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  • Ray Ellis avatar

    A Servant Attitude: Key To Success In Relationships

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Mar 8, 2005
    based on 39 ratings
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    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

  • James May avatar

    No Greater Joy

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

  • Brian Atwood avatar

    The Last Words Of John Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Feb 23, 2003
    based on 19 ratings
     | 3,945 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

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

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 7, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 6,356 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
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    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

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Two "Weddings" And A "Funeral" Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 17, 2002
    based on 45 ratings
     | 9,236 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

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    Is Hoss's Doing Our Job

    Contributed by Dan Borchert on Aug 29, 2002
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    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

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    Working Together To Get The Job Done

    Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Dec 5, 2001
    based on 109 ratings
     | 34,541 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

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dale Harlow avatar

    How To Treat The Good The Bad And The Ugly Series

    Contributed by Dale Harlow on Dec 17, 2007
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     | 8,881 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

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Walking In Truth

    Contributed by Greg Nance on May 22, 2010
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    3 John verse 11 echoes the words of John throughout his writings. We are called by Jesus Christ to leave sin and follow the truth.

    This morning our text is 3 John. Adam Clarke notes that we seldom hear 3 John quoted but in reproof of lordly tyrants, or prating troublesome fellows in the Church. He says that it has been the lot of both the minor prophets and the minor epistles to be generally neglected, because with many ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Brian Harvison avatar

    Christian Hospitality - Short And Sweet #2 Series

    Contributed by Brian Harvison on Sep 30, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,442 views

    This is our second in a series I call Short and Sweet As we look at some of the often forgotten short books in the N.T. It looks at the need for hospitality in today’s world

    Christian Hospitality III John You may be wondering why I chose 3 John this morning Why not start with 1 John? Well I have been known to buck the system Go against the flow, do things a little differently No, actually I choose 3 John next because it is similar in a way to Philemon that we studied ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Enjoying Good Health Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 14, 2010
    based on 34 ratings
     | 29,977 views

    Consider the secret to good health and soul prosperity. 1- Minister to one another 2- Be faithful to God’s truth 3- Demonstrate love to all

    INTRO.- ILL.- When a physician remarked on a new patient’s extraordinarily ruddy complexion, he said, "High blood pressure, Doc. It comes from my family." "Your mother’s side or your father’s?" I asked. "Neither," he replied. "It’s from my wife’s family." "Oh, come now," I said. "How could ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mark Nichols avatar

    Dear Gaius Series

    Contributed by Mark Nichols on Feb 13, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
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    2nd in the sermon series Letters from John. This sermon studies 3rd John. In it, John urges us that if we really believe what we really believe is really true, then we should walk in truth.

    TEXT: 3rd John vs. 1-13 TITLE: Dear Gaius “Can you handle the truth?” SERIES: Letters from John TOPIC: TRUTH OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, November 14, 2010 PROP.: If we really believe in Jesus Christ, it should impact the way we live our lives…we should WALK in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Gordon Curley avatar

    It’s The Truth!

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jun 5, 2011
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     | 6,064 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

  • David Wilson avatar

    Dealing With Diotrephes

    Contributed by David Wilson on Feb 17, 2011
     | 11,336 views

    John writes a letter that commends his friend Gaius, encourages him, and assures him that the troublemaker Diotrephes would be dealt with.

    VERSES 1-2 FROM JOHN WITH LOVE Once again we have John addressing himself as the elder, which is more a title of authority than speaking of age. He addresses his letter to his dear friend Gaius and once again, as we saw in his gospel and his first two letter, emphasizes LOVE. He declares that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist