Sermons on San Juan 4:23:

The Well Within Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 25, 2021

Jesus offers her a chance to be a part of a family where she will be loved permanently. Her wells kept running dry, but Jesus offers her a well that will never run dry.

Keith Miller in his book The Scent Of Love tells of the young intern who was brilliant and competitive, and wanted to get his hands on the toughest cases that came into the hospital. One day a man was brought in very sick. His temperature was high, his blood count was down, and his fluids were ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-26

The Problems In Evangelism Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 25, 2021

Problems are not always barriers to evangelism, but are often the reason there is an opportunity for evangelism. We need to stop seeing problems as only problems, and see them as opportunities.

James McGinley had a woman come forward in one of his meetings, and he took her into the counseling room and shared the Gospel with her, and then he prayed. She then asked him what he thought about a Protestant marrying a Catholic. He said it can often be very difficult for both, and he asked her ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-26

One Is Enough Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 25, 2021

"O for a thousand tongues to sing my great redeemer's praise," we sing, but the fact is, God only gave us one tongue because one is enough.

It is hard to believe, but one man determined how we as Americans pronounce and spell words. When we began as a new and independent nation, Noah Webster thought is was only right that we stop be a copy of the English, and develop our own original ways of spelling words. Andrew Jackson said, ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-30

The God Who We Worship

Contributed by Mike Bryant on Mar 26, 2021

God is worthy of worship because of His nature. This sermon considers how various aspects of God's nature should shape our worship of Him, lest it become meaningless with repetition.

I. In the novel “The American” by Henry James, Count Valentin remarks to Newman about some of the terrible things Newman has endured. “You’ve spent some awful, some deadly days, and you’ve done some extremely disagreeable things: you’ve shoveled sand, as a boy, for supper, and you’ve eaten cat in a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:23, 1 John 3:2-3, Revelation 4:11, Hebrews 10:22-27, Acts 2:42-47, Isaiah 1:10-17, John 4:23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"the Samaratin Woman: Breaking Down Barriers For The Kingdom Of God" (Message 9 In 2021 Series On Gospel Of John) Series

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Mar 31, 2021

In this message we find the account of Jesus meeting a Samaratin Woman at Jacob's well in Sychar. Jesus broke down barriers of the sexes, as well as national hatred by bringing the message of the Kingdom of God to her and the people of her town.

“BREAKING DOWN BARRIERS FOR THE KINGDOM OF GOD (Sermon Nine in 2021 series on Gospel of John) John 4:1-42 Greenmount and O’Leary Churches of Christ March 15, 2021 Video Link: https://youtu.be/DCQKExvdu7U INTRODUCTION: 1.) As the popularity of Jesus increased, the Pharisees heard Jesus was ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-42, Jeremiah 2:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Biblical Church Gathering

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jun 16, 2020

The Church was born on the day of Pentecost. What were the gatherings to be like. Should the be like the gatherings that took place in the Jewish Synagogues and the Temple or were they to be something different?

How Should the Church Worship? Today we will be reading from John 4:7-26 Last Sunday was Pentecost Sunday. Pentecost literally means 50 or the 50th. On that 50th day Jews from all over the known world were coming into Jerusalem for the Festival of the First Fruits which celebrated the beginning ...read more

Scripture: John 4:7-26

Denomination: Nazarene

I Am Who I Am: Discovering Jesus Series

Contributed by Kory Labbe on Jun 19, 2020

This series looks at the I am statements of Jesus in the book of John. Discover the character of Jesus

I am really excited as we start this new series. In the gospel of John, Jesus makes numerous I am statements throughout the book, as we go through this series, we will look at the meaning of each statement as we learn more about the character of our savior and Lord. In the Bible, both Old and New ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Women Of Faith Sermon V: Woman At The Well: Thirst-Quenching Faith Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jun 24, 2020

When a way of life conforms to worldly standards, thereby destroying one's family as well as oneself, it's time to quit pretending everything's okay and to get right with God via a spiritual encounter with God's Son the Savior.

THE WOMAN AT THE WELL: THIRST-QUENCHING FAITH The Festival of Mardi Gras held in the Crescent City each year brings out the worst in partygoers who wear masks to conceal their identity. The mask we are told emboldens many revelers to do what they ...read more

Scripture: John 4:10-30

The Message Of The Samaritan For Today's Evangelism

Contributed by Patrick Usifo on Jul 13, 2020

Believers are called by God to engage in the reconciliatory of the works of the Lord and not promote our style of worship and every other thing that turns from the truth.

Once I heard words from a wise pastor that still evoke awe in my heart even as the time eclipses like a winding clock. In fact, all believers can attest to the instance of the truth of the scripture coming alive unexpectedly like a stream bursting forth. It simply means there is a possibility of ...read more

Scripture: John 4:5-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Let Jesus Meet Your Needs

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 18, 2019

Let Jesus meet your need... 1. for a friend (vs. 4-10; 15-18). 2. for forgiveness (vs. 10-18). 3. for fulfillment (vs. 19-26). 4. for a fresh start (vs. 25-29).

Let Jesus Meet Your Needs The Gospel of John John 4:1-29 (Reading vs. 1-14) Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - July 20, 2016 (Revised July 18, 2019) *One day years ago, I was driving up Hwy 165 with Becky and Eric. She was about 15, and he was about 12. As we drove by, we noticed ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-29

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Worship

Contributed by David Long on Aug 1, 2019

As we sing, pray, and give, it must be done according to God’s instructions. So, what does that look like? What is the proper way to worship God?

According to the dictionary, Worship is: NOUN: The feeling or expression of reverence and adoration for a deity. VERB: Show reverence and adoration for (particularly a deity); honor with religious rites. There is a lot of confusion in the religious world today concerning worship. There are more ...read more

Scripture: John 4:19-24

Turning Religious Reluctance-13

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 13, 2019

13 of ? Jesus bore witness of His Messianic identity to a reluctant but religious woman. God’s people bear witness of Jesus’ identity to reluctant religious people. What does it take to turn that religious reluctancy around? Turning religious reluctance to God requires...

TURNING RELIGIOUS RELUCTANCE-XIII—John 4:1-42(:21-27, 31-38) Turning the Religious Lost Attention: One of my uncles confessed to me that when he was a much younger man, he once tried to see how much oil was in his oil can by striking a match & holding it just inside the spout of the can so it ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-42, John 4:27-38

Denomination: Baptist

Anointed To Witness And Serve - Week 4 - The Language Of Heaven Series

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Aug 20, 2019

The language of Heaven is one of the facets of the sacred secret of God that was revealed at Pentecost.

“Yet a time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for they are the kind of worshipers the Father seeks. God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in spirit and in truth.” (Jn 4:23-24 NIV) Jesus said that those who believe in Him ...read more

Scripture: John 4:23-24, Mark 16:17, Acts 2:4, 1 Corinthians 14:2, Acts 13:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Established In Worship

Contributed by Imelda Mesa on Apr 29, 2019

When we were treated unjustly and suffered injustice, our natural response is to protect ourselves from more hurt.

I AM GRATEFUL TO WORSHIP THE LORD WITH YOU ALL THIS MORNING. THERE’S A STORY I WANT TO TELL YOU WHICH I BELIEVE WILL BLESS YOUR HEART. YOU’LL FIND THAT SOME OF THE HIGHLIGHTS OF THIS STORY IS QUITE COMMON AND FAMILIAR. SO, ARE YOU READY? There was a woman who lived at that time when women were ...read more

Scripture: John 4:21-26

Denomination: Foursquare

Turning Religious Reluctance-12

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 30, 2019

12 of ? Jesus bore witness of His Messianic identity to a reluctant but religious woman. God’s people bear witness of Jesus’ identity to reluctant religious people. What does it take to turn that religious reluctancy around? Turning religious reluctance to God requires...

TURNING RELIGIOUS RELUCTANCE-XII—John 4:1-42 Turning the Religious Lost Attention: Crossing The Road: There's a man trying to cross the street. As he steps off the curb a car comes screaming around the corner & heads straight for him. The man walks faster, trying to hurry across the ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-42

Denomination: Baptist