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  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Two "Weddings" And A "Funeral" Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 17, 2002
    based on 45 ratings
     | 9,204 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

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dan Borchert avatar

    Enjoy The Joy

    Contributed by Dan Borchert on Aug 29, 2002
    based on 16 ratings
     | 5,866 views

    If we have Christ, we should have joy. There is nothing wrong with enjoying the joy. Joy is found in Christ

    3 John 1-4 Enjoy the Joy Introduction A. When is the last time you saw someone smile just for no reason? B. When is the last time you went to the store and the clerk actually seemed happy to be working? C. When is the last time you walk in your boss’s office and he seemed to be in a good ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Dan Borchert avatar

    Is Hoss's Doing Our Job

    Contributed by Dan Borchert on Aug 29, 2002
    based on 8 ratings
     | 1,916 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

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Dan Borchert avatar

    The Good, The Bad, The Ugly

    Contributed by Dan Borchert on Aug 29, 2002
    based on 17 ratings
     | 4,125 views

    John gives us two different characters in this passage. One is good, one is bad. The ugly part comes in when John tells us what he is going to do to the bad

    3 John 9-12 The Good, The Bad, The Ugly. Introduction A. Guess what we are going to finish up 3 John today. Wow that was quick B. The Good The Bad The Ugly C. It is common to hear those words together D. John Fedko sometimes uses then to show sports highlights/lowlights E. Various other news ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    The Spirit Of Diotrephes

    Contributed by Tommy Jackson on Oct 2, 2002
    based on 59 ratings
     | 8,299 views

    Could the spirit of some people be holding back the church?

    The Spirit Of Diotrephes (3 John 1:9 NIV) I wrote to the church, but Diotrephes, who loves to be first, will have nothing to do with us. (3 John 1:10 NIV) So if I come, I will call attention to what he is doing, gossiping maliciously about us. Not satisfied with that, he refuses to welcome the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Something Better Than Perfume

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Aug 24, 2004
    based on 53 ratings
     | 5,485 views

    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

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How To Serve As An Effective Sender - 3 John 1:7,8

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 7, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 6,330 views

    Many Christians are missing out on some of the greatest blessings available in the New Testament and they do not even realize it. In our passage this morning, John recognized missionaries as co-laborers worth investing in.

    How to Serve as An Effective Sender - 3 John 1:7,8 Quote:If the world were a village of 1000 people, next year’s population would be 1018. Twenty-eight people would be born, but 10 would die: three from lack of food, one from cancer, two in birth, one from war or crime, and three from natural ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Entertaining Angels…and Other Strangers”

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 7, 2002
    based on 140 ratings
     | 13,486 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

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • James May avatar

    No Greater Joy

    Contributed by James May on Feb 23, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 10,288 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

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Last Words Of John Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Feb 23, 2003
    based on 19 ratings
     | 3,914 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

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ray Ellis avatar

    A Servant Attitude: Key To Success In Relationships

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Mar 8, 2005
    based on 39 ratings
     | 13,693 views

    The key to success in most jobs and ministries is "Knowing how to get alone with people." 3rd John is a study in contrasts between Gaius and Diotrephes.

    “A Servant Attitude: Key to Success in Relationships” Matthew 20:25-28 3 John 1-12 The Carnegie Foundation discovered that to be successful on the job, relational skills are far more important than knowledge. It’s research found that only 15 percent of a person’s success is determined by job ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Steven Chapman avatar

    Committed To Christian Friendship

    Contributed by Steven Chapman on Jun 17, 2005
    based on 28 ratings
     | 9,713 views

    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

  • Denn Guptill avatar

    What Is Truth Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Sep 5, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 6,907 views

    John writes about truth more then any other Biblical writer but what is the truth he writes about?

    It was a tough spot to be in, especially for a career politician who had based his entire life on compromise. On one hand he had the crowd to please and in the other hand he held the life of an innocent man. The story is a familiar one, Jesus has been arrested and hauled before Pontius Pilate ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Travis Moore avatar

    Jet Tour Through 3 John Series

    Contributed by Travis Moore on Oct 31, 2000
    based on 110 ratings
     | 5,446 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

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Daniel Godfrey avatar

    Transformed Not Conformed Series

    Contributed by Daniel Godfrey on Aug 6, 2001
    based on 96 ratings
     | 19,168 views

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    World or Word Written by Daniel Godfrey 7-31-01 Illustration: On a bright sunny day, when you walk into a dark movie theatre you really notice how dark it is. You tend to congregate at the back until gradually the darkness seems to lighten off & you begin to see again. After a while you can ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist