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  • Brian Atwood avatar

    The Last Words Of John Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Feb 23, 2003
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    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
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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

    The Wonderful Church Leadership

    Contributed by James May on Aug 19, 2007
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    The church leadership will determine the direction and spirituality of the church. Let’s pray that we have the right leaders in these last days.

    The Wonderful Church Leadership Sunday, August 19, 2007 – PM By Pastor Jim May 3 John 1-14 Have you ever wondered what kind of spiritual giants led the early churches? These men and women of God were called by God to lead the baby church to fulfill the Great Commission. It had been only a few ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Church That Heard "Well Done"

    Contributed by Larry Wilson on Oct 6, 2011
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    What kind of church do you like? What kind do I like? Does it really matter? How about, what kind of church does God like? Here’s the story of a church that heard well done. It was not a church without problems. But it was a church that had the heartbeat

    The Church Which Heard God Say “Well Done” Or, 5 “I’s” (One Capital I, Three Little I, One Big I) 3 John Stewardship of Missions Sunday, January 24, 2010 3 John 1:1-14 1 The elder unto the wellbeloved Gaius, whom I love in the truth. 2 Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who Are You Imitating?

    Contributed by Greg Tabor on Feb 8, 2010
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    Don't imitate what is evil, but rather what is good. Even in the church and even in leadership we can find poor examples. We shouldn't walk after the example of men and women like Diotrephes. We should instead follow the example of men and women who exhib

    Who are you imitating? 6/14/09 Lighthouse Assembly of God Pastor Greg Tabor Text: 3 John (NIV) Let’s look at the introduction to John’s letter: 1The elder, To my dear friend Gaius, whom I love in the truth. 2Dear friend, I pray that you may enjoy good health and that all may go ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Divisive And The Godly Minister

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 13, 2012
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    This is the very reason that this 3rd letter of John was written. There was a divisive leader in the church who was causing serious problems. In writing, John covers the traits of the divisive leader and he tells us how to handle him.

    A divisive leader is one of the most serious problems to ever confront a church. When a church has within its ranks a divisive leader, the very life and ministry of the church are threatened. A divisive leader always carries a church through one of its most traumatic experiences. He usually ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Gaius - A Commendable Christian” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Mar 22, 2012
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    Gaius was a believer who is commended by the Apostle John for two things that all believers should seek to have be true of them.

    In the book of Third John, we read a tale of three Christians - Gaius, who John commended; Diotrephes, who John saw as cantankerous; and Demetrius, who John cited as being consistent in His walk with Christ. John identifies himself here as “the elder,” which is a term that is used interchangeably ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    “diotrephes & Demetrius – A Cantankerous & A Consistent Christian” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Mar 26, 2012
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    John contrasts a God centered Christian with a self centered Christian.

    In the book of Third John, we read a tale of three Christians - Gaius, who John commended; Diotrephes, who John saw as cantankerous; and Demetrius, who John cited as being consistent in His walk with Christ. Last time we considered what John has to say about Gaius - a commendable Christian. Now ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    How To Kill A Church

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Nov 3, 2011
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    This message deals with how the members of a church can kill the church without recognizing it.

    How To Kill A Church Calvary 10/9/2011 Ephesians 4:1-6 Psalm 133 3 John 1:5-13 We have a started a new series for the next four weeks and the topic is “Moving Things To The Next Level.” There are times in our lives, when we want to get one result, but we actually ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Cowboy Postcard

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jan 30, 2013
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    In the old silent movies you could tell the good guys by their white hats and the villains by their black hats. There are two "good guys" and one "bad guy" in this short postcard. This Bible study examines them and their character.

    The Cowboy Postcard Series: New Testament Postcards Chuck Sligh January 27, 2013 TEXT: Please turn in your Bibles to 3 John INTRODUCTION We have a tendency to look at the past through rose-tinted glasses. Have you ever heard anyone talk about “the good old days”? Well, the good old ...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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    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

  • Nathan Johnson avatar

    Follow

    Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Aug 29, 2008
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    God provides people in our path in life to be an example for us. We need to be wise, on our end, to follow those who live for the truth of God.

    Follow Griffith Baptist Church – 8/31/08 A.M. Service Text: 3 John Key verse: 3 John 1:10 - Beloved, follow not that which is evil, but that which is good. He that doeth good is of God: but he that doeth evil hath not seen God. The Introduction Some believe that leading is easier than ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Harvison avatar

    Christian Hospitality - Short And Sweet #2 Series

    Contributed by Brian Harvison on Sep 30, 2008
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    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

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Dealing With The Preacher-Eaters

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 24, 2012
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    Sons of Diotrephes will arise among the churches. The people of God are responsible to recognise their presence and to expose their evil work.

    “I have written something to the church, but Diotrephes, who likes to put himself first, does not acknowledge our authority. So if I come, I will bring up what he is doing, talking wicked nonsense against us. And not content with that, he refuses to welcome the brothers, and also stops those who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    3 John

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 31, 2012
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    How to Take Care of Pastors

    Series: One Chapter Books in the New Testament Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson: 3 John June 24, 2012 A. INTRODUCTION 1. This letter centers around four men: John: the writer and protector of God’s work Gaius: looked after ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist