Sermons on Juan 3:20:

Leading Your Children To Christ

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jul 19, 2021

John 3 is the most comprehensive and complete chapter in the Bible on the subject of the new birth and what it means to be born again.

This morning I'll be talking about children experiencing what Jesus calls the new birth. Before I do, I want to say a word about Vacation Bible School. VBS is one of the most effective tools for reaching people with the gospel. VBS will happen in nine locations this year, and I hope ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

What Does It Mean To Be Born Again?

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Aug 3, 2021

This sermon looks at why we need to be Born Again and what it means to be Born Again.

Scripture: John 3:1-21; Acts 2:38-41 Theme: Salvation Title: What does it mean to be Born Again? This sermon looks at why we need to be Born Again and what it means to be Born Again. INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! I want to talk to you today about ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21, Acts 2:38-41, Matthew 28:18-19, Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Nazarene

Complacent Faith

Contributed by Kamalanathan Francis on Aug 26, 2021

Complacency is a contagious belief and practice rising among many. The individualistic society seeks to embrace even complacent faith with pride.

Well, 500 years before Christ, Amos was sent to Israelites to warn their complacency (Amos 4:1-5 / 6:1-6) not to condemn but to point their way forward. They had their law, teachers, and religious leaders, but not God because they were following their own self-absorbed life. Due to the complacent ...read more

Scripture: Amos 4:1-5, Amos 9:11, John 3:1-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Walk In The Light

Contributed by Jesse Loew on Sep 22, 2021

This sermon highlights the importance of walking in the light. To do this we must know the light

Walk in the Light John 3 New Living Translation 3 There was a man named Nicodemus, a Jewish religious leader who was a Pharisee. 2 After dark one evening, he came to speak with Jesus. “Rabbi,” he said, “we all know that God has sent you to teach us. Your miraculous signs are evidence that God is ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-10, 1 John 4:18-19, 1 John 1:8-10, John 8:1-12, John 3:5-20  (view more)  (view less)

Finding The Missing Ingredients

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jul 6, 2021

What happens when you know you have religion, but something is missing? What happens when you have tried so many things, yet all of them fail to provide lasting satisfaction? Go a little further!

John’s Gospel moves from the first miracle of Jesus at Cana in Galilee to the first ministry of Jesus in Jerusalem. After the cleansing of the temple, we are given the privilege of listening to an interview between Jesus and one of best religious men in the region. This man is a deeply religious ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: Methodist

Persecuted? Rejoice And Be Glad!!!

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jul 10, 2021

Why would a person who hungers and thirsts for righteousness, a person who is merciful and has a pure heart, why would a person who is a peacemaker be persecuted? Because the evil one hates the Righteous One!

Persecuted? Rejoice and Be Glad! Please stand with me as we go over our current memory Scripture: Matthew 5:6-8 “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be filled. Blessed are the merciful, for they shall be shown mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:40-42, John 3:19-20, John 15:18-19, John 7:2-7, John 15:18, John 7:7, Galatians 5:22-23, Acts 7:54-60, Matthew 23:35, Jeremiah 26:20-23, 1 Kings 22:23-27, Amos 7:13, Jeremiah 36:23, Jeremiah 20:7, 1 Peter 3:15, Matthew 5:1-12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Confession Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Aug 29, 2022

This message is from the Sermon Central Series, "From the Ashes" and is heavily edited for use in our church.

From the Ashes Week 4 – Confession Scripture: John 3:19-20, James 1:14-15, Luke 15 I grew up differently than most kids today. When I was staying with my grandparents in Hayward, we lived on the edge of town, and were allowed to hunt and fish around the property. We had many firearms, all ...read more

Scripture: John 3:19-20, James 1:14-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

I Am The Light Of The World – Light In The Darkness – John 9 - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Sep 2, 2022

Greater sin leads to greater darkness. A man in darkness can not find his way. The Lord would work in the light of the day with man’s darkness, so that the night of his darkness would become like the light of the day. Jesus is the Light of the World.

I AM THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD – LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS – JOHN 9 - PART 1 THE INTRODUCTION: The very first mention for “I am the light of the world” is this one – {{John 8 v 12 Again therefore Jesus spoke to them saying, “I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in the ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12, John 9:3-4, John 9:5, Genesis 1:2-3, Jeremiah 4:23, Genesis 1:4, Job 24:13-16, John 3:19-21, John 1:1-10, Job 12:22, Isaiah 9:2, Isaiah 42:16, Matthew 4:16, John 12:35-36, John 12:46, 2 Corinthians 4:6, 1 Peter 2:9, Ephesians 5:8-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Being Steadfast In Your Faith Series

Contributed by Michael Mays on Sep 21, 2022

Many things distract us from living up to our identity in Christ--especially guilt and fleshly temptation. Paul continues the narrative of reconciliation: the rescuing of the broken and repairing and repurposing it for His work.

Colossians 1:21-23 21And you, who once were alienated and hostile in mind, doing evil deeds, 22he has now reconciled in his body of flesh by his death, in order to present you holy and blameless and above reproach before him, 23if indeed you continue in the faith, stable and steadfast, not shifting ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:21-23, Ephesians 2:12-13, John 3:19-20, Titus 1:16, Psalm 5:5, 2 Corinthians 5:18-21, Romans 3:23-26, 2 Corinthians 5:17  (view more)  (view less)

The New Birth.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 5, 2022

The importance of regeneration.

THE NEW BIRTH. John 3:1-21. JOHN 3:1. Nicodemus was a member of the strictest sect of the Jews: the Pharisees. No doubt he sought to keep all the man-made rules of his religion, as well as the law of God which was given to Moses. Nicodemus was a religious man; an upright man; a leader; a ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Must Choose (2012)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Oct 20, 2022

We did not have a choice in our fist birth, but we do have a choice as to whether or not we are going to be born again. This passage of scripture talks about our rebellion, or God’s remedy and our choice.

WE MUST CHOOSE Text: John 3:14 - 21 How many times have you received one of those mail items where you had a key and a possibility of winning the prize if the key fit? When you received that item in the mail, you had to decide whether or not you were going to go to the dealership to see ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-21

Denomination: United Methodist

John Series Part 15 Revelation 6: Man’s Condemnation, John 3:18–21 Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Mar 6, 2022

God sent His Son into the world to save the world, but this does not mean that everyone is automatically saved. In fact, some are condemned and doomed. Jesus reveals man’s condemnation.

John Series PART 15 Revelation 6: Man’s Condemnation, 3:18–21 (3:18–21) Introduction: God sent His Son into the world to save the world, but this does not mean that everyone is automatically saved. In fact, some are condemned and doomed. Jesus reveals man’s condemnation. 1. Who ...read more

Scripture: John 3:18-21

Denomination: Baptist

Seeking Truth Series

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Mar 10, 2022

Part of a Lenten Sermon Series on people in the gospels who seek out Jesus. This week examines Nicodemus and "Seeking Truth."

March 9, 2022 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson John 3:1-21 Seeking Truth Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Our theme this year for our Wednesday evening Lenten services is “Seekers.” Many people in the gospels sought out ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: Lutheran

What Does It Mean To Be Born Again? (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Mar 21, 2022

Diving deep into the most known verse in the Bible, we discover that Jesus came to seek and save.

Now That’s a Good Question: What Does it Mean to Born Again? (Part 2) John 3:9-21 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 3-20-2022 John Who? Do you remember the name Rollen Stewart? You may not remember the name but you may remember him if you see him. [Slide] He was known as ...read more

Scripture: John 3:11-21

Denomination: Baptist

Is God Dead?

Contributed by Mike Lewis on Dec 22, 2022

News of God's death has been greatly exaggerated.

WELCOME & INTRODUCTION NEWS OF GOD’S DEATH I. 1960’s a. Counter-cultural Revolution b. Some saw it as a nostalgic time of good and needed changes while others saw it as the beginning of the decay of a moral society. Social norms about clothing, music, drugs, dress, sexuality, formalities, and ...read more

Scripture: John 3:19-21, Romans 1:29-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ