Sermons on John 3:15-16:

Remembrance Sunday, The Poppy, The Hope And The Love.

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Nov 12, 2017

We will remember them, those who gave their lives. We also remember our Lord who also gave his life not only for his friends but his enemies also. Where then is God?

This sermon was delivered to Holy Trinity in Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 12th November 2017 (a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries). John 15:12-17 John 3:15-17 Psalm 19:14: Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of our hearts, be acceptable in your ...read more

Scripture: John 15:12-17, John 3:15-17

Denomination: Episcopal

Salvation (Week 2)

Contributed by Matthew Cox on Jan 17, 2017

In this sermon we will look at John 3:1-16

In today's text we notice the following: This is Nicodemus meeting with Jesus Christ to ask him how one can be born again. In the scriptures following Jesus tries to explain how one can become saved. It is by faith and believe that one becomes saved. Let us not forget that Jesus Christ died for ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-16

The Beginning Of The New Life – The New Life

Contributed by Barnabas Park on Jan 25, 2017

What is the New Life? Why the New Life? How to gain the New Life?

The Beginning of the New Life – the New Life (John 3:1-16) 1 Now there was a Pharisee, a man named Nicodemus who was a member of the Jewish ruling council. 2 He came to Jesus at night and said, “Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher who has come from God. For no one could perform the signs you ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-16, John 2:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus And Nicodemus Series

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Jan 28, 2017

Jesus was a conversationalist. There are a few times where we see Jesus standing and crying out but the majority of the teachings of Jesus we conversational in nature. This message explores the conversation that took place between Jesus and Nicodemus.

Jesus & Nicodemus Series: Conversational Evangelism Lakewood COG | Pastor Jonathan | 1-29-2017 John 3:1-21 Introduction: Jesus was a conversationalist. There are a few times where we see Jesus standing and crying out but the majority of the teachings of Jesus we conversational in nature. (He sat ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21, John 1:12

Denomination: Church Of God

"In Search Of The Perfect Gift":

Contributed by David Henderson on Jan 30, 2017

What do you buy for the person who has everything?

“In Search of the Perfect Gift” John 3:16 Some of us have in our lives a person who is very difficult to buy for. Perhaps they already have nearly…you know what do you buy for the guy who has everything? What does Bill Gates‘ wife get him for Christmas? After all, he is now worth 75 billion ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Codebreaker Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Feb 8, 2017

The bible is difficult to interpret at times. it’s a codebook, which if used well, can help us decipher the enigmas of life, fight the right battles, know the real enemy and bring us peace with God.

CODEBREAKER I found it fascinating when I discovered he was a Codebreaker in the war. He looked somehow smaller now and curled up. I prayed for him, sang to him as light filtered through the window onto his old wrinkled brow. The movie “The Imitation Game” talked about Codebreaking in ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Real Love

Contributed by Greg Burcham on Feb 11, 2017

This sermon explores our experience with Love and emphasizes the standard for love, God's love.

Love In just a few days, we will be celebrating Valentine’s Day, or St. Valentine’s Day. A made up Holiday by the candy, flower, and greeting card industry designed to make husbands and boyfriends feel guilty and penniless. From what I see every Valentine’s Day, the restaurant and ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Nicodemus: The Scandal Of Grace

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Mar 12, 2017

The scandal of grace forces Nick to look for abundant life outside himself rather than within. Jesus challenges him to think outside the box; to allow God to regenerate him by his power.

During a British conference on comparative religions, experts from around the world debated what belief, if any, was unique to the Christian faith. They began eliminating possibilities. Incarnation? Other religions had different versions of gods appearing in human form. Resurrection? Again, ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: Other

Hands Of Easter

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Mar 26, 2016

The Bible is our HANDBOOK for Salvation. I got to thinking about the Bible being a HAND book. And it struck me that there are a lot of hands that are in its pages. What are the hands of the handbook of the bible that speak about Easter?

HANDS The Bible is our HANDBOOK for Salvation I got to thinking about the Bible being a HAND book. And it struck me that there are a lot of hands that are in its pages. What are the hands of the handbook of the bible that speak about Easter? HANDS OF GRACE The hands of Grace are the hands of ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Nicodemus' Choice

Contributed by Jamie Bogaard on Mar 30, 2016

Does Nicodemus believe Jesus is the Messiah. In this first person narrative listen to his story

Nicodemus Based Nicodemus encounters with Jesus in John 3, 7 & 19 This is a first person narrative. Feel free to get into costume. I simply came out in jeans, sweatshirt and baseball cap because I didn’t want to be recognized. Read this first – The Pharisee, Nicodemus, is mentioned ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: Friends

Bend Gods Ear And Make Him Smile

Contributed by Coz Von on Apr 5, 2016

A bird does not sing because it has an answer. It sings because it has a song - So, when you bend Gods ear what would you say?

Scripture reading He was a priest, she was barren and the angel said unto Zacharias, thy wife Elisabeth shall bear thee a son, and thou shalt call his name John. Luke 1:13 The angel appeared to Mary, and promised her a child, 34 and said Mary unto the angel, How shall this be, seeing I know not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:18, Psalm 37:11, John 3:16, John 3:16-17, John 1:1, Jeremiah 3:33, 2 Corinthians 29:11, James 4:8, Romans 13:10, Psalm 33:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Is Love Series

Contributed by Leon Dasrath on Apr 6, 2016

The love of God overpowers anything you may have done, look to Jesus and the cross where His love was clearly displayed

GOD IS LOVE John 3:16, 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 INTRODUCTION In the Christian faith there are mainly 2 celebrations that we observe: • Birth of Christ (Christmas) • Death and resurrection of Christ (Easter) Both of these celebrations are highly important for us because both of them ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Charismatic

"Look To Jesus And Live!"

Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Apr 20, 2016

Nicodemus comes to Jesus at night. He discovers that his broken religious system cannot save him. Jesus tells him he must be born again (born from above - born by God). He explains to him to Look to Jesus and Live!

“Look to Jesus and Live” John 3:1-17 “Religion can be boring. You don’t have to do any research to prove the point. Just compare the crowd at church with the crowds that attend baseball or football games. Apparently there is no excitement at church that compares with ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Love's Real, Feel It! Series

Contributed by James Dorman on May 10, 2016

God demonstrated perfect love in sending Jesus to pay our sin debt.

Love’s Real, FEEL it! John 3:16-21 Introduction Ag: video illustration from Sermon Central: (http://www.sermoncentral.com/church-media-preaching-sermons/sermon-video-illustrations/this-is-love-4811-detail.asp) This Is Love I can think of no greater love than the love of God demonstrated in ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

What Do I Believe About Humanity? Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 13, 2016

What do I believe about humanity? How does God view the human race? Is it about love or condemnation?

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • We have examined a variety of issues in our What Do I Believe Series. • One of the issues we covered was the fact that God created the heavens and the earth, along with everything in the universe, including mankind. • Today we are going to focus in ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ