Sermons on John 4:16-26:

The What, The Where And The Why Of Worship

Contributed by Joe Bedy on Jul 20, 2025

What is worship?

THE WHAT, THE WHERE and THE WHY of WORSHIP 7 20 25 Ask ourselves today Why do we worship? Is it because that is what “good people” do? Is worship coming into a building every Lord’s Day, singing a few songs,,Throwing a few bucks in the plate and fulfilling a duty to worship , maybe going out for a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-9, John 4:1-21, Genesis 22:5, Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Worship The Lord With Truth And Spirit Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jul 31, 2025

Samaritan women offered an argument about places of worship, Jesus didn’t take the bait. Jesus was more interested in winning her soul than in winning an argument with Her. Worship in spirit and truth is important.

AMC, 27.07.2025 Text: John 4:20-24 Theme: Worship in Spirit and Truth Greetings: The Lord is good and his love endures forever. Introduction: According to every confession, creed, and catechism coming out of the Protestant Reformation, the purpose of man, or the chief end of man, is to glorify ...read more

Scripture: John 4:20-24

Denomination: Methodist

"when Praise Ain't Enough

Contributed by Anthony (Tony) Charles on Aug 11, 2025

What if I told you that there are times when our praise actually becomes noise to God? What if our worship services can actually stink in His nostrils?

“WHEN PRAISE AIN’T ENOUGH!” Tony – Study – Prayer – Meditation: August 2025 When God Calls Our Worship NOISE! Opening Scripture: Amos 5:21-23 (KJV) "I hate, I despise your feast days, and I will not smell in your solemn assemblies... Take thou away from me the noise of thy songs; for I will ...read more

Scripture: Amos 5:21, Matthew 15:8-9, John 4:23-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Embracing Change — Making Room For Pure Religion Series

Contributed by Ron Auch Jr on Jun 8, 2025

Change Isn’t a Threat—It’s a Call Change is never easy. But in the Kingdom of God, change is often the doorway to growth. The Church has always been called to adapt—not by compromising truth, but by shedding old forms that no longer serve the mission.

Sermon 1 “Embracing Change — Making Room for Pure Religion” Authentic Worship, Missional Evangelism, and the Call to Genuine Relationship Key Texts: • James 1:27 • Matthew 4:19-22 • Acts 10:34-35 • John 4:23-24 • Matthew 28:18-20 Change Isn’t a Threat—It’s a Call Change is never easy. ...read more

Scripture: James 1:27, Matthew 4:19-22, Acts 10:34-35, John 4:23-24, Matthew 28:18-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Drawing Near Through Worship Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 10, 2025

Worship is not just a song, a sound, or a ceremony; it is an intentional act of intimacy with God.

DRAWING NEAR THROUGH WORSHIP By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 4:23-24 Supporting Texts: Psalm 95:6, Hebrews 10:22, 2 Chronicles 5:13-14, Acts 13:2, Exodus 33:9-11 INTRODUCTION: Worship is not just a song, a sound, or a ceremony; it is an intentional act of intimacy with God. From Genesis ...read more

Scripture: John 4:23-24, Psalm 95:6, Hebrews 10:22, 2 Chronicles 5:13-14, Acts 13:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Worship Beyond Walls

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 15, 2025

Worship is more than the songs we sing in church; it is a lifestyle that extends beyond the physical walls of any building.

WORSHIP BEYOND WALLS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 4:20-24 Supporting Texts: Acts 16:25-26, Hebrews 13:15, Romans 12:1-2, Psalm 34:1, Matthew 5:14-16 INTRODUCTION: Worship is more than the songs we sing in church; it is a lifestyle that extends beyond the physical walls of any ...read more

Scripture: John 4:20-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Worship That Attracts Divinity

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 18, 2025

God is not just looking for worship; He is seeking true worshippers—men and women whose hearts are fully yielded to Him.

WORSHIP THAT ATTRACTS DIVINITY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 4:23-24 Supporting Texts: Psalm 22:3, 2 Chronicles 5:13-14, Acts 16:25-26, Psalm 100:1-4 INTRODUCTION: Worship is one of the highest expressions of intimacy with God. It is not merely about singing or the rhythm of music but ...read more

Scripture: John 4:23-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Fire Of Worship

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 18, 2025

The fire of worship ignites God’s presence, consumes flesh, and prepares the atmosphere for divine manifestation.

THE FIRE OF WORSHIP By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Leviticus 6:12-13 Supporting Texts: Romans 12:1, Hebrews 13:15, John 4:23-24, Psalm 50:23, 2 Chronicles 5:13-14 INTRODUCTION: Worship is not just a song; it is a fire that burns from the altar of a surrendered heart. When God instructed ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 6:12-13, Romans 12:1, Hebrews 13:15, John 4:23-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Wells Are You Drinking From? (Updated Version)

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 19, 2025

A sermon about finding Real Life.

“What Wells are You Drinking From?” John 4:4-18, 25-30, 39-42 She has a history. Things done and some left undone, some good some not so good. Guilts and regrets. Fears. Wounds and sorrows. And secrets too. Most commentaries and interpretations down through the ages take it for ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-42

Denomination: United Methodist

Worshiping God In Truth And Spirit Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jul 1, 2025

Let's explore what it means to worship God in truth and spirit

In John 4:24, Jesus says, "God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in the Spirit and in truth." This verse highlights the importance of genuine and authentic worship, emphasizing that God desires a deep, spiritual connection with His people. Let's explore what it means to ...read more

Scripture: John 4:24

In Spirit And Truth: Worship That Transforms Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 10, 2023

A profound question: What does it mean to worship God in spirit and in truth? Our guidance comes from the New Living Translation of the Bible, specifically from John 4:23-24

"In Spirit and Truth: Worship That Transforms" Today, we gather to explore a profound question: What does it mean to worship God in spirit and in truth? Our guidance comes from the New Living Translation of the Bible, specifically from John 4:23-24: John 4:23-24 (NLT): "But the ...read more

Scripture: John 4:23-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Personal Transformation (The Goodness Of God Within Us) Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 27, 2023

Personal Transformation (The Goodness Of God Within Us) Series: Making All Things New Brad Bailey – Sept. 10, 2023

Personal Transformation (The Goodness Of God Within Us) Series: Making All Things New Brad Bailey – Sept. 10, 2023 Intro… Today… we are going to begin a short 3 weeks series entitled “Making All Things New” This is the declaration that Jesus makes. The disciple John, who was the closest disciple ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:5, Luke 15:11-24, John 4:19, Romans 8:16, Ezekiel 36:26, Galatians 5:22-23, Galatians 5:25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Holy Conversations Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Oct 7, 2023

Holy Conversations Series: Holy Conversations: Talking about God in Everyday Life Brad Bailey – Oct. 1, 2023

Intro I first heard of how God had come to us in Christ … early 1970s… through my HS and college years… there was nothing unusual about believing in God… and even accepting Christ as savior. For sure there was the awkward tension some friends felt about how it might affect partying together in the ...read more

Scripture: John 4:4-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sermon # 39 - How To Handle Rejection Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Oct 13, 2023

Have you gone through rejection and are feeling unworthy or unloved? This message will help us understand how much God loves us, and how He can bring healing to all of our hurts from the past.

We read in Isaiah 60:15, “You were hated and deserted, rejected by everyone. But I will make you beautiful, a city to be proud of for all time to come.”(CEV) There are two states that are mentioned in the above verse, the first is one is that of hatred, desertion and rejection, while the second ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 60:15, Matthew 10:36, 1 Samuel 16:10-11, Psalm 27:10, John 4:17-18, Genesis 29:16-18, Genesis 29:25, Genesis 29:32-35  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

The Deceptive Power Of A Good Excuse

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 29, 2024

Excuses can rob us of God's best. They are an enemy of great faith and accomplishment. In this examination of Luke 14:15-24, we learn from Jesus's story about those who excused themselves from a great feast. Those people missed the opportunity of a lifetime.

Intro We take as our text today Luke 14:15-24. Follow with me as we read that passage. “Now when one of those who sat at the table with Him heard these things, he said to Him, ‘Blessed is he who shall eat bread in the kingdom of God! 16 Then He [Jesus] said to him, ‘A certain man gave a great ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1-24, Matthew 22:1-14, 2 Corinthians 5:1-10, Philippians 4:13, Luke 6:1-11, Proverbs 26:13, John 4:1-29, John 3:16, Matthew 7:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic