Sermons on John 3:14-21:

The Gift We Owe

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Dec 20, 2002

This is a Christmas Sunday message seeking to have us rethink the kinds of gifts we need to give at Christmas time.

The Gift We Owe GNLCC 12/22/2002 Isaiah 9:6-10 Ephesians 4:1-6 This past Wednesday night in Pioneers Nursery class, I asked the question, “who can tell me why we celebrate Christmas.” The first response was “so that we can get gifts” and the second was “so that we can see Santa Claus.” I ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-19, John 1:9-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Loving On Purpose

Contributed by David Derry on Dec 23, 2002

God demonstrated His love for us on purpose. Can can we in turn love Him and others on purpose?

Loving on Purpose December 22, 2002 As we continue our series of “living on purpose”, today’s topic is “loving on purpose”. We’ll be focusing on a verse that is well known to most of us. (John 3:16) 16 "For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:16-18, John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

The Bible In A Nutshell

Contributed by Steven Cook on Oct 18, 2000

I. Introduction A.

I. Introduction A. Read the story of Nicodemus B. Many young people have often asked me, "What is the Bible all about?" "Why do I need to be saved?" C. In John 3:16, one of the most familiar, simple, yet profound verses of Scripture in all of the Bible, we have all the Gospel that we need to ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

How To Walk In The Light As Jesus Did

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

One thing that we cannot live without is light.

One thing that we cannot live without is light. It may be easy to take light for granted, but nothing can live without it. Even though Christ is the light of the world John writes, "Light has come into the world, but men loved darkness instead of light because their deeds were evil. Everyone who ...read more

Scripture: John 3:19-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Would Jesus Say To Timothy Mcveigh

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Jun 8, 2001

What is the message of Christ to people, not just the McVeigh’s of this world, but all of us.

What Would Jesus Say to Timothy McVeigh Ballard Assembly Pastor Bob Briggs June 9, 2001 On April 19, 1995, over six years ago, the fragile peace of mind of a nation was shattered when a Ryder Truck, loaded with explosives, detonated in front of the Federal Building in Oklahoma City, ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, Romans 6:23

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Fathers Perspective

Contributed by Jeremy Mccombs on Jun 15, 2001

The Crucifixion through the eyes of God the Father.

The Fathers Perspective Scripture: John 3:16 & 17 I. Intro Usually when I hear the story of Christ’s death, burial, and resurrection it is presented in such a way that it draws me to love Jesus more. There is almost always some new fact about his emotional or physical ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-17

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Your Last Breath Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 18, 2001

What is your "Final Answer" at the moment you take your very last breath?

Sunday Morning June 24, 2001 Bel Aire Baptist Church, Hobbs, NM Series: Out Of This World [#1] YOUR LAST BREATH LUKE 16:19-31 Introduction: 1. One of my favorite game shows is “Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?”. 2. The show has you sitting at the edge of your seat during each question because ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31, John 3:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Born Again

Contributed by Terry Costaris on Jun 21, 2001

What does being “born of water” mean?

BORN AGAIN Is Baptisim Essential for Salvation? A Sermon on John 3: 1-14 by Pastor Thorolod Marsaw Newtonbrook Baptist Church Someone has said, “He that is only born once will die twice, but he who is born twice will die only once.” Does this statement sound strange to you? Well if it does, ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-14

The Trial And Judgment

Contributed by Leslie Trombly on Jun 21, 2001

God’s Courtroom - The day of your trial and judgment.

Bible References: John 3:16; Romans 6:32, 3:23-25, Luke 19:10; John 3:17; II Corinthians 5:17; Luke 13:27 and Matthew 25:41 Trial & Judgment date: The very near future Scene: Heaven’s Courtroom Judge: God Prosecutor: Satan Defense: Jesus Christ Defendant: You Law Books: The Books of Life & of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:27, John 3:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The 7 Dimensions Of Christmas : A Christmas Message To The Churches

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jun 22, 2001

This is a christmas message about the various truths revealed through the birth of Christ

THE 7 DIMENSIONS OF CHRISTMAS : A CHRISTMAS MESSAGE TO THE CHURCHES OUTLINE 1. THE CRISIS OF CHRISTMAS 2. THE COMPASSION OF CHRISTMAS 3. THE CONDESCENSION OF CHRISTMAS 4. THE CONTROVERSY OF CHRISTMAS 5. THE CALL OF CHRISTMAS 6. THE COMMISSION OF CHRISTMAS 7. THE CELEBRATION OF ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Crucifixion Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jun 22, 2001

This sermon is a study of the truths revealed in the crucifixion of Jesus Christ namely SALVATION,SUBMISSION,SOVEREIGNITY,SACRIFICE,SUFFERING,SILENCE and STEPPING STONE.

THE CRUCIFIXION OF JESUS CHRIST ******************************* OUTLINE 1.SALVATION 2.SUBMISSION 3.SOVEREIGNITY 4.SACRIFICE 5.SUFFERING 6.SILENCE 7.STEPPING STONE THE MESSAGE THE CRUCIFIXION OF JESUS CHRIST ******************************* 1.SALVATION The crucifixion of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Gospel According To John 3;16

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jun 22, 2001

This sermon is the gospel in a nutshell based on John 3:16

THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO JOHN 3;16 OUTLINE 1.DEITY - FOR GOD- 2.DESIRE - SO LOVED THE WORLD- 3.DONATION - THAT HE GAVE HIS ONLY BEGOTTEN SON- 4.DECLARATION - THAT WHOSOEVER- 5.DUTY - BELEIVETH ON HIM- 6.DANGER - SHOULD NOT PERISH- 7.DESTINY - BUT HAVE EVERLASTING ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Heart Of The Matter

Contributed by Robert Travis on Jun 26, 2001

If God loved us, we ought to love one another.

THE HEART OF THE MATTER John 3:16 “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” I John 3:16 “Hereby perceive we the love of God, because he laid down his life for us: and we ought to lay down our ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, 1 John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Dreamer Or Visioner?

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Jun 29, 2001

When you are moving below the level that God wants you to move, you will not be able to withstand the storms and waves that will come against you.

John 3: 8 says an interesting thing about the Holy Spirit. It says, “The wind bloweth where it listeth, and thou hearest the sound thereof, but cannot tell whence it cometh, and whither it goeth: so is everyone that is born of the Spirit.” It simply means that immediately you get born again and get ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:17, John 3:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Head Vs. Heart

Contributed by Todd Randolph on Jun 30, 2001

How to move Christ out of your head and into your heart.

Introduction Professional golfer Paul Azinger was diagnosed with cancer at age 33. He had just won a PGA championship and had ten tournament victories to his credit. He wrote, "A genuine feeling of fear came over me. I could die from cancer. Then another reality hit me even harder. I’m going to ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational