Sermons on John 3:20-21:

Bringing It Into Focus

Contributed by J.d. Tutell on Feb 28, 2011

The stories around John 3:10-21 show the purposes of the church with evangelism in the center.

When I was a freshman in High School I was a sprinter and a hurdler, but at the end of that year they discovered that for a sprinter I was, slow. So they moved me to the 400 as a sophomore and at the end of the year the coaches realized I was still, slow. But my junior year they moved me to the ...read more

Scripture: John 3:10-21

Denomination: Baptist

Signs Of Life

Contributed by Bradley White-Findeisen on Mar 1, 2011

What are the signs of a person who is "born again"?

Nicodemus was a Pharisee and a member of the Sanhedrin, who, according to the Gospel of John, showed favour to Jesus. He appears three times in the plot: the first is when he visits Jesus one night to listen to his teachings (John 3:1-21); the second is when he states the law concerning the arrest ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: *other

Only Begotten Son Series

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Mar 2, 2011

There is no other like Jesus; He is unique.

Focus Passage: John 3:14-21 Introduction: Begotten = Unique, One and only I. Jesus is Unique because He is God’s ONLY son. a. John 3:16 Jesus said so. b. Jesus is fully God. “Christ was truly God. But he did not try to remain equal with God.” (Philippians 2:6 CEV) c. Jesus is ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

Building Spiritual Relationships

Contributed by Jim Erwin on Dec 29, 2010

We need to build spiritual relationships with the lost around us.

Building Spiritual Relationships John 3:1-21 SLIDE 1 This is the story of a man who was looking for a deeper, more significant, spiritual relationship. SLIDE 2 The Bible tells that it is not good for a person to be alone. Then the LORD God said, "It is not good for the man to be alone. I ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

A New Beginning-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 3, 2011

1 of 2. Jesus’ encounter with Nicodemus yielded the essentials of being born again. What is essential to a new beginning? 6 concessions essential to a new beginning are...

A NEW BEGINNING-I—John 3:1-21 Attention: New Years Day is about the beginning of something new. It is a harbinger of a time filled with potential... Of possibly doing things differently & better—particularly if last year was a difficult one. It is also the start of an extension of last year’s joys ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

A New Beginning-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 10, 2011

2 of 2. Jesus’ encounter with Nicodemus yielded the essentials of being born again. Being born again is essential to God’s plan. What is essential to a new beginning? The concessions essential to a new beginning are a Fulfilled...

A NEW BEGINNING-II—John 3:1-21 Attention: Little Jimmy was so happy to see his grandmother that he ran up and gave her a big hug. "I'm so happy to see you, grandma. Now daddy will have to do that trick he's been promising to do!" His grandmother was curious. "What trick is that, ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

In And For The World

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 15, 2011

God calls us to follow the example He set in loving the world, not simply reproaching it; and it loving it with self-giving and the intent to redeem.

Initially preached at Central Baptist Church, Lexington, KY, June 9, 1968; subsequently, with minor variations, at Capton Baptist Church, Campton, KY, August 18, 1968; Reid Village Baptist Church, Mt. Sterling, KY, March 1, 1970; Campbellsville BSU Retreat, Sept. 1970; Berea BSU Missions Banquet, ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

John 3:16 For God So Loved

Contributed by Tony Abram on Feb 3, 2011

A dear friend, (Tom does our website as an act of love for our ministry) whose wife recently was visiting her mother 3,000 miles (5,000 km) away was struggling looking after himself for a couple of weeks. He had time to wait on the Lord and perhaps it hel

John 3:16(KJV) 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. A dear friend, (Tom does our website as an act of love for our ministry) whose wife recently was visiting her mother 3,000 miles (5,000 km) ...read more

Scripture: John 3:11-21

God's Valentine

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Feb 13, 2011

God's gift to man is the one necessary for man to spend eternity with Him in his kingdom.

Text: “We love Him because He first loved us” (1 John 4:19). Tomorrow is February 14 and is known as Valentine’s Day. This is a day when gifts of candy and flowers are exchanged between loved ones. This day is remembered and celebrated in the name of a mysterious saint named ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-21

Denomination: Christian Church

Moles Or Souls? Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 21, 2009

Some of us choose darkness, like moles burrowing into the ground. Our behavior becomes obsessively demonic, for which there are consequences. The Gospel calls us to be what God has made us to be, creatures living in the light, with passion.

Well, now, are you a mole or a soul? I want you to identify yourself, clearly and unequivocally, are you a mole or a soul? I suppose that does require a bit of explanation. A mole is a little creature that lives out its life underground, in the darkness, endlessly burrowing to and fro and making ...read more

Scripture: John 3:11-21

Denomination: Baptist

"Salvation Has An Object" Series

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Mar 7, 2009

This sermon pulls together the "bronze serpent" event in Numbers with John 3:14-21. Jesus is the object that is tangable. Other world religions offered in our pluralistic culture Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism offer ladders to God... Jesus is the lad

In Jesus Holy Name March 8, 2009 Lent II John 3:14,15,17 Redeemer “Salvation Has an Object” This morning we have before us one of the most famous bible verses in the bible. It is well known. I would guess that every Christian has even memorized ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-21

Denomination: Lutheran

The Unconditonal Love Of God

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Mar 9, 2009

The love of God is unconditional. We cannot act like Nicodemus and come to Jesus in the night. We must surrender our whole life to Him.

The unconditional love of God John 3:1-22 Introduction- Text: John 3:1-22 Read People live today by falling in and out of love. There is no commitment. They do not love “Till death do us part”. They love “till I find someone better”. True love is a ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-22

Denomination: Nazarene

"Born Again?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 12, 2009

Head knowledge vs. heart knowledge

John 3:1-21 “Born Again?” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of Grace UMC, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd@yahoo.com Gosh there are a lot of unhappy people in this world. I was speaking with someone this past week. They were sharing with me their insecurities, their fears… …this person is so ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: United Methodist

Journeying With Jesus Through Lent #4: ‘into God's Way Of Love' Series

Contributed by Michael B. Perrott on Mar 16, 2009

A SERMON FOR THE FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT 2009. We reflect upon God’s love for us, and God’s promise of eternal life, made known to us in Jesus’ death and resurrection.

John 3: 14-21 Journeying with Jesus through Lent #4: ‘Into God’s way of love - God loves YOU!’ Sermon Series: Lent 2009 A SERMON FOR THE FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT 2009. We reflect upon God’s love for us, and God’s promise of eternal life, made known to us in Jesus’ death and resurrection. Our ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The New Birth Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Mar 16, 2009

A message that explores the meaning of the new birth in Christ

SERIES: “BE NEW” “THE NEW BIRTH” JOHN 3:1-21 Welcome. I haven’t seen a lot of you since last year. How are you doing? I pray that you prosper this year – physically, materially, and most of all, spiritually. Last year we had a theme – “Days of Discovery.” Most of our sermon series ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ