Sermons on John 4:1-20:

Is It Live, Or Is It Memorex?

Contributed by Bobby Cagle on Dec 30, 2003

This sermon teaches saints to worship God with a sincere and true heart.

Title: Is It Live, or Is It Memorex? Text: John 4:1-29, 39-42 I. Natural Eyes Will Not See The Miracle! a. V. 10 says she did not recognize Him as the Messiah. b. Have you got natural eyes when you come to church, in your life, or do you see the Messiah? Do you see Jesus! Have you seen ...read more

Scripture: John 4:39-42, John 4:1-29

Denomination: Pentecostal

Connect Four Series

Contributed by Nate Barbour on Feb 2, 2004

Learn the first steps to making a "friend" connection in this sermon about fellowship.

Connect Four How to Make a “Friend” Connection 11/05/03 I. Introduction Ever wonder why geese fly in a V formation? Scientists at Cal Tech did. They put their computers and flight simulators to work and discovered the answer—flocks of geese form this pattern because it’s the easiest way to ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living Water--A Relevant Element

Contributed by Jack Russell on Feb 7, 2004

How does one find a faith that is relevant for the 21st century?

Several months ago I caught John Larroquette, the actor, on the “Tonight Show.” Somehow the conversation turned to religion. I don’t remember much about the conversation, but I do remember Mr. Larroquette making a comment about television evangelists that has stuck with me. He said, “Seeing ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus With A Fallen Woman Series

Contributed by Jason Cole on Feb 18, 2004

How should we respond when we encounter Jesus

“Encounters with Jesus: A Fallen Woman” Introduction: A lot of times we picture Jesus as an emotionless man that walked on the Earth 2,000 years ago. The more I read about our Lord the more I see quite differently about him. We learn throughout the gospels that he was a man like we are. We ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Now Is The Time To Worship Series

Contributed by Jimmy Giffin on Feb 19, 2004

Continuing in a series of knowing God. This message looks at worship.

1-17-04 Now Is The Time To Worship (Knowledge of God) Text: John 4:19-26 Now we will continue in the series of messages on Knowing God. The text introduces the subject of Worship. When we think of or hear the word worship immediately we singing comes to mind. While this can ...read more

Scripture: John 4:19-26

Denomination: Church Of God

The Waterpot At The Well

Contributed by Robert Bogart on Feb 24, 2004

Considering the question for this topical sermon, "why did the woman leave the waterpot at the well"?

Intro: In the 4th chapter of John’s Gospel the Word of God tells us that Jesus departed from Judea and with a determined heart, with a fixed mind the Savior entered into the land of Samaria. Now, the custom of the Jews was to do everything within their power, to do everything possible and at all ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Worship That Pleases God Series

Contributed by Jeffrey Kellum on Feb 25, 2004

The 4 main points of this sermon were taken from Warren’s Purpose Driven Life,Chapter 13.

INTRODUCTION: SCRIPTURE: John 4 “The Woman at the Well” TEXTUAL IDEA: Not all worship pleases God SERMON IDEA: Worship that pleases God is accurate, authentic, thoughtful, and practical. POINT 1: GOD IS PLEASED WHEN OUR WORSHIP IS ACCURATE REASONING: 1. Know your target - The God revealed ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Worship? Series

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 15, 2004

This is a basic definition of worship.

Worship is a broad term. Some have said that it defies explanation. Merriam-Webster defines worship as, “to honor or reverence as a divine being or supernatural power” or “to regard with great or extravagant respect, honor, or devotion” following up with “to perform or take part in worship or an ...read more

Scripture: John 4:19-23

Denomination: Wesleyan

Worship

Contributed by Mike Hamilton on Apr 29, 2003

When Jesus says, "A time is coming and now has come when true worshippers will worship the Lord in spirit and in truth," he was giving us some insights into worship.

“Worship” John 4:7-23 If you were to ask 100 people what worship is, you’d probably get 100 different answers. The primary reason for this would be the wide range of backgrounds and experiences. Another reason for such a wide range of views of worship is the never-ending list of “worship ...read more

Scripture: John 4:7-23

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Um Presente Do Céu

Contributed by Jeferson Tavares on May 20, 2003

Meditação sobre o encontro de Jesus com a mulher samaritana

JESUS UM PRESENTE DO CÉU Você Gosta de receber presentes? Qual o tipo de presente que você mais gosta? Há um presente, do qual eu quero falar, um grande presente, que muda a vida. De um modo geral todos apreciamos oferecer e receber presentes. Há ocasiões no ano em que se vive em função do ...read more

Scripture: John 4:10

Denomination: Adventist

Discovering You Style (Part 3) Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 29, 2003

Some people, like the Samaritan woman, are very good at using the invitational approach. They might not be able to give a complete explanation of everything that Christ has done, but they can say, “Come, see a man…could this be the Christ?” Others, like

Discovering Your Style, Part 3 Rev. Brian Bill 3/11/01 Prayer. The woman in the drama is in desperate need of healing. She needs to know that in spite of all that has happened, she can experience the awesome power of God’s love and grace. There are people just like her all around us. Many ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-42, Acts 9:36-42

Denomination: Baptist

How You Can Satisfy The Real Thirst Of Your Soul Series

Contributed by A.t. Stewart on Aug 27, 2004

Most of us do not realize the real thirst of our soul. In this sermon, Jesus identifies the real thirst of our soul and tells us how to satisfy it.

HOW YOU CAN SATISFY THE REAL THIRST OF YOUR SOUL JOHN 4:7-26 I. WHAT IS THE REAL THIRST OF YOUR SOUL THIS MORNING? It may be to improve your marriage It may be to get married. It may be to have a child It maybe to make good on the SAT It maybe to get accepted into the college of your choice It ...read more

Scripture: John 4:7-26

Worship Is Not ... Series

Contributed by Rev. Saeed Richardson on Aug 28, 2004

In looking into the reality of spiritual authenticity of worship, walk, and witness, this sermon looks into the first part of worship "is not".

Worship IS NOT! When speaking of the relationship between the Jews and the Samaritans of this time we must understand that there was a hatred and bitterness greater than any that we could probably imagine. The closest example I can think of to relate Jews and Samaritans may be that of segregation ...read more

Scripture: John 4:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

You Mean It? Really?

Contributed by Pat Cook on Aug 31, 2004

Simple message of the why’s of worship and the how’s of worship.

John 4:19-24 – You Mean it? Really? A man went to church with an angel as guide. The church was filled, but oddly, there was no sound. The organist played, but no music could be heard; the choir’s lips moved, but no song came forth. The pastor went through the motions of preaching, but the man ...read more

Scripture: John 4:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

How To Share Your Faith: Part I

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Sep 8, 2004

To look at some rules for how to share your faith with others

From 9/5/04 pm SBC Philippi How To Share Your Faith John 4:7-30 Primary Purpose: To look at some rules for how to share your faith with others. Someone once told me that 95% of all believers never share their faith with a single person. I have sometimes wondered why this is. It seems to me ...read more

Scripture: John 4:7-30

Denomination: Baptist