Playlist: Diotrephes (topic)
The Epistles of II and III John (Part Two)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsDiotrephes stands in stark contrast to Gaius as a selfish church leader who responded to traveling teachers sent by the apostle John with arrogance and opposition rather than hospitality. He refused a prior letter from John out of fear that his own authority would be superseded, accused John of evil words, rejected the traveling …
The Epistles of II and III John (Part One)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsDiotrephes appears in III John as the second of three individuals presented to illustrate proper and improper responses to traveling Christian teachers. While Gaius receives commendation for extending hospitality to genuine servants of God and is urged to persist in that practice, Diotrephes is rebuked for refusing to welcome …
Many Are Called, But Few Are Chosen (Part One)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsDiotrephes is presented as a first-century example of a leader within the visible church who sought personal dominance. He refused to receive the apostle John and other faithful brethren, spoke against them with malicious words, and actively prevented others from extending hospitality to them. When individuals resisted his …
Countering Presumptuousness
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughKorah, Dathan, and Abiram were not content with where God had placed them, but, in a spirit of pride, wanted to arrogate to themselves the office of Moses.
Where Did The Original Apostles Go?
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsThe Scriptures are largely silent about the exploits of the apostles other than Paul. We have only general comments concerning their spheres of activities.
'I Will Pour Out My Spirit!'
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsThe outpouring of God's Holy Spirit in AD 31 represented a pivotal event in church history, marking the initial fulfillment of Joel's prophecy.
The Book of Joel (Part Two)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsIf the victims of the devastating plague would return to the covenant, the land would be refreshed, prosperity would return, and the years lost would be restored.