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  • Steven Chapman avatar

    Committed To Christian Friendship

    Contributed by Steven Chapman on Jun 17, 2005
    based on 28 ratings
     | 9,027 views

    In a world crying out for friendship, 3 John helps us to define the kinds of friendships that define Christian community.

    Committed to Christian Friendship 3 John Everybody wants it. But few know how to find it. Some would give their life for a taste. Most are left desperate. Searching in loneliness for a friend. In the July 21, 1980 issue of Time Magazine there was an essay entitled “Friends, And Countrymen”. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Something Better Than Perfume

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Aug 24, 2004
    based on 53 ratings
     | 4,876 views

    One’s name or reputation is a precious possession It needs to be guarded and cherished. This sermon calls upon the follower of Christ to do just that.

    Something Better Than Perfume III John 1:4-12 Have you ever heard of the expression, “Your name will be mud?” Do you know where it originated? Samuel Alexander Mudd was the doctor who set John Wilkes Booth’s leg after Booth assassinated Abraham Lincoln in Ford’s Theater in 1865. Mudd claimed ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    A Servant Attitude: Key To Success In Relationships

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Mar 8, 2005
    based on 39 ratings
     | 12,798 views

    The key to success in most jobs and ministries is "Knowing how to get alone with people." 3rd John is a study in contrasts between Gaius and Diotrephes.

    “A Servant Attitude: Key to Success in Relationships” Matthew 20:25-28 3 John 1-12 The Carnegie Foundation discovered that to be successful on the job, relational skills are far more important than knowledge. It’s research found that only 15 percent of a person’s success is determined by job ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Two "Weddings" And A "Funeral" Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 17, 2002
    based on 45 ratings
     | 8,256 views

    In the characters of III John, Gaius, Demetrius, and Diotrephes, we learn how to bond and we discover what kills relationships. Designed for "punctuation" by organ music between the sections.

    We really need to connect. We are made for fellowship, and if we do not connect with one another, we will dry up and die. We need to connect with God; and we need to connect with one another. When I was the Baptist chaplain at Howard University, it seemed that my students only knew two ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James May avatar

    No Greater Joy

    Contributed by James May on Feb 23, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 9,129 views

    What brings the greatest joy to the heart of the Lord? It’s the joy of seeing his children faithfully serving him.

    Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Last Words Of John Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Feb 23, 2003
    based on 19 ratings
     | 3,276 views

    These are the last recorded words of John. One’s last words often tell us where his priorities were.

    John’s third letter is addressed to Gaius, "my dear friend." The central thought is found in verse eleven: "Dear friend, do not imitate what is evil but what is good. Anyone who does what is good is from God. Anyone who does what is evil has not seen God." Imitate good people. Don’t imitate ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Treat The Good The Bad And The Ugly Series

    Contributed by Dale Harlow on Dec 17, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,844 views

    3 John gives to us a glimpse into the life and struggles of the church of the first century. They struggled with the truth and with personalities. To borrow the words of a New Testament scholar: “Third John is all about the Elder, who wrote it; Gaius, who

    Jay Leno once said that the Christmas tree is the perfect houseplant for him because it is already dead. And that’s probably true for many of us. Growing house plants sometimes is hard work. One preacher was given a Peace Lily for a wedding gift. I don’t know what the symbolism means. Peace ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    3 John: Church Politics 101 Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jul 20, 2006
    based on 18 ratings
     | 9,811 views

    3 John is a reality check for the church. It is about church politics, problem people, and the problems they cause.

    Through the New Testament 06 Church Politics 101 3 John Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO 3 John is a reality check for the church. It is about church politics, problem people, and the problems they cause. A lot of us would like to think that church ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Is Truth Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Sep 5, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 6,260 views

    John writes about truth more then any other Biblical writer but what is the truth he writes about?

    It was a tough spot to be in, especially for a career politician who had based his entire life on compromise. On one hand he had the crowd to please and in the other hand he held the life of an innocent man. The story is a familiar one, Jesus has been arrested and hauled before Pontius Pilate ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    A Tale Of Three Men

    Contributed by Chris Johnson on Oct 20, 2003
    based on 20 ratings
     | 3,494 views

    We look at three New Testament men--two good examples; one, bad.

    This third Epistle of John is a letter about three men. Their names are Gaius [GAY us], Diotrephes, and Demetrius. Two of the men stand in sharp contrast to the other one. Let’s look at these two first. I. GAIUS—the person to whom the epistle is addressed. A. Shown evidence in his life of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Walking In Example Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Oct 23, 2003
    based on 59 ratings
     | 7,236 views

    This is the 12th study in the study "Light In The Darkness".

    WALKING IN EXAMPLE 3 John 1:1-14 We live in a world where people are looking for “role models”. Unfortunately, many of these “role models” are “Movie Stars” and “Super Star Athletes” that model evil. (I do realize that not all “Movie Stars” and “Super Star Athletes” are evil.) The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Loved In Truth Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 27, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,342 views

    Christians are taught to love one another. However, what is it that causes us to love one another? How shall we love? John gives us a glimpse of the love we are to have in this brief letter to a man named Gaius.

    “The elder to the beloved Gaius, whom I love in truth. “Beloved, I pray that all may go well with you and that you may be in good health, as it goes well with your soul. For I rejoiced greatly when the brothers came and testified to your truth, as indeed you are walking in the truth. I have no ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Walking In Truth

    Contributed by Greg Nance on May 22, 2010
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     | 9,223 views

    3 John verse 11 echoes the words of John throughout his writings. We are called by Jesus Christ to leave sin and follow the truth.

    This morning our text is 3 John. Adam Clarke notes that we seldom hear 3 John quoted but in reproof of lordly tyrants, or prating troublesome fellows in the Church. He says that it has been the lot of both the minor prophets and the minor epistles to be generally neglected, because with many ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Nathan Johnson avatar

    Follow

    Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Aug 29, 2008
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     | 4,229 views

    God provides people in our path in life to be an example for us. We need to be wise, on our end, to follow those who live for the truth of God.

    Follow Griffith Baptist Church – 8/31/08 A.M. Service Text: 3 John Key verse: 3 John 1:10 - Beloved, follow not that which is evil, but that which is good. He that doeth good is of God: but he that doeth evil hath not seen God. The Introduction Some believe that leading is easier than ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who Are You Imitating?

    Contributed by Greg Tabor on Feb 8, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,911 views

    Don't imitate what is evil, but rather what is good. Even in the church and even in leadership we can find poor examples. We shouldn't walk after the example of men and women like Diotrephes. We should instead follow the example of men and women who exhib

    Who are you imitating? 6/14/09 Lighthouse Assembly of God Pastor Greg Tabor Text: 3 John (NIV) Let’s look at the introduction to John’s letter: 1The elder, To my dear friend Gaius, whom I love in the truth. 2Dear friend, I pray that you may enjoy good health and that all may go ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God