Sermons on John 3:3-9:

Blow Spirit Blow!

Contributed by Antonio Silveira on Mar 21, 2012

As we read the book of "Acts of the Apostles" we clearly understand how God changes unknown people in God's Ambassadors here on Earth. The Holy Spirit transforms tragedies in to blessings.

John 3:8 The wind bloweth where it listeth, and thou hearest the sound thereof, but canst not tell whence it cometh, and whither it goeth: so is every one that is born of the Spirit. When the builders of a proposed bridge across the Niagara Falls began construction many years ago, the first matter ...read more

Scripture: John 3:8

Denomination: Baptist

Introduction To 3:16 Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 30, 2011

Introduction to the Sermon series on John 3:16

Note: I used Preachers Sermon and Outline Bible book on John for notes and research. Title: Unless You are Born Again Theme: Text: Joh 3:1-21 Introduction Views of the Gospels Matthew – Jesus Messiah Mark – Jesus Servant Luke – Jesus Son of Man John – Jesus Son of God People sometimes say that ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: Church Of God

Living In The Kingdom Of God

Contributed by Tony Abram on Oct 31, 2011

We list five steps into living in the Kingdom of God. It is a good outline to receiving Salvation from our Lord Jesus Christ.

Living in the Kingdom of God John 3:1-8 (KJV) 1 There was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews: 2 The same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God be with ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-8

How Can A Man Be Born When He Is Old Series

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Nov 3, 2011

A sermon about the orginal Nic at Night

“How can a man be born when he is old?” I. THE MAN CONFRONTED WITH BEING BORN AGAIN (1) II. THE MUST COMMANDING THE BEING BORN AGAIN (3,5,7) III. THE MYSTERY CONTEMPLATED ABOUT BEING BORN AGAIN (4) IV. THE MEANS CLARIFIED REGARDING BEING BORN AGAIN (5) ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

A Photography Course In John 3 Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Dec 7, 2011

He was lost: I. In Spite Of His Sincere Religious Faith II. In Spite Of His High Religious Office. III. In Spite Of His Spiritual Awareness

- Photograph course seems to be all about the camera - It’s settings, Lenses, filters, Accessories, What it does - Photography is the ability to stop time - To capture a memory - Glimpse into another place - Notice the photos on Facebook - Horizontal when they should be vertical - Out of ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Love - Advent 4, 2011 Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Dec 19, 2011

Beyond happy memories, beyond seasonal blessings, beyond ourselves; Christmas like everything else in this Biblical narrative, is not about us! This morning I want us to think about three expressions of love that we see in the Christmas season that are a

Dakota Community Church December 18, 2011 Love It is hard to believe that we are already at week four in this season of Advent! Between our trip to the Dominican Republic and last week’s Children’s Church concert the month is flying by. So far we have looked at the hope (past, present, and ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: Mennonite

Nic At Night Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 27, 2010

In this lesson I cover the context of John 3:16, explaining the meeting between Jesus and Nicodemus. I address being born again, and the significance of John 3:16.

A. Most of us are familiar with JOHN 3:16. 1. We see that word and those numbers can see it displayed in many places – especially at sporting events where the sign may be seen by many people. 2. Look at the four pictures on the screen. a. The first is of a young man with a John 3:16 sign ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Choosing The Life Above Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Oct 20, 2010

Jesus teaches the following: You are looking at the micro and missing the macro; spiritual dimension to life, and if we can become right with that realm we can live fully in this world for our years and then forever. Unless we are born from above… born sp

[Recap –Nicodemus, a religious leader, comes to Jesus at night, and is told “no one can see the kingdom of God unless he is born again.”] Nicodemus Seen Jesus… but his religious understanding is making it hard to understand. The greatest confusion which the enemy of our ...read more

Scripture: John 3:9-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Art Thou A Master Of Israel, And Knowest Not These Things? Series

Contributed by David Moore on Nov 20, 2008

This sermon looks at Nicodemus’ ignorance as a religious leader as a springboard for teaching the necessity of the new birth.

Introduction: One of my favourite stories is of a new pastor was asked to teach a boys class in the absence of their regular Sunday School teacher. He decided at the outset to see what the boys knew and so he asked little Johnny during Bible class who broke down the walls of Jericho. Little Johnny ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

The New Birth Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Nov 25, 2008

Jesus tells Nicodemus of the new birth.

If you’ve ever taught a class, there is one kind of student that can absolutely drive you crazy. And it seems like there’s one in every crowd. That’s the person who has an answer for everything. I got a kick out of a couple of the kids during the youth rally who were like that. In the very ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Belief That Is Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Nov 25, 2008

How can these things be? That was the question Nicodemus asked Jesus in our passage today. Do you ever find yourself asking that question?

A few weeks ago, when we looked at 2:23-25, I titled the sermon, “Belief That Isn’t.” This morning, I’m using the title, “Belief That Is.” Before John introduced us to the person of Nicodemus in chapter 3, he took just a few verses to describe the vast majority of people who were around Jesus at ...read more

Scripture: John 3:9-15

Denomination: Baptist

Article 20 The Gospel And Its Influence Series

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Jan 24, 2010

This sermon uses John 3:1-15 To unopack the gospel and its influence to bring about new life in the heart and life of the unregenerate.

ARTICLE 20 . THE GOSPEL AND ITS INFLUENCE 1. THE COVENANT OF WORKS BEING BROKEN BY SIN, AND MADE UNPROFITABLE FOR LIFE,(USELESS FOR GIVING LIFE) GOD WAS PLEASED TO PROMISE CHRIST, THE SEED OF THE WOMAN(1), AS THE MEANS OF CALLING THE ELECT AND BRINGING TO LIFE WITHIN THEM FAITH AND REPENTANCE (2). ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Seemingly Insignificant

Contributed by Johnny Knight on Jan 27, 2010

Have you ever felt like giving up? Have you ever wondered, even in what you try to do for God, whether it is doing any good? Let God be the judge of that!

SEEMINGLY INSIGNIFICANT Text: John 3:1-16 Were so programmed to think BIG that many times we miss the power of SMALL! The powerful third chapter of the Gospel of John is the story of a conversation Jesus has with ONE man. Turn to the very next chapter the great truth Jesus discusses with ONE woman ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Born Old

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 29, 2010

To experience new life, even in the senior years, means using old knowledge to gain new knowledge; to set aside pride in order to learn; and to be fully open to Christ.

We had been talking about a mutual friend. We had laughed a little at how rigid he was, how staid. We had commented that he didn’t like change; he could easily be "all shook up" when something didn’t go his way. I asked the other person in this conversation, "How long have you known John? Has he ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

I Do Part 3 - The Engagement Series

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Jan 31, 2010

The third part of the "I Do" sermon series focusing on remaining committed even in the face of great opposition.

John 3:1-8 NIV John 3:1 Now there was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a member of the Jewish ruling council. 2 He came to Jesus at night and said, "Rabbi, we know you are a teacher who has come from God. For no one could perform the miraculous signs you are doing if God were not with ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed