Sermons on 1 John 1:7-2:1:

The Light

Contributed by Robert Cox on Jan 12, 2008

We are called to let our light shine....do you?

1 JOHN 1:5This 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 he is in the light, we have fellowship ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Misconception 2: Man Is Not Totally Sinful And Depraved Series

Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Jan 18, 2008

Is man totaly sinful? Am I going to Heaven?

Misconception 2:Man is not totally sinful and depraved. Introduction: John the Apostle has declared that the Son of God has come to earth. He has come to reveal who God is, what God is like and how God wants us to live. In addition to this, He has come to die for us and cleanse us from our sin. I ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

Walking In The Light Series

Contributed by Steven Buhr on Oct 9, 2008

There is a difference is between being a Christ-follower and being a church-goer. We can go to church as regularly as Old Faithful, listen to as many sermons by the greatest of preachers from all over the world. We can do all sorts of things in the name o

Walking in the Light – 1 John 1:5-10 Heavenly Father, thank You for this opportunity to look into Your Word and share in the truths You have here for us tonight. Open our ears to hear from You this evening. Open our minds to understand what You are teaching us. Open our eyes to see what it is ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-10

Denomination: Baptist

Confession Is Good For The Soul Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Oct 27, 2008

God’s call for you and I to confess. Part 11 of 13 on Spiritual Disc.

Spiritual Disciplines: Confession Sermon Number 11 March 9, 2008 John Ortberg tells the story about the time he and his wife Nancy bought their first piece of new furniture: a mauve sofa. He explained it was more the shade of Pepto-Bismol, but “mauve” sounded better. The furniture salesman ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:9

Denomination: Baptist

Get Real! Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Nov 2, 2008

Getting Real about the reality of who Jesus is and the reality of living the Christian life

Get Real! 1 John 1:1-10 Slide Have you ever witnessed people who appeared to be pretenders in the Christian faith? Their words don’t match what they say they believe Or Maybe what they say they believe doesn’t match what the Bible says, yet they say they are Christians. There are people from ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Forgiven Series

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Nov 3, 2008

Forgiven people must be forgiving people.

Title: Forgiven Truth: Forgiven people must be forgiving people. Aim: I want to encourage the practice of biblical forgiveness. Resource: Forgiveness, Gary Inrig INTRODUCTION When Kay Lee married Tom Goetz, she was sure she had found her Prince Charming. Their courtship and wedding all seemed ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-10

Denomination: Baptist

Touching Jesus Is All That Matters

Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Mar 5, 2007

A two verse study of the importance of reaching out and touching Jesus

Touching Jesus is all that Matters: 1John 1:1-2 Introduction: Paul’s ministry was to complete the divine revelation of God’s New Testament resources. Read (Col. 1:25-27) That is, the trinity of the Godhead manifested in Christ, that the trinity may have a full expression of the fullness of God. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Christians Are Called To Christian Service.

Contributed by Tony Abram on Mar 6, 2007

We as Christians are called to Christian Service. We are saved to serve. He wants us to serve Him as son or daughter with that type of relationship. However, also as a servant. This outline shares the five callings of a child of God.

Christians are called to Christian Service. John 1:12 I. God calls us first to son ship (John 1:12 KJV) But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name: A. As His Children we are part of the Family of God 1. This is the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:12

Do We Really Believe The Gospel?

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 15, 2008

Do you believe the Gospel enough to live it, and share it?

Introduction: The Gospel is the death burial and resurrection of Jesus; its purpose is to bring the world to Christ. The Provider of the Gospel is God, and its commission has been given to the saved! Do you believe the Gospel enough to live it, and share it? I. The Foundation of the Gospel- ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Getting Past The Pain Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Dec 1, 2004

2nd of 4 on Friendship with God. Forgiveness is a decision that God made to give you and that you can make to give others.

Getting Past the Pain Reconciliation Dynamic If I have a brand new car with 20 miles on it and park it in the parking lot and you carelessly come driving in and smash into the side of it, doing $8000 damage, you and I are going to have a problem with our relationship! Let’s suppose that just ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Light = Words Of Life! Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 1, 2004

When we experience the Light of God Jesus-we experience the Word of Life who then reveals to us the word’s which produce life in us for eternity.

Sermon: 1 John 1 – God’s Light = Word’s Of Life! Thesis: When we experience the Light of God Jesus-we experience the Word of Life who then reveals to us the word’s which produce life in us for eternity. Scripture Text: 1 John 1: 1-10 1That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love God Not The World's Way! Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 1, 2004

The act of love opens up our eyes to see God but the act of hatred causes us to be blind and trapped in darkness.

1 John 2 – Sermon ““Love God not the World’s ways” Thesis: The act of love opens up our eyes to see God but the act of hatred causes us to be blind and trapped in darkness. Scripture Text: The Holy Bible, New International Version 1 John 2:1 (NIV) 1My dear children, I write this to you so that ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:1-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Confession And Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Keith Andrews on Sep 22, 2008

We need forgiveness because we are all guilty of sin in our life. The Bible is very clear of his law, and it is equally clear that we have violated this law in many ways.

Confession and Forgiveness 1 John 1:9 A Sermon by CH(CPT) Keith J. Andrews All scripture marker ESV: The Holy Bible : English standard version. 2001 (Eph 2:3). Wheaton: Standard Bible Society. The Bible says in 1 John 1:9, 9If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:9

Denomination: Baptist

Teenager 10 Commandments

Contributed by Roy Probus on Dec 27, 2007

We don’t always see things is black and white but God has set a standard before us that we cannot dismiss.

I John 1:8-10 - 8 If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. 9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 10 If we say we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is not in us. Roman ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:8-10

Denomination: United Methodist

What To Do About Sin

Contributed by Byrene Haney on Dec 11, 2003

We live in a world that takes sinning casually how do we respond?

In a society saturated with sin with little concern about it, we need a sermon to help us realize what sin is what it does. In our lesson for today it tells us that sin is walking in darkness and that sin breaks fellowship with God. Contrary to popular beliefs sin is a serious offense against ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:9

Denomination: Lutheran