Sermons on John 3:11-17:

The Cross

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Apr 24, 2013

The cross it is the need of our soul.

Is the Cross, as the song says, "an emblem of suffering and shame ... where the dearest and best for a ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Methodist

The Wow Factor!

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Apr 27, 2013

Updated May 18, 2025 Now Glory is a word that contains much emotion and much wonder. It is often used when we experience something that has a Wow factor. Such as, "Oh what a glorious view!" or "That performance was glorious!"

For those unfamiliar with an Anglican Service there are four Scripture readings before the message. Today’s readings were: Acts:11:1-18; Psalm 148; Revelation 21: 1-6 and John 13:31-35. I am sure ... that most of us have seen do-mi-noes set up by the thousands or ...... even by the tens of ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:18, John 3:16, John 13:31-35, John 19:28-30, John 13:36-37, Leviticus 19:18, John 12:34-35, Galatians 5:22-23, Matthew 18:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

Good News That You Can Be Born Again

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on May 1, 2013

Niccodemus, though a teacher of the law had found frustration in trying to please God, yet knowing he could never become what he wanted to be. In an encounter with Jesus revealed he could be born again into the kingdom of heaven.

THE GOOD NEWS THAT YOU CAN BE BORN AGAIN! John 3:1-3:18 INTRODUCTION: 1.) Today I want us to see some very good news from Scripture, that we can be born again. 2.) To be born again is a concept that is very strange sounding, and certainly one which brings questions into our minds, just ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Nick And Joe Save Easter

Contributed by Andy Stanley on May 16, 2013

The story of how Nicodemus and Joseph of Arimathea went public with their love for Christ.

[For the video elements associated with this sermon, visit http://store.northpoint.org/easter-2011starter-kit.html.] Well, Easter is my favorite Sunday, and it’s a favorite Sunday for many of us. And really, if you’re a Christian, this should be your favorite Sunday as well. And if you’re not a ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17, John 19:39-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Must Be Born Again!

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Jul 9, 2014

THE MUST OF THE NEW BIRTH

Pastor Allan Kircher Shell Point Baptist Church John 3:1-15 June 29, 2014 You Must Be Born Again! Intro: People who are far from God • Nicodemus was different • Purpose driven life book • Buying the book..not homeless….but normal ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Comunion Con Dios Series

Contributed by Humberto Hilario on Jul 24, 2014

El pueblo que conoce a su Dios se esforzará y actuará

Comunión con Dios I - Introducción Juan 3:16 Porque de tal manera amó Dios al mundo, que ha dado a su Hijo unigénito, para que todo aquel que en él cree, no se pierda, mas tenga vida eterna. 1. Importancia a. Divide la Biblia en AT y NT. b. Divide la dispensación de la ley de la dispensación ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Must Be Born Again

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 29, 2014

If you have only been born once, it’s not good enough to get you to Heaven. You must be born again. You are born again by putting your faith and trust in Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior.

You Must Be Born Again July 27, 2014 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: If you want to be forgiven and have eternal life, you must be born again. Focus Passage: John 3:1-16 Supplemental Passage: Yet for this reason I found mercy, so that in me as the ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

"Getting To Know God" Series

Contributed by Brad Henry on Aug 11, 2014

How to we get to know how much God loves us. We have to spend time in His word and pray there are no shortcuts.

The Ultimate Decision August 11, 2014 Getting married to the right person is a true gift from the Lord. I am blessed that God allowed me to meet my wife Julie and that she married me almost 20 years ago. But getting married to the right person just doesn’t happen. There is an odd process we ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Don't Lose The Cross In Christmas Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Dec 3, 2013

Distractions are often times intentional. They are created in order to get you to focus on the unimportant in order to prevent you from seeing what is really important. Can that happen at Christmas time? Do you really have to ask???

John 3:16-18 “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. For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through Him. “Whoever believes in Him is ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-18

Denomination: Nazarene

The Love Of God-A Christmas Message

Contributed by Ken Henson on Dec 3, 2013

John 3:16 gives us the outline of God's reasons for Christmas.

The Love of God 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. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. John 3:16-17 This month and Season fair Has ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: *other

Life Revelations

Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Dec 3, 2013

In this life we all should have a better understanding of the great need, great love, great suffering, great purpose, great privilege and our great responsibility.

Quotes: “Before we can see properly we must first shed our tears to clear the way.” -An ancient tribal proverb from India. “Life is the first gift, love is the second, and understanding the third.” ― Shannon L. Alder “The Word of God is not Passive but ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Revelaciones De Vida

Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Dec 3, 2013

Revelación de una gran necesidad. Revelación del Gran amor. Revelación de un gran sufrimiento. Revelación de un gran propósito. Revelación de un gran privilegio.

Quotes(comillas): “Before we can see properly we must first shed our tears to clear the way.” -An ancient tribal proverb from India. "Antes de que podamos ver bien primero debemos derramar nuestras lágrimas para despejar el camino."-Un antiguo proverbio tribal de la India. “Life ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christmas Is Coming...god Is Bringing Love

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Dec 12, 2013

An Advent sermon that reminds us that at Christmas God is doing something...He is bringing us love

Matthew and Timothy always look forward to Christmas It was the time of the year when Grandma would make the 4½ hour trip to visit them for over a week Every year a day or two before Christmas Grandma would arrive She would arrive carrying her bags Sometimes in those bags would be the perfect ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-21

Denomination: Lutheran

A New Beginning Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 8, 2014

Jesus and Nicodemus meet late at night and discuss being born from above, and God’s love for the world.

John 3:1-21 “A New Beginning” INTRODUCTION I’m a destination man, perhaps you are, too. I’m a person who likes to get to where I am going, enjoy what I came to enjoy, and then return home. I don’t pay much attention to what’s in between my departure point ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: Lutheran

How To Get To Heaven

Contributed by John Lindell on Mar 11, 2014

Ask most people, “how do you know you’re going heaven?” and they will give you their list.

There is something about us men…we don’t like to ask for directions. I heard about these 3 men – they were out hiking through the wilderness and they came upon this violent raging river and they needed to get to the other side. The first man prayed, “God please give me the ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God