Sermons on San Juan 4:23:

Leaving The Jar

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 3, 2026

A sermon about coming to Jesus with our pain.

“Leaving the Jar” John 4:4-30, 39-42 Some burdens don’t feel like burdens until the moment we finally set them down. I once visited an elderly woman from the church I was pastoring at the time who lived alone. She kept a small wooden box on her kitchen table. When I asked what was inside, ...read more

Scripture: John 4:5-42

Denomination: United Methodist

The Samaritan Woman At The Well

Contributed by Pastor Butch Woolsey on Mar 4, 2026

FAITH

The Samaritan woman at the well JOHN 4:7-32 This passage from the Gospel of John captures a famous encounter between Jesus and a Samaritan woman at a well. Jesus talking to the Samaritan woman is Breaking All the Rules In these four verses, Jesus does something that, at the time, was considered ...read more

Scripture: John 4:7-32

Christ At The Well And In The Desert: Living Waters

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 5, 2026

Almost instantly we’ll recognize that Moses was neither wise nor forward-looking.

Third Sunday of Lent 2026 Today’s Gospel from St. John is so striking and so long that one could ignore the other readings. That would be short-sighted, because the preparatory lessons really help us to understand better that incident between Jesus and the “woman at the well.” It’s one of those ...read more

Scripture: John 4:5-42

Denomination: Catholic

Drawing Near Through Worship Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 10, 2025

Worship is not just a song, a sound, or a ceremony; it is an intentional act of intimacy with God.

DRAWING NEAR THROUGH WORSHIP By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 4:23-24 Supporting Texts: Psalm 95:6, Hebrews 10:22, 2 Chronicles 5:13-14, Acts 13:2, Exodus 33:9-11 INTRODUCTION: Worship is not just a song, a sound, or a ceremony; it is an intentional act of intimacy with God. From Genesis ...read more

Scripture: John 4:23-24, Psalm 95:6, Hebrews 10:22, 2 Chronicles 5:13-14, Acts 13:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Worship Beyond Walls

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 15, 2025

Worship is more than the songs we sing in church; it is a lifestyle that extends beyond the physical walls of any building.

WORSHIP BEYOND WALLS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 4:20-24 Supporting Texts: Acts 16:25-26, Hebrews 13:15, Romans 12:1-2, Psalm 34:1, Matthew 5:14-16 INTRODUCTION: Worship is more than the songs we sing in church; it is a lifestyle that extends beyond the physical walls of any ...read more

Scripture: John 4:20-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Worship That Attracts Divinity

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 18, 2025

God is not just looking for worship; He is seeking true worshippers—men and women whose hearts are fully yielded to Him.

WORSHIP THAT ATTRACTS DIVINITY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 4:23-24 Supporting Texts: Psalm 22:3, 2 Chronicles 5:13-14, Acts 16:25-26, Psalm 100:1-4 INTRODUCTION: Worship is one of the highest expressions of intimacy with God. It is not merely about singing or the rhythm of music but ...read more

Scripture: John 4:23-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Fire Of Worship

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 18, 2025

The fire of worship ignites God’s presence, consumes flesh, and prepares the atmosphere for divine manifestation.

THE FIRE OF WORSHIP By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Leviticus 6:12-13 Supporting Texts: Romans 12:1, Hebrews 13:15, John 4:23-24, Psalm 50:23, 2 Chronicles 5:13-14 INTRODUCTION: Worship is not just a song; it is a fire that burns from the altar of a surrendered heart. When God instructed ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 6:12-13, Romans 12:1, Hebrews 13:15, John 4:23-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Set Free From Shame: The Story Of The Samaritan Woman Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Encounters with Jesus can transform our lives, freeing us from shame and guilt, and turning us into people who share God's love with others.

Hey guys! Today, I want to share a story from the Bible that has a surprising twist at the end. But before we dive into the story, let's do a quick object lesson that will help us understand the main idea of the message. (Object Lesson: Fill a clear glass with dirty water. Then, pour clean water ...read more

Scripture: John 4:5-42

Topics: Divine Encounters, Jesus Teachings, Biblical Miracles, Spiritual Transformation

The Example Of Christ Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Jesus loved everyone impartially and intentionally, breaking cultural barriers and societal norms. We are called to follow His example and love others in the same way.

Do you remember Jesus' greatest commandment? He told us to love each other just like He loved us. Today, we're going to see how Jesus walked the talk. Let's pray: God, help us to love like You do. Show us how to look past our differences and love everyone, no matter what. Teach us to love like ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-9, John 4:1-42

Topics: Unconditional Love, Purposeful Affection, Impartiality, Intentional Relationships

Guilt And Shame Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Nov 7, 2024

If we are ever to fully recover from Guilt and Shame we must choose the spiritual experience of accepting God’s offer of grace and mercy via Jesus’ actions on our behalf.

We continue our series of escape by looking at another area of ourselves that keeps us from experiencing the freedom Jesus’ coming, suffering, dying and rising offer us. The last couple of weeks we spoke about escaping bad decisions, this week I’d like to explore overcoming the lasting effects of ...read more

Scripture: John 4:4-40, 1 John 1:9, John 8:10-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thirsty Souls Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Sep 8, 2021

Thirsty souls, looking for something more in life, are all around us. And we have the water they seek? Here's how we can make a difference for them and for eternity!

One of the questions I ask, and even ask now, as I near the end of my life, is “So what? So what? In other words, what difference did my life make, for good or for ill? I suspect I’m not alone in asking these questions. I think one of our greatest needs in life is for meaning, for significance, ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-42, John 20:21, Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Bible Church

"Woman At The Well & Living Waters”

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Oct 3, 2021

In October, we’ll be looking at a series of messages to get us ready for our Welcome Back series on Resetting Our Lives. Today’s message looks at the Woman at the Well and the Living Water God provides in this resetting process.

GET READY FOR THE RESET “Woman at the Well & Living Waters” John 4:1-30 Watch at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nskXHSfaD54 With the pandemic and its high mortality rate coupled with a worldwide financial crisis and social upheaval, there seems to be an understanding and agreement among ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-30, John 7:37-39, Revelation 22:1

Denomination: Foursquare

What Wells Are You Drinking From? (Updated Version)

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 19, 2025

A sermon about finding Real Life.

“What Wells are You Drinking From?” John 4:4-18, 25-30, 39-42 She has a history. Things done and some left undone, some good some not so good. Guilts and regrets. Fears. Wounds and sorrows. And secrets too. Most commentaries and interpretations down through the ages take it for ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-42

Denomination: United Methodist

No Mountain High Enough Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 26, 2024

Jesus says, “I offer fulfillment. I will give you such a lasting, inner joy that you will willingly take persecution for being associated with my name.” This is eternal fulfillment that is rugged enough to handle anything thrown at it.

Memorial Day Of all the rich blessings we have from being Americans, the choicest of them is freedom of religion. I am grateful that no religion is established in America as the preferred and every citizen’s right to practice their religion is allowed. Because evil is so evil, we need men and ...read more

Scripture: John 4:7-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Heart Of Worship

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on May 28, 2024

As the heart is critical to the human life cycle, so also is worship essential to pleasing God. What is the state of your heart in the place of worship?

TEXT: John 4:23-24 "Yet a time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in the Spirit and in truth, for they are the kind of worshipers the Father seeks. God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in the Spirit and in truth.” WHAT IS WORSHIP? Worship is ...read more

Scripture: John 4:23-24, Psalm 24:3-4

Denomination: Pentecostal