Sermons on John 3:1-30:

Light Vs. Dark

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Mar 11, 2021

We are encourage to live in the light of Christ.

Light Vs. Dark John 3: 14 - 21 Intro: 2 gentlemen were seated next to each other on a plane. One turned to the other, “What do you do?” He answered, “I’m a pastor.” “Oh,” said the 1st man. “I don’t believe in that religious stuff. It’s for kids you know, ‘Jesus love me this I know, for the ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Nicodemus Wears A White Hat”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Mar 11, 2021

Good cowboys wear white hats. Nicodemus was depending on his "goodness", keeping Jewish rules and his connection to Abraham. Our new American theology is not different....we want to depend on our own goodness. Jesus is not "one" way, but the only way.

In Jesus Holy Name Lent IV March 14, 2021 Text: John 3:17,18a “Nicodemus Wears a White Hat” Who wears white hats? In the old silent movie days you always knew who the good cowboys were. They wore white hats. The bad cowboys wore back hats. That way you always knew who the ...read more

Scripture: John 3:17, John 3:1-2

Denomination: Lutheran

Nicodemus Meets Jesus

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 11, 2021

When Nicodemus meets Jesus, Jesus tosses him a spiritual hand grenade . You must be born again

EMB HC 14-03-2021 A report in the newspaper CoventryLive 19th Dec 2020 ran this article Che Williams was using his magnetic fishing rod in an attempt to find an old rod he had once lost in that area of the river. Instead, he ended up pulling up a hand grenade. He pulled up 18 more, as well as ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: Anglican

Eliminate Envy Series

Contributed by Esther Collins on Mar 14, 2021

This is the 3rd devotion from a series entitled, 'Building Relationships that Last. This devotion is about how to overcome envy in our lives.

Building Relationships That Last # 3 Eliminate Envy In the second message in this series, we saw how the love that we show to others should be genuine and sincere. There is another aspect of this love which Paul talks about in 1 Corinthians 13:4, the point that “love does not envy”. Let us look ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:3-5, Genesis 4:8, 1 John 3:12, Acts 7:9, 1 Samuel 16:6-7, 1 Samuel 18:19, Proverbs 27:4, John 3:16, Matthew 27:18, Philippians 1:15, Proverbs 14:30, 1 Corinthians 13:4  (view more)  (view less)

Trusting In The Greatest Love

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Mar 15, 2021

Sermon for the 4th Sunday in Lent, Year B

March 14, 2021 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson John 3:14-21; Numbers 21:4-9 Trusting in the Greatest Love Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Today we hear one of the most cherished Bible verses of all time, John 3:16. ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-21, Numbers 21:4-9

Denomination: Lutheran

I Met Him When I Was In The Dark Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Mar 21, 2021

Why is spiritual birth necessary? God’s Word says that unless a person be born again, they cannot see the Kingdom of God. So, the question before us today is this: How can you tell if you have been spiritually born again from above?

John Wesley was a very religious man. For those of you who don’t know it, John Wesley was our founder … along with his brother, Charles. As I said … John Wesley was a very religious man from a very religious family. His father was an ordained Anglican priest. His brothers Samuel and Charles ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-10

Denomination: United Methodist

Holy Discontent Series

Contributed by John Bright on Mar 22, 2021

This is the second of four sermons introducing Band Meetings in a new way for today. Here is a link for more information - “Discipleship Bands: A Practical Field Guide” (download a free copy at https://discipleshipbands.com/ )

Series: “Bringing Back the Bands” “Holy Discontent” 2 Corinthians 3:17-18 A sermon for 1/31/21 Pastor John Bright 2 Corinthians 3 “17 Now the Lord is the Spirit; and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty. 18 But we all, with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:17-18, John 3:16, 1 John 3:16, John 8:31-34, John 14:12-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Good Friday: A Strange Way To Save The World!

Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 23, 2021

When it was God's turn to save the world, He didn't do like the Marvel Comic superheroes would do it - with super powers and force. Instead, God saved the world through the humility, gentleness, love, and forgiveness of His Son, Jesus.

GOOD FRIDAY: A STRANGE WAY TO SAVE THE WORLD! JOHN 3:16-17 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A 6th grade S.S. class discussed how old Isaac was when he was sacrificed. 2. One boy confidently affirmed that he couldn’t have been more than 12 years old. 3. The teacher said, “What in the world or the Bible ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-17, Mark 14:1-72

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Biblical Christianity Vs. Progressive Ideology

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 23, 2021

There are several dangers to biblical Christianity that have come about through progressive ideology.

There are several dangers to biblical Christianity that have come about through progressive ideology. Progressive ideology essentially stems from non-biblical positions about the nature of truth (that it is relative), the nature of people (that people are basically good) and the nature of scripture ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, Jude 1:1

Denomination: Salvation Army

Jesus & The Internet: How To Share The Gospel On Social Media

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 26, 2021

We are charged by God almighty to share his gospel with the world. God is good. His gospel is pure, right, and timeless.

We are charged by God almighty to share his gospel with the world. God is good. His gospel is pure, right, and timeless. Therefore we ought to share it with all peoples, in all nations, everywhere. Many of us consider cities, towns, and nations that need the gospel. Many of us consider the ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Salvation Army

Sermon On Release & Freedom

Contributed by William Meakin on Mar 21, 2023

Release is defined as to allow or enable an escape from confinement.

Kiran Manral, a female Indian writer, author and novelist once remarked: “When you finally gather the courage to release what you’ve been hanging on to for a while, you realise it is not just a release, but also a relief. It frees you to find something else to hold on to, something else that was ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, Luke 23:18, Galatians 5:1, John 8:36

The Love Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by James Dina on Mar 23, 2023

For 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 (John 3:16)

THE LOVE OF JESUS CHRIST  "Again Jesus said, "Simon son of John, do you love me?" He answered, "Yes, Lord, you know that I love you." Jesus said, "Take care of my sheep."  (John 21:16) The love of Christ is so great, and bigger than this ...read more

Scripture: John 21:16, John 3:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

You Must Be Born Again!

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Mar 23, 2023

The words of our Savior found in John 3 are the very heart of Biblical Christianity. Many in our society want to dismiss the very idea of rebirth through faith in Jesus. Many of our churches have embraced a "social gospel" where works are elevated above rebirth.

Today we will be reading from the Gospel of John 3:1-18 Intro Who am I? (Speaking as a guest preacher) Cautions Don’t trust me - Check everything I say with the Scriptures - Careful who you watch or listen to - Check what they say with the Scriptures - If you know the Scriptures you will “not ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-18, Ephesians 2:8-10, John 15:5-8, Galatians 2:20, Titus 3:3-5, 1 John 1:5-7, John 14:23, Matthew 22:37-40, Galatians 5:22-23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Get A Life

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Mar 24, 2023

The life we get from Jesus, a gift from God through the Holy Spirit, requires cleansing and renewal daily, not just at the beginning.

This familiar chapter from John’s Gospel is the lectionary text for today, the 2nd Sunday in Lent. It’s a good text, a familiar text, so familiar that when I first wrote it I expected it to be relatively smooth sailing. But it wasn’t. It was a difficult sermon for me to write, partly because it’s ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17, Numbers 21:8, Ezekiel 36:25-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

L'amour De JÉsus-Christ

Contributed by James Dina on Mar 27, 2023

Car Dieu a tant aimé le monde qu'il a donné son Fils unique, afin que quiconque croit en lui ne périsse pas mais ait la vie éternelle (Jean 3:16)

L'AMOUR DE JÉSUS-CHRIST "Jésus dit encore : "Simon, fils de Jean, m'aimes-tu ?" Il répondit : "Oui, Seigneur, tu sais que je t'aime." Jésus a dit : « Prenez soin de mes brebis. (Jean 21:16) L'amour de Christ est si grand, et ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, John 21:16

Denomination: Pentecostal