Sermons on 1 John 4:4:

An Elaboration Of The Doctrinal Test Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 21, 2021

First John 14:1-6 teaches us how to discern between truth and error.

Scripture Let’s suppose you are new to town and you are looking for a place to worship and belong. And let’s suppose you visit a worshiping community, pick up a bulletin, and sit down. You read the mission of the group, which is as follows: “The mission of the [Blank] Temple is to encourage ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God Is For Us!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Oct 31, 2020

Most of us know the scripture from Romans 8:31 (What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us? Also from Romans 8:37 However do we really believe it, practice it and know how is He for us

GOD IS FOR US! Romans 8:31 Most of us know the scripture from Romans 8:31 (KJV) What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us? Also from Romans 8:37 (KJV) Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us. However do we really believe ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31, 1 John 4:4, Hebrews 4:12-13, Ephesians 6:10-17

Core 52 Week 42 - Becoming Truly New Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Nov 5, 2020

"Change" is often coerced and impermanent. How do we discover not just "change," but transformation?

You can listen to the audio of the sermon on my podcast here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/697261/6000676 Q: How can I change? Read: Ezekiel 37:1–11 NLT • We’re dried out. • But we can change. It isn’t easy, but it isn’t complicated. • Steps: o believe the promise of change. o receive the power of ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 36:26-28, 1 John 5:17, 1 John 4:4, Romans 12:2, Colossians 3:12-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Test The Spirits Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 27, 2019

If you want to keep from being fooled, listen to what communicators say about Christ; listen to God’s Sprit within; and listen to God Word.

Ninety years ago (1926, 1927, 1929, 1930?), as the Notre Dame Fighting Irish were preparing to play the USC Trojans in college football, Notre Dame’s coach Knute Rockne was aware that his USC opponents had a far better team. So he devised a scheme to intimidate the opposing players. Rockne scoured ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Commentary 1 John, Ch. 4 Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 7, 2021

The mention of faith in 1John 3:23 had reminded the Apostle John of the danger of intellectual and moral error. After the last paragraph, the mention of God’s Spirit gave him a form to clothe the discussion of truth and falsehood in its human manifestations.

TRIUMPHAL ENTRY COMMENTARY 1 JOHN, CH. 4 Greater is he that is in you than he that is in the world. King James Bible Testing the Spirits 1Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Overcome - Promises Of God For Those Who Do

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jun 14, 2021

Life can be a struggle, but deep seated is the fact that its not the physical things that wrestle with, it is the spiritual. JESUS overcame the things of the world, both physical and spiritual. GOD’s WORD tells us of HIS Promises to those who overcome.

2021.06.13 OVERCOME William Akehurst, HSWC Scriptures Referenced Ephesians 6:12; John 16:33; 1 John 4:4; 1 John 5:1-13; 1 John 5:4-5; Revelation 2:7; James 1:12; Revelation 2:10-11; Revelation 3:11-12; Revelation 2:17; Revelation 3:5; Revelation 2:26; Revelation 21:6-7; 1 Peter 1:3-5; Jude ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12-13, 1 Peter 1:3-5, Revelation 21:6-7, Revelation 2:26, Revelation 3:5, Revelation 2:17, Revelation 3:11-12, Revelation 2:10-11, James 1:12, Revelation 2:7, 1 John 5:4-5, 1 John 5:1-13, 1 John 4:4, Jude 1:24-25, John 16:33  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Repainting Your Canvas

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Jun 23, 2021

In this message, we look at the role HOPE plays in the manifestation of FAITH in our lives.

The title of the message this morning is “Repainting Your Canvas.” How many of you have seen “The Mona Lisa”? I don’t remember the painter’s name, but whoever he was, “The Mona Lisa” was in his mind long before it hit the canvas. Every stroke of “The Mona Lisa” was already up here (pointed to my ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:17, Matthew 9:32-35, 2 Corinthians 3:18, Colossians 1:27, 1 Timothy 1:1, Genesis 6:14-22, Numbers 13:26-33, Genesis 6:5, Hebrews 11:1, Ephesians 2:10, Ephesians 2:4-6, Colossians 2:9-10, Genesis 1:26-28, Proverbs 29:18, 1 John 4:4, Proverbs 23:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Know That You Will Stay Series

Contributed by Tim White on Apr 4, 2012

John teaches us that we have the truth, know the test for truth and can determine the spirits of the Antichrist in today's world if we will apply the doctrine of Jesus Christ.

How To Know You’ll Stay 1 John 4:1-6 • We would like to believe that we are freed from the threat of Gnosticism because of John’s clear message and stand for the truth. • However, Gnosticism has risen anew. Satan has no new tricks. • Today we are going to focus on the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Trinity / 1 1 1 = 1

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jun 4, 2017

God is numerically One! Yet how can God be One and still be three persons? Well that is a good question. Thank-you for asking! So what is the answer 1 1 1= ? What happens when you multiply 1 x 1 x 1? It equals One! So even numerically God is 1. Updated May 2022.

A missionary named Herbert Jackson ... was a given car when he arrived on ... the mission field. It had one problem... it would not start ... without a push. After pondering his problem, ... he devised a plan. He went to the local school near his home, ... and received permission to take a few ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:27, Isaiah 55:9, 1 Corinthians 12:4-6, 1 John 4:4, 2 Timothy 1:7, Ephesians 3:16, Romans 15:13, John 14:16-17, Matthew 28:16-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

Greater Is He That Is In Ypu! Series

Contributed by Eugene Pansler Jr on Feb 14, 2019

what is Christ greater than.

What is Christ greater than, is He greater than any person, is He greater than any place, is Christ greater than any problem? What is Christ greater than: 1. Christ is Greater Than Any Storm. What is Christ greater than, He's greater than any storm you may be currently facing, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Moving Beyond Insecurity Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Feb 25, 2019

In this message we will talk about - what insecurity is, what are some of it's causes and how to move beyond insecurity to confidence in God.

Moving Beyond Insecurity In Romans 8, beginning at verse 31 we read this powerful God-breathed words… If God is for us, who can be against us? He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all—how will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things? Who will bring any ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:12, John 8:44, 1 John 4:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

By Love - 1 John 4 And 5 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 1, 2019

John gives us 4 actions that are to be apart of the children of God’s daily lives. Test the Spirit’s, Know Love, and Fear Not and believe in Jesus.

1 John 4/5 – Test the Spirit’s! - Know Love! - Fear Not! – Believe! Thesis: John gives us 4 actions that are to be apart of the children of God’s daily lives. Test the Spirit’s, Know Love, and Fear Not and believe in Jesus. Scripture Text: 1 John 4:1-21: 1Dear friends, do not believe every ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-21, 1 John 5:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

This Is A Test Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 25, 2019

We need to test what we are taught and what we hear, based upon God’s revealed objective truth.

This Is A Test (I John 4:1-6) 1. A teacher sent home a letter to all the parents after the first day of the new school year. It read, “If you promise not to believe all that your child says goes on at school, I will promise not to believe all that your child says goes on at home.” 2. When it ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Identifying The Spirits Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 27, 2019

We need to discern whether something is from an evil spirit or the Holy Spirit.

IDENTIFYING SPIRITS Text: 1 John 4:1-6 Introduction 1. Discernment in Scripture is the skill that enables us to differentiate. It is the ability to see issues clearly. We desperately need to cultivate this spiritual skill that will enable us to know right from wrong. We must be prepared to ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

It's Never A Fair Fight

Contributed by David Dunn on Dec 6, 2025

God has already secured your victory; every battle is tilted in your favor because Christ fights for you and lives within you.

There is a strange honesty in the way life feels. No matter who you are, or where you’ve been, there comes a moment when you look at the landscape of your existence and whisper something with a sinking heart: “In the struggle of life, nothing is favored for my success or well-being.” That’s how ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:14, 1 John 4:4, Romans 8:31, Joshua 6:2, John 16:33  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist