Sermons on 1 John 5:14-21:

The Antidote For Depression

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Mar 6, 2021

There has been an ever-increasing rise of personal individualism that has led to multiple dysfunctional and destructive trends resulting in people either willingly or unwillingly distancing themselves from others and struggling to make meaningful personal connections.

"Then God said, "Let us make human beings in our image, to be like us. They will reign over the fish in the sea, the birds in the sky, the livestock, all the wild animals on the earth, and the small animals that scurry along the ground. So God created human beings in his own image. In the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-27, 1 John 5:18, Psalm 23:6, Ephesians 2:19, Hebrews 10:25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unanswered Prayer (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Feb 28, 2023

God invites us to ask Him, and we will receive (Mat 7:7). But why does He sometimes not answer our prayers? This sermon series explains several possibilities for why God does not grant our prayers.

Three weeks ago, we studied how God invites us to ask Him. Therefore, do not hesitate to ask for something or express our wishes to God. The Lord Jesus said, "Ask, and it will be given to you." (Matthew 7:7). If so, why are there prayers that God does not answer? You may have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7, 2 Corinthians 11:7-9, Psalm 139:13, Matthew 26:39, Luke 9:54-56, 1 John 5:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unanswered Prayer (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Mar 1, 2023

God invites us to ask Him, and we will receive (Mat 7:7). But why does He sometimes not answer our prayers? This sermon series explains several possibilities for why God does not grant our prayers.

We have learned that God invites us to ask Him what we need (Matthew 7:7) because, number one, God wants us to be close to Him; number two, God wants us to always depend on Him; and number three, God wants to show His love to us. When we ask something from Him, we must be ready to get His ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7, 1 John 5:14, Numbers 14:34-35, James 4:3, Deuteronomy 3:25-26, Jeremiah 29:4-7, Galatians 6:7, Deuteronomy 29:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unanswered Prayer (Part 3) Series

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Mar 1, 2023

God invites us to ask Him, and we will receive (Matthew 7:7). But why does He sometimes not answer our prayers? This sermon series explains several possibilities for why God does not grant our prayers.

Prayer is an essential part of the Christian life and an excellent means of communication with our Heavenly Father. We can express our deepest longings, fears, joys, and hopes through prayer, seek God's guidance and help and intercede for others. However, sometimes it seems God is not answering ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7, 1 John 5:14, James 4:3, Psalm 66:18, Isaiah 59:1-2, 1 Peter 3:7, Jonah 3:5-10, Genesis 21:14-19, 1 Kings 21:17-29, Mark 7:24-30  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Alive In Christ Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jul 28, 2022

This sermon focuses on what it means to "die in your sins" as compared to what it means to be "alive in Christ."

Good morning. If you have your Bibles, please open up to John 8:21. As you all know, we have been going through the book of John, and we are almost halfway through it. We have quite a ways to go. You may recall, if you were here last week, we talked about how Jesus was being challenged once ...read more

Scripture: John 8:21-30, 1 John 5:19, John 1:2

Denomination: Christian Church

Faith And Unanswered Prayer Series

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on May 1, 2017

This is the first message in a series on faith. God always answers prayer birthed by faith.

Religion has taught us that God decides whether or not He will answer our prayers. And because we believe that teaching we often end our prayers with “if it be thy will”. In other words, “God, I’m not really sure what your will is in this situation, but I’m going to pray and if my prayer is not ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:4, James 1:17, 1 John 5:14-15, John 11:41-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A God Who Hears: The Power Of Prayer And Love In Psalm 116 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 24, 2024

Psalm 116:1-2 is a beautiful expression of the psalmist’s personal experience with God’s love and attentive ear. These verses reflect a deep and intimate relationship with God, filled with gratitude and confidence in God.

A God Who Hears: The Power of Prayer and Love in Psalm 116 Scripture: Psalm 116:1-2 (NLT) Introduction: Today, we will explore Psalm 116:1-2, a beautiful expression of the psalmist’s personal experience with God’s love and attentive ear. These verses reflect a deep and intimate relationship with ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:1-2, 1 John 5:14, Psalm 34:15, 1 Thessalonians 5:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Final Warning

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Aug 24, 2024

Series on I John

Title: “One Final Admonition” Scripture: I John 5:21 Type: Expository/Series Where: GNBC 8/25/24 Intro: A Newsweek article many years ago (1/31/1983) told about how treasure hunters looking to make a huge profit were stealing rare idols from the Hopi Indian reservation. The worst theft ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sermon On A Double Life

Contributed by William Meakin on Aug 25, 2024

A double life could be considered as a twin existence, or leading the life of a double-minded person who amalgamates two fallacious entities in one, but ensures that both are conspicuously segregated from each other.

Stephanie Klein, an American strategist and consultant once remarked: “If someone wants to lead a double life, they will find a way to do it. And they can promise you things until your nerves unfold and you can finally put up your feet. But it can all be a lie. There are no guarantees, even when ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:29, 1 Corinthians 7:15, Romans 12:2, 1 John 5:14

Who Controls Your World?

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Oct 13, 2024

So many things seem to control our lives. So what, or who, controls your world? Are you at the mercy of something that has a grip on you that keeps you from being who you want to be? Or have you found the answer to what will best give you the peace you are looking for? We all have a choice.

Alba 10-13-2024 WHO CONTROLS YOUR WORLD? I John 5:16-21 Have you ever felt that you were out of control? It seems that is just part of life, doesn't it? A baby will swing its arms and hit its face and not know where it came from. A child wants everything in the store, and the parent ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:16-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Pray?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 31, 2022

Prayer is the key to unlock opportunities according to God's plans and purposes. Good prayer lies down the petition of our needs in the Throne Room of a Mighty God. (Several part lesson)

WHY PRAY? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) Several part lesson. WHY SHOULD WE PRAY? WE HAVE AN IMPERATIVE COMMAND: PRAY ONE FOR ANOTHER… James 5:16 Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16, James 4:3, Matthew 4:16, 1 John 5:14-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Knowing And Following God's Will Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 3, 2023

Jesus Grew in Wisdom and Knowledge, and how did that happen?

Saturday of 2nd Week of Christmas 2023 Many of us, when we lay out our plans for the day or week or year, like New Year’s resolutions, add the tag line, “God willing.” That may be an ancient holdover from paganism, whereby a petitioner at a shrine would make his sacrifice or offering and then say ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:14-21, 1 Timothy 2:4, John 2:1-11, Matthew 18:15-17

Denomination: Catholic

Who Is A Whosoever?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jan 23, 2023

Whosoever is a formal term for "whoever." That means anyone, you, me, the next-door neighbor, some person living in the desert, on an island far from any major continent. Anyone who is listening to and hearing God's Word.

In verses 1-5: When we become a Christian, we become part of God’s family, with other believers as our spiritual siblings, brothers, and sisters. God ascertains who the other relatives are, not us. We are basically called to acknowledge and adore them. We know that if we love God and keep His ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Called To Pray. Study On Prayer And The Lord's Prayer. When To Pray. Part 1

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jan 23, 2023

Part 1: Called to Pray. Study on Prayer and the LORD's Prayer. When to Pray. Drilling down into “The LORD’s Prayer” and the 7 Prayers and Petitions within that JESUS taught the disciples.

2023.01.22 Called to Pray. Study on Prayer and the LORD’s Prayer. When to Pray. William Akehurst, HSWC Called to Pray. Study on Prayer and the LORD's Prayer. When to Pray. PART 1 Scriptures referenced: Matthew 6:5-15; Jeremiah 33:3; 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18; 1 John 5:14-15; Matthew 7:7; ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-15, Jeremiah 33:3, Matthew 7:7, 1 John 5:14-15, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, Luke 22:39-46, Matthew 21:21-22, Mark 11:25, Matthew 6:6, Matthew 18:19-20, Acts 4:24, Acts 4:31, Galatians 4:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ask

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jan 29, 2023

This is a mini sermon I gave after my sermon on "A Spirit-Filled Heart." It looks at our need to ask by faith for the Holy Spirit.

 Ask Watch on YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H0-WNaXKHO4 (128:55 Mark) As I was working through today’s message, I was asking the Lord, what extra word He would have for us to take our study today to the next level. Now, I thought in my own mind that it would be about the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13, John 14:13-14, 1 John 5:14-16

Denomination: Foursquare