Sermons on John 3:9-15:

A New Beginning

Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 20, 2007

A challenge contrasting the new life in Christ with the religious life that satisfy the most of mankind.

JOHN 3:1-16 A NEW BEGINNING “Now there was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews. This man came to Jesus by night and said to him, ‘Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher come from God, for no one can do these signs that you do unless God is with him.’ Jesus answered him, ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Lift Up Jesus! Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Aug 27, 2007

The series is based on John 3, "The Heart of the Gospel."

“LIFT UP JESUS!” John 3:9-15 INTRO – We have come into this place today to lift up Jesus! Have a pastor friend of mine who is in a very large church in another state. Person came to him and told him that they were leaving his church. Asked why. “We’re tired of this ‘Jesus-ism.’ Every time ...read more

Scripture: John 3:9-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Question That Was Never Asked

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Sep 5, 2007

Evangelistic sermon concerning Jesus’ encounter with Nicodemus.

John 3:1-7, 16 There was an old farmer and his wife who had turned in for the night and were just about to fall off to sleep when they heard the clock in the hallway begin to chime. They heard it chime nine o’clock, ten o’clock, eleven o’clock, twelve, thirteen, fourteen, fifteen. Finally, the wife ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-16

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

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

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

Good News That You Can Be Born Again

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on May 1, 2013

Niccodemus, though a teacher of the law had found frustration in trying to please God, yet knowing he could never become what he wanted to be. In an encounter with Jesus revealed he could be born again into the kingdom of heaven.

THE GOOD NEWS THAT YOU CAN BE BORN AGAIN! John 3:1-3:18 INTRODUCTION: 1.) Today I want us to see some very good news from Scripture, that we can be born again. 2.) To be born again is a concept that is very strange sounding, and certainly one which brings questions into our minds, just ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Nick And Joe Save Easter

Contributed by Andy Stanley on May 16, 2013

The story of how Nicodemus and Joseph of Arimathea went public with their love for Christ.

[For the video elements associated with this sermon, visit http://store.northpoint.org/easter-2011starter-kit.html.] Well, Easter is my favorite Sunday, and it’s a favorite Sunday for many of us. And really, if you’re a Christian, this should be your favorite Sunday as well. And if you’re not a ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17, John 19:39-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Must Be Born Again

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 30, 2013

The need for faith, the need for rebirth.

YOU MUST BE BORN AGAIN. John 3:1-17. Nicodemus was a member of the strictest sect of the Jews: the Pharisees. No doubt he sought to keep all the man-made rules of his religion, as well as the law of God which was given to Moses. Nicodemus was a religious man; an upright man; a leader; a teacher; ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

John 3:16

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Sep 15, 2013

This sermon was given at an outdoor service in downtown Toronto - a call to turn to Jesus who is God's answer to the question: Who is God? Where is my healer, my deliver. What is the best hope on the planet for an excellent life.

In the reading that we just had today there was a question. 4 “How can someone be born when they are old?” Nicodemus asked. “Surely they cannot enter a second time into their mother’s womb to be born!” It was a question from a man, named Nicodemus, a man rooted in a ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Must I Do: You Must Be Born Again Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jun 1, 2013

You must be born again.

WHAT MUST I DO? YOU MUST BE BORN AGAIN JOHN 3:1-21 Big Idea: You must be born again. Supporting Texts: • Ezekiel 36:23-29a • Psalm 119:1-8 • 2 Cor. 5:14-17 • John 3:1-21 JOHN 3:1-21 1 Now there was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a member of the Jewish ruling ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: Nazarene

Born Again?

Contributed by Jarrod Jones on Jun 19, 2013

Explore what God means to be a Christian.

Intro *What comes to your mind when you hear the phrase “born again? “Freak,” Cult,” “Crazy,” “Weirdo.” * Lady whose mom said, “Oh no! Please tell me you are not one of those born agains!” * “Born again” has been done a great ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

Our Hope Of Salvation Series

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Oct 30, 2010

The gospel in a nutshell, hope in seed form, the message of the Bible in a single verse... a 25-word 'parade of hope.' John 3:16

t is a twenty-five word ‘parade of hope.’ It’s small enough to fit on a post-it note, yet powerful enough to last 2,000 years. It is the entire message of God in a nutshell. It is the gospel in one verse. It is the Magna Carta, the Rosetta Stone of Christianity. It is John ...read more

Scripture: John 3:15-17

Denomination: Baptist