Sermons on John 3:3-8:

What Makes Us Different

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 18, 2000

What is it that makes sincere believers in the Lord Jesus Christ special? Many things. But today, we are going to focus in on three distinctives of those who know God.

Although God’s purposes for Israel are slightly different from those of the church, there is also a lot of overlap; both Israel and the church are to glorify God, both are made up of people. PROP: What is it that makes sincere believers in the Lord Jesus Christ special? Many ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Trinity Of Man Series

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 29, 2006

Last week we found that Christ wants us to "destroy the works of the devil". That is important. This may surprise some of you, but equally as important is our to willingness to submit ourselves completely and unconditionally to the "works (and ways) of

THE TRINITY OF MAN (Part Two of the Christ in You Series) Recently we have been looking at ways of overcoming the devil and living a victorious life in Christ. Last week we found that Christ wants us to "destroy the works of the devil". That is important. This may surprise some of you, but ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How To Change For Good

Contributed by Greg Laurie on Nov 29, 2006

I suggest we don’t always know as much as we think we do. And sometimes we miss the obvious. Here in John 3, Jesus reveals something that that is an ESSENTIAL truth of life. So much so, that to miss it is to MISS EVERYTHING. If you don’t get this one rig

“How to Change for Good” John 3. There are certain things we ALL KNOW in life. You don’t Tug on Superman’s cape. You don’t Spit into the wind. You don’t tug on the mask of the old Lone Ranger AND? I suggest we don’t always know as much as we think we do. And sometimes we miss the obvious. Here ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-26

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

Born Again

Contributed by Terry Costaris on Jun 21, 2001

What does being “born of water” mean?

BORN AGAIN Is Baptisim Essential for Salvation? A Sermon on John 3: 1-14 by Pastor Thorolod Marsaw Newtonbrook Baptist Church Someone has said, “He that is only born once will die twice, but he who is born twice will die only once.” Does this statement sound strange to you? Well if it does, ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-14

Head Vs. Heart

Contributed by Todd Randolph on Jun 30, 2001

How to move Christ out of your head and into your heart.

Introduction Professional golfer Paul Azinger was diagnosed with cancer at age 33. He had just won a PGA championship and had ten tournament victories to his credit. He wrote, "A genuine feeling of fear came over me. I could die from cancer. Then another reality hit me even harder. I’m going to ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Night Visitor's Inquiry Series

Contributed by James Hayford Sr. on Jul 6, 2001

Discussion of Jesus’s conversation with Nicodemus

A NIGHT VISITOR’S INQUIRY Sixth in the Series: “Conversations With Christ” John 3:1-18 Back in 1976, JIMMY CARTER was running against President Gerald Ford. And you might recall Jimmy Carter caused a bit of a sensation. Because during HIS campaign, Jimmy Carter said publicly he was a BORN ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-18

Denomination: *other

What Is A Christian?

Contributed by Rodney Byrd on Jul 12, 2001

The term Christian is often used loosely my many different people. This sermon discusses the traits of "true" Christians.

I was reading a great book the other day that gave me the inspiration for this sermon. It discussed ways of growing as a Christian. It really opened my eyes to how ambiguously some people viewed the question, "What is a Christian?" This is a question that has been asked by many people, and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:26, John 3:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Religion Meets Relationship

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Jan 3, 2005

This is a Bible study from John 3 that can be easily preached or taught in a small group setting.

Religion Meets Relationship John 3:1-16 I. Who Was Nicodemas? (v. 1-2, 10) A. He was a ruler of Israel. This means that He would have been on the Sanhedrin, Pharisee and leading teacher. B. He came on behalf of a group C. He acknowledged that Jesus was a great teacher. D. Why did Nicodemas come ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Giving Of The Cross

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Feb 14, 2005

A sermon for the 2nd Sunday in Lent It is about the cross of Christ

Second Sunday in Lent John 3:1-17 "The Giving of the Cross" "Now there was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews. This man came to Jesus by night and said to him, "Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher come from God; for no one can do these signs that you do, unless God is ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Nick At Night

Contributed by John Nadasi on Feb 17, 2005

A non threatening invitation to salvation.

John 3:1-17 Paonia United Methodist Church February 20, 2004 This morning we continue along our Lenten journey As we return to an old friend. Lent, if you remember, is a season set aside to contemplate And even mourn the distance between God and mankind. And the purpose of this is to take an ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: Methodist

"The New Birth"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 19, 2005

Why must we be born again, how should we be born again, and what is the nature of this new birth?

John 3:1-21 “The New Birth” By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org As many of you know, my wife, Jeanne is seven months pregnant. There is a little baby living inside of her…named Mary Ellen. And even though Mary Ellen has not ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: United Methodist

The New Birth

Contributed by Fred Mueller on Feb 20, 2005

A sermon looking into the visit of Nicodemus to Jesus under the cloak of darkness.

Hillsborough Reformed Church at Millstone February 20, 2005 Genesis 12:1-4a, John 3:1-17 ¡§The New Birth¡¨ Surreptitious, sneaky, scared, apprehensive, unsure, clandestine. All these words apply to Nicodemus who approached Jesus late one night under the cover of darkness. Not many crimes ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Nick At Night

Contributed by Tim Zukas on Feb 20, 2005

Nicodemus - religion vs relationship

Nick at Night This passage is one of the most familiar in scripture. You see John 3:16 advertised on road signs and sporting events. Luther called John 3:16, “the gospel in microcosm” It is one of the first passages that we memorize, usually in a Sunday School class. Now don’t get me wrong, I love ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Breath Of God Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Feb 9, 2004

1st of 5 messages on John 3-4: Birth is an extreme event. It is a dramatic, traumatic, and radical happening and it changes your life immediately and forever!

From Mortal to Immortal A Study of John 3-4 The Breath of God – John 3:1-8 Circle of Life – John 3:9-21 Accepting God’s Plan – John 3:22-36 Satisfying Water – John 4:1-26 Pleasing Food – John 4:27-42 Birth Birth is an extreme event. It is a dramatic, traumatic, and radical happening and it ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ