Sermons on 1 John 4:20-5:3:

Malice In Wonderland

Contributed by Scott Lefebvre on Nov 16, 2000

A reminder of Jesus' words that we would be known by our love one for another.

MALICE IN WONDERLAND I found a bizarre article in the newspaper not to long ago. It read… “Jimmy Bivins, a heavyweight title contender during the 1940s, underwent surgery after police found him wasting away in a dark, filthy attic. Bivins, 78 years old, was discovered by police who were ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Love And Ours Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 18, 2000

The wonderful thing about being made God’s children is that he gives us his Spirit to enable us to be like him, and that likeness is shown most clearly in our love for others. And so, as we love one another, God lives in us, and his love is perfected in u

I always get edgy when I hear someone make a definitive statement about God. There are so many aspects to God that any single statement always feels a bit deficient. So, for example, when someone says God is all-powerful, I find myself waiting for them to add that he’s also all-knowing, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: Anglican

The Message Of First John

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Intro.: 1.

Intro.: 1. First John: Rare glimpse into Church of late first century. a. Probably written to churches in Ephesus/Asia. 1) Reason: By John who is linked to Ephesus. 2) Strong early church tradition; Rev. 1:9. b. Written in a time of false teaching. 1) Church growing; Apostles disappearing; ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-5

Faith The Key To Victory - Michael Dowling Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 18, 2000

The key to victory by faith is to exercise our faith in serving God

As you’re all aware, we’ve been following a sermon series on the first letter of John for many weeks now by exploring the great themes of John’s letter - truth and love; belief and behaviour. In our passage for today, 1 John 5:1-12 on page 231 of the pew bibles, we find that John has left the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

We Have Overcome!

Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000

God's love empowers us to overcome all that would keep us from experiencing loving relationships with others.

We Have Overcome! 1 John 5:2-5 Walter Gowans knew that God was calling him from his homeland to share the gospel in the Sudan. He traveled there to work among the people of the region because he knew that was God's plan for his life. God had so impacted his life that it was evident to those ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:2-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Knowing God - #1 - God Is Love Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 5, 2001

First in a series about attributes of God and how we are to reflect them in our lives. This message deals with the love of God.

KNOWING GOD - #1 God is Love 1 John 4:7-21 Introduction This morning we are starting a series of messages entitled, “Knowing God.” These messages are going to focus on character qualities, or attributes of God, and how we can best reflect them in our own lives. The purpose of these messages is ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: Wesleyan

Faith Is The Victory Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 7, 2005

Faith is the victory we have from God. We can overcome all with our faith!

INTRODUCTION SLIDE #1 • Life is very tough on us at times. I know there are some here who are having a rough go of it right now, you feel like you are powerless to deal with your situation, you feel defeated. • That is not a good feeling is it? Who wants to feel defeated before they even step out ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Loving God

Contributed by David Swensen on Oct 4, 2001

The chief end of loving God is being obedient to God.

LOVING GOD 1 John 5:1-5 INTRODUCTION Truett Cathy is an extraordinarily successful businessman who has done some very unusual things. Truett is the founder of the Chick-fil-A restaurant chain. Even though it has cost him millions and millions of dollars, all of his 1,000 ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

How Do I Know That God Exists?

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Oct 28, 2001

We offer three agruments: 1. Cosmological -- God’s fingerprint is on the cosmos. 2. Teleological -- God’s design is seen in the universe. 3. Anthropological -- God’s character is reflected in mankind.

Jim Carrey plays one of his more serious roles in the 1998 movie The Truman Show. It is a fascinating film in which Carrey plays Truman (True Man) Burbank, a young man who was adopted as a newborn by the OmniCam Corporation. OmniCam has created a movie set the size of a city and places Truman in ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-5

Denomination: Methodist

Demonstrative Victory

Contributed by Kevin Taylor on Oct 28, 2001

There is no need for God’s own to live as a victim while He’s called us to be a victor!

I. Victory In Jesus, My Savior Forever A. Text: I John 5:1-5 B. The Spirit of the Lord spoke to me and told me to ask this one question today – “How long are you going to live as a victim, when I’ve called you to be a victor?” C. God has called us to victory. Amen? Then why do we struggle to ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-5

Grumpy Old Christians

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 31, 2001

There are too many grumpy old Christians in this world that are hurting the spread of the Gospel and not helping the spread of the Gospel. Remember Gospel means Good News- not Bad Critical News!

Grumpy Old Christians Thesis: There are too many grumpy old Christians in this world that are hurting the spread of the Gospel and not helping the spread of the Gospel. Remember Gospel means Good News- not Bad Critical News! Texts: Phil. 4:8 8Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8, 1 John 4:16-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Victory Of Faith

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

The Victory of Faith Proves a Relationship With God (5:1-12) 1.

The Victory of Faith Proves a Relationship With God (5:1-12) 1. True Believers Will Demonstrate a New Nature (5:1-4) a. Our loving relationship to the brethren demonstrates our new nature (:1) b. Our faithfulness to God's command to love demonstrates our new nature (:2-4) ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Jesus Would Say To People Who Insist, "Love Is All You Need"

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

In our day many people believe that love is the only necessary ingredient for any society.

In our day many people believe that love is the only necessary ingredient for any society. In an age when millions believe most human problems could be solved with enough tolerance, understanding and love, Jesus disagrees. In fact, Jesus gave 147 different commandments that are recorded in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Response - Love God Series

Contributed by Keith Edwards on May 1, 2002

What is our response to the incredible love of God? To Love Him.

God’s Love and Our Response: Loving God Bethel Assembly of God 3/4/2002 AM INTRODUCTION Last week – “The Incredible Love of God” from 1 John 4:8 The next two weeks – “Our response – Love God… Love People” REVELATION 2:1-7 This is a church with historical promise. Paul started the church and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7, 1 John 5:1-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Buzzard, The Bat, And The Bumble Bee

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Feb 1, 2006

Scripture: 1 John 5: 1-5 Purpose: To share how we can overcome difficult times by focusing on Jesus.

Scripture: 1 John 5: 1-5 Purpose: To share how we can overcome difficult times by focusing on Jesus. Introduction: Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ is born of God, and everyone who loves the father loves his child as well. 2 This is how we know that we love the children of God: ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-5

Denomination: Other