Sermons on 1 John 1:8-9:

Go Ahead- Admit It!

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Sep 23, 2003

We all like to think were ok. But God sees it differently and expects us to deal with our sin. There are three ways that we can deal with sin.

GO AHEAD – ADMIT IT! 1 JOHN 1:8-10 Introduction: When a person comes to Jesus Christ and accepts Him as both Lord and Savior, the Bible declares that he is a new creature; that the old things – the life and its ways are behind and passed away; that a new life has begun in the light of God’s mercy ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

How Should Christians Live? With A Message!

Contributed by Mark Elkins on Sep 26, 2003

We have a message that is personally Heard from God, a message of Hope and a message of Harmony! Does you life reflect these?

At your age 993 1001 more A message that is heard. Hearing God- #294 p. 311 750 engaging ill. Ambient noise generator. John heard a message from God. One of the great needs about man is a word from God. A word that tells us the truth about God, why we are here, who we are, and where we are ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-9

Denomination: Baptist

Save Me! I Am A Sainted-Sinner Series

Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on Nov 14, 2003

Sermon 3 in series You Need a Hug - Comfort In the Changes of Life

Save Me! I am a Sainted-Sinner - Sermon 3 Series: You Need A Hug - Comfort In The Changes Of Life 1 John 1:8 Ps. 119:94 Introduction - The angel of the Lord, in announcing the birth of the Savior, declared that His name should be Jesus because He would have the power to save people from their ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:94, 1 John 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

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

Living In The Light Of Christ

Contributed by Karl Eckhoff on May 12, 2003

Living in the light of Christ means admitting our wrongs, but it also means new life by His Spirit.

Confirmation Sunday 1 John 1:5-10 Living in the Light of Christ 05/04/03 One of my favorite contemporary Christian tunes is a song by Geoff Moore entitled, Best Days. Throughout the song Geoff highlights some of the most memorable days of his life – a day when his dad took him fly fishing, taught ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Walking In The Light

Contributed by Jeff Simms on May 19, 2003

Talks about the importance of taking sin seriously and confessing our sins

Walking in the Light 1 John 1:5-10 Purpose Statement: To call on unbelievers and believers to take sin seriously. Introduction After dying, three friends, Robert, Sam and Tim wake up outside of heaven. St. Peter says that before any can enter, they have to pass through a bog. All those who ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-10

Denomination: Baptist

Amazing

Contributed by Steven Davis on Jun 11, 2003

The story of Jesus is an amazing story, which we sometimes take for granted. It should not be this way. We should be amazed!

It is an amazing story, wouldn’t you say? The story of Jesus - his birth, his life, his teachings, his death, his resurrection. An amazing story, indeed. As the title of a movie about Jesus’ life once described it, it’s “The Greatest Story Ever Told.” John the Baptist had told the people about ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-28, 1 John 1:1-9

Denomination: Methodist

Searching For The Truth

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 11, 2003

This is the sermon used for Parent’s Night at this years Vacation Bible School. The VBS used was "Great Kingdom Capers".

Series: Vacation Bible School Parent’s Night 2003 SEARCHING FOR THE TRUTH 1 John 1:5-10 Introduction: 1. This year’s VBS is focused upon living a life of character. Colossians 3:12-14 12 Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-10, Colossians 3:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Dead & Alive

Contributed by Ed Mcneely on Jun 23, 2002

The one thing that keeps most Christians out of Christian service is a sense of unworthiness--a guilty conscience.

DEAD & ALIVE 2-03-02 Romans 6:1-14 - 8:14, 1John 1:9 The one thing that keeps more Christians out of Christian service is: . Not a lack of time… . Not a callous heart… but, A guilty conscious! That’s right: A sense of unworthiness. We simply have a dirty conscience. I’m talking about real… ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Receiving God's Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 25, 2001

How do we receive God’s forgiveness?

This morning we consider a topic which reminds us that the Christian religion is not merely helpful. Now, of course Christianity does help us to be better parents, husbands, wives, citizens. Following Christ has many practical benefits, and they are not trivial. But every once and a while, we need ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:9

Denomination: Baptist

Agreeing With God Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on May 6, 2001

What is my response to sin to be if I want to walk in the light.

Agreeing With God - 1 John 1:8-10 INTRODUCTION: In chapter 1 we have the elder statesman of the church, the last living apostle, writing to a church that, since the death of Paul 30 yrs earlier, has fallen into various forms of heresy. John the mender of nets writes at the age of 90 to fix what ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:8-10

Joy For The Journey Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Feb 1, 2001

Four factors we need in order to have genuine joy in the spiritual journey.

In 1492 Christopher Columbus set out for the Orient and ended up in the Caribbean. Some people have said that Columbus set a pattern that’s continued for the last 500 years…that men still won’t stop and ask for directions. For many of us guys, being someplace we’ve never been before is a ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-7, 1 John 1:1-19, John 1:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

John Saw

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Feb 4, 2001

John was a man who had witness these things with his own eyes

John Saw 1 John 1:1-10 John had been there, when Jesus was talking to the Samaritan woman. He was there, when a invalid ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Have Sin Or Does Sin Have You?

Contributed by Scott Pyle on Feb 17, 2001

Getting sin out of your life.

Does Sin Have You or Do You Have Sin? I John 1:8 ¶ If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. Many people think they can hide sin. Some think they can control sin. Others think they have no sin. I. Hidden Sin. Joshua 7:19-25 A. Hidden from others. ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:19-25, 1 John 1:8

Denomination: Holiness

Walking In The Light Series

Contributed by Michael Stover on Feb 27, 2001

If we would be called God’s children, we must walk in the light as He is in the light.

WALKING IN THE LIGHT 1 John 1:5-10 I. Theological Foundation – Verse 5 “God is Light” A. Purity 1. Light-Darkness / Good-Evil 2. In Scripture, sin, disobedience, immorality and evil are all characterized as darkness B. Truth 1. Light exposes truth and error 2. John 8:12, “Then spake Jesus again ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-10

Denomination: Baptist