8 sermons preach from 1 John 1 in real church libraries — each one transcribed, summarized, and indexed to the verse. Jump to the exact moment a verse is quoted, or open the full sermon.
“1 John 1:9 says if we confess our sins he is faithful and just to forgive us and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”
“We're gonna go to 1 John chapter 1, verses 1 to 4 (reading from the apostle John).”
Pastor Lao preached a call to personally encounter Jesus — moving from hearing about Him to looking upon and touching Him — and urged radical hunger, obedience (keeping Christ's commands), repentance, devoted worship, and faithful offerings as keys that unlock God's promises and provision.
“that which we was from the beginning which we have heard which we have seen with our eyes and which we have looked upon”
Pastor Lao preached a call to personally encounter Jesus — moving from hearing about Him to looking upon and touching Him — and urged radical hunger, obedience (keeping Christ's commands), repentance, devoted worship, and faithful offerings as keys that unlock God's promises and provision.
“This is the message we have heard from him...that God is light and in him there is no darkness...If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and if we say we have not sinned, we make him a liar.”
Sam Gibson preaches that Christians are truly freed from sin through Jesus and offers pastoral, practical guidance for walking in that freedom. He defines sin as missing the mark and primarily as misplaced relational allegiance, contrasts guilt/innocence and honor/shame frameworks, describes sin’s effects (separates, stains, sensitizes, steals, spreads), and gives three concrete practices for sanctification: live in accountable community, break the cycle early (confess desires and temptations), and practice frequent, specific, confident confession grounded in the finished work of Christ.
“Reference to 1 John 1:6 (walking in the light; honesty and transparency before God).”
Pastor Daniel Batarseh exposits 2 Samuel 3:17–27, showing how Abner’s change of allegiance briefly brings peace and unity, but Joab’s jealousy and vengeance murders Abner in the city of refuge. The sermon draws practical lessons about how one sinner can derail God’s purposes, the responsibility to pursue peace and investigate before judging, and the gospel invitation to run to Christ as our true city of refuge.
“"let the cleansing power of the blood wash you and cleanse you from all unrighteousness"”
Pastor Mark E. Lewis preaches from Genesis 27 on the theme "Broken But Still Blessed," showing how Jacob—flawed and deceptive—is nonetheless the recipient of God's blessing, and calling listeners to embrace authenticity, rely on God's timing, and receive God's grace and salvation.
“If we live in the light, we have fellowship with each other, and the blood sacrifice of Jesus... washes away everything and make us clean.”
A Sunday communion service focused on worship, intercession for children and the church, and a message titled "The Table of the Father" explaining the privileges of dining with God (childship, heirship, joy, healing, forgiveness, answered requests). The preacher led extensive prayers for protection, wisdom, unity, provision, evangelism, leaders, nations, and personal petitions (destiny, mercy, promotion) before administering communion.
“I'll just say, well, the blood of Jesus cleanses you, let's pray together.”
Sam Gibson preaches that Christians are truly freed from sin through Jesus and offers pastoral, practical guidance for walking in that freedom. He defines sin as missing the mark and primarily as misplaced relational allegiance, contrasts guilt/innocence and honor/shame frameworks, describes sin’s effects (separates, stains, sensitizes, steals, spreads), and gives three concrete practices for sanctification: live in accountable community, break the cycle early (confess desires and temptations), and practice frequent, specific, confident confession grounded in the finished work of Christ.
“One of my favorite Bible verses about sin is in 1 John 1, where it says, 'if anybody says he does not sin, he is a liar.'”
Pastor Daniel Batarseh exposits 2 Samuel 3:17–27, showing how Abner’s change of allegiance briefly brings peace and unity, but Joab’s jealousy and vengeance murders Abner in the city of refuge. The sermon draws practical lessons about how one sinner can derail God’s purposes, the responsibility to pursue peace and investigate before judging, and the gospel invitation to run to Christ as our true city of refuge.
“But Lord we are thankful that your word tells us that if we confess our sins that you are faithful and just to forgive us and then turn around and cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”
A Psalm 55–centered message taught from Psalm 55 about finding God-given peace amid pain, betrayal, and overwhelm. The preacher urges honest lament to God, warns against mistaking escape for peace, and shows that true, sustaining peace comes from God even when circumstances don't change. The service included baptisms, communion, an invitation to salvation, and church announcements.
“The speaker cited 1 John 1:9: 'if you say you have no sin, there's no truth in you.'”
A call to cry out for God's mercy: the sermon teaches that mercy is essential for breakthrough, that persistent prayer and repentance position us to receive mercy, and that mercy brings light, change, and favor into every area of life.
“1 John 1:9 says if we confess our sins he is faithful and just to forgive us and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”
Kelly Rivas preaches on God’s mercy as seen in 1 Samuel 11–12: God mercifully rescues Jabesh Gilead through Saul, forgives and restores Israel despite their demand for a king, and ultimately extends mercy to the world through the gospel. The sermon includes practical calls to repentance, dependence on the Spirit, and wholehearted service to God.
“"If you don't sin, you're calling God a liar" (paraphrase of 1 John 1:10).”
Sam Gibson preaches that Christians are truly freed from sin through Jesus and offers pastoral, practical guidance for walking in that freedom. He defines sin as missing the mark and primarily as misplaced relational allegiance, contrasts guilt/innocence and honor/shame frameworks, describes sin’s effects (separates, stains, sensitizes, steals, spreads), and gives three concrete practices for sanctification: live in accountable community, break the cycle early (confess desires and temptations), and practice frequent, specific, confident confession grounded in the finished work of Christ.
Every reference on this page was extracted from the transcript of a real sermon in a public Sermon Mind church library. Quotes reflect each preacher’s own reading of the text.