Sermons on 1 John 3:16-4:21:

2 Final Tests

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Aug 1, 2024

A series on I John.

Title: “Two More Tests” Script: I John 4:13-21 Type: Expository Series Where: GNBC 8-4-24 Intro: After John Wesley had been preaching for some time, some one said to him, “Are you sure, Mr. Wesley, of your salvation?” “Well,” he answered, “Jesus Christ died for the whole world.” “Yes, we ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:13-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Ghost Army.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Aug 5, 2024

View on Youtube 1945-46 The Ghost Army- These men would go into a war zone with convincing propaganda to the enemies. On this occasion, the 1100 Ghost army imitated 30,000 men by using inflatable decoy tanks...

Ghost Army. Judges 7. In March 1945 and 46, the Ghost army helped US forces achieve the Ryan river Crossing – giving the allies a vital base to operate from on World War 2 Western front. The soldiers were all part of the 23rd headquarters special troops. These 1100 men were Actors, Doctors, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sermon On Necessity In Life

Contributed by William Meakin on Aug 6, 2024

Necessity is defined as the state or fact of being required.

William Pitt the Younger, a former British Prime Minister once remarked: “Necessity is the plea for every infringement on human rights. It is the argument of tyrants; it is the creed of slaves.” 1 John 2:15-17 reminds us: “Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:18, 1 Peter 3:15, 2 Thessalonians 1:8, Galatians 6:7

The World Will Dim Your Light

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Aug 8, 2024

This message is about a vision the Lord gave to me and it’s interpretation.

Three weeks ago, during the Sunday evening service, we had a time of quietness as the Lord’s presence filled the sanctuary. I want to share a vision that the Lord gave to me during that time. When I got home, I wrote it down and let it sit for a day or two. When I went back to it, the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:16, Matthew 5:14-15, 1 John 1:1-5, Romans 10:9-10, 1 John 4:4, Proverbs 3:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love Is A Verb

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Aug 12, 2024

Love is a verb. Love is an active word, and where there is love there will always be a response to the needs of other people.

Alba 8-11-2024 LOVE IS A VERB I John 3:11-18 We are subjected to so much rhetoric these days, especially with the elections coming. But much of it is just empty words. There are politicians who just ramble on and on without seemingly saying a thing. Unfortunately that problem can happen within ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:11-18, James 2:14-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Response To The Unexpected

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 15, 2024

This message is about how we respond to the unexpected events of our lives. As children of God, our core responses should always focus our attention on the One with the answer, not the problem before our eyes.

Our Response to The Unexpected Scripture: Mark 4:35-41; First John 3:21-22; Second Chronicles 20:1-29 Good morning Strangers Rest. The title of the message this morning is “Our Response to the Unexpected.” I am going to open with a story recorded in the Gospel of Mark, where Jesus and His ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41, 1 John 3:21-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Have A Clear Conscience

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Aug 20, 2024

As people in Christ, what we want is to be able to stand before the Lord with a clear conscience. But there are times when we are aware of who we are and what we have done. And it does trouble us, and our conscience bothers us.

Alba 8-18-2024 HOW TO HAVE A CLEAR CONSCIENCE I John 3:19-24 In 1960 there was a comic strip called Willie Lumpkin. He was a mailman in the made up small town of Glenville. In one strip, he’s slumped in front of the television set with a coffee cup resting on his pot belly. As he flicks his ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:19-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Drawn To God Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Aug 20, 2024

If you see a bunch of rednecks laughing at the Mona Lisa, where you hear them say, “I’d rather see a painting of dogs playing poker,” you understand what’s going on. Jesus says to these Jews, “The Mona Lisa is in front of you, and you grumble because you want dogs playing poker.”

We continue our series of hearing from our Captain, the Lord Jesus Christ. We continue our series in the gospel of John. I invite you to find your Bibles and find John 6 with me. If you were to pause to consider some of the most important speeches in American history, you might think about Patrick ...read more

Scripture: John 6:41-54, John 6:59, 1 John 4:19

Denomination: Baptist

Living, Loving And Leading Like Jesus | A Deep Dive | Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Aug 23, 2024

Many of us have heard this phrase of Live, Love and Lead like Jesus. Many a times this becomes a cliche and we don't go beyond the obvious meaning of those words. Dr. Madana Kumar dives deep into this phrase and brings out the full implications of doing this in real life.

Living, Leading and Loving Like Jesus All of you are familiar with Lead like Jesus. So it is safe to assume that you have heard the words “Live, love and lead like Jesus” many times. The Lord has laid it on my heart to examine this statement a bit more this morning. Living like Jesus is a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:27, 1 John 2:6, 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, John 13:34-35, John 15:12, Ephesians 5:2, 1 John 3:16, 1 John 4:10-11, Matthew 20:25-28, John 13:1-17, John 21:15-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Beware, Be Wise, Be Warned

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Aug 25, 2024

The apostle John calls us not to be gullible, not to believe whatever we hear especially in the spiritual realm, but to look for the real thing.

Alba 8-25-2024 BEWARE, BE WISE, BE WARNED I John 4:1-3 In the late 1960s and early 1970s, our county was in a state of cultural change. At that time, Coca-Cola, a giant in the beverage world, found itself contending with increasing competition from brands such as Pepsi, Royal Crown Cola, and a ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

7 Things I Learned In The Last 5 Years Of Ministry

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Aug 25, 2024

Final sermon delivered at The Salvation Army Owosso, Mi Citadel before departing to next appointment.

God has every person who is honestly seeking Him, on the planet on a spiritual journey. He is teaching you something right now. And he’s taught us at this church so many things over the last 5 years. So we’re going to look at the top 7 things that I’ve seen God say to us over this period, and we’ll ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:17, Proverbs 1:7, 1 Peter 5:6, 1 Peter 1:14-16, 1 John 3:18, Romans 12:9, Exodus 33:14, Psalm 16:11, Galatians 5:25, Romans 12:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army

Word Of Knowledge Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Aug 30, 2024

What is a word of knowledge, and is it for today? This message examines this supernatural gift of the Holy Spirit, providing examples of its operation as revealed in Scripture. Examples in the pastor's life are also included.

Intro We are studying the gifts of the Spirit that Paul talks about in 1 Cor. 12. By examining Paul’s description there, we know that these are not natural abilities. These are supernatural impartations by the Holy Spirit to meet the need of the moment. They are manifestations of the Spirit who is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-12, John 4:16-19, 1 John 4:4, Matthew 17:27

Denomination: Charismatic

We Have Overcome

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Sep 2, 2024

Tindley wrote, “I'll overcome some day”. Pete Seeger and Joan Baez sang, “We shall overcome”. And the apostle John wrote, “You... have overcome”. I like them all. But I am drawn most to the words in scripture that says the overcoming has already happened.

Alba 9-1-2024 WE HAVE OVERCOME I John 4:4-6 "We Shall Overcome" is a gospel song that is associated heavily with the U.S. civil rights movement. Wikipedia has an article that says the origins of the song are unclear. It was thought to have descended from "I'll Overcome Some ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:4-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Palabra De Conocimiento Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 9, 2024

¿Qué es una palabra de conocimiento? ¿Es para hoy? Este mensaje examina este don sobrenatural del Espíritu Santo, brindando ejemplos de su funcionamiento tal como se revela en las Escrituras. También se incluyen ejemplos de la vida del pastor.

Introducción Estamos estudiando los dones del Espíritu de los que habla Pablo en 1 Corintios 12. Al examinar la descripción que Pablo hace allí, sabemos que no se trata de habilidades naturales, sino de imparticiones sobrenaturales del Espíritu Santo para satisfacer la ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-12, John 4:16-19, 1 John 4:4, Matthew 17:27

Denomination: Charismatic

Divisions Over Spiritual Gifts

Contributed by Phillip Smith on Sep 11, 2024

Many divisions have occurred in Christian assemblies for centuries. Understanding or misunderstanding Spiritual Gifts given by grace to mankind from God has been the cause for divisions. Are these gifts still present today? Are they utilized properly?

Most of the time, assemblies of persons desiring to worship Almighty God will be filled with those who had been introduced to God by attending an assembly with their parents and grand-parents. However, some may be in attendance who never knew much concerning God and spiritual things. Now they are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-14, Ephesians 2:12, Isaiah 55:8-11, 1 John 4:1-3, Romans 12:6-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ