Sermons on John 3:17-19:

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

Expecting The Unexpected

Contributed by Kim Gilliland on Oct 18, 2000

Do not be surprised because I tell you that you must all be born again.

Do not be surprised because I tell you that you must all be born again. The wind blows wherever it wishes; you hear the sound it makes, but you do not know where it comes from or where it is going. It is like that with everyone who is born of the Spirit. John 3:7-8 FATHERS' DAY CARDS Last week, ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

When He Was On The Cross

Contributed by Curtis Brock on Oct 18, 2000

INTRODUCTION: 2000 years ago.

INTRODUCTION: 2000 years ago...crowd gathered at Golgotha's hillside. Why? To Witness a crucifixion...a terrible, cruel death. This day...no ordinary day by any means. The mob had gotten their wish. Earlier they had cried, "Crucify Him! Crucify Him!" Now poised...they watched the crucifixion take ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-18

Denomination: Baptist

What Makes Us Different

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 18, 2000

What is it that makes sincere believers in the Lord Jesus Christ special? Many things. But today, we are going to focus in on three distinctives of those who know God.

Although God’s purposes for Israel are slightly different from those of the church, there is also a lot of overlap; both Israel and the church are to glorify God, both are made up of people. PROP: What is it that makes sincere believers in the Lord Jesus Christ special? Many ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

An Interview To Change Life

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Nov 9, 2000

Nicodemus was confused because his thinking was earth-bound but Jesus offered him eternal life through a spiritual rebirth if he would believe in Christ’s self-offering on the Cross.

A LIFE CHANGING INTERVIEW The text, John 3:16 is a biblical classic: "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." It’s probably the most loved and quoted verse in Scripture. Rev Sandy Millar, Rector of Holy ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Religious Sinner, Nicodemus Series

Contributed by Jimmy Davis on Sep 19, 2001

Picture # 3 in the series: The 14 Candid Snapshots of the Maturing Christian as found in the Gospel of John. Nicodemus, a picture of the religious sinner who sits in the pew week after week but is not saved. John 3:16, preached to a religious sinner.

Picture # 3: The Religious Sinner, Nicodemus John 3:1-21 The Surgeon General teaches us that the key to good health and physical fitness is plenty of exercise, a balanced nutritional diet, and the proper amount of rest. The Surgeon General doesn’t mention that we have a body and a soul. It’s ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21, John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

God's Benefit Package

Contributed by James Bryant on Sep 27, 2001

Which employer do you work for? God or Satan? Who has the better Benefits?

"GOD’S BENEFITS PACKAGE" GOD’S BENEFIT PACKAGE John 3:16-18 (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. (17) For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-18, Psalm 103:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Meaning Of The New Birth Series

Contributed by George Bannister on Oct 18, 2002

This message deals with the meaning of the new birth as recorded in John chapter 3.

TEXT: John 3:1-21 ETS: Jesus instructs Nicodemus about the “New Birth”. ESS: The Term, “Born Again” is rich in meaning. OSS: Those who have never been born again will choose to be. PQ: What does it mean to be “Born Again”? UW: Facts TITLE:# “The Meaning of the New Birth” Series: “BACK TO THE ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Hell Is A Choice

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: God doesn't send people to Hell; people choose to go there.

Thesis: God doesn't send people to Hell; people choose to go there. Intro.: 1. Troublesome question: Would a good God send people to Hell? a. Some: Unthinkable--fit the crime? (No Hell/no God). b. Others: Yes!--relish idea; "roast `em & toast `em!" 2. This AM we want to approach this ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-21

Transitions

Contributed by Peter Thelander on Oct 31, 2001

A message from the lay leader on the changing of pastors.

Transitions I. A look at this change in pastors A. Subtitle – Why do United Methodists seem to torture themselves every few years by changing pastors? II. History lesson A. Methodism goes back to a renewal movement in the Church of England in the 1700’s 1. Footnote: Church of England is also ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8, John 3:1-17

Denomination: United Methodist

For God So Loved The World

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 9, 2001

Somebody said, "Grandparents are the biggest hypocrites in the world. There is just no way that the grandparents of my children could be the same parents who raised me, because they are so very different."

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX ILL. "Mommy, what does God look like?" asked 5-year-old Timmy. He put down his peanut butter sandwich & took a big swallow of milk. "Well, God is a Spirit & we can’t see Him in the same way ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Your Child's Greatest Need Series

Contributed by Robert Barnett on Nov 10, 2001

THis shows each child’s need of salvation and the basis there for.

Y O U R C H I L D ¡¥ S G R E A T E S T N E E D ¡§That which is born of the flesh is flesh, and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.¡¨ ¡K ¡§You must be born again.¡¨ The Lord Jesus --- John 3:6,7 NIV There once was an elderly woman who thought that getting a talking parrot would ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: *other

What Do You Mean, "Born Again?" Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on Jan 19, 2003

2nd in the series "Conversations With Jesus." Jesus tells Nicodemus he must be born again. This sermon examines John 3:16 as the "Gospel in a Nutshell."

It was March 18. Leanne tried not to think about the fact that Melvin would have been 39 today. The face of the man driving the van flashed in her mind. She tried not to feel the anger. Once more the scream of brakes, the crash and then the silence replayed itself in her memory. She thought of the ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Why Did Jesus Do It?

Contributed by Jim Kane on Nov 9, 2002

Jesus died for us because He loves us and wanted us back.

Well known to us are The Ten Commandments. But less well known are The Paradoxical Commandments? “Honesty and frankness make you vulnerable. Be honest and frank anyway.” “The good you do today will be forgotten tomorrow. Do good anyway.” Ever heard these statements in conversation or in print? Kent ...read more

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

Denomination: Church Of God