Sermons on 1 John 4:9-12:

Between Love And Hate Series

Contributed by Darian Catron on Feb 8, 2025

Sometimes to truly understand something, it’s easier to look at and compare it to its exact opposite. What would you say is the exact opposite of love? How about hate? In this Sermon we look at what 1 John says about love and hate.

By a show of hands, who is going for the Chiefs tonight? Who is going for the Eagles? Who could care less? You know, it’s interesting how people can be so passionate for their favorite team in sports. But then I think about how passionate I can be for other things too. Like music. Like art. I ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:20-21, John 13:35, 1 John 4:7-8, 1 John 3:10-18, 1 John 3:11-12, Romans 5:8, 1 John 4:9-12, 1 John 2:2, 1 John 4:19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

This Is Love

Contributed by Larry Grant on Feb 9, 2025

“The defining act of love is revealed solely in the rituals of sacrifice.” by C. Kimble

1 John 4:8-11 THIS IS LOVE February 9, 2025 The Apostle John tells us about a great God with a great love for the world. Let us begin with 1 John this great letter of love. Love is mentioned 46 times in 105 verses. Pastor Crawford Kimble wrote in his book called “Adventures in Love” that, “The ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Loving Your Spouse

Contributed by Akinsanya Adubi on Feb 15, 2025

To love your spouse is not going to be easy, because of so many reasons, but because God is love and He did everything to love us, we have to love our spouse.

LOVE INDEED Valentine Message 2025 I John 4:7-21 (Weymouth New Testament WNT) Dear friends, let us love one another; for love has its origin in God, and every one who loves has become a child of God and is beginning to know God. 8 He who is destitute of love has never had any knowledge of God; ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Go! And Live In Perfect Love - 1 John 4:18 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 22, 2025

Our mighty God, who is love itself. Love is at the very core of the Christian faith. What does it mean to live in the perfect love of God? How does His love drive out fear? Today, we will explore three key truths about God's love.

Go! And Live in Perfect Love Introduction: Today we gather in the presence of our mighty God, who is love itself. Love is at the very core of the Christian faith, and today, we turn to 1 John 4:18 (NLT) for a powerful truth: "Such love has no fear, because perfect love expels all fear. If ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:7, Matthew 14:29-30, Isaiah 41:10, Joshua 1:9, John 14:27, Romans 8:28, 1 John 4:18, Romans 8:15, 2 Timothy 1:7, 1 John 4:19, Romans 5:8, 1 John 4:11, Matthew 5:16, Romans 10:9, Malachi 3:6, Romans 8:38-39, Matthew 13:3-9, Matthew 13:18-23, Matthew 13:23, James 1:22, Matthew 7:16-20, Galatians 5:22-23, John 15:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Loving The Church PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 1, 2024

Emphasizes that as followers of Christ, we are called to embody love, reflecting God's love in our identity and community.

Welcome, dear friends, to this sacred gathering where we come together to seek wisdom and understanding from the Word of God. We are here today to reflect, to learn, and to grow. We are here to strengthen our faith and to deepen our love for God and for each other. Today, we turn our hearts and ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-12

Topics: Valentine's, Series

Appreciating God's Love PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 16, 2024

This sermon explores the profound depth of God's love, urging believers to contemplate, magnify, and find satisfaction in this divine affection.

Good morning, dear friends. As we gather here today, in this sacred space, adorned not with the grandeur of man-made edifices, but with the humble, profound beauty of shared faith, let us turn our hearts and minds toward the boundless love of our Creator. A love so profound, so encompassing, it ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:10-12

Topics: Satisfaction, God's Love

Love Is Important PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 29, 2024

This sermon emphasizes the profound love of God, our relationship with Him, and the call to express this love to others as evidence of His presence.

Good morning, beloved, it is a joy to gather with you once again in the house of our Lord. We have been called together, not by chance or circumstance, but by the divine love of God, a love so profound and so encompassing that it calls us from the corners of our lives into a shared space of worship ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21

Topics: God, Love

Christ The Vine PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 18, 2024

This sermon encourages us to abide in Christ, the divine vine, to establish a baptismal bond with Him, and bear the fruit of love for God's glory.

Good morning, beloved family of God. It's a joy to be standing here, sharing the word of God with you. We are gathered here today, not by chance, not by coincidence, but by divine appointment. We are here to share the bread of life, to drink from the well of salvation, to be nourished and refreshed ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8, Acts 8:26-40, 1 John 4:7-21

Topics: Christ, Vine

John Son Of Thunder 2 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 4, 2025

The Sons of Thunder teach us the importance following Jesus. They demonstrate what it means to be a bold witness for Jesus.

Sermon: John Sons of Thunder 2 by Pastor Michael McCartney Summary of sermon: This sermon titled "Sons of Thunder" emphasizes the significance of following Jesus, showcasing the transformation of the disciples James and John from being known as the "Sons of Thunder" to embodying ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:16-19, Luke 9:54, 1 John 4:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sermon On A Communion In Diversity

Contributed by William Meakin on May 9, 2025

A communion in diversity is said to represent an identity of different persons, groups, or even perspectives coming together from an assortment of cultural ideas or opinions while retaining individual character and personal contribution.

Benedictine Abbot Donato Ogliari, an Italian Catholic prelate once remarked: "The communion that the Holy Spirit builds in the community of believers is not the result of a flat and rigid uniformity. On the contrary, as the Apostle Paul describes using the metaphor of the body, the unity and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:10, Galatians 3:28, 1 John 4:12, 1 Peter 3:8

Thunder And Love Part 2 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 22, 2025

Today we are going to focus – maybe refocus on Love – John was called the apostle of Love and He knew love and truth had to be linked together to be able to live in a world which distorted both love and truth!

Thunder and Love part 2 – John the Apostle of love! Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21: 7 Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. Love – biblical love comes from God Those who love are born of God and they personally know God. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21, John 13:34, Ephesians 3:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pity Party

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jun 16, 2022

How to stop the pity party from Psalm 77; Psalm 77 invites us to look, learn and love Adapted from Eugene Peterson's book, "Where Your Treasure Is"

HoHum: Back in the 60’s there was a singer named Lesley Gore who recorded, “It’s My Party.” The lyrics were written by Seymour Gottlieb, a freelance songwriter. The song lyrically portrays the discomfort of a teenage girl at her birthday party when her boyfriend Johnny disappears, only to return ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:30, Psalm 119:71, Psalm 136:12, 1 John 4:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

The Power Of Love SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 8, 2023

Winning over our friends, family, and neighbors to the Lord doesn't come from telling them to change their ways. It comes from following Jesus' command to love others as we love ourselves.

How can we win over our friends, family, and neighbors to the Lord? It's not by pointing out their faults or telling them how to change their lives. Instead, it's by embodying what Jesus taught us: to love others as we love ourselves. Love is a powerful force that can transform lives. In 1 John ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-10

Topics: Love, Faith

Stop The Chariot

Contributed by Reggie Corfield on Apr 26, 2024

The harvest is ready but the laborers are few! We haven't much time left to bring the lost sheep into the Lord's fold. If we truly love him, we should be about the Father's business.

How many of you love St. Peter jokes? Here is one which I hope ties into our message for this morning. It goes like this: A man arrives at the gates of heaven. St. Peter asks, "Denomination?" The man says, "Methodist." St. Peter looks down his list, and says, "Go to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40, 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: Anglican