Sermons on John 3:16-18:

Look To Jesus

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jul 22, 2003

In our text today we will see that the specific experience of Israel in the WAY OF THE RED SEA is also much like our journey to the heavenly promise land.

"LOOK TO JESUS" TEXT: NUMBERS 21:4-9 INTRODUCTION [Numbers 21:4-9] PRAYER The greatest event in the life of God’s people in the Old Testament was their deliverance from slavery in Egypt. Time and time again this historic event is mentioned throughout the pages of the Old Testament. And the ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 21:4-9, Hebrews 12:2, John 3:14-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Believe In The Judgment Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jul 27, 2003

1. The judgment means that justice will be done. 2. The judgment means that all sentences will be final 3. We can face the judgment with confidence.

Why doesn’t God do something about the evil in the world?” How many times have you heard that question asked? But when you respond to that question by saying, “God will do something about the evil in the world; there will be a judgment when God will reward righteousness and punish evil,” people ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-21, Acts 17:22-31

Denomination: Methodist

The Preacher & The Prostitute

Contributed by Bishop William Bryant Wilmore, Jr. on Aug 2, 2003

God loves us even though we mess around with other gods. It’s the message of love and forgiveness God taught Israel through the marriage of Hosea and Gomer.

2The beginning of the word of the LORD by Hosea. And the LORD said to Hosea, Go, take unto thee a wife of whoredoms and children of whoredoms: for the land hath committed great whoredom, departing from the LORD. 3So he went and took Gomer the daughter of Diblaim. If it happened in today’s ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 1:2-3, Luke 7:36-50, Hosea 4:1-12, John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

"Israel's Teacher"

Contributed by Ron Newton on Aug 6, 2003

The spiritual birth message needs to be directed toward the Church and not just those who know their lost.

Introduction 1. Nicodemus ... a man of the Pharisees. A member of the Jewish ruling counsel. 2. The Pharisees ... Known as religious purists A party which grew from the 2nd century ‘Hasidim’ (God’s loyal ones). Their supreme delight was the keeping of the law (Including the oral ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-16

Denomination: Holiness

One Way

Contributed by David Dewitt on Aug 12, 2003

Jesus is the one way to gain an entrance into heaven

One Way Selected Passages August 10, 2003 VBS Program Message Introduction A little boy, caught in mischief, was asked by his mother: "How do you expect to get into heaven?" He thought a minute and then said: "Well, I’ll just run in and out and in and keep slamming the door until they say, ...read more

Scripture: John 14:2-3, John 3:16-17

Denomination: Church Of God

Join The Celebration

Contributed by David Dewitt on Aug 12, 2003

This message was the kick off for our VBS that had the theme of celebrating

Join the Celebration Selected Passages August 3, 2003 Children’s Message Prop: A party invitation Introduction Can any of you tell me the meaning of the word celebrate? What kinds of celebrations do you have? Birthday parties, family reunions, ect. Can anybody tell me what this is? (Hold up ...read more

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

Denomination: Church Of God

A Fresh Start

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 13, 2003

Preached at a rescue mission; everyone needs a fresh start when we mess up on life-building. It’s not enough to feel guilty, not enough to blame others, not even enough to get new skills. We need the help of the Master Carpenter.

I don’t know anybody who doesn’t need, from time to time, a fresh start. No matter who you are, no matter where you have been, no matter what you are trying to do, you just need, sometimes a fresh start, a new beginning. Trying to fix things the way they are won’t work; you need sometimes to ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

God's Gift

Contributed by Robert Robinson on Aug 15, 2003

What do we do when we feel God is not there?

Do you remember when you first received a revelation about God? And how about when you first received a revelation from God? You can point to the highlights of your walk with God based on those times of revelation. Yet they seemed to flee so quickly. God would speak something to you that would ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"A Church Member Gets Saved"

Contributed by Ray Scott on Aug 26, 2003

Nicodemus was religious, moral, and active in his "church" ... yet LOST. This message focuses on those in the church who might be lost.

“A Church Member Gets Saved” John 3:1-21 INTRODUCTION: I’m not known as a “Hell-Fire & Brimstone” preacher. If that’s what you want, I can recommend several churches in the area. In some churches, that’s what you’ll get … every Sunday. It gets old after awhile. Every now & then, someone will ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Born Again

Contributed by James May on Sep 10, 2003

Nicodemus’ encounter with Jesus gives us our hope of being a part of the Kingdom of God. We must be Born Again. What does that mean?

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17, Matthew 12:43-45

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Loving God

Contributed by Mark Evans on Sep 12, 2003

Apologetic Sermon answering the question, "If God is really a Loving God…Why Does He Permit All The Evil Done In This World?

A Loving God Author: Pastor Mark Evans Text: John 3:16 Year 2001 STATISTICS: · A Woman is "Battered" every 15 seconds. · 1.3 Adult Women Are "Raped" Every Minute. · 45 Americans were Killed in "Alcohol Related Traffic Crashes" Each Day in 1994. · Approximately 6 Children Are Reported "Abused and ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

The 3 R's Of The Church

Contributed by Dan Steadman on Feb 14, 2003

This sermon outlines the three primary functions of the Church:Reconciliation, Rejoicing, and Reproduction.

Jn 3:16-21, Acts 2:41-47 THE THREE R’S OF THE CHURCH Why does the church exist? You may have many answers to that question, but what does God think? Let’s look at His answer. It can easily be summed up in one word: RELATIONSHIP. Relationships are definitely number ONE with God. To make it ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-21, Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Neither Do I Condemn You Series

Contributed by Louis Bartet on Feb 23, 2003

If we fail to practice the gospel we preach, can we expect our preaching of the gospel to be effective?

TITLE: Neither Do I condemn You TEXT: John 3:16-17; 8:2-11; Romans 8:1 Preached by Louis Bartet at Point Assembly of God, February 23, 2003 John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish, but have eternal life. 17 For God ...read more

Scripture: John 3:17, John 8:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God So Loved

Contributed by Johnny Small on Mar 12, 2003

Because of God’s love, we have hope for all eternity. We are to show this love to others by telling them of God’s love.

God So Loved Those three words are more important than all the rest of the words in Webster’s Dictionary. If it weren’t for the love that God has for His creation, we would have no hope. Our future is determined by those three words. "God So Loved". I thank God every day ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, Matthew 22:36-40

Denomination: Baptist

Reborn And Renewed Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Mar 16, 2003

2nd of 6 in series leading to Easter. God gave us a “Do Over”! It’s called being “born again” and it is a wonderful gift! What is this Born Again thing?

Reborn and Renewed John 3:1-17 (NCV) Nicodemus Comes to Jesus 3 There was a man named Nicodemus who was one of the Pharisees and an important Jewish leader. 2 One night Nicodemus came to Jesus and said, “Teacher, we know you are a teacher sent from God, because no one can do the miracles you do ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ