Sermons on 1 San Juan 5:19:

Provoking Thoughts From 1 John (16 Of 16)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 10, 2022

In a previous message we learned the apostle John had witnessed several undeniable proofs that Jesus was indeed the Son of God, Savior of the world.

. No wonder, when he saw Jesus walking on the shore one day, he said, (John 1:29,34-36), “The next day John seeth Jesus coming unto him, and saith, Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world....And I saw, and bare record that this is the Son of God. Again the next day after ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:11-21

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus' Victory Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 16, 2024

This is the 11th Sermon in the Series "Be Genuine" from 1 John.

Series: Be Genuine [#11] JESUS’ VICTORY 1 John 5:1-21 Introduction: Do you like to win? Of course you do! We all like to win. So why do Christians walk around defeated all the time? Does God want us to be beat down with our heads hanging low? Jesus Christ has won the victory! 1 John ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Who Controls Your World?

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Oct 13, 2024

So many things seem to control our lives. So what, or who, controls your world? Are you at the mercy of something that has a grip on you that keeps you from being who you want to be? Or have you found the answer to what will best give you the peace you are looking for? We all have a choice.

Alba 10-13-2024 WHO CONTROLS YOUR WORLD? I John 5:16-21 Have you ever felt that you were out of control? It seems that is just part of life, doesn't it? A baby will swing its arms and hit its face and not know where it came from. A child wants everything in the store, and the parent ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:16-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sermon On An Outlook On Life

Contributed by William Meakin on Oct 29, 2024

An outlook on life is defined as a person’s way of understanding and thinking about their individual existence.

Betty White, an American actress and comedian once remarked: "It's your outlook on life that counts. If you take yourself lightly and don't take yourself too seriously, pretty soon you can find the humor in our everyday lives. And sometimes it can be a lifesaver." 1 John 3:1-2 ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:23, 1 John 5:19, Ephesians 1:21, Job 8:21

Keep Yourself From Idols Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Aug 13, 2024

In the first century idols were an all-pervasive and normal aspect of society which could be a spiritual distraction for Christians. Today we need to be just as much on our guard against the idols of this age.

You can listen to this sermon at https://www.npbc.org.au/podcasts/media 1 John 5:21 “Keep Yourself From Idols” In the first century AD, when people wrote letters, there was a pretty standard approach in the way the letters were structured – including the structure you used to finish your letter. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:13-21, 1 John 5:21

Denomination: Baptist

Assurance Leads To Confidence

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Aug 17, 2024

Series on I John

Title: “Assurance Leads to Confidence” Scripture: I John 5:13-19 Type: series Where: GNBC 8-18-24 Intro: nearly 100 yrs ago, in LA, there was a person called the “Human Fly.” This man ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:13-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

And We Know

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Sep 27, 2025

There are certain things that only the born again can know.

And We Know I John 5:18-20 Intro. In knowing Jesus there are certain things that we KNOW. - Things we don’t have to figure out or work through. - Things that only the born again know. - We KNOW the Son of God is come. 1 John 5:20 - And he has giving us an ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:18-20, John 16:13, John 14:6, Romans 6:6-14, Ephesians 2:1-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Little Children, Keep Yourselves From Idols

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 2, 2025

Why does John end his frst epistle with a warning against idolatry?

Little Children, Keep Yourselves from Idols 1 John 5:18–21 NKJV We know that whoever is born of God does not sin; but he who has been born of God keeps himself, and the wicked one does not touch him. We know that we are of God, and the whole world lies under the sway of the wicked one. And we ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:18-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sermon On The War Of The Worlds

Contributed by William Meakin on Jan 31, 2025

War is primarily defined as a state of armed conflict between separate countries or secular groups within a particular country.

In his science fiction novel entitled: “The War of the Worlds” published in 1898, the renowned English author Herbert George Wells (H. G. Wells) remarked: “No one would have believed in the last years of the nineteenth century that this world was being watched keenly and closely by intelligences ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12, James 4:4, 1 John 5:19, 1 Peter 5:8

1 John 5:13-21 Series

Contributed by Zak Saenz on May 15, 2025

1 John 5:13-21

1 John 5:13-21 13 These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God. “Ye have eternal life” Now we have to understand first this is for the believer obviously, but does ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:13-21, Matthew 7:21-23, John 10:28-30

Denomination: Bible Church

The Legacy Of Truth Series

Contributed by Larry Grant on Feb 11, 2024

A legacy is something that is passed on, such as faith, ethics, core values, assets, character, reputation, or life. A legacy can be the sum of a person's accomplishments, actions, and values that resonate with others. John teaches we must leave a legacy of truth.

1 John 5:18-21 (NKJV) “The Legacy of Truth” February 11, 2024 INTRO: A legacy is something passed down from the past, such as from an ancestor or predecessor. A legacy is something that is passed on, such as faith, ethics, core values, assets, character, reputation, or life. A legacy can be the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:18-21

Denomination: Baptist

God's Parting Priorities In 1 John Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Feb 16, 2024

God wants us... 1.To call on Him with confidence (vs. 13-15). 2. To learn the limits of His patience (vs. 16-17). 3. To live in obedience to Him (vs. 18-21).

God's Parting Priorities in 1 John 1 John 5:13-21 Sermon by Rick Crandall Series: The First Epistle of John (Prepared February 16, 2024) BACKGROUND: *This is the last message in our series on the first epistle of John. Most of you know that one of God's biggest priorities here is for ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

A Eulogy For A Young Person Who Died Of A Drug Overdose

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 28, 2024

Perhaps this can help those trying to come up with something to say in devastating circumstances.

A Eulogy for a Young Person Who Died of a Drug Overdose God brought Ware and Maggie Hart to Red Bank United Methodist Church in Chattanooga, TN a year or two before the Pandemic, and we immediately became close. Ware is the only person who has ever referred to me as Rabbi. At Ware’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:16-21

Denomination: United Methodist

The Devil Is In The Details – No, Really! (Spiritual Warfare)

Contributed by Gordon Brownlee on Jun 20, 2025

Spiritual powers have away of misleading us in life due to an original contract with man in the garden. Yet authority in Christ rectifies that in numerous ways.

Prior to the fall and possibly before the earth was actually perfected, God was forced to bring judgment upon an angelic creature who sought to raise himself up as equal with God. He is known by many names, all of which describe various aspects of his character, but for now we will simply refer to ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:19, Matthew 28:18, Colossians 2:15, John 17:11

Denomination: *other

If You Know (Iykyk)

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Jun 21, 2025

So much of our modern communications are written in abbreviations. One of the key words of 1 John is "know". (also love, and believe). This message is built around the things John said we could (and should know. I'll use a Keynote presentation (Powerpoint) available upon request.

If You Know (IYKYK) 1 John 5:18-21 Intro. Today in social media (Facebook etc) and texting many use little abbreviations Do you know what these mean? LOL (Laughing out Loud) ROFL (Rolling on Floor Laughing) FYI (For Your Information) IMHO (In my Humble Opinion) SMH (Shaking my ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-5, 1 John 3:2, 1 John 3:14, 1 John 5:2, 1 John 5:13, 1 John 5:14-15, 1 John 5:18-20, Ephesians 2:1-5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist