Sermons on 1 John 1:1-2:17:

The Frog In The Kettle

Contributed by Joey Nelson on May 5, 2006

The parable of the boiling frog gives us great insight into how we gradually move into places and attitudes that are dangerous. We don’t dive right in. We slowly wade in. We start at the shallow end of the pool. And slowly we find ourselves getting in dee

INTRODUCTION / SERMONIC THEME Opening Statement: Some time ago a book was written on church life called, "The Frog In The Kettle." It was an interesting title designed to call to mind how it is so easy to gradually drift into trouble. Perhaps you could subtitle the book "How To Boil A Frog." The ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17

Are We Talking The Walk; Or Walking The Talk?

Contributed by Manuel Amparo on May 5, 2006

It is a matter of continuing, not for a minute or two, neither for a day, or two, but wait upon the Lord till he comfort your heart and soul.

ARE WE TALKING THE WALK; OR WALKING THE TALK? 1 JOHN 2:6 I. KJV 1 John 2:6 “HE THAT SAITH HE ABIDETH IN HIM OUGH HIMSELF ALSO TO WALK, AS HE WALKED.” A. Are we to call ourselves by his name, yet not walked the path that our Lord has trodden with his nail pierce feet? 1. The Word abideth is ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:6

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Make A Right Judgement

Contributed by Steven Cannon on May 8, 2006

Be careful when judging.

MAKE A RIGHT JUDGMENT John 7:24 Stop judging by mere appearances, and make a right judgment." First what is a judgment: The ability to perceive and distinguish relationships or alternatives; discernment. The capacity to make reasonable decisions. An estimation. An idea or opinion. Criticize ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living In The Valley Series

Contributed by Tim Hedberg on May 15, 2006

Sermon series on 1 John.

Living in the Valley 1 John 1:1-4 April 30, 2006 For the next 2 months we will be exploring and going through the book of 1 John on Sunday mornings together. As we begin this series that I’m calling "Living Well in the Valley", I want to tell you 2 things I wish for you. Two things I wish for ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Da Vinci Code: Is The New Testament Reliable?

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on May 23, 2006

There are a lot of myths and doubt floating around about the New Testament. The reality is it is reliable, true and life giving!

Is The Bible Reliable? May 21, 2006 1 John 1 1That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked at and our hands have touched—this we proclaim concerning the Word of life. 2The life appeared; we have seen it and testify to it, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-4

Denomination: *other

Walking In The Light Series

Contributed by Tim Hedberg on May 29, 2006

Learning to live in the light of God.

Walking in the Light 1 John 1:5-22 May 7, 2006 Last weekend I started our study of the book of 1 John. As we begin our time together I expressed 2 wishes for you. Two dreams that I have for us as we study the great book. 1. The first wish was that you and I would be free. Free to live into the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Walking Obediently Series

Contributed by Tim Hedberg on May 29, 2006

The connection between knowing Jesus and how you live your life.

Walking Obediently 1 John 2:3-6 May 21, 2006 If you were to find yourself in a courtroom standing before a Judge and a Jury, accused of being a Christian, a Jesus follower, would there be enough evidence to convict you? John writes in v. 3 - "We know that we have come to know him "or more ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Which Gospel

Contributed by Mike Parry on Jun 16, 2006

This was part of our Da Vinci Code sermon series. We examined the Gnostic gospels, using primary sources and the early church fathers and contrasted them with the New Testament Gospels.

“Which Gospel” Truth Behind the Da Vinci Code FCC – May 28, 2006 Introduction: Today we are wrapping up our 4 week sermon series on the Da Vinci Code. Why have we been talking about a book of fiction? Do you know that a week ago, the movie’s opening weekend brought in $77 million…that is second ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Christ: God's Splendor

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Jun 22, 2006

What stupendous blessings await those who experience the brilliance of Christ!

“Now the message that we have heard from his Son and announce is this: God is light, and there is no darkness at all in him. If, then, we say that we have fellowship with him, yet at the same time live in the darkness, we are lying both in our words and in our actions. But if we live in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Light Of Christmas For Your Dark Days

Contributed by Bill Burnett on Dec 3, 2006

Jesus came as a light to our dark world

THE LIGHT OF CHRISTMAS FOR YOUR DARK DAYS One of my favorite times at Christmas is the lights. It all starts around November in the stores. It seems that every weekend more and more lights go up. It is interesting… December 21st is the Winter Solstice - the longest night of the year. During ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5

Denomination: Foursquare

El Mejor Compañerismo Series

Contributed by Jose Vega on Dec 11, 2006

Hoy en día palabras como asolados, solitarios, alienados, se usan frecuentemente.Vivimos en una sociedad dónde la gente rodea a la gente pero aún así las personas no se sienten parte del grupo, por esto es necesario ver realmente en que consiste el compañ

Tema: Comunión, Compañerismo Lugar: IBD Texto: 1 Juan 1:3 Fecha: 07-09-06 Título: EL MEJOR COMPAÑERISMO INTRODUCCIÓN • Hoy en día palabras como asolados, solitarios, alienados, se usan frecuentemente. • Vivimos en una sociedad dónde la gente rodea a la gente pero aún así las personas no se ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:3

Denomination: Baptist

God's Desire For Spiritual Growth

Contributed by Bill Burnett on Dec 15, 2006

This sermon describes the stages of spiritual growth in Christians

God’s Desire For Spiritual Growth STAGES OF SPIRITUAL MATURITY FOR CHRISTIANS (This is not a gender issue but spiritual) I Jn 2:12-14 12 I write to you, little children, because your sins are forgiven you for His name’s sake. 13 I write to you, fathers, because you have known Him who is from ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:12-14

Denomination: Foursquare

Time Out

Contributed by Bruce Willis on Dec 21, 2006

This sermon teaches how we are to look at eternal life from the perspective of The Exchanged Life.

How do you think about “eternal life”? I think that most people believe that eternal life is an extension of or a continuation of their life. They believe that when they accepted Christ as their personal Savior, God attached an extension on to their life that began say in 1956 as mine did. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

What Should We Do In Our Time Of Need?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jan 21, 2006

When we really want to discern God’s will for our life it is best found by following the pathways of our Savior. Let us examine thirteen ways that Jesus Christ looked to His Father in times of need

How Jesus Looked To His Father for Help in His Time of Need I John 2:6 - The one who says He abides in Him ought to walk in a manner in which He Himself once walked. Psalms 28:7-28:7 The Lord is my strength and shield. My heart trusts in Him and I am helped. Therefore, I will leap for joy ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:6-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Finding God.

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Jan 24, 2006

"The Lost are those that do not, or have yet not, accepted the truth of Jesus Christ being the Son of God."

Finding God. 1John 1:8 If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. What is in the minds of those that are lost, indecision, controversy, doubt, lack of knowledge? Who are the Lost and what does it mean? "The Lost are those that do not, or have yet not, accepted ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:8

Denomination: Pentecostal