Sermons on 1 John 4:13-5:21:

Indelible Ink

Contributed by Scott Bradford on May 18, 2009

That the indelible charachter of a Christian should be love!

Help me finish these statements, you can probably think about each one and figure it out: -You can tell what wood it is by its: __________ (grain) This next one I have actually inverted: -You can tell there is fire by its:__________(smoke)(reversed: “If there’s fire, there’s smoke”) -“You can tell ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-6

Denomination: United Methodist

God's Love And Ours Series

Contributed by David Owens on Apr 5, 2007

The most important thing for us to know and experience is the love of God. Once we know his love, we can pass it on to others.

A. Now for today’s lesson from 1 John… B. How many of you have heard about the book and movie called “The Secret”? 1. Here is some of the verbiage being used to advertise “The Secret”: “The Secret is released to the world! This ground-breaking feature length movie presentation reveals The Great ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Do You Have Jesus

Contributed by Randy Dickson on Apr 15, 2007

Only those who have Jesus Christ have eternal life.

Text: 1Jn 5:11-13 (11) And this is the record, that God hath given to us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. (12) He that hath the Son hath life; and he that hath not the Son of God hath not life. (13) These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:11-13

Denomination: Holiness

Confessing The Son Series

Contributed by David Owens on Apr 17, 2007

John gives us four tests to see if we are spiritually on the right track.

Introduction: A. How many of you like or liked taking tests at school? B. There’s a story told about a college student who was taking the course in ornithology (or-nith-ology) which is a study of birds? 1. This class in ornithology had the reputation of being the most difficult class in the whole ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Boldness Of Faith Series

Contributed by David Owens on Apr 24, 2007

John ends his first letter with words of assurance for those who believe in Jesus. John points to five things we can know for certain.

Introduction: A. In 1789, Benjamin Franklin wrote this famous statement, “Nothing is certain but death and taxes.” 1. This past week we have witnessed the certainty of both. 2. Our taxes were due – and some of us even got a needed extension because of the weather. 3. And tragically, we all ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:13-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Replacing My Religion Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Apr 24, 2007

Religion which is man-made brings insecurity, but a Relationship with Jesus brings confidence.

> When I was a young man, I would frequently hear, “I’m gonna lose my religion!” Normally, this was said at a time of stress and frustration. > Gallup took a poll on “Religion” in January of 2007, the results of which seems to me to be a little contradictory in nature. When asked “do you ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:12-21

Denomination: Baptist

Passing The Test Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 26, 2007

True Christians must pass the test of believing, obeying, and conquering.

Passing the Test Text: 1 Jn. 5:1-5 Introduction 1. Illustration: There is a story is a guy taking a class in ornithology, the study of birds. The teacher has a reputation for being extremely difficult, so this guy studies his brains out for the final. He comes the classroom feeling prepared, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-5

Denomination: Methodist

Why I Love The Lord

Contributed by Phil Dyar on Apr 29, 2007

WHEN WE GOT SAVED ARE LOVE CHANGED FOR THE LORD. SHORT OUTLINE,, WHY I LOVE THE LORD.

1ST JOHN 4:7-19 WE ARE TOLD IN GOD"S WORD TO LOVE ONE ANOTHER AMEN!!! TEXT VERSE 1ST JOHN 4:19 WE LOVE HIM,BECAUSE HE FIRST LOVED US OUTLINE,WHY I LOVE THE LORD 1.(BECAUSE OF HIS PAST ACTIONS) A.HE LOVED ME WHILE I WAS A SINNER. ROMANS 5:8, BUT GOD COMMENDETH HIS LOVE TOWARD US IN THAT ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:19

Love One Another

Contributed by Yuen Woh Voon on Apr 30, 2007

The objective of this sermon is to provide reasons why we should love one another from 1 John 4. The sermon is introduced with a short note on the Biblical meaning of love.

LOVE ONE ANOTHER 1 John 4:7-21 What is love? • Centered in the will. • Biblical meaning of love = Not based on emotions, feelings. • A decision or choice that one makes. • Selfless, sacrificial, giving. • For the benefit of the object being loved. Why Love One Another? 1. We Love One Another ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: Charismatic

Taking God At His Word

Contributed by Dieuner Joseph on May 1, 2007

This sermon is designed to encourage believers to trust in God’s word and promises.

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-13 Subject: Taking God At His Word These things I have written to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, that you may know that you have eternal life. —1 John 5:13 INTRODUCTION There are some things that one can wonder about, others that one can question. There are ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Can I Get A Witness? Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on May 3, 2007

Together with the Scripture and the heavenly witness, we need to be a witness to the truth of the Gospel.

Can I Get A Witness? Text: 1 Jn. 5:6-12 Introduction 1. Illustration: I love to listen to African American preachers because they preach with such passion. I particularly like it when they really get into and starting singing while they are preaching. Then they say "Can I get a ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:6-12

Denomination: Methodist

Who Wants To Be A Winner Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on May 4, 2007

Being a winner does not have to be a worldly issue. God expects His children to conquer, win, triumph in this world. What are the attributes needed to accomplish this.

“Who Wants To Be A Winner” 1 John 5:1-5 > Regis Philbin seems to have a golden touch these days. Almost everything he touches seems to have public acceptance and is successful. Regis was the initial host of the show “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?” I have a different question for us this morning, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1, 1 John 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Filling Or Feeling?

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jun 26, 2006

How to know you are filled with faith

FILLING OR FEELING? How to know you are filled with faith 1John 5:1-21 Have you ever doubted your salvation? You may be like the lady who was converted along with her young son. They’d heard a message on John 5:24, "..whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life..." ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-21

Denomination: United Methodist

God's Love And Ours

Contributed by James Tetley on Jul 3, 2006

God’s tru love for humanity is demonstrated in the death of His Son on the cross

God’s love and ours 1 John “I like you” he said shyly “I like you too” she responds Encouraged, he added “I like you more than I said” “Me, too”, she murmurs blushing “I love you”, he blurts “What? She asks breathlessly “Nothing” he mutters. “Go on, say it,” she urges “Ojay, but don’t laugh. I ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Fear Of Rejection Series

Contributed by Shane Brooks on Jul 17, 2006

Red Rover- Red Rover-- LET FEAR COME OVER!

1 John 4:13-18 TOP 15 FEARS OF AMERICANS 1) Public speaking 2) Heights 3) Terrorism 4) Insects and bugs 5) Financial problems 6) Deep water 7) Sickness 8) Death 9) Loneliness 10) Flying I want to talk about the Fear of Rejection Not being picked for the kickball game Not making the football ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational