Sermons on 2 John 1:1-6: showing 46-60 of 74

Postcard Epistle Series

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Aug 5, 2015

Your love has limits.

INTRODUCTION If you do not want something read, do not write it on a postcard. Several years back a friend of mine pastored in a small, rural town in Oklahoma. Because he did not have a church secretary, he personally went to the Post Office to get his mail where Post master was not a member ...read more

Scripture: 2 John 1:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Our Walk In This World Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 14, 2010

John’s message is clear about the life we should live. 1- We must walk in obedience 2- We must walk in love 3- We must walk in truth

NTRO.- ILL.- You know it is time to resume running or walking when... - You try to do a few pushups and discover that certain body parts refuse to leave the floor. - You get winded just saying the words "10 kilometer run". - You come to the conclusion that, if God really wanted you to touch your ...read more

Scripture: 2 John 1:4-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Elect Or Chosen Lady Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jun 28, 2012

This is an introduction to a study of 2 John. Is the chosen lady an individual or is it a church?

As we continue to study the writings of the Apostle John, we come to the book of 2 John. It is believed to be written by the Apostle John around 85-95 AD. In the very first verse it is written to the chosen lady. Is the chosen lady an individual who was very dear to John, or is she a church who ...read more

Scripture: 2 John 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Commandment To Love Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jun 28, 2012

We are not asked to love. We are commanded.

READ PASSAGE. As we continue on in our study of 2 John, once again God has brought us right back to the subject of loving one another. So here we go again. In verse 1, note the word “ask”. What John is now saying is urgent, it’s an absolute necessity. What is it? ...read more

Scripture: 2 John 1:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

Living In The Truth

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jan 7, 2016

Discipleship is a life-long process …it is not a sprint to be over with quick. Are we willing to invest in the truth and live rightly in order that we would be able to teach others?

Living in the Truth 2 John Introduction - 2 John is John’s second letter sent to Christians near Ephesus, in Asia -- It is a letter of encouragement to Christians then, and now -- It has one primary emphasis: We have a need to obey God’s commands - John also touches on false ...read more

Scripture: 2 John 1:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Walking With God Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 7, 2016

If there is one thing to summarize the message of 2 John, it’s walking with God. 2 John teaches us how to walk with Jesus and he’s does it in 300 words. And if we will take what John says and do it, we’ll experience "a joy that's complete."

Walking with God Hannah Kaufold tells the story of signing up to lead a pilgrimage across northern Spain to visit the remains of one of Jesus’ BFFs: St. James. It was 500 miles long. She thought she was signing up for this cool adventure where she got to talk about Jesus and go for a long ...read more

Scripture: 2 John 1:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

God Is Your Pace Car

Contributed by Troy Borst on Aug 30, 2016

Will you keep pace with God? Will you run past Him and do what you want? You will have to decide.

GOD IS YOUR PACE CAR 2 JOHN 1:1-13 #pacecar INTRODUCTION (p) [engine racing sound effect] It was race day. What does that mean? That means the exhilaration of speed and skill and competition. You get to the track early. The early bird gets the worm as they say. As soon as you get to the ...read more

Scripture: 2 John 1:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Legacy Of The Pew 1 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 2, 2016

Sowing seeds today results in bearing fruit tomorrow which in turn leaves a spiritual legacy!

Video Illustration: Leaving a spiritual legacy a father to a son. Theme – Legacy of the Pew! Thesis: Sowing seeds today results in bearing fruit tomorrow which in turn leaves a spiritual legacy! Introduction to series: We need to invest our lives into leaving a spiritual legacy for our ...read more

Scripture: 2 John 1:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Gratitude For The Faithful

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Apr 10, 2019

Writing to the "elect lady," John was aware of the delicate balance needed to show grace to those who had wronged her while refusing to compromise her convictions and faith. We must love others, but we cannot compromise our faith for the favor of men.

Gratitude for the Faithful 2 John 1-4 Our text today comes from the second general epistle the apostle John wrote. Along with the gospel that bears his name, and Revelation, John also wrote 1, 2, and 3rd John. It is believed to have been written around AD 85-95, near the end of John’s life. ...read more

Scripture: 2 John 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Abiding In Love And Faith

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Apr 18, 2019

As believers, we are called to love our neighbor as ourselves. We are also expected to stand boldly upon the Word regarding the faith. This requires a delicate balance that is only possible through a close relationship with Christ.

Abiding in Love and Faith 2 John 5-8 As we begin our study today, it is important to remember the context of John’s second epistle. The Gospel was being shared throughout the world and people were responding to the Lord as they heard and received the Gospel. Much of the appeal for the Gospel could ...read more

Scripture: 2 John 1:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

Leap Of Faith Series

Contributed by John Bright on Jun 11, 2021

Working through the Gospel of Luke using consecutive expository preaching.

“Leap of Faith” Luke 6:46 – 7:10 A sermon for 6/13/21 Pastor John Bright - Harmony & Swansonville UMC Luke 6 “46 “But why do you call Me ‘Lord, Lord,’ and not do the things which I say? 47 Whoever comes to Me, and hears My sayings and does them, I will show you whom he is like: 48 He is like a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-23, Genesis 2:16-17, Matthew 3:2, Matthew 4:17, James 2:14-17, John 14:21, Psalm 139:23-24, Luke 6:46-49, 2 John 1:4-6, Luke 7:1-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

The Mystery Woman Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 26, 2021

One thing is clear, she was a lady. It is very rare for a woman to be called a lady in the Bible. The word is used only six times in the entire Bible

Some of the worlds great love letters were written to mystery women. As a rising literary star Guy de Maupassant received a charming and flattering letter from Marie, an admirer. He was curious and wrote back, and they carried on a lengthy correspondence. He tried hard to get her to reveal ...read more

Scripture: 2 John 1:1

A Letter To A Lady Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 26, 2021

If you can't speak the truth in love, why speak at all? John could do it, and that is why we have this love letter to a loving lady.

Herodotus, the Greek historian, tells this story from ancient history. Hestiaeus wanted Aristagorus to revolt, but could not get a message to him because the roads were guarded. So he took one of the most trusted slaves and shaved all the hair off his head, and then scratched letters into the ...read more

Scripture: 2 John 1:1-13

Watch Yourself Series

Contributed by Larry Grant on Jul 24, 2021

We have come to far to turn back now. We must examine our hearts so we can walk with the Lord and maintain that which He has begun in us! John knew walking with the Lord was not easy in the midst of continual opposition, but he also knew that faith would one day end in sight.

“Watch Yourself” The salutation "to the chosen lady and to her children" most likely refers to a specific woman and her family. This letter was written shortly after 1 John to warn about false teachers. Little has changed in two thousand years. Advocates of unorthodox beliefs still exist ...read more

Scripture: 2 John 1:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

Tweets From God (Part 3: 2 John) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Aug 29, 2021

If God had a Twitter account, what would he tweet? The Bible contains five short, one-chapter books. I the third, 2 John, God speaks to us about walking in truth, love, and obedience.

Tweets from God: 2 John Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 5/29/2016 A couple of weeks ago I began a series I’m calling Tweets from God. What we’re doing is going through the five shortest books of the Bible. Each of these books is a single chapter and can be read in less than ...read more

Scripture: 2 John 1:1-13

Denomination: Christian Church