Sermons on John 4:39-42:

Mission PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

The main point of this sermon is that Jesus demonstrates His love, compassion, and acceptance for all people, regardless of their past or social status, and calls us to do the same in our relationships with others.

Good morning, church family! Today, we are going to dive into the story found in John 4:1-42, where Jesus shows us His mission of love, compassion, and acceptance. As we explore this story together, let let me start with a quote from Brennan Manning: "Jesus comes not for the super-spiritual but for ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-42

Topics: Mission, Jesus

Jesus And The Samaritan Woman PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 1, 2023

This sermon explores Jesus' encounter with the Samaritan woman, emphasizing His love that crosses boundaries and His gift of salvation available to all. Key

Good morning, dear friends. Isn't it a blessing to gather together in God's house? Isn't it a joy to open His word and let it speak to us? Isn't it a privilege to learn from the life of our Savior, Jesus Christ? Today, we turn our hearts and minds to a passage in the Gospel of John. Specifically, ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-41

Topics: Living Water

The Woman At The Well: For The Third Sunday In Lent

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Feb 25, 2026

For the 3rd Sunday in Lent, Year A

The Woman at the Well The story of the woman at the well is one of the most compelling stories in the Bible. It shows God’s grace is given even to a lowly woman of another race. Perhaps, it is too well-known. It is easy to create simple points that will preach, but this story is a lot more complex ...read more

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

Denomination: Independent/Bible

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

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

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

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

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

"where God Meets Our Thirst" - Lent 3rd Sunday Series

Contributed by Shawn Vollmerhausen on Mar 16, 2026

This week’s message will create a space for people to name their own thirst…whether for peace, purpose, forgiveness, or renewal, and hear the invitation to come to the well that never runs dry.

There is a kind of thirst that goes deeper than the body. We all know what it feels like to be physically thirsty, to feel that dryness in the mouth, that ache in the throat, that longing for a drink of cold water. But there is another kind of thirst that lives in the soul. It is quieter, harder ...read more

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

Denomination: United Methodist

The Deceptive Voices Of Demons Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Mar 25, 2025

In this sermon, we will explore examples of demons speaking to individuals, highlighting the tactics they use and the importance of discernment.

As Christians, we are often reminded that we are engaged in a spiritual battle against the forces of darkness. One of the ways demons seek to influence and deceive us is through the voice in our minds. In this sermon, we will explore examples of demons speaking to individuals, highlighting the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:23-26, John 4:1-42

The Great Commission Of Sharing The Gospel With Others Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Mar 25, 2025

In this sermon, we will explore examples of sharing the gospel with others.

As Christians, we are called to share the Good News of Jesus Christ with others. The gospel is not meant to be kept within ourselves, but rather to be proclaimed to all nations, peoples, and languages. In this sermon, we will explore examples of sharing the gospel with others. 1. Jesus' ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34, John 4:1-42

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

6. The Woman At The Well (When Grace Meets Shame) Series

Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Nov 25, 2025

A woman hiding from shame meets Jesus at a well. He knows her deepest secrets. He offers her living water. Her broken past becomes her greatest testimony.

6. The Woman at the Well (When Grace Meets Shame) Introduction Picture yourself walking through your town at the hottest part of the day, deliberately avoiding everyone you know. This was the daily reality for one woman in Samaria two thousand years ago. Her story, recorded in John chapter 4, shows ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-42, John 4:6-7, John 4:6, John 4:9, John 4:10, John 4:14, John 4:15, John 7:38, Isaiah 12:3, John 4:16, John 4:17-18, John 4:19-20, John 4:24, John 4:26, 1 Corinthians 1:27, John 4:28, John 4:29, John 4:39, John 4:40, John 4:42  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational