This sermon uses 3 John to show how truth should reshape a believer’s life, highlighting three contrasting examples: Gaius, a joyful, hospitable servant whose walk in the truth overflows in practical care for traveling ministers; Diotrephes, a proud, power-seeking leader who loves preeminence, resists apostolic authority, rejects faithful workers, and harms the church; and Demetrius, a well–spoken-of brother whose good testimony from “all, the truth itself, and from John” models humble, down-to-earth faithfulness. It urges believers to imitate Gaius and Demetrius—serving quietly, partnering in gospel work, and walking in truth—while rejecting the controlling, self-exalting spirit of Diotrephes that brings strife and quenches the work of God.
Truth on the Foundation: Walking in Love, Guarding Against Deceivers (2 John)
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4/15/2026Loved, Perfected, and Fearless: God’s Love In, To, and Through Us (1 John 4:9–21; 5:1–6)
4/12/2026God Is Love, Not Just Religion: Testing Spirits and Living in Divine Love (1 John 4:1–11)
4/8/2026Love in Deed and Truth: The Real Test of Authentic Christianity (1 John 3:16–24)
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4/1/2026In this free PDF downloadable resource from In the Word and Gold Country Calvary Chapel, you'll learn what the word Eschatology means and why being equipped with knowledge about the last days is so crucial for Christians.
In this free PDF downloadable resource from In the Word and Gold Country Calvary Chapel, you'll learn what the word Eschatology means and why being equipped with knowledge about the last days is so crucial for Christians.