Sermons on 1 John 2:29-5:15:

Evangelism Is All About Love

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jan 28, 2008

Evangelism Is All About Love 1) A love which we have seen 2) A love to which we testify (Sermon adapted from WELS 2007 Evangelism Sunday Materials)

Today is “Evangelism Sunday.” We’ll consider the place evangelism should have in our personal lives and in the life of our congregation. “Here we go again. Time for Pastor to make us feel guilty for not having knocked on doors, or shared Jesus with that co-worker yet.” Did thoughts like that flash ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-16

Denomination: Lutheran

God Is Love

Contributed by Darren Rogers on Jan 31, 2008

Do we fully understand what the word "Love" really means?

God is Love – 27th May 2007 pm 1 John 4:7-21 Love is a very popular idea in today’s world, it’s on everyone’s lips. Songs are sung, books are written, and films are made all about love. But, we often forget that love is a truly Christian idea. It is seen in its fullness only in Christ. Love ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: Baptist

Love In Focus (Love In Various Relationships) Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 11, 2008

Like my glasses, Love focuses in different ways, varying in both intensity and style.

Love In Focus (topical) NOTE: When preached, I only got through half of this in 30 minutes, so I am doing part two (with some expansions) this week. 1. Affectionate Writing Can Reduce Cholesterol According to new research, writing down affectionate thoughts about close friends and family can ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Living The Christian Life - Loving Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Nov 6, 2007

Here is a sermon that teaches us to "love one another". 1. The Standard of Love. 2. The Test of Love. 3. The Ultimate Example of Love. 4. The Unlimited Boundary of Love. 5. The Application of Love.

Living The Christian Life – Loving Many years ago Robert Fulghum wrote a book titled: “All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten.” This book was his way of sharing all that he thought we would need to live by in order to be happy and successful in life. He ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love Of A Different Kind

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Nov 9, 2007

Love of God translates to love for others.

Love of a different kind Quite often, we hear movie stars or rock stars say “I love you” to their fans. This is because their fans buy tickets to see them in concerts or buy their CDs or go see their movies or purchase their products such unique fashion line of clothes, perfumes, shoes and other ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:9-11

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Why Is God Not Answering My Prayers?, Part 1 Series

Contributed by Richard Goble on Nov 18, 2007

Answered prayer is dependent upon a right relationship with God. #3 in a 4 part series.

Title: Why Is God Not Answering My Prayers?, Part 1 Series: Prayer Changes Things Text: 1 John 3:21-22 Introduction: We Forgot to Bait the Hooks I have a friend who took his little six-year-old boy fishing with him one day. They put out the line and then went up to the cabin. After an hour, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:21-22

Denomination: Baptist

Why Is God Not Answering My Prayers?, Part 2 Series

Contributed by Richard Goble on Nov 18, 2007

Broken fellowship with God will hinder our prayers. #4 in a 4 part series.

Title: Why Is God Not Answering My Prayers?, Part 2 Series: Prayer Changes Things Text: 1 John 3:21-22 Introduction Relationships are very important in the Christian life. In order for our prayer life to be effective, we must maintain those relationships in good standing to the very best of our ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:21-22

Denomination: Baptist

How Could A Loving God...?

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Nov 21, 2007

If you struggle to understand how a loving God can exist with all the suffering and pain of life. This message is for you.

How Could a Loving God.... “God is Love” 1 John 4:7-10, 16 “God so loved that he gave” 9-10 7 Dear friends, let us continue to love one another, for love comes from God. Anyone who loves is born of God and knows God. 8 But anyone who does not love does not know God ? for God is love. 9 God showed ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-16

Denomination: Wesleyan

Love's Tug

Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 28, 2007

God’s has empowered his people with a great gift, Love.

Love’s Tug 1 John 4:7-8, / 1 Cor 13:4-7 God’s has empowered his people with a great gift: Love. This gift affects us in several ways: 1st Love brings renewal of self 2nd It brings a closer relationship between man and God, 3rd It effects mans relationship with man. SCRIPTURE 1 John 4:7-8 ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-8

Denomination: Church Of God

Faith, Don't Leave Earth Without It.

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Dec 1, 2007

This passage will reveal to us that faith in Jesus is something that we cannot afford to pass on.

Faith, Don’t Leave Earth Without It! Am service December 2nd 2007 1 John 5:1-12 Introduction American Express credit card has an advertising slogan, called American Express, Don’t leave home without it. Meaning this card is accepted and can be used in so many places you really don’t want to live ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Assurance Of Salvation

Contributed by Don Baggett on Dec 1, 2007

Some people should not have assurance, because they are not saved, but when saved people do not have assurance, they are robbed of the joy of the Christian life.

It is not an unusual occurrence for someone to share with me that they are plagued, from time to time, with doubts about their salvation. Some people should not have assurance, because they are not saved, but when saved people do not have assurance, they are robbed of the joy of the Christian ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Promise Of Eternal Love

Contributed by Carl Allen on Feb 28, 2008

If we would be true to our faith and to our God, we must accept his promises and believe that he is able to perform that which he has promised. Without such a faith, spiritual success is impossible.

The Promise of an Eternal Love 1 John 4:8 Intro Abraham became a spiritual giant because he claimed the precious promises of God and moved forward in faith believing that god was trustworthy and would keep his promise. Abraham staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief but was strong ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:8

Denomination: Baptist

He Gave (3:16, Part 3) Series

Contributed by Steve Miller on Mar 2, 2008

Gospel Message using John 3:16’s phrase, "He Gave." Using various scriptures (1 John 4:9-10, Genesis 22, and John 1, the sermon explains: God gave 1.)His only begotten son, and 2.)the world the offer of salvation.

Message developed as part of series inspired and adapted from Max Lucado’s book 3:16, Numbers of Hope, study guide materials, and his sermon series by the same title. Scripture: 1 John 4:9-10; Genesis 22; John 1 Title: He Gave Series: 3:16 (part 3) Introduction Thirteen-year-old Logan Henderson ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:9-10

Denomination: *other

Victorious Faith

Contributed by John Butler on Mar 3, 2008

Learn how to be an overcomer by faith.

*****Sermon Outline***** Victorious Faith What is faith? Heb 11:1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. Substance SUB’STANCE, n. [L. substantia, substo; sub and sto, to stand.] The essential part; the main or material part. epitome Something real, not ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:4-5

The Four Levels Of Love Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Mar 7, 2008

Where the joy of living a significant life comes from.

We’re in this series called, “Made to Count – Am I Living a Life that Matters?” Last week in chapter one of John’s letter we discovered that FELLOWSHIP is one of the keys to living a life that matters. We’ve got to interact with others according to God’s instructions in order to live a ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:1-29

Denomination: Baptist