Sermons on John 3:5-20:

The Trinity Of Man Series

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 29, 2006

Last week we found that Christ wants us to "destroy the works of the devil". That is important. This may surprise some of you, but equally as important is our to willingness to submit ourselves completely and unconditionally to the "works (and ways) of

THE TRINITY OF MAN (Part Two of the Christ in You Series) Recently we have been looking at ways of overcoming the devil and living a victorious life in Christ. Last week we found that Christ wants us to "destroy the works of the devil". That is important. This may surprise some of you, but ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How To Change For Good

Contributed by Greg Laurie on Nov 29, 2006

I suggest we don’t always know as much as we think we do. And sometimes we miss the obvious. Here in John 3, Jesus reveals something that that is an ESSENTIAL truth of life. So much so, that to miss it is to MISS EVERYTHING. If you don’t get this one rig

“How to Change for Good” John 3. There are certain things we ALL KNOW in life. You don’t Tug on Superman’s cape. You don’t Spit into the wind. You don’t tug on the mask of the old Lone Ranger AND? I suggest we don’t always know as much as we think we do. And sometimes we miss the obvious. Here ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-26

The Gift Above All Others

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Dec 7, 2006

Receive the Christmas gift from God. Appreciate the heart of the Giver. Understand that the love of God is all we need. Cultivate a grateful heart. Be thankful to God for His blessings.

All of us receive gifts – at birthdays, Christmas or even lucky draws. • We have the experience of receiving a gift and knowing the joy of receiving a gift. • I believe we remember some, but not all the gifts we’ve received. • Can you remember all the gifts you’ve received last Christmas? Maybe ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

He Came To Be Our Deliverer

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Dec 7, 2006

What a mess we are in. And we aren’t even aware of it! The whole purpose of Christmas was to respond to our need for deliverance.

Passage: John 3:10-21 Intro: Someone has said, “Ignorance is bliss.” PP to which Thomas Gray responded, “If ignorance is bliss, tis folly to be wise.” PP Cater Burwell has continued the thread, “If not bliss, ignorance can at least be fun.” PP but Philip Wylie has ended the discussion for me: ...read more

Scripture: John 3:10-21

Denomination: Evangelical Free

God's Word - God's Hope Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Dec 14, 2006

This is a funeral sermon that uses a variety of verses to bring hope to families who have lost a loved one.

God’s Word – God’s Hope I would take nothing away from the grief you feel today. I would not say everything is all right. Because it is not. We hurt. And we know we will hurt for a long time. When someone close to us dies we feel pain – we feel loss. Those are natural feelings. God made us ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Funeral Sermon

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Nov 9, 2006

Sharing hope in a time of apparent tragedy, through the love of God displayed in the death of the Lord Jesus Christ for us. [This is as shared at the funeral service - names ommitted].

SCRIPTURE READING: JOHN 3:16 – 21 [NIV] {Chosen by R. B.} 16 “For God so loved the world that he gave His only begotten Son that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life. 17 For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through Him. ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Are We Lifting Up To Draw People

Contributed by Douglas Duvall on Nov 13, 2006

Devotion at state association meeting.

WHAT ARE WE LIFTING UP TO DRAW PEOPLE? Illus: A POSSIBLE METHOD OF EVANGELISM A Christian man owned a barber shop. One night, at a revival meeting, the barber felt greatly burdened to do more with his testimony for Christ. The next evening, the barber began attending a "soul winner’s class" at his ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

Nic At Night

Contributed by Lee Henry on Nov 15, 2006

Nicodemus met Jesus at night and his life was changed forever. Our life will be changed too when we come face to face with Jesus.

Nic at Night John 3:1-21 Intro: Jesus had performed the miracle at Cana and his disciples believed in him. He followed this sign with others as he goes to Jerusalem for the passover. Many believed including many of the Pharisees. Nicodemus seems to have been one of them. Nicodemus was a ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Born Again

Contributed by Ed Wood on Nov 17, 2006

A message about the New Birth as Jesus confronted Nicodemus.

BORN AGAIN John 3:1-21 INTRO: Charles Colson emerged as a prominent figure of the Watergate scandal. He served as counsel to the president for Richard Nixon. Colson wanted power, and he was willing to do ruthless things to get that power. His actions sent him to prison, and in prison he realized ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

La Red Series

Contributed by Wilbur Madera Rivas on Nov 17, 2006

Una herramienta para presentar el evangelio

La Red Juan 3:16 Intro. No todos hemos ido a pescar alguna vez. No a todos nos gusta pescar. Quizá no nos gusta porque pensamos que el mar es peligroso; nos mareamos con facilidad cuando estamos en un barco; no nos gusta el olor del pescado; no tenemos paciencia para esperar que capturemos unos ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Moving To Another Spiritual Level

Contributed by Ralph Coleman on Nov 20, 2006

Spiritual Growth

Moving to Another Spiritual Level John 3.1-7 Nicodemus: A ruler of the Jews, a master ("teacher") of Israel, and a Pharisee, was a wealthy, educated and powerful man-well respected by his people and a descendant of the patriarch Abraham. Yet in V-7, Jesus said to him, "You must be born again" The ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Compassion Of God Series

Contributed by John Gullick on Jun 21, 2007

A sermon that looks at God’s compassion starting from the perspective of why do bad things happen to good people. Preached well - Well I thought so!!

The character of God. Sermon number 1. I want to continue this series on the Character of God with a statement on just who God is. God is independent, unchangeable, eternal and omnipresent. He exists as a spiritual being, having no form or dimensions, and is omniscient (all-knowing), wise, ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Light Or Darkness Series

Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Apr 21, 2008

What you love is where you will be.

I have the skit and the powerpoint -- there is also a video on youtube called "the dollar" which is better than the skit. If you would like the powerpoint, email me with the title in the subject line. John 3:19-21; 16 “Light or Darkness” “What you love is where you will be.” Sunday Morning ...read more

Scripture: John 3:19-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Be My Valentine

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Apr 27, 2008

John 3:16 God’s Valentine

Be My Valentine John 3:16 I was thinking about love this week. No because I wanted too ,but because Dorothy suggested that tit would be a good topic this week. Since Valentines day is just a few days away. I thought back to my elementary school days down in Douglasville. Beulah Elementary ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Congregational

The Pressures Off Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on May 7, 2008

2000 years ago a religious guy met Jesus and was told he was headed down the wrong road and needed to make a u-turn that led to a life where the pressure is off and was never the same again.

The Pressures Off Never The Same Again (8) I hope you are getting pumped up about taking the One Month To Live Challenge. NEXT WEEK – we will kick off the series with an Easter Message. AND THEN – things will really start to rock and roll the week of March 30th when we launch our One Month ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ