Sermons on 1 John 2:3-3:11:

Integrity: Walk The Talk

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Dec 15, 2001

Biblical discussion on topic of integrity

Integrity: Walk the Talk I John 2:6 Dec. 2001 Integrity is tough to find these days. Osama Bin Laden says he is innocent, and now we have video evidence that he was indeed behind the Sept.11 attacks. The new Notre Dame football coach who was just hired, worked all of five days, and is now out of ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:6

Denomination: Evangelical Free

New Things

Contributed by Steve Johnson on Dec 24, 2001

Origianlly used for a morning worship service, most recently used at a funeral for a 23yr old lady who died of cancer...easily adaptable for any regualr service or funeral service.

What comes to your mind when I say "NEW"? What do you think of? I believe I would have to say that I think of Christmas. At Christmas, we get those "new" things. You may have thought of a new car or new house…maybe a new suit of clothes or a new baby even. But when you really stop to think ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-3, 1 John 3:1-24

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

What It Means For You To Be In Christ

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Mar 6, 2001

Have you tapped into the spiritual resources of being IN CHRIST, or just skating by on the fly?

What is your relationship to Jesus Christ? Is he a casual acquaintance? Is He someone you know about from others? Is He someone you have dedicated your life to serving and we could say you are In Christ? Most people have a second hand relationship with Christ. They only know of a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-4, 1 John 2:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Pay Me Now Or Pay Me Later

Contributed by John Beehler on Mar 21, 2001

A Christian must carry the cross

Pay Me Now, or Pay Me Later 1. Walk in any pharmacy. Most popular product is painkillers. Ibuprofen, Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Aleve, Anacin. Tablets or caplets. Huge bottles holding 250, 500 pills or pocket-size of 8. Some combined with decongest to kill two pains with one pill. Rub-on ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-38, 1 John 2:3-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Characteristics That Distinguish The Christian

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jun 28, 2004

Everything has what we consider to be identifying marks or characteristics--things that make them distinguishable from other things. In the same manner, the child of God should exhibit traits that set them apart from the world.

CHARACTERISTICS THAT DISTINGUISH THE CHRISTIAN Text: I John 3: 1-2 Intro: The characteristics of a thing help us not only recognize it, but also to define it. This is especially true with people. Our physical characteristics as well as our individual personality define who we are. There ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

What Does Jesus Really Want Us To Do?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 5, 2004

Thirty-one things Jesus wants us to do even though they do not come naturally.

I John 2:6 - "The one who says he abides in Him ought to walk in a manner in which He Himself once walked." Quote: "If you really want to know the will of God for your life follow the footsteps of Jesus." (Bingham Hunter, Trinity International University) Illustration: As you therefore have ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:6-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Party's Over!

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 5, 2002

When the party is over, the work begins!

THE PARTY’S OVER! INTRO.- What party? It might have been that New Year’s eve party. Did you have one? If so, what did you do? Eat food? Play games? Watch TV? Watch some movies? Laugh? Talk? Enjoy one another’s company? I hope that whatever you did, you enjoyed yourself. God does provides us ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Blessed Assurance - Evidence #8 Series

Contributed by Ray Scott on Jul 29, 2003

Continuing in our series on the EVIDENCES that give you the ASSURANCE of salvation ... Opposition from the world is evidence of salvation.

BLESSED ASSURANCE – Evidence #8 “Opposition From The World” 1 John 3:11-13 INTRODUCTION: We continue in our SERIES on the EVIDENCES that can give us the ASSURANCE of our salvation. We have seen, so far: EVIDENCE #1 – A TRUE Christian will have a relationship with Jesus. EVIDENCE #2 – A TRUE ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

Say No To The World

Contributed by Victor Nazareth on Nov 4, 2002

John tells us to say no to the world. As God’s people we need to recognize and reject all that is of the world so that the love of God may flow freely in our lives.

Introduction: John tells us to say no to the world. There is a need for us to understand the world system that stands opposed to everything in the kingdom of God. As God’s people we need to recognize and reject all that is of the world so that the love of God may flow freely in our lives. I ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17

Denomination: Charismatic

Our Standing In Christ

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jul 25, 2003

This outline sets for our standing in Christ as it relates to our position, possessions and prospect that is our through the grace of God.

OUR STANDING IN CHRIST "Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom also we have access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and rejoice in the hope of the glory of God." Romans 5:1-2. I. OUR STANDING IN REGARD TO OUR ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1, Romans 5:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Christ?

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jul 26, 2003

There have been many people who have asked me the question, how can I know I know Jesus and saved?

CHRIST? lst John 2:3-6 A man was called Old Pete was talking to a doctor about his new birth into the family of God. The doctor said, Old Pete what would you say, if when you died, God took you to the mouth of hell and said, this is what you deserve, in you go? I would say you are right, but your ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-6

Denomination: Baptist

Living A Worthy Life Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jul 28, 2003

The glorious relationship we have with God, the benefites of it, and the means of maintaining the relationship.

Living a Worthy Life I John 2:12-17 INTRO.: Nehemiah was a great leader and motivator among the Jews during the rebuilding of Jerusalem. Just before the completion of the wall was a time of great stress. The enemies of Judah did all they could to dishearten and intimidate Nehemiah and his ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:12-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Proof Of Brotherly Love Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on May 25, 2001

A sign that I am walking with God is that I have a love for my brother’s and sister’s in Christ

Caricatures: Drawn with similarities to the real thing but distorted(Nose, eyebrows, eyes, mouth, hair, ears). Rarely are they mistaken for the real thing, except in Christianity. The work of the devil is always to twist and distort the truth into something close but far enough away to be of no ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:7-11

The Proof Of An Obedient Life Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on May 25, 2001

The fact of our new life is proven by the way we live our lives.

 Today we continue discuss John’s concern that believers discover how to maintain unbroken fellowship with Christ. It is the secret to living a dynamic Christian life. If anyone thirst, let him come to Me and drink….out of his heart shall flow rivers of living water(JN 7:37-38) ’This ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-6