Sermons on 1 Juan 1:7:

The Truth Hurts, But Here's Help Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 12, 2013

John describes the universal lost condition of humankind and its cure in six short verses, what Paul in Romans takes chapters to develop

The Truth Hurts, But There's Help I John 1:5-10 Introduction Last week, we saw the importance of grounding our faith in Jesus who is both God and human. John wanted us to know that he witnessed with his eyes, ears, and hand the earthly Jesus. This experience had forever changed John, and now he ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Abiding In The Light Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 23, 2016

This text reveals Jesus as the Light of the world. His Light shines in darkness, dispelling the darkness of sin. As the Light reveals needs in our lives, we are responsible to respond to the Light.

Abiding in the Light 1 John 1: 5-10 In our opening passage, John focused on the characteristic of Christ as the Living Word, God revealed to humanity in human form. Christ came to earth as the embodiment of the eternal God. Now he focuses on Christ as the Light of the world. Each of these ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-10

Denomination: Baptist

Walking In Fellowship Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 24, 2016

What does fellowship look like and how does Church fellowship benefit us?

OPEN: Once upon a time (as all good stories begin), a group of people agreed that they should spend each Sunday in the presence of one another. Many were not satisfied with the 6 or 8 hours each week, but also came together each Saturday for several more hours of fellowship.They did not count the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Walking In The Light Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 17, 2015

John encourages Christians to walk in the light and he explains why we are called to do so.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • How many of us were afraid of the dark when we were little? How many of you still are? • In interview, Stephen King, horror author, was asked about daily writing routine. Said only wrote in morning. When asked if ever wrote at night, replied, "Are you ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Walking In The Light Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 12, 2015

Message 2 in 1 John focusing on our need to walk in the light.

“Walking in the Light” I. GOD IS LIGHT A. THE MESSAGE 1:5 John reminded his readers that this message was not his but came directly from the Christ the source of life who eternally existed with the Father and came down to live among men. “This is the message” emphasis on ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-10

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

What If I Sin? Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 12, 2015

Message 3 from 1 John focusing on the remedy for sin - confession.

“What If I Sin?” 1 John 1:7-2:2 I. GOD IS LIGHT A. THE MESSAGE 1:5 John joyfully announced the message he received from Jesus who eternally existed with the Father but became flesh and visibly lived among men. God is light and not one speck of darkness can be found anywhere in ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:7-10

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Does Truth Matter?

Contributed by Lance Hostetter on Feb 3, 2013

This sermon discuss three important ways to proclaim the truth to our culture today.

Message for Feb. 03, 2013 “Does Truth Matter?” 1 John 1:1-10 Introduction: Recent US TODAY article about all of the scamers, cheaters and liars that are part of the news.. Lance Armstrong is a cheater. Manti Te’o is a liar. And Beyoncé, it seems, is a pretender. Heck, even Storage Wars is ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Power Of God's Forgiveness

Contributed by James Webster on Feb 5, 2013

This is a short devotion on the power of God to forgive ALL our sin.

“But if we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus Christ His Son cleanses us from ALL sin.” I JOHN 1:7 NKJV (emphasis mine) Is there a particular sin in your past that haunts you more than the others? Is there something ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:7

Denomination: Nazarene

Joy In Fellowship

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jul 13, 2009

I. We Are Made For Companionship II. The Joy of Fellowship: How Does It Show Itself?

We Are Made For Companionship An American missionary was traveling across Korea by train. At a busy station an old man boarded and sat across from Him. The man was Korean and he addressed the American in his native tongue. - The Missionary responded in the only Korean phrase that he knew which ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Stumbling In The Dark.

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jul 30, 2009

➊ Things to Know 1. LIFE 2. FELLOWSHIP 3. JOY ➋ Conditional 1. OBEY 2. BELIEVE 3. REPENT

- Seems a couple got themselves a new Jeep Cherokee for Christmas and drove it to visit relatives in Michigan. The guys decided to do that male bonding ritual of duck hunting. So they load up the Cherokee with decoys, food, beer, guns, warm clothes, etc., and head off for the lake. Now it’s a ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Walking In The Light Series

Contributed by Tim Diack on May 20, 2013

John is going to share the things he’s heard from Jesus and he’s going to start with an understanding of who God is. God is light and in Him is no darkness at all. What does this mean for us?

Walking In The Light - 1 John 1:5-2:2 - May 19, 2013 Series: That We May Know – Life With Jesus - #2 We are going to continue with our series from 1 John this morning, but before we get into those verses I’m going to invite you to turn with me to another of John’s writings; ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-7

Denomination: *other

A Cleansing Fellowship Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 8, 2012

If we are walking with God we must live in God’s light. A redemptive joyful fellowship is only possible as we abide or walk in God’s light. If we will live in God’s light, the blood of Jesus Christ will continually cleanse us from all sin.

1 JOHN 1: 5-7 [LIFE, LIGHT & LOVE SERIES] A CLEANSING FELLOWSHIP [Last week if you remember I spoked about establishing fellowship with God.] All Christian fellowship originates in God. To have fellowship with God opens the door to fellowship with the brethren. The right kind of ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Truth Vs. A Lie

Contributed by Dale Rebarchik on Jan 1, 2013

God Himself came in the flesh to shine light into the darkness so that all might see the truth.

The Truth vs. A Lie Scripture: 1 John 1:1-10 Introduction: God is all knowing (Omniscience); God is present everywhere (Omnipresence); and He is all-powerful (omnipotent). Christ, the Son of God came in the flesh, He was 100% man, but He was also 100% God. Jesus Christ has always existed and ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Walking In The Light Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 25, 2021

If we walk in the light we have fellowship with God, but if we do not, we have neither fellowship with God nor forgiveness of sin.

John has made it perfectly clear that Christians are still sinners even as saints, and that to claim that one is without sin is to call God a liar. He is not defending sin, but warning against a false kind of perfectionism. The Gnostics attained their perfection by simply denying that anything ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:7

It's Paid For

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Nov 23, 2020

Theme: Gifts of Salvation Title: It’s Paid For! This sermon shares three amazing gifts the LORD has paid for all of us – 1. He has paid for our forgiveness 2. He has paid for our Healing 3. He has paid for our Deliverance

Scripture: Romans 6:5-23; 1 John 1:5-10 Theme: Gifts of Salvation Title: It’s Paid For! This sermon shares three amazing gifts the LORD has paid for all of us – 1. He has paid for our forgiveness 2. He has paid for our Healing 3. He has paid for our Deliverance INTRO: Grace and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:5-23, 1 John 1:5-10, Isaiah 53:4-5

Denomination: Nazarene