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

God Can… So You Can Series

Contributed by John Bright on Jun 22, 2023

A four-part series on Jonah. A good reminder that you can run… but you can’t hide from God! Teaching sheet at the end of the text.

“God Can… So You Can” Jonah 3:1-10 Pastor John Bright Jonah 3 “1 Now the word of the Lord came to Jonah the second time, saying, 2 “Arise, go to Nineveh, that great city, and preach to it the message that I tell you.” 3 So Jonah arose and went to Nineveh, according to the word of the Lord. Now ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-10, Jeremiah 29:11, 1 John 4:4

Denomination: Methodist

No Greater Love! Series

Contributed by Brian Williams on Jul 13, 2023

Jesus’ love wasn’t empty words. His love was manifested as he stood silent before His mockers and accusers, by every cruel lash He took for us, by every step He took on the road to Calvary, by each nail driven into his body. This should have been us.

Every sermon we preach, no matter what time of year it is, points to the Person of Jesus Christ because He is the Cornerstone of our faith. Christ’s incarnation - was when God, the Creator of the earth and of every living creature and of the entire universe was born on the earth as a man. Christ’s ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, 1 John 4:7-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Myth #5: God Doesn't Really Care Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jul 13, 2023

The myth we want to talk about today: “God Really Doesn’t Care”. This is a sensitive topic because most of the time when we think this way we are going through a difficult trial.

- Myths Some Christians Believe - God Doesn’t Really Care Introduction We are in a series called Myths Some Christians Believe. The myths we have covered so far include: God Won’t Give Me More Than I Can Handle, God Just Wants Me to Be Happy, I Could Never Forgive that Person, and Follow Your ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:8, Lamentations 3:21-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Respond To Christ’s Call To Love Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 17, 2023

Just as the church at Ephesus had its opportunity to respond to the Lord's call, so do we. We too are called to be a shining light for Christ and share the love of God with others. Let us consider the lessons we learn from the church at Ephesus and seek to renew our love for Christ.

Visionary View: Respond to Christ’s Call to love Today, as God's church, we draw nearer each day to the return of our Lord Jesus Christ. Some of you may search for signs of His imminent return and find many Biblical prophecies fulfilled already. Yet, remember Jesus' own words in Mark ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:32, Luke 12:40, Revelation 2:1-7, Matthew 28:20, John 4:38, Matthew 28:18-20, 1 John 4:1, Matthew 7:15, Luke 15:11-32, John 10:28-29  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

We Have Confidence Before God

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jul 19, 2023

We belong to the Truth. We remain in the Truth. This is our confidence before the Lord.

“WE HAVE CONFIDENCE BEFORE GOD” (Outline) May 14, 2023 – Easter 6 – 1 JOHN 3:19-24 INTRO.: Have you ever trusted the wrong person? Or thing? Probably. In doing so, we learn that nothing good comes from misplaced confidence. We also learn that the Lord God of Armies never, ever lets us down. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:19-24

Denomination: Lutheran

Kingdom Keys - Isaiah Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Jul 21, 2023

Evangelism is sharing the hope we have within us that many do not want to hear because it means admitting our rebellious, sinful nature AND there is a qualified to judge.

So maybe you’ve heard it said, ‘read your bible’ so you tried and failed. Our hope as leaders is that all of us will pick up God’s word and come to understand the true nature of God. After all, the bible is God’s Word curated over centuries detailing His nature, His will, the meaning of life and ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:18, 1 John 3:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

There Is A Fly In The Ointment Series

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jul 29, 2023

This is the 4th sermon in the series on the Seven Churches in Revelation. This one deals with the Church of Thyatira.

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29; Ecclesiastes 10:1; Song of Solomon 2:15 Theme: Tolerance – How Much? Title: The Fly in the Ointment INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Simplicity. Keeping things simple, plain and straightforward. Keeping things honest, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29, Ecclesiastes 10:1, Song of Songs 2:15, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-22, 1 John 4:1, 1 Peter 2:9, 1 John 2:15-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Don't Walk Away From An Answered Prayer

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jul 12, 2022

We tend to pray for the salvation of someone we know, or for a job, or for the return of the LORD, or some other issue, and He answers it in a way that either we don't expect or like. Let's not forget that God is in charge. His will overrides our ideals.

I want to share with you an insight that the LORD impressed upon me pertaining to prayer and how the LORD graciously answers our petitions and requests presented before Him. You are probably familiar with the saying that He answers our prayers three ways: Either "Yes", "No", ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:4, Psalm 91:15, Isaiah 65:24, Jeremiah 33:3, Luke 11:9, John 14:14, 1 John 3:22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Empowered By Listening

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Jul 17, 2022

In today's focus on Mary and Martha, we explore how listening to Jesus is the most important thing we can do as Christians....we are reminded of the shape of God's love and it shapes our actions and gives purpose to our actions.

Introduction: Today’s sermon has been prepared by Pastor Richard, who is currently recovering from Covid. Opening Prayer: Loving Lord, we thank You that You are constantly talking to us. Help us to have open ears and hearts to hear and receive from You. In Jesus name we pray. Amen Today ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42, Psalm 27:4, James 2:14-18, 1 John 4:10-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Let's Talk About Love, # 2 Series

Contributed by Richard Bowman on Jul 26, 2022

The main focus of this sermon is on loving your enemies. Can we do it? Yes we can if we understand the nature of divine love (agape).

LET’S TALK ABOUT LOVE, Part 2 Warsaw Christian Church, (1/18/09) Richard M. Bowman, Pastor Text: 1 John 4:7-12 7 Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. 8 Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-12

Let's Talk About Love, # 1

Contributed by Richard Bowman on Jul 27, 2022

Introduction to the meaning of Christian love (agape)

LET’S TALK ABOUT LOVE, PART 1 Warsaw Christian Church, Richard M. Bowman, Pastor Text:1 John 4:8-12 ¶ Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. 8 Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love. 9 ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:8-12

"mind Your Own Business" Series

Contributed by John Bright on Aug 4, 2022

Working through the Gospel of Luke using consecutive expository preaching. Teaching sheet included at end of text.

"Mind Your Own Business" Luke 10:38-42 A sermon for 6/12/22 – Trinity Sunday Pastor John Bright Luke 10 “38 Now it happened as they went that He entered a certain village; and a certain woman named Martha welcomed Him into her house. 39 And she had a sister called Mary, who also sat at ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42, Philippians 4:11-12, Philippians 2:4, Ephesians 4:32, John 13:34-35, 1 John 3:17-18, 1 Timothy 5:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

What Is It Going To Be - Abiding Or Blacksliding? 1 John 2 V 28-29 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 5, 2022

It’s sad Christians live deficient lives when God has supplied all that's needed. Some say they have no direction; don't feel like partaking of spiritual things; careless about their walk. The problem often is the neglect of Godly resources - the word of God, prayer, and fellowship.

MESSAGE – WHAT IS IT GOING TO BE - ABIDING OR BLACKSLIDING? 1 John 2 v 28-29 1John 2 v 28 Now, little children, abide in Him so that when He appears, we may have confidence and not shrink away from Him in shame at His coming. 1John 2 v 29 If you know that He is righteous, you know that everyone ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:28-29, John 15:7-10, John 14:15, 1 John 3:24, John 14:21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Two Pillars Of Godly Support: Belief And Love - 1john 3:23 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 5, 2022

Some Christians, when they are more established, very imperceptibly, lessen the trust in the Lord, and place it more in their own ability and decision-making. Not consciously, but bit by bit, they take back control of their own lives, and wonder why God seems absent. We look at belief and love.

MESSAGE – THE TWO PILLARS OF GODLY SUPPORT: BELIEF AND LOVE - 1John 3:23 We will be looking at a verse in the first letter of John but just to place it into context we will look at 4 verses – {{1 John 3 v 21-24, but it is verse 23 that is our focus. 1John 3 v 21 “Beloved, if our heart does not ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:21-24, Hebrews 3:12, Acts 17:30, Philippians 2:9-11, John 3:36, John 13:34, John 15:12, Matthew 22:36-40, 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, John 15:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Whole Reason Wholly - We Love Him Because He First Loved Us – 1john 4:16 Part 1 Of 2 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 7, 2022

There is the absolute necessity that the life must be free from known sin, that cankerous disease that creeps in and makes God’s love “less abiding” because our knowledge and spirits are clouded, and we are not abiding in His love.

THE WHOLE REASON WHOLLY - WE LOVE HIM BECAUSE HE FIRST LOVED US – 1John 4:16 PART 1 OF 2 INTRODUCTION – A DIFFICULTY May I say that I have a difficulty with a bible verse, understanding exactly what its application is. This is the passage – {{Luke 23 v 33 “and when they came to the place called ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33-34, Acts 2:23, Acts 2:36, Luke 7:8, 1 John 4:16-21, Romans 5:3-5, 1 John 3:17-18, 2 Corinthians 13:5, Song of Songs 2:3-5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational