Sermons on 2 San Juan 1:10:

Living In The Truth

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jan 7, 2016

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

Scripture: 2 John 1:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Walking With God Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 7, 2016

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

Scripture: 2 John 1:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

Wisdom For Moms

Contributed by Jason Duhon on Mar 11, 2016

For Mother's Day, there is no better gift than to share God's words of wisdom to moms. To all the mothers, step-mothers, and like-my-mothers out there, have a happy Mother's Day.

Wisdom For Moms 2 John 1-13 Preacher G. Campbell Morgan had four sons and they all became ministers of the gospel. At a family reunion, a friend asked one of the sons, "Which Morgan is the greatest preacher?" While that son looked at his father, he replied, "Mom." An old Spanish proverb says, ...read more

Scripture: 2 John 1:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Legacy Of The Pew 1 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 2, 2016

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

Scripture: 2 John 1:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

God Is Your Pace Car

Contributed by Troy Borst on Aug 30, 2016

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

Scripture: 2 John 1:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Hear You Knocking, But You Can't Come In!

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Apr 3, 2010

We can do without be sympathetic to the cult!

Intro: 1. There was a song some years ago that went, “I hear you knocking…but you can’t come in!” 2. The cults will always come knocking on our door, but if we are wise we will not let them in. The essence of this little letter is: It is a Caution against Endorsing a Cult. ...read more

Scripture: 2 John 1:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

More Warnings Against Deceivers Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jun 28, 2012

One of the greatest problems faced by believers today is false teaching. They’re everywhere. There are imposters all over the place who go by the name of Christian, yet they’re anything BUT followers of Christ. Their teachings contain just enough of th

One of the greatest problems faced by believers today is false teaching. They’re everywhere. There are imposters all over the place who go by the name of Christian, yet they’re anything BUT followers of Christ. Their teachings contain just enough of the truth to ensnare millions by ...read more

Scripture: 2 John 1:7-13

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

Unity

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Oct 23, 2021

The unity of followers is one of the most important - and yet problematic - charisteristics of the disciples. Jesus prayed for it the last night he would be with his chosen disciples. Yet since then the church has been characterized in the eyes of the world as riddled with division and strife.

Note: I have developed a set of simple PowerPoint slides for use with this sermon. If you are interested in the slides I will send them to you by Email. Email your request to me at sam@srmccormick.net and be sure to enter "Easter Slides" in the subject line (otherwise I am likely to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:18, Romans 16:17-18, Proverbs 6:16-19, Titus 3:10-11, 1 Corinthians 5:1-2, Hebrews 12:14-15, 1 Corinthians 1:10-11, John 17:20-23, Philippians 2:1-2, Mark 10:7-8, Genesis 2:24, Ephesians 4:1-3, 2 John 1:10-11, Psalm 133:1-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Greeting Fellow Believers Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Nov 17, 2020

Our loyalty to Christ and other believers should supersede all other factors. We should receive and support every other Christian regardless of race, denomination, political party, or any other affiliation. This message expounds Philippians 4:10-23.

For the last two messages we have addressed Paul’s expression of gratitude for the gift the Philippians had sent him. That is found in Philippians 4:10-20. There we discovered a wealth of revelation that has filled our hearts with peace and confidence. Those two previous messages focused on three ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-13, 2 Corinthians 12:14, Luke 6:38, Revelation 3:14-22, Galatians 3:28, James 2:1, 2 Corinthians 6:14, 2 John 1:9-11, Matthew 9:38, Matthew 10:11-16, 2 Corinthians 9:6-11, Proverbs 11:24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

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

Walk In Love Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jul 23, 2024

John loves the church in truth. They all know the truth. It is all because of the truth that lives in us. Grace of God is with us in truth. Everything is based on the truth of the gospel of Jesus Christ.

The book of 2 John, a short letter, is written by John the beloved disciple. He was the closest person to Jesus during his earthly ministry. John was key in the growth of the early church. He was in and out of prison for sixty years following the death of Jesus. When John wrote this letter he was, ...read more

Scripture: 2 John 1:1-13

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

How Do We Know The Truth? Series

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 5, 2022

Do not just read but obey. To walk in truth, one knows how to act, what to do, is willing to learn, and is determined to do so.

In verses 1-3: • John was an elder, he loved the church, he was writing this letter to warn the church and congregation to watch out for false teachers. • The Truth is Jesus. o 1 John 2:21, I have not written unto you because ye know not the truth, but because ye know it, and that no lie is of the ...read more

Scripture: 2 John 1:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible