Sermons on 1 John 4:7-14:

Love's Foundation In Christian Marriage

Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Aug 25, 2023

"In this sacred discourse, we delve into the essence of 'Love's Foundation in Christian Marriage.' Discover how the unbreakable bond of love, rooted in faith and guided by scripture, forms the cornerstone of a flourishing marital journey."

Introduction: Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, today we gather to explore the foundation of love in Christian marriage. Marriage is a sacred union ordained by God, and at its core, it is built upon the foundation of love. As believers, we have been called to reflect the love of Christ in our ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-33, 1 Corinthians 13:4-8, Romans 5:8, 1 John 4:7-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wwjd

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Aug 31, 2023

Based on 1 John 2:1-11 - Challenges hearers to consider the why Jesus died & how that should impact the way we live our lives for Him.

“WWJD” 1 John 2:1-11 FBCF – 8/30/23 REFRESH Jon Daniels INTRO – WWJD – Very popular at one time, especially among teenagers. Thousands of bracelets sold in Christian bookstores everywhere. Asked an employee at Lifeway bookstore back when it was open if they had ever seen anything as popular. Said ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:1-11, Romans 8:34, 1 Timothy 2:5, John 8:28-29, John 12:49-50, John 14:31, John 15:10, John 13:34-35, 1 John 4:7-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Love Of God

Contributed by Scott Sutton on Aug 22, 2022

The fairy tale ‘Beauty and the Beast’ was not original with Walt Disney. In fact, there are similar fairy tales that go back 4000 years! But it wasn't written into story form by a French Novelist until 1740.

The story and eventual plays and movies that were made about it drew the attention of theologian G. K. Chesterton. This is what he said about it; “The great lesson of the tale of “Beauty and the Beast” is that a thing must be loved before it is loveable. A person must be loved before that person ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

How To Study The Bible Like A Pro Class #7a - Foundational Rules Of Bible Interpretation Series

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Sep 13, 2022

A class on the Fundamentals of Interpreting the Bible (2 Parts)

1. The Bible is generally easy to understand. It is not confusing or mystical. This is why it’s OK to study a Bible in our language. Most passages and verses are plain and clear. We understand what is being said easily and right away. But in some verses we can run into difficulty, so we turn to ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God’s Bucket List For You

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Oct 12, 2022

God desires for us to fulfill during our lifetime what is available to us that are identified in scripture. I call them God’s “bucket list” for us.

Your Bucket List Turn with me to First Timothy 6. On Tuesday I will have a birthday. I mention that because the verse we’re going to read hit me in a different way – in a way that it has never hit me before. It reminded me that there are things that I probably need to go back and do a self check ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:7, Matthew 4:4, John 17:21-23, Ephesians 5:1, Philippians 4:6, 1 John 4:4, Romans 8:35-37, 1 John 4:9-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Is Love

Contributed by Jim Keegan on Oct 19, 2022

God wants us to live in the blessing, joy and peace of knowing that we’re his beloved children.

1 Corinthians 4:3-5; 1 John 4:9-18 (selected verses) I spent a summer while I was in seminary as a student minister at Acadia National Park in Maine, where I was assisted by a young volunteer named Martha. Martha was an old soul, wise beyond her years. I say that because during that summer ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:9-18, 1 Corinthians 4:3-5

Love-It's Supernaturally Natural Series

Contributed by Dr. Lewis W. Gregory on Feb 7, 2023

Love, we all need it. We all want it, but we rarely get it. We long for others to love us. But most people don't have any love to give. Most humans only know selfish love.

I. Love does not come naturally. That should be quite evident from the selfish attitude prevalent among us. All humans are born with an evil nature, which means it’s our nature to be selfish. Hence, we cater to our flesh. A. Selfishness - Such selfishness causes us to use and abuse others, and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8-10, 1 John 4:8, Galatians 5:22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

No Greater Love Series

Contributed by Dr. Lewis W. Gregory on Feb 7, 2023

To love the unlovely and the unloveable is inconceivable. But that is just exactly what God did for all of us. We, who were corrupt through sin became the beneficiaries of eternal life through the sacrificial death of Christ.

What motivated God the Father to send His one and only cherished Son to earth to die for us? Why would the holy Son of God want to come into a wicked world? Moreover, what would prompt Him to give His life as a human sacrifice for sinful, wicked humanity? It is inherent in God’s nature to make ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:8, Hebrews 9:26, John 3:16, Romans 5:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Valentine’s Day—it’s All About Love Series

Contributed by Dr. Lewis W. Gregory on Feb 7, 2023

Tradition has it that Valentine was a third century martyr who demonstrated his love through his life and sacrificial death. We all should aspire to this kind of love. When we love God with all our heart we can enjoy God's unconditional, sacrificial love.

We all need love; we all want love. We crave it; we work hard for it, yet all too often we come up short. There is only one kind of love that truly satisfies the deepest needs of the human heart. There is only one kind of love that actually makes a difference. There is only one kind of love that ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:8, John 3:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sermon On Forgotten Love

Contributed by William Meakin on Feb 19, 2023

Love is defined as an intense feeling of deep affection.

Ian Russell McEwan, an English novelist and screenwriter once remarked: “When it's gone, you'll know what a gift love was. You'll suffer like this. So go back and fight to keep it.” 1 Corinthians 13:1-5 reminds us: “If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:8, 1 John 4:7-8, 1 John 4:16, 2 Timothy 2:24-25

Restoring Our First Love Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Feb 20, 2023

Restoring Our First Love Series: REBOOT: Fresh Start for a New Year February 19, 2023 - Brad Bailey

"Restoring Our First Love Series: Reboot: Fresh Start for a New Year Brad Bailey - Feb. 19, 2023 Intro Today …we are concluding our new year focus on rebooting our lives. Restore our life functioning … from the malaise… changes …pandemic. We may be doing this…but without the same sense of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-31, Matthew 22:40, Acts 17:27-28, Romans 12:2, 1 John 4:7-8, 1 John 4:10, 1 John 4:19, Proverbs 9:10, Romans 2:4, John 14:23, Revelation 2:2-4, Ephesians 3:17-19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love Is The Greatest Series

Contributed by Loyd C. Taylor on Mar 11, 2023

Of all the remarkable things we have enjoyed, of all the wonderful things we have witnessed; what is the greatest? There's one that is above all the rest! This sermon was preached on Valentine's Sunday.

Valentine’s Day: Humor: I want to see something cheap! Lead-in: On February 14th we celebrate “Valentine’s Day.” A day that reminds us to show special love and attention to that special someone in our life. Indeed, we do need reminding from time to time not to take our loved ones for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, 1 John 4:7-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Challenge Of Love Series

Contributed by Loyd C. Taylor on Mar 11, 2023

This is the third sermon I preached in this series. We find a challenge issued by the Holy Spirit through the Apostle John which helps us see how to fulfill the Great Commandments “Love God and Love Others” and the Great Commission.

Text: 1 John 4:1-11 (1) Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world. (2) Hereby know ye the Spirit of God: Every spirit that confesseth that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is of God: (3) And every ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:13, 1 John 4:1-11, 1 John 4:1-21, John 3:16-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Commitment To Love Series

Contributed by Loyd C. Taylor on Mar 12, 2023

It's one thing to know what love is, and to be commanded to practice love; it's another to be committed to love!

Text: John 14:1-18 (1) Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. (2) In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. (3) And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-18, 1 John 4:7-8, 1 Corinthians 13:13

Denomination: Baptist

The Product Of Love Series

Contributed by Loyd C. Taylor on Mar 12, 2023

When God's love is active in our life, what can we expect as the product of love?

Humor: Fertilizer Helps! The Sunday school teacher was teaching a class of children about creation. “Now, children,” she said, “Who can tell us what makes the flower spring from the seed?” “God does it,” answered one little girl, “but fertilizer helps.” INTRODUCTION: We have been looking at “What ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-26, 1 Corinthians 13:13, 1 John 4:7-8

Denomination: Baptist