Sermons on 1 John 4:20:

Happiness Through - Peace Making (Beatitudes) Series

Contributed by Thomas Bartlett on Nov 2, 2020

You are never more like God than when you are restoring broken relationships. This is the heart of God and Jesus said it this way. “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.”

Happiness In An Unsettling World Steele Creek Church, Eastfield Campus Dr. Tom Bartlett – November 1, 2020 Matthew 5:9 PEACEMAKER OUTLINE Peacemaker “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.” Matthew 5:9 (ESV) Why be a peacemaker? • Broken relationships hinder your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9, 1 John 4:20, Psalm 37:21-22, James 3:18, Matthew 5:23-26  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

How To Have Boldness On The Day Of Judgment

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Sep 15, 2024

There is something that many people should fear, and that is the judgment of God. Scripture tells us that there is a Judgment Day coming. That, for many, should cause them to be afraid if they have any idea what it could mean for them.

Alba 9-15-2024 HOW TO HAVE BOLDNESS ON THE DAY OF JUDGMENT I John 4:12-21 Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. is a minister who also raises chickens. He told this story: “Understand Linda, my wife, hates any kind of a bird. Too much Alfred Hitchcock when she was a girl, remember the horror show 'The ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:12-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Loving God Is The Foundation Of The Christian Life And A Lifelong Journey Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 21, 2024

Loving God is the foundation of the Christian life, and it goes far beyond a fleeting emotion or a passing affection. To love God means to treasure Him above all things, to align our hearts with His will, and to live in a way that reflects our deep commitment and devotion to Him.

Loving God is the foundation of the Christian life and a lifelong journey Loving God is the foundation of the Christian life, and it goes far beyond a fleeting emotion or a passing affection. To love God means to treasure Him above all things, to align our hearts with His will, and to live in a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37-38, John 14:15, 1 John 5:3, Romans 12:1, Proverbs 3:5-6, Psalm 63:1, 1 Corinthians 13:13, 1 John 4:20-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Where’s The Love? Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Oct 7, 2024

The message examines love as the motive for what we do. The context of the Love Chapter is the operation of the gifts of the Spirit (listed in 1 Corinthians 12 and regulated in 1 Corinthians 14).

Intro Our text today is found in 1 Corinthians 13. After addressing the nine gifts of the Spirit in the first part of 1 Cor. 12, Paul introduced an analogy of the human body to teach these believers the importance of valuing and caring for one another. On the one hand, these Corinthians are doing a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, 1 Corinthians 12:1-31, Galatians 6:10, James 2:1-20, 1 Peter 2:20, 1 John 4:1-21, Jeremiah 45:5, 1 Peter 4:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

¿dónde Está El Amor? Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Oct 12, 2024

El mensaje examina el amor como el motivo de lo que hacemos. El contexto del capítulo sobre el amor es la operación de los dones del Espíritu (enumerados en 1 Corintios 12 y regulados en 1 Corintios 14).

Introducción El texto de hoy se encuentra en 1 Corintios 13. Después de abordar los nueve dones del Espíritu en la primera parte de 1 Corintios 12, Pablo introdujo una analogía del cuerpo humano para enseñarles a estos creyentes la importancia de valorarse y cuidarse unos ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-31, 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, 1 Corinthians 1:4-9, 1 John 4:1-21, 1 Peter 2:20, 1 Peter 4:8, Galatians 5:22-23, Galatians 6:10, James 2:1-20, James 2:18, James 2:20, Jeremiah 45:5, John 3:16, Matthew 22:39, Matthew 6:5, Romans 12:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Third Rail: Sex Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Nov 7, 2024

We don’t talk about sex because it is only a symbol, a surrogate for what we really long for - a deep and unwavering connection of our soul to God’s heart.

There are several iconic contemporary proverbs that swirl around us. One of the most familiar may be, “don't talk about religion, politics or sex in polite company” or slightly modified for pastors, “don't talk about religion, politics or sex on Sunday morning if you want to keep your job.” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:19-20, Matthew 5:27-32, John 8:1-11, Matthew 19:12, 1 John 4:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sermon On Ausência

Contributed by William Meakin on Aug 14, 2023

Ausência is a Portuguese word that translates literally into “Absence.”

Kurt Vonnegut, an American writer once remarked: “Science sent the Hubble telescope out into space, so it could capture light and the absence thereof, from the very beginning of time. And the telescope really did that. So now we know that there was once absolutely nothing, such a perfect nothing ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 45:7, John 6:53, 1 John 4:20, Romans 8:28

Spread The Love

Contributed by Dennis Fox on Sep 10, 2023

We are commanded to spread love, but what is love? Is it a need or an emotion? Why does God want us to love one another?

Lately in the news there have been stories of an Angel in Rowlette TX. Several times over the last few weeks, a mystery guest has left $2000 tips for servers in restaurants. It’s been 3 times in the last 3 weeks. When the pandemic first started, restaurants were ordered to be closed to dining. ...read more

Scripture: John 15:12, Proverbs 13:12, 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: Other

God Wants A Relationship Woth Us Series

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Sep 14, 2023

This is the fourth in a series of five messages dealing with the theme "The Five Most Important Teachings Of The Word Of God"

THE FIVE GREATEST TEACHINGS OF THE WORD OF GOD (Message 4 of 5) “GOD WANTS RELATIONSHIP WITH US” Video Link to Message: https://youtu.be/79pX-4Gx_wA?si=2SCyQz5d_G8Nf7wi Greenmount and O’Leary Churches of Christ September 09, 2023 INTRODUCTION: 1) For a few weeks now we have been looking at ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21, Genesis 2:19-20, Genesis 1:28, Mark 12:28-31, John 3:16-17, Romans 8:38-39, Galatians 2:20, Ephesians 3:16-19, 2 Thessalonians 3:5, 1 John 3:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Virtuous Man-Father's Day Message

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jun 12, 2024

This is a Father’s Day message aimed at men encouraging them to be virtuous men by looking at others as God sees them, especially women. Boaz is the example being used in terms of his relationship toward Ruth and his workers.

A Virtuous Man-Father's Day Father’s Day Ruth 2:1-10 1 John 4:19-20 Today we celebrate Father’s day. I got a text from my daughter, Judge Samantha, four days before Father’s Day inquiring about a possible Father’s Day gift for me: Good morning dad, what size shirt do you wear? ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:1-10, 1 John 4:19-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Un Hombre Virtuoso Fête Des Pères

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jun 13, 2024

Este es un mensaje del Día del Padre dirigido a los hombres animándolos a ser hombres virtuosos mirando a los demás como Dios los ve, especialmente a las mujeres. Booz es el ejemplo que se utiliza en términos de su relación con Rut y sus trabajadores.

Un hombre virtuoso Fête des pères Día del Padre Rut 2:1-10 1 Juan 4:19-20 Hoy celebramos el día del padre. Recibí un mensaje de texto de mi hija, la jueza Samantha, cuatro días antes del Día del Padre preguntándome sobre un posible regalo para mí en el ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:1-10, 1 John 4:19-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Isang Mabait Na Tao--- Araw Ng Mga Ama

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jun 13, 2024

Ito ay isang mensahe para sa Araw ng mga Ama na naglalayong hikayatin sila ng mga lalaki na maging mabubuting lalaki sa pamamagitan ng pagtingin sa iba kung paano sila nakikita ng Diyos, lalo na ang mga babae

Isang Mabait na Tao--- Araw ng mga Ama Araw ng Ama Ruth 2:1-10 1 Juan 4:19-20 Ipinagdiriwang natin ngayon ang Araw ng Ama. Nakatanggap ako ng text mula sa aking anak na babae, si Judge Samantha, apat na araw bago ang Father's Day na nagtatanong tungkol sa isang posibleng regalo para sa ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:1-10, 1 John 4:19-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

You Can Be Perfect Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 16, 2024

This is the 10th Sermon in the Series "Be Genuine" from 1 John.

Series: Be Genuine [#10] YOU CAN BE PERFECT 1 John 4:7-21 Introduction: Have any of you after messing up, said this phrase- “I’m only human. I’m not perfect!”? Does the Bible ever excuse sin because we are human? 1 John 3:6 Now I do realize that Christians continue to sin, but our goal ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: Baptist

Five Liars In 1 John

Contributed by Grant Adams on Jun 20, 2024

Purpose of this little book is for sinful man to know how to have fellowship with God and be sure about it.

Purpose of this little book is for sinful man to know how to have fellowship with God and be sure about it. The key verse is 5:13, God doesn’t want us to be deceived. He knows the human heart is subject to deception. Jeremiah 17:9. Man in the beginning sinned against God, because of deception and ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:7-10, 1 John 2:4, 1 John 2:22, 1 John 4:20, 1 John 5:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

No Fear Fellowship Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Jul 22, 2024

When we know the love of God in our lives, that love will remove any punishment fear that we feel between ourselves and God.

You can listen to this sermon at https://www.npbc.org.au/podcasts/media 1 John 4:1-21 “No Fear Fellowship” When you read John’s Epistles in one sitting what you will find is a lot of repetition. Especially when John writes chapter 4. Chapter 4:1-6 is about the false prophets and the antichrists ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-21

Denomination: Baptist