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  • Nathan Johnson avatar

    Follow

    Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Aug 29, 2008
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    God provides people in our path in life to be an example for us. We need to be wise, on our end, to follow those who live for the truth of God.

    Follow Griffith Baptist Church – 8/31/08 A.M. Service Text: 3 John Key verse: 3 John 1:10 - Beloved, follow not that which is evil, but that which is good. He that doeth good is of God: but he that doeth evil hath not seen God. The Introduction Some believe that leading is easier than ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dale Harlow avatar

    How To Treat The Good The Bad And The Ugly Series

    Contributed by Dale Harlow on Dec 17, 2007
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    3 John gives to us a glimpse into the life and struggles of the church of the first century. They struggled with the truth and with personalities. To borrow the words of a New Testament scholar: “Third John is all about the Elder, who wrote it; Gaius, who

    Jay Leno once said that the Christmas tree is the perfect houseplant for him because it is already dead. And that’s probably true for many of us. Growing house plants sometimes is hard work. One preacher was given a Peace Lily for a wedding gift. I don’t know what the symbolism means. Peace ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Wonderful Church Leadership

    Contributed by James May on Aug 19, 2007
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    The church leadership will determine the direction and spirituality of the church. Let’s pray that we have the right leaders in these last days.

    The Wonderful Church Leadership Sunday, August 19, 2007 – PM By Pastor Jim May 3 John 1-14 Have you ever wondered what kind of spiritual giants led the early churches? These men and women of God were called by God to lead the baby church to fulfill the Great Commission. It had been only a few ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Something Better Than Perfume

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Aug 24, 2004
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    One’s name or reputation is a precious possession It needs to be guarded and cherished. This sermon calls upon the follower of Christ to do just that.

    Something Better Than Perfume III John 1:4-12 Have you ever heard of the expression, “Your name will be mud?” Do you know where it originated? Samuel Alexander Mudd was the doctor who set John Wilkes Booth’s leg after Booth assassinated Abraham Lincoln in Ford’s Theater in 1865. Mudd claimed ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Committed To Christian Friendship

    Contributed by Steven Chapman on Jun 17, 2005
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    In a world crying out for friendship, 3 John helps us to define the kinds of friendships that define Christian community.

    Committed to Christian Friendship 3 John Everybody wants it. But few know how to find it. Some would give their life for a taste. Most are left desperate. Searching in loneliness for a friend. In the July 21, 1980 issue of Time Magazine there was an essay entitled “Friends, And Countrymen”. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Gaius Series

    Contributed by Keith Andrews on Jun 13, 2006
    based on 18 ratings
     | 12,276 views

    Sermon about the man called Gaius.

    Gaius: 3 John 1-4 Sermon by: CH (CPT) Keith J. Andrews Jay Leno once said that the Christmas tree is the perfect houseplant for him because it is already dead. And that’s probably true for many of us. Growing house plants sometimes is hard work. Five years ago, when Monica and I got married, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Imitation Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 14, 2010
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    John tells us about two different people in the church; one to follow and one, we wouldn’t want to follow. 1- What not to imitate 2- What to imitate

    INTRO.- Who’s your favorite TV or Hollywood actor or actress? Past or present? Considering today’s actors and actresses, older may be better. Oh really? Maybe not. ILL.- I discovered an internet site about the religion of famous actors of the past. Here is what I found. 1 Humphrey ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Larry Wilson avatar

    The Church That Heard "Well Done"

    Contributed by Larry Wilson on Oct 6, 2011
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    What kind of church do you like? What kind do I like? Does it really matter? How about, what kind of church does God like? Here’s the story of a church that heard well done. It was not a church without problems. But it was a church that had the heartbeat

    The Church Which Heard God Say “Well Done” Or, 5 “I’s” (One Capital I, Three Little I, One Big I) 3 John Stewardship of Missions Sunday, January 24, 2010 3 John 1:1-14 1 The elder unto the wellbeloved Gaius, whom I love in the truth. 2 Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gordon Curley avatar

    It’s The Truth!

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jun 5, 2011
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    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

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Loved In Truth Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 27, 2010
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     | 6,304 views

    Christians are taught to love one another. However, what is it that causes us to love one another? How shall we love? John gives us a glimpse of the love we are to have in this brief letter to a man named Gaius.

    “The elder to the beloved Gaius, whom I love in truth. “Beloved, I pray that all may go well with you and that you may be in good health, as it goes well with your soul. For I rejoiced greatly when the brothers came and testified to your truth, as indeed you are walking in the truth. I have no ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Dealing With The Preacher-Eaters

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 24, 2012
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    Sons of Diotrephes will arise among the churches. The people of God are responsible to recognise their presence and to expose their evil work.

    “I have written something to the church, but Diotrephes, who likes to put himself first, does not acknowledge our authority. So if I come, I will bring up what he is doing, talking wicked nonsense against us. And not content with that, he refuses to welcome the brothers, and also stops those who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Cowboy Postcard

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jan 30, 2013
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     | 7,989 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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    The Divisive And The Godly Minister

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 13, 2012
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    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

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    "Gaius - A Commendable Christian” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Mar 22, 2012
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    Gaius was a believer who is commended by the Apostle John for two things that all believers should seek to have be true of them.

    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. John identifies himself here as “the elder,” which is a term that is used interchangeably ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Mar 26, 2012
    based on 6 ratings
     | 17,438 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