Sermons on 3 John 3:1-10:

The Good Shepherd (John 10)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 1, 2025

Who is the good shepherd and why? Let's look at John 10.

Why is Jesus the good shepherd? How is he the gate to the sheep pen? Why did people not believe and falsely accuse Him? Let’s look at John 10. Did people understand Jesus telling a parable about sheep and their shepherd? Do we recognize Jesus’ voice? Jesus said: I tell you for certain only ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Foot Washing (John 13)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 3, 2025

Do we serve each other? Have we ever been betrayed? Do we deny Jesus in conversation? Let's look at John 13.

Do we practice a foot washing ceremony, or apply it in principle by serving others? Do Judases still share our bread? Do we deny Jesus in conversation? Let’s look at John 13. What did Jesus do after introducing the bread and wine as a memorial? Now before the feast of the Passover, Jesus, knowing ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Bearing Fruit (John 15)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 5, 2025

What does bearing fruit have to do with faith? Let's look at John 15.

Are we attached to Jesus or man-made church traditions? Do we have a living faith that obeys Jesus and produces fruit? Let’s look at John 15. If we are saved by faith alone, why are the unfruitful cast into the fire? If we remain in Christ will we be fruitful? “I am the true vine, and my Father ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

In His Name (John 16)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 7, 2025

Is praying in Jesus' name an acknowledgement that it is through Him that we have access to the Father? Let's look at John 16.

Were Christians kicked out of synagogues? Does the Holy Spirit guide us? What does it mean asking the Father in Jesus’ name? Let’s look at John 16. If Christians were banned from synagogues, would some also be expelled from churches for putting Christ before vain traditions? I have told you these ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord Prays (John 17)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 8, 2025

When Jesus prayed for us, what was important to Him? Let's look at John 17.

Did Jesus pray for His disciples? Did He pray for us? Did He pray for unity? Let’s look at John 17. Many have labeled the “Our Father” as the Lord’s prayer, but could His prayer here also be labeled the Lord’s prayer? After saying all these things, Jesus looked up to heaven and said, “Father, the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Crucified (John 19)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 10, 2025

Who was primarily guilty of Jesus' death? Let's look at John 19.

Who was primarily culpable for Jesus’ death? Are many religious leaders today also guilty of crucifying Jesus on a cross of worldly values? Why did Jesus say it was finished? Let’s look at John 19. If Pilate found Jesus not guilty, why did he have Jesus flogged? Then Pilate took Jesus and flogged ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Risen (John 20)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 11, 2025

To whom did Jesus first appear after His resurrection? Let's look at John 20.

Who did Jesus first reveal Himself to after His resurrection? Do we believe the important declaration that Thomas made about Jesus? Let’s look at John 20. Who came to the tomb early that Sunday morning? Early in the morning of the first day of the week, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Healthy Soul

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jul 20, 2006

John’s prayer for his friend Gaius raises an important question. How is the health of your soul? What if our bodies were in the same condition as our souls? What if we paid as much attention to the condition of our bodies that we do to our souls?

Prescription for a Healthy Soul 3 John 1-3 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO John’s prayer for his friend Gaius raises an important question. How is the health of your soul? What if our bodies were in the same condition as our souls? What if we ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

In Christ #3

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 29, 2022

In this sermon we will look at our REDEMPTION. (In the next two messages we will look at our REVELATION, and our REWARDS.)

It is my prayer that by this time you are closer to the Lord. Illus: We do not have to be like the man who had been hired to paint lines on the highway. As the story goes, this man’s job consisted of painting the white lines in the highway. -The first day he painted three miles of lines. -The ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

In Place-3

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 26, 2018

3 of 3. Joshua came face-to-face with the Commander/Captain of the hosts of heaven. God’s people must become aware of their place in God’s battle. How can we take our proper place? Those securing their place in the LORD’s battle are Open to His...

IN (My/Your)PLACE-III—Joshua 5:13-15 Set for Restoration—Leadership—Ready to Rumble—Commanding the Battle Attention: Just yesterday(Saturday) I was walking our dog by the Carrabelle River at sunset. I was at the intersection of Marine St. & Ave 'B'. The dog & I were on the east side of Marine ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

Genesis 3

Contributed by Richard Cathers on Feb 17, 2007

Verse by verse study of Genesis 3

Genesis 3 Sunday Morning Bible Study November 19, 2006 Introduction The book of Genesis is the book of “beginnings”. It was the beginning of the universe. It was the beginning of mankind. It was the beginning of marriage. It is also the beginning of sin and temptation. Illustration A woman was ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-24

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Who Wants Some Bread 3: Come & See Series

Contributed by Jody Vansickle on Aug 17, 2009

Part three of the three part series on The Four Images of Relationship that Jesus shares with us in John 6.

WHO WANTS SOME BREAD: Come & See John 6: 25- 40 Part three in a series on “Four Images of Relationship” Text: vv. 35-40 This morning we finish up our three-part series entitled, “Who Wants Some Bread: The Four Images of Relationship.” • Image one was Jesus’ command for us to “work for ...read more

Scripture: John 6:25-40

Denomination: Methodist

Jesus' Water Is That Good (John 4:1-15) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jan 15, 2022

Jesus is greater than Jacob; his water is also better. It gives joy, and an abundant life, and leads to knowing Jesus and his Father (John 17:3).

Let's start this morning by simply rereading 4:1-3. These three verses mark a transition in John to a new story: (4:1) Then, when Jesus knew that the Pharisees heard that Jesus, many more disciples he is making and baptizing than John-- although Jesus himself was not baptizing, ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-15, John 17:3

What Is Truth Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Sep 5, 2005

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

Scripture: 3 John 1:2-8

Denomination: Wesleyan

Committed To Christian Friendship

Contributed by Steven Chapman on Jun 17, 2005

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

Scripture: 3 John 1:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ