Sermons on John 3:1-30:

The Cruel Cricifixion

Contributed by Germain Brown on Apr 26, 2001

"The crucifixion of Christ."

THE CRUEL CRUCIFIXION THERE HE WAS, AN INNOCENT MAN THAT HAD BEEN CONDEMNED TO A DEATH SENTENCE, JUST FOR GIVING PEOPLE MONEY. JUST FOR GIVING PEOPLE FOOD AND MEDICATION. JUST FOR COUNSELING THEM AND ATTENDING TO THEIR NEEDS. THE CITY DIDN’T REALLY KNOW WHAT KIND OF HARM THE ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Funeral Eulogy

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 26, 2001

This is a sermon done for a young father who was a believer who was murdered by a friend.

Derrick Henderson came into this world and served in a number of roles and relationships. He was, a son,, a brother, a friend, a husband, ,a father an uncle, a community activist and faithful employee. He was born, he lived, he died, he went home to a place prepared for ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-19, 1 Thessalonians 4:11-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Just As I Am

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on May 1, 2001

This sermon is disgned for seekers to understand grace and what it means in our everyday lives.

Resurrection Sunday Just As I Am John 3 April 15, 2001 Intro: A. [Making an Impression, Citation: The Wisconsin State Journal, reprinted in Parade] The Wisconsin State Journal recently surveyed vice presidents and personnel directors of the nation’s largest corporations for their most unusual ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Behold The Lamb Of God

Contributed by David Anderson on May 4, 2001

Christ came and will come again, and even if the time seems to go slowly, we are empowered to work for the day of His second coming.

Sermon: "Behold the Lamb of God" D. Anderson Isaiah 53:1-6; I John 1:5-9; John 3:16-21 Listen again to the cutting Words of Christ, our Priest and King, but also our Prophet, from the Gospel record of John: 17 For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-21, Malachi 4:5

Denomination: Lutheran

Man's Greatest Need

Contributed by Gary Webb on Oct 24, 2006

An annotated outline of a basic salvation message. Nicodemus had a lot going for him, but none of it was enough.

John 3:1-21 Man’s Greatest Need A man’s greatest desire and his greatest need are not always the same. Nicodemus was a man who seemed to have it all, except what he needed most. He wasn’t yet prepared to enter the kingdom of God. Jesus made it clear about those who would not be able to enter ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

A New Beginning Needed Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 28, 2006

God gives us his Holy Spirit to enable us to be renewed and begin life again as children of God.

A Pharisee, a leader of the Jews, came to see Jesus by night. We’re not told why he came. His opening statement might indicate a curiosity about who Jesus really is. But then, it might also be simply the opening statement that precedes some sort of accusation or put down. "We know that you are a ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-16

Denomination: Anglican

"Look And Live!” Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Oct 30, 2006

# 9 in series. Jesus ends his conversation with Nicodemus by telling him three things about salvation.

“Look And Live!” John 3:14-21 Earlier in John chapter three Jesus has confronted Nicodemus with the momentous announcement that even he must be born again. Although he is a respected leader, a moral man, even a religious man he is still lost. Jesus is ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

Funeral Sermon

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Nov 9, 2006

Sharing hope in a time of apparent tragedy, through the love of God displayed in the death of the Lord Jesus Christ for us. [This is as shared at the funeral service - names ommitted].

SCRIPTURE READING: JOHN 3:16 – 21 [NIV] {Chosen by R. B.} 16 “For God so loved the world that he gave His only begotten Son that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life. 17 For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through Him. ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

You Might Be A Great Servant If...

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 13, 2006

This sermon examines the life of John the Baptist as a model of servanthood and challenges the listener to look for those qualities in himself.

Introduction: One of the features of the Bible that I love is how people basically haven’t changed much in the past 6,000 years. Jn 3 shows that well. First, open to Mk 9:33ff, a scene 2 years later. Just kind follow along with me there. The disciples are on the road to Capernaum, having an ...read more

Scripture: John 3:22-36

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Gift

Contributed by Timothy Andrew Stephens on Apr 2, 2002

An evangelistic overview of God’s most incredible gift- Jesus Christ.

THE GIFT A Sermon by Drew Stephens Copyright 2001 I would like all of the children to come forward. And make a line in front of each of the boxes on along the altar. We have a small gift of candy we would like to give you. I would like each of you to one at a time, open the box and look ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

The Son Of Man Must Be Lifted Up

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 12, 2002

God’s Son’s purpose in His life on earth was to be lifted up on the cross.

THE SON OF MAN MUST BE LIFTED UP John 3:14-21 - March 11, 2002 14Just as Moses lifted up the snake in the desert, so the Son of Man must be lifted up, 15that everyone who believes in him may have eternal life. 16"For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-21

Denomination: Lutheran

The Anti-Venom For The Serpent's Bite

Contributed by Gary Washburn on Apr 12, 2002

We have all been poisoned with the venom of the serpent’s bite. There is only one cure. You must have the right anti-venom.

The Anti –Venom for the Serpent’s bite Numbers 21:4-9 John 3:15-16 Intro: My first experience deer hunting in the woods of Florida I had just walked down a path in the woods when no sooner than I heard a shotgun blast behind. I ran back down the path about 25 yards to where I was just walking and ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 21:4-9, John 3:15-16

Denomination: Baptist

Why Do We Need To Be Born Again?

Contributed by Chris Jordan on Apr 14, 2002

Unless a person has a personal revelation of the Risen Lord Jesus, by faith, they will never see the need to be born again

Why... be Born Again? 14-04-02 Chris Jordan Reading: Isaiah 5:18-25 18 Woe to those who draw sin along with cords of deceit, and wickedness as with cart ropes, 19 to those who say, "Let God hurry, let him hasten his work so we may see it. Let it approach, let the plan of the Holy One of ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: Methodist

Don't Be Late!

Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 23, 2002

We believe in Jesus.

DON’T BE LATE! John 3:14-21 S: Salvation Th: My Life as God’s Light Pr: WE BELIEVE IN JESUS. ?: Why? KW: Conclusions TS: We will find in John 3:14-21 three conclusions to why we believe in Jesus. The ____ conclusion to why we believe in Jesus is that Jesus becomes our… I. SIN (14-15) II. ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

Double Delivery

Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 23, 2002

We can have new life.

DOUBLE DELIVERY John 3:1-15 S: Salvation Th: My Life as God’s Light Pr: WE CAN HAVE NEW LIFE. ?: How? KW: Stages TS: By observing the example of Nicodemus, we will see in John 3:1-15 five stages that help us understand how we can have new life. Inductive The ____ stage that demonstrates a ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-15

Denomination: Baptist