Sermons on San Juan 3:16:

The Gospel In A Nutshell

Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Apr 1, 2007

Modern Parable of the importance of Sharing the Good news of Jesus Christ with those who are lost.

Introduction: One Friday afternoon, after a long day at the office you are driving home and you turn the radio on. You hear about a little village in India where a few villagers died suddenly from some kind of mysterious flu. You don’t think much about it, but on Sunday, coming home from church, ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Living Message Of Hope

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Apr 4, 2007

The message is clear! God’s love is revealed in this text for all to understand.

John 3:16 The Living Message of Hope There are all type of messages. Some are crystal clear while others are, say, a little muddy or murky. Here are a few of my favorites: Introduction – Answering Machine Message These are actual answering machine answers recorded and verified by the ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Giving To The Lord

Contributed by Phil Dyar on Apr 13, 2007

SOME THINGS WE SHOULD GIVE TO THE LORD IF WE ARE SAVED, WHY BECAUSE GOD GAVE HIS BEST, HIS ONLY SON JESUS.

TITLE GIVING TO THE LORD TEXT JOHN 3:16 LET ME SHARE A ILLUSTRATION BEFORE I PREACH,, (HOW FOOTBALL IS RELATIVE TO CHURCH) 1.QUATERBACK SNEAK--CHURCH MEMBERS QUIETLY LEAVING DURING THE CLOSING HYMN. 2.DRAW PLAY-- WHAT MANY KIDS DO WITH THE ORDER OF SERVICE DURING WORSHIP. 3.HALF TIME--- THE ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Who Raised The Bar?

Contributed by Randy Wood on Apr 14, 2007

Do you ever get tired of people who say "their way" is "The way"?

WHO RAISED THE BAR? JOHN 3:1-16 1 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 with you." 3 ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Eternal Life Is - Christ's Life!"

Contributed by Bruce Willis on Apr 19, 2007

This sermon explains the truth about eternal life, gives the believer assurance of eternal life and at the same time presents the gospel to the unbeliever from the Exchanged Life perspective of Christian truth.

I. The Introduction How many of you have seen the sad, saga of Anna Nicole Smith’s life, death and hopeful burial broadcast across the news for the past two weeks? The saddest thing is, there seems to be no hint of eternal life in anything that’s been broadcast. However, God’s original purpose ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

I Am A Whosoever

Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Apr 22, 2007

A quick look at the word "Whosoever" and is application to our Salvation.

I am a Whosoever John 3:13-21 Introduction; Whosoever is used throughout the New Testament 93 times, and implies anyone and everyone. You are an anyone, I am an anyone, it is an all-inclusive term, and leaves no one out. Anyone and everyone that hears come, anyone and everyone that thirsts come, ...read more

Scripture: John 3:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

Becoming A Christian--How Could I Start? Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 22, 2007

How do I come to Jesus once I realize my need? What steps do I take? Where does faith come into the process? How do I respond?

April, 2007 Series: What is Christianity #2 Becoming a Christian--How Could I Start? John 3:1-21 INTRODUCTION: Nicodemus came to see Jesus at night because he didn’t want his colleagues to know that he was investigating the claims of Jesus. Although he was a Pharisee, he was searching; and ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: Methodist

The Unconquerable Love Of God

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Apr 24, 2007

God’s love is unconquerable. He reveals it through the intensity, integrity, and ingenuity of his love.

John 3:16 The Unconquerable Love of God Introduction - Listening Well Leads to Success Erik Weihenmayer is blind, yet on May 25, 2001, he reached the peak of Mt. Everest. Suffering from a degenerative eye disease, he lost his sight when he was 13, but that didn’t stop him. On a mountain where 90 ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Funeral Sermon

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Nov 9, 2006

Sharing hope in a time of apparent tragedy, through the love of God displayed in the death of the Lord Jesus Christ for us. [This is as shared at the funeral service - names ommitted].

SCRIPTURE READING: JOHN 3:16 – 21 [NIV] {Chosen by R. B.} 16 “For God so loved the world that he gave His only begotten Son that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life. 17 For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through Him. ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Nic At Night

Contributed by Lee Henry on Nov 15, 2006

Nicodemus met Jesus at night and his life was changed forever. Our life will be changed too when we come face to face with Jesus.

Nic at Night John 3:1-21 Intro: Jesus had performed the miracle at Cana and his disciples believed in him. He followed this sign with others as he goes to Jerusalem for the passover. Many believed including many of the Pharisees. Nicodemus seems to have been one of them. Nicodemus was a ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Born Again

Contributed by Ed Wood on Nov 17, 2006

A message about the New Birth as Jesus confronted Nicodemus.

BORN AGAIN John 3:1-21 INTRO: Charles Colson emerged as a prominent figure of the Watergate scandal. He served as counsel to the president for Richard Nixon. Colson wanted power, and he was willing to do ruthless things to get that power. His actions sent him to prison, and in prison he realized ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

La Red Series

Contributed by Wilbur Madera Rivas on Nov 17, 2006

Una herramienta para presentar el evangelio

La Red Juan 3:16 Intro. No todos hemos ido a pescar alguna vez. No a todos nos gusta pescar. Quizá no nos gusta porque pensamos que el mar es peligroso; nos mareamos con facilidad cuando estamos en un barco; no nos gusta el olor del pescado; no tenemos paciencia para esperar que capturemos unos ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Meaning Of Christmas: Love Series

Contributed by Doug Warren on Nov 25, 2006

#1 in series leading up to Christmas. Deals with God’s love: the origin, objects, operation, and outcome of God’s love. Simple sermon for seekers.

Intro: 5 am...day after Thanksgiving, shoppers pushing, shoving, trampling over one another to get bargains on merchandise. Cashiers cursed by customers because they made a mistake, moms yelling at kids, kids crying because they’re tired, dads stressed out seeing bills forthcoming. Conceal your ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

A Love Letter

Contributed by Bruce Ferris on Aug 19, 2005

Each thought in John 3:16 is a rich vein of gold waiting to be unearthed by "WHOEVER" is willing to dig.

A Love Letter “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life…John 3:16.” Each thought in this verse is a rich vein of gold waiting to be unearthed by "WHOEVER" is willing to dig. The hardened ground of our ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Biblical Christianity: Transformation Theology Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Aug 22, 2005

This is the fourth of a 4 part series comparing the early church of Acts 1-5 to today. This message looks at the idea of transformation through being "born again".

Biblical Christianity Pt 4 ¡V Transformation Theology John 3:1-21 Over the last three weeks we have been looking at the early church as described in the book of Acts. I won¡¦t take time to read those passages again but I encourage you to read them Acts 2-5. It¡¦s clear in these passages that ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: *other