Sermons on Yochanan I 3:8:

The Unmasking Of Halloween

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Oct 18, 2005

An attempt to remind believers concerning the true nature of Halloween and some alternatives to celbrating this time of year.

One Halloween night, a little boy, dressed in a devil costume knocked on my door wanting candy. When I saw him, I thought to myself, ’how sad it is that our society encourages children to dress up as Satan and other evil personalities. Don’t parents realize that Satan is real and not some sort of ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:7-10

Denomination: Wesleyan

Don't Be Deceived Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Mar 22, 2007

Of all the things scripture expresses concern about, it is "deception" among God’s crown creation.

Matthew, Mark and Luke record an interesting verbal interchange between Jesus and His disciples. It concerns the “end of days.” They asked Him, “tell us about the sign of the end.” Jesus’ initial response was almost ominous, “watch that no one deceive you”… Have you ever been deceived? How did ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:4-9

Denomination: Baptist

Special Delivery Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 24, 2007

The children of God have been set free from the power of sin.

Special Delivery Text: 1 Jn. 3:4-9 Introduction 1. Illustration: I love to see the UPS man pull into the driveway. It’s usually an indication that something good is about to happen. Either something that I have ordered has arrived or someone has sent me a present. This is always a good ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:4-10

Denomination: Methodist

What 's Sin?

Contributed by Robert Cox on Sep 5, 2006

Sometimes it needs to be spelled out in black and white for us....the Bible is very clear!

I love the study of history - learning about past civilizations and cultures. What it was like to live in the Roman Empire during its first two centuries particularly fascinates me. An area of Roman life that I found to be rather interesting was the position of slaves. In Paul’s day, half of ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:4-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Prayers To Kill Affliction

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Jun 7, 2006

The more the power of God in your life, the more the enemies that will battle you. The greater the anointing, the greater the warfare. The brighter your destiny, the harsher your attackers.

The Bible clearly reveals theaimsandobjectives of Jesus’ earthly ministry. In 1John 3:8, it says, “... For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil.” One of the enemy’s works is affliction. This eye-opening message is loaded with power to turn ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Children (2) Series

Contributed by Gregory Neill on May 31, 2007

Lesson 6 in a series of expository lessons from 1 John

Children of God (2) I. Introduction A. Chosen not Had 1. Children playing at school began to tease an adopted child. a) “You don’t have real parents,” one boy stated. b) Another chimed in, “You don’t know who your parents are.” c) The adopted child simply stated, “Your parents had you, but mine ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Why Be Holy?”

Contributed by John Harper on Nov 13, 2008

Holiness is a relationship with God. The closer we draw to the Lord, the mor we look like Jesus.

I John 3:1-10 Pastor John L. Harper Warden Assembly of God April 9, 2008 “Why Be Holy?” I. The Depth of God’s Love (vs. 1-3 A. He has made us His children 1. We who were the cause of His Son’s death 2. We who were the enemies of God B. He will give us glorified bodies 1. We can’t enjoy ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Saints And Sinners

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Dec 31, 2009

John teaches the difference between the two

“See how great a love the Father has bestowed on us, that we would be called children of God; and such we are. For this reason the world does not know us, because it did not know Him. 2 Beloved, now we are children of God, and it has not appeared as yet what we will be. We know that when He ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-12

Denomination: Orthodox

God's Valentine To Us

Contributed by Richard White on Dec 9, 2008

Hallmark is known for its card, yet they cannot duplicate the greatest love story of all times. God’s valentine to us

God’s Valentine to Us 1JN 3:1 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, now we are children of God, and what we will be has not yet been ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Manifested To Destroy The Works Of The Devil!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Feb 26, 2010

Jesus did not come to break the stronghold that the devil had on the human race, but to destroy the works of the devil. Something broken can be put back together, however, when something is destroyed it can never be put back together. Jesus came to set us

Manifested to Destroy the Works of the Devil! 1 John 3:8 (KJV) He that committeth sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil. Jesus did not come to break the stronghold that the devil ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-8

Practicing Or Pretending? Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Mar 10, 2010

The 7th in our series on the Baptist Faith and Message

Salvation: Practicing or Pretending (BFM pt. 7) Text: 1st John 3:1 – 10 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) One of these days it is my hope and my desire to have a doctorate degree in theology. I have wanted this for a very long time. Now MariJo has a cousin who has a doctorate in medicine. She’s a ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

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 Christmas Happened Series

Contributed by Todd Leupold on Apr 28, 2010

Did it really HAVE to happen that way? Christmas is jolly, but would it really make a difference if we remembered it or not? Christmas is nice and cute, but isn't Easter the Holy Day that really matters? After all, everybody knows two of the four Gosp

“WHY CHRISTMAS HAPPENED” 1st In Series: “Christmas Was Not Optional” Rev. Todd G. Leupold, Perth Bible Church, 12/13/2009 AM INTRODUCTION: This Christmas season I will ask us some questions that may, at first, seem silly but are in fact not asked or answered enough. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

A Gift We Can't Refuse Series

Contributed by Todd Leupold on Apr 28, 2010

How we respond to the true meaning and significance of Christmas is – as we'll see this morning – a choice between choosing the blessings of a Holy and Loving God committed to honor His rules and expectations; OR choosing instead a life under the auspices

“WHY CHRISTMAS IS A GIFT WE CAN'T REFUSE” 2nd In Series: “Why Christmas Is Not Optional” Rev. Todd G. Leupold, Perth Bible Church, 12/20/2009 AM INTRODUCTION: This Christmas season we are taking a closer look at why “Christmas” - in it's truest and purest ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Live A Sinful Life . . . Why Shouldn't I" Series

Contributed by Tony Klinedinst on Mar 16, 2009

As children of God, we live a life of grace and forgiveness. So, since we are forgiven, why not indulge a little? This sermon points to I John 3 to revel that there is more to living a holy life than just dutifully living in purity.

Authentic Christian Living Live a sinful life . . . Why not? I John 3:4-10 We are saved by grace through Jesus Christ and regardless whether or not you believe in eternal security, one can say that God will forgive any and all of the sins I commit when I ask Him. So why not indulge a little? We ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:4-10

Denomination: Baptist