Sermons on 1 John 4:13-17:

Love Lifted Me Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 24, 2016

Love is an essential character trait for the believer. The Lord loved us, so we are expected to love one another. This is easy preaching, but often a difficult practice. John reveals great truth regarding the love we should possess.

Love Lifted Me 1 John 4: 11-16 John 13:34-35 – A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another. [35] By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another. There can be no doubt that Jesus loved ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:11-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Evidence Of Godly Love Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 24, 2016

Love is a powerful force and motivator in our lives. Love compels us to act, affecting our lives and our behavior toward others. Love motivated Christ to bear our sin on the cross. Genuine love has the power to transform lives.

The Evidence of Godly Love 1 John 4: 17-21 There are three words we never tire of hearing: I love you. No doubt we all have spoken those words many times in our lives, and I am sure we have been sincere, hopefully most of the time. I do fear there are times when words are empty though. We may ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:17-21

Denomination: Baptist

We Have...

Contributed by Gordon Curley on May 15, 2016

Life Light and Love – 1 John chapter 4 verses 1 to 17 – sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). We Have a New Nature (vs 1-8). (2). We Have a Unique Saviour (vs 9-11). (3). We Have the Holy Spirit (vs 12-17). SERMON BODY: Ill: • The old preacher had spent 40 years pastoring in the same church; • And he was highly respected in the community. • The ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-17

Denomination: Brethren

Growth And Love

Contributed by Chidi Ejeagba on Jan 22, 2021

There is a very powerful relationship between growth and love. Without growth, it will be impossible to share love. A full grown love must be shared.

Dr Martin Luther King Jr once said, and I quote: "We must discover the power of love, the redemptive power of love. And when we do that, we will make of this old world a new world, for love is the only way." Now we are in the rainy season, and the rains have started, everything has ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21

Connecting Through Love

Contributed by George Warner on Feb 8, 2021

Blessed are the merciful for they shall obtain mercy

I GUESS most people can read, write and do basic arithmetic, but have you ever wondered why most people cannot play a guitar, even though there are books available that purport to show how it is done ? When a competent school teacher first teaches a young child how to read and write they use ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:16, Matthew 5:7

More Than Just The Valentine’s Day Love

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Feb 13, 2021

To celebrate Valentine’s Day or not is not important. But as Christians, we should know the kinds of LOVE that God wants us to have, something that is more than just Valentine's Day kind of love:

Today many people around the world celebrate Valentine's Day or the Feast of Saint Valentine. Here are three facts about Valentine's Day: • One hundred forty-four million greeting cards are sent every year. • Americans spent $20.7 billion in 2019 on Valentine's Day. • 7 in 10 people in ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15, Galatians 5:22, John 14:24, John 14:21, John 3:16, 1 John 4:16, 1 John 4:7-12, John 13:35, Romans 12:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Act In Love

Contributed by Barnabas Park on Feb 15, 2021

The reasons to stop passing judgment on one another There reasons to “ACT IN LOVE” To act in love means we see the person as someone for whom Christ died.

Act in Love (Romans 14:13-15) 13 Therefore let us stop passing judgment on one another. Instead, make up your mind not to put any stumbling block or obstacle in the way of a brother or sister. 14 I am convinced, being fully persuaded in the Lord Jesus, that nothing is unclean in itself. But if ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:13-15, Romans 14:1-12, 2 Corinthians 5:14-17, 1 John 4:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

Way Back Into Love

Contributed by Je Layugan on Feb 15, 2021

Relationship can be very complicated. Family members hate each other, siblings rival, friends unfriend each other, lovers quarrel. Christians are not exempted of these realities.  In any relationships, the key is to find your way back into love.

# LOVE IS A PRIORITY, NOT AN ACCESSORY 1 Corinthians 13:1-3 1 If I speak (our words) in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal. 2 And if I have prophetic powers (when you operate in what God has given you), and understand all mysteries and all ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-3, Colossians 3:14, Genesis 29:20, John 21:15-17, 1 John 4:16, Hosea 3:1, Romans 5:8, 1 Corinthians 13:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Is Love?

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Feb 16, 2021

Next in Series through John. Begins in 1 John, but goes to John 14. Suitable for Valentine's Day

2021 “What is love, as defined by the online world? Resisting a YouTube video of the 1993 hit song, the first click plunges you into a world of pink carnation- tainted tackiness. The website’s designer no doubt spends all afternoon baking cookies, sending chain emails and sighing at the "Home ...read more

Scripture: John 14:21, 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Fruit Of The Spirit Is The Foundation For Ministering Effectively In The Anointing Of God

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Dec 3, 2020

The absolute guiding principle of operating in God's anointing and spiritual gifts is starting from the foundation of love and the natural growth of the Fruit of the Spirit.

"But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.” (Gal 5:22-23 NIV) Many years ago, I purchased an older ranch style home that needed fixing up. It had lots of potential and the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23, 1 Corinthians 14:1, Philippians 4:7, Romans 8:29, 1 John 4:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rediscover Love Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Dec 21, 2020

Love breaks down every barrier that divides us. Nothing illustrates that better than the Christmas story itself.

Rediscover Love 1 John 4:7-16 Good morning. Please turn in your Bibles to 1 John 4. While you are finding 1 John, let me tell you a story. There were once two old farmers. Their farms shared a property line, and for generations their families had lived next to one another. Both farms benefitted ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-16, 2 Corinthians 5:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

5th Sunday Of Easter, Year B. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 25, 2021

APRIL 28th, 2024.

Acts 8:26-40, Psalm 22:25-31, 1 John 4:7-21, John 15:1-8. (A) THE ETHIOPIAN AMBASSADOR. Acts 8:26-40. Many centuries ago, long before the birth of Jesus, the prophet Isaiah foresaw the suffering of “the Servant of the LORD” in dramatic language which hid nothing of the horror and the power of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40, Psalm 22:25-31, 1 John 4:7-21, John 15:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Perfecting Love (Fifth Sunday Of Easter, Lectionary Year B)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Apr 28, 2021

Tying the Gospel portion of the lectionary (John 15:1 - 8) to today’s text (I John 4:7 -21) we can draw the conclusion that if we are detached from the life giving vine that we are incomplete, insecure, dissatisfied and spiritually starving.

PERFECTING LOVE Text: I John 4:7 - 21 1 John 4:7-21  Beloved, let us love one another, because love is from God; everyone who loves is born of God and knows God. (8) Whoever does not love does not know God, for God is love.  (9)  God's love was revealed among us in this way: ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: United Methodist

Connected To The Vine

Contributed by Mary Erickson on May 3, 2021

A sermon for the 5th Sunday of Easter, Year B

May 2, 2021 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson John 15:1-8; 1 John 4:7-21 Connected to the Vine Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. This is the time of year when you see The Old Farmer’s Almanac in the magazine stand at the ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8, 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Love: The Foundation For Pentecost

Contributed by Russell Metcalfe on May 6, 2021

"A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another, even as I have loved you, that you also love one another. By this shall all men know that you are My disciples, if you have love one for another."

May 27, 1990 AM  Lesson (I John 4:7-21) Text- John 13:34 A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another, even as I have loved you, that you also love one another. By this shall all men know that you are My disciples, if you have love one for another. INTRODUCTION 1. This is ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21, John 13:34

Denomination: Nazarene