Sermons on 1 San Juan 3:1:

Greatly Appreciated

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Sep 27, 2020

With social distancing, we've appreciated things like Face Time and Zoom. When businesses started opening up people appreciated them more than ever. But we shouldn't need separation in order to show appreciation.

GREATLY APPRECIATED To appreciate means to value something or somebody highly. On Wednesday night I asked, 'what have you come to appreciate more since COVID started'. Based on some of the answers it was clear that people are most appreciative of people and the things that helped them to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:17, Romans 16:3-5, Psalm 51:10-12, Ecclesiastes 2:24-26, 1 John 3:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What A (Resurrected) Body!

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Sep 30, 2020

There is a verse in the Bible that tells us that when Jesus returns "we shall be like Him; for we shall see Him as He is". In what ways will we be like Him? In what ways will we NOT be like Him?

What A (Resurrected) Body! Titus 3:3-5 “At one time we too were foolish, disobedient, deceived and enslaved by all kinds of passions and pleasures. We lived in malice and envy, being hated and hating one another. “But when the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, He saved us, not ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-18, Revelation 2:11, Revelation 20:14-15, Daniel 12:2, Philippians 3:21, 1 Corinthians 15:50-55, 1 Corinthians 15:35-44, 1 John 3:2, 1 John 3:8, 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18, Hebrews 9:28, Acts 1:11, Matthew 24:42-44, Matthew 11:28-30, 1 John 3:1-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Children Of God Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 26, 2021

If it is a noble birth to be born of a king, what is it to be born of the King of Kings?

When I was a student at Bethel, Lavonne and I were invited as honorary guests to a banquet held each year for students near the top of their graduating class in the colleges and law schools of St. Paul. I was delighted with this opportunity, and it was with a real sense of satisfaction that I put ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-2

'what Shall We Look Forward To When Jesus Returns?'

Contributed by Tony Abram on Sep 28, 2018

'What shall we look forward to when Jesus returns?' 1 John 3:2 Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is.

'What shall we look forward to when Jesus returns?' 1 John 3:2 Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is. I. Now, we are the children of God. A. It is wonderful now ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-5, John 1:12

Joab And Absalom Series

Contributed by John Dixon on Oct 7, 2018

We are all guilty of rebellion against God either in our Actions or Attitudes so we all need Jesus' family reunion.

1 John 3 (NASB) 3 See how great a love the Father has bestowed on us, that we would be called children of God; and such we are. For this reason the world does not know us, because it did not know Him.2 Beloved, now we are children of God, and it has not appeared as yet what we will be. We know that ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-3, 2 Samuel 12:22-23

Denomination: Christian Church

The Reunion Of Saints

Contributed by Jonathan Meyer on Nov 7, 2016

On All Saints Day, we join in a family celebration made possible by our Triune God. All Saints Day is not a day of mourning the dead, but a day of celebrating the life we have in Christ, and a chance to look ahead at the joys before us!

Some kids were outside at recess playing on the school playground, as kids do. And, as kids do, they began teasing one another. But the thing is, kids, you know, when they’re teasing, don’t always have a good understanding of how far is too far. And so, these kids start to pick ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-3

Denomination: Lutheran

My Anticipated State

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Jul 14, 2015

The power of anticipation is often neglected among the people of God. But we should live in anticipation of God's promises everyday of our lives.

Introduction: Before we began to talk about heaven; let’s consider our anticipated state. What will we be like? How will we look? How old will we be? Will we know each other? I. We will have a Resurrected or Translated ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

To Be Like Jesus Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 12, 2013

Thomas a Kempis wrote a famous book called :The Imitation of Christ". Good idea. What does this text teach about it?

To Be Like Jesus 1 John 3:1-6 Exposition of the Text Verse 1: See what kind of love the Father has given to us that we should be called children of God, and we are. Wherefore the world does not know us because it did not know Him. “What kind of love” here has the meaning of ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Identity In Christ PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 27, 2023

Explores our identity as God's children, the sufficiency of His grace, and our call to live godly lives as new creations in Christ.

Good morning, beloved in Christ! It's a beautiful day, isn't it? A day to gather together, to celebrate the goodness of our Lord, to bask in His grace, and to grow in His wisdom. It is a day for us to come together as a family, a family not bound by blood but by the love of our Father in Heaven. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:19, 2 Corinthians 9:8, 1 John 3:1, 2 Corinthians 5:17

Topics: Identity, Guesswork

The Glory We Have Been Given

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Oct 6, 2025

Jesus said the glory You have given Me, I have given them. We will explore what that means for us.

The Glory We Have Been Given PPT 1 message title PPT 2 text John 17:22 "The glory which You have given Me I have given to them, that they may be one, just as We are one; What was the glory given to Jesus that we also have been given? If you grasp this today it will be of great benefit to you ...read more

Scripture: John 17:22, 1 John 3:1, Romans 8:30, John 1:14, Luke 3:22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Hound Of Heaven Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on Oct 13, 2025

No matter how far we run or how many times we fall, God’s steadfast love pursues us, rescues us, helps us, anchors us, and never lets us go—and our changed lives become the greatest sermon we can ever preach.

### **Introduction** Video Ill.: Golf Buddies - The Skit Guys We’ve been walking together through The Gospel According to Peanuts — discovering how Charles Schulz used the simple, everyday world of Charlie Brown and friends to point to deep spiritual truths. Each week, we’ve unpacked a piece of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:9, Galatians 1:4, Psalm 46:1, Hebrews 6:16-20, Romans 8:35, Romans 8:37-39, 1 John 3:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Angels Long To See Series

Contributed by Charles Payne on Oct 24, 2025

Heaven marvels not at angels, but at the miracle of grace — because the redeemed will one day stand in a glory the angels will only witness, never experience.

WHAT ANGELS LONG TO SEE Why Heaven Is Astonished by Our Salvation (1 Peter 1:12) ________________________________________ PROLOGUE — A MISCONCEPTION THAT DIMINISHES GLORY We have all heard the phrase at a funeral: “Heaven gained another angel.” It sounds gentle. Comforting. Poetic. But it is ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-2, 1 Peter 1:2, 2 Peter 2:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sermon # 37 - The Father's Love Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jul 18, 2025

The love that God the Father demonstrated when He sent His only begotten Son Jesus into this world is unfathomable. It’s this love of God that saved us, protects us, provides for our needs, trusts and accepts us in spite of all our faults and failings.

For our meditation today let me highlight this verse from 1 John 3:1, “See how much the Father has loved us! His love is so great that we are called God's children—and so, in fact, we are.” (GNB) Can you imagine the amazing love God the Father has lavished on us, that we have the wonderful ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1, Hebrews 11:7, Romans 8:32, 2 Samuel 13:39, 2 Samuel 15:7-9, Philemon 1:10, Philemon 1:15-16, Philemon 1:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Our Love For Christ

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Jul 28, 2025

There is a huge difference between enjoying a person who gives gifts and enjoying the gifts instead of the person. God is our all satisfying treasure and Father and Friend and Savior.

Our Love for Christ Grace to you peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Today I want to explain how we can deepen “Our Love for Christ.” A personal relationship with Christ is a transformative connection with Jesus Christ, characterized by faith, trust, intimacy, and a commitment to ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Go! And Walk To Please God – Psalm 147:11 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 31, 2025

A Call to Live a Life that Brings Joy to Our Heavenly Father - Is God pleased with your walk? Not your Sunday best, not your public worship, but your walk—your daily life, your private moments, your thoughts and intentions?

Go! And Walk to Please God A Call to Live a Life that Brings Joy to Our Heavenly Father Introduction: "The Lord is pleased with those who fear him, those who rely on his unfailing love." – Psalm 147:11 (NLT) Church, let me ask you something personal and powerful: Is God pleased with ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:16-19, Hebrews 11:5-6, Genesis 5:24, Jude 1:14-15, Romans 8:6-8, Romans 6:9, Acts 2:38, Romans 7:25, Romans 8:16-17, Luke 15:7, Psalm 147:11, Matthew 17:5, John 8:29, Hebrews 13:21, Matthew 5:48, Luke 22:42, 1 Thessalonians 2:4, 1 John 3:1, Psalm 145:2-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal