Sermons on 2 John 2:2:

God's Call (Part 2)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 18, 2021

What is our call to? What does the call of some early disciples teach us about our call from God? We will learn that our call is first and foremost to a change of heart, to believe. We will look at the call of Simon, Andrew, James and John in Mark 1:14-20.

Prelude: What is our call to? What does the call of some early disciples teach us about our call from God? Purpose: We will learn that our call is first and foremost to a change of heart, to believe. Plan: We will look at the call of Simon, Andrew, James and John in Mark 1:14-20. The Gospel Mark ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: Baptist

Walking In Truth And Love Series

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Nov 14, 2006

In 2 John, the Apostle John addresses a very important question: What should I do about false teaching? To answer that question John deals with two major subjects.

Walking in truth and love 2 John The concept of NT Postcards is not as far off as it might seem. Four books in the NT and one in the OT have only one chapter. • Philemon • 2 John • 3 John • Jude Originally, these short books served a similar purpose to postcards. The author had a short ...read more

Scripture: 2 John 1:1-13

Denomination: Mennonite

Responsibilities, Rights, And Privileges Of The Church Series

Contributed by Don Jaques on Jan 19, 2006

1. The church consists of those sanctified in Christ Jesus and called to be holy. (v. 2) 2. The church does not lack any spiritual gift (v. 7) 3. The church is kept strong to the end by Jesus Christ. (v. 8-9)

Some of the topics that will be covered 1. The church consists of those sanctified in Christ Jesus and called to be holy. (v. 2) 2. The church does not lack any spiritual gift (v. 7) 3. The church is kept strong to the end by Jesus Christ. (v. 8-9) INTRO: “If you ever find the perfect church – ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Called Into Righteousness Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 19, 2022

To counter false belief to show how someone is Called into Righteousness, it changes one’s understanding of their 1) Relationships (Romans 3:1-2), 2) Responsibility (Romans 3:3-4) and their 3) Righteousness (Romans 3:5-8)

Romans 3:1–8. Then what advantage has the Jew? Or what is the value of circumcision? 2 Much in every way. To begin with, the Jews were entrusted with the oracles of God. 3 What if some were unfaithful? Does their faithlessness nullify the faithfulness of God? 4 By no means! Let God be true though ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:1-8

Denomination: Other

Trustworthy Saying - Part 2

Contributed by Jeffrey Dillinger on Oct 14, 2024

God is faithful. Paul writes a trustworthy saying about God's faithfulness.

The Saying Is Trustworthy – pt 2 (2 Tim 2:11-13) Intro: A. Kerri and I were on vacation last week, and I just wanted to show you some pictures. We take pictures on our phone or, if you are Brad Bull, on an old 35mm camera and develop photos. The reason we take pictures is to capture a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:11-13, Matthew 10:32-33, John 3:16-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Closing In On The Cross Of Jesus Christ - Part 8: Victory Belongs To The Lord! Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 26, 2023

Here God shows us... 1. The hateful plot against the Lord (vs. 1-2). 2. The heavenly plan of God (vs. 1-2). 3. The hopeless pain of a life without God (vs. 3-5). 4. The hopeful proof of God's Word (vs. 6-10).

Closing in on the Cross of Jesus Christ Part 8: Victory Belongs to the Lord! The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 27:1-10 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared April 26, 2023) MESSAGE: *Here in God's Word we are very close to the cross of Jesus Christ. Lord willing, next time we will see the Lord's ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Light Of The World Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Jul 17, 2003

This is part 2 from a series on the 7 "I Am" statements of Jesus in John.

May 25, 2003 John 8:12-20 The Light of the World Intro Talk about Mission Impossible; picture this: 3 college students, in pitch blackness, walking hand-in-hand-in-hand at midnight, through a huge campground where they’d never been before, trying to link up with the rest of their group for a ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12-20

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Why Jesus Came

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 1, 2006

1- Jesus sought and John baptized 2- Jesus submitted and God spoke

INTRO.- Ways you know you’re from Arkansas: - "Vacation" means driving to Hot Springs or maybe even Branson. - Up North to you means Missouri. - You know several people who have hit a deer. - Your school classes were canceled because of cold. - Your school classes were canceled because of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Church And The World Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jun 12, 2021

First John 2:12-17 teaches us about the church and the world.

Scripture False teachers were spreading heresy about knowing God. In his First Letter, John wrote to encourage the church regarding their assurance of salvation. John had been coming down hard on the false teachers. He had also given clear tests about how one could be sure that one has fellowship ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:12-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Doctrinal Test Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jun 18, 2021

First John 2:18-27 warns us about false teachers.

Scripture In the First Letter of John, the Apostle John writes to believers in churches around the ancient city of Ephesus. False teaching has entered their churches through false teachers. These false teachers claimed that they had a relationship with God. John’s letter addresses this crisis by ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:18-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Christmas In Isaiah

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 7, 2017

The virgin shall conceive ... and call his name - With Us the God.

CHRISTMAS IN ISAIAH. 1. Isaiah 7:14; Matthew 1:23. “Behold the virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and call His name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, ‘with us the God’.” There are those in the church today - in its hierarchy, and teaching in its seminaries - who want us to think that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:23, Isaiah 11:1-2, Isaiah 9:6-7, Isaiah 7:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Courage To Rise Above Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 3, 2023

1) Courage from God’s Commission (Joshua 1:1–2). 2) Courage from God’s Promises (Joshua 1:3–6), and 3) Courage from God’s Written Word (Joshua 1:7–9).

Joshua 1:1-9. [1:1] After the death of Moses the servant of the LORD, the LORD said to Joshua the son of Nun, Moses' assistant, [2]"Moses my servant is dead. Now therefore arise, go over this Jordan, you and all this people, into the land that I am giving to them, to the people of Israel. ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Other

Enter His Gates With Thanksgiving Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Oct 6, 2022

(1) A Statement of How to give thanks (Psalm 100:1-2), (2) An Explanation of Why God’s people must give thanks (Psalm 100:3), and (3) An invitation to Whom should we give Thanks (Psalm 100:4-5)

Psalm 100:1-5. [1] Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth! [2] Serve the LORD with gladness! Come into his presence with singing! [3] Know that the LORD, he is God! It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture. [4] Enter his gates with thanksgiving, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Other

It's Not Too Late To Learn From God's Judgments On You (Isaiah 42:18-43:7) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on May 14, 2024

When we live in rebellion, and life falls apart, sometimes it's because that's God's judgment. 2+2 sometimes equals 4. God wants us to learn from his judgments.

Imagine, if you will, a married couple having an argument. One spouse accuses the other of being difficult, or pig-headed, or lazy, or unreasonable, or something. Some harsh words are said by one party. The spouse on the receiving end of it looks at the other, and says, "Hey, wait. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:18-25, Isaiah 43:1-7, 1 Corinthians 11:30, 1 Corinthians 10:1-14

Moving Forward For The Lord

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 17, 2018

How can we move forward for the Lord? 1. Be faithful to fulfill our responsibility (vs. 1-2). 2. Take advantage of every opportunity (vs. 1-3). 3. Fully trust in God's sovereignty (vs. 3-8).

Moving Forward for the Lord The Book of Acts - Part 88 Acts 27:1-8 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - June 28, 2015 INTRODUCTION: *When I started looking at tonight's Scripture, I thought back to the theme verse for our "Fun Run" VBS. It was 2 Timothy 4:7, where Paul ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:1-8

Denomination: Baptist