Sermons on 1st John:

Finding Direction Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jul 14, 2004

What happens when something goes wrong - does it mean you are bad? What happens when you think you’ve heard God and things don’t work out - does it mean you didn’t hear right? Paul answers both questions in this 1st chapter.

For more Bible Studies go to: www.LivingWatersWeb.com Most Christians fall under two common misconceptions. The first is that when bad things happen, it means something has gone wrong or that I’ve done something wrong. The second is that when I’m hearing the voice of God to direct me, things will ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:1-18

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Why People Fail As Christians

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 24, 2011

Some fail to hang on when they start to church

WHY PEOPLE FAIL AS CHRISTIANS 1. 1 Peter 3:21 The like figure whereunto even baptism doth also now save us (not the putting away of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God,) by the resurrection of Jesus Christ: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:21

Denomination: Baptist

If God Is For Us...

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Mar 23, 2020

It's nice to know when someone's got your back. It's comforting to know that someone is by your side. In Romans 8, Paul talks about God this way. In today's passage, we'll see what it means to know that God is for us. If God is for us then what?

IF GOD IS FOR US... Rom. 8:28-39 It's nice to know when someone's got your back. It's comforting to know that someone will be by your side. And it helps to know that someone is there for us. In Romans 8, Paul talks about God this way. In today's passage, we'll see what it means ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-39, Romans 5:3-4, 1 John 2:1, Romans 8:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Main Thing

Contributed by Cleveland B. Bishop on Sep 6, 2011

“The Main Thing” is a sermon which assumes you have placed your faith in Jesus the Christ as your Savior & Lord and eagerly desire to live a life that is pleasing to God. It is also for those who want to know what true Christianity is really all about.

THE MAIN THING C. Bishop For the [true] love of God is this: that we do His commands [keep His ordinances and are mindful of His precepts and teaching]. And these orders of His are not irksome (burdensome, oppressive, or grievous). 1 John 5:3 (AMP) I want to impress on your mind that God says we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:35-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Kangaroo Court Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 11, 2017

A study of the Gospel of John 18: 28 – 40

John 18: 28 – 40 Kangaroo Court 28 Then they led Jesus from Caiaphas to the Praetorium, and it was early morning. But they themselves did not go into the Praetorium, lest they should be defiled, but that they might eat the Passover. 29 Pilate then went out to them and said, “What accusation do ...read more

Scripture: John 18:28-40

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Dead Man Walking Series

Contributed by Jeff Kennedy on Sep 9, 2009

John tells us about Jesus raising Lazarus back to life. What does John want us to know about Jesus from this story?

Video Clip: Princess Bride, “Mostly Dead” Connect: Today, in American society, we are obsessed with avoiding death. In the last 10 or fifteen years we have seen unthinkable advances in science and medicine – all of which are designed to makes our lives easier, to make us healthier, to correct ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-46

Denomination: *other

Grow Spiritually In 2010

Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Jul 31, 2010

• We discussed last week that this is the year of God’s completeness of order. Today we need to make the 1st steps to ensure we meet our God Goals we set last week. Our goals can be met when we grow spiritually. • Salvation is just the beginning of a r

Introduction • We discussed last week that this is the year of God’s completeness of order. Today we need to make the 1st steps to ensure we meet our God Goals we set last week. Our goals can be met when we grow spiritually. • Salvation is just the beginning of a relationship ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Better By Far Series

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jan 5, 2012

It's far better than life, home, friends, health, food, music, love, better than ANYTHING! Heaven is better than 1st kiss, a great steak, sex, pampered at spa, wealth, power, sports car, or even the love of grand kids! (Heb 11:13-16 & Phil 1:23)

Heaven is a believer’s better country It's far better than life, home, friends, health, food, music, love, better than ANYTHING! Heaven is better than 1st kiss, a great steak, sex, pampered at spa, wealth, power, sports car, or even the love of grand kids! (Heb 11:13-16 & Phil 1:23) The ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

When Jesus Cleans House Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 5, 2020

This is the 5th sermon in the Light And Life series from the Gospel of John.

Series: Light And Life [#5] WHEN JESUS CLEANS HOUSE John 2:12-25 Introduction: After Jesus had performed His 1st miracle, I want you to see what He did. John 2:12 (NIV) 12 After this he went down to Capernaum with his mother and brothers and his disciples. There they stayed for a few days. ...read more

Scripture: John 2:12-25

Denomination: Baptist

Love Is Basic But The Greatest

Contributed by Rev. Mike Willard on Mar 14, 2009

This sermon is about getting back to the basics of being a Christian and one area is love.

LOVE IS BASIC BUT THE GREATEST Last week we looked at getting back to the basics of Christianity. Staying with that theme in mind today, love must be included in getting back to those basics. Yes, I have spoke on love twice since 2007, but we will take al little different approach to the most ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Hosanna To The King Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 3, 2020

As the King came to die, He did so: 1) At the Proper Moment (John 12:12a), 2) With the Passionate Multitude (John 12:12b-13), 3) In the Predicted Manner (John 12:14-15), and 4) To the Perplexity of His Men (John 12:16).

John 12:12-16 [12] The next day the large crowd that had come to the feast heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem. [13] So they took branches of palm trees and went out to meet him, crying out, "Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord, even the King of Israel!" [14] And ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-16

Denomination: Other

Christian Confidence Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jun 15, 2022

John explicitly tells us why he wrote his gospel and why he wrote this letter of 1 John. In fact John the beloved disciple of Jesus says he wrote the Gospel of John so that believers in Christ might have confidence in their eternal life found in Jesus.

Confidence in Christ 1 John 5:11-13 John is the apostle we know as the “beloved disciple” who was close to Jesus for his three years of public ministry. He was right there with Jesus up to His death on the cross, his burial and resurrection. When John was told the tomb was empty he raced as fast ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

A Balanced Life Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 12, 2020

This is the 4th sermon in the Light And Life series from the Gospel of John.

Series: Light And Life [#4] A BALANCED LIFE John 2:1-11 Introduction: Isn’t it amazing how God works? I had been preparing a sermon about the dangers of tradition versus truth. I was going to tell each of you how the Bible doesn’t forbid drinking alcohol and says to not get drunk. I was going ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

What Grace Teaches A Child Of God?

Contributed by Phil Dyar on Mar 13, 2003

THE GRACE OF GOD WILL SET UP A CLASS ROOM IN ARE HEART AND TEACH US .

TEXT VERSE TITUS 2-12 TEACHING US. WHEN I READ IN THE BOOK OF TITUS I FIND THAT GODS GRACE TEACHES ME TO DO SOME THINGS. WHAT GRACE TEACHES ME? 1.GRACE TEACHES ME TO LEAVE. TITUS 2-12 TEACHING US THAT DENYING UNGODLINESS AND WORLDLY LUST.KJV ANY THING THAT LOOKS LIKE SIN WE ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-13

Can We Reach Perfection In This Life?

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Apr 29, 2017

Heading for perfection in the Lord how to get there.

CAN WE REACH PERFECTION IN THIS LIFE? Genesis 17: 1 And when Abram was ninety years old and nine, the LORD appeared to Abram, and said unto him, I am the Almighty God; walk before me, and be thou perfect. Matthew 5: 48 Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1

Denomination: Baptist