Sermons on 1 San Juan 4:2:

Putting It To The Test Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 15, 2007

We must put to the test what we hear to determine if it is from God.

Putting It To The Test Text: 1 Jn. 4:1-6 Introduction 1. Illustration: As the Union Pacific Railroad was being constructed, an elaborate trestle bridge was built across a large canyon in the West. Wanting to test the bridge, the builder loaded a train with enough extra cars and equipment to ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

Testing, Testing, 1-2-3 Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 11, 2007

How do we "test the spirits", and what does that say about our identity as God’s people?

Testing, Testing, 1-2-3: 1 John 4:1-6 The People Of God: Studies in 1 John November 6, 2005 Intro: It is good to be back after a couple of weeks vacation, and I really mean that! We had a good time away as a family, enjoyed our trip, and created some great memories. It was good timing for ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Test Every Spirit Series

Contributed by Gregory Neill on May 31, 2007

Lesson 8 in a series of expository lessons from 1 John

Test Every Spirit 1 John 4:1-6 I. Introduction A. Harmonica Lessons 1. A young Texas engineer was sent to Ireland to work for two years. a) He accepted the assignment for the extra money that was needed to put a down payment on a house after his wedding. b) His fiancé remained in Texas to get all ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Battlefield Of Life

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Dec 5, 2007

Life is a battle ground, we must be prepared to face the battle if we live victorously.

The Battle Ground of Life… Am service November 18th 2007 1 John 4:1-6 Introduction Many Christians, don’t realize they are living on a BATTLEFIELD and not a PLAYGROUND! Do you remember the hymn, ONWARD CHRISTIAN SOLDIERS? It goes like this… Onward, Christian soldiers, marching as to war, with ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Litmus Test Of Fellowship Series

Contributed by Brien Sims on Jun 17, 2008

Ask why in today’s world. Make sure what you see and hear is part of what God wants. If it isn’t, don’t have anything to do with it. The Holy Spirit was given to help us with this. We can pass the test with Him.

How many of you really take what the news says at face value? I don’t know about you but I don’t trust the news people any further than I can throw them. Something always seems fishy to me about how they report certain events and how they twist the angle of the news to suit their purpose. If they ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Identifing Traits Of The Believers

Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Jul 20, 2008

Looking at What John would like for us to Behold in this quick 21 verse for the Saints of God.

Identifying Traits of the Believers I John 4:1-21 KJV 7/18/08 Beloved: to…. The Saints, the Believers, the Church, the Loved ones is who John is writing to, to those that know Christ as there Saviour. It is important too understand who the writer is writing to, and how to apply the message that ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Learning To Hear God's Voice Series

Contributed by Randy Hamel on Jul 29, 2008

Sermon looks at 7 tests to see if an impression is from God or not. (Acknowledgement - Rick Warren)

HOW TO HEAR GOD’S VOICE Learning to Hear God’s Voice - Part 3 of 4 I John 4:1-3 (Living Bible) o We’re continuing in our series on How to hear God’s voice. Last week we talked about four ways you can hear God speak. One of the ways is God gives us impressions in our mind. o But if God gives me ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-3

Christ Crucified In Me Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Jul 27, 2007

As Easter approaches, we want to have a better understanding and a deeper revelation of what God did for us at the cross.

Introduction Begin today- focus our hearts on- death/resurrection. As Easter approaches, we want to better understand- have a deeper revelation of- what God did for us. The death/resurrection of Jesus Christ- nice story, an historical fact, but do I understand its significance. 1Jn 4:2-3 2 By ...read more

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

Denomination: Charismatic

Becoming Discerning & Wise Series

Contributed by Scott Brewer on Aug 12, 2007

Discerning what is of God and who is of God is the responsibility of every Christ follower.

An Incarnational, Missional People “Becoming Discerning & Wise” 1 John 4:1-6 How do you feel about tests? Some people like tests and the challenge of proving themselves or showing what they know. Most of us don’t like tests for the fear of looking foolish or ignorant. Recently a college professor ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Burn Series

Contributed by Todd Pugh on Jan 14, 2008

Knowing Jesus is an all consuming, burning passion.

Burn Series: Turn on the Light!!! Christmas Sunday / December 23rd 2007 Intro: Merry Christmas!!! What are you getting for Christmas!? Wow. That’s what this is all about isn’t? Christmas is actually about a gift. On the last day of school before Christmas break, children were bringing ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Being Smart Spiritually Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Mar 22, 2008

Tests of authenticity that prove the validity of Christianity and the failure of other forms of spirituality.

A Muslim heard the good news about Jesus and decided to become a Christian. His Islamic friends asked him, “Why on earth have you done such a thing? What could possibly cause you to leave the religion you grew up with, the faith of your fathers, and turn to following Jesus?” “Well,” he replied, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Are We Listening To True Or False Prophets? Series

Contributed by Danny Nance on Mar 22, 2008

Series on 1 John, this sermon demonstrates how John put the burden of discernment on believers; we have a duty to test the prophets.

Are We Listening to True or False Prophets? — 1 John 4:1-6 True and False exams: you can guess your way to an “A” — a 50-50 chance anyway. It’s so much better when you’ve studied, and know the material. ✦ All kinds of people claim to have a “word” from the Lord. ✧ Explanation: ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

When The World Seems Bigger Than God

Contributed by George Crumbly on Nov 25, 2008

To encourage the reader to apply God’s word when the world appears to be bigger than God

WHEN THE WORLD SEEMS BIGGER THAN GOD by George Crumbly Humphrey UMC 11/09/2008AM I John 4:1-4 I want to talk again about applying God’s word to our lives. We’ve been talking about searching the scriptures for the answers to questions we have today as well as solutions to the problems we are ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-4

Denomination: Methodist

Understanding God's Will For Your Life

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jun 26, 2010

One way to know God's will for your life is to believe His word.

June 27, 2010 Morning Worship Text: 1 John 4:1-7 Subject: Testing the Spirits Title: Understanding God’s Will for Your Life You have heard me talk in the past about George Mueller – a great man of faith from the nineteenth century. George Mueller was a man who knew the word of ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sixteen Signs Of A True Believer Part 7 Series

Contributed by Larry Wilson on Jul 10, 2010

Sermon 11 in the series, "Things that Accompany Salvation." These sermons focus on the Apostle John's evidences of genuine faith as expressed in 1 John. This sermon: The Compatibility Test. Am I hearing the message from God in the messages of men?

Series: Things That Accompany Salvation Hebrews 6:9 But, beloved, we are persuaded better things of you, and things that accompany salvation, though we thus speak. Message 11: Sixteen Signs of a True Believer (Part VII) (2 Cor. 13:5; 1 Jn. 4:1-6) 2 Corinthians 13:5 Examine yourselves, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist