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  • Jonathan Spurlock avatar

    The Story Behind John 3:16

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Feb 12, 2026
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    John 3:16 is one of the most loved verses in all the Bible. There's more to the story, though.

    The Story Behind John 3:16 Introduction: There’s no greater love anyone can express beyond what our Lord Jesus Christ did for us. “John 3:16” has been used as a graphic (remember seeing football and other fans wearing vests with that reference on them?) and a quote. But there’s more to the story, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Courage To Begin Again

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 18, 2026
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     | 1,664 views

    A sermon about the journey of new life in Christ.

    John 3:1–17 “The Courage to Begin Again” Lent often invites us into wilderness places—those inner places where our assumptions loosen, our certainties wobble, and something new tries to take root. Today’s Gospel Lesson brings us into a different kind of wilderness: not a desert, but a quiet ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Lost In The Dark Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 27, 2026
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,793 views

    Nicodemus was a man who was lost because he depended upon finding truth based on his own signpost. What was his mistake in talking with Jesus?

    There is a tiny village in NE Scotland named… “LOST.” It’s a quaint village where the sign posts dutifully point the way to “Lost”, and the signs have become a popular tourist attraction. Many people have had their picture taken as they posed underneath that single word “LOST” and they posed ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Just As I Am PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 23, 2023
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     | 953 views

    This sermon explores the concept of spiritual rebirth, its importance in Christian life, and how to embrace and understand it through faith and devotion.

    Welcome, dear friends, to the gathering of hearts, the communion of souls, and the fellowship of believers. We are here today by divine appointment. We have been summoned by the sweet, irresistible call of our Savior, drawn by the magnetic pull of His love, beckoned by the promise of His presence. ...read more

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    Made New PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 2, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 831 views

    To explore the profound truth of spiritual rebirth and adoption into God's family through faith in Jesus Christ. Key

    Welcome, welcome, dear friends and fellow travelers on this life's road. I am filled with joy, as always, to stand before you, not as one who has all the answers, but as one who, like you, is seeking to understand the profound mysteries and the deep, abiding truths of our faith. As we gather ...read more

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    You Must Be Born Again PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 985 views

    Explore and understand the themes of salvation by grace through faith, the necessity of being born again, and God's love as a relationship with us, as depicted in John 3:1-14.

    Good morning, Church! Today, we're diving deep into John 3:1-14 As C.S Lewis once said, "The Christian does not think God will love us because we are good, but that God will make us good because He loves us." Let's read together from John 3:1-14: [Read passage] Let's pray. Dear Heavenly Father, we ...read more

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    Nicodemus PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 14, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,872 views

    To explore the concept of being 'born again' in Christianity, its necessity, mystery, and implications for our daily lives.

    Good morning, family! Today, we're going to be diving deep into the heart of the Gospel message, exploring the truth, the mystery, and the implications of being born again. This profound concept isn't some lofty theological idea that only scholars can grasp. It’s a life-changing reality meant for ...read more

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    Born Again PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 3, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,709 views

    Explores the transformative power of spiritual rebirth, as illustrated in the dialogue between Jesus and Nicodemus.

    Warm greetings, beloved family in Christ! It's a joy to gather together, united in our love for our Savior and our desire to grow in His wisdom. Today, we are going to open our hearts and minds to the profound truths found in the third chapter of the Gospel of John, focusing on the first seven ...read more

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    Jesus Teaches Nicodemus PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 29, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,186 views

    Explores the transformative power of baptism and belief, emphasizing baptism as a divine encounter with God's grace and a rebirth in the Spirit.

    Good morning, beloved family of God. It's a joy to gather with you today, to stand shoulder to shoulder in this sacred space, united by our shared love for the Lord. It's in these moments, when we come together to seek His wisdom, that we truly feel the warmth of His love enveloping us, don't we? ...read more

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    Born Anew Premium Sermon

    Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 967 views

    The sermon explores the concept of being "born anew" through faith in Christ, emphasizing the transformation and immersion into a life resembling Jesus', marked by daily crucifixion and resurrection, ultimately leading to entering the kingdom of God.

    Hello church! I’m so glad to be with you today. I have this bottle of carbonated water with me. I want to use this bottle as an illustration of the incredible love God has for every one of us. What happens if I do this? [SHAKE BOTTLE] What’s going on inside the bottle? [Tremendous pressure ...read more

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    When Religion Doesn't Make It Anymore

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Oct 6, 2024
     | 1,216 views

    Study in the journey from religion to relationship.

    When Religion Doesn’t Make It Anymore John 3:1-21 3 There was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews: 2 The same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Load-Bearing Wall

    Contributed by David Dunn on Jan 19, 2026
     | 278 views

    As intelligence expands through AI and knowledge explodes, reason gives way to cynicism, revealing confusion about meaning, limits, and where trust belongs.

    We live in an age that is quietly intoxicated with intelligence. Not wisdom—intelligence. We live with the assumption, often unspoken but deeply embedded, that if a problem can be solved, it will be solved by someone smarter than us… or by a system smarter than them. We trust models. We trust data. ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    From Law To Love Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Jan 23, 2026
     | 366 views

    Today our message centers on one of the best-known verses of the Bible. G. Campbell Morgan said that "John 3:16 is the most famous verse in the Bible because it encapsulates the heart of the Christian message.”

    From Law to Love  John 3:1-18 Introduction Today our  message centers on one of the best known verses of the Bible. G. Campbell Morgan said that "John 3:16 is the most famous verse in the Bible because it encapsulates the heart of the Christian message.” “For God so loved the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    You Must Be Born Again Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 7, 2026
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    This study explains the necessity, meaning, and results of the new birth that Jesus declared essential for entering the kingdom of God.

    YOU MUST BE BORN AGAIN By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 3:1-16 Key Verse: “Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.” (John 3:3) Supporting Texts: Ezekiel 36:26-27, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Titus 3:5, 1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    (God`s Assurance Policy)

    Contributed by Derrick White Sr on Mar 9, 2026
    based on 1 rating
     | 583 views

    AS WE LOOK BACK OVER THE DAYS OF OUR LIVES WE ALL HAVE DISCOVERED THAT IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN CERTAIN ELEMENTS IN LIFE THAT WE MUST HAVE VARIOUS TYPES OF INSURANCE WE HAVE INSURANCE FOR LIFE AND INSURANCE FOR DEATH

    John 3:1-8 1 Nicodemus was a Pharisee and a member of the Jewish council. 2 He came to Jesus one night and said to him, “Rabbi, we know that God has sent you as a teacher. No one can perform the miracles you perform unless God is with him.” 3 Jesus replied to Nicodemus, “I can guarantee this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist