Sermons on John 3:22-30:

A Tribute To John

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 15, 2000

John the Baptist pays tribute to Jesus; and in recording his words, John the Apostle pays tribute to him.

This portion of John’s gospel, when seen in context with surrounding narrative, at first may appear out of place. John has documented Jesus’ discourse with the Pharisee, Nicodemus, and early in the next chapter he records His conversation with the Samaritan woman by Jacob’s well near Sychar. ...read more

Scripture: John 3:22-36, John 3:22-27

Denomination: Orthodox

The Real Small Group Leader Series

Contributed by Jim Luthy on Nov 29, 2001

Jesus longs to be present as the center of our gatherings, just as he promised, to be light and to give life.

The Real Small Group Leader Pastor Jim Luthy Last week, I mentioned the optimum group size was probably between 2-12 people. That being said, I’m sure any of you who have worked with a group of others would agree there are times when it seems the optimum group size is one. Working with others ...read more

Scripture: John 3:26-30, Ephesians 3:16-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Walking With Others Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Feb 1, 2001

Three ways our relationships with other Christians demonstrates our faith in Jesus

When I was in high school my friends always told me that I was born twenty years too late. You see, in high school I idealized the countercultural movement of the 1960s, when the youth culture was demonstrating against everything from the Viet Nam War to Civil Rights. But I was in high school in ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:11-28, John 3:11-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Turn Off The Faucet

Contributed by Scott Gipson on Feb 20, 2001

KEEP ALLOWING THE OLD MAN TO CREEP BACK IN.

TURN OFF THE FAUCET GAL 2:20 JOHN 3:30 INTRO: JESUS “COME TO DESTROY THE WORKS OF DEVIL” A). THIEF COMES BUT TO KILL, STEAL, DESTROY (BRING BAD) B). DEVIL IS THE ANCHOR BEHIND THE SIN IN OUR LIFE, BUT IT IS LUST OF FLESH THAT TURNS INTO ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20, John 3:30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"True Success”

Contributed by Alan Hughes on Apr 23, 2006

What is success? What does it mean to you this morning to live a successful life? If you asked 10 people you would most likely get 10 different answers.

“True Success” John 3: 22-36 What is success? What does it mean to you this morning to live a successful life? If you asked 10 people you would most likely get 10 different answers. Success to some would mean financial security. They would say being successful means they no longer have to worry ...read more

Scripture: John 3:22-26

Denomination: Baptist

Becoming Less Prominent

Contributed by Glenn Branham on May 8, 2005

Surrender to the Lordship of Christ brings fulfillment in life.

"Becoming Less Prominent" Jn. 3:22-30 Intro: In John 3 we find John the Baptizer responding to his disciples. They have brought word that Jesus was baptizing people left and right. (In truth Jesus only baptized the twelve. 4:2 Perhaps John’s men saw the baptisms and thought Jesus to be ...read more

Scripture: John 3:22-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christ Must Increase Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Nov 3, 2002

Looking at John the Baptist’s words that he must decrease and Christ must increase teaches us to do the same.

First Baptist Church September 22, 2002 >I< John 3:22-36 When you think about words, the word "DOWN" doesn’t have many positive meanings. It’s a word reserved for cowards, losers and bear markets. It’s a word that is to be avoided or ignored. When you attach it to other words it brings them ...read more

Scripture: John 3:22-36

Denomination: Baptist

I Don't Need Your Approval

Contributed by Rev. M Edmunds on Jan 5, 2005

This verse accentuates God’s sovereign authority in granting ministry opportunity. When God determines what He wants, He consults with Himself as He did in Genesis 1:26.

John 3:27 -“A man can receive nothing, except it be given him from heaven.” This verse accentuates God’s sovereign authority in granting ministry opportunity. When God determines what He wants, He consults with Himself as He did in Genesis 1:26 when He desired to make man. “Let us make man” (let ...read more

Scripture: John 3:27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fly Below The Radar Screen

Contributed by Charles Clary on Jun 6, 2003

This sermon sets forth a call to humility using a simple statement made by John the Baptist.

Text: "He must increase, but I must decrease -- He must grow more prominent, I must grow less so." John 3:30 (The Amplified Bible) All of us by now have heard the remarkable story of Todd Beamer. He was the man who led the attack on the terrorists, who had hijacked United’s Flight 93. He is now ...read more

Scripture: John 3:30, John 3:26-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

Experience The Joy Of Receiving

Contributed by Dana Chau on Dec 10, 2002

Learn how to experience joy in all that we receive

Two weeks ago, Pastor Winsome Wu taught us how to cultivate joy in life. Last week, I talked about how we can experience joy by choosing the right expectations for each day and for our future. So intentional efforts are required to experience joy. Joy, we talked about, is more than happiness. ...read more

Scripture: John 3:22-36

Denomination: *other

Broken To Be Made Whole

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Feb 17, 2003

Regardless of what you may think of yourself, you are having an impact on someone else’ life.

BROKEN TO BE MADE WHOLE Key Verse: John 3:30 “He must decrease, and I must decrease.” Opening: We face a new year that will be different than any other. For most people, that is. Some folks expect and are excited about 2003. Others are not. God has convinced and challenged many of you that ...read more

Scripture: John 3:30, Matthew 21:42-44

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Faith Series

Contributed by Rick Thiessen on Mar 4, 2003

Faith is the essential character trait God wants to work into your life, for it connects you to God in ways that change you from the inside into a different person.

SE112402 CHARACTER UNDER CONSTRUCTION 4. Faith In CS Lewis’s book, Mere Christianity, a classic work on Christian basics, he spells out the fact that when the Bible mentions faith it talks about it on two levels. BELIEF What faith means in the first sense is what most people who are not ...read more

Scripture: John 3:22-36, Mark 10:17-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Getting What God Gives Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Feb 22, 2004

3rd message of 5 on John 3-4. Getting What God Gives is important if you are going to become a faithful servant of Christ. It’s not easy but it is a critical lesson.

From Mortal to Immortal A Study of John 3-4 We are all Control Freaks Control is a real issue for all of us. Of course, we can all think of someone else who is more of a control freak than we are. Like the mother who calls to tell you she has arranged for you to meet yet another wonderful ...read more

Scripture: John 3:22-36

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Brotherly Love Ii

Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Aug 28, 2002

TITUS 1:4 / 1 JOHN 3:16-24

BROTHERLY LOVE II TITUS 1:4 / 1 JOHN 3:16-24 I want to begin this morning’s message by telling you about some of my relatives. There was my uncle Charlie, my mom’s brother. Uncle Charlie passed away quite a few years ago, but as a kid we saw my uncle Charley just about every Sunday. He ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:4, John 3:16-24

Denomination: Bible Church

Jesus' Best Man Series

Contributed by Timothy Mills on Sep 27, 2002

Exegetical, evangelistic, expository sermon on the prupose and meaning of Christian baptism as practiced by John the Baptist and Jesus.

2 weeks ago I played baptism down, saying it was not needed for salvation. That is still true, but you need to see the importance of baptism. John the Baptist was baptizing, and Jesus’ disciples were baptizing under Jesus’ authority. 1) A jealous arguement. John’s disciples wanted John to be ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:3, John 3:26-36