Sermons on 1 John 4:7-11:

Sermon On Absolute Oneness

Contributed by William Meakin on Oct 29, 2023

Oneness has been said to be either relative or absolute.

T. A. McMahon, an author of Christian books and videos once remarked: “For the believer in Jesus, every trial of suffering is an opportunity to grow in the faith, to grow in our relationship with the Lord, and to see Him work in our lives in a uniquely personal way that demonstrates His compassion, ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14, Colossians 2:9, Ephesians 2:8, 1 John 4:8

"love Drives Out Fear"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 1, 2023

A sermon about accepting the love God has for us--really accepting it.

“Love Drives out Fear” 1 John 4:7-21 This passage of Scripture contains so much, so many nuggets that you could probably have an entire sermon series based on these 14 verses. There is one thing, however, that has always stuck out to me about this passage. It’s something that has always ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: United Methodist

Sermon On The Language Of Love

Contributed by William Meakin on Nov 12, 2023

A word is defined as a singular, often distinct, meaningful element of speech or writing used to form a sentence and typically shown with a space on either side when written or printed.

Mimi Novic, a female author, therapist, motivational speaker and self-awareness teacher once remarked: “Let's not build walls with our words. Let's stay silent and speak in a language that only our hearts can understand.” Ephesians 4:29 confirms: “Let no corrupting talk come out of your ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, Matthew 12:37, 1 John 4:7, Psalm 19:14

God Is Love Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 9, 2021

The implications of these three words are so vast that one message on them is like trying to harvest a million acres of corn with a comb. There is no way to get all of the infinite riches they contain, but we will at least get a taste of what this love is

Tolstoy wrote a story called "Where Love Is, God Is." It is about an old cobbler named Martin who lived alone. One night as he read the story of Jesus visiting the Pharisee, and the poor welcome he received, he prayed that the Lord would visit him. In his sleep he heard a voice saying, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-12

God Is Love Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 25, 2021

We are never nearer God than when we love, and we are never nearer to being what he wants us to be than when we love.

Tolstoy wrote a story called "Where Love Is, God Is." It is about an old cobbler named Martin who lived alone. One night as he read the story of Jesus visiting the Pharisee, and the poor welcome he received, he prayed that the Lord would visit him. In his sleep he heard a voice saying, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-8

1st John: God As Light, Holiness, And Love

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 27, 2021

We’re going to be looking at the themes of 1st John, and we’ll see various themes woven throughout the five chapters of first John.

We’re going to be looking at the themes of 1st John, and we’ll see various themes woven throughout the five chapters of first John. The chief theme that we’ll consider throughout 1st John is the theme of the love of God (1 John 1:3, 2:1, 5:13 NIV). We’ll also consider the themes of God’s light and ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:3, 1 John 2:1, 1 John 5:13, John 8:12, 1 John 4:7-8, 1 John 2:29  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army

John: Man Of Love Series

Contributed by Lanny Carpenter on Oct 21, 2021

8th in the series Unlikely Heroes. Portrays John's great, heroic attribute of love

INTRODUCTION A little 4-year-old African girl had been sold as a slave. She had never known what love was. Even her name, Keodi, meant “Nobody loves me!” When she grew to be about 10 years old, her body became covered with ugly sores. The natives turned her out and would have nothing to do with ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-12

Denomination: Methodist

The Origin Of Evil In Man (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Nov 2, 2021

the biblical revelation of the original goodness of creation upholds the goodness - the holiness - of God. And it makes the source of evil outside of God. Because the source of evil is outside of God, God can and will conquer evil and ultimately save sinners.

The Origin of Evil in Man – Part 1 November 7, 2021 Pastor Brad Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Genesis 3:1-7 Watch this and other sermons in this series at: https://mycrossway.churchcenter.com/channels/8118 Our world is certainly obsessed with origins. It is typically at the origin of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-7, 1 Corinthians 14:33, James 1:13, Psalm 5:4, 1 John 4:8, Revelation 20:2, Revelation 12:9, Job 1:6, 1 Corinthians 11:14, Ephesians 4:27, John 8:44, 1 Corinthians 13:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Brethren

Romans Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Nov 7, 2021

"Because" and "Therefore" as it applies to Righteousness by Faith

November 06, 2021 Since coming to the priesthood in 1505, Martin Luther had lived in turmoil. Despite his solemn promises and very best efforts, he could not live a pious and sin free life and the thought of divine justice terrified him. After considering the advice of a superior, “Look at ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:8-10, Romans 3:9-24, Deuteronomy 11:1, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Romans 12:2, Genesis 15:5-6, Ephesians 4:24, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Isaiah 61:10, 1 John 4:9-10, 2 John 1:6, John 3:16, Isaiah 64:6, Romans 5:6-8, Genesis 3:8-9, Philippians 3:7-9, Ezekiel 11:19-20, Jeremiah 31:33, Jeremiah 24:7, Habakkuk 2:4, 1 John 1:10, Romans 1:16-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Our God Is Love Series

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 7, 2021

God is not just loving, rather God is love. The fact that God is love is seen in God loving God, God loving His children, His children loving God, and His children loving one another.

Introduction: A. The late television personality Art Linkletter became famous for his refreshing and humorous conversations with children. 1. One of his most memorable exchanges took place when he asked a little boy about the picture he was drawing. 2. The little boy said: “It’s a picture of ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-11, Ephesians 3:17-19, John 5:20, John 14:31, John 17:24, Matthew 22:34-40  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Enjoy The Gift Of Life In Jesus This Christmas

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Dec 21, 2021

Jesus is revealed to us as God's gift of love and life.

12.24.21 1 John 4:9 This is how God’s love for us was revealed: God has sent his only-begotten Son into the world so that we may live through him. Enjoy the Gift of Life in Jesus this Christmas Every Christmas we usually participate in a white elephant gift exchange of some sort, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:9

Denomination: Lutheran

Need Love? Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 22, 2021

This is the 4th sermon in the Advent Series "A COVID Christmas 2.0".

Series: A COVID Christmas 2.0 [#4] NEED LOVE? 1 John 4:7-12 Introduction: In the late 1960’s, the Beatles were asked to write a simple song that would be performed on the 1st live Global TV show. The song was, “All You Need Is Love”. While the idea of the song is not the same type of love that ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

Beloved, Let Us Love Series

Contributed by Rudolf E. Y. Mensah on Dec 28, 2021

Loving one another is not a suggestion, but a “new commandment”

SPIRITUAL GROWTH ENHANCERS REF: 011 1 John 4:11, NLT: "Dear friends, since God loved us that much, we surely ought to love each other." BELOVED, LET US LOVE The literary work of 1, 2, and 3 John is been attributed to the apostle John, who also wrote the Gospel of John. The 1 letter ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:11, John 15:12

Denomination: Charismatic

Does God Really Care About Us?

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jun 13, 2023

“Where is God? Why isn’t He doing something about this? Does God even care about me?”

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK DOES GOD REALLY CARE ABOUT US? TEXT: Isaiah 63:7-9; Exodus 3:7-8; John 3:16; 1 John 4:10; Luke 23:28-29;43-46; ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:7-8, Isaiah 63:7-9, John 3:16, 1 John 4:10, Luke 23:28-29, Luke 23:43-46, Mark 15:34, Romans 8:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

No Greater Love! Series

Contributed by Brian Williams on Jul 13, 2023

Jesus’ love wasn’t empty words. His love was manifested as he stood silent before His mockers and accusers, by every cruel lash He took for us, by every step He took on the road to Calvary, by each nail driven into his body. This should have been us.

Every sermon we preach, no matter what time of year it is, points to the Person of Jesus Christ because He is the Cornerstone of our faith. Christ’s incarnation - was when God, the Creator of the earth and of every living creature and of the entire universe was born on the earth as a man. Christ’s ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, 1 John 4:7-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational