Sermons on Juan 3:17:

Born Again

Contributed by Kelsey Coleman on Sep 10, 2004

“Born again.” How often have you seen this phrase in a news story or a magazine feature? It seems like everything and everyone is born again.

Born Again John 3:1-22 Introduction: “Born again.” How often have you seen this phrase in a news story or a magazine feature? It seems like everything and everyone is born again. A restaurant changes its menu, and its labeled “born again.” A man changes jobs, and his career is “born ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Source Of Eternal Life Series

Contributed by Don Jaques on Sep 30, 2004

All people can experience eternal life through belief in Jesus.

Who Is This Jesus? 3. He is the source of eternal life John 3:1-18 September 25/26, 2004 Don Jaques MAIN IDEA: All people can experience eternal life through belief in Jesus. 1. Every person needs to be born of the Spirit. (John 3:1-8) 2. We experience spiritual birth through belief in Jesus. ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Crazy!

Contributed by Eric Sellgren on Oct 5, 2004

Is it crazy to pray?

In this morning’s Old Testament Reading we heard about the Healing of Naaman - an event which happened nearly 3,000 years ago. In the New Testament Reading we saw how Jesus healed Ten lepers, and only one returned to say thank you - that happened 2,000 years ago. This morning I want to bring ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Ministry Of Tears

Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Dec 9, 2002

Tears are a gift of God. Tears can bless us, comfort us, convict us, and sustain us.

The Ministry of Tears Luke 7: 36-50 Introduction The Value of tears. - This morning I would like to speak on the ministry of tears and the many ways that they are a gift from God. I. Tears Are A Release Of Our Emotions. 1. There are Tears of Love. - Luke 7 2. There are Tears of Joy. My wife ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50, John 3:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Gifts - God's Christmas Gift Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 18, 2002

Christmas really isn’t a "biblical holiday" but why pass up the chance to tell our friends and relatives about the ultimate gift/sacrifice God has wrapped for us?

OPEN: Preparing for large Christmas Eve family gathering, a mother had been giving out orders like a drill sergeant: "Pick up your things! Don’t get your clothes dirty! Put away those toys." Well, her 4-year-old daughter had been underfoot all day, so she sent her to the next room to play with ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Gift We Owe

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Dec 20, 2002

This is a Christmas Sunday message seeking to have us rethink the kinds of gifts we need to give at Christmas time.

The Gift We Owe GNLCC 12/22/2002 Isaiah 9:6-10 Ephesians 4:1-6 This past Wednesday night in Pioneers Nursery class, I asked the question, “who can tell me why we celebrate Christmas.” The first response was “so that we can get gifts” and the second was “so that we can see Santa Claus.” I ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-19, John 1:9-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

3 Questions That Need Answered

Contributed by Steven Cook on Dec 29, 2002

This sermon is geared at presenting a clear, concise presentation of the Gospel to the lost.

“3 Important Questions” John 3:1-3; 14-18 I. Introduction A. Read John 3:1-3; 14-18 B. Notice vs. 17 – “3 World’s of John 3:17”: (also found in John 1-2; and 1 John Ch. 1) 1. World that WAS 2. World that IS 3. World that is TO COME C. The problem today is same as then – MOST love the wrong ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Greatest Father Ever

Contributed by Don Schultz on May 22, 2003

God our Heavenly Father, shows who really is the greatest father on Father’s Day.

John 3:1-17 THE GREATEST FATHER EVER Today is Father’s Day. Do you know the origin of Father’s Day? The first widely promoted Father’s Day celebration was held in Spokane, Washington, on June 19, 1910. A woman named Louise Dodd envisioned the event as a special religious service that involved ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Salvation

Contributed by Charles Banks on May 22, 2003

Explains the power of salvation as well as addresses the 6 pertinent questions dealing with salvation (who, what, when, where, why, how)!

Salvation There are some very important questions about salvation that need to be totally understood: 1. What is salvation? 2. Who is eligible to receive salvation and be saved? 3. When does salvation begin? 4. Where can salvation take place? 5. Why is salvation so important? 6. How can I be ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:9-13, John 3:16-18

Denomination: Christian Church

God Loves Them To

Contributed by Larry Breeden on Oct 3, 2006

God’s Loving desire to save all people

God Loves Them To Jn 3:16-21 INTRO: A. Who has dressed up in school colors, painted face, or yelled at a sporting event. Is it exciting listening to announcer call the game, shouts through the microphone, ‘He shoots He Scores!’ or “10, 5, Touchdown!” or “Its over the fence! Homerun!” We get ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

Face To Face With Grace

Contributed by Travis Johnson on Feb 25, 2006

This sermon describes the day Nicodemas came face to face with Grace.

FACE TO FACE WITH GRACE John 3: 1-3; 7 1:14; 16-17 Intro: ILL- During a British conference on comparative religions, experts from around the world were discussing whether any one belief was unique to the Christian faith. The debate went on for some time until C. S. Lewis wandered into the ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: Holiness

Born Again!

Contributed by Timothy Finch on Mar 13, 2006

This message centers on the discussion between Jesus and Nicodemus and the importance of being "born again."

Born Again John 3:1-18 1 Now there was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a member of the Jewish ruling council. 2 He came to Jesus at night and said, "Rabbi, we know you are a teacher who has come from God. For no one could perform the miraculous signs you are doing if God were not with ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Ye Must Be Born Again

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Mar 23, 2006

Looking at the "O" characteristics of God (omnipresence, omnipotence, omniscience) we can understand the command of God: Ye MUST be born again.

March 26, 2006 Fourth Sunday in the Season of Lent And just as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of Man be lifted up, that whoever believes in him may have eternal life. “For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-21

Denomination: United Methodist

Experiencing God's Love Series

Contributed by Steven Dow on Mar 23, 2006

"Living a Life of Love" - Part 4. The final message of this series looks at seven qualities of God’s love found in John 3:16.

EXPERIENCING GOD’S LOVE Living a Life of Love – 4 John 3:16 (ESV) March 26, 2006 INTRODUCTION: This morning we will be concluding our series called “Living a Life of Love.” Just to recap what we have gone through so far: In week one our theme was love your spouse. In week two our theme was ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, John 3:11-21

"We Need Only Trust God"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 25, 2006

There is need not fear coming into the light of Christ.

John 3:14-21 Ephesians 2:1-10 “We Need Only Trust God” By: Revernd Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org When Martin Luther was printing his translation of the Bible in Germany, pieces of the printed Scripture fell to the floor. A ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-21

Denomination: United Methodist