Sermons on John 4:16:

The Woman At The Well. Part 2: For The Third Sunday In Lent

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Mar 2, 2026

for the night service on the Third Sunday in Lent, year A March 8, 2026. A continuation from the morning sermon.

The Woman at the Well, Part 2 John 4:27–42 NKJV And at this point His disciples came, and they marveled that He talked with a woman; yet no one said, “What do You seek?” or, “Why are You talking with her?” The woman then left her waterpot, went her way into the city, and said to the men, “Come, ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-42, John 4:5-42, John 4:27-42

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"The Woman At The Well”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Mar 2, 2026

To walk with Jesus is to reject all prejudice. It is to know that even though Satan whispers we aren't good enough Jesus is the living water that refreshes our soul Quote from Augustine about a hole in every heart. that only Jesus can fill.

In Jesus Holy Name March 8,2026 Text: John 4:4-7 Lent III – Redeemer “The Woman at the Well” Th first three stories in the Gospel of John “The wedding at Cana”; Nicodemus”; The woman at the well” are not in Matthew nor Mark, nor Luke. So, the Question we ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Leaving The Jar

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 3, 2026

A sermon about coming to Jesus with our pain.

“Leaving the Jar” John 4:4-30, 39-42 Some burdens don’t feel like burdens until the moment we finally set them down. I once visited an elderly woman from the church I was pastoring at the time who lived alone. She kept a small wooden box on her kitchen table. When I asked what was inside, ...read more

Scripture: John 4:5-42

Denomination: United Methodist

The Samaritan Woman At The Well

Contributed by Pastor Butch Woolsey on Mar 4, 2026

FAITH

The Samaritan woman at the well JOHN 4:7-32 This passage from the Gospel of John captures a famous encounter between Jesus and a Samaritan woman at a well. Jesus talking to the Samaritan woman is Breaking All the Rules In these four verses, Jesus does something that, at the time, was considered ...read more

Scripture: John 4:7-32

Christ At The Well And In The Desert: Living Waters

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 5, 2026

Almost instantly we’ll recognize that Moses was neither wise nor forward-looking.

Third Sunday of Lent 2026 Today’s Gospel from St. John is so striking and so long that one could ignore the other readings. That would be short-sighted, because the preparatory lessons really help us to understand better that incident between Jesus and the “woman at the well.” It’s one of those ...read more

Scripture: John 4:5-42

Denomination: Catholic

The Woman At The Well: A Divine Encounter Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 7, 2026

This study explores how a personal encounter with Jesus transforms lives and reveals the true nature of worship and salvation.

THE WOMAN AT THE WELL: A DIVINE ENCOUNTER By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 4:7-26 Key Verse: “Jesus saith unto her, Woman, believe me, the hour cometh, when ye shall neither in this mountain, nor yet at Jerusalem, worship the Father.” (John 4:21) Supporting Texts: Isaiah 55:1; Jeremiah ...read more

Scripture: John 4:7-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus's Choices

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Mar 8, 2026

Jesus make some choices that change life's.

Jesus’s Choices John 4:5-42 • Jesus’ choice was to go directly through Samaria rather than taking the long, traditional route. • Jesus’s choice was to take a direct path through Samaria because there was a need. • Jesus makes a choice to help people who were mostly avoided. ...read more

Scripture: John 4:5-42

Denomination: Methodist

"From Hardened Hearts To Living Water: Being Known By God And Learning To Worship In Spirit And Truth”

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Mar 8, 2026

This sermon reflects on Jesus’ encounter at the well, tracing the journey from spiritual thirst to true worship, exploring grace without cruelty, truth without condemnation, and the courage of being fully known by God.

Introduction -Where the Story Begins The Ordinary Setting Our Gospel reading this morning begins without drama. Jesus is travelling, and he is hot and tired, and decides to stop at a well. … It is the least comfortable time of day — when the sun is high, and the shade is thin. Weariness and ...read more

Scripture: John 4:5-42

Denomination: Episcopal

"De Corazones Endurecidos Al Agua Viva: Ser Conocedos Por Dios Y Aprender A Adorar En Espíritu Y Verdad”

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Mar 8, 2026

Este sermón reflexiona sobre el encuentro de Jesús junto al pozo, trazando el camino desde la sed espiritual hasta la verdadera adoración, explorando la gracia sin crueldad, la verdad sin condenación y la valentía de ser plenamente conocido por Dios.

Introducción - Donde comienza la historia El contexto ordinario Nuestra lectura del Evangelio de esta mañana comienza sin dramatismo. Jesús viaja, tiene calor y está cansado, y decide detenerse en un pozo. … Es el momento más inhóspito del día: cuando el sol ...read more

Scripture: John 4:5-42

Denomination: Episcopal

Fresh Encounters Series

Contributed by Anthony Seel on Mar 9, 2026

About the essential nature of the power of the Holy Spirit for worship and life.

Third Sunday in Lent March 8, 2026 Holy Trinity Lutheran Church John 4:5-26 Fresh Encounters A story is told about a pastor meeting with a contractor about installing air conditioning for the church. The man asked the pastor a number of questions about seating capacity, square footage, ceiling ...read more

Scripture: John 4:5-26

Denomination: Lutheran

3rd Sunday Of Lent – Year A - Theme: "Lord, Give Me This Living Water” Series

Contributed by Dr. Addanki Raju on Mar 13, 2026

Theme: “Lord, Give Me This Living Water”

3rd Sunday of Lent – Year A Theme: “Lord, Give Me This Living Water” First Reading: Exodus 17:3-7 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 95:1–2, 6–7, 8-9 Second Reading: St. Paul’s Letter to the Romans 5:1-2,5-8 Gospel: John 4:5–42 ________________________________________ 1. Introduction My dear brothers and ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:3-7, Romans 5:1-2, John 4:5-42

What's Your Name?

Contributed by Brian Elliott on Mar 13, 2026

What's your name? What are the voices you hear telling you you're not worthy, you're not a good person, you'll never amount to anything, you're lazy? We all experience thoughts or voices telling us that we are not good, that we are not loved.

God put this message on my heart a few weeks ago, and I'm glad to have the chance today to share this message with you. The title of my message is “What's Your Name?” Let us pray. Dear heavenly Father, we're just so thankful that we have the opportunity to come before you, Lord, in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:4, John 4:1-30

Are You Thirsty? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 22, 2024

This sermon explores God's perfect love, His transformative grace, and the hope for transformation through the story of Jesus and the Samaritan woman. Key

Good morning, dear friends. It is a joy to be with you today, gathered in the name of our Lord, Jesus Christ. We are here, not because we are perfect, but because we are perfectly loved by a God who sees us, knows us, and desires to transform us by His grace. Today, we are going to turn our hearts ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-26

Topics: Absolute Love, Unconditional Love

Set Free From Shame PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 22, 2024

Explores the transformative power of encountering Jesus, using the story of the Samaritan woman at the well as a guide for personal redemption.

Dear brothers and sisters, I stand before you today with a heart full of joy and a spirit brimming with anticipation. We gather in this sacred space, not by chance, but by divine design. Our Heavenly Father, in His infinite wisdom, has orchestrated this moment for us to come together, to share in ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-42

Topics: Jesus, Shame And Guilt

From Empty To Overflowing Series

Contributed by Kory Labbe on Dec 13, 2025

Sometimes the greatest gifts God gives us come through the interruptions we never planned. At a well in Samaria—and in the middle of our own lives—Jesus shows up to turn emptiness into overflowing life.”

From Empty to Overflowing (Expected the Unexpected — Week 3) John 4:5–30 (NLT) Theme: “Sometimes the greatest gifts God gives us come through the interruptions we never planned. At a well in Samaria—and in the middle of our own lives—Jesus shows up to turn emptiness into overflowing life.” ...read more

Scripture: John 4:5-30

Denomination: Assembly Of God