Sermons on 1 John 3:20-21:

Are We Truly Loving Others As We Should? Series

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Aug 27, 2023

The life of grace is the start and the first standard in the heart of a Believer.

Those who have disdain in their hearts for their brother must be deprived of love. Jesus taught that hate is the same as murder. The life of Jesus, eternal life, cannot abide in us if we hate others. Do we detest any of our fellow Christians, or for that matter, anyone else? How can we say that we ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:15-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Hatred And The Outworking Of Love.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 26, 2024

Recalling Jesus' commandment to love one another.

HATRED AND THE OUTWORKING OF LOVE. 1 John 3:13-24. “Marvel not” – stop wondering – that the world of the ungodly hates you (1 JOHN 3:13). Abel’s righteousness stood as a rebuke to Cain, and Cain killed him for it (cf. 1 John 3:12). The ones who ‘abide in death’ (1 JOHN 3:14) are identified as ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:13-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

3 Sticks And Stones Series

Contributed by Roberta Karchner on Mar 4, 2020

A woman is caught in adultery. Stones are gathered that she might be killed as punishment. But Jesus has a different perspective

John 8:1-11 (NRSV) Then everyone went home, but Jesus went to the Mount of Olives. 2 Early the next morning he went back to the Temple. All the people gathered around him, and he sat down and began to teach them. 3 The teachers of the Law and the Pharisees brought in a woman who had been caught ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11, Matthew 7:1-5, 1 John 3:18-20, Micah 6:8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Benefits Of Love Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 20, 2019

Choose to love and receive God's assurance to your heart, God's answer to your prayer, and God's abiding presence in your life.

A young bride to be was very nervous on the day before her wedding, so she went to speak with her pastor. “I'm afraid I might not make it through the ceremony properly,” she confessed. The pastor assured her that everything would be fine: “When you enter the church tomorrow and the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:18-24

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Test Of True Love

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jun 6, 2021

'The test of true Love' – 1 John chapter 3 verses 11-24 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Cain: The Lack of Brotherly Love (vs 12-15) (2). Jesus: The Definition of Brotherly Love (vs 16-18) (3). Confidence: The Blessing of Brotherly Love (vs 19-24): SERMON BODY: Quote: Robert Orben: “Who can ever forget Winston Churchill’s immortal words: "We shall fight ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:11-24

Denomination: Brethren

Page | 1 1 John, Chapter 3, Commentary Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 7, 2021

Behold, what manner of love The Father hath bestowed upon us, Whole volumes might be written about this without exhausting the extraordinary subject contained in them, namely, the love of God to (for) man.

Jesus-SECOND COMING “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 appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is.” (1John: 3:2) Text, 1 John Chapter 3 (KJV) 1 Behold, what manner of love the Father hath ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Step Eleven: Prayer And Meditation Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Jan 8, 2020

This step and all the steps are based on the fact that God is alive and capable of revealing himself as he truly is through a personal relationship with Him and others in a group of people or a community of faith.

Step 11: Sought through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contact with God, as we understood Him, praying only for the knowledge of His Will for us and the power to carry that out. Scripture: Col 3:16 Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 59:2, Colossians 3:16, Matthew 6:14-15, 1 John 3:21-22, James 4:2-3, Matthew 7:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Provoking Thoughts From 1 John (11 Of 16)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 10, 2022

Some of the physical problems we hear much about people having are heart problems. Anyone can be a victim of heart disease or attack.

Illus: A man in Columbia, South Carolina went to a doctor because he was tired most of the time. The doctor examined him and found out he was only getting 20% use of his heart. They did open heart surgery on him, opened up some valves and today he feels like a new man. There are many people in our ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:18-24

Denomination: Baptist

Love One Another

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 7, 2020

We are called to love one another. we do not always have to agree to love like Christ.

Love one another 1 John 3:11-24 Introduction- Good Morning, As we begin the service this morning, listen to the lyrics to the song “Do it again” from Elevation worship. Walking around these walls, I thought by now they’d fall But you have never failed me yet. Waiting for change to come Knowing ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:11-24

Denomination: Nazarene

The Sermon On The Mount (Part 19) Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Feb 3, 2020

In our passage today, Jesus illustrates the power and provision of prayer. But we'll see that it isn't always as simple as, 'ask and you shall receive'.

THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT (part 19) Matt. 7:7-12 In our passage today, Jesus illustrates the power and provision of prayer. It was almost time for the 'Old Fashioned Revival Hour' radio program to go on the air. The broadcast was coming from a tin-roofed building in Waterloo, Iowa. As Dr. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-12, Luke 18:1-8, Jeremiah 29:12-13, Psalm 37:4, 1 John 3:21-23, 1 John 5:14-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Is The Word Christian A Noun Or Verb?

Contributed by Roy Fowler on Jul 27, 2020

We aren't called to be observers but to be doers.

1 John 3:16-19 (NLT) 16 We know what real love is because Jesus gave up his life for us. So we also ought to give up our lives for our brothers and sisters.  This isn't necessarily dying physically for someone but we should be willing to give a part of ourselves for others ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:16-24, John 15:16, James 1:22-25, Matthew 7:12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Dream Bigger!

Contributed by Lane Hastie on Jul 29, 2020

We serve a God who is infinite. He is all-powerful…all-knowing…completely capable. He is a God who’s power / ability / and love…knows no limits. YET…even though we know this and often declare it…we tend to limit the power of God. We Need To Dream Bigger!

DREAM BIGGER...DON'T LIMIT GOD! Limit: to restrict, to confine, to keep within a designated area, to fence in, hold back, to bind Example: Ever seen someone using a kid leash? (the kid has limited freedom…but who’s really in control?) Limits: spending limit, speed limit, earning limit, ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6, Matthew 7:7-8, James 4:2, 1 John 3:21-22, John 15:7, Proverbs 28:9, James 1:6-8, Ephesians 3:20, Psalm 78:41-43  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Dealing With Doubt

Contributed by Derek Geldart on May 29, 2021

I am going to review 1 John 3:19-24 and suggest doubt can be removed by: 1) seeking the truth, 2) seeking God’s wisdom, 3) receiving what we ask for in prayer, 4) being able to obey God’s commands, and 5) in commune with the Holy Spirit living inside of us!

Dealing with Doubt 1 John 3:19-24 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 The Great Divide What would it have been like to be part of one of the churches found by the Beloved Disciple John? While certainly his witness, teaching and miraculous signs would have been truly ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

Living As God's Holy, Consecrated People (Exodus 22:16-30) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Nov 27, 2022

Laws on lying with virgins, bestiality, mistreating orphans, widows, resident aliens, and the poor.

Our passage this morning, Exodus 22:16-30, covers a lot of ground. God has really clear expectations for his people in lots of areas of life. And this passage, covers lots of those areas. So this isn't going to be the kind of sermon that's neat and tidy. But I think what we will read, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 22:16-30, 1 John 3:19-23, 1 Samuel 3:10-14, 1 Samuel 2:12-17

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