Sermons on 1 John 2:19-5:12:

Let The Body Beware!

Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000

If we do not desire God's will for the life of the church, then we will see the Body of Christ fall far short of God's will.

"Let The Body Beware!" 1 John 2:18-28 The human body gives us one of the most awe-inspiring illustrations of a deep biblical truth that all of us should aspire to live out as we seek to be obedient to God's call upon our lives. Once we receive Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior we are placed ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:18-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who's Your Daddy?

Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000

God has adopted us into His family. He is a Father who will never fail us.

Who's Your Daddy? 1 John 3:4-10 The last rain soaked, numbed-out fan sloshed out of Max Yasgur's muddy pasture more than 30 years ago. That was the day the Woodstock Music and Art Festival came to a close. What was billed as "three days of peace and music" turned into something altogether ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:4-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Imitation Of Love

Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000

God has shown His love for us in His Son Jesus who has given His life so that we might know true love as well as salvation.

The Imitation of Love 1 John 3:11-24 "Pray that my love will be without limits." --Saint Maximilian Kolbe in his last letter to his mother. Father Maximilian Kolbe was forty-five years old in the early autumn of 1939 when the Nazis invaded his homeland. He was a Polish monk who founded the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:11-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Can You Pass The Test?

Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000

What is true faith? There is so much misinformation being offered that we need to know the Truth and then He will set us free.

Can You Pass The Test? 1 John 4:1-6 Reverend Bible was a fourth generation preacher. He was his father's son. He was a chip off the old block. While he was growing up he watched his father mount the pulpit week after week at First Church and offer his thoughts to the people. The son of a preacher ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Prerequisite Of Love

Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000

In our Scripture for today we can easily conclude that love is not an emotion as much as it is an emulation of the One who first loved us. Love is more than a longing -- it is an action.

The Prerequisite Of Love 1 John 4:7-12 I first heard the report on the radio as I was driving to work this week - Jane Fonda had given her life to Christ. The woman who has recently gone through a divorce to Ted Turner, sold more exercise videos than Bill Gates has sold Windows, and who has been ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Love And Ours Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 18, 2000

The wonderful thing about being made God’s children is that he gives us his Spirit to enable us to be like him, and that likeness is shown most clearly in our love for others. And so, as we love one another, God lives in us, and his love is perfected in u

I always get edgy when I hear someone make a definitive statement about God. There are so many aspects to God that any single statement always feels a bit deficient. So, for example, when someone says God is all-powerful, I find myself waiting for them to add that he’s also all-knowing, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: Anglican

The Message Of First John

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Intro.: 1.

Intro.: 1. First John: Rare glimpse into Church of late first century. a. Probably written to churches in Ephesus/Asia. 1) Reason: By John who is linked to Ephesus. 2) Strong early church tradition; Rev. 1:9. b. Written in a time of false teaching. 1) Church growing; Apostles disappearing; ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-5

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

We Have Overcome!

Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000

God's love empowers us to overcome all that would keep us from experiencing loving relationships with others.

We Have Overcome! 1 John 5:2-5 Walter Gowans knew that God was calling him from his homeland to share the gospel in the Sudan. He traveled there to work among the people of the region because he knew that was God's plan for his life. God had so impacted his life that it was evident to those ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:2-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

To Love Or Not To Love?

Contributed by Chris Thron on Oct 18, 2000

Are we ready to embrace ALL the consequences of God’s love being shed abroad into our hearts?

Note: the following article (in its original form) provoked a discussion on another site entitled, "Walk Away from Fundamentalism" (http://www.aimoo.com/forum/postview.cfm?id=319472&CategoryID=22217&ThreadID=528621). Part of this discussion, and my replies, are included below, following the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

Walking In The Light - Abiding In The Truth

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

Walking in the Light Means Abiding in the Truth 1.

Walking in the Light Means Abiding in the Truth 1. Abiding in the Truth Requires Recognition of those Forces That Oppose the Truth (:18-19) a. We are living in the age of antichrist -- of apostasy and final opposition to Christ (:18) b. Departure from the truth unmasks antichrists (:19) 1) no ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:18-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Power That Works In Us - The Manifestation Of The Spirit

Contributed by Andy Harris on Oct 18, 2000

Intro: What is the manifestation of the Spirit? The Greek word translated "manifestation" means to display, to show a demonstration, to give evidence.

Intro: What is the manifestation of the Spirit? The Greek word translated "manifestation" means to display, to show a demonstration, to give evidence. Other translations: TEV "The Spirit's presence is shown in some way in each one, for the good of all." Living Bible "The Holy Spirit displays God's ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:27

Our Lifestyle Reveals Our Family Identity

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

All Men Will Live in One of Two Lifestyles a.

All Men Will Live in One of Two Lifestyles a. A Lifestyle of Righteousness b. A Lifestyle of Lawlessness 2. Our Lifestyle Reveals the Source of our Spiritual Being a. The Source of the Devil b. The Source of God ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:2-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Love For The Brethren

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

1. Love for the Brethren Proves Our Relationship With God (:14-15) a.

1. Love for the Brethren Proves Our Relationship With God (:14-15) a. Loving Indicates Life (:14a) b. Hating Indicates Death (:14b-15) 2. Love for the Brethren Will Be Like Christ's Love for us (:16-18) a. Our Pattern in Loving -- Christ's love for us (:16) b. Our Obligation to Love -- Concrete ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:14-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible