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Sermons on 1 John 3

Each card opens the sermon at the moment the verse is named, where the recording is timed.

1 John 3:1

15 sermons

Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not.
King James Version

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1 John 3:2

65 sermons

Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is.
King James Version
  • "Beloved now are we the sons of God, it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that when He shall appear, we shall be like Him, for we shall see Him as He is." [1 Jn 3:2] But you don't see Him up there until you're changed and get up there, but you've got to see Him here to get changed to get up there.

    PerversionLee Vayle, March 5, 1969

  • “Not going to destroy my thought here, but hold, just turn with me to 1 John 3:2.”

    Rapture MysteryLee Vayle, June 9, 1969. Names it 2 times.

  • “The Bible says, (now maybe elaborate a little more on this) the Bible says, "Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when He shall appear, we shall be like Him; for we shall see Him as He is." [1 Jn 3:2] Yet, the fundamentalists admit, that you won't see Him till you're caught up in the clouds.”

    Second Coming of ChristLee Vayle, January 22, 1970

  • “1 John 3:2 and read that.”

    Promise of the SpiritLee Vayle, November 15, 1970

  • “John says, "Beloved, now are we the sons of God, but it doesn't yet appear what we shall be: but we know that when He shall Appear, we're going to be like Him." [1 Jn 3:2]”

    Christ's Ministry Identifies ElijahLee Vayle, July 6, 1971

  • “Listen, "Now, are we the sons of God and it doth not yet Appear what we shall be: but we know that, when He shall Appear, we shall be like Him; for we shall see Him as He is." [1 Jn 3:2]”

    Adoption Part 2Lee Vayle, January 1, 1972

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1 John 3:3

2 sermons

And every man that hath this hope in him purifieth himself, even as he is pure.
King James Version
  • “Because remember, let's read It now, 1 John 3:3”

    Voice of OmnipotenceLee Vayle, June 23, 1976

  • "Every man that hath this hope purifies himself, even as he is pure." [1Jn 3:3] How are you going to purify ourselves to be like Him?

    Thoughts on Two SoulsLee Vayle, December 19, 1982

1 John 3:4

7 sermons

Whosoever committeth sin transgresseth also the law: for sin is the transgression of the law.
King James Version

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1 John 3:5

2 sermons

And ye know that he was manifested to take away our sins; and in him is no sin.
King James Version
  • “1 Jn 3:5.”

    Presence #7Lee Vayle, June 3, 1981

  • “Ph. - And we go to 1 Jn 3:5, which is right below it.”

    Presence #12Lee Vayle, July 15, 1981

1 John 3:6

3 sermons

Whosoever abideth in him sinneth not: whosoever sinneth hath not seen him, neither known him.
King James Version

1 John 3:7

19 sermons

Little children, let no man deceive you: he that doeth righteousness is righteous, even as he is righteous.
King James Version

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1 John 3:8

6 sermons

He that committeth sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil.
King James Version
  • “And that goes to 1 Jn 3:8.”

    Presence #12Lee Vayle, July 15, 1981

  • “Now John, the apostle, in 1 Jn 3:8 tells us here:”

    Rapture #4Lee Vayle, October 2, 1983

  • “This what we’re talking about here in 1 Jn 3:8-12 now brings us to Rom 12:1-3, to begin with.”

    Body, Soul & SpiritLee Vayle, July 8, 1987

  • “It is also true that the elect is able to separate the unbeliever from the true believer, according to 1 Jn 3:8-13.”

    The Study of ManLee Vayle, July 12, 1987. Names it 2 times.

  • “It says in 1 Jn 3:8:”

    Things That Are To Be #12Lee Vayle, May 18, 1994

  • “But, let’s go over to 1 John 3 and hear what John has to say, who also was a scribe when he wrote the Book of Revelations. 1 John 3:8:”

    Identification #10Lee Vayle, July 3, 1999

1 John 3:9

17 sermons

Whosoever is born of God doth not commit sin; for his seed remaineth in him: and he cannot sin, because he is born of God.
King James Version
  • “I John 3rd chapter and the 9th verse.”

    Questions And AnswersWilliam Branham, June 28, 1959

  • “Because you see. "that which is born of God cannot commit sin." [1 Jn 3:9a] And that word 'commit' means to 'initiate and practice'.”

    Two VinesLee Vayle, July 17, 1966

  • “The Bible absolutely states, “That which is born of God cannot sin.” [1 Jn 3:9]”

    Let No Man Deceive YouLee Vayle, December 1, 1969

  • “Now 1 John 3:9-13”

    Mystery of IniquityLee Vayle, May 21, 1971

  • “All right, In 1 John 3:9-12”

    Mystery of IniquityLee Vayle, May 21, 1971

  • “There is no way that you can be a sinner, "because that which is born of God cannot sin." [1 Jn 3:9] There is no way that a man can be a sinner again.”

    Easter Message (Padlocked)Lee Vayle, April 2, 1983

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1 John 3:10

11 sermons

In this the children of God are manifest, and the children of the devil: whosoever doeth not righteousness is not of God, neither he that loveth not his brother.
King James Version
  • “First John 3:10, if you want the Scripture.”

    The God Of This Evil AgeWilliam Branham, August 1, 1965

  • “It’s over here in 1 John 3:10-12, let’s look at It.”

    Resurrection Proves -Atonement by the BloodLee Vayle, July 11, 1976

  • “Now, let’s go back to 1 Jn 3:10 where It came from.”

    Projecting of Love #6Lee Vayle, March 3, 1984

  • “Now [1 Jn 3:10]”

    Projecting of Love #8Lee Vayle, June 30, 1984. Names it 2 times.

  • “She had an ability to learn; it was good but in her learning she could also absorb evil and consequently practice it which she did in Genesis and we saw the results in 1 Jn 3:10, which stands before the church today.”

    Satan's Eden #26Lee Vayle, June 3, 1990

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1 John 3:11

17 sermons

For this is the message that ye heard from the beginning, that we should love one another.
King James Version
  • “All right in, 1 John 3:11.”

    Why is He HereLee Vayle, August 22, 1982

  • “Always repeat, repeat until it gets through to you. 1 John 3:11-15.”

    Love Him or Loathe HimLee Vayle, August 29, 1982

  • “And here’s what He says. 1 John 3:11”

    Enriched by ChristLee Vayle, September 12, 1982

  • “1 John 3: 11-15, I was always quoting It before, so now I'll quote It.”

    Loathing or Loving 3182BLee Vayle, November 24, 1982. Names it 2 times.

  • “But no, people would sooner come along and they would say, "Well, here It is right here: "This is the message from the beginning, we should love one another, and not as Cain, slew his brother." [1 Jn 3:11-12]”

    Thoughts on Two SoulsLee Vayle, December 19, 1982

  • “Because his own works, his deeds were evil." [1 John 3: 11-12]”

    The Day of the LordLee Vayle, January 2, 1983. Names it 2 times.

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1 John 3:12

24 sermons

Not as Cain, who was of that wicked one, and slew his brother. And wherefore slew he him? Because his own works were evil, and his brother’s righteous.
King James Version
  • “But, the Bible says, "that Cain was of that wicked one." [1 Jn 3:12a] But, It also says that, "Adam was the son of God."”

    Two VinesLee Vayle, February 6, 1968

  • “Because It says over here in 1 John 3:12”

    Serpent SeedLee Vayle, November 17, 1970

  • “Because his own works were evil, and his brother's righteous." [1 Jn 3:12]”

    Righteousness and UnrighteousnessLee Vayle, November 21, 1971

  • "Of that wicked one." [1 Jn 3:12]

    Mystery of Iniquity # 2 (Tucson)Lee Vayle, February 20, 1972

  • “Because It says over here in 1 John 3:12,”

    Serpent SeedLee Vayle, December 29, 1974

  • “Yes sir, harlot and daughters. 1 John 3:12.”

    Revelation 1, and Patmos VisionLee Vayle, December 26, 1982

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1 John 3:13

2 sermons

Marvel not, my brethren, if the world hate you.
King James Version

1 John 3:14

5 sermons

We know that we have passed from death unto life, because we love the brethren. He that loveth not his brother abideth in death.
King James Version
  • “The Bible says, "We know we have pass from death to unto life." [1 Jn 3:14a]" And we shall not come into condemnation."”

    Faith Series #1 (Importance of Faith)Lee Vayle, October 17, 1965

  • “Now, over in 1 Jn 3:14-17:”

    Projecting of Love #2Lee Vayle, February 8, 1984

  • “John said, “We know we’ve passed from death unto life.” [1 Jn 3:14] You say, “I’ve constantly loved the brethren, I got news for you, it’s because you believe the message.””

    Satan's Eden #4Lee Vayle, January 24, 1990

1 John 3:15

4 sermons

Whosoever hateth his brother is a murderer: and ye know that no murderer hath eternal life abiding in him.
King James Version
  • “And the Bible says, "If a man doesn't love his brother, he's a murderer." [1 Jn 3:15a] Why?”

    Revelation of the Love of GodLee Vayle, October 11, 1966

  • “Now, notice in 1 John 3:15, Cain hated.”

    Serpent SeedLee Vayle, November 17, 1970

  • “Now notice, in 1 John 3:15, Cain hated.”

    Serpent SeedLee Vayle, December 29, 1974

1 John 3:16

2 sermons

Hereby perceive we the love of God , because he laid down his life for us: and we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren.
King James Version

1 John 3:17

1 sermon

But whoso hath this world’s good, and seeth his brother have need, and shutteth up his bowels of compassion from him, how dwelleth the love of God in him?
King James Version

1 John 3:18

3 sermons

My little children, let us not love in word, neither in tongue; but in deed and in truth.
King James Version

1 John 3:19

2 sermons

And hereby we know that we are of the truth, and shall assure our hearts before him.
King James Version
  • “Now, 1 Jn 3:19-22.”

    Projecting of Love #4Lee Vayle, February 19, 1984

  • “Jn 3:6 says, “That which is born of the Spirit is spirit.” 1 Jn 3:19 [3:9] says, “That which is born of God cannot sin.””

    Who Is This Melchisedec #26Lee Vayle, November 13, 1988

1 John 3:21

3 sermons

Beloved, if our heart condemn us not, then have we confidence toward God.
King James Version
  • “The Bible said in I John 3:21, “If our hearts condemn us not, then we have confidence in God.””

    Thinking On Our WayWilliam Branham, July 6, 1959

  • “Now notice, Saint John…I mean First John 3:21.”

    Perfect FaithWilliam Branham, August 25, 1963

1 John 3:22

1 sermon

And whatsoever we ask, we receive of him, because we keep his commandments, and do those things that are pleasing in his sight.
King James Version

1 John 3:23

1 sermon

And this is his commandment, That we should believe on the name of his Son Jesus Christ, and love one another, as he gave us commandment.
King James Version
  • “Look again for a second. 1 John 3, we’re going to look again—1 Jn 3:23-24.”

    Projecting of Love #4Lee Vayle, February 19, 1984

1 John 3, the chapter as a whole

41 sermons

  • “Let's go to 1 John, the third chapter.”

    Mysteries of Iniquity - SaskCampLee Vayle, July 6, 1971

  • “Now, let's go to 1st John, the 3rd chapter, and see this. 1 John3:4”

    Laodicean Church AgeLee Vayle, September 7, 1971

  • “First chapter—I mean third chapter of 1 John, watch in verse seven: “Little children, let no man deceive you: (See?) he that doeth righteousness is righteous.””

    Righteousness and UnrighteousnessLee Vayle, February 9, 1972

  • “Now, one more verse of Scripture before I close, and that's in 1 John, the third chapter.”

    The Parousia - SaskatchewanLee Vayle, July 17, 1977

  • “Is not this identical to 1st John, the 3rd chapter, verse 2?”

    The Parousia (Toledo)Lee Vayle, December 18, 1977

  • “Let's not read It the way somebody hokey pokied the thing up in here. 1st John, 3rd chapter, verse 2.”

    What Lies In The Holy GhostLee Vayle, November 25, 1979