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  • Elmer Towns avatar

    3 John Lesson 3 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 15, 2019
     | 6,945 views

    How to treat good preachers, and correct those who mistreat others.

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. This letter centers around four men: John: the writer and protector of God’s work Gaius: looked after traveling preachers Diotrephes: an egotistical leader who mistreated traveling preachers Demetrius: a leader of good reputation 2. They represent ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Disease Of Diotrephes

    Contributed by Luther Sexton on Mar 21, 2019
     | 4,752 views

    Diotrephes was a trouble maker trying to run the church. Paul tells Gaius he will deal with him when he comes. Peace is possible in spite of those who love to be first.

    THE DISEASE OF DIOTREPHES SCRIPTURE: KJV III John 1:9 “I wrote unto the church: but Diotrephes, who loveth to have the preeminence among them, receiveth us not. (v. 10) Wherefore, if I come, I will remember his deeds which he doeth, prating against us with malicious words: and not content ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Rev. Reynaldo Bechayda avatar

    The Three Kinds Of Believers

    Contributed by Rev. Reynaldo Bechayda on Dec 10, 2020
     | 4,441 views

    This sermon teaches the three different kind of believers...

    The Three Kinds of Believers III John 1-14 1 The elder, To my dear friend Gaius, whom I love in the truth. 2 Dear friend, I pray that you may enjoy good health and that all may go well with you, even as your soul is getting along well. 3 It gave me great joy when some believers came and testified ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    No To The Spirit Of Diotrephes

    Contributed by Rev. Reynaldo Bechayda on Dec 10, 2020
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     | 2,498 views

    This sermon teaches us to get rid of the spirit of Diotrepes

    No to the Spirit Of Diotrephes (3 John 9-10) I wrote to the church, but Diotrephes, who loves to be first, will not welcome us. 10 So when I come, I will call attention to what he is doing, spreading malicious nonsense about us. Not satisfied with that, he even refuses to welcome other believers. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Larry Grant avatar

    Face To Face Series

    Contributed by Larry Grant on Aug 1, 2021
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     | 1,720 views

    Be careful of the “Just Us Club!” Be careful of any ministry that is designed for “Just Us.” We must welcome the Christian stranger, not welcome weird doctrine but believers with genuine hospitality!

    “I had much to write to you, but I would rather not write with pen & ink. I hope to see you soon so we will talk face to face.” V3 – Walking in Truth (The Beloved Gaius - indeed you are walking in the truth) I want to talk to you Face to Face to tell you about my prayer that all is well with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Tweets From God (Part 4: 3 John) Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Aug 29, 2021
     | 2,742 views

    If God had a Twitter account, what would he tweet? The Bible contains five short, one-chapter books. In the fourth, 3 John, we are introduced to three types of people you might meet at church: a joy, a jerk, and a jewel.

    Tweets from God: 3 John Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 6/5/2016 A few 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 three ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    It’s The Truth!

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jun 5, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,549 views

    Analysis of 3 John. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: Analysis of 3 John. • (a). The encouragement of Gaius (vs 1-8) • (B). The criticism of Diotrephes (vs 9-10) • (c). The testimony of Demetrius (vs 11-12) Ill: A grandmother was looking after her two little grandchildren; • A 7-year-old girl, and a 5-year-old boy. ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    “diotrephes & Demetrius – A Cantankerous & A Consistent Christian” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Mar 26, 2012
    based on 6 ratings
     | 16,343 views

    John contrasts a God centered Christian with a self centered Christian.

    In the book of Third John, we read a tale of three Christians - Gaius, who John commended; Diotrephes, who John saw as cantankerous; and Demetrius, who John cited as being consistent in His walk with Christ. Last time we considered what John has to say about Gaius - a commendable Christian. Now ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Divisive And The Godly Minister

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 13, 2012
     | 5,968 views

    This is the very reason that this 3rd letter of John was written. There was a divisive leader in the church who was causing serious problems. In writing, John covers the traits of the divisive leader and he tells us how to handle him.

    A divisive leader is one of the most serious problems to ever confront a church. When a church has within its ranks a divisive leader, the very life and ministry of the church are threatened. A divisive leader always carries a church through one of its most traumatic experiences. He usually ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Response To The Truth Series

    Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Aug 25, 2015
     | 8,151 views

    We are to love and live the truth.

    There is something about brevity that makes a message all that more emphatic. I was pacing up and down a hallway outside a delivery room on April 16, 1976. I was trying to be calm and collected, but I acted more like a caged lion. Suddenly a big door swung open and a gowned nurse was holding ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Cowboy Postcard

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jan 30, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,185 views

    In the old silent movies you could tell the good guys by their white hats and the villains by their black hats. There are two "good guys" and one "bad guy" in this short postcard. This Bible study examines them and their character.

    The Cowboy Postcard Series: New Testament Postcards Chuck Sligh January 27, 2013 TEXT: Please turn in your Bibles to 3 John INTRODUCTION We have a tendency to look at the past through rose-tinted glasses. Have you ever heard anyone talk about “the good old days”? Well, the good old ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Genuine Ministry Life Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Aug 19, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,517 views

    Through this very personal letter we are called to a life of encouragement, to honestly look at our ministry motives, and to live a life of sacrificial involvement.

    Message 3 John 1-14 “Genuine Ministry Life” Human beings are so good at making pendulum swings in their life. We might wake up one day thinking, “I need to get more exercise”. You haven’t been for a run for the last 7 years but you still get up at 5:00am and try and go for a 5km jog. You are so ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    [the Sermon:] V. The Preparation Of The People (Vs. 11-14) Series

    Contributed by David Darst on Jun 4, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,976 views

    This Psalm is a picture of the Victorious Believers Life -- When Madness of Life is Metastasized we can have confidence that we Serve a God who is able to Miraculously Deliver those who Trust in Him.

    This Psalm is a picture of the Victorious Believers Life -- When Madness of Life is Metastasized we can have confidence that we Serve a God who is able to Miraculously Deliver those who Trust in Him. Also this Psalm is a Procedural Reminder as to the order in which the believer should operate. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Timothy Bokka avatar

    Practice Hospitality

    Contributed by Timothy Bokka on Nov 19, 2018
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,270 views

    Lessons from the 3rd John for a blessed Christian walk

    INTRODUCTION In the New Testament, there are 21 letters and 3rd John is the smallest of all the letters. The author is Apostle John. It has only one chapter comprising of 14 verses highlighting the concept of Hospitality, pursuing good and shunning evil. Three individuals and few lessons about them ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Is Church Hospitality Still There? Series

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 5, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 868 views

    Where is our hospitality? Are we a Diotrephes or a Demetrius?

    In verses 1-8: • Letter gives important glimpse into early church • John is telling how he felt after hearing about Gaius. • Concerned for health and well-being • Romans 12:13, Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality. • In early church days, traveling preachers/teachers were ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible