Sermons on John 3:31:

Trusting In The Plans Of God Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on May 28, 2019

The 12th sermon in our series on John's Gospel. In this sermon we examine the sovereignty of God in salvation

Trusting in the Plans of God (Gospel of John Part 12) Text: John 3:22 – 36 Let’s go ahead and open up our Bibles to John chapter 3:22- 36… and while you’re turning there, let me just recap what we looked at last week in case you weren’t here, or in case you’ve forgotten. Last week we talked about ...read more

Scripture: John 3:22-36

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Be The People God Wants Us To Be Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 17, 2019

God wants us to: 1. Take care of our time (vs. 22-24). 2. Put away our pettiness (vs. 25-26). 3. Humble our hearts before Him (vs. 27-28; 30). 4. Have the full joy of knowing Jesus Christ (vs. 28-29). 5. Trust in the truth about Jesus (vs. 30-36).

How to Be the People God Wants Us to Be The Gospel of John John 3:22-36 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - July 7, 2016 (Revised July 17, 2019) BACKGROUND: *Tonight in the last section of John Chapter 3, God's Word puts the spotlight back on John the Baptist. In these verses, ...read more

Scripture: John 3:22-36

Denomination: Baptist

The Joy And Privilege Of Serving Jesus (John 3:22-36; 4:1-3) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jan 15, 2022

Whatever ministry we "have," is God's gift to us. If I decrease, it's okay. I point people to Jesus. Also, bonus discussion: part of "faith" is obedience (John 3:36)

Today's passage is a little tricky. I'll try to talk slowly. I'll try to not lose you. But if you get lost about parts, I'd be happy to give you my manuscript, or answer any questions afterward. Let's start this morning by rereading John 3:1-5 (NRSV, lightly modified): 3 ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-36, John 4:1-3

How To Treat Jesus Series

Contributed by Ray Geide on Jan 17, 2022

Singers often have contracts with a venue that spell out how they are to be treated. What if God had a contract? What if in that contract, He spelled out how He wanted to be treated? What would be in the contract? We will consider some possibilities today.

How to Treat Jesus (John 3:22-36) When Kanye West goes to a venue to perform, he requires that there be a slushy machine for him to use. Singers often have contracts with a venue that spell out how they are to be treated. Madonna must have a vegan chef. Jack White must have fresh home-made ...read more

Scripture: John 3:22-36

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Exalting Jesus Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 27, 2015

Everything falls into place when we realize that Jesus is First and we are second.

Exalting Jesus Text: John 3:22-36 Introduction 1. Illustration: I’m part of the fellowship of the unashamed. The die has been cast. I have stepped over the line. The decision has been made. I’m a disciple of His. I won’t look back, let up, slow down, back away or be still. My ...read more

Scripture: John 3:22-36

Denomination: Methodist

Detrimental Competition-7 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 14, 2017

7 of 8. John the Baptist pointed out the detriments of competitive ministry. But when is competition detrimental to Christian ministry? A competitive spirit is detrimental to Christian ministry when...

DETRIMENTAL COMPETITION-VII—John 3:22-36 Christians & the Church indeed have ‘the market’ on truth. We are in competition with false doctrine. But the Church invites grave difficulties upon herself when they become competitors among themselves...i.e., When their competition becomes detrimental ...read more

Scripture: John 3:22-36

Denomination: Baptist

Wrath And Persecution

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 7, 2018

Belief in Jesus Christ must be accompanied by obedience to His word.

Thursday of Second Week in Easter 2018 Reformation/Revolution When will humans learn that murdering one’s enemies is not only morally sinful, it’s a really, really bad idea just on a secular level. For the first three hundred years of the Church’s existence, the enemies of the Church, from the ...read more

Scripture: John 3:31-36, Acts 5:27-33

Denomination: Catholic

He Must Increase, I Must Decrease

Contributed by Randy Crawford on Apr 24, 2025

Every believer faces the battle of self—pride, ambition, and the longing for recognition. John the Baptist’s profound statement in John 3:30, “He must increase, but I must decrease,” cuts straight to the heart of what it means to follow Christ.

He Must Increase, I Must Decrease” Introduction: Every believer faces the battle of self—pride, ambition, and the longing for recognition. John the Baptist’s profound statement in John 3:30, “He must increase, but I must decrease,” cuts straight to the heart of what it means to follow Christ. In a ...read more

Scripture: John 3:30-35

The Pivotal Choice Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Feb 26, 2008

The pivotal choice: Trust in Jesus and receive eternal life or reject Jesus and face God’s wrath.

Life is full of choices: • Some are easy choices: what to wear, what to eat, what to watch on TV. • Some are difficult choices: where to attend university, where to work, when to retire. • All of you had a choice this morning: Should I go to church or not? • Some choices are easy; some are ...read more

Scripture: John 3:22-36

Denomination: Baptist

Honest Conversations With God Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Dec 3, 2007

A man comes to Jesus with an open heart and mind. The Lord reveals to him some of the most amazing truths found in the Bible. Is it time you had a good, honest, talk with God?

Do you ever look for something so hard that you can’t find it? Maybe it’s just my age kicking in but sometimes I’ll lose something in the most obvious place possible. I think so hard about where I put it that I forget to look in the most likely place. I figure that I would have remembered easily if ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-36

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

He Must Become Greater, I Must Become Less

Contributed by Rodney Fry on May 4, 2008

While John was at the peak of his career, Jesus appeared on the scene and the crowds, who had once streamed out of the villages to follow John, began to follow Jesus instead. As John watched them go, his only response was, “He must become greater, I must

Disclaimer Please note that all my sermons come from the Lord. But I get my info from many sources from my library and other sources. I do not claim all material as my originality. I don’t quote all sources but I give credit to the Lord who is the author of all sermons. “All originality and no ...read more

Scripture: John 3:22-31

Denomination: Baptist

Friends Don't Let Friends Grab Glory Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Mar 18, 2008

God’s glory is man’s greatest good.

Introduction (Sermon #8 in a Series on the Gospel of John) You have likely heard the slogan, “Friends don’t let friends drive drunk.” The idea is simple: we may feel like doing something, but, in fact, it would be better if we did not. We recognize that we are easily manipulated, the excitement ...read more

Scripture: John 3:22-36

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Legalism, Lordship, Love

Contributed by Mike Cleveland on Mar 30, 2008

3 Relationships, 3 Lessons to Learn

22 After this, Jesus and his disciples went out into the Judean countryside, where he spent some time with them, and baptized. 23 Now John also was baptizing at Aenon near Salim, because there was plenty of water, and people were constantly coming to be baptized. 24 (This was before John was put in ...read more

Scripture: John 3:22-36

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Growing In Christ Series

Contributed by Ron Murphy on Mar 12, 2007

If we truly want to grow in our relationship with Christ, we must allow Him to deal with the issue of pride.

Introduction: I. I would like to begin this morning, by asking you, “What is the most difficult thing you have every undertaken to accomplish?” A. As you think about that question, maybe your mind goes to, 1. The workplace, a. Maybe a difficult task that your boss gave you, or b. Maybe ...read more

Scripture: John 3:22-36

Denomination: Methodist

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