Sermons on 1 John 3:4-12:

Living Into Christ

Contributed by Monty Newton on Apr 21, 2012

A real Christian lives into Christ... consciously and continually becoming more and more like Him.

Title: Living into Christ Text: I John 3:1-7 Thesis: A real Christian lives into Christ… consciously and continually becoming more and more like Him. And I am sure that God, who began the good work within you, will continue his work until it is finally finished on that day when Christ comes back ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Being Marked By Love - Test #3 Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on May 23, 2012

The greatest proof of all that we love God is the mark of love. Since God is love, it’s impossible to love God and not to love one another.

Do you really love God? Tonight we look at a third test that proves if you really love God. Are you marked by love? Do we love one another? The greatest proof of all that we love God is the mark of love. Since God is love, it’s impossible to love God and not to love one another. If we ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

Turning Away From Sin And Its Enslavement - Test #2 Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on May 23, 2012

The fact is if you are enslaved by some habit of sin, and you knowingly continue in that sin, you cannot truly love God. If you did, you would work at getting through that sinful habit.

Do you really love God? We need to be sure if we really love God the way God expects. And I have to ask the question “Do you consistently turn from sin or do you find that you have some little habits that are sinful and you just can’t seem to break away from them? Are you enslaved by ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:4-9

Denomination: Baptist

Counterfeit Christians

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jun 12, 2012

True Christians live like Jesus.

Counterfeit Christians October 7, 2007 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: True Christians live like Jesus. Focus Passage: I John 3:3-12 (especially vs. 10) Supplemental Passage: John 13:34 "A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:3-12

Denomination: Baptist

An Oasis Of Love

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 13, 2019

If you want to create an oasis of love in a hostile world, don’t hate like Cain. Instead, love like Christ – give yourself with concrete compassion.

For a little while on a Wednesday afternoon two years ago (July 2017), customers at an ATM in Corpus Christi, Texas, got a curious extra with their cash. Along with a receipt detailing their transaction, they got a little hand-written note. A contractor had been installing a new lock on the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:11-18

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Overcoming Life's Battles Through Persistent Prayer SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 8, 2023

The intensity of God's power within us often attracts greater challenges. The higher the anointing, the fiercer the conflict. The brighter our destiny, the more severe our adversaries. However, through persistent prayer, we can overcome these afflictions.

The Bible clearly states that Jesus came to destroy the works of the devil (1 John 3:8). One of these works is affliction. In this eye-opening message, we will explore the power of God to turn around our situations, deliver us from affliction, and empower us to overcome our enemies. Affliction may ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:8

Topics: Prayer Persistence, Overcoming Afflictions

You're Loved, No Strings Attached! Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Apr 14, 2024

As Christians, we are deeply loved by God and have nothing to fear or prove. We can find security in knowing that God is always with us and His love sets us free from seeking approval from others. In response to God's love, we purify ourselves by saying no to ungodliness and living uprightly by loving others as Jesus loves us.

Hey guys! Today, we're gonna learn from John, one of Jesus' best buds. John tells us that we're God's kids, loved big time. That means we don't have to be scared or try to impress anyone. God's love is epic, and it gives us a fresh start if we accept it. God's love is epic, and it gives us a fresh ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-7

Topics: Spiritual Identity, Divine Parenthood, Faithful Obedience, Eternal Inheritance

Do You Have Control Over Sin

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Dec 27, 2019

We can live for Christ and he will protect us from the Devil .

DO YOU HAVE CONTROL OVER SIN 1st John 3:4 Whosoever committeth sin transgresseth also the law: for sin is the transgression of the law.1 6 Whosoever abideth in him sinneth not: whosoever sinneth hath not seen him, neither known him. 7 Little children, let no man ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:4-10

Denomination: Baptist

"Hypothetical Truths”

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Feb 11, 2020

The word IF is a little word that expresses a hypothetical truth that requires us to have faith.

Put a marker in Matthew 4 and turn with me to 2 Peter 1. One of the things I’ve encountered over the years is that many Christians believe they can take the Bible, read the Bible, and then say that “This is what this verse means to me.” When you take that approach with the Bible, you might as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:14-15, Matthew 6:5-12, Matthew 4:1-4, Matthew 3:13-17, John 8:44, Genesis 3:1, Titus 1:2, 1 John 1:5, Numbers 23:19, 1 John 3:3-4, 1 John 4:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ahavah - A Hebrew Thought Of Love

Contributed by Alex De Guzman on Feb 14, 2020

Love or “Ahava” in the Hebraic mind is very different in today’s culture. In Hebrew, love is connected directly with action and obedience. It brings to mind the idea of longing for or breathing for another.

Most Hebrew words can be broken down into a three-consonant root word that contains the essence of the word’s meaning. The root word of ahava is “ahav.” The term ahav in Hebrew means, “to give.” True ahava, true love, is more concerned about giving than receiving. Being the center of someone’s ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20, John 3:16, Deuteronomy 7:9, Psalm 37:28, Proverbs 8:17, 1 John 4:9-11, 1 John 4:16, 1 John 4:19-20, 1 John 3:10, Joshua 23:11, Matthew 22:37-39  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Reason Jesus Came To Die: To Accomplish A Prophetic Purpose

Contributed by John Newbaker on Feb 25, 2020

The most important question concerning the death of Jesus Christ is why did he come and die? What did Jesus accomplish by his death? Why did he have to suffer so much? What was really happening on the cross?

Series: The Reason Jesus Came to Die Title: To Accomplish a Prophetic Purpose 1John 3:8 Read text. Underscore the word purpose [For this purpose]. The most important question concerning the death of Jesus Christ is why did he come and die? What did Jesus accomplish by his death? Why did he ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:8

Denomination: Baptist

Sunny Side Sermon Iv: Where You Reside Makes A Big Difference Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jul 1, 2020

In our fallen world, Christians are "in the world" but supposed to be not of the world, yet more and more disciples seem to be "border-line" and therefore need to be reminded that living "in Christ" ought to make a real difference.

WHERE YOU RESIDE MAKES ALL THE DIFFERENCE IN THE WORLD SPIRITUALLY Where do you reside . . . How many residences do you claim . . . Where do you live geographically? Where do you live psychologically? A lady asked me this week to recommend a vitamin that can work ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:4-6

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

Fellowshipping With The Father And The Son - Part 8

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Jul 30, 2020

John didn't want his readers to willingly fall short of God's holy standard. If you are a true believer you will not want to sin. Having a desire not to sin is one of the proofs you are a believer.

Review The Gnostics said they had no sin, blaming their sinful acts on their body. John was setting the record straight for his readers. The bad new John tells us is that we do sin. The good news is that if we confess our sin God is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sin and cleanse us ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:9, 1 John 3:6-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Study Of The Letter Of First John – Personalities Of The Children Of God – Part Ii Series

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Aug 10, 2020

The “love of the brethren” is one of the greatest witnesses the church can have, because love is the greatest among all the virtues.

They Love the Brethren (Ch. 3:11 – 3:18) 1 John 3:11 For this is the message which you have heard from the beginning, that we should love one another; From the beginning of the ministry of Jesus, He gave this command to His followers. He said, “By this shall all men know that you are My ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:11-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible