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

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

From Survivors To Overcomers Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jan 30, 2001

Why settle for just surviving when you can be an overcomer.

Survivor Series “How to Be a Real Life Survivor” Sermon #1 “FROM SURVIVORS TO OVERCOMERS” 1 John 5:1-6 There has been a lot of interest recently about a television series called “Survivors.” Regardless of ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-6, 1 John 5:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Get Real! Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Feb 1, 2001

Five reasons why loving each other is so important to God.

Things aren’t always what they first appear to be. During my first few years as the pastor of teaching here at LBF Church I got a phone call from a guy identifying himself as a Navy Chaplain. He told me that a guy recent discharge from the Navy’s child had died under tragic circumstances while he ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lighten Your Load Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Feb 1, 2001

How to lighten our load of four burdens that can crush us in the spiritual life.

For many people today the spiritual journey is filled with crushing burdens. I think of the character Rodrigo from the 1986 academy award winning movie The Mission. Rodrigo, played by Robert DeNiro, portrays a slave trader who kills his brother in a fit of rage. He’s filled with such terrible ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Forgive Me

Contributed by Antonio Torrence on May 18, 2003

This sermon is about forgiving our enemies so that we can truly experience love.

"Forgive Me!" by Rev. A. LaMar Torrence, Pastor of the Cross of Life Lutheran Church Luke 6:27-38, John 15:12, 1 John 4:7-21 Once again I find the words of Maya Angelou appropriately for my initial response to today’s divine edict of loving our enemies. In her poem, “Lord in my heart”, she ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-38, 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Giving Love To Get Love

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 1, 2002

"Love One Another" is repeated again and again throughout the pages of the New Testament. Why dwell so heavily on this command when it would seem there is so much more to learn about God?

OPEN: "That’s marvelous, having a lion and monkey in the same cage," said the visitor to a small zoo. "How do they get along?" "Okay, usually," answered the zookeeper. "Occasionally they have a disagreement, and we have to get a new monkey." APPLY: Now, why do they need to get a new monkey? ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Perpendicularity: Proof Of The Fellowship Series

Contributed by Gary Kins on Nov 2, 2002

The qualities of a believer that demonstarte that they are part of The Fellowship.

Perpendicularity: Proof of the Fellowship -- 1 John 4:1-21 Introduction: 1. Strange English word: Perpendicularity -- Moral Uprightness, Being of one kind, class or group; close association. 2. Common Greek word: KOINONIA -- To have in common A. Old English word: Fellowship -- The state of ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Se Robaron La Adoración Series

Contributed by Jose Vega on Dec 10, 2006

¿Cómo podemos estar seguros que amamos a Dios? ¿Cómo podemos estar seguros que amamos a nuestros hermanos.?

Tema: Amor a Dios y los hermanos Lugar: IBD Texto: Varios Fecha:02-19-2005 Título: Se robaron la adoración INTRODUCCIÓN • Quisiera culminar esta serie de sermones acerca del amor. • Hemos hablado acerca del amor de Dios, del amor al prójimo, del amor a la obra. • Y terminaremos hablando ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Are You A Loving Person?

Contributed by Greg Nance on Dec 11, 2006

John doesn’t leave room in the kingdom of God for anyone who does not love his brother.

Are you a loving person? Do you see yourself as someone who people would describe as loving? I’m not talking about warm and fuzzy, but loving… stubborn, sacrificial, I care about you and what is best for you and will do whatever I can to see that you get it– loving. As we look at God – what about ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Never Accept Defeat Series

Contributed by Sean Lester on Jan 18, 2007

Proposition: The spiritual warrior never accepts defeat in accomplishing God’s will for his or her life.

The Warrior Ethos II Sean Lester January 18, 2007 Primary Text: 1 John 5:3-5 [3] This is love for God: to obey his commands. And his commands are not burdensome, [4] for everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith. [5] Who is it that ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:3-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Victoria Sobre El Espritu De Anticristo Series

Contributed by Frank Lay on Jan 24, 2007

Juan nos recuerda que detrás de los falsos maestros que proclaman doctrinas falsas, hay demonios inspirados por el diablo. ¿Como podemos examinar a los espíritus malos? Juan nos da tres pruebas para ayudarnos a distinguir entre la verdad de la Biblia y

VICTORIA SOBRE EL ESPIRITU DEL ANTICRISTO 1 Juan 4:1-6 La Biblia contiene advertencias severas en contra de la doctrina falsa. El primer versículo de capitulo 4 es una advertencia a los creyentes a no creer todo lo que escuchan o vean. Amados, no creáis a todo espíritu, sino probad los ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6, 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: Baptist

La Perfeccion Del Amor De Dios Series

Contributed by Frank Lay on Jan 24, 2007

Dios obra para traer su amor a la perfección en la vida del creyente. Cuando el amor de Dios esta perfeccionado en nosotros, hay varios resultados positivos.

LA PERFECCION DEL AMOR DE DIOS 1 Juan 4:16-21 Nuestra experiencia del amor de Dios esta fundado en la naturaleza inalterable de Dios. Mientras que uno crece en su relación con el Padre, Dios obra para traer su amor a la perfección en la vida del creyente. Cuando el amor de Dios esta ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

El Nuevo Nacimiento Series

Contributed by Frank Lay on Jan 24, 2007

Sin el nuevo nacimiento, uno no puede ver ni entrar al reino de Dios. Entonces, el nuevo nacimiento es un deber absoluto.

EL NUEVO NACIMIENTO 1 Juan 5:1-5 En la primera carta de Juan, el apóstol repite varias veces tres pruebas de los verdaderos creyentes: • La prueba de creencia recta (2:18-27; 4:1-6). • La prueba del amor a los hermanos (2:7-11, 3:11-18, 4:7-12). • La prueba de obediencia (2:3-6, 2:28-3:10). El ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-5

Denomination: Baptist