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  • T.J. Conwell avatar

    Living In The Truth

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jan 7, 2016
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     | 7,366 views

    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

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Walking With God Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 7, 2016
     | 12,007 views

    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

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Balancing Truth And Love

    Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Jan 10, 2012
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    Have you been weighed in God’s balance and found wanting on the side of Truth? Or have you been weighed and found wanting on the side of Love? Biblically speaking, falling short in one is falling short in both! May we seek God’s grace and mercy today for

    Intro: The Apostle John personally wrote to the “elect lady” who seemed to have erred on the side of love and also needed to take heed on the side of truth. Note: the word “truth” is mentioned 4X in this epistle (vv. 1, 2, 3, 4). The word “love” is also mentioned 4X (vv. 1, 3, 5, 6). The number ...read more

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  • Michael Stark avatar

    The Teaching About Christ Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 29, 2012
     | 5,359 views

    The distinguishing doctrine for the Christian Faith is the teaching about Christ. Identifying that doctrine and understanding its meaning is vital to the Faith.

    “I rejoiced greatly to find some of your children walking in the truth, just as we were commanded by the Father. And now I ask you, dear lady—not as though I were writing you a new commandment, but the one we have had from the beginning—that we love one another. And this is love, that we walk ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Commandment To Love Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jun 28, 2012
     | 5,400 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Continue In The Faith Series

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Mar 31, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,773 views

    John offers three practical ways to remain in the faith: Do not let others redefine who Jesus is; Grow your agape love; Do not listen to false teachers.

    Katie and I got married a little over 21 years ago. We wanted a simple wedding ceremony, a simple reception - a few friends, some family, a little cake, some punch and that was it. But then, the relatives got involved. Sound familiar? What started out as an uncomplicated and straightforward ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God Is Your Pace Car

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Aug 30, 2016
     | 6,652 views

    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

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Abiding In Love And Faith

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Apr 18, 2019
     | 4,775 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Legacy Of The Pew 1 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 2, 2016
     | 7,387 views

    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

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    2 John Lesson 2 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 15, 2019
     | 5,040 views

    Eight signs of a false religion.

    A. INTRODUCTION “From the old leader of the church to the elect lady and her children whom I love so much, as do all other believers who have the truth in their hearts” (v. 1, Expanded Translation). 1. Who wrote? John the apostle, but calls himself “elder”. a. Identifies himself as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Robert Butler avatar

    Add It Up

    Contributed by Robert Butler on Jun 16, 2020
     | 2,179 views

    I don’t know if this has ever happened to you but it happens to me way too often. I meet someone and at first blush I’m excited because they seem to be as committed to the same ideas as me. However, over time, I realize we aren’t alike as I thought.

    I don’t know if this has ever happened to you but it happens to me way too often. I meet someone and at first blush I’m excited because they seem to be as committed to the same ideas as me. However, over time, I realize we aren’t alike as I thought. They haven’t changed. I am noticing their ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Memorial Day. One Gave All For Us.

    Contributed by William Akehurst on May 28, 2024
     | 703 views

    Memorial Day, we remember those who gave their lives for our freedom. Living HE loved me, dying HE saved me, buried HE carried my sins far away, rising HE justified, freely forever, One Day HE’s coming, oh glorious day!

    2024.05.26 Sermon Notes. Memorial Day. One Gave All for us all William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA: Living HE loved me, dying HE saved me, buried HE carried my sins far away, rising HE justified, freely forever, One Day HE’s coming, oh glorious day! Memorial Day, we remember those who gave their lives ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Roger Hasselquist avatar

    Reasons To Rejoice

    Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Oct 21, 2024
     | 790 views

    There are many things in life that can get us down, but God gives us reasons to rejoice.

    Alba 10-20-2024 REASONS TO REJOICE II John 1-6 Ed Skidmore, a graduate of Ozark Christian College and longtime minister in Texas told this story. He recalled a memorable moment many years ago when Susan (his wife) and he were taking Kimberly (their daughter), age 2 , and her slightly younger ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Jesus Christ Really Did Come In The Flesh And Is Coming Again

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 11, 2024
     | 363 views

    The clear fact is that all humans need to make themselves ready by faith and good works to be ready at any time for the general judgement, the return of Christ.

    Friday of the thirty-second week in course 2024 Let’s spend a moment with our Gospel passage to find from Church teaching what Jesus is not saying by way of St. Luke. There is a school of Christian thought that was popularized in the Left Behind series of books and flicks. It’s called ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Chris Swanson avatar

    How Are We To Know The Truth?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jan 9, 2023
     | 1,227 views

    The emphasis of Second John chapter 2 is on the basics of following Christ, of truth and love, and to warn against false teachers. We are not to just read the Word of God, but we are to obey it as well.

    When a believer knows how to walk in the truth, he or she should know how to act, should know what to do, is willing to learn, and is determined to do so. In verses 1-3: The “elder” is John, one of twelve disciples. He also is the author of the Gospel of John, the three epistles, and the book of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible