Sermons on 1 John 3:1-5:16:

The Love Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jan 21, 2008

John 3:16 is known to all. Other 3:16 passages in the New Testament teach us important things about Jesus as well. This is 1 John 3:16.

(based on a sermon series by Tom Ellsworth) SERIES: “DISCOVER JESUS: The Other 3:16’s) TEXT: 1 JOHN 3:11-18 TITLE: “THE LOVE OF JESUS” OPEN: A. Today is a very exciting day 1. Last Sunday, we began our 10 Week Spiritual Adventure a. I pray ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:11-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Do You Know That You Know?

Contributed by Bruce Willis on Jan 23, 2008

This sermon is an evangelistic message which came as a result of reading the book “Introducing The New You: The Ultimate Makeover” by Dr. Lewis Gregory wherein he included an evangelistic outline in Apendix A about knowing God.

I want to begin this New Year by laying a spiritual foundation for knowing God. God’s purpose is that you truly know Him and know that you have life – life eternal! One man’s testimony of how he truly came to know God goes like this. “The moment I got into my old truck, I knew something was ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

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

One Mission: Love

Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on May 22, 2011

Love will draw you, change you, and save you.

Sunday, January 18, 2009 One Mission: Love Text: 1 John 4: 7 – 12 One Mind in 2009 will be an underlining theme in all we do. Some will say that it is a cute statement, catchy statement, or even a crude statement to that, I will point you to the Book of James in the first chapter you will ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

“i Can Live With A New Passion” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on May 26, 2011

Because of the difference made in my by virtue of our Savior's crucifixion and resurrection, I can now live with a passion to please God rather than please myself.

Children are wonderful! Just this last week, we celebrated Mother’s Day, and enjoyed the children coming into our service to pass out carnations to all the ladies as we recognized and expressed appreciation for the mothers among us. But sometimes, children, as cute as they are, can act ugly. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Inspect Your Spiritual Dna

Contributed by Daniel Habben on May 30, 2011

Inspect Your Spiritual DNA 1) You’re more like Cain than you’d like to admit 2) You’re more like Christ than you realize

DNA testing is becoming more and more common. The police regularly use it of course to track down criminals but law-abiding citizens are also having their DNA tested. They want to see if they are descended from anyone famous. There’s a good chance of that if you are from mainland Asia ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:11-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Are You More Loving Series

Contributed by Thomas Gaskill on Jun 6, 2011

Highlights growth in love for God, other Christians, the lost, and your family.

How's Your Spiritual Health? Sermon three: Are You More Loving? This sermon series is based on the book entitled 10 Questions to Diagnose Your Spiritual Health by Donald Whitney Prepared by Thomas A. Gaskill for June 5, 2011 How's your spiritual health: Do you thirst for God? Has your thirst ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:16

Denomination: Baptist

Best Is Yet To Come!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Feb 25, 2019

The Best is yet to Come! This outline shares 4 things a Christian has to look forward to in serving the Lord here on earth.

Best is yet to Come! I. Serving the Lord is wonderful here but look what is yet to come! A. Now we are God's children but when we see Him we shall be like Him. 1 John 3:2 Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:2, Ephesians 2:6-9, Revelation 21:4, 1 Corinthians 13:12

Moving Beyond Insecurity Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Feb 25, 2019

In this message we will talk about - what insecurity is, what are some of it's causes and how to move beyond insecurity to confidence in God.

Moving Beyond Insecurity In Romans 8, beginning at verse 31 we read this powerful God-breathed words… If God is for us, who can be against us? He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all—how will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things? Who will bring any ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:12, John 8:44, 1 John 4:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Relying On God's Love Series

Contributed by Terry Denis on Feb 26, 2019

Apostle John reiterates his call for Christians to love one another. Somehow, this is difficult to do but John reminded us to rely on God's love and not our selfish love. Our selfish love discriminates and is subjective but the love of God is pure and unconditional.

Relying on God’s Love 1 John 4:13-21 Introduction Apostle John is often called the “apostle of love” because he spoke about the subject on love more than the other New Testament writers. The manner of John’s discourse seems to tell us that the believers did not understand the true message of ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:13-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Here And The Hereafter

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Feb 28, 2019

What I have just read would bear little weight to anyone in the real world if it had been written by some ordinary person in some ordinary book. However, the writer and the book here spoken of are both far beyond ordinary.

THE HERE AND THE HEREAFTER SCRIPTURE: Romans 8:18 “For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.” II Corinthians 4:17 “For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18, Genesis 3:14-18, Matthew 10:22, Romans 8:22-23, 1 John 3:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Believer's Hope Is........

Contributed by Tony Abram on Mar 1, 2019

The believer's hope is found throughout the Bible and in this outline we share a few very important examples of hope.

The believer's hope is........ Titus 2:13 (KJV) Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ; 1. Encouraging hope. John 14:3 (KJV) And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:13, John 14:3, 1 Thessalonians 4:13, 1 John 3:2-3

By Love - 1 John 4 And 5 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 1, 2019

John gives us 4 actions that are to be apart of the children of God’s daily lives. Test the Spirit’s, Know Love, and Fear Not and believe in Jesus.

1 John 4/5 – Test the Spirit’s! - Know Love! - Fear Not! – Believe! Thesis: John gives us 4 actions that are to be apart of the children of God’s daily lives. Test the Spirit’s, Know Love, and Fear Not and believe in Jesus. Scripture Text: 1 John 4:1-21: 1Dear friends, do not believe every ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-21, 1 John 5:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lent Upside Down Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Mar 1, 2019

Instead of giving something up for Lent let's try adding something instead!

Lent Upside Down Please stand as we read our newest memory Scripture together … 1 John 1:5-7 “This is the message we have heard from Him and declare to you: God is light; in Him there is no darkness at all. If we claim to have fellowship with Him and yet walk in the darkness, we lie and do not ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-27, Exodus 23:19, 1 John 1:7, 1 Thessalonians 5:23, Mark 12:30, 1 Peter 1:15-16, 2 Corinthians 7:1, 1 John 3:3, Matthew 6:16-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene