Sermons on 1 John 5:1-8:

The Lord Takes Us To Obedience School Series

Contributed by Peter Schmidt on Nov 20, 2003

There are different ways to "encourage" obedience. As we study Christ’s Active and Passive Obedience, God teaches us obedience to the Law through the Gospel.

The Second Sunday of Easter I John 5:6a The philosophy for dog obedience training has changed quite a bit in the last few decades. It used to be that many dog obedience schools operated by teaching the dog, “you better obey me, because I’m your master. And if you don’t obey me, bad things will ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:6

Denomination: Lutheran

Essentials Of An Overcoming Life Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Dec 4, 2003

Four Key things for living a life radically different from the world

Essentials for an Overcoming Life 1 John 5:1-5 1. Turn with me to 1 John 5 as we get back into our study of 1 John. Some time back I shared the difference between flying and flying. Track in KC area when the Blue Angels took off from a nearby airport and began to practice for an upcoming air ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-5

Overcome The World

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 15, 2003

Abraham Lincoln wrote in his diary during the worst part of the civil war: "Without Christ I cannot succeed. With Christ I cannot fail." "For whatever is born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that overcomes the world, even our faith. Wh

Overcome the World (I John 5:4,5) Abraham Lincoln wrote in his diary during the worst part of the civil war: "Without Christ I cannot succeed. With Christ I cannot fail." Quote: "The reason why many fail in battle is because they wait until the hour of battle. The reason why others succeed is ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:4-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Source Of Life Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Jul 15, 2005

Jesus the source of life

The Source of Life 1 John 5:1-12 May 30, 2004 1 John 5:1 (NIV) Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ is born of God, and everyone who loves the father loves his child as well. Born of God  Requires belief  Completing trusting  Complete surrender  Love for ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Highway To Life

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Aug 5, 2005

This sermon was presented at a funeral service on how we overcome the world - the world of temporary setbacks and trouble.

¡§The Highway to Life¡¨ Scripture: 1 John 5:1-5 Text: For everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith. (verse 4) Having been a trucker, I¡¦m sure Ray has travelled more highways than we can imagine. I would bet though that no route ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-5

Denomination: Salvation Army

Victim Or Victor

Contributed by James May on Sep 7, 2005

We can choose to either be a victim of the hurricane Katrina disaster, or we can choose to overcome our circumstances and be a victor in Christ.

Victim or Victor? By Pastor Jim May 1 John 5:4, "For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith." It is hard to write a sermon based upon anything else but the disaster from hurricane Katrina right now. I don’t apologize for ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Who Is He That Overcometh The World?

Contributed by Walter Pankow on Apr 6, 2004

A sermon on overcoming the world and the importance of baptism.

1 John 5:4-10a. October, 1927. Vol. 1. Page 47. Shortly before our Lord departed this earth, He said to His disciples: “In the world ye shall have tribulation, but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.” A little child sometimes takes courage to cross a seemingly dangerous place by ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:4-10

Denomination: Lutheran

God Is Love

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jun 4, 2004

According to 1 John 4, God is love because His love is personal, proven, perfecting, and preserving. Power Point is avaible, just e-mail me.

If this sermon is helpful to you look for my latest book, “The Greatest Commands: Learning To Love Like Jesus.” Each chapter is sermon length, alliterated, and focuses on the life and love of Jesus. You can find it here: www.amazon.com/gp/product/1606471120 GOD IS LOVE Scott R. Bayles, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21, 1 John 5:1

Denomination: Christian Church

John's News Series

Contributed by Johnny Spencer on Mar 4, 2004

A message that exhorts us to love one another

John’s News 1 John 5:5-13 At the gates of the city they gather, Jacob Ben Hadad has claimed that Saul Ben Calib has stolen his best hoe. Saul Ben Calib says that this is a lie and the hoe was a gift. They argue and almost come to blows until one of the elders sitting in judgement ask if there are ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:5-13

Denomination: Baptist

Faith That Overcomes

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 15, 2004

This is about having faith that overcomes.

There is that guy in Greek mythology, I think, that pushes the boulder up the hill only to have it roll back down. He does this continuously. He pushes the boulder up the hill, and then it rolls back down, over and over and over without end. Doesn’t it feel that sometimes you are pushing a ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-5

Denomination: Wesleyan

Doubts

Contributed by Johnny Small on Jun 23, 2004

Can a person be a Christian and have doubts about their Salvation?

Have you ever had doubts about your salvation? Is it possible to be saved and have doubts? Are you saved and never had doubts? Let’s see what John had to say about the subject and how we can know for sure that we are saved. This book is called “Names and Numbers”. Are your names written in this ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Who Are You Going To Believe? Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Jun 23, 2004

This is perhaps one of the most difficult passages in the New Testament. There is no doubt that this is the most difficult passage in first John. Scholars have debated this passage, commentators have commentated, even some who copied the ancient text of

Who are You going to Believe? 1 John 5:6—12 INTRODUCTION This is perhaps one of the most difficult passages in the New Testament. There is no doubt that this is the most difficult passage in first John. Scholars have debated this passage, commentators have commentated, even some who copied the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:6-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Overcoming Faith

Contributed by Peter Balogun on Jul 2, 2004

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The Bible says whatsoever is born of God has the capability of overcoming. This capability is what the bible calls faith. In other words, there is the overcoming faith inherent in every believer. You have the power to dominate resident in you. I have discovered that everyman has three basic need ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Belief Is More Than Good History

Contributed by Guy Glass on Aug 3, 2004

. Belief is defined as, “a personal relationship established by trust.” When applied specifically to Christ, we are talking about that moment when Christ became more than a historical figure.

BELIEF IS MORE THAN GOOD HISTORY 1 John 5:1-12 INTRODUCTION: Nearly everyone has made makes, or will make a claim to believe in God. There is a saying that says, “There are no atheists in foxholes.” People’s beliefs and ideas differ. Quickly think across the world at the different beliefs and ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Faith Is The Victory Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 7, 2005

Faith is the victory we have from God. We can overcome all with our faith!

INTRODUCTION SLIDE #1 • Life is very tough on us at times. I know there are some here who are having a rough go of it right now, you feel like you are powerless to deal with your situation, you feel defeated. • That is not a good feeling is it? Who wants to feel defeated before they even step out ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ