Sermons on Yochanan I 3:12:

5 Verdades Que Debemos Saber

Contributed by Gabriel Ayala on Mar 12, 2011

5 verdades que debemos saber que Juan nos ensena en su epistola, acerca del pecado, la verdad, la vida y la muerte, acerca de permanecer y la semejanza

5 Cosas que debemos saber. En el maratón de lectura tuve la oportunidad de leer un libro llamado “El Camino a Dios” escrito por D.L Moody, quien fue uno de los grandes predicadores del siglo 19 y de todos los tiempos, se dice que es el hombre a quienes más personas han escuchado antes ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:2-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Love Affair With The Faithful Series

Contributed by Steven Dow on Mar 31, 2011

We are called to love all people and to serve all people, but we are especially called to love and serve our brothers and sisters in the Lord. We are to have a love affair with the faithful.

A LOVE AFFAIR WITH THE FAITHFUL A Love Affair – 2 1 John 3:10-17 INTRODUCTION: Today we will be continuing our study titled “A Love Affair.” Last time we looked at loving the Father and today we will be talking about loving the Faithful – the church, our fellow believers. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:10-17

Sixteen Signs Of A True Believer Part 4 Series

Contributed by Larry Wilson on Jul 8, 2010

Sermon 8 of the series. John's sixteen signs of a true believer (continued). In this sermon, John offers "love for our brother" as the sign of genuince faith.

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 8: Sixteen Signs of a True Believer (Part IV) (2 Cor. 13:5; 1 Jn. 3:10-19) 2 Corinthians 13:5 Examine yourselves, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:10-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Message From The Beginning Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 3, 2010

The message from the beginning is two-fold. 1- We should love people 2- We should loathe evil

INTRO.- ILL.- A prominent lawyer's son dreamed of following in his father's footsteps. After graduating from college and law school with honors, he returned home to join his father's firm, intent on proving himself to be a skilled and worthy attorney. At the end of his first day at work he rushed ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:11-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Heart Bypass (1986)

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 16, 2010

We are divided over whether to invest more in charity or more in the church program. A key element must be the compassion that gives from the core of our beings.

It seems as though just about once a week someone will phone from one of the charity agencies -- the Purple Heart, the Good Will, the Disabled Veterans -- and I always know when they are calling, because they will ask for Mrs. Smith. Nobody asks for Mrs. Smith when they could ask for Margaret ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:11-18

Denomination: Baptist

Children Of God

Contributed by Greg Nance on Apr 26, 2010

God’s love, sin, brotherhood, and brotherly love all come together in this chapter. John says four times, "This is how we know..."

(The audio version of this concludes better) What does this chapter say about Children of God? The Old Testament describes a privileged relationship between God and his chosen people in terms of “covenant.” God made a covenant with Noah, with Abraham, Isaac, Jacob and the children of Israel ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Love? Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 13, 2010

Why did God choose the way of love? Because it’s a powerful force in the universe because it’s who He is! It’s His nature.

Why Love? Series: Why? Opening Video: Real Love from sermonspice. Thesis: Why did God choose the way of love? Because it’s a powerful force in the universe because it’s who He is! It’s His nature. ST. VALENTINE'S STORY TOLD IN HIS WORDS: Let me introduce myself. My name ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:11-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

True Values: Love Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Nov 7, 2008

Love is the distinguishing characteristic of all true believers.

True Values: Love Text: 1 Jn. 3:11-18 Introduction 1. Illustration: On December 2001, the “Leaning Tower of Pisa” was finally reopened to the public, after having been closed for almost a dozen years. During that time, engineers completed a 25 million dollar renovation project designed to ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:11-18

Denomination: Methodist

"Love Is Matter Of Life And Death”

Contributed by John Harper on Nov 11, 2008

Will we obey the command of Christ to love our neighbor?

I John 3:11-24 Pastor John L. Harper Warden Assembly of God April 16, 2008 Introduction: “Love is matter of life and death” (Va. Tech shooting) I. THE MANDATE OF LOVE (vs. 11-15) A. The primary duty of the Christian 1. Love is the first thing that is taught to new believers 2. Love is the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:11-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Inspect Your Spiritual Dna

Contributed by Daniel Habben on May 30, 2011

Inspect Your Spiritual DNA 1) You’re more like Cain than you’d like to admit 2) You’re more like Christ than you realize

DNA testing is becoming more and more common. The police regularly use it of course to track down criminals but law-abiding citizens are also having their DNA tested. They want to see if they are descended from anyone famous. There’s a good chance of that if you are from mainland Asia ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:11-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Children Of The Resurrection Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on May 27, 2016

Children of the Resurrection are not marked by 1) Murder (1 John 3:12, 14), 2) Hatred (1 John 3:13, 15), and 3) Indifference toward other children of God (1 John 3:16–18).

A recent story in a popular magazine gave some suggestions for “How to Heal a Family Feud.” It was sprinkled with anecdotes of families torn apart by petty squabbles, carefully nursed grudges, perceived and real hurts, and substantial doses of anger. But there were also stories of happy ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:11-18

Denomination: Other

Putting Our Love Into Action Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 23, 2016

Our efforts for the Lord will be futile without love. We know the Bible commands that we love one another, and yet we fail to fully heed the command. Our world needs to experience love in action, not just in word.

Putting our Love into Action 1 John 3: 11-17 Our text this evening continues to deal with the great theme of love that John has already dealt with extensively. I suppose there is no wonder John felt so impressed to emphasize love among the believers. He was blessed to walk with the Lord, studying ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:11-17

Denomination: Baptist

Children Of God Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jul 11, 2016

This passage centers around one basic truth for people that believe in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. People that believe in God and in Jesus Christ are considered to be “children of God.” Focus on purity as God's children.

CHILDREN OF GOD 1 JOHN 3:1-17 #childrenofGod RESPONSIVE READING [READ 1 John 3:1-17] LEADER: How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know Him. 2 Dear friends, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living A Life Of Love Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 23, 2011

The love of God should cause to live a life of love.

Living a Life of Love 1 John 3:11-18 Rev. Brian Bill 10/23/11 Think with me about two sets of brothers. The first pair got their start a long time ago. While there was friction in their family while they were growing up, their sibling rivalry reared its head in a heated and horrible way when ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:11-18

Denomination: Baptist

Apple And Oranges Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 5, 2015

The apple does not fall far from the tree. Our life will indicate which tree we came from!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • When you plant an apple tree, you do not hope that it produces a few oranges do you? You are not hoping for a mix of oranges and apples are you? • When I see an apple tree, I see apple pies and apple turnovers! • Oh, wait, I should not see that any ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:4-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ