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  • Dave McFadden avatar

    "Gaius - A Commendable Christian” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Mar 22, 2012
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     | 17,636 views

    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
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     | 17,471 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

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    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

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Co-Operation In The Cause Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 23, 2011
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    Are there limits on co-operation between churches? If so, what are they?

    “Beloved, it is a faithful thing you do in all your efforts for these brothers, strangers as they are, who testified to your love before the church. You will do well to send them on their journey in a manner worthy of God. For they have gone out for the sake of the name, accepting nothing from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    How To Kill A Church

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Nov 3, 2011
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     | 9,575 views

    This message deals with how the members of a church can kill the church without recognizing it.

    How To Kill A Church Calvary 10/9/2011 Ephesians 4:1-6 Psalm 133 3 John 1:5-13 We have a started a new series for the next four weeks and the topic is “Moving Things To The Next Level.” There are times in our lives, when we want to get one result, but we actually ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    No Greater Joy Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Sep 21, 2014
    based on 24 ratings
     | 24,398 views

    A sermon examining the joy that comes from seeing our brothers and sisters "walk in truth".

    NO GREATER JOY 3 JOHN 1-4 (Antioch Baptist Church: Sunday, November 9th, 2025) You will find the word “joy” in over one hundred and fifty verses in the Holy Scriptures. The Psalmist “shouted to God with loud songs of joy” (Psalm 47:1). Isaiah spoke of “everlasting joy” (Isaiah 51:11). Even ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fellow Workers For The Truth

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Nov 2, 2014
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     | 18,140 views

    A sermon examining the importance of Christians working together.

    FELLOW WORKERS FOR THE TRUTH 3 John 1:5-9 (Antioch Baptist Church: Sunday, November 16th, 2025) Honey bees visit over 2 million flowers and fly over 55,000 miles to produce a single pound of honey. It takes about 560 bees to make 1 pound of honey. A single worker bee produces a very ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Imitate Good, Not Evil

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Nov 9, 2014
    based on 7 ratings
     | 30,632 views

    A sermon examining the command to imitate what is good.

    IMITATE GOOD, NOT EVIL 3 John 1:9-15 You have probably heard the phrase "imitation is the sincerest form of flattery"; this means that when someone copies another person, it shows they admire that person's actions or qualities enough to want to replicate them. I would ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Will To Heal

    Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 17, 2015
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     | 8,639 views

    3 John 1:2 (KJV) 2 Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.

    BIBLE PROOF THAT IT IS ALWAYS GOD'S WILL TO HEAL There are many reasons we can give from Scripture to prove that bodily healing is always the will of God for all men in every age. The following proofs are a few that are backed by many Scriptures to prove it is always God's will to heal: (1) ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    It’s The Truth!

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jun 5, 2011
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     | 6,188 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

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    How To Be Successful

    Contributed by Jb Hall on Jul 7, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,847 views

    This sermon will detail what it takes to be successful in your calling.

    How to be Successful III John, Verse 2 By: JB Hall Introduction: Here in our text verse, God, through the pen of John, tells us that He wishes above all things that we may prosper and be in health, even as our soul prospers. God does not wish poverty, oppression, and suffering for His ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's View Of Prosperity

    Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Mar 11, 2013
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     | 8,163 views

    Learn how to prosper God's way

    GOD’S VIEW OF PROSPERITY 3 John 1:2 - Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health just as your soul prospers. God wants His children to prosper and is looking for those that he can trust with kingdom prosperity. The world’s view of prosperity is not ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Love In Truth

    Contributed by John Mccormack on Jan 22, 2013
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     | 3,720 views

    TRUE LOVE EMBRACES TRUTH

    LOVE IN TRUTH INTRODUCTION: AGAIN, MOST BIBLE AUTHORITIES BELIEVE JOHN WROTE 3 JOHN DUE THE STYLE OF THE WRITINGS. HE CALLS HIMSELF “THE ELDER” AND MAY REFER TO AGE AS MUCH AS HIS POSITION IN THE CHURCH. SOME SUGGEST HE MAY HAVE BEEN THE LAST OF THE APOSTLES. THE LETTER WAS ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chuck Sligh avatar

    The Cowboy Postcard

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jan 30, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,997 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

  • Ricardo Rodriguez avatar

    We Are The Object Of His Blessings Series

    Contributed by Ricardo Rodriguez on Nov 1, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,086 views

    Perhaps someone can say, “If I am the object of His blessings, why I am living in these unjustified conditions?” Perhaps what needs he/she needs to do is to put more attention at the conditions that the Bible demands to be able to obtain the blessings pr

    Ice-breaker: If the angel Gabriel came and said, “Ask me what you want.” What would ask for? Key Verses: 3 John 1:2, Proverbs 8:17, Job 8:5-7. INTRODUCTION Perhaps someone can say, “If I am the object of His blessings, why I am living in these unjustified ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic