Sermons on John 3:3-16:

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

Faith Only? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 25, 2023

Faith is so central to our salvation that there are those who believe believing is the ONLY thing we need to do to be saved. But is that true, and where did that idea come from?

In my files I have a comment of an economics professor who explained his problem with Jesus. He said, “I really don’t see how Jesus can be the only way to heaven. I definitely believe in God, but there are just too many people in the world who don’t believe in Jesus for me to think that God ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Essentials Of Faith

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 4, 2023

In this exposition of Hebrews 11:1-6, the nature of faith (v. 1), understanding by faith (v. 3), and essentials of faith (v. 6) are explored. "Without faith it is impossible to please God." Therefore, the subject is of supreme importance.

We take our text today from Hebrews 11: the great faith chapter. We will begin by reading the first six verses. “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. 2 For by it the elders obtained a good testimony. 3 By faith we understand that the worlds were framed by ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-40, Romans 12:3, Romans 10:9-10, John 3:16, Matthew 28:20, Romans 1:19-21, 1 Peter 5:7, Malachi 3:6, Isaiah 3:10-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

The Lostness Of The Lost Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 4, 2023

The New Testament clearly teaches that God so loved a lost and needy world that He gave His Son to die on the cross so that the world might be saved.

The Lostness of the Lost Opening Prayer: Father God, we pray today that you will open our eyes and help us to see more completely the evidence of your grace to us. Help us to recognize that every day is a gift from you. Help us to accept this time of worship as a divine appointment. Give us the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-7, John 3:16, Luke 19:10, Romans 10:1, 2 Corinthians 4:4, Acts 26:18, John 10:28, 2 Peter 1:4, 1 John 3:1-2, Matthew 28:20, John 14:16-18, Isaiah 53:6, Isaiah 55:6-7, Psalm 23:3, 1 Thessalonians 4:13, John 14:1-6, 2 Peter 3:8-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Can These Bones Live? (Ezekiel 37:1-10) Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Sep 10, 2023

The plan of salvation in a valley of dry bones. #36 in "66 in 52: A One Year Journey Through The Bible"

Can These Bones Live? Ezekiel 37:1-10 Good morning. Please open your Bibles to Ezekiel 37. (Pew Bible: p 678) The story goes that during World War II, the army was scrambling to get medics up to speed on basic human anatomy so they could get them deployed quickly. And so they worked with an oldn ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 36:1-10, John 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

"who Is The Real Prodigal: The Self-Righteousness And Self-Dependency Son"

Contributed by Don Aldrich Tamayo on Sep 12, 2023

"This story has resonated with countless hearts across generations, and it continues to do so because it speaks to the very essence of the human experience – our capacity for both rebellion and redemption, for wandering away and finding our way back."

Introduction: Dear brothers and sisters, today we will study on a profound journey through the pages of Scripture—a journey that unveils the depth of God's forgiveness and exposes two critical aspects of human nature: the sin of self-dependency, as embodied by the younger son, and the sin of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-16, John 3:16, Luke 15:25-32, Luke 15:31-32

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

God Wants A Relationship Woth Us Series

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Sep 14, 2023

This is the fourth in a series of five messages dealing with the theme "The Five Most Important Teachings Of The Word Of God"

THE FIVE GREATEST TEACHINGS OF THE WORD OF GOD (Message 4 of 5) “GOD WANTS RELATIONSHIP WITH US” Video Link to Message: https://youtu.be/79pX-4Gx_wA?si=2SCyQz5d_G8Nf7wi Greenmount and O’Leary Churches of Christ September 09, 2023 INTRODUCTION: 1) For a few weeks now we have been looking at ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21, Genesis 2:19-20, Genesis 1:28, Mark 12:28-31, John 3:16-17, Romans 8:38-39, Galatians 2:20, Ephesians 3:16-19, 2 Thessalonians 3:5, 1 John 3:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Leave Me Alone I Came To See Jesus

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on May 24, 2025

Come to the Lord just as you are.

The phrase “Come as you are” is often used in Christian circles to express that God accepts people just as they are, without requiring them to “clean themselves up” before approaching Him. He’s waiting on you before we think that we can get ourselves together. So, while this exact phrase doesn’t ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Go! And Believe The Greatest News Ever Told Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 28, 2025

Have you ever paused to ask why John 3:16 is so loved, quoted, and memorised? perhaps because it proclaims the very heart of the Gospel.

Go! And Understand the Heart of God - John 3:16 John 3:16 (NLT): "For this is how God loved the world: He gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life." Introduction: The Most Famous Verse in the Bible If I asked you to name the ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, Romans 5:8, 1 John 4:10, Isaiah 9:6, Hebrews 1:3, Acts 2:21, Romans 10:9, John 10:28, Revelation 21:4, 1 Corinthians 15:3-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Reaching The 412

Contributed by Bruce Lee on May 28, 2025

Today we are going to think about reaching out to our community.

Reaching the 412 “We, however, will not boast beyond proper limits, but will confine our boasting to the sphere of service God himself has assigned to us, a sphere that also includes you.” (41256 Barnetts Creek, 41204 Boons Camp 41222 Collista, 41222 Denver, 41216 East Point, 41219 Elna, 41219 ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What About Hell? Series

Contributed by Steve Pearman on May 29, 2025

In our series, "the Big questions of faith" we finish with the subject of Hell

Introduction Joke on the church newssheet is said: …. “At the evening service tonight, the sermon topic will be ‘What is Hell?’ Come early and listen to our choir practice.” We arrive at the final week of our series, … And I’ve changed this series as we’ve gone along. We have talked about life ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31, John 3:16-17

Let The Wind Blow Again

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 30, 2025

Let the wind blow again! In a generation that is dry, distracted, and drifting, we need the mighty move of the Holy Spirit to stir us back to life, power, purpose, and intimacy with God.

LET THE WIND BLOW AGAIN By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 3:8 Supporting Texts: Acts 2:1-4, Ezekiel 37:1-10, Joel 2:28-29, Isaiah 44:3, John 7:37-39 INTRODUCTION: The Holy Spirit is often symbolised as wind in Scripture—a mysterious, powerful, and invisible force that brings transformation, ...read more

Scripture: John 3:8, Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Love And Truth - The Dynamic Duo! Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jun 1, 2025

Today we are going to focus – maybe refocus on Love – John was called the apostle of Love and He knew love and truth had to be linked together to be able to live in a world which distorted both love and truth! The two are a dynamic duo!

Love and Truth – The Dynamic Duo! Scriptures Texts: John 3:16 “For God so loved the world that He gave His One and only son that whoever believes in Him will have eternal life.” Loving someone God’s way always requires an Action! 1 John 3:16: “This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, 1 John 3:16, 1 John 2:15, 1 John 3:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Understanding The Doctrine Of The Kingdom Of God

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jun 2, 2025

Understanding the Doctrine of the Kingdom of God is to understand the complete timeline of Biblical history past, present, and future, the proper place of the Church and the prophetic future of Israel. Who will be allowed to enter it and who will be rejected?

Understanding the Doctrine of The Kingdom of God By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr OPENING: - Mark 1:14-15 “Now after that John was put in prison, Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God, And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-15, John 17:20-21, 2 Timothy 2:15, Matthew 11:12, John 3:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Apostolic

Sermon On The Gifts Of Life

Contributed by William Meakin on Jun 10, 2025

One of the definitions of the gifts of life is advocated to be a notable capacity, talent or endowment.

Marie Curie, a French physicist and chemist once remarked: "We must believe that we are gifted for something, and that this thing, at whatever cost, must be attained." Romans 12:6-8 reminds us: “Having gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, in ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, Romans 6:23, 1 Timothy 6:12, Ephesians 2:10