Sermons on 1 John 3:16-4:19:

How Much Must We Do? Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 30, 2016

It’s ironic that when dealing with these positive commandments, we don’t ever come to a point when we can say, “I have fulfilled them.”

Thursday before Epiphany 2017 Joy of the Gospel St. John teaches us today in both Epistle and Gospel: “By this we know love, that [Jesus] laid down his life for us; and we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren. But if any one has the world's goods and sees his brother in need, yet ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:11-21

Denomination: Catholic

Greater Is He That Is In You Than He That Is In The World

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jan 12, 2017

GOD IS GREATER THAN ANYONE OR ANY PROBLEM

GREATER IS HE THAT IS IN YOU THAN HE THAT IS IN THE WORLD 1 JOHN 4:4 MATTHEW 28:18-20 MARK 13:31 THE LORD WHO LIVES IN US 1.CHRIST IN YOU THE HOPE OF GLORY IS THE MYSTERY THAT GOD HAS REVEALED ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Year To Show Compassion

Contributed by Kelly Durant on Jan 16, 2017

People everywhere around us are suffering so let's show them more compassion than what they expect.

2017 A Year to Increase Compassion Kelly Durant 1-7-17 1 John 3:16 16 Hereby perceive we the love of God, because he laid down his life for us: and we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren. 1 John 3:17 But whoso hath this world's good, and sees his brother have need, and shutteth up his ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:16-17

Denomination: Salvation Army

Watch For False Prophets (Week 4)

Contributed by Matthew Cox on Jan 17, 2017

In this sermon we talk about false prophets.

Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world. 1 John 4:1 Sometimes people can fool us just by the way they appear on the outside. So be careful who you listen to concerning the word of God. If you are not ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1

Love (Week 5)

Contributed by Matthew Cox on Jan 17, 2017

We will be talking about love.

He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love. 1 John 4:8 We should love everyone just as God himself love us. If God did not love us he would not have sent his Son Jesus Christ to the world, to die for the sins of the world. If we do not love those around us, then we do not truly love ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:8

What Is Love? Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Aug 27, 2015

Our command therefore for living rightly is simple: believe in Jesus Christ and love one another as He has commanded. It’s in the fruit of our lives where we see whether or not this is being lived out.

What is love? 1 John Bible Study, Part 8 1 John 3:11-24 Introduction - We have been born of God (v9), therefore He lives within us -- His seed is: The word, The Holy Spirit, and the regenerate spirit we gain -- Scripture repeatedly reminds us that we are born again -- That we should live ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:11-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Inhale And Exhale The Gospel

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Aug 31, 2015

In the Christian life faith and works go together like inhaling and exhaling. Billy Graham stated it in these terms: Faith is taking the Gospel in; works is taking the Gospel out." Updated September 2018

A very young boy ... was hurrying ...to catch a bus. Carrying gifts under his arm, ...he was struggling ...with his crutches. Suddenly, ...a man bumped into him ... knocking his parcels ......in all directions. The man then paused ...and scolded the young lad... for getting in his way. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:7, 1 John 3:17-18, James 2:1-20

Denomination: Anglican

The Loving Church

Contributed by Darrin Fish on Sep 3, 2015

What is a church? Is it a place for the religious and the ceremonial? Is it a place for history and tradition, Is it a place for socializing and cliques Or is it a place where the love of God is known,

The Loving Church 1 John 4:7-4:20 When was the last time that you heard someone going on about how great church was last week. • They were filled with joy, There was a sense of excitement, • The Spirit was moving • And it felt like everyone there had made a connection with ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-20

Denomination: Christian Church

Testing The Spirits Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Sep 3, 2015

The ministry of the Holy Spirit allows us to hear from God; to discern His voice. Therefore, prayer, meditation, and knowing the voice of Him is critical! Do we know His truth over the noise of everything else competing for our attention?

Testing the Spirits 1 John Bible Study, Part 9 1 John 4:1-6 Introduction - John gives us an incredible truth to hold onto (20) -- We will fail, even though we desire to be holy and to live right for God -- However, even in that, God knows our heart and knows everything we are -- Even in ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Love For Us Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Sep 10, 2015

God has given us His Spirit to dwell within us forever, to show us what love is, and the Spirit loves those who are unlovable ... we just respond to His calling. So, how much energy do we waste holding onto anger and malice?

God’s Love for Us 1 John Bible Study, Part 10 1 John 4:7-12 Introduction - For us, there can be no test greater than how we handle the word of God -- It is where our promise is; and where we must be prepared to lead others to - Who is within us? -- Romans 8:9, “You, however, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Practicing Love Series

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Sep 16, 2015

Christians demonstrate their salvation through obedience to the command of Christ to love others as He loved.

In 2004 we learned of the abuse and humiliation of Iraqi prisoners at the hands of American soldiers because of pictures and videos made public by Australian television. Iraqi terrorists immediately made their own film as they brutally beheaded American civilian John Berg. In the film, they ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:11-24

Denomination: Baptist

No Fear In Love Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Sep 24, 2015

We love because God first loved us, especially when we were completely unlovable. We must remember it is God who made our relationship with Him possible, and Christians should approach Him with confidence knowing His love for us is without end.

No Fear in Love 1 John Bible Study, Part 11 1 John 4:14-21 Introduction - A person saved by love (Christ’s love for us) must be able to show love -- We may have trouble loving perfectly, but there is a difference between: • Loving perfectly, and, • Not loving at all - ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:14-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

From The Inside Out Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 8, 2015

A message about letting the Lord show on the outside of us. Through His power and work.

Title: From the Inside Out Theme: To show how we need to let God show out of our lives. Text: 1 Samuel 17, 1 John 4:4 Prayer Time: Corporate Prayer Matthew 18:18-20 Assuredly, I say to you, whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:4, 1 Samuel 17:1-46

Denomination: Church Of God

Jesus First Loved Us

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 11, 2016

To show that GOD's Love is always first and our love for Him is just a response to His Great Love enabling us to love Him back.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you loved? Yes. I am. JESUS loved me so much before the foundation of this world. Ephesians 1:4 (Amplified Bible) Even as [in His love] He chose us [actually picked us out for Himself as His own] in Christ before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy (consecrated ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

We Have...

Contributed by Gordon Curley on May 15, 2016

Life Light and Love – 1 John chapter 4 verses 1 to 17 – sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). We Have a New Nature (vs 1-8). (2). We Have a Unique Saviour (vs 9-11). (3). We Have the Holy Spirit (vs 12-17). SERMON BODY: Ill: • The old preacher had spent 40 years pastoring in the same church; • And he was highly respected in the community. • The ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-17

Denomination: Brethren