Sermons on 1 John 4

30 sermons preach from 1 John 4 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.

Greater is he who is in me than the one who is in the world.
1 John 4:4 · as preached in “Succeeding While Bleeding” at Salem Baptist Church of Chicago

1 John 4:1

1 sermon

Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits.

In The Book Of 1 Corinthians - General Bible Study (March 4, 2021)

A Bible study on 1 Corinthians explaining the Holy Spirit's role in the church: empowering preaching, revealing the gospel, transforming believers (washed, sanctified, justified), guiding marriage and singleness, distributing spiritual gifts, enabling discernment and tongues, and the process to receive the Holy Spirit through believing, repentance, baptism in Jesus' name, and receiving the gift of the Holy Spirit.

1 John 4:4

20 sermons

Greater is he who is in me than the one who is in the world.

Succeeding While Bleeding

A sermon using David's experience under Saul (and a Michael Jordan/Chicago Bulls analogy) to teach that believers can 'succeed while bleeding'—thrive in God-given purpose despite opposition—by relying on the Spirit, maintaining a faithful 'yes' posture of service, and drawing strength from present and past successes. It closes with a gospel invitation and practical calls to prayer, Scripture, and humble service.

'Greater is he that is in you than he that is in the world.'

The Breakdown: "Public Service Announcement"

A Bible study unpacking the Galatians message of liberation: freedom as an internal, communal reality rooted in Christ, contrasted with internalized oppression and dangerous misuses of scripture (e.g., Christian nationalism). Practical steps for emancipation—personal and collective—are emphasized alongside pastoral invitations to join and serve the church community.

"greater is he that's in me than he that is in the world."

Finding-God

Pastor Leslie teaches that God often meets us in ordinary life through people and circumstances — especially through community and hospitality — and warns that comparison, living in the past, hurry, and self-sufficiency can make us miss God. Using the Shunammite woman's encounter with the prophet as the central example, she explains that God names and meets deep longings (sometimes miraculously and despite our unbelief) and calls listeners to name their needs, return to community, and trust God's timing.

Showing the 4 most recent — 16 more sermons in church libraries reference this verse.

1 John 4:7

1 sermon

1 John 4:8

2 sermons

He declared, 'Jesus is love. God is love.'

PALM SUNDAY – THE REAL BATTLE | Pastor Art Sepulveda

Pastor Art frames Palm Sunday as the start of Holy Week and a prophetic, decisive confrontation not against Rome but against spiritual powers. Jesus entered Jerusalem to declare victory over Satan, pour out God's unconditional love, and call people to genuine repentance and salvation — even as the crowd misunderstood and remained spiritually blind.

God is love.

Who are the NEPHILIM in the Bible?! (EXPLAINED) | Live Free with Josh Howerton

A Live Free podcast episode that opens with church announcements and testimonies, then walks through two main teaching tracks: (1) Matthew 21—Jesus’ triumphal entry, the Good Samaritan connection, and how Christians should engage politics (avoid deifying or denying politics; practical watchouts and discipleship as a 24/7 vocation), and (2) an explanation of the Nephilim (Genesis 6): major interpretive options, problems with extra‑biblical sources like the Book of Enoch, and a pastoral caution against obsessive speculation.

1 John 4:11

2 sermons

A scripture that says that we ought to love one another.

Gospel Assembly Church's Worship Experience 8/15/2021

Youth Sunday message (John 15:1-19) urging believers to "stay connected" to Christ—the true vine—emphasizing abiding, pruning/purging of sin, and practical means of remaining rooted (prayer, Scripture, fasting, corporate worship). Service included worship, church announcements (youth events, anniversary), testimonies (camp baptisms), giving, and an altar call for salvation, healing, and deliverance.

1 John 4:18

2 sermons

The Bible says 'perfect love casts out fear.'

LIVE: First Dallas Worship | Sunday, June 14, 2026 | 11am CT

Dr. Matthew McKellar preaches from 1 Peter on living as exiles—temporary residents shaped by a heavenly hope—using five cues (hope, holy, fear, love, long) and urging holiness, reverent fear, obedient love, and an appetite for God's Word; the service also included baptisms, camp reports, ministry announcements, and an invitation to trust Christ.

1 John 4:19

3 sermons

“I love Jesus because he first loved me.”

Sunday, Jun 7, 2026 - 10:30 AM Sunday Worship Service

Pastor Willie L. Young Jr. preaches from Hebrews 12 urging the congregation to ‘Focus on Jesus’ — Jesus is the object, author and finisher of our faith — so believers can endure trials, resist returning to old ways, and run the race with perseverance. The service included church announcements, membership recognition, communion, prayers, and invitations for salvation, membership, and restored fellowship.

First John says, 'We love others because he first loved us.'

Who are the NEPHILIM in the Bible?! (EXPLAINED) | Live Free with Josh Howerton

A Live Free podcast episode that opens with church announcements and testimonies, then walks through two main teaching tracks: (1) Matthew 21—Jesus’ triumphal entry, the Good Samaritan connection, and how Christians should engage politics (avoid deifying or denying politics; practical watchouts and discipleship as a 24/7 vocation), and (2) an explanation of the Nephilim (Genesis 6): major interpretive options, problems with extra‑biblical sources like the Book of Enoch, and a pastoral caution against obsessive speculation.

You didn't love him first. He loved you first.

Logos Bible Masterclass | Scott Lindsey | Wednesday 11-19-25

A Logos Bible Masterclass demonstration by Scott Lindsey showing how the Logos Bible Software (now with AI features) accelerates Bible study, counseling, and ministry work; includes practical examples, a Q&A, promotional offer (60-day/2-month trial) and pastoral application including an altar call and church announcements.

1 John 4:20

1 sermon

If someone says, I love God and hates his brother, he is a liar. For he who does not love his brother whom he has seen, how can he love God whom he has not seen?

Who Is Your Enemy? - Worship Service (November 29, 2020)

A sermon teaching that our true enemy is not family or fellow believers but the spiritual forces behind conflicts; we are called to give way, forgive, and preserve family and church unity while responding to the gospel through repentance and baptism. Includes a testimony of deliverance from drug addiction.

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.