Sermons on 1 John 1:5-5:21:

The Status Of The Church

Contributed by Guy Glass on May 5, 2004

This is a simple outline composed while I was on a mission trip to Vietnam and the Philipinnes. This message deals with the status of the church relative to God’s truth

THE STATUS OF THE CHURCH 1 JOHN 1:1-10 INTRODUCTION: What is the status of the church? This morning I want to proclaim to you what I have seen, what God is doing, who he is using, and the struggles they face. My recent trip to Vietnam and the Philippines has affected me powerfully. And I am ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Coming To Grips With The Message

Contributed by Guy Glass on May 5, 2004

The body of Christ is linked together by the proclamation of truth, and only as strong as the weakest declaration of truth. The body of Christ faces the same barriers, and struggles, regardless of location, the big difference is not God, it is not the ba

COMING TO GRIPS WITH THE MESSAGE 1 John 1:5-10 This is the message we have heard from him and declare to you: God is light; in him there is no darkness at all. 6If we claim to have fellowship with him yet walk in the darkness, we lie and do not live by the truth. 7But if we walk in the light, as ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-10

Denomination: Baptist

Don't – But If You Do

Contributed by Guy Glass on May 16, 2004

John wants us to know that dealing with our sin is the basis for fellowship with God. Fellowship is then the key to determining how well we actually know Him.

DON’T – BUT IF YOU DO 1 John 2:1-6 INTRODUCTION: As we continue in our study of First John, Chapter two begins, not a new section but the natural progression of thought in the mind of John. John has taken the first chapter to develop the though that moral conduct – especially for the believer ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Have You Tasted My Apple?

Contributed by Charles Whatley on May 20, 2004

We Christians have experienced great things and have great stories to tell...if only we’ll tell them!

Every year at the University of Chicago Divinity School, they have what is called "Baptist Day." On this one day, everyone brings a picnic lunch to be eaten outdoors in a grassy picnic area. The school would invite some great theological mind to lecture while the students and faculty ate their ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-5

Denomination: Methodist

What Are You Doing? Anything?

Contributed by Charles Whatley on May 20, 2004

We know the goal, but we keep running off down "rabbit trails." We keep letting ourselves be distracted away from the important things.

Bill Bright tells the story of a farmer who told his wife he was going out to plow the "south forty." He got off to an early start so he could oil the tractor. He needed more oil, so he went to the shop to get it. On the way to the shop he noticed the pigs weren’t fed. So he proceeded to the corn ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-7

Denomination: Methodist

The Point Of No Return

Contributed by Howard Parnell on Sep 20, 2002

Is it possible for a disobedient child of God to "push" their Heavenly Father too far? Scripture says it is.

THE POINT OF NO RETURN I Jn. 5:16 INTRO. I am told that swinging out over the waters that go down to the Niagara Falls are several warning signs, each warning you to turn around or be swept over the falls. Finally a last sign reads, "Beyond this sign is the point of no return!" We live in an ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:16

Denomination: Baptist

Reflecting God's Holiness

Contributed by Howard Parnell on Sep 22, 2002

In a modern world of religious compromise, is the biblical concept of personal holiness even possible? It is...John tells us how.

REFLECTING GOD’S HOLINESS I Jn. 2:3-6 INTRO. We have been studying about the importance of having true fellowship with God. It is possible to be saved and still not have a personal, daily walk with Christ. It is also possible for someone to "say" they have fellowship but not really have it. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Natural Man's Reaction To Sin

Contributed by Howard Parnell on Sep 22, 2002

Lieing to ourselves, others, and God is a foolish way to try to cover our sins.

THE NATURAL MAN’S REACTION TO SIN I Jn. 1:5-10 INTRO. When we were saved, we were called out of spiritual darkness into light. (I Thess. 5:5) - We are the children of light. But still, there seems to be a problem. John 3:19-21. Those who do wrong hate the light. When light shines in on us ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-10

Denomination: Baptist

Why Be Saved? Series

Contributed by Timothy Mills on Sep 26, 2002

Exegetical, evangelistic verse by verse exposition of John’s Gospel; This sermon focuses on the theology of salvation in the end of John 3.

Why did Jesus die? Because God loved you & me so much, He gave His only Son for our salvation, to bring us back to Himself. We could not do this for ourselves. 1) Because God Loves You. How much does God love you? He gave His very best. His one & only Son. · Rom 5:8 “But God demonstrates ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-21, 1 John 4:9

Do You Know That You Have Eternal Life?

Contributed by Scott Andrews on Oct 2, 2002

A message that challenges us to consider whether our assurance of salvation is biblically sound.

Do you KNOW that you have eternal life? And this is the record, that God has given to us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. He that has the Son has life; and he that has not the Son of God has not life. These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:11-13, 2 Corinthians 13:5

Denomination: Baptist

The Way Of Salvation

Contributed by Howard Parnell on Oct 3, 2002

The plan of eternal salvation through Jesus Christ can never be preached too often. This is another glorious passage on the grace of God.

THE WAY OF SALVATION I Jn. 1:9 INTRO. (illus.) -- Dad driving the family to a speaking engagement one night and got lost. Mom kept saying, "Stop and ask somebody where the church is." But He was sure it was just around the next corner or the next or the next. So he just kept driving and time ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:9

Denomination: Baptist

God's Love Has Your Name On It Series

Contributed by Dean O'bryan on Oct 8, 2002

Sermon from a series on the "needs of the heart", this one on love, and showing from 1 John how God intends to fill that need.

Trinity Baptist Church September 9, 2002 Will God meet your deepest needs? God’s love has your name on it 1 John 4:9-11 Most of you know the story, but I love it, so I’ll tell it again. It’s the one about the SS teacher who was trying to illustrate a story. She asked, "Kids, what’s brown ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

Success Over Stress Series

Contributed by Brian Moon on Oct 17, 2002

Ever wish you could find some "real help" dealing with your emotions? This series will show us how to deal with the way we feel. Part 1 will show us how to have Success over Stress.

¡§How to Deal with the Way I feel¡¨ part 1 (Success Over Stress) Brian A. Moon On a recent episode of the hit TV sit-com ¡§Everybody Loves Raymond¡¨ there was a situation in which their daughter had this new teacher who loved to dish out the homework. The young grade school aged girl had over 2 ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:20, Philippians 4:6-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Is Jesus "The" Only Way?

Contributed by Scott Bradford on Oct 22, 2002

This sermon is intended to defend the faith that Jesus Christ is the Way, the Truth, and the Life, and that for those of us who call ourselves Christian, Jesus is "The" only Way!

I. Illustration: (source unknown) There is an old story about a revival preacher, maybe it was about Billy Graham holding a revival in a rather large town. During the day he decided to walk to the Post Office and mail a few letters. As he made his way he realized he was not sure about weather or ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6

Denomination: United Methodist

Finished With Fear Series

Contributed by Brian Moon on Oct 24, 2002

Part 2 of this amazing series showing us how to deal with our emotions in a positive way. This message will show you how to be "Finished with Fear!"

“How to Deal with the Way I Feel” part 2 (Finished with Fear) Brian A. Moon 5-year old Johnny was in the kitchen as his mother made supper. She asked him to go into the pantry and get her a can of tomato soup, but he didn’t want to go in alone. "It’s dark in there and I’m scared." She asked again, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:20, Isaiah 41:10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed