Sermons on John 3:19-21:

Dust It Off!

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jul 4, 2024

Jesus teaches sound advice to "dust it off" when faced with rejection, hostility, and resistance to the Good News that we share!

JESUS HAD MANY CHALLENGES IN HIS MINISTRY AND FACED UNPRECIDENTED REJECTION. AFTER HEALING A MAN BY DRIVING OUT LEGIONS OF DEMONS, LUKE 8:37, TELLS US THAT “…ALL THE PEOPLE FROM THAT TERRITORY ASKED JESUS TO GO AWAY, BECAUSE THEY WERE TERRIBLY AFRAID. SO JESUS GOT INTO THE BOAT AND LEFT.” WHEN ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-13, John 6:66, Isaiah 53:3, John 3:19-20, Matthew 10:22, 2 Timothy 3:12, John 16:33  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Free Methodist

Are You Really A True Christian, Or Just Kidding Yourself?

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jul 23, 2023

What is a Christian…really? Many believe they are Christian because they go to church. People profess and call themselves or identify as Christian, but are they truly saved? Unfortunately, today's definition lacks the biblical truth of what it means to be a Christian.

2023.07.23.Sermon Notes. TRUE CHRISTIAN BELIEVER What defines a Christian? - Believe and Confess William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA: What is a Christian…really? Many believe they are Christian because they go to church. In a world where people profess or call themselves or identify as Christian, the ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Being Salt Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 31, 2023

Immediately following the Beatitudes, Jesus turned the instruction from character qualities of his followers to their function in the world as salt and light. Matthew 5:13 warns about failing to function as salt.

Intro We have found in our study of the Beatitudes that a certain kind of person is blessed (approved and favored by God). This follower of Christ has the same characteristics developed in him that we see in Christ. He is poor in spirit, mournful of anything that does not glorify God, meek, etc. It ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-16, 1 Peter 2:9-12, Ephesians 4:1-3, John 3:1-19, Luke 14:35, 2 Corinthians 11:4-15, John 17:1-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Divine Love And Human Need

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Aug 24, 2023

Jesus coming to a fallen world and providing salvation

Divine love and human need Coming to Jesus moment John 3:1-21 Good morning and welcome. We are glad that you are here. If you would turn to John chapter 3 We are going to look at the encounter of Nicodemus and Jesus. We will quickly see that when we have an encounter with Jesus, the Son of the ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: Nazarene

Walking In The Light Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 7, 2023

John 3:20-21 reminds us that our response to the light of Christ is crucial. We can choose to hide in darkness, fearing exposure, or step into the light, embracing transformation and freedom.

"Walking in the Light" Introduction: Greetings, beloved congregation. Today, we explore a profound message found in John 3:20-21 from the New Living Translation. Point 1: The Darkness of Sin Scripture: John 3:20 (NLT) - "All who do evil hate the light and refuse to go near it for ...read more

Scripture: John 3:20-21, John 3:20, John 3:21, 1 John 1:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Choose Light

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Sep 20, 2023

If we are willing to turn toward truth, even though it means we have to admit we have been wrong, then we will find ourselves being drawn to Jesus.

How often have you heard someone say, “it’s not fair for God to punish otherwise good people who don’t believe in Jesus?" It’s like saying, “It’s not fair that I can’t see the Statue of Liberty without going to New York.” That’s where it is! And yet God has not only given us maps and signposts ...read more

Scripture: John 3:17-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Sermon On Brighter Days

Contributed by William Meakin on Jan 1, 2024

As we enter the dawn of a new year, our thoughts may primarily turn to elements of hope.

Guy Finley, an American writer and philosopher once remarked: “Our greatest strength isn't our ability to imagine brighter days ahead, it is that we are empowered - in every present moment - to effortlessly dismiss any dark thought or feeling that, left unattended, diminishes our happiness.” ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7, Acts 1:8, John 3:19, Matthew 16:26

In The Beginning Series

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jan 15, 2024

Genesis means beginning. In the Beginning we learn who GOD IS, and even more through creation. GOD spoke the universe into existence, from nothing to something. HIS WORD can take your nothingness and make it something good.

2023.01.14.SERMON. IN THE BEGINNING PART 1 WILLIAM AKEHURST, HSWC BIG IDEA: Genesis means beginning. In the Beginning we learn who GOD IS, and even more through creation. GOD spoke the universe into existence, from nothing to something. HIS WORD can take your nothingness and make it something ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-5, Genesis 1:1-19, Revelation 1:8, John 1:1-5, John 5:46-47, Psalm 14:1, Romans 1:20, Colossians 1:16-18, Isaiah 45:18, Revelation 21:23, Revelation 22:5, Psalm 119:105, Psalm 119:130, Isaiah 60:1-2, John 8:12, John 3:19-20, 1 John 1:5-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Met Man's Greatest Need

Contributed by Sajayan Chacko on Jan 24, 2024

Jesus meets with Nicodemus, an achiever religious leader and tells his in order to be saved.

Jesus Met Man's Greatest Need Jesus meets with Nicodemus, an achiever religious leader and tells his in order to be saved. 1. The CREDENTIAL of Nicodemus *verses 1-3, (his CONFESSION and the COMMAND of Jesus to him) Now there was a man of the ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Glorious Radiance Of His Love Series

Contributed by Dr Fr John Singarayar Svd on Feb 17, 2024

It is a love that transcends time and space, reaching out from the depths of eternity to embrace each and every one of us in its tender embrace.

The Glorious Radiance of His Love Scripture: John 3:14-21 Introduction: It is a love that transcends time and space, reaching out from the depths of eternity to embrace each and every one of us in its tender embrace. Reflection In a world swirling with chaos and clamor, where the cacophony ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-21

Denomination: Other

El Glorioso Resplandor De Su Amor Series

Contributed by Dr Fr John Singarayar Svd on Feb 20, 2024

Es un amor que trasciende el tiempo y el espacio, extendiéndose desde las profundidades de la eternidad para abrazarnos a todos y cada uno de nosotros en su tierno abrazo.

El Glorioso Resplandor de Su Amor Escritura: Juan 3:14-21 Introducción: Es un amor que trasciende el tiempo y el espacio, extendiéndose desde las profundidades de la eternidad para abrazarnos a todos y cada uno de nosotros en su tierno abrazo. Reflexión En un mundo arremolinado ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-21

Denomination: Other

The Glorious Radiance Ng Kanyang Pag-Ibig Series

Contributed by Dr Fr John Singarayar Svd on Feb 20, 2024

Ito ay isang pag-ibig na lumalampas sa panahon at espasyo, na umaabot mula sa kaibuturan ng kawalang-hanggan upang yakapin ang bawat isa sa atin sa magiliw nitong yakap.

The Glorious Radiance ng Kanyang Pag-ibig Banal na Kasulatan: Juan 3:14-21 Panimula: Ito ay isang pag-ibig na lumalampas sa panahon at espasyo, na umaabot mula sa kaibuturan ng kawalang-hanggan upang yakapin ang bawat isa sa atin sa magiliw nitong yakap. Pagninilay Sa isang mundong umiikot sa ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-21

Denomination: Other

Nicodemus & Born Again

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Oct 24, 2021

This is a look at Jesus’s encounter with Nicodemus and quintessential definition of what it means come into and have a right relationship with God. You'll see and hear something that will clarify Jesus’s message and what it means to be born again, plus so much more.

GET READY FOR THE RESET “Nicodemus & Born Again” John 3:1-21 Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mcvg8k0lIuc Introduction This past week, as I was looking at the story of Nicodemus’s encounter with Jesus, the Lord kept laying on my heart the word, “quintessential.” And I wasn’t sure why. ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: Foursquare

Receiving And Rejecting The Light

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Dec 17, 2021

John tells us in the prologue of his Gospel that the Light of Jesus Christ shines in the darkness that represents the sins of humanity. Some turn to the Light and others reject it, missing out on the blessings of salvation and eternal life.

In the prologue to his Gospel, John presents the Lord Jesus Christ as "the Light" that shines in darkness, and that it was John the Baptist who bore witness of His Light. The Light of Christ is offered to everyone, yet not all wanted the Light of Christ to shine upon them, and they ...read more

Scripture: John 1:9-13, John 3:19-20, John 7:40-43, Acts 4:12, Acts 16:30-31, Romans 10:9-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

For God So Loved The World

Contributed by Jonathan Nelson on Dec 18, 2021

A Christmas message focusing on John 3:16 and God's love for mankind.

John 3:16 is both the easiest verse in the Bible to preach on and it is the hardest verse to preach on. Of the 31,102 verses in the Bible, John 3:16 captures the very essence of the message of the Gospel. If we were to remove every verse from Genesis to Revelation, leaving only John 3:16, I still ...read more

Scripture: John 3:12-21, 1 Timothy 2:4

Denomination: Nazarene