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  • Jet Tour Through 3 John Series

    Contributed by Travis Moore on Oct 31, 2000
    based on 110 ratings
     | 5,130 views

    Introduction to 3 John

    3rd John - Hospitality INTRODUCTION: 3rd John, like 2nd John, was probably written as a note to a friend attached to the circulatory Letter of 1st John. Where 2nd John warned against receiving false teachers, 3rd John warns against refusing to show proper hospitality and respect to true servants ...read more

  • "Entertaining Angels…and Other Strangers”

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 7, 2002
    based on 140 ratings
     | 13,212 views

    Hospitality--Biblical instruction, Biblical examples, and how this relates to us today.

    “Entertaining Angels…and Other Strangers” -a sermon on hospitality Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Introduction: We read in the Nativity story, “…there was no room for them at the inn.” Those are familiar words, but this is not a Christmas message. ...read more

  • Two "Weddings" And A "Funeral" Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 17, 2002
    based on 45 ratings
     | 8,838 views

    In the characters of III John, Gaius, Demetrius, and Diotrephes, we learn how to bond and we discover what kills relationships. Designed for "punctuation" by organ music between the sections.

    We really need to connect. We are made for fellowship, and if we do not connect with one another, we will dry up and die. We need to connect with God; and we need to connect with one another. When I was the Baptist chaplain at Howard University, it seemed that my students only knew two ...read more

  • No Greater Joy

    Contributed by James May on Feb 23, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 9,794 views

    What brings the greatest joy to the heart of the Lord? It’s the joy of seeing his children faithfully serving him.

    Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

  • The Last Words Of John Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Feb 23, 2003
    based on 19 ratings
     | 3,642 views

    These are the last recorded words of John. One’s last words often tell us where his priorities were.

    John’s third letter is addressed to Gaius, "my dear friend." The central thought is found in verse eleven: "Dear friend, do not imitate what is evil but what is good. Anyone who does what is good is from God. Anyone who does what is evil has not seen God." Imitate good people. Don’t imitate ...read more

  • Is Hoss's Doing Our Job

    Contributed by Dan Borchert on Aug 29, 2002
    based on 8 ratings
     | 1,800 views

    The Restaraunt Hoss’s has a comercial were they say Hoss’s is Hospitality. We as a church a commanded to offer Hospitality. The question then is Hoss doing our job?

    3 John 5-8 Is Hoss’s Doing Our Job? Introduction A. I am sure that most of you have seen the Commercial for Hoss’s right? a. In these commercials the Restaurant tells us they are working hard at trying to offer warm friendly service b. They want you to feel comfortable during your visit c. They ...read more

  • As Others See Us

    Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Jun 30, 2001
    based on 186 ratings
     | 31,122 views

    John the Elder writes an appraisal of three church members: Gaius - who serves others, Diotrephes - who hinders others, and Demetrius - who attracts others.

    AS OTHERS SEE US The third letter of John is one of the shortest in the New Testament but it has much to say to us. It’s a warm and honest pastoral letter. A straight from the shoulder message from a pastor to his people. Where encouragement and commendation are ...read more

  • See You Soon: Finding Peace In Conflicts Series

    Contributed by Bob Hostetler on Jul 11, 2001
    based on 88 ratings
     | 4,988 views

    A plea to pursue peace even in the midst of conflict

    Postcards from the Past: Finding Peace in Conflicts Scripture Reading: 3 John 1-14 Little Billy was playing in the family room while his dad watched the evening news on TV. When the newscaster started talking about rioting and unrest between Israelis and Palestinians, Billy turned to his dad. ...read more

  • Three Hearts In The Church

    Contributed by James May on Feb 24, 2002
    based on 124 ratings
     | 27,564 views

    The descriptions given of the 3 men that John wrote about in 3 John are general descriptions of the type of hearts that we find in every church. The Heart of a Servant, the Heart of the Evangelist, and the Un-teachable Heart.

    Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

  • Missionary Commissioning Service

    Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 2, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 15,969 views

    This message is a challenge to a missionary couple and to the church supporting them.

    November 4, 2001 Commissioning Service For the Twinems As I was looking for what I might share today, someone said to me that in all their years in church, they had never been to a commissioning service. This just isn’t an everyday occurrence. It is especially rare to have a pastor who has ...read more

  • Working Together To Get The Job Done

    Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Dec 5, 2001
    based on 109 ratings
     | 33,563 views

    Working Together.

    INTRODUCTION: WE CAN ACCOMPLISH MORE BY WORKING TOGETHER THAN WE CAN BY WORKING ALONE. IF WE ARE GOING TO EFFECTIVELY MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THIS WORLD, IT’S GOING TO TAKE A UNIFIED EFFORT FROM ALL OF US. GENERAL MOTORS, HOBART, AND OTHER CORPORATIONS HAVE BEEN SUCCESSFUL THROUGH THE YEARS BECAUSE ...read more

  • Flourishing In Faithfulness Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on May 30, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 18,187 views

    Since God is forever faithful to us, He desires for us to be faithful to Him and to others. A faithful person walks in the truth not matter what happens to him.

    Flourishing in Faithfulness Rev. Brian Bill 7/22/01 Someone asked me a couple weeks ago if the jokes I hear about Wisconsin offend me. I told him that I ask for it by bringing up “God’s Country” so often in my sermons. That reminds me of the man who decided to write a book about churches ...read more

  • It’s The Truth!

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jun 5, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,792 views

    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

  • How To Treat The Good The Bad And The Ugly Series

    Contributed by Dale Harlow on Dec 17, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,433 views

    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

  • Showing Hospitality Series

    Contributed by Timothy Darling on Jan 3, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,760 views

    In 14 verses John tells us things that no one else really expounds in the entire Bible. He talks about Christian hospitality. He talks about a man who opens his home lovingly, readily and willingly to see the work of the kingdom of God go forward.

    Showing Hospitality 3 John 1-14 This book is very short. It is the shortest book in the Bible. In 14 verses John tells us things that no one else really expounds in the entire Bible. He talks about Christian hospitality. He talks about a man who opens his home lovingly, readily and willingly to ...read more

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