Sermons on San Juan 3:6:

Nic At Night Series

Contributed by Chris Kelly on Jul 31, 2010

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to spend some one-on-one time with Jesus in the flesh? I have! Nicodemus got that chance.

Nic at Night Series: One on One with the Master January 24, 2009 One of the best ways to get to know someone is to spend time with them. This year, we’re wanting to get to know Jesus better, so for the next few weeks, we’re going to spend some time studying 3 people who spend personal ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: Wesleyan

Think Sailing Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 8, 2011

In our Scripture today, Jesus is talking about being born again and the necessity of the Holy Spirit in your life. Paul was passing through Ephesus and he met these people who claimed to be believers. Well, the test to being a believer according to Jesus

Breathe: Think Sailing John 3:5-8 Dr. J. Henry Jowett, an English preacher, was talking to an old salt about sailing a ship and he asked him, "Will you explain to me the phenomenon of the wind?" The seaman replied, "I don’t know what you mean, sir." Jowett persisted, "Well, how do you ...read more

Scripture: John 3:5-8

Denomination: Methodist

Saved? Or Born Again? Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 23, 2011

Is there a difference between saying one is saved and saying one is born again?

“There was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews. This man came to Jesus by night and said to him, ‘Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher come from God, for no one can do these signs that you do unless God is with him.’ Jesus answered him, ‘Truly, truly, I say to you, unless ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Introduction To 3:16 Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 30, 2011

Introduction to the Sermon series on John 3:16

Note: I used Preachers Sermon and Outline Bible book on John for notes and research. Title: Unless You are Born Again Theme: Text: Joh 3:1-21 Introduction Views of the Gospels Matthew – Jesus Messiah Mark – Jesus Servant Luke – Jesus Son of Man John – Jesus Son of God People sometimes say that ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: Church Of God

Living In The Kingdom Of God

Contributed by Tony Abram on Oct 31, 2011

We list five steps into living in the Kingdom of God. It is a good outline to receiving Salvation from our Lord Jesus Christ.

Living in the Kingdom of God John 3:1-8 (KJV) 1 There was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews: 2 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 ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-8

How Can A Man Be Born When He Is Old Series

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Nov 3, 2011

A sermon about the orginal Nic at Night

“How can a man be born when he is old?” I. THE MAN CONFRONTED WITH BEING BORN AGAIN (1) II. THE MUST COMMANDING THE BEING BORN AGAIN (3,5,7) III. THE MYSTERY CONTEMPLATED ABOUT BEING BORN AGAIN (4) IV. THE MEANS CLARIFIED REGARDING BEING BORN AGAIN (5) ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Article 20 The Gospel And Its Influence Series

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Jan 24, 2010

This sermon uses John 3:1-15 To unopack the gospel and its influence to bring about new life in the heart and life of the unregenerate.

ARTICLE 20 . THE GOSPEL AND ITS INFLUENCE 1. THE COVENANT OF WORKS BEING BROKEN BY SIN, AND MADE UNPROFITABLE FOR LIFE,(USELESS FOR GIVING LIFE) GOD WAS PLEASED TO PROMISE CHRIST, THE SEED OF THE WOMAN(1), AS THE MEANS OF CALLING THE ELECT AND BRINGING TO LIFE WITHIN THEM FAITH AND REPENTANCE (2). ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Seemingly Insignificant

Contributed by Johnny Knight on Jan 27, 2010

Have you ever felt like giving up? Have you ever wondered, even in what you try to do for God, whether it is doing any good? Let God be the judge of that!

SEEMINGLY INSIGNIFICANT Text: John 3:1-16 Were so programmed to think BIG that many times we miss the power of SMALL! The powerful third chapter of the Gospel of John is the story of a conversation Jesus has with ONE man. Turn to the very next chapter the great truth Jesus discusses with ONE woman ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Born Old

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 29, 2010

To experience new life, even in the senior years, means using old knowledge to gain new knowledge; to set aside pride in order to learn; and to be fully open to Christ.

We had been talking about a mutual friend. We had laughed a little at how rigid he was, how staid. We had commented that he didn’t like change; he could easily be "all shook up" when something didn’t go his way. I asked the other person in this conversation, "How long have you known John? Has he ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

I Do Part 3 - The Engagement Series

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Jan 31, 2010

The third part of the "I Do" sermon series focusing on remaining committed even in the face of great opposition.

John 3:1-8 NIV John 3:1 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 3:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

You Must Be Born Again - Re-Gene-Ration

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Feb 5, 2010

Except a man be born of the water and the spirit he cannot see the kingdom of God.

“You must be Born Again” “Re-GENE-ration” By District Elder M.L. Maughmer, Jr. John 3:1-8 Opening: - Today I want to take you to hear a conversation between Jesus and a man by the name of Nicodemus. On the other week we went on a journey to hell. We learned that hell is a real place. Hell is ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-8

Denomination: Apostolic

If I Only Had One Shot

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Feb 10, 2010

SOMETIMES WE ONLY HAVE ONE SHOT TO PRESENT THE GOSPEL. WHAT DO WE SAY?

IF I ONLY HAD ONE SHOT JOHN 3:1-19 INTRODUCTION: A PASTOR ONCE RECEIVED A CALL TO VISIT A DYING WOMAN IN A HOSPITAL ICU ROOM. ON ARRIVING AT THE HOSPITAL HE WAS TOLD BY THE DOCTOR THAT HE ONLY HAD TWO MINUTES TO SPEAK WITH THE WOMAN. IT WAS SUCH A SHORT TIME, CERTAINLY NOT ENOUGH TIME TO HAVE ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

You Must Be Born Again

Contributed by Asun Delong on Feb 22, 2010

[Jesus] addressed [Nicodemus] to [teach] him that [he must be born again to enter the kingdom of heaven].

Introduction: One of the greatest tragedies in religion today is that many church members, including religious leaders, do not know how to get to heaven, even though the Bible plainly tells us. Need: Man is dead in sin and is in the need of a spiritual birth. Textual Idea statement: [Jesus] ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-13

Denomination: *other

Key Words In The Christian Life - Regeneration Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 29, 2010

Key Words in the Christian Life - Regeneration (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: John chapter 3 verses 1-9. Ill: The Power of Bible Words: • In 1924 Adolf Hitler started writing his book Mein Kampf, • Which means "My Struggle." • Some people ignored the book, and some laughed at it, • But for every word in Mein Kampf, 125 people ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-9

Denomination: Brethren

A Fresh Start

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 30, 2010

Fresh starts as persons or churches do not come just out of guilt, nor out of blame, but out of a radical rebirth

Bethesda First Baptist Church, Bethesda, MD, Sept. 5, 2004 Everybody needs, from time to time, a fresh start. No matter who you are, no matter where you have been, no matter what you have done, sometimes you just need a fresh start. Trying to fix things the way they are doesn’t work; there ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-16

Denomination: Baptist