Sermons on San Juan 3:5:

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

Born Again

Contributed by Brian Chavarria on May 26, 2003

What it means to be born again

I. To become a TRUE Christian One must be born again. 1. John 3:1-7 a. We must be born of the water and the Spirit. This water is not speaking of water baptism but of the Word of God (1 Pet. 1:23; James 1:18; 1 Cor. 4:15; Eph. 5:25-27). b. There is only ONE avenue into heaven ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-7

What It Means To Be Born Again

Contributed by Joe Nordyke on May 28, 2003

So many people clam to be born again, but do they really know what it means

What it means to be born again John 3:1-7 There was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews. The same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God, for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God be with him. Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Recreation: Spirit And Union Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 30, 2003

It is the Spirit who recreates us. Salvation is more than about being declared "not guilty", it is about new life brought by the Spirit

ReCreation: Spirit and Union. Series: The Holy Who? Jn 3:1-8 May 18, 2003 Intro: Yesterday I had the opportunity to officiate in the marriage ceremony of Lisa Thompson and David Nadon – to celebrate their love and witness the exchange of their vows. Genesis 2:21-24 tells us, “the LORD God ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Wind Of The Spirit

Contributed by Ian Johnson on Jun 12, 2003

ANy one brought up in the Jewish tradition knows its natural to compare the Spirt with the wind. Jesus used a ready illistration the night he spoke to Nicodemus.

John 3:8 Just as you can hear the wind but can’t tell where it comes from or where it is going, so you can’t explain how people are born of the Spirit.” For anyone brought up in the Jeswish tradition it is natural to compare the Spirit with the wind. Ruach can mean 1) Wind: The desert wind ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

What It Means To Be Baptized

Contributed by Robert Baker on Jun 15, 2003

The Holy Trinity, series B. A description of the transforming effects of baptism both for infants and adults.

Trinity2003 “What it Means to be Baptized” John 3:1-17 June 15, 2003 © 2003, Rev. Robert C. Baker, Redeemer Lutheran Church, Vero Beach, Florida You know, there are probably a thousand opinions about what it means to be baptized. Some, like our Baptist brothers and sisters, view baptism simply ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Burrs In Our Saddle Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jul 2, 2003

The third message in a series looking at what keeps us from really dreaming great things for God.

“Burrs in Our Saddle” Are You an Old Dog? INTRODUCTION: It is amazing to me the lengths a horse will go to removing, or trying to remove a burr under its saddle. The burr, as small as it is, is a source of great discomfort. That burr causes major discomfort to the horse. Discomfort to the point ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-7, Matthew 14:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Benefits Of Water Baptism

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Jan 23, 2003

This is an examination of the various spiritual blessings that the New Testament associates with water baptism. In addition, we consider how the early Church viewed this rite.

In the ’Great Commission’, Jesus instructed His apostles to make disciples of all the nations "baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit." Why did our Lord emphasize the need for baptism? What ’benefits’ does the person receive when they are baptized? We wish to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20, John 3:3-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

New Birth - Metamorphosis Series

Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Nov 10, 2002

Christianity is not turning over a new leaf, or simply being a better person. Christian’s are created not made in a supernatural new birth.

Characteristics of Christianity pt 1: Metamorphosis And there was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews. 2 He came to Jesus by night and said to Him, Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher come from God; for no man can do these miracles which you do unless God is with him. 3 ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-9, 2 Corinthians 5:17-21

Denomination: Baptist

God's Greatest Gift

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Nov 11, 2002

Understanding the John 3:16 story

What’s the best gift you’ve ever given someone? Hear about God’s greatest gift. Boy chasing skunk on the Grand Canyon Good news so incredible that we can’t believe it - eternal life so beyond us that we are like that boy. Nicodemus was at the top of the pyramid of the Israelite society. He had ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Entering The Kingdom Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jun 29, 2006

We change our citizenship to the kingdom of God through confession, repentance, faith, receiving, going public, and following Jesus.

The Secret Message of Jesus June 25, 2006 Entering the Kingdom John 3:1-21 I’ve been speaking over this last month about Jesus’ message – the Message about the Kingdom of God. Jesus taught us that the Kingdom of God is not something that will only happen in the future, but the Kingdom is ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: *other

Christ As The Judge In The Teachings Of John Part 1 Series

Contributed by George Barton on Aug 2, 2006

Describes from the writings of John the various terms John uses to describe Christ as the Judge.

CHRIST AS THE JUDGE IN THE TEACHINGS OF JOHN. PART 1 INTRODUCTION. How many of you have enjoyed watching T.V. serials or dramas in which there is a courtroom scene? Which ones have you enjoyed the most. How many of you have been in a court lately? What were you? A spectator? A guilty defendant? ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Christ As The Judge In The Teachings Of John Part 2 Series

Contributed by George Barton on Aug 2, 2006

Continues the description of Christ as the Judge in the teachings of John and gives practical implications.

CHRIST AS THE JUDGE IN THE TEACHINGS OF JOHN PART 2 V. HE IS COMING AGAIN A SECOND TIME FOR JUDGMENT. Even Christians may think that He delays His coming (Rev. 6:10), but He will surely come quickly (Rev. 22:16-21). (Rev 6:10 NIV) They called out in a loud voice, "How long, Sovereign ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Old Testament Trinity

Contributed by William Mouser on Aug 2, 2006

Though the OT alone might not generate the doctrine of the Trinity, in the light of the NT, the Trinity is easy to see in various OT passages.

Homily for Trinity Sunday Psalm 93, Exodus 3:1-6, Romans 8:12-17, John 3:1-16 The Old Testament Trinity Several years ago, my wife and I were in a liberal Lutheran church on Trinity Sunday. We arrived at the end of what they billed as their traditional service, which appeared to us to be a ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-16

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

You Must Be Born Again Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Sep 12, 2006

Jesus gives Nicodemus three important facts about being born again.

A Study of the Book of John “That You May Believe” Sermon # 8 “You Must Be Born Again” John 3:1-13 What would you say if I were to ask you this morning, “Give one good reason why you should go to Heaven?” The ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-13

Denomination: Baptist