Sermons on 3 John 2:1-3:

Colossians 1:22-29 Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 5, 2025

Christians who think they are perfect, change the definition of sin.

A. CAN ANY CHRISTIAN BE PERFECT? “That we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus” (1:28). Jesus said, “Be ye perfect even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect” (Matt. 5:48). 1. Answer: No! “There is none perfect, no not one” (Rom. 3:10, ELT). 2. We can do nothing good. “All our ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:21

Denomination: Baptist

Part 3: How To Call On God In A Crisis Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Oct 10, 2024

1. Look back at the Lord's faithfulness (vs. 9). 2. Admit our sinful shortcomings (vs. 10). 3. Keep trusting in God's truth (vs. 9,10,12). 4. Keep serving our Savior (vs. 10). 5. Give God the glory for the good things in your life (vs. 10). 6. Tell God about your troubles (vs. 11).

Great Prayers of the Old Testament Part 3: How to Call on God in a Crisis Genesis 32:1-12 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared October 10, 2024) BACKGROUND: *Today we will study another great prayer from the Old Testament. But first, remember that the Holy Spirit put over 200 prayers in the Bible. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

How To Increase Our Joy In Our Work For The Kingdom

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jul 14, 2010

This message looks at how churches and Christians tend to view other churches and believers with jealousy. How can we move beyond that and find more joy?

Ways We Lose Sight Of The Goal In Our Kingdom Work: 1. Resenting another person or church’s rising popularity. - John 3:25-26. - Considering that John had repeatedly spoken to his disciples about Jesus and who He is, their resentment is stunning. - First of all, they don’t even have ...read more

Scripture: John 3:22-30

Denomination: Baptist

Roots Of Reform, Revival And Righteousness

Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 1, 2009

A message for the 40th Anniversary of the Wesleyan Church

Roots of Reform, Revival and Righteousness A Brief History of the Wesleyan Church October 5, 2008 – 40th Anniversary Celebration Morning Service Introduction 3 For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-5

Denomination: Church Of God

Sons Of Thunder Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 26, 2025

The Sons of Thunder teach us the importance following Jesus. They demonstrate what it means to be a bold witness for Jesus and go all in for the Kingdom of God.

Sermon: Sons of Thunder Thesis: The Sons of Thunder teach us the importance following Jesus. They demonstrate what it means to be a bold witness for Jesus and go all in for the Kingdom of God. Their lives show us how God can will transform us into what he wants us to be. Like when John became both ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:16-19, Luke 9:51-56, Matthew 17:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Study Of The Letter Of First John – Personalities Of The Children Of God – Part I Series

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Aug 10, 2020

John communicates to his readers that Christ's appearance will inevitably cause one of two reactions: confidence or shame.

Personalities of the Children of God – They Are Righteous 1 John 2:28 And now, little children, abide in Him, that when He appears, we may have confidence and not be ashamed before Him at His coming. 1 John 2:29 If you know that He is righteous, you know that everyone who practices ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:28-29

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Your "Id" Please...

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Aug 9, 2013

To aspire for the unique identity John (Son of Zebedee) had amongst the disciples "The Disciple whom JESUS LOVED".

YOUR "ID" PLEASE... It's quiz time folks. Not a tough (for regular Bible readers') question comes your way. Name the disciple whom Jesus loved. If your answer is John, Son of Zebedee, brother of James, pat yourself on the back. ...read more

Scripture: John 4:8

Denomination: *other

These Are The Days Of Elijah Part 3: The Year Of Jubilee Series

Contributed by David Petticrew on Mar 16, 2004

Number 3 in a series looking at the imagery in the modern Hymn These are the days of Elijah, looking at the year of Jubilee and its implications both social and spiritual.

Introduction In a recent Peanuts cartoon, Lucy approaches Charlie Brown with a paper and pen and says, “Here, sign this. It absolves me from all blame”. Then she goes to Shroeder with the same paper and says, “Here, sign this. It absolves me from all blame”. Finally she comes to Linus: “Here, sign ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

Heaven Bound Pt 3 Paradise Is Not Lost Series

Contributed by Joe Hayes on Nov 21, 2008

Life, Joy, Sad, Bodies, Memory in Heaven you can listen to this message at www.preaching.co.nr (April 2008)

John Milton wrote the poem “Paradise Lost” it tells the story of Adam and his fall in the Garden of Eden. I have not personally read the poem (it is 12 books long) however, many criticise it for sympathising with Satan. My problem is in the title, because Paradise is not Lost. Paradise is not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:43

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Except Thou Bless Me 1 Of 3! Series

Contributed by Raphiel Manenge on Sep 21, 2006

God deals with serious people in life. Faith is serious business. Except thou bless me is a statement of seriousness in God’s blessings and Change in life. Jacob had enough of joking and cheating, He now need to be serious.....

God blesses a crowd free person! God wants to bless you even right now. There are things still attached to your life that needs to be removed. From January and now its December the Lord has been wondering how he should touch you. You need to send away the crowd and cross into the New Year ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

5 Witnesses Testifying On Jesus' Behalf (John 5:31-47) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jan 22, 2022

Jesus knows you need reasons to fully come to him, and commit to him. And so he points you to 5 witnesses, testifying to him.

Last week, we started working our way through John 5. In this chapter, AJ addresses two common Judean criticisms of Jesus. The first, is that Jesus is a lawbreaker-- a sinner. Jesus broke the Sabbath, and taught others to do the same. The second, is that Jesus "makes himself" equal to ...read more

Scripture: John 5:31-47

Developing And Maintaining Spiritual Disciplines - Part 3 Series

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Nov 3, 2020

Today, I'll be speaking on the topic of prayer...

Review - The Purpose of this Series: The Bible says that developing and maintaining spiritual disciplines is God’s will for you. "...that you may become mature Christians and may fulfill God's will for you." So far in this series we have looked at the topics of “How to Get a Grasp ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sermon On God The Father-Fundamental Belief #3

Contributed by Patrick Reynolds on Oct 4, 2016

God the father is often very misunderstood.

Sermon on God the Father-Fundamental Belief #3 Text Revelation 4:11 God the father is often very misunderstood. Many of us in the world today and in the past are quite familiar of the mission of Jesus Christ to earth for humanity and we have gone over extensively now the role of the Holy Spirit as ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:11

Denomination: Adventist

Counterfeit Confessions - Proverbs 28:13, 1 John 1:9

Contributed by David Hart on May 13, 2009

The Bible Reveals That It Is Possible To Have A Counterfeit Confession, That Is To Confess Your Sin And Still Not Be Right With God!

Pastor David Hart A Biblical Example Of Real Confession Luke 15:11-24 Yet The Bible Reveals That It Is Possible To Have A Counterfeit Confession, That Is To Confess Your Sin And Still Not Be Right With God! Counterfeit Confessions Consider 1. Pharoah - The Horrified Confession Exodus 9:27 Empty ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 28:13

Denomination: Baptist

Five Ways God Speaks To Us (John 1:1-18) Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Aug 19, 2021

We have no idea "who" or even "what" God is. We cannot get to Him but He comes to us through creation; conscience; chosen people and their Bible; Christ and Conversion. Until we are converted we know ABOUT God but we don't know God personally.

GOD’S BEST WORD TO US John 1:1-18 Bob Marcaurelle bmarcaurelle@charter.net (Writing in the AD 90’s to counteract the teachings that Jesus could not be both God and man. John shows us how God reveals Himself to us through creation, conscience, contacts with individuals and the chosen people and ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Baptist