Sermons on John 4:29:

Hate The Sin, Love The Sinner

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 10, 2001

I want us to see Jesus - His attitude toward sin, and His attitude toward sinners. And in order to do that, let's look at 3 people and their encounters with Jesus.

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2022) TEXT: Matthew 9:10-13; John 4:1-42; Luke 7:36-50, 19:1-10 ILL. There is a story about a pilgrim standing outside heaven, longing to enter, watching as others were ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:10-13, John 4:1-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Day Jesus Was Tired

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Feb 5, 2001

WHAT CAN WE LEARN FROM THE DAY THAT JESUS SAT ON THE WELL

The day Jesus was tired John 4:1-39 It is of great interest of mine to observe the way in which the Lord Jesus dealt with different souls with whom He came in contact. In John 3 we observe how He dealt with a moral Jewish man named Nicodemus, and now in chapter 4 He is deal with an immoral ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-39

Denomination: Baptist

Using Opportunities

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

1. The fields are ripe for the harvest! Many in our church are busy harvesting at this time of year.

1. The fields are ripe for the harvest! Many in our church are busy harvesting at this time of year. It is a busy time. It takes much work. But the rewards are worth it. 2. Jesus is talking to His disciples. And He is talking to us as well. In vs. 35 He says - I tell you, open your eyes and look ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-42

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Becoming Lovers Of The Unlovable

Contributed by R. Darrel Davis on Oct 18, 2000

Main Idea: In order to bring about healing in the lives of others, we must first learn to become lovers of the unlovable.

Main Idea: In order to bring about healing in the lives of others, we must first learn to become lovers of the unlovable. Introduction: Ted Stallard’s story This morning, I want to tell you the story of Ted Stallard. A young man who was turned off by school. Very sloppy in appearance. ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-42

Denomination: Baptist

The Worthwhile Life

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 8, 2002

Too many Christians live mediocre lives. But they don’t have to. We have within us the ability to make a difference in our everyday lives.

OPEN: "We rarely use the word ’cure,’" said the psychiatrist to his patient. "But after 5 years of therapy it is my pleasure to pronounce you completely cured." To his surprise an unhappy look came over the woman’s face. "What’s wrong?" he asked. "I thought you’d be thrilled." "Oh, it’s fine ...read more

Scripture: John 4:4-38, 2 Corinthians 9:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Life Of The Lost

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Aug 9, 2002

Do we really consider the life of the lost?

“THE LIFE OF THE LOST” By: Dr. Dennis Deese JOHN 4:1-30 There are two perspectives of life I believe Christians are prone to ignore or are simply too detached from. The troubling life of the lost and the blessings and spiritual resources that are available to us in our painful (common to the ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-30

How To Help People Find Eternal Life As Jesus Did – John 4

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 19, 2002

It is easy to determine when something is aflame. It ignites other material. Any fire that does not spread will eventually go out. A church without evangelism is a contradiction in terms, just as a fire that does not burn is a contradiction.

How to Help People Find Eternal Life as Jesus Did – John 4:7-39 Statistics:George Barna reports some amazing facts. Most Americans, including profession Christians, believe that people are inherently good and that there primary purpose is to enjoy life as much as possible. a). 38% believe that ...read more

Scripture: John 4:7-39, John 4:1-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Samaritan Woman At Jacob's Well Series

Contributed by Jimmy Davis on Sep 19, 2001

Picture # 4 in the series: The 14 Candid Snapshots of the Maturing Christian as found in the Gospel of John. The Samaritan woman at Jacob’s Well is a picture of a rational sinner who can come to Christ. A skid row prostitute can become a child of God.

Picture # 4: The Samaritan woman at Jacob’s well is a picture of a rational sinner who can come to Christ as a new creation.(John 4:1-42). In this picture, we’re going to see that a skid row prostitute drug abuser can become a child of God, and then immediately become an evangelistic witness for ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-42

Denomination: Baptist

Who Membership Is For.

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Jul 30, 2002

How can you encourage your membership to commitment?

Jesus’ encounter with the Samaritan woman beautifully illustrates who membership in for. 1. Membership is for anyone who is not perfect.(v16-18) "Jesus said to her’you are right when you say you have no husband. The fact is, you have had five husbands, and the man you now have is not ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-42

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Thirsty

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Nov 11, 2002

Creating people who are thirsty for God

An Arab diplomat visiting the US for the first time was being wined and dined by the State Department. The Grand Emir was unused to the salty American foods Constantly sending his manservant Abdul to fetch him a glass of water. Often, Abdul would scamper off and return with a glass of water, but ...read more

Scripture: John 4:5-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Woman And The Waterpot

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jul 17, 2003

No one had to tell Jesus what was in the heart of man for He already knew.

THE WOMAN AND HER WATERPOT John 4:1 -- 30 No one could deal with people the way Jesus did. No one had to tell Jesus what was in the heart of man for He already knew. The Lord was and is the greatest psychologist. Jesus encountered all kinds of people. I can’t help but to contrast between the ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

What If "The Woman At Well” Shows Up At Church Today?

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Aug 26, 2003

Do we want to be as evangelistic as Jesus, then we need to learn what it means to love and accept and give the good news to "the woman at the well."

What if “the woman at well” shows up at church today? John 4: 4-42 Love this story… 4 He had to go through Samaria on the way. 5 Eventually he came to the Samaritan village of Sychar, near the parcel of ground that Jacob gave to his son Joseph. 6 Jacob’s well was there; and Jesus, tired from the ...read more

Scripture: John 4:4-42

Denomination: Evangelical Free

What If Jesus Moved Into My Neighborhood?

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Aug 31, 2003

If Jesus moved into my neighborhood how would he live?

Text: John 4:1-42 Title: What if Jesus moved into my neighborhood? Introduction Although every neighborhood is different there are some things that are common to almost all neighborhoods. 1. Our neighbors may know little or nothing about the bible “You worship what you do not know, we worship ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-42

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Woman At The Well Series

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Sep 24, 2003

Jesus is working to make a worshipper out of you.

John 4:1-30 The Woman at the Well Today we come to the fourth of the encounters with Christ that we’re going to consider as we work through the book of John, observing Jesus as He interacts with the various people He comes across. I must say that this encounter was the beginning place for them ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Woman At The Well Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Mar 14, 2005

Keep your eyes open for opportunities in your everyday life to share the gospel with people, to offer them living water, so they too can worship God in spirit and in truth.

Well, I’m sure you’ve all heard a sermon on the woman at the well a number of times. I think I’ve probably preached on it here at least twice before, so what I want to do today is not to look at all the features of the story, but just two or three important things that come out that might be ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-42

Denomination: Anglican