Sermons on Yochanan I 2:15:

The Fear Of God - The Missing Foundation In Modern Christianity Series

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Dec 17, 2020

In this day of "fluff and icing", "feel good", "me-centered" beliefs, sermons, and teachings, the church in this present age has, for all practical purposes, abandoned the call for holiness and separation from the world.

We who call ourselves followers of Jesus Christ in these last days have, for all practical purposes, allowed the world to tell us what to think and say when it comes to the authority of the Scriptures, the person and work of Jesus, God's nature, and the coming judgment upon this wicked and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21, 1 Corinthians 3:11-18, 2 Timothy 3:1-8, John 14:6, 1 John 2:15-17, Revelation 19:11-21, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, Acts 4:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Lingering And Looking Back

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jan 7, 2020

We can learn from the mistakes of Lot, Lot's wife, and a man who wanted to follow Jesus. May we all forsake the world and all its enticements that hinder our faith and our relationship with God.

LOOKING BACK OVER THE PREVIOUS YEAR CAN BE BENEFICIAL IN MANY HELPFUL WAYS. USUALLY, BUSINESSES, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES AND CHURCH MINISTRIES WILL FILE A STATISTICAL REPORT ON ALL PROGRAMS, EXPENDITURES, AND RESOURCES. GAINING SUCH USEFUL INFORMATION HELPS ACCOUNT FOR EXPENDITURES AND TO JUSTIFY ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:15-26, Luke 9:61-62, 2 Peter 2:20-22, 1 John 2:15-17, Ephesians 4:22-24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Free Methodist

Torn Between Two Loves

Contributed by Palitha Jayasooriya on Feb 10, 2016

This sermon shows how easily we can lose our first love for God due to other temptations.

Torn Between Two Loves (1 JOHN 2:15-17) INTRODUCTION - Those who are part of the generation I grew up in would remember the 1977 pop hit 'Torn Between Two Lovers" sung by Mary MacGregor. It spoke about a lady who was attracted to 2 men at the same time. In the lyrics she tells one of them, 'It ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Fall Of Babylon Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 12, 2018

Message 27 in our exposition of Revelation where we explore the fall of Babylon.

The Revelation of Jesus Christ “Fall of Babylon” Revelation 17-18 I. PROLOGUE 1:1-20 (Things you have seen) II. Messages to the Seven churches 2-3 (Things with are) III. Last Days 4-22 (Things which are about to take place) A. Heavenly worship around the throne 4-5 B. The Seven seals ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-18

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

People Of Distinction Pt 1 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 20, 2018

Message 16 in our exposition of Nehemiah. Nehemiah describes the elements of the covenant the people signed. This message explores the commitment to be people of distinction.

Chico Alliance Church "People of Distinction" Pt 1 REVIEW We have all talked about revival. It is a word frequently used in Christian circles. We readily use the label "Revival Meeting" or a "Renewal Conference". Yet few of us have ever experienced renewal in the sense that many of us would ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2, 1 John 2:15-17

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Crossing Over Into Victory Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 25, 2018

Message 6 in our journey with Joshua into the Promised Land. This message explores the elements involved in getting ready for victory.

Joshua Series #6 The Amazing Race to Rest & Reward “Crossing Over” Review / Introduction The promise to Abraham concerning Land, Seed, and blessing was made hundreds of years before and recorded in Genesis 12. The Bible tracks Abraham from Ur to the territory we know as Israel. Abraham passed ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17, 1 Peter 5:9-11

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Fellowshipping With The Father And The Son - Part 13

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Aug 3, 2020

John wants his readers to know that if any loves the world as a habit of life, the love of the Father is not in him.

1 John 2:15 Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. 1 John 2:16 For all that is in the world; the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life; is not of the Father but is of the world. 1 John 2:17 And ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Three Unholy Agents Against The Christian

Contributed by Thomas Andrufski on Oct 7, 2020

There are three unholy agents that is against every Christian. That is the world, the flesh and the devil. I believe your flesh is the worse of the three. The reason is that it is simply attached to you and it is always so near.

Three UNHOLY Agents Against the Christian 1 John 2:15-17 (KJV) Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. 16 For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17, Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Church Of God

The Pathway To A Greater Anointing Of God’s Power Is Death To Self

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Oct 29, 2020

The path to supernatural power goes through the Cross

Death is inevitable for all life on earth. The Bible speaks of death as both physical and spiritual. The first recorded physical death of a human was Abel, who was murdered by his brother Cain (Genesis 4:8). However, death itself, in both the physical and spiritual sense, is first mentioned ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:8-9, Romans 8:28, Luke 22:42, Matthew 10:38, Matthew 16:24-26, Colossians 3:3-4, Galatians 2:20, Matthew 10:37-39, 1 John 2:15-17, James 4:4, Romans 6:4, James 4:6-10, Hebrews 4:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Happiness Through - Satisfaction (Beatitudes) Series

Contributed by Thomas Bartlett on Nov 2, 2020

We live in a world that is looking for total and lasting satisfaction in life, yet it seems nowhere to be found. Ever feel that way? Restless, not content, needing a change or wanting to try something different?

Happiness In An Unsettling World Steele Creek Church, Eastfield Campus Dr. Tom Bartlett – October 11, 2020 Matthew 5:6 Satisfaction OUTLINE Satisfaction “When something seems to be missing in life” “. . . No matter how much we see, we are never satisfied. No matter how much we hear, we are not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6, Ecclesiastes 1:8, 1 John 2:15-27, Matthew 6:33

Denomination: Other

A Message For Everyone

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Feb 22, 2021

The Apostle John shares with us a Message for everyone - 1. Jesus has paid the price for our forgiveness 2. We can grow into Oneness with Him and Others (Spiritual Maturity)

Scripture: 1 John 2:7-17 Theme: A Message for Everyone The Apostle John wants to share a Message with everyone – 1. Jesus has paid the price for all your sins – Receive His Salvation 2. We can grow into Oneness With Him and Others (Spiritual Maturity) INTRO: Grace and peace from ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:7-17, Romans 6:23, Romans 10:9-10, 2 Timothy 1:5-7, 1 Corinthians 3:1-3, 2 Peter 2:1-3, Hebrews 5:11-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Shame In Shechem Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 24, 2021

Don’t compromise in your commitment to the Lord nor with the godless culture that surrounds you, lest you be consumed by it.

There is an old Russian parable about a hunter who came to a clearing and encountered a bear. The hunter raised his rifle to shoot when the bear said, “Wait, what do you want?” The hunter replied, “A fur coat.” “That’s reasonable,” answered the bear. “I want a full stomach. Let’s sit down and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 33:18-20, Genesis 34:1-31, 1 John 2:15-17, Genesis 35:1

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Love's Limitations Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 17, 2021

All of life is a competitive battle between the love of the eternal and the love of the temporal. One or the other must win, for one excludes the other. You cannot have your cake and eat it too.

"Atlanta's Race" is the title of Sir E. J. Poynter's most successful paintings. The story behind the painting is from Ovid's Metamorphoses. Atlanta was the daughter of Schoenus of Boeotia, and she was famous for her matchless beauty. She was also so swift of foot that none ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17

Strategies Of The Enemy: How To Counter & Defeat Satan

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 23, 2021

We know as Christians that we have a friend, his name is Jesus. And we know as Christians that we have an enemy, and his name is Satan.

Do not love this world nor the things it offers you, for when you love the world, you do not have the love of the Father in you. For the world offers only a craving for physical pleasure, a craving for everything we see, and pride in our achievements and possessions. These are not from the Father, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17

Denomination: Salvation Army

Love's Limitations Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 26, 2021

The challenge of John is for believers to be loyal to the Lord in their love, and not corrupt it and diminish it by allowing the world to gain their affection.

"Atlanta's Race" is the title of Sir E. J. Poynter's most successful paintings. The story behind the painting is from Ovid's Metamorphoses. Atlanta was the daughter of Schoenus of Boeotia, and she was famous for her matchless beauty. She was also so swift of foot that none ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17