Sermons on 1 John 4:8-12:

Assumptions Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Apr 1, 2022

What we assume about any given situation can either help or hurt us.

April 02, 2022 We are beginning a new series today on Discipleship entitled: Following in the Footsteps of Jesus. A Disciple is a person who becomes the student of a specific teacher – in our case Jesus: • Matthew 4:18-20 - As Jesus was walking beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10, Matthew 4:18-20, Matthew 9:9, John 8:30-32, John 1:43-45, Luke 10:1-2, Matthew 28:18-20, Psalm 103:1-22, Jeremiah 29:11, Jeremiah 31:3, 1 John 4:8-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

What God’s Love Do In Our Lives

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 26, 2022

In Chicago a few years ago a little boy walked to Sunday school every Sunday. When his parents moved to another part of the city the little boy still attended the same Sunday school, although it meant a longer distance to walk.

A friend asked him why he went so far when there were plenty of other churches near his home. He said, “I attend my church because they love a fellow over there.” If only we could convince the world that we loved them there would be fewer empty pews in our churches. A TRUE DEFINITION OF LOVE. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

What Is The Proof

Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Dec 27, 2022

Every Christmas people gather in churches and exchange gifts among families and friends. Glory and honor to God for giving us His Son, Jesus Christ. We thank Jesus Himself, who chose to be born into our lives, die for us, and resurrected to give us eternal life.

Although there are some people who do not celebrate Christmas because they claim Jesus was not born on the 25th of December. Okay, maybe they are right. Contrariwise, others celebrate Christmas, regardless of when Jesus was born. The question I would like you to ponder today and answer is, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-14, Romans 10:9, John 12:26, 1 John 4:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Where Does Love Come From?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jan 21, 2023

If we center ourselves on God, abiding in His giving love, there could be no avenue for the works of the flesh to enter into our lives.

For this passage of Scripture, we need to understand the four types of love. There is the Agape – unconditional love (Godly), the Philia – beneficial love (brotherly), the Storge – family love, and the Eros – romantic love. In verses 7-8: Everybody accepts that love is significant, yet we ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

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

Empowered By Listening

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Jul 17, 2022

In today's focus on Mary and Martha, we explore how listening to Jesus is the most important thing we can do as Christians....we are reminded of the shape of God's love and it shapes our actions and gives purpose to our actions.

Introduction: Today’s sermon has been prepared by Pastor Richard, who is currently recovering from Covid. Opening Prayer: Loving Lord, we thank You that You are constantly talking to us. Help us to have open ears and hearts to hear and receive from You. In Jesus name we pray. Amen Today ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42, Psalm 27:4, James 2:14-18, 1 John 4:10-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Let's Talk About Love, # 2 Series

Contributed by Richard Bowman on Jul 26, 2022

The main focus of this sermon is on loving your enemies. Can we do it? Yes we can if we understand the nature of divine love (agape).

LET’S TALK ABOUT LOVE, Part 2 Warsaw Christian Church, (1/18/09) Richard M. Bowman, Pastor Text: 1 John 4:7-12 7 Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. 8 Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-12

Let's Talk About Love, # 1

Contributed by Richard Bowman on Jul 27, 2022

Introduction to the meaning of Christian love (agape)

LET’S TALK ABOUT LOVE, PART 1 Warsaw Christian Church, Richard M. Bowman, Pastor Text:1 John 4:8-12 ¶ Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. 8 Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love. 9 ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:8-12

Fear Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Aug 11, 2022

This sermon explores the many fears that we experience throughout our lives and lives and the Biblical solution to overcoming them.

Sermon Date 08-18-2013 Fear (Chuck Gohn) If you have your Bibles please open them to 1 John 4:7. As you know, we have been going through the sermon series called “Do not conform. Be transformed.” As a refresher, in this series were are exploring the idea that there are various negative ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21, Psalm 90:14, John 3:16, Luke 12:4-5, Romans 8:35-39  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian Church

Kingdom Keys - Micah Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Aug 14, 2023

God’s character is defined by His perfect love for all of His creation

So maybe you’ve heard it said, ‘read your bible’ so you tried and failed. Our hope as leaders is that all of us will pick up God’s word and come to understand the true nature of God. After all, the bible is God’s Word curated over centuries detailing His nature, His will, the meaning of life and ...read more

Scripture: Micah 7:14-20, 1 John 4:7-8, Micah 3:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Great Reasons For Christians To Love One Another Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 14, 2024

1. God commands it (vs. 7). 2. God provides the love we need (vs. 7-8). 3. God demonstrates His love for us (vs. 9-10). 4. God has given us a great obligation to love (vs.11).

Great Reasons for Christians to Love One Another 1 John 4:7-11 Sermon by Rick Crandall Series: The First Epistle of John (Prepared January 14, 2024) (Revised January 23, 2024, with a new outline) BACKGROUND: *One of the greatest themes in the New Testament is for Christians to love other people ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-11

Denomination: Baptist