Dealing with False Teachers & Ministry Insights

Posted on September 8, 2010 in Blog, Congregational Resources, Sunday Sermons

This was our first week at the new location, and before we started Pastor Emilio wanted to acknowledge all those who have helped to serve the church thus far and give some encouragement as well (3 minute clip below):

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In continuing with our sermon series through 1-3 John, Pastor Emilio Ramos closed the book of 2 John by preaching “Dealing with False Teachers & Ministry Insights” from 2 John 10-13.

The outline is as follows:

- Three Factors to Consider when Dealing with False Teachers (2 John 10-11):

  1. Presentation
  2. Response
  3. Consequence

One of the verses we went through was:

“If anyone comes to you and does not bring this teaching, do not receive him into your house, and do not give him a greeting;”
- 2 John 10

What exactly does that mean and how do we apply it? (3 minutes):

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What is the consequence of “receiving” and “greeting” these people? (3 minutes):

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In the last part of the sermon Pastor Emilio looked at some ministry insight that we can glean from the closing verses in 2 John.

- Insights into Biblical Ministry (2 John 12-13)

Biblical Ministry Consist of…

  1. Words
  2. Joy
  3. Gospel Fellowship

Here is a 5 minute clip on the above point regarding joy:

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You can listen online or download the sermon “Dealing with False Teachers & Ministry Insights” from 2 John 10-13 by Pastor Emilio Ramos (from our sermon series through 1-3 John) below: