Listen to Bible preaching from the pulpit of Valley Bible Baptist Church of Espanola, NM. Led by Pastor Brian McMath. KJV Independent Baptist Preaching about revival, missions, evangelism, and practical Christian living.
Pastor McMath
Biblical Love
Text: 1 John 3:10–16
Preached at Valley Bible Baptist Church
Introduction
Ephesians teaches that we are sealed at salvation and that our lives should reflect that by how we love others.
Related verses:
1 John 2:29; 4:7
Our new nature has a desire to please God.
Chastening and discipline are signs of true salvation.
Those born of God have the Spirit of Truth.
Loving the brethren is a clear sign of God's love in us.
God's Spirit transforms the life of His children.
“God is able to love through you in a way that you cannot love on your own.”
The world needs to see love in action.
1. The Admonition from God to Love
1 John 3:10–11, 23
If God commands us to love, He will also empower us to do it.
Christ’s love separates us from mere religion.
John 15:12 – Christ is the greatest example of love.
1 John 4:7 – Love is of God.
2. The Application (Attitude) of Love
1 John 3:12
A negative example is seen in Cain.
(See Genesis 4 for context.)
Cain’s envy led to hatred.
1 John 3:13 – Envy leads to hatred.
Hatred is equated with murder.
1 John 3:15
Bitterness goes against the nature of God.
Ephesians 4:22–32
“Grieve not the Holy Spirit of God”—grief comes from a place of love.1 John 3:14
3. The Action of Love
1 John 3:18
a. Love’s Sacrifice
1 John 3:16
b. Love’s Compassion
1 John 3:17
Romans 12
4. The Assurance of Love
1 John 3:19–20
Matthew 18 – We must forgive as the Lord has forgiven us.
Assurance in Prayer
1 John 3:24
Biblical love is not just an emotion;
it is an action that reveals Christ in us to a world that desperately needs Him.
Do others see Jesus in you?
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Text: Luke 6:12; James 5:17–18; 1 Thessalonians 5:17
Why Would the Man of God Pray That It Would Stop Raining?
Because it was a judgment prayer—a specific type of prayer we also see examples of in Deuteronomy.
From James 5: "He Prayed"
1. The Prayer Was Sincere
The Bible says he prayed earnestly—genuinely and from the heart.
It was also fervent—full of passion and intensity.
Isaiah 38:1–3 – An example of someone praying with sincerity and intensity.
2. The Prayer Was Specific
James 5:17
He asked specifically for the rain to stop.
When we pray, we should ask for specific things according to God’s will.
Matthew 18:19
Mark 11:24
1 John 5:14–15
Why pray specifically?
To gain wisdom to do God’s will.
John 15:7 – “If you abide in Me…” — motive matters.
When your motive is right, God can validate what you're asking for.
3. The Prayers Didn’t Stop
1 Kings 18:40–46 – Especially verse 42.
Notice Elijah’s posture—he was humble and persistent in prayer.
4. The Prayers Included Confession—and Brought Healing
James 5:16 – Confess your faults… pray… that you may be healed.
Romans 8:16 – The Spirit bears witness that we are God’s children.
Prayer is not a last resort—
It is the most important thing you do.
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