Sermons on John 3:13:

The Nicodemus In Us All

Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Sep 10, 2002

This is the 4th in a 5 part sermon series on people who have encountered Christ and how thier lives have been changed. Nicodemus’ call is for us not to limit our faith only to what we can reasonably understand.

Bibliography: Indiana Jones In Search of the Holy Grail There once was a man named Nicodemus who was a great religious leaders of the Jews. That’s how John begins to tell us the story of the encounter between Jesus and Nicodemus For the next two weeks we will be looking at biblical people who ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-15

Denomination: Methodist

"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

Reborn And Renewed Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Mar 16, 2003

2nd of 6 in series leading to Easter. God gave us a “Do Over”! It’s called being “born again” and it is a wonderful gift! What is this Born Again thing?

Reborn and Renewed John 3:1-17 (NCV) Nicodemus Comes to Jesus 3 There was a man named Nicodemus who was one of the Pharisees and an important Jewish leader. 2 One night Nicodemus came to Jesus and said, “Teacher, we know you are a teacher sent from God, because no one can do the miracles you do ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"A Church Member Gets Saved"

Contributed by Ray Scott on Aug 26, 2003

Nicodemus was religious, moral, and active in his "church" ... yet LOST. This message focuses on those in the church who might be lost.

“A Church Member Gets Saved” John 3:1-21 INTRODUCTION: I’m not known as a “Hell-Fire & Brimstone” preacher. If that’s what you want, I can recommend several churches in the area. In some churches, that’s what you’ll get … every Sunday. It gets old after awhile. Every now & then, someone will ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Born Again

Contributed by James May on Sep 10, 2003

Nicodemus’ encounter with Jesus gives us our hope of being a part of the Kingdom of God. We must be Born Again. What does that mean?

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17, Matthew 12:43-45

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Christmas Gifts - God's Christmas Gift Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 18, 2002

Christmas really isn’t a "biblical holiday" but why pass up the chance to tell our friends and relatives about the ultimate gift/sacrifice God has wrapped for us?

OPEN: Preparing for large Christmas Eve family gathering, a mother had been giving out orders like a drill sergeant: "Pick up your things! Don’t get your clothes dirty! Put away those toys." Well, her 4-year-old daughter had been underfoot all day, so she sent her to the next room to play with ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

3 Questions That Need Answered

Contributed by Steven Cook on Dec 29, 2002

This sermon is geared at presenting a clear, concise presentation of the Gospel to the lost.

“3 Important Questions” John 3:1-3; 14-18 I. Introduction A. Read John 3:1-3; 14-18 B. Notice vs. 17 – “3 World’s of John 3:17”: (also found in John 1-2; and 1 John Ch. 1) 1. World that WAS 2. World that IS 3. World that is TO COME C. The problem today is same as then – MOST love the wrong ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

What Do You Mean, "Born Again?" Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on Jan 19, 2003

2nd in the series "Conversations With Jesus." Jesus tells Nicodemus he must be born again. This sermon examines John 3:16 as the "Gospel in a Nutshell."

It was March 18. Leanne tried not to think about the fact that Melvin would have been 39 today. The face of the man driving the van flashed in her mind. She tried not to feel the anger. Once more the scream of brakes, the crash and then the silence replayed itself in her memory. She thought of the ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Seek Answers

Contributed by Monte Brown on Jan 23, 2009

Nicodemus sought out the truth, didn’t run away but stayed till he got what he wanted.

Seek Answers John 3:1-21 Monte T. Brown October 19, 2008 Sunday Morning Heart O the Hills Introduction Nicodemus was a ruler of the Jews, a Pharisee, and a member of the great Sanhedrim, a senator, and a privy-counselor, a man of authority in ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

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

Born Of The Spirit

Contributed by Brian William on Nov 10, 2005

What are the signs that we are truly born again? This sermon seeks to list those signs and to invite all to experience the rebirth that only Christ offers.

[This was from a sermon series I preached based on the sermons of the founder of Methodism, John Wesley. While the illustrations and language are updated, many of the concepts and ideas, as well as the general structure and message of the sermon, are taken directly from Wesley’s sermon entitled ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-16

Denomination: Methodist

The New Birth Series

Contributed by Chris Sparkman on Nov 17, 2005

God is doing a New Thing...and His plan for our lives begins with the New Birth!

GOD IS DOING A NEW THING THE NEW BIRTH John 3:1-17 (1) There was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus A. Who was this man? 1. Pharisee A) Extremely religious and very intelligent B) Devoted to keeping the Law C) Intensely Jealous of Jesus 1) He undermined their ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Gospel In A Nutshell

Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Apr 1, 2007

Modern Parable of the importance of Sharing the Good news of Jesus Christ with those who are lost.

Introduction: One Friday afternoon, after a long day at the office you are driving home and you turn the radio on. You hear about a little village in India where a few villagers died suddenly from some kind of mysterious flu. You don’t think much about it, but on Sunday, coming home from church, ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

You Can't Make It On Your Own Series

Contributed by Stephen Colaw on Apr 6, 2007

Apart from faith in Christ, we are unable to live a life of righteousness…bringing to fruition the Kingdom of God. Jesus reveals this truth to Nicodemus.

Introduction: Most of us…especially us men…don’t like to admit it when we can’t accomplish something. This doesn’t apply to everything, but it certainly does apply to some things…especially those things that we believe we can do. Perhaps we have trained our whole lives to do something. Run a ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-15

Denomination: Wesleyan

Who Raised The Bar?

Contributed by Randy Wood on Apr 14, 2007

Do you ever get tired of people who say "their way" is "The way"?

WHO RAISED THE BAR? JOHN 3:1-16 1 There was a man named Nicodemus, a Jewish religious leader who was a Pharisee.2 After dark one evening, he came to speak with Jesus. "Rabbi," he said, "we all know that God has sent you to teach us. Your miraculous signs are evidence that God is with you." 3 ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-16

Denomination: Pentecostal