Sermons on 2 San Juan 1:8:

The Rubric For Rewards: What Is Jesus Looking For? Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 30, 2018

The rubric that our Lord Jesus will use at His judgment seat to determine our rewards can be divided into three categories: positive, negative, and special.

The Rubric for Rewards: What Is Jesus Looking For? (Matthew 25:14-30) 1. What is a rubric? The word has quite a few different definitions, actually. You might look it up. Webster lists the definition I am using as the fourth: “a guide listing specific criteria for grading or scoring academic ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30, Matthew 6:3-18, Luke 6:35-36, 2 John 1:7-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Panic Postcard! Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jan 21, 2013

2 John seems to have been written hurriedly to warn a woman of the danger of walking in love without also walking in truth and thus aiding and abetting those who taught error. This study looks at this little "postcard."

A Panic Postcard Series: New Testament Postcards Chuck Sligh January 20, 2013 TEXT: Please turn in your Bibles to 2 John. INTRODUCTION In one of his sermons titled What About the Foundation?, Ravi Zacharias tells this story: A few weeks ago, I did a lectureship at Ohio State University. As I was ...read more

Scripture: 2 John 1:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

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

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

2nd / 3rd John And Jude Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Feb 26, 2022

The emphasis on Walking in Truth and Love

February 26, 2022 Today we are combining 2nd and 3rd JOHN and JUDE. Partly because they are short letters, but also because they share a common thread – All three congregations were facing a crisis. The believers were in danger from other “Christians”, whose only goal was to, deceive, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 26:2-3, Psalm 85:11, Psalm 86:11, Psalm 119:90, John 1:14-17, John 14:6, 1 John 3:1, 1 John 3:16, 1 John 4:9-10, 2 John 1:1-13, 3 John 1:1-14, Jude 1:1-25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Provoking Thoughts From 2 John

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 10, 2022

Obviously, we are dealing with 2 John in this message. You have probably noticed that second and third John are very short.

Second John only has 13 verses. Third John only has 15 verses. But, do not make the mistake of thinking that because these two books are short that it diminishes what John has to say. Illus: John was like some people we meet. They do not say a lot, but they have the most to say when they do ...read more

Scripture: 2 John 1:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Truth Builds The Church Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 22, 2021

Second John 5-13 teaches us ways in which to apply the truth in our daily lives.

Scripture The New Testament of the Holy Bible contains three letters that were written by the Apostle John. A group of false teachers had infiltrated the churches for which John was responsible around Ephesus. They denied that Jesus was the Son of God and also taught that one needed special ...read more

Scripture: 2 John 1:5-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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

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

Something More

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 3, 2023

The errors that infiltrate the Faith are often characterised as teaching that attempts to present "something more." The Faith is simple and complete, requiring no addition from the fertile imagination of any person.

“Many deceivers have gone out into the world, those who do not confess the coming of Jesus Christ in the flesh. Such a one is the deceiver and the antichrist. Watch yourselves, so that you may not lose what we have worked for, but may win a full reward. Everyone who goes on ahead and does not ...read more

Scripture: 2 John 1:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Preparing Your Easter Sermons

Contributed by Ivy Drafor-Amenyah on Mar 14, 2023

Sharing the Gospel during Easter needs to help people know who Jesus is

INTRODUCTION We preach about the passion of Christ year after year. And we read the same passages year after year. Each year is expected to be unique and different. Yes, and the emphasis is usually different when a lot of time is spend in the presence of the Lord, to seek His guidance and strength ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:26-27, John 1:14, John 10:30, John 1:29, 2 John 1:7-11, Colossians 2:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Three Essentials For Christian Living

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on May 30, 2023

As the title of the message suggests, I want to point out and talk about three foundational themes that are essential to the Christian Life.

In the earliest formation of acting, method actors were likely to be trained thespians. The original actor, Thespis, performed in Greek amphitheaters. Actors were called hypocrites, a Greek word meaning "one who wears a mask." These hypocrites shielded their identity, wore a mask, to ...read more

Scripture: 2 John 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Christian - The Judgement Seat Of Christ – Part 2 Of 3 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jun 27, 2025

Above all things God wants faithfulness. Rewards attach to a faithful servant. God is a God of small things and in quietness and confidence is our strength. We look at the quality of works and the testing by fire. To not make the mistake of “TRYING to do” for a reward as that is wrong.

THE CHRISTIAN - THE JUDGEMENT SEAT OF CHRIST – PART 2 OF 3 In the last study we opened up this subject to see both the joy and seriousness of it. This time we will consider more aspects of The Judgement Seat of Christ including what brings reward and the quality of deeds done for Christ. I will ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:10-15, 2 Timothy 3:1-4, Matthew 6:1, Matthew 10:42, Luke 6:22-23, Luke 6:35, 2 John 1:7-8, 1 Corinthians 12:28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Finding Real Joy Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 29, 2024

This is the 12th Sermon in the Series "Be Genuine". This is the 1st sermon from 2 John.

Series: Be Genuine [#12] FINDING REAL JOY 2 John 1:1-13 Introduction: In a world of pain, misery, corruption, etc…; how does a Christian find joy in their Christian walk? 2 John helps us answer this question. 2 John 1:1-3 This letter, which is addressed to the “chosen lady and her ...read more

Scripture: 2 John 1:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Rewards Of A Servant Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 23, 2024

God knows that serving Him is not always easy or pleasant, so He encourages and motivates us to not give up by His promised rewards.

A. Allow me to begin today’s sermon with two brief stories. 1. The first story is about a woman who lost her purse in the chaos of Christmas shopping. a. Her purse was found by an honest young boy who returned to her. b. When the woman looked into her purse to see if everything was there, she ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:58, Matthew 19:27-29, Mark 10:29-30, Matthew 6:19-21, Hebrews 11:6, 2 John 1:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ