Sermons on John 3:12:

Nicodemus 2

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Feb 19, 2002

Jesus gives Nicodemus a theological conundrum "You must be born again." and lets him to go away and think about it.

Gunthorpe/ Field Dalling 15-06-03 My text this morning is taken from our Gospel reading John 3:1-17 and I want to focus on Jesus’ words to Nicodemus: I tell you in truth, no one can see the Kingdom of God, unless he is born again.” I. Background Nicodemus came to Jesus by ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

The Giving Tree

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Feb 19, 2002

A Sermon on the Second Sunday of Lent The Cross the Giving Tree

Second Sunday in Lent John 3:1-17 Giving Tree   Grace and peace to you from our Lord and Saviour Jesus, the Christ. This morning I would like to look at just 3 verses in our gospel lesson. I would like to reread them: 14* And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Have You Got Jesus?

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Feb 21, 2002

This sermon explores the conversation between Jesus and Nicodemus.

HAVE YOU GOT JESUS? Text: John 3:1-17 I remember that as a youth our United Methodist Youth Fellowship group once had something like a talent show. We put on something of a skit. The skit went like this. There was a man who was sitting on a park bench. His friend comes to the park and ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: United Methodist

Changing Light Bulbs

Contributed by Mike Dubose on Feb 25, 2002

How many Christians does it take to change a light bulb? Jesus tries to explain this to Nicodemus and he couldn’t understand it? Do you?

Changing Light Bulbs John 3: 1-17 February 24, 2002 Several weeks ago there was an email going around entitled “How many Christians does it take to change a light bulb,” I thought about that this week as I was preparing the message… You may have read the email or heard about ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: Methodist

Justice From Within

Contributed by Carla Powell on Mar 2, 2002

Overview of Nicodemus’ role in the gospel of John, particularly John 3:1-17 and John 7:51. Encourages hearers to get involved on behalf of God’s justice - even if they are the sole voice speaking out.

February 24, 2002 - Second Sunday in Lent (A) "Justice from Within" - John 3:1-17 Grace be to you and peace from God our Father and from our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen. In our gospel lesson, Nicodemus, a leader of the Pharisees, comes to Jesus at night. He has some questions for Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17, John 7:49-51

Denomination: Lutheran

What It Means To Be Born Again

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 9, 2002

What is the new birth?

What Does It Mean To Be Born Again? John 3:1-16 I. Born Again Defined. A. The strong assertion, “Except a man be born again.” The word “again” (anoôthen PWS: 80) has three different meanings in Greek. It means... 1. From the first: from the beginning or completely and fully 2. Again: a second ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

We Are Now Christ's Ambassadors Series

Contributed by Dr. Stafford Miller on Mar 31, 2001

We are NOW Christ’s ambassadors, and God is using us to speak to OTHERS. We urge THEM, as though Christ himself were here pleading with you, "Be reconciled to God!

THE FOURTH SUNDAY IN THE SEASON OF LENT, THE MESSAGE FOR SUNDAY THE 25th OF MARCH, 2001 THE TEXT ARE: The LESSON:.....2 CORINTHIAN 5: 16-21 PRAYER...MAY THE WORDS OF GOD AND HIS MESSAGE SPOKEN THIS HOUR BE BOTH A WORD OF COMFORT AND CHALLENGE WE PRAY THAT IT WILL CHALLENGE THOSE WHO ARE ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:16-21, John 3:1-15

Denomination: Methodist

Born Again - You Can Wipe The Slate Clean!

Contributed by Linda Hewett on Apr 18, 2001

This sermon is on being "born again" and starting your life over.

Born Again - YOU CAN WIPE THE SLATE CLEAN As the prisoner is led to a solitary cell and the iron door is slammed shut, she thinks "This is it -- and she sinks down on the dirty, hard little cot and leans her head into her hands and weeps. She thinks about what got her here and wishes she could ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Turning A Religion Into A Relationship Series

Contributed by Steve Hanchett on Apr 23, 2001

Jesus’ encounter with Nicodemus. Sincere seekers need to be born again.

“When a Religion Becomes a Relationship” John 3:1-15 Steve Hanchett, pastor Berry Road Baptist Church April 22, 2001 There was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews. The man came to Jesus by night and said to Him, “Rabbi, we know that You are a teacher come from God; for no ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-15, Psalm 37:1

Denomination: Baptist

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

Expecting The Unexpected

Contributed by Kim Gilliland on Oct 18, 2000

Do not be surprised because I tell you that you must all be born again.

Do not be surprised because I tell you that you must all be born again. The wind blows wherever it wishes; you hear the sound it makes, but you do not know where it comes from or where it is going. It is like that with everyone who is born of the Spirit. John 3:7-8 FATHERS' DAY CARDS Last week, ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

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

An Interview To Change Life

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Nov 9, 2000

Nicodemus was confused because his thinking was earth-bound but Jesus offered him eternal life through a spiritual rebirth if he would believe in Christ’s self-offering on the Cross.

A LIFE CHANGING INTERVIEW The text, John 3:16 is a biblical classic: "God so loved the world that he gave his one and only son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life." It’s probably the most loved and quoted verse in Scripture. Rev Sandy Millar, Rector of Holy ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

"A New Life"

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Jul 25, 2002

Jesus said we need the life of God in order to live

JOHN 3:1-15 There are three aspects of spiritual birth: I. THE SPIRITUAL BIRTH IS ESSENTIAL 3:1-7 Matthew 7:21-23 Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. Many will say to me in that ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-15

Your Ticket To Heaven Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 20, 2002

This is the 2nd sermon in the series "The Kingdom Is Near". This is an evangelistic message on salvation.

Sunday Morning August 11, 2002 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: “The Kingdom Is Near” [#2] SLIDE 1 YOUR TICKET TO HEAVEN John 3:1-18 Introduction: 1. There has been much discussion in our country about how to make it to Heaven. Many teach that we must be good. Others teach that you ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-18

Denomination: Baptist