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  • Kevin L. Jones avatar

    Imitate Good, Not Evil

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Nov 9, 2014
    based on 7 ratings
     | 30,478 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

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    How Sad Is A Person With No Mission? Series

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 22, 2014
     | 6,573 views

    Do you know your mission? There are many types of missions, grow and develop... Gaius, Diotreshes, Demetrius... Be a missionary...

    HOW SAD IS A PERSON WITHOUT A MISSION? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. WHAT IS OUR MISSION ? ... DEFINE: MISSION: TO BE ENTRUSTED PURPOSE, PLAN, ASSIGNMENT, CHARGE, The act of sending or being sent, to carry FAITH or humanitarian work to others, to find direction, to change or ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    Are You Prepared To Receive?

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Dec 21, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,231 views

    Not much is known of Gaius, he was probably a faithful member in one of the churches of Asia Minor. The Apostle John conveys his own appreciation for Gaius by calling him “beloved,” 4 times in this one chapter. For the Apostle John to ask about Gaius’ hea

    3 John 2 Are You Prepared to Receive? A pastor was visiting a family one day. He knocked on the door but no one answered it. He knocked again and again, but still no answer. He thought he heard someone inside but they just wouldn’t answer the door. Finally he wrote a note and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Walking In Truth

    Contributed by John Mccormack on Dec 29, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 16,399 views

    FOCAL POINT: WALKING IN TRUTH IS WALKING IN GOD’S TRUTH!

    WALKING IN TRUTH 3 JOHN 1-4 FOCAL POINT: WALKING IN TRUTH IS WALKING IN GOD’S TRUTH! INTRODUCTION: THIS LETTER GENERALLY ACCREDITED TO THE APOSTLE JOHN (ELDER), WRITTEN TO GAIUS, A DEVOTED DISCIPLE OF CHRIST, TO ONE OF THE CHURCHES IN A PROVINCE IN ASIA. THE INTENT WAS TO CORRECT A ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who Are You Imitating?

    Contributed by Greg Tabor on Feb 8, 2010
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    Don't imitate what is evil, but rather what is good. Even in the church and even in leadership we can find poor examples. We shouldn't walk after the example of men and women like Diotrephes. We should instead follow the example of men and women who exhib

    Who are you imitating? 6/14/09 Lighthouse Assembly of God Pastor Greg Tabor Text: 3 John (NIV) Let’s look at the introduction to John’s letter: 1The elder, To my dear friend Gaius, whom I love in the truth. 2Dear friend, I pray that you may enjoy good health and that all may go ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Dr. Ronald Shultz avatar

    Does God Want Us Rich And Healthy?

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on May 17, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,529 views

    Get a prosperous soul and let God decide if your life will match it or be given something better.

    If you listen to many of the TV and radio preachers you would think that Christ is the dispenser of the American dream. Indeed, God’s throne seems to be a celestial Las Vegas where instead of spinning a wheel your prayers are like rolling dice. If you roll the right number God drops money, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Love In Truth

    Contributed by John Mccormack on Jan 22, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,684 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

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    The Cowboy Postcard

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jan 30, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,955 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

  • Michael Otterstatter avatar

    Show Your Faithfulness To The Truth

    Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Dec 14, 2015
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     | 5,684 views

    There are many great dangers to our faith! But ultimately the response to all of these is the TRUTH of God's Word.

    What is the greatest danger to your faith? Please don’t let that question slip quickly from your mind. Consider it carefully. What is the greatest danger to your faith? As we take a moment to reflect on that question I want you to think back to the three Scripture readings for today. Did ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Ed Sasnett avatar

    Response To The Truth Series

    Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Aug 25, 2015
     | 8,898 views

    We are to love and live the truth.

    There is something about brevity that makes a message all that more emphatic. I was pacing up and down a hallway outside a delivery room on April 16, 1976. I was trying to be calm and collected, but I acted more like a caged lion. Suddenly a big door swung open and a gowned nurse was holding ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Disease Of Diotrephes

    Contributed by Luther Sexton on Mar 21, 2019
     | 5,560 views

    Diotrephes was a trouble maker trying to run the church. Paul tells Gaius he will deal with him when he comes. Peace is possible in spite of those who love to be first.

    THE DISEASE OF DIOTREPHES SCRIPTURE: KJV III John 1:9 “I wrote unto the church: but Diotrephes, who loveth to have the preeminence among them, receiveth us not. (v. 10) Wherefore, if I come, I will remember his deeds which he doeth, prating against us with malicious words: and not content ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Roger Roark avatar

    It Is Well With My Soul

    Contributed by Roger Roark on Mar 24, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 42,287 views

    IS all well with your soul?

    Horatio Spafford (1828-1888) was a wealthy Chicago lawyer with a thriving legal practice, a beautiful home, a wife, four daughters and a son. He was also a devout Christian and faithful student of the Scriptures. His circle of friends included Dwight L. Moody, Ira Sankey and various other ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Ronald Shultz avatar

    Beware Of Diotrephes

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Dec 9, 2019
     | 3,216 views

    If Jesus is not in control of your church it is not a church. It is a religious club often managed by a Diotrephes.

    3 John 1:9 I wrote unto the church: but Diotrephes, who loveth to have the preeminence among them, receiveth us not. 10 Wherefore, if I come, I will remember his deeds which he doeth, prating against us with malicious words: and not content therewith, neither doth he himself receive the brethren, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Craig Nelson avatar

    The Physiology Of Faith - Class 1 Series

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Apr 16, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,656 views

    Introduction I. God is Love II. Developing a Great and Intimate Relationship with God, the Father

    NOTE: This Class contains material from the books, “The Physiology of Faith – Fearfully and Wonderfully Made To Live and Prosper In Health,” and "Living Forgiven – Building Upon the Foundation of All Emotional, Physical, and Spiritual Healing" Copyright 2015 Dr. Craig A. Nelson ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Physiology Of Faith - Class 2 Series

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Apr 16, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,467 views

    III. Developing a Great and Intimate Relationship with God, the Son IV. Developing a Great and Intimate Relationship with God, the Holy Spirit

    CLASS 2 III. DEVELOPING A GREAT RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD THE SON - JESUS Now that you have had a glimpse of God the Father, it’s time to understand who God the Son is. A. Write down the answers to these questions: 1. Who is Jesus? 2. Is He your personal Savior? 3. Is He ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational