Sermons on 1 John 3:3-4:

The Problem With Sin

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Mar 19, 2018

Defines sin and explains the solution to the problem

“The Problem with Sin” March 18, 2018 1 John 3:4-10 “Everyone who sins breaks the law; in fact, sin is lawlessness. But you know that he appeared so that he might take away our sins. And in him is no sin. No one who lives in him keeps on sinning. No one who continues to sin has either seen him ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:4-10

Denomination: Holiness

From Paupers To Princes

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Mar 21, 2018

We are adopted sons and daughters of the Most High King; let’s act like it.

From Paupers to Princes March 18, 2018 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We are adopted sons and daughters of the Most High King; let’s act like it. Focus Passage: 1 John 3:1-10 Supplemental Passage: because it is written, "YOU SHALL BE HOLY, FOR I AM ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

'what Shall We Look Forward To When Jesus Returns?'

Contributed by Tony Abram on Sep 28, 2018

'What shall we look forward to when Jesus returns?' 1 John 3:2 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.

'What shall we look forward to when Jesus returns?' 1 John 3:2 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. I. Now, we are the children of God. A. It is wonderful now ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-5, John 1:12

Joab And Absalom Series

Contributed by John Dixon on Oct 7, 2018

We are all guilty of rebellion against God either in our Actions or Attitudes so we all need Jesus' family reunion.

1 John 3 (NASB) 3 See how great a love the Father has bestowed on us, that we would be called children of God; and such we are. For this reason the world does not know us, because it did not know Him.2 Beloved, now we are children of God, and it has not appeared as yet what we will be. We know that ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-3, 2 Samuel 12:22-23

Denomination: Christian Church

Why Is Forgiveness So Hard

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 10, 2018

Where does repentance lead us? What does forgiveness mean for us now?

Prelude Where does repentance lead us? Repentance leads us into forgiveness. What does forgiveness mean for us now? Purpose: Let us look at the importance of knowing forgiveness as we live each day. Plan: We will look at Luke 24:36b-48; Acts 3:12-19; and 1 John 3:1-7 focusing on the topic of ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-7, Acts 3:12-19

Denomination: Baptist

Will Christians Go Through The Tribulation Period? (Vi) Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Feb 10, 2021

Mid-tribulation position (Prewrath) is analyzed in light of Scripture and Scholarship. Strengths and weaknesses of this eschatology are examined.

Will Christians go through the tribulation period? That is the question we are engaging in this study. The futurist camp which we are a part of entertains three possible answers: pretribulationists believe the rapture of the church will occur before the tribulation period begins. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:2-3, Revelation 19:7-8, Ephesians 5:25-27, Revelation 6:15-17, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, Revelation 12:13-17, 1 Corinthians 15:50-58, Revelation 11:12-15, 1 Thessalonians 5:1-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

When He Appears Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 13, 2018

What do we know concerning the return of Christ the Lord? John points Christians to that day as a means of encouraging holy living.

“See what kind of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God; and so we are. The reason why the world does not know us is that it did not know him. Beloved, we are God’s children now, and what we will be has not yet appeared; but we know that when he appears we ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Behold, What Manner Of Love! - Part 3

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Sep 17, 2020

Last time we were unpacking 1 John 3:3 where the Apostle John wrote, “And every one that hath this hope set on him (Jesus) purifies himself, even as he is pure.” Let’s continue our brief journey in 1 John chapter 3.

Last time we were unpacking 1 John 3:3 where the Apostle John wrote, “And every one that hath this hope set on him (Jesus) purifies himself, even as he is pure.” We looked at the believer’s hope in the return of Christ and the effect this hope should have on the Christian’s life. We ended the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Dealing With Sin In 1 John (Part 2 Of 2) Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Feb 12, 2019

Is it possible for a born again, regenerated Christian to live a life of continual, habitual sin? The apostle John says, absolutely, positively, NO!

Dealing with Sin in 1 John (Part 2) Please stand as we read our newest memory Scripture together … 1 John 1:5-7 “This is the message we have heard from Him and declare to you: God is light; in Him there is no darkness at all. If we claim to have fellowship with Him and yet walk in the darkness, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:8-10, 1 John 2:1-2, 1 John 3:4-10, Romans 3:23, Isaiah 53:6, 2 Corinthians 13:5-6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Practice Makes Perfect Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 15, 2019

As Christians we need to practice righteousness and not sin.

PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT Text: 1 Jn. 3:4-10 Introduction 1. Illustration: There were two doctors with the same name who lived a few doors apart. One doctor was a Christian and a lay preacher; the other doctor made no profession of faith. One night a rather sick person, who was also a ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:4-10

Denomination: Methodist

Cómo Ayudar Al Prójimo Series

Contributed by Wilbur Madera Rivas on Feb 17, 2019

El amor es la marca característica de los hijos de Dios

Un día que me encontraba en la oficina, la secretaria me pasó una llamada porque estaban buscando al Pastor de la Iglesia. Al contestar, mi interlocutor se identificó como el Pastor Fulano de tal de una iglesia Presbiteriana en Veracruz. Me dijo que me llamaba para ver si ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Believer's Hope Is........

Contributed by Tony Abram on Mar 1, 2019

The believer's hope is found throughout the Bible and in this outline we share a few very important examples of hope.

The believer's hope is........ Titus 2:13 (KJV) Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ; 1. Encouraging hope. John 14:3 (KJV) And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:13, John 14:3, 1 Thessalonians 4:13, 1 John 3:2-3

Foot Washing Series

Contributed by Jeremy Mcquoid on May 1, 2019

You can't do anything for Jesus until you grasp what he has done for you

? The idea of box sets has become a real phenomenon in modern day television. The whole craze started a few years ago with the American series ‘24’, which went from one cliffhanger to the next, for 24 episodes. And then it went from one season to the next. ? The most annoying thing I found about ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-11, Philippians 2:1-11, John 1:1-18, John 1:12, 1 John 3:1-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Father's Gifts At Christmas: Incarnation And Regeneration Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Dec 15, 2013

Every Christmas causes debate concerning "why did Jesus come?" In a unique way, 1 John 3 brings the gifts of incarnation and regeneration to the forefront.

Celebrating the Father’s Gifts at Christmas: Incarnation and Regeneration 1 John 3: 4-10 1 John 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 ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:4-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Christian And Sin

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 1, 2014

So what is to be the Christian's relationship to sin? Strictly speaking, he should not have such a relationship!

THE CHRISTIAN AND SIN. 1 John 3:1-10. “Behold,” says John. Pause for thought and reflection. For it is indeed a wonderful demonstration of God's love that “we” should be called the sons of God (1 John 3:1). This was not what we deserved, but as we know from other Scriptures, it was ‘while ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational