14 sermons preach from 1 John 5 — 10 from real church libraries, transcribed and indexed to the verse, and 4 from the classic library.
“For whatever is born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world, our faith.”
“We knew the Bible says his commands are not burdensome.”
Pastor Josh Howerton argues that the Sabbath—the fourth commandment—is a binding, creation‑level command intended as a blessing that teaches faith, combats our hurry‑sick culture, and produces tangible spiritual, relational, and even physical benefits when practiced intentionally.
“For this is the love of God, that we keep His commandments. And His commandments are not burdensome.”
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.
Charles Spurgeon
THE epistles of John are perfumed with love. The word is continually occurring. while the Spirit enters into every sentence. Each letter is thoroughly soaked and impregnated with this heavenly honey. If he speaks of God, his name must be love; are the brethren mentioned, he…
Read the full text“This is the victory, 1 John 5 and 4, that overcometh the world, even our faith.”
Pastor James Edwards teaches on authentic faith — distinguishing it from "phony faith" (striving, pretending, condemning) — calling believers to rest in God's word so faith can open the supernatural, while encouraging giving for the church's building project and inviting listeners to receive Jesus and join TFCC's discipleship culture.
“The word of God says, 'This is the victory that overcometh the world, even (our/your) faith.'”
A Sunday message warning against spiritual lies and fabrications that keep believers 'tied' — preventing freedom, growth and authentic relationship with God — and calling listeners to examine heart motives, move from religion to relationship, embrace truth, community, repentance, and faithful stewardship.
“For whatever is born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world, our faith.”
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.
“References to 'three that bear record' — the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit; and 'the blood, the spirit, and the water' that bear witness.”
Midweek Bible study teaching on the person and work of the Holy Spirit: His identity as God (not merely a force), how He operates with the Father and Son, His roles (Comforter, Teacher, Revealer, Builder), the importance of relationship with Him, and why character (the fruit) must precede destiny.
John Wesley
Advertisement "There are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost: And these three are one." 1 John 5:7. 1. Whatsoever the generality of people may think, it is certain that opinion is not religion: No, not right opinion; assent…
Read the full text“I write these things so that you may know that you have eternal life.”
Pastor teaches that spoken words exercised in faith—believing and declaring God's promises—activate miracles and change circumstances. He contrasts life-giving biblical practice with dead tradition, urges confessing scripture, praying to receive, exercising spiritual authority (healing, deliverance, tongues), forgiving others, and actively sharing the gospel.
“1 John 5:14 — "And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us."”
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.
“If you ask for anything according to his will, he hears.”
Bishop Joseph Garlington proclaims that a season of God's favor (kairos) is here now and urges the congregation to recognize it, declare it, be specific and persistent in asking, steward generously, and respond in faith — including salvation and Holy Spirit infilling — while celebrating the commissioning of their pastor as Bishop Elect.
“"When we ask anything in his name, he hears us and we have the petition that we place before him."”
A Bible study on God’s ‘‘unstoppable kingdom’’ that explores Acts 19’s account of new believers renouncing occult practices and shows how a prevailing, kingdom-centered faith—modeled by Abraham and grounded in the church—enables believers to overcome sin, receive God’s provision, and walk in victory.
“When we ask anything in his name, he hears us and we have the petition that we place before him.”
A Bible study on God’s ‘‘unstoppable kingdom’’ that explores Acts 19’s account of new believers renouncing occult practices and shows how a prevailing, kingdom-centered faith—modeled by Abraham and grounded in the church—enables believers to overcome sin, receive God’s provision, and walk in victory.
John Wesley
"This is the true God, and eternal life." 1 John 5:20. 1. In this Epistle St. John speaks not to any particular Church, but to all the Christians of that age; although more especially to them among whom he then resided. And in them he speaks…
Read the full text“We know that the Son of God has come and given us understanding, that we may know the true God and be in his Son Jesus Christ; he is the true God and eternal life.”
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.
John Wesley
"Little children, keep yourselves from idols." 1 John 5:21. 1. There are two words that occur several times in this Epistle, -- paidia and teknia, both of which our translators render by the same expression, little children. But their meaning is very different. The former is…
Read the full text“Little children, keep yourselves from idols.”
A spontaneous time of worship that exhorts believers to bless God regardless of circumstances, frames generosity as a weapon against idolatry, invites repentance and salvation, and issues a sending/call to follow God.
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.