Sermons on 1 John 5:11:

Things Christians Can Know

Contributed by Charles Lane Iii on Feb 28, 2004

One of the biggest differences between the Christian faith and many other religious belief systems is that it is a faith based on fact, not speculations. Things that we can know, not have to guess about.

Introduction: One of the big things about the Christian faith that is different from all other faiths, except Judaism, is that it is a faith based on fact. It is a faith based on the evidence of real people, places and events. It is a faith based in and on history, handed down through reliable ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:11-13

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

John's News Series

Contributed by Johnny Spencer on Mar 4, 2004

A message that exhorts us to love one another

John’s News 1 John 5:5-13 At the gates of the city they gather, Jacob Ben Hadad has claimed that Saul Ben Calib has stolen his best hoe. Saul Ben Calib says that this is a lie and the hoe was a gift. They argue and almost come to blows until one of the elders sitting in judgement ask if there are ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:5-13

Denomination: Baptist

A Special Possession

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 15, 2004

This sermon is about experiencing the Christian life in its fullest.

Turn with me to 1 John 5. Read 1 John 5:9-13. We are going to focus primarily on verse 12 as we talk about a special possession. John tells us several things in this verse. The first is … I. We have a Special Relationship with Jesus. John writes, “He who has the Son has the life.” These eight ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:9-13

Denomination: Wesleyan

Why Jesus Came

Contributed by Emil Boniog on Dec 17, 2003

According to John 10:10, Jesus came to give to sinners the abiding life and to the saints the abundant life by being conformed to His Person and by being committed to His Praise.

WHY JESUS CAME John 10:10, “The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.” INTRODUCTION 1. Good morning. Let us pray: Father God, we magnify You today. Please bless our time together in ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:11-12, John 10:10

Denomination: Baptist

It Really Is A Wonderful Life Series

Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Dec 31, 2003

The second in a series of messages called "A Classic Christmas." This sermon uses a short video clip from "It’s a Wonderful Life" and seeks to show people that a life in Christ really is terrific.

A CLASSIC CHRISTMAS IT REALLY IS A WONDERFUL LIFE 1 John 5:11-13 INTRODUCTION: A. The older I get the more amazed I am about how the mind works 1. First of all, I am amazed by the important things that I forget 2. Secondly, I am amazed by the trivial things that I seem to remember. ILL> ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:11-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

7 Easter, Year B Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on May 25, 2003

A sermon on for 7 Easter.

Sermon for 7 Easter Yr B, 1/06/2003 Based on I Jn 5:9-13 Grace Lutheran Church, Medicine Hat, Alberta By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson Our personal beliefs, the convictions we have, are very important because they determine how we will act. A secretary at a church tells of one afternoon when she ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:9-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus-Did He Lie To Us?

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jul 9, 2001

This sermon deals with the claims of Jesus Christ. It demonstrates that Jesus did not claim to be a prophet or great teacher, but claimed to be God. It encourages us to boldly stand that He Is The Way, The Truth, And The Life without compromising to be accepted by others.

Jesus—Did He Lie To Us? 7/8/2001 GNLCC John 5:16-23 1 John 5:1-12 There was a movie in which two men were held as prisoners of war in the same cell during the Civil War. The interesting thing was that they were almost identical in appearance. The one man was poor, kind, and a drifter. ...read more

Scripture: John 5:16-23, 1 John 5:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Magnet

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Sep 28, 2003

A children’s ilustration of the power of a magnet to attract iron as a parable telling that Christians have a similar response to God.

THE MAGNET I was doing a repair job out of doors when unfortunately I dropped a tin of small nails on the gravel driveway. It was important that none be left mixed up in the gravel as I didn’t want the car to get a puncture! But it was difficult to find them among the loose gravel. Then I ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

Walking In Correctness (Concerning God The Son) Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Oct 23, 2003

This is the 9th study in the study "Light In The Darkness".

WALKING IN CORRECTNESS (CONCERNING GOD THE SON) 1 John 5:1-12 In the last two studies we studied God the Holy Spirit and God the Father. In this study we will study how through God the Son a person can become a member of the Family of God. This study will also identify God’s testimony ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

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

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

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

What Do We Know For Sure?

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 19, 2002

In this day & age, sometimes it is difficult to know what is true & what is false. But surely, there are some things we can count on, some things we can know for sure. Just what do we know for sure?

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2019) GOD WANTS US TO BE SURE! TEXT: 1 John 5:11-13; John 10:14,27-28; Romans 8:31-39 What do we know for sure? ILL. The great preacher, John Wesley, once said, “When I was young I was sure of everything. But after a few years, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:11-13, John 10:14, John 10:27-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Fruit Of The Vine Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Oct 30, 2002

Jesus is the source of life, and His life within you is for one purpose-THAT YOU MIGHT BEAR FRUIT. We need to ask ourselves 2 questions: 1. Are we connected to Christ, and 2. If we are in Christ, then how much fruit is there in our lives?

· In Hampton Court near London, there is a grapevine which is about 1,000 years old. This grapevine has one root which is at least two feet thick, and some of the branches are 200 feet long. Despite its age the vine produces several tons of grapes each year. Although some of the smaller branches ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8, 1 John 5:11-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God