Sermons on San Juan 3:17:

We Believe (3:16, Part 4) Series

Contributed by Steve Miller on Mar 9, 2008

The only thing we bring to salvation is simply “We Believe.” Why don’t some believe? 1)Some people know, but don’t believe, and 2)Some people won’t believe because they don’t want to know. ..excellent illustration about our helplessness/God’s strength

Message developed as part of series inspired by Max Lucado’s book 3:16, Numbers of Hope, study guide materials, and his sermon series by the same title. Scripture: John 3:11-21; John 20:19, 24-25 Title: We Believe Series: 3:16 (part 4) Author: Steve Miller Introduction I hope that you’ve ...read more

Scripture: John 3:11-21

Denomination: *other

The Gospel In A Nutshell

Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Mar 10, 2008

This sermon is a Narrative which compares keeping the good news of the gospel to ourselves with that of keeping the cure for a deadly disease a secret. It also emphasizes the great sacrifice Jesus made for us.

Title: The Gospel in a nutshell Text: John 3:1-18 Date: 11/12/2000 Location: Sulphur Spring Baptist Church 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 ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Even An Old Man Can

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Mar 15, 2008

There remains for all of us, Jewish believers, Christians and Muslims only one name under heaven by which we can be saved. Jesus Christ. Do you need to take your spiritual life into the garage for an overhaul?

Even an Old Man Can I know many of you have heard this passage many, many times and can probably quote it to me. But before you all take a mental holiday I want to try to present this passage with a new perspective that may interest you. Easter is a time when we think about the sacrifice, ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Passion Of The Christ Movie

Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 17, 2008

Why we should not watch the movie, how to discover the true passion of the Christ

Facts and figures re Mel Gibson’s ’Passion’ movie 12 years ago he started thinking about it 1774-1824- German nun’s life $25-$30 million of his own money $48m- box office gross by day three 48- Mel Gibson’s age 38053 page views of discussion site since January $27.99 xtra large Nail pendant 124- ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

Creatures That Scurry From The Light Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Mar 18, 2008

God’s love gave his son and leaves his church to model and multiply his message.

Introduction Sermon #7 in a Series on the Gospel of John One Thursday the mailman delivered an unusual item from the Northend Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Seattle, Washington. An announcement card (show sample) listed the special things which would be done for everyone who attended church ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Libres De Condenación Series

Contributed by Wilbur Madera Rivas on Mar 25, 2008

Él fue condenado para que fuéramos perdonados

Libres de Condenación Intro: El 10 de mayo de 1994 fue ejecutado John Wayne Gacy habiendo sido condenado por 33 asesinatos. Gacy aparentemente vivía una vida normal. Era un próspero empresario de la industria de la construcción. En las fiestas infantiles se vestía de payaso para divertir a los ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Why Did Jesus Have To Die?

Contributed by Richard Gaston on Mar 29, 2008

This sermon explains why only Jesus could have paid the price for us and why He just could’nt have died any old way or time.

Why did Jesus have to die? John 3:16 - 17 For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. 17 For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved. ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unasked Questions Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Apr 11, 2008

This is the 4th sermon in a series of messages taken from John’s gospel. From Jesus’ conversation with Nicodemus, we notice unasked questions Jesus answered.

John’s Gospel #4 Unasked Questions CHCC: January 27, 2008 John 3:1-21 INTRODUCTION: VIDEO John 3:16 is the central truth of life captured in 25 simple words. Jesus made this statement to a man who came to see Him late one night. Look at the beginning of John chapter 3: Now there was a man ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Am Thankful For The Love And Word Of God!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Apr 17, 2008

I Am Thankful For The Love and Word of God! WE NEED TO TELL THE WORLD THAT IT IS GOD THE FATHER WHO LOVES US (John 3:16 KJV) For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everla

I Am Thankful For The Love and Word of God! 1.WE NEED TO TELL THE WORLD THAT IT IS GOD THE FATHER WHO LOVES US (John 3:16 KJV) For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. (1 John 4:19 KJV) We love ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-17

God's Love At Christmas

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 15, 2008

Experience God’s profound love this Christmas

December 23, 2007 John 3:16-17 A couple of years ago on America’s Funniest Home Videos, a young boy was shown on Christmas morning. He came down to see a large present beside the tree and ran over to tear it open to see what was inside. The paper went flying and suddenly he broke into a dance and ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

Divine Directives For Our Lives Each Day And Year Of Our Christian Lives!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Jan 29, 2008

The greatest news of this year is not the war is ended, wall street is up, the soldiers are coming home or medical science has found the cure for HIV AIDS or some other debilitating disease, or who wan the election. The glorious news came by way of the Ap

DIVINE DIRECTIVES FOR OUR LIVES EACH DAY AND YEAR OF OUR CHRISTIAN LIVES! The greatest news of this year is not the war is ended, wall street is up, the soldiers are coming home or medical science has found the cure for HIV AIDS or some other debilitating disease, or who wan the election. The ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-18

Salvation Series

Contributed by Mike Cleveland on Feb 4, 2008

This is an overview of John chapter 3 the chapter, highlighting the requirement, the method and the results of salvation.

Salvation - John 3:1-17 William Dixon lived in England. He was a widower who had lost both his wife and his only son. One day he saw that the house of one of his neighbors was on fire. Although the elderly owner had been rescued, her orphaned grandson was still trapped in the fire. William Dixon ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Heaven And Hell Investigation: Who? Series

Contributed by Mike Rexroat on Nov 5, 2007

An investigation into heaven and hell...answering the questions of who, what, where, when, why, and how.

Ok, I would like to ask everyone to look up here and take a look at the hat again...remember what we said last week...we are doing an investigation in this series...we are after the truth...and we are seeking the truth on heaven and hell. Again I’m going to remind you of the basic questions that ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why I Am Thankful To God

Contributed by Kevin Burden on Nov 21, 2007

Reason why I am thankful to God

Pastor Kevin Burden Carter Creek Baptist Church For Wednesday, November 21, 2007 #1. I Am Thankful that even though I ignored and mocked God for 21 years, He still loved me and sought me. • For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

"Life" Time!

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Nov 24, 2007

Philip Yancey wrote about trying to explain a life of spiritual ecstasy to a person who spends all day taking care of a cranky, bedwetting Alzheimer’s parent. There’s gotta’ be more to life.

Play a clip of Stacie Orrico’s music video, "More to Life" – fade after second line LIFE. The word conjures up a flood of ideas. Marilyn Meberb pushes the buttons of our first reaction to the word LIFE. “Cornered. Boxed in. On our last leg. In a pickle. Between a rock and a hard place. Sitting on ...read more

Scripture: John 3:13-17

Denomination: Salvation Army