Sermons on 1 San Juan 4:9:

Giving Love To Get Love

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 1, 2002

"Love One Another" is repeated again and again throughout the pages of the New Testament. Why dwell so heavily on this command when it would seem there is so much more to learn about God?

OPEN: "That’s marvelous, having a lion and monkey in the same cage," said the visitor to a small zoo. "How do they get along?" "Okay, usually," answered the zookeeper. "Occasionally they have a disagreement, and we have to get a new monkey." APPLY: Now, why do they need to get a new monkey? ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Perpendicularity: Proof Of The Fellowship Series

Contributed by Gary Kins on Nov 2, 2002

The qualities of a believer that demonstarte that they are part of The Fellowship.

Perpendicularity: Proof of the Fellowship -- 1 John 4:1-21 Introduction: 1. Strange English word: Perpendicularity -- Moral Uprightness, Being of one kind, class or group; close association. 2. Common Greek word: KOINONIA -- To have in common A. Old English word: Fellowship -- The state of ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Reminders And Principles Of Love

Contributed by Dana Chau on Mar 18, 2002

Discover the keys to love: Source, Sacrifice, Succession and Security.

We continue with our study in 1 John 4, beginning this morning with verse 7 and ending with verse 21. If you remember, John interrupted his own teaching on love as the mark of a true Christian, and he inserted the qualification of having the Spirit of God. This morning, we will look at some ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: *other

Because He First Loved Me Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on Aug 28, 2006

7th in the "Love Notes" series. Examines the source and value of Christian Love.

There’s an old story about a preacher who kept preaching the same message week after week. When he was finally questioned about it he replied “Well you haven’t started following this one yet.” In fact that story has some grounding in History with the preacher in question being John Himself. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God Is Love Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Sep 18, 2006

God’s love is complete when it is reproduced in us. God’s love generates our love. When we love, we show that we are living in the Light.

Sermon Series on First John, “Collecting Evidence of Faith”...“God is Love” I John 4:7-21 -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts C.S. Lewis suggested that God’s love for us is a much safer subject to consider than our love for others. On this Sunday ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: Congregational

Living Life From The Overflow

Contributed by Jess Bousa on Sep 18, 2006

In order to live life out of the overflow of our relationship with God, we must love one another habitually, connect with God daily, and reflect on the depths of God’s love regularly.

Introduction: There was a Christian marriage counselor who was known for bringing restoration to those who were on the verge of divorce. His nick name was “The Love Doctor.” He always had the right scriptures to say and advice to give. What made him so good at his job wasn’t the degree’s he had ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Love

Contributed by Carl Allen on Oct 4, 2006

With humanity so confused about love, who is to say what love is? The answer is God! One of the simplest and yet most profound definitions of love is found in 1 John 4: "God is love."

READ 1 John 4:7-21 "God is love" ought to fill our hearts with warmth and hope. But we need to understand this rightly. "God is love" does not mean, that "love is God." It has accurately been said that "love does not define God, but God defines love." Love in modern society bears no resemblance ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: Baptist

Mother's Love

Contributed by Bill Butsko on May 12, 2006

This message illustrates the characteristics of a mother.

Scripture Reading: I John 4:7-21 Message: “Mother’s Love” Text: “God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in him” (I John 4:16). Introduction: We were all created by God and brought into this world through one called “Mother”. Each one of us has an earthly mother and an ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: Christian Church

Restoring The Cars

Contributed by Michael Trask on May 15, 2006

This wonderful section of scripture on the Love of God and our Love for others is explained by way of an extended analogy. God is like a "car guy" who sees a "classic" in a rust bomb. We must have the same eyes when we consider others.

Have you ever known one of those guys who are into restoring cars? Most of us do. They scour the junkyards and the abandoned farmsteads of the midwest looking for old wrecks. When you we see a dilapidated old rust bomb sitting out in a field with weeds growing through the rusty ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Showing Love

Contributed by Greg Johnson on Feb 15, 2007

Some have difficulty showing love, but not those that have been born of God. They are the beloved. They have experienced the love of God and His love shows through them.

Showing Love By Greg Johnson February 14, 2007 http://www.LovingGodFellowship.org 1 John 4:7-11 How did you show your love today? With this being Valentine’s day, many gave and received gifts; chocolate, flowers, cards…. Some have difficulty showing love, but not those that have been born of ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love One Another

Contributed by Sam Peters on Feb 28, 2007

A message to a contemporary service on loving God and neighbor

Love One Another 1 John 4:7-12 7 Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. 8 Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love. 9 This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-12

Foundational Love Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Feb 28, 2007

The beloved John, being led by the Holy Spirit of Christ gives us a powerful truth to guide ourselves by as we look to the Word of God for instructions on living out “Foundational Love.”

Turn your Bibles to 1 John 4:7-12 Title: Foundational Love Theme: Truths to Grasping God’s Love Series: The One Anothers in Scripture Introduction: The Word of God gives us at least 34 passages of Scriptures to govern ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God The Father And Today's Father

Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Mar 2, 2007

A comparison of our Compassionate Heavenly Father and our father’s today.

God the Father and Today’s Father 1 John 4:8-10 Psalms 1 1. God created man. A. God created man from the dust of the earth – Gen. 2:7 B. God created man in his own image – Gen. 1:27 C. God created man with a body, soul and spirit – 1Thess. 5:23 2. God gave man privileges ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

A God Who Gives

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Dec 26, 2007

God loves and He gave. When He gave, He gave sacrificially and willingly. We are to love those whom God loves. Let us learn to give sacrificially and willingly.

God is a giver. • “For God so loved the world that He gives His only Son Jesus…” GOD LOVES AND HE GAVE God gives because He first loves. It is out of love for you that He gives. • We can’t see love, but when God gives, we see it. • You are loved, whether you know it or not. You are important to ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:9-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Love One Another

Contributed by Christopher Nerreau on Dec 27, 2007

Today we will look at: 1. Johns Call To Love One Another 2. Jesus Example of Love For One Another 3. God’s Promises to those who Love One Another

Sermon Title: Love One Another Sermon Date: 12/27/2007 By: Dcn. Chris Nerreau INTRODUCTION What is the key ingredient to a healthy, strong, vibrant church? Is it theology? Is it prayer? Is it good teaching and preaching or the sacraments? Again, what is the backbone if you will of a healthy ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: Orthodox