Sermon Mind

Sermons on 1 John 2

7 sermons preach from 1 John 2 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.

“All that's in the world is lust of the eyes, lust of the flesh, the pride of life (paraphrase of 1 John 2:16).”
1 John 2:16 · as preached in “Gospel Assembly Church Youth Conference 2026 - Friday Night 03/27/2026” at Gospel Assembly Church NY
2:11 sermon2:1-21 sermon2:101 sermon2:121 sermon2:12-141 sermon2:15-162 sermons2:15-171 sermon2:163 sermons2:181 sermon

1 John 2:1

1 sermon

“Paraphrase: He is defending/interceding for us before the Father — 'we have an advocate before the Father.'”

Ranking Bible Translations: Which Ones to Trust (and Which to Avoid) | Live Free with Josh Howerton

Lakepointe ChurchJan 2026

A practical conversation about how to read, study, and teach the Bible plus a ranked critique of popular English translations. The hosts unpack Jesus' temptation (and dominion theology) to show why Scripture is our weapon, then give concrete habits, study methods, family rhythms, and translation recommendations.

Hear it quoted11:11Open this sermon

1 John 2:1-2

1 sermon

“My little children, I am writing these things to you so that you may not sin...But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous; he is the propitiation for our sins, and also for the sins of the whole world.”

Freed | Sin - Sam Gibson

Church of the City New YorkApr 2026

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.

Hear it quoted0:55Open this sermon

1 John 2:10

1 sermon

“"No one who loves him walks in darkness" (paraphrase from the teaching text).”

Freed | Sin - Sam Gibson

Church of the City New YorkApr 2026

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.

Hear it quoted17:32Open this sermon

1 John 2:12

1 sermon

““I am writing to you little children... because your sins are forgiven for his name's sake.””

2 Samuel 3 (Part 1) Bible Study (Abner Joins David) | Pastor Daniel Batarseh

Maranatha Bible Church - ChicagoJul 2022

A Bible study on 2 Samuel 3 using Abner’s defection to David to teach spiritual growth, the conflict between flesh and Spirit, the danger of selfish ambition in leadership, and the long-term consequences of family failure. Practical applications include grounding believers in Scripture, pursuing holiness, protecting families, and evaluating motives in ministry.

Hear it quoted14:05Open this sermon

1 John 2:12-14

1 sermon

“I am writing to you little children, because your sins are forgiven for his name's sake... I write to you fathers, because you know him who is from the beginning. I write to you young men because you are strong and have overcome the evil one.”

2 Samuel 3 (Part 1) Bible Study (Abner Joins David) | Pastor Daniel Batarseh

Maranatha Bible Church - ChicagoJul 2022

A Bible study on 2 Samuel 3 using Abner’s defection to David to teach spiritual growth, the conflict between flesh and Spirit, the danger of selfish ambition in leadership, and the long-term consequences of family failure. Practical applications include grounding believers in Scripture, pursuing holiness, protecting families, and evaluating motives in ministry.

Hear it quoted14:05Open this sermon

1 John 2:15-16

2 sermons

““Do not love the world or anything in the world… if anyone loves the world the love of the Father is not in them” and the three temptations: lust of the flesh, lust of the eyes, pride of life.”

Ranking Bible Translations: Which Ones to Trust (and Which to Avoid) | Live Free with Josh Howerton

Lakepointe ChurchJan 2026

A practical conversation about how to read, study, and teach the Bible plus a ranked critique of popular English translations. The hosts unpack Jesus' temptation (and dominion theology) to show why Scripture is our weapon, then give concrete habits, study methods, family rhythms, and translation recommendations.

Hear it quoted13:09Open this sermon

“Don't fall in love with this corrupt world nor worship the things that it can offer... these are the rotten fruit of this world.”

Surrender the Grave, Surrender to Grace (Full Service)

Word Of Life Christian CenterMay 2024

Message calling believers to leave their old 'grave' (past sin, mindsets, addictions) and surrender to God’s empowering grace. Using the dry bones vision and the image of a lion’s roar, speakers urged listeners to embrace their new identity, authority, and destiny in Christ, resist the enemy by ‘roaring back,’ participate in discipleship and community, and respond in prayer, repentance, and generous giving.

Hear it quoted50:06Open this sermon

1 John 2:15-17

1 sermon

“Do not love the world; what the world offers is rotten fruit—the lusts and pride that do not come from the Father.”

Surrender the Grave, Surrender to Grace (Full Service)

Word Of Life Christian CenterMay 2024

Message calling believers to leave their old 'grave' (past sin, mindsets, addictions) and surrender to God’s empowering grace. Using the dry bones vision and the image of a lion’s roar, speakers urged listeners to embrace their new identity, authority, and destiny in Christ, resist the enemy by ‘roaring back,’ participate in discipleship and community, and respond in prayer, repentance, and generous giving.

Hear it quoted51:18Open this sermon

1 John 2:16

3 sermons

“What the Bible says: the lust of the eyes, the lust of the flesh, and the pride of life.”

Surrender the Grave, Surrender to Grace (Full Service)

Word Of Life Christian CenterMay 2024

Message calling believers to leave their old 'grave' (past sin, mindsets, addictions) and surrender to God’s empowering grace. Using the dry bones vision and the image of a lion’s roar, speakers urged listeners to embrace their new identity, authority, and destiny in Christ, resist the enemy by ‘roaring back,’ participate in discipleship and community, and respond in prayer, repentance, and generous giving.

Hear it quoted46:48Open this sermon

“Deny the works of the lust of the flesh... And how about the pride of life and lust of the eyes?”

I Am The Way The Truth And The Life - General Bible Study (November 26, 2020)

Jesus Christ To God Be The Glory Church Int'l MainNov 2020

A Bible study on Jesus' declaration "I am the way, the truth, and the life," emphasizing that salvation is found only in Christ. The sermon explains the narrow gate and difficult path to eternal life, calls believers to deny themselves, take up their cross, and follow Jesus, and outlines the gospel process: repentance, baptism, and receiving the Holy Spirit. It includes pastoral exhortation to prioritize God over traditions and family loyalties and a call to pray and evangelize for those whose hearts are closed.

Hear it quoted33:50Open this sermon

1 John 2:18

1 sermon

“1 John 2 calls it the 'last hour' (the speaker: 'ay tinawag na last hour').”

The World Yesterday, The World Today , The World Tomorrow - Worship Service (March 6, 2022)

Jesus Christ To God Be The Glory Church Int'l MainMar 2022

Sermon teaching on the condition of the world across three eras—past, present, and future—calling Christians to recognize signs of moral and spiritual decline, to be prepared for the coming tribulation and rapture, and to ensure salvation through the full gospel (Christ's death, burial and resurrection), repentance, baptism in Jesus' name, and receiving the Holy Spirit.

Hear it quoted29:02Open this sermon

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.