor. 13:5; 1 Jn. 4:1-6) 2 Corinthians 13:5 Examine yourselves, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Distinguishing Reality From Fantasy Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Feb 24, 2009

John shows us an easy and effective way to evaluate if a Christian teaching is real or fantasy.

In the late 1980’s I was interviewing at various corporations in the San Francisco Bay Area for a position in one of the fast track executive programs that were being offered to recent college graduates, of which I was one. In many of these corporations I would go through a series of interviews ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fear Factor

Contributed by Johnny Carver on Feb 26, 2009

Taking a frank look at the reality of fear and the crippling effect. A workable recipe that if applied will bring success.

Scripture: 1 John 4:1 – ‘18’ – 21 Title: “Fear Factor” Introduction: “Reality Shows” have become an overwhelming success, mainly because so many people can identify with the theme of the programs! • The oldest and strongest emotion of mankind is FEAR! • It appears that everybody is afraid of ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Do Not Believe Every Person/Spirit Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 3, 2010

1- We should refuse false prophets 2- We should recognize true believers 3- We should realize true power

INTRO.- Let me name some people to see your reaction in regard to whether you believe them or not. Please give me thumbs up or thumbs down, depending on whether you believe them or not or believe in them; good, bad or otherwise. - Donald Trump (Mr. Combover. He talks a lot) - Bill Gates (He ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Recognise God's Voice Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 21, 2010

We are called to test the spirits, and discern and recognise the voice of God when He speaks to us. Here are four ways to test an impression or thought.

[This sermon is adapted from Rick Warren's sermon with the same title.] We continue our series on “Conversing with God”. • The 1st session on ‘how to hear God’s speaks’ we talked about our attitudes - whether you get the message or not, depend very much on ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Geuss Who's Talkin'

Contributed by Michael Bolin on Jan 31, 2010

listening for only God's voice

Have you ever watched the Antiques Roadshow on PBS? This is the show were individuals are able to take antiques and have them a evaluated with are worth. One of the show’s most famous discoveries was a Seymour mahogany card table from Boston, bought at a garage sale for $25. She later sold ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6

Denomination: United Methodist

Identifing Traits Of The Believers

Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Jul 20, 2008

Looking at What John would like for us to Behold in this quick 21 verse for the Saints of God.

Identifying Traits of the Believers I John 4:1-21 KJV 7/18/08 Beloved: to…. The Saints, the Believers, the Church, the Loved ones is who John is writing to, to those that know Christ as there Saviour. It is important too understand who the writer is writing to, and how to apply the message that ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Learning To Hear God's Voice Series

Contributed by Randy Hamel on Jul 29, 2008

Sermon looks at 7 tests to see if an impression is from God or not. (Acknowledgement - Rick Warren)

HOW TO HEAR GOD’S VOICE Learning to Hear God’s Voice - Part 3 of 4 I John 4:1-3 (Living Bible) o We’re continuing in our series on How to hear God’s voice. Last week we talked about four ways you can hear God speak. One of the ways is God gives us impressions in our mind. o But if God gives me ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-3

The Battlefield Of Life

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Dec 5, 2007

Life is a battle ground, we must be prepared to face the battle if we live victorously.

The Battle Ground of Life… Am service November 18th 2007 1 John 4:1-6 Introduction Many Christians, don’t realize they are living on a BATTLEFIELD and not a PLAYGROUND! Do you remember the hymn, ONWARD CHRISTIAN SOLDIERS? It goes like this… Onward, Christian soldiers, marching as to war, with ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

When The World Seems Bigger Than God

Contributed by George Crumbly on Nov 25, 2008

To encourage the reader to apply God’s word when the world appears to be bigger than God

WHEN THE WORLD SEEMS BIGGER THAN GOD by George Crumbly Humphrey UMC 11/09/2008AM I John 4:1-4 I want to talk again about applying God’s word to our lives. We’ve been talking about searching the scriptures for the answers to questions we have today as well as solutions to the problems we are ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-4

Denomination: Methodist

Burn Series

Contributed by Todd Pugh on Jan 14, 2008

Knowing Jesus is an all consuming, burning passion.

Burn Series: Turn on the Light!!! Christmas Sunday / December 23rd 2007 Intro: Merry Christmas!!! What are you getting for Christmas!? Wow. That’s what this is all about isn’t? Christmas is actually about a gift. On the last day of school before Christmas break, children were bringing ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Being Smart Spiritually Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Mar 22, 2008

Tests of authenticity that prove the validity of Christianity and the failure of other forms of spirituality.

A Muslim heard the good news about Jesus and decided to become a Christian. His Islamic friends asked him, “Why on earth have you done such a thing? What could possibly cause you to leave the religion you grew up with, the faith of your fathers, and turn to following Jesus?” “Well,” he replied, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Are We Listening To True Or False Prophets? Series

Contributed by Danny Nance on Mar 22, 2008

Series on 1 John, this sermon demonstrates how John put the burden of discernment on believers; we have a duty to test the prophets.

Are We Listening to True or False Prophets? — 1 John 4:1-6 True and False exams: you can guess your way to an “A” — a 50-50 chance anyway. It’s so much better when you’ve studied, and know the material. ✦ All kinds of people claim to have a “word” from the Lord. ✧ Explanation: ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Love Series

Contributed by Mark Nichols on Mar 2, 2011

This is the sermon #11 in the series Letters From John. In 1st John 4, John describes the love of God. God’s love is PERSONAL, PROVEN, PERFECTING, SAVING.

TEXT: 1st John 4:1-21 TITLE: God IS love! SERIES: Letters from John TOPIC: God is LOVE OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church February 25, 2011 PROP.: In 1st John 3, he describes the kind of love WE are to have. And it is to stem from the kind of love GOD has. Because God is love. And ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Trouble With Christianity - Exclusivity Series

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Feb 11, 2011

The world believes that Christan is exclusive and divides people.

The trouble with Christianity - Exclusivity Over the next couple weeks we are going to examine some of the things that people see as being problems with Christianity. We are at a time when Christianity in general – all denominations wither old school and traditional or modern thinking ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-10

Denomination: Congregational