Sermons on 3 John 1:1-4:

2nd / 3rd John And Jude Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Feb 26, 2022

The emphasis on Walking in Truth and Love

February 26, 2022 Today we are combining 2nd and 3rd JOHN and JUDE. Partly because they are short letters, but also because they share a common thread – All three congregations were facing a crisis. The believers were in danger from other “Christians”, whose only goal was to, deceive, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 26:2-3, Psalm 85:11, Psalm 86:11, Psalm 119:90, John 1:14-17, John 14:6, 1 John 3:1, 1 John 3:16, 1 John 4:9-10, 2 John 1:1-13, 3 John 1:1-14, Jude 1:1-25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Provoking Thoughts From (3 John)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 10, 2022

Again, I want to bring to your attention the fact that second and third John are very small books,

but to say they were insignificant would be like saying a person who is short is not significant. We know that size does not have anything to do with significance. However, there is a contrast between second and third John. For example, Remember, we mentioned in the previous message that some ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

A Commendable Christian Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 29, 2021

Third John 1-8 shows us how a commendable Christian lives.

Scripture The Apostle John wrote three letters toward the end of the first century. He was responsible for the churches around Ephesus. He loved the believers in the churches for which he was responsible. Some false teachers were making the rounds of the churches, teaching that Jesus was not the ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Sermon: Uncontrolled Desires Of This Present Age!

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Dec 14, 2021

We must remember, in every situation, God knows how to sustain us and take care of us. The Prosperity Message causes some to desire prosperity at any cost. There are some things that cost too much.

Sermon: Uncontrolled Desires Ps 106:1 “Praise ye the LORD. O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever. 2 Who can utter the mighty acts of the LORD? who can shew forth all his praise? 3 Blessed are they that keep judgment, and he that doeth righteousness at all ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 106:1-15, 3 John 1:2, Psalm 78:18-21, Psalm 37:3-5

Denomination: Methodist

The Good And The Bad

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 26, 2023

The book of John is often neglected.

Why? It could be because it is a small book. Illus: But we need to remember that “Dynamite” can come in small package. We know that size does not have anything to do with significance. John teaches many things in this third epistle for God’s church. Illus: Many of the movies that Hollywood ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Prosperity

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jan 25, 2026

PROSPERITY 1. SPIRITUAL PROSPERITY 2. PHYSICAL PROSPERITY 3. MATERIAL PROSPERITY 4. EMOTIONAL PROSPERITY 5. SOCIAL PROSPERITY 6. LEGAL PROSPERITY 7. ETERNAL PROSPERITY

PROSPERITY 1. SPIRITUAL PROSPERITY 2. PHYSICAL PROSPERITY 3. MATERIAL PROSPERITY 4. EMOTIONAL PROSPERITY 5. SOCIAL PROSPERITY 6. LEGAL PROSPERITY 7. ETERNAL PROSPERITY **************************** 1. SPIRITUAL PROSPERITY 3 JOHN 2 " Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Contrast Of Testimonies Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Apr 3, 2024

Can you picture a contrast of testimonies in your mind? A situation where there was a believer with a good testimony and one with a bad testimony. John contrasts two church leaders and mentions their testimonies that are complete opposites.

Don’t you like the old western cowboy movies when you knew who the good guy was and who was the bad guy. You can pick them out easily in those old movies because the good guy wears the white hat, and the bad guy wears the black hat. This letter makes it obvious who the good guy is and who is the ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35, 3 John 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Wealth In Wellness

Contributed by Joe Dan Vendelin on Apr 13, 2024

Living well may seem elusive. But Jesus lived the best life. How can we live a life of wellness? It is coming to a place as Jesus was--full of grace and truth. Therein lies the wealth of wellness.

Wealth in Wellness There is a wealth that resides in wellness. 3 John 1:2 (NKJV) says, “Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers.” The Apostle John is addressing the “beloved,” and he prays that those who are beloved would prosper. The word ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:2, Genesis 4:7, James 1:19-20, Ephesians 1:3, 2 Samuel 11:1, Jonah 4:4, John 14:31, John 2:15, 2 Corinthians 12:9, John 1:14, Proverbs 9:10, Romans 14:12, Judges 21:25  (view more)  (view less)

How To Live A Prosperous Life PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 14, 2025

True prosperity begins with a thriving soul, shaping our health, stewardship, and prayers as we seek God’s presence and live with integrity and generosity.

Friends, there’s a line in one of the smallest letters in the Bible that feels like a cup of cold water on a hot day. It’s just a sentence, but it sounds like the kind of blessing you’d hear from a dear friend across a porch swing or see scribbled at the bottom of a postcard. John calls us ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:2

Topics: Prosperity