Love Won

Bethel Church Temple TX Podcast (Sermons)

Love Won
Series: Last Man Standing
March 24, 2024 Elwyn Johnston

1 John 4
Verse of the Week: “You are from God, little children, and have overcome them; because greater is He who is in you than he who is in
the world.” 1 John 4:4

1. Love won over the lies of the enemy.
“do not believe everyone who claims to speak by the Spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, because many false
prophets have gone out into the world.” 1 John 4:1
“you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free” John 8:32
“God first loved us.” 1 John 4:19
“Can anything ever separate us from Christ’s love?” Romans 8:35
“I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from God’s love.” Romans 8:38
“It is the Lord who goes before you. He will be with you; He will not leave you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed.” Dt. 31:8
“Many are the plans in the mind of a man, but it is the purpose of the Lord that will stand.” Proverbs 19:21

2. Love won over fear.
“There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear involves punishment, and the one who fears is not perfected in love.” 1 John 4:18
“since I picked you to live on God’s terms and no longer on the world’s terms, the world is going to hate you.” John 15:19
“if God cares so wonderfully for wildflowers that are here today and thrown into the fire tomorrow, He will certainly care for you.”
Matthew 6:30
“examine your own actions. Then you can be proud of your own accomplishments without comparing yourself to others.” Gal. 6:4
“don’t worry about…‘What will we eat? What will we drink? What will we wear?’ These things dominate the thoughts of unbelievers, but
your heavenly Father already knows all your needs. Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and He will give
you everything you need.” Matthew 6:31 – 33
“do not worry about tomorrow” Matthew 6:34
“You will keep in perfect peace the one whose mind is focused on You” Isaiah 26:3
“to live is Christ and to die is gain.” Philippians 1:21

3. Love won because Jesus is greater!
“all have sinned” Romans 3:23
“The Son of God appeared for this purpose, to destroy the works of the devil.” 1 John 3:8
“the Father has sent His Son to be the Savior of the world” 1 John 4:14
“the grace of our Lord was exceedingly abundant” 1 Timothy 1:14
“God has sent His only begotten Son into the world so that we might live through Him.” 1 John 4:9
“You are from God, little children, and have overcome them; because greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world.”
1 John 4:4