Sermons on 1 John 4:14-5:1: showing 1-15 of 610

How Do I Know That God Exists?

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Oct 28, 2001

We offer three agruments: 1. Cosmological -- God’s fingerprint is on the cosmos. 2. Teleological -- God’s design is seen in the universe. 3. Anthropological -- God’s character is reflected in mankind.

Jim Carrey plays one of his more serious roles in the 1998 movie The Truman Show. It is a fascinating film in which Carrey plays Truman (True Man) Burbank, a young man who was adopted as a newborn by the OmniCam Corporation. OmniCam has created a movie set the size of a city and places Truman in ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-5

Denomination: Methodist

Demonstrative Victory

Contributed by Kevin Taylor on Oct 28, 2001

There is no need for God’s own to live as a victim while He’s called us to be a victor!

I. Victory In Jesus, My Savior Forever A. Text: I John 5:1-5 B. The Spirit of the Lord spoke to me and told me to ask this one question today – “How long are you going to live as a victim, when I’ve called you to be a victor?” C. God has called us to victory. Amen? Then why do we struggle to ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-5

Grumpy Old Christians

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 31, 2001

There are too many grumpy old Christians in this world that are hurting the spread of the Gospel and not helping the spread of the Gospel. Remember Gospel means Good News- not Bad Critical News!

Grumpy Old Christians Thesis: There are too many grumpy old Christians in this world that are hurting the spread of the Gospel and not helping the spread of the Gospel. Remember Gospel means Good News- not Bad Critical News! Texts: Phil. 4:8 8Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8, 1 John 4:16-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christ Is Coming

Contributed by Stephen Schwartz on Dec 13, 2001

Jesus has promised His return one day, so we need to be ready.

Christ is Coming Today’s society is a transient people who are constantly on the move, who are constantly busy and who are constantly active. What do I mean by a transient people? A people not bound to one specific locality. Where they live their life’s and ultimately die. In the past most ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-21

Denomination: Methodist

Jesus-Did He Lie To Us?

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jul 9, 2001

This sermon deals with the claims of Jesus Christ. It demonstrates that Jesus did not claim to be a prophet or great teacher, but claimed to be God. It encourages us to boldly stand that He Is The Way, The Truth, And The Life without compromising to be accepted by others.

Jesus—Did He Lie To Us? 7/8/2001 GNLCC John 5:16-23 1 John 5:1-12 There was a movie in which two men were held as prisoners of war in the same cell during the Civil War. The interesting thing was that they were almost identical in appearance. The one man was poor, kind, and a drifter. ...read more

Scripture: John 5:16-23, 1 John 5:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Love Never Fails

Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 21, 2001

Sermon on 1 Corinthians 13:8

Sermon for 3/8/98 Love Never Fails Introduction: A. Love Never Fails- What a joke? Let’s join the ranks of the skeptics and see what they have to say. I dare say that one of these will hit us all. B. Friends who are no longer friends. 1. So called friends who chum up to us to get something. 2. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:8, 1 John 4:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Jesus Contextualized The Truth Through Challenging People About Their V

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 25, 2001

HOW JESUS CONTEXTUALIZED THE TRUTH THROUGH CHALLENGING PEOPLE ABOUT THEIR VIEWS OF GOD, CHRIST, AND THEIR OWN HUMANITY - A Case Study in contextualization from Mark 12.

HOW JESUS CONTEXTUALIZED THE TRUTH THROUGH CHALLENGING PEOPLE ABOUT THEIR VIEWS OF GOD, CHRIST, AND THEIR OWN HUMANITY - A Case Study in contextualization from Mark 12. The goal of Jesus in every communication encounter was to challenge the people to their highest potential in the will of God. His ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christian Principles

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Aug 31, 2001

These lessons include only a few of the basic principles that Christians must have in their lives. There are many more principles which are taught in the Bible that are just important as the ones discussed in the lessons here.

CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES INTRODUCTION: These lessons include only a few of the basic principles that Christians must have in their lives. There are many more principles which are taught in the Bible that are just important as the ones discussed in the lessons here. I. LOVE Love is defined as a ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-16, Matthew 23:11-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Love And Ours Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 18, 2000

The wonderful thing about being made God’s children is that he gives us his Spirit to enable us to be like him, and that likeness is shown most clearly in our love for others. And so, as we love one another, God lives in us, and his love is perfected in u

I always get edgy when I hear someone make a definitive statement about God. There are so many aspects to God that any single statement always feels a bit deficient. So, for example, when someone says God is all-powerful, I find myself waiting for them to add that he’s also all-knowing, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: Anglican

The Message Of First John

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Intro.: 1.

Intro.: 1. First John: Rare glimpse into Church of late first century. a. Probably written to churches in Ephesus/Asia. 1) Reason: By John who is linked to Ephesus. 2) Strong early church tradition; Rev. 1:9. b. Written in a time of false teaching. 1) Church growing; Apostles disappearing; ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-5

Faith The Key To Victory - Michael Dowling Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 18, 2000

The key to victory by faith is to exercise our faith in serving God

As you’re all aware, we’ve been following a sermon series on the first letter of John for many weeks now by exploring the great themes of John’s letter - truth and love; belief and behaviour. In our passage for today, 1 John 5:1-12 on page 231 of the pew bibles, we find that John has left the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

The Holy Spirit Produces The Assurance Of Abiding

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

a. Proposition Stated (:13) 1) Introductory formula 2) Concept of Mutual Abiding 3) Products of the Holy Spirit b.

a. Proposition Stated (:13) 1) Introductory formula 2) Concept of Mutual Abiding 3) Products of the Holy Spirit b. The Holy Spirit Inspired the Testimony of the Apostles which is the Basis for Faith and Love (:14) 1) The testimony of the apostles is based on historical fact 2) The signif. of ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:13-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Motivate People

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. The Holy Spirit gives us a genuine love for people that helps bring out their best efforts.

1. The Holy Spirit gives us a genuine love for people that helps bring out their best efforts. John wrote, "God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in him. In this way, love is made complete among us." (I John 4:16,17) Ask the Lord to help you excel in your love for people so that ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Build Friendships With Difficult People

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

In our quest to develop a better relationship with a difficult person, we should be aware of some of the BASIC STRATEGIES FOR DEVELOPING INTIMATE FRIENDSHIPS.

In our quest to develop a better relationship with a difficult person, we should be aware of some of the BASIC STRATEGIES FOR DEVELOPING INTIMATE FRIENDSHIPS. Developing a trusting relationship is a process that involves work. A true friend walks in when others walk out on us. Someone who is ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Victory Of Faith

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

The Victory of Faith Proves a Relationship With God (5:1-12) 1.

The Victory of Faith Proves a Relationship With God (5:1-12) 1. True Believers Will Demonstrate a New Nature (5:1-4) a. Our loving relationship to the brethren demonstrates our new nature (:1) b. Our faithfulness to God's command to love demonstrates our new nature (:2-4) ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible