Sermons on 1 San Juan 3:20:

Page | 1 1 John, Chapter 3, Commentary Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 7, 2021

Behold, what manner of love The Father hath bestowed upon us, Whole volumes might be written about this without exhausting the extraordinary subject contained in them, namely, the love of God to (for) man.

Jesus-SECOND COMING “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.” (1John: 3:2) Text, 1 John Chapter 3 (KJV) 1 Behold, what manner of love the Father hath ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Our Subjective Spiritual Struggles: They Matter Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 18, 2019

Although many of our struggles as followers of Jesus are with the world, the flesh, and the devil, sometimes they are about monitoring our inner affections and deep seated thoughts.

Our Subjective Spiritual Struggles: They Matter (I John 3:19-24, 4:7-21) 1. Today I begin my message with some comments about modern art. It’s easy to understand modern art. If it hangs on a wall, it’s a painting. If you can walk around it, it’s a sculpture. How many surrealists does it take to ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:19-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Finding Confidence Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 27, 2019

If we obey the great commandment we have confidence before God.

Finding Confidence 1 John 3:19-24 Introduction 1. Illustration: "Faith is deliberate confidence in the character of God whose ways you may not understand at the time" (Oswald Chambers). 2. Most of you know that Tina and I love to go on cruises, but what you may not know is that it took ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:19-24

Denomination: Methodist

Connected & Confident Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 4, 2017

Message provides practical insight on how to increase prayer effectiveness by (1) maintaining a clear conscience (including how we do that) (2) Then staying connected by abiding in Christ daily in our thoughts.

Connected and Confident Prayer 1 John 3:22 11/29/15 We are dealing with the subject of prayer, not as an intellectual exercise, but in a sincere pursuit of relating to our God in such a way that we are effective in our prayers. If we are to become effective in any human endeavor, we must be ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8, 1 John 3:18-24, John 11:41-42, 1 John 3:22

Denomination: Charismatic

What Love Is

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jul 22, 2018

The heart of the gospel is love - God's love expressed through the willing sacrifice of Jesus on the cross four our sins. When embraced, this leads to us living lives of love.

July 22, 2018 Sermon - What Love is - 1 John 3:11-24 There’s a dual purpose to today’s service, and also to my message today. Today we’re continuing in our study of the Letter of 1st John, and it has a lot to say about relationships and about love. And of course the main reason we gather ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:11-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are We Truly Loving Others As We Should? Series

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Aug 27, 2023

The life of grace is the start and the first standard in the heart of a Believer.

Those who have disdain in their hearts for their brother must be deprived of love. Jesus taught that hate is the same as murder. The life of Jesus, eternal life, cannot abide in us if we hate others. Do we detest any of our fellow Christians, or for that matter, anyone else? How can we say that we ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:15-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Living As God's Holy, Consecrated People (Exodus 22:16-30) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Nov 27, 2022

Laws on lying with virgins, bestiality, mistreating orphans, widows, resident aliens, and the poor.

Our passage this morning, Exodus 22:16-30, covers a lot of ground. God has really clear expectations for his people in lots of areas of life. And this passage, covers lots of those areas. So this isn't going to be the kind of sermon that's neat and tidy. But I think what we will read, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 22:16-30, 1 John 3:19-23, 1 Samuel 3:10-14, 1 Samuel 2:12-17

Becoming Whole - From Shadow To Light Series

Contributed by Roberta Karchner on Apr 19, 2024

What if the second half of the Psalm happened there in the darkest valley? The 23rd Psalm teaches us that God is with us, no matter what.

When I was young, one of the early movies I saw was called Pollyanna which was released in 1960 by Disney. I mentioned on Easter that I used to watch the Wonderful World of Disney with my family on Sunday night, and it was there that I saw the movie. For those who have never actually seen the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:16-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

To Live To Give Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 24, 2024

I’ve found over the years that the Lord is constantly turning things upside down. That's the way He gets things rightside up.

Fifth Sunday of Easter 2024 The psalm that we sang or heard just a little while ago, our responsorial today–does anyone remember the first words of the whole psalm in Scripture? It’s Psalm 22. The last time we encountered it this year was during Holy Week. The first words were spoken by Jesus from ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8, 1 John 3:18-24, Acts 9:26-31, Acts 20:35, Matthew 7:1, Psalm 22:26-31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Like Cain Or Like Jesus Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 28, 2024

This is the 8th Sermon in the Series "Be Genuine" from 1 John.

Series: Be Genuine [#8] LIKE CAIN OR JESUS? 1 John 3:11-24 Introduction: In this Series, we have been studying about being a genuine Christian- Being real in our faith. When your faith is genuine, love is evident. Throughout the Bible, love is the characteristic that is necessary to live in a ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:11-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Guilt Game

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Feb 12, 2022

Contrary to popular opinion, for the most part, guilt can be good!

In the Bible, the primary use of the word "guilt" is a legal term that defines humanity's standing before God. Adam's relationship with the Lord dramatically changed after he sinned in the Garden of Eden. For the first time in eternity, the created became afraid of the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:9-12, Ephesians 2:8-9, James 5:16, 1 John 3:19-20, Revelation 21:2, Hebrews 13:5, Romans 8:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Because We Love Him

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Jul 20, 2021

When you are in a relationship, you have obligations. Christians are in a relationship with Christ and with that relationship comes obligations, This message looks at six of them.

Father, we love your presence. We love your presence. We love you Lord and we give you all the glory. You are such a good, good Father. We love you and we give you praise this morning. My grandfather married Doris and I – it will be 44 years in two weeks, July 30 – in a small intimate wedding of ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:4-11, 1 John 2:1-6, Hebrews 5:12, Romans 13:1-9, John 13:1-14, 1 John 4:19, 1 John 4:7-10, 1 John 3:16-24, Colossians 1:9-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love One Another

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 7, 2020

We are called to love one another. we do not always have to agree to love like Christ.

Love one another 1 John 3:11-24 Introduction- Good Morning, As we begin the service this morning, listen to the lyrics to the song “Do it again” from Elevation worship. Walking around these walls, I thought by now they’d fall But you have never failed me yet. Waiting for change to come Knowing ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:11-24

Denomination: Nazarene

Talking With God

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Sep 20, 2017

Prayer is much more than a laundry list of wants; it is a time to talk with and listen to God

Talking with God September 17, 2017 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Prayer is much more than a laundry list of wants; it is a time to talk with and listen to God. Focus Passage: 1 John 3:18-22 Supplemental Passage: You do not have because you do not ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:18-22

Denomination: Baptist

Hatred And The Outworking Of Love.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 26, 2024

Recalling Jesus' commandment to love one another.

HATRED AND THE OUTWORKING OF LOVE. 1 John 3:13-24. “Marvel not” – stop wondering – that the world of the ungodly hates you (1 JOHN 3:13). Abel’s righteousness stood as a rebuke to Cain, and Cain killed him for it (cf. 1 John 3:12). The ones who ‘abide in death’ (1 JOHN 3:14) are identified as ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:13-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational