Sermons on John 3:14-16:

The Courage To Begin Again

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 18, 2026

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

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: United Methodist

The Gift We Receive, The Life We Live Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Feb 21, 2026

The God who saved you is the God who shapes you. The Christ who redeemed you is the Christ who renews you. The Spirit who sealed you is the Spirit who strengthens you. Salvation is received in a moment. Salvation is revealed over a lifetime.

BIG IDEA: SALVATION IS RECEIVED IN A MOMENT BUT REVEALED OVER A LIFETIME. OPENING ILLUSTRATION: THE HOUSE AND THE HOME Imagine someone giving you a fully paid-for house. The deed is in your name. You didn’t earn it. You didn’t negotiate for it. You simply received it. But receiving a house is not ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:23, John 3:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

If I Could Only Preach One Sermon...

Contributed by Curtis Mathis on Feb 22, 2026

What if I could only preach one sermon… What would that sermon be? What would it be titled? Would it be taken from the Old Testament, maybe the Psalms or Proverbs? Or would it come out of the New Testament, taken from the first-hand knowledge found in the Epistles?

INTRO What if I could only preach one sermon… What would that sermon be? What would it be titled? Would it be taken from the Old Testament, maybe the Psalms or Proverbs? Or would it come out of the New Testament, taken from the first-hand knowledge found in the Epistles? Perhaps it would be more ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

The Heart Of Our Heavenly Father

Contributed by Anitha Jabastion on Feb 25, 2026

A man who had grown up with an abusive father once shared, “For many years, I found it difficult to call God ‘Father’ in my prayers. The word felt threatening rather than comforting.”

In what ways do you view God? In 2006, a sociologist at Baylor University released a study done by the Gallup organization that identified four views people had of God. • 31.4 percent believe in an "Authoritarian God," a God who is angry at humanity’s sins. • 23 percent believe in a ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, 1 John 3:1, Mark 10:17-22, Luke 15:11-32

Lost In The Dark Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 27, 2026

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

Scripture: John 3:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living In Christ

Contributed by Pastor Renji George on Mar 1, 2026

Living in Christ means, living like a branch in a tree. Perpetual dependence, until the end!

John 15:4 “Remain in me, as I also remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me”. John 15: 6 “If you do not remain in me, you are like a branch that is thrown away and withers; such branches are picked up, ...read more

Scripture: John 15:4, John 15:6, Hebrews 12:2-3, John 3:14-15, Matthew 11:28-30, Matthew 7:24-25, Proverbs 3:5-6, Isaiah 34:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Greatest Gift Of All PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 22, 2023

This sermon explores the profound love of God demonstrated through Jesus' sacrifice, leading to our justification and the joy found in receiving this divine gift.

Good morning, beloved family of God. What a joy it is to gather together in this sacred space, where the sacred Word of God is our guide and Jesus, our Savior, is our focus. Today, we are going to be examining one of the most well-known, yet deeply profound verses in the Bible - John 3:16. This ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Topics: Greatest Gift, All

Agape Love PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 26, 2023

This sermon explores the manifestation, modeling, and maturity of God's Agape love in our lives and how we can reflect it in our daily interactions.

Good morning, dear family of God. It is a joy to see each one of you here today. As we gather in the warmth of our fellowship and the light of His presence, I want you to know that you are loved. You are loved with a love that is immeasurable, incomparable, and incomprehensible. A love that is as ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:8, John 13:35, John 3:16, 1 Corinthians 13:4-7

Topics: Agape Love, True Love

Made New PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 2, 2024

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

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Topics: Salvation

The Lifting Up Of The Son Of Man 031024 PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 19, 2024

Explores God's redeeming love and grace, drawing parallels between the story of Moses and the bronze serpent and the salvation offered through Jesus Christ.

Greetings, dear friends. Isn't it wonderful to gather together in this sacred space, to share in the unity of our faith and the joy of our fellowship? We are here, not by accident, but by divine appointment. Each one of us has been called, chosen, and cherished by a loving God who knows us by name ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-21, Numbers 21:4-9, Psalm 107:17-22, Ephesians 2:1-10

Topics: Grace, Salvation

Believe PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 31, 2024

Explores the boundless love of God, urging believers to truly know and experience it, and to become channels of this love to others.

Welcome, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. It is a blessing to gather once again in this house of worship, a sanctuary where we come together to seek God's wisdom, to find solace in His presence, and to celebrate His boundless love. Today, we find ourselves drawn to an extraordinary passage ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-21

Topics: God's Love

Lifted High PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 3, 2024

This sermon explores how believers can embrace the healing, hope, and highness found in Christ's sacrifice, leading to a life lived in God's light.

Good morning, beloved congregation. It is a joy to see each one of you here today, gathered in the house of the Lord. We are here to celebrate the divine love of our Savior, Jesus Christ, and to remind ourselves of the healing, hope, and highness we find in Him. Today, we turn our hearts to a ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-21

Topics: Moses, Christ

God's Promises PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 5, 2024

Explores the transformative power of the Gospel, emphasizing God's love, Jesus' sacrifice, and the call to live in His light.

Good morning, beloved family of God. It's a joy to gather together, isn't it? To stand shoulder to shoulder, heart to heart, united in our longing to draw closer to our Creator, to understand His word, and to allow His truth to shape our lives. We're here to share in the beauty of fellowship, to ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-21

Topics: Word, Lamp, Light

Jesus Really Loves Me PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 7, 2024

This sermon explores the profound depth of Jesus' love as revealed in John 3:16, and seeks to understand its impact on our lives.

Good morning, beloved family in Christ. It's a joy to gather with you all today, to share in the warmth of fellowship, and to bask in the beauty of God's word together. As we come together in this sacred space, we are reminded of the boundless love of our Savior, a love so profound, so vast, it ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Topics: Unconditional Love, Limitless Love

Do You Believe PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023

Understand and appreciate the profound love of God as expressed in John 3:16, and to recognize that it is not by our own works, but by faith in God's sacrifice, that we are granted eternal life.

Good morning, family! Today we are going to dig deep into one of the most well-known and powerful scriptures in the entire Bible, John 3:16. This scripture is a clear and beautiful declaration of God's love, the meaning of true faith, and the life-changing power faith has. John Locke once said, ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Topics: Transformative Faith