Sermons on Yochanan I 4:12:

Living The Virtuous Life: Love Series

Contributed by Philip Barner on Feb 22, 2006

The first in a series on the 7 Cardinal Virtues.

Living the Virtuous Life: Love (I John 4:7-21) By Rev. Phil Barner Many have heard that there are 7 deadly sins (pride, anger, envy, lust, sloth, gluttony, covetousness). Early in the life of the church they had to address the common Greek attitude toward sin. The general consensus was that sins ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is Love

Contributed by Juan Lane on Mar 13, 2006

Describe your deepest feelings of love

What Is Love Scripture Reference I John 4:7-12 (KJV) I John 4:7 Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and every one that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God. 8 He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love. 9 In this was manifested the love of God toward us, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

El Amor Es Una Deuda

Contributed by José Soto on Mar 29, 2006

¿Por qué es tan importante el amor? ¿Por qué debo amar a mi prójimo? Contestaremos estas dos preguntas con un estudio en el capítulo 4 de I Juan, que he titulado “EL AMOR ES UNA DEUDA”

El amor es una deuda I Juan 4.7-12 Uno de los mandamientos más importantes que nuestro Señor Jesucristo nos ha dado es el del amor. Cristo resumió la ley en dos mandamientos: “amarás a tu Dios y amarás a tu prójimo”. Ambos mandamientos se relacionan con el amor. ¿Por qué es tan importante el ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

What The World Needs Now Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Apr 18, 2007

IN the aftermath of the VA Tech massacre, we need to respond by allowing the world a "Glimpse of the Love of God" through us, the church.

“WHAT THE WORLD NEEDS NOW” 1 John 4:7-12 The 1960’s were tumultuous at best. A lot of the cultural seeds planted in the 60’s are being harvested today. This past week we have been shocked into disbelief at the gunning down of 30+ college students who, without warning, through no fault of their ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-12, 1 John 4:7

Denomination: Baptist

Replacing My Religion Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Apr 24, 2007

Religion which is man-made brings insecurity, but a Relationship with Jesus brings confidence.

> When I was a young man, I would frequently hear, “I’m gonna lose my religion!” Normally, this was said at a time of stress and frustration. > Gallup took a poll on “Religion” in January of 2007, the results of which seems to me to be a little contradictory in nature. When asked “do you ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:12-21

Denomination: Baptist

Love One Another

Contributed by Yuen Woh Voon on Apr 30, 2007

The objective of this sermon is to provide reasons why we should love one another from 1 John 4. The sermon is introduced with a short note on the Biblical meaning of love.

LOVE ONE ANOTHER 1 John 4:7-21 What is love? • Centered in the will. • Biblical meaning of love = Not based on emotions, feelings. • A decision or choice that one makes. • Selfless, sacrificial, giving. • For the benefit of the object being loved. Why Love One Another? 1. We Love One Another ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: Charismatic

God Loves You

Contributed by Benny Anthony on May 8, 2007

This is a Chrysalis Clergy Talk. The Scripture references are varied throughout the talk.

In Max Lucado’s book No Wonder They Call Him Savior, he tells this story. Longing to leave her poor Brazilian neighborhood, Christina wanted to see the world. Discontent at home only on a pallet on the floor, a washbasin, and a wood burning stove, she dreamed of a better life in the city. One ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Your Walk Wanes

Contributed by Bruce Willis on May 10, 2007

This sermon teaches what you need to believe about your “union with Christ,” “your identity in Christ” when your faith is weak; not what you need to do, but what you need to BELIEVE!

Riding by churches you see a lot of quips and quotes on church signs. One that I see from time to time has to do with our walk with the Lord. It goes something like this, “Exercise Daily, Walk with the Lord.” That’s well and good, but what happens “When Your Walk Wanes”? What happens when you ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-16

Denomination: Baptist

How God's Love Is Made Perfect Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 11, 2007

God’s love is made perfect in us. And when we say “us”, we do not mean as a bunch of individuals, but rather in our relationships together.

How God’s Love Is Made Perfect: 1 John 4:7-12 The People of God: Studies in 1 John November 13, 2005 Intro: Have you ever felt perfectly loved? Like you were free to be completely yourself, without hiding or pretending, without fear, just totally able to be yourself and to discover yourself ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-12, 1 John 3:13-24

Denomination: Baptist

Love One Another

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on May 26, 2007

If we love one another, God lives in us and his love is made complete in us. 1 John 4:12. This sermon is about the church’s role in the "completion" of God’s love.

Love One Another - Sermon for CATM - May 27, 2007 A selection of Scriptures: John 13:34-35 “A new commandment I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.5 By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” "This is the message you ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Love And Ours

Contributed by James Tetley on Jul 3, 2006

God’s tru love for humanity is demonstrated in the death of His Son on the cross

God’s love and ours 1 John “I like you” he said shyly “I like you too” she responds Encouraged, he added “I like you more than I said” “Me, too”, she murmurs blushing “I love you”, he blurts “What? She asks breathlessly “Nothing” he mutters. “Go on, say it,” she urges “Ojay, but don’t laugh. I ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: Baptist

Eternal Life Through Christ

Contributed by Tim Hedberg on Jul 17, 2006

Eternal Life through Jesus Christ.

July 2, 2006 1 John 4:7-21 Opening Story Monday Night - Just hiked up Heliotrope Ridge. Just walked thru waterfalls. on snow. up to last dirt spot. Fabulous Day Pesto Pasta - creek - hot cocoa Got into the tent and read our passage and 1 verse stuck out. v. 9 - repeat it after me. This ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Purpose Of First John Series

Contributed by Frank Lay on Jul 19, 2006

John gives us five reasons for his writing of the first letter of John.

INTRODUCTION TO FIRST JOHN Authorship and Date: Most scholars believe that the author of 1 John was the Apostle John. This was the universal belief of the early church. The many parallels of thought in the Gospel of John and the first epistle of John indicate a common authorship. Following ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:13, 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: Baptist

El Poder De Su Amor

Contributed by Stephen Boldin on Jul 22, 2006

4th in a series on 1 John

“EL PODER DEL AMOR” 1 Juan 4:7-12 Introduccion: ?Que viene a su mente cuando piensa de la palabra “poder?” Usted puede pensar de la fuerza. Puede pensar de una fuerza tal como la fuerza natural de un huracan, un tornado, una inundacion. Tal vez, pensaria del poder de la electricidad . . . una ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

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