Sermons on 1 John 3:1-9:

Prayers To Kill Affliction

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Jun 7, 2006

The more the power of God in your life, the more the enemies that will battle you. The greater the anointing, the greater the warfare. The brighter your destiny, the harsher your attackers.

The Bible clearly reveals theaimsandobjectives of Jesus’ earthly ministry. In 1John 3:8, it says, “... For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil.” One of the enemy’s works is affliction. This eye-opening message is loaded with power to turn ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Our Privilege, Prospect And Practice

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Jun 8, 2006

The Privilege, Prospect and Practice of the believer in the light of the Coming again of the Lord Jesus Christ.

Our Privilege, Prospect and Practice As seen in I John 3:1-3 1 How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know him. 2 Dear friends, now we are children of God, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Who We Were, Are And Shall Be

Contributed by C Vincent on Feb 13, 2009

Examining the nature of man before Christ, with Christ now and the future glory of the Christian

1 John 3:1- 3 "Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world doesn’t know us, because it did not know him. NKJV The Holy Spirit would have us pay particular attention to ‘behold’. The apostle himself, though evidently ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Hate Hypocrisy

Contributed by Nate Herbst on Feb 25, 2009

Hypocrisy among believers is the excuse people use to justify not trusting Christ; hypocrisy kills and it is time we as believers draw close to our Savior living in the light in honesty and integrity.

Hypocrisy vs. Living in the light
 Stories!!!
 Hypocrisy is terrible - Any of you like hypocrites? 
 I’m not pointing any fingers but after hearing these stories I decided this was too important not to address it. 
 1 Cor.5:11 - You must not associate with anyone who calls ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:8-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Live A Godly Life . . . Why Should I?

Contributed by Tony Klinedinst on Mar 9, 2009

This is the 10th sermon in a series through 1 John. It deals with the attitude "I am saved by grace, why should I go through the trouble of living the Christian life?" We live a godly life because of God’s love for us.

why should I love a Godly life? Though many of us would come right out and ask this question, I am sure many of us have spent considerable time wondering. In case you haven’t heard, living a God-honoring life isn’t easy. God is constantly calling us to step out of our comfort zone and enter into ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Live A Sinful Life . . . Why Shouldn't I" Series

Contributed by Tony Klinedinst on Mar 16, 2009

As children of God, we live a life of grace and forgiveness. So, since we are forgiven, why not indulge a little? This sermon points to I John 3 to revel that there is more to living a holy life than just dutifully living in purity.

Authentic Christian Living Live a sinful life . . . Why not? I John 3:4-10 We are saved by grace through Jesus Christ and regardless whether or not you believe in eternal security, one can say that God will forgive any and all of the sins I commit when I ask Him. So why not indulge a little? We ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:4-10

Denomination: Baptist

Now Are We The Sons Of God Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Jul 2, 2008

We are of the Sonship of God, once we believe in faith. And with that Sonship comes both blessings and responsibilities.

Now Are We the Sons of God 1 John 3:2 Intro All people are the creatures of God. Only those who by faith receive Christ as Savior can truthfully call themselves the children of God. There is no more blessed fact revealed in Scriptures or experienced by human souls than that man, created by the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:2

Denomination: Baptist

100% Pure

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Oct 14, 2008

We are commanded to purify ourselves as God is pure. But how do we go about doing that?

100% PURE INTRODUCTION: Advertisers like to have the claim that their products are pure. They know that consumers admire a product’s purity. We don’t like manufactured additives or preservatives in our products. We want it pure and natural¾nothing artificial. We spend money on water purifiers and ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:2-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Faithful Are All Saints

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Oct 31, 2008

A sermon for All Saints Sunday, Series A

All Saints Sunday, November 2, 2008 “Series A” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, for all the saints, redeemed by the death and resurrection of your Son, Jesus the Christ, we give you thanks. For all those ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-3

Denomination: Lutheran

Saints Are.......

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Nov 9, 2008

The bible reveals who and what are saints. Often our ideas differ from the bible. This sermon encourages you to discover who are saints and what do they do.

If you were to ask someone what they thought a saint is, how would they respond? Many would probably say someone holy. Someone who has done extraordinary things, Someone considered special. Someone who has done nothing or very little wrong. The most well known and celebrated saint in Australia, is ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-3

Denomination: Lutheran

"The Love Of The Father”

Contributed by John Harper on Nov 13, 2008

No father could compare to God the Father. We as fathers can only love as we recognize the extent that God loves us.

“THE LOVE OF THE FATHER” I John 3:1-3 Pastor John L. Harper Warden Assembly of God June 15, 2008 INTRODUCTION: Today is Father’s Day, and we want to honor our Fathers and the men that are here today. The reason we celebrate today is because we have the greatest example of being a father,that is ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Why Be Holy?”

Contributed by John Harper on Nov 13, 2008

Holiness is a relationship with God. The closer we draw to the Lord, the mor we look like Jesus.

I John 3:1-10 Pastor John L. Harper Warden Assembly of God April 9, 2008 “Why Be Holy?” I. The Depth of God’s Love (vs. 1-3 A. He has made us His children 1. We who were the cause of His Son’s death 2. We who were the enemies of God B. He will give us glorified bodies 1. We can’t enjoy ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Face Of The Pilot

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Feb 6, 2010

The text relates the Transfiguration, the mountain top experience, to the glory "The Face" of Jesus the Pilot of our lives. Updated February 2022.

A ship ...was in a serious storm... and in grave distress. The passengers ... were alarmed. One of them finally, ... against orders, .... went up to the main deck ... and made his way to the pilot house. The pilot was at the wheel, ... but seeing the man was greatly frightened; ... he gave ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:2, 2 Corinthians 3:12, Luke 9:28-36, Matthew 17:1-8, Mark 9:2-9, Matthew 16:13-18, John 14:16, 1 John 3:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

When We Shall Be Like Him Series

Contributed by Vernon L Caruthers on Feb 13, 2010

This is the 6th sermon from 1st John. This message deals with Jesus' Returning for HIS children & the change that shall take place. It ends with a plea for pure & holy living, being ready for HIS coming.

Sermons from 1st John 1st February 14, 2010 Sermon #06: WHEN WE SHALL BE LIKE HIM: Scripture Ref: I John 3:1-3 ‘Behold, WHAT MANNER of LOVE the FATHER has BESTOWED UPON US, that we should be CALLED the SONS of GOD, therefore the WORLD KNOWS US NOT, because IT KNEW HIM NOT. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-3

The Power Of Deliverance

Contributed by Vera Hughes on Feb 20, 2008

Even though the church (Body of Christ) is in its finest hour, there is still deliverance needed for Believers.

The church is in its finest hour. We are in a period of recovery. I John 3:8 For this is the purpose of the Son of God was perfect, that he might destroy the works of the devil. Jesus said that he came to seek and save that which is lost. What is lost is the understanding of the power of who ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational