Sermons on San Juan 4:20:

Face To Face With Jesus Series

Contributed by Clay Hallmark on Mar 14, 2006

Message # 2 in a series focusing on the Mission of Jesus to say and to show people, "Your Life Matters."

Message # 2: “Coming Face to Face with Jesus” John 4:1-26; 39-42 Introduction: Ted Stallard’s story This morning, I want to tell you the story of Ted Stallard. A young man who was turned off by school. Very sloppy in appearance. Expressionless. Unattractive. Slow. Often times he would simply sit ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

A Big Gospel Heart Series

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Apr 17, 2005

We are accepted by God because of what Christ Jesus did for us on the cross. We are called, in turn, to extend that acceptance and welcome to all those from all over the world who fill our community.

A Big Gospel Heart One Sunday a children’s program leader noticed a little girl standing outside the room, looking in with great eagerness at the fun the other children were having. The leader went outside and invited the little girl inside. "They’ll all laugh at me." "Why do you think that ...read more

Scripture: John 4:4-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Developing "Harvest Eyes"

Contributed by Randy Chestnut on Apr 20, 2005

A message to challenge American Christians to change the way we see our country (USA), our church and ourselves.

We have all had the experience of reading our Bible and having a verse, a phrase or even a word leap off the page and grab our spirit. When that happens, the Lord is obviously trying to tell us something. Recently, I have had that experience while studying, John 4. In verse 4, we read “But He ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-38

Denomination: Baptist

How Do We Worship Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Apr 21, 2005

Second in a series on worship, now that worship is defined as humbling yourself before God spiritually and physically, is there a certain way we should worship? Answers to follow

INTRO: A divine rest stop for Jesus designed to be a divine appointment with a Samaritan woman. I. Worship with a right heart (in spirit) A) Relationship required 1) Samaritans didn’t know God a) ritual not based on relationship -- idol, dove, fire… b) In words they professed God, but ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

If Jesus Came Through The Roof Would You Be Ready?

Contributed by Ken Durham on Apr 22, 2005

The good news of Jesus Christ is for all, and are you ready?

IF JESUS CAME THROUGH THE ROOF WOULD YOU BE READY? JOHN 4: 7 ~ 26 1. Introduction Looking back at the messages I have shared with various congregations, I realise that I have often talked about the Samaritan lady. I believe this woman has a lot to say to us. When sharing this passage with one ...read more

Scripture: John 4:7-26

Traditional Or Contemporary! Which Is Right? Series

Contributed by Stan Rodda on Oct 19, 2004

A sermon designed to show the listener that worship isn’t a style, it’s a lifestyle.

Traditional or Contemporary! Which is right? Mike Croel @ restaurant Awe and Joy Worship- presence of God Misunderstand what worship really is! Say it with me- “Worship has nothing to do with music!” Worship Wars Methodology v. Theology We have forgotten the definition of worship So we ...read more

Scripture: John 4:20-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Being A True Worshipper Series

Contributed by Paul Carlson on Oct 26, 2004

God has specific requirements for acceptable worship.

Being a True Worshipper John 4:20-26 FCF: We are all created with a propensity to worship. Proposition: Because acceptable worship is through Christ, we must worship Him in spirit and truth. Scripture Introduction: We were created to worship God, yet we often spend more time each week in ...read more

Scripture: John 4:20-26

Denomination: Baptist

Worship

Contributed by Jimmy Stewart on Nov 10, 2004

We need to figure out what the Bible declares is true worship, and start presenting THAT to God!

Worship John 4 If we were honest, we would agree that the modern church world is in a bit of dissaray when it comes to the definition of true worship. The fact is, what many Christians, and many churches are presenting to God as worship is really not worship at all. Many times it’s nothing more ...read more

Scripture: John 4:19-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

"The Well Is Deep..." By Dr. Winson Butler

Contributed by Winson Butler on Nov 16, 2004

Remember, if you try to go it alone, then the fence that shuts others out shuts you in. The story of the Woman at the Well is the best example of what this means. Let’s examine it together!

Introduction You know the feeling! There are those days, no, weeks, O.K. months, you just feel like crawling into a hole and hoping someone will come along and throw dirt over you! It’s those days, weeks and sometimes months, nothing goes right. Nothing! You can’t do anything right, nor say the ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

Intentional Evangelism: Part One

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Nov 27, 2004

This is part one of a two part message where Jesus gives us a design for intentional evangelism in the field where He has planted our church.

Intentional Evangelism John 4:1-30 I. Jesus Went To Where the Woman Was (v. 4-9) A. Jesus Had a Divine Appointment (v. 4) Do you believe that there are certain people that you may be able to reach for Christ that no one else can reach? B. He went to the place that most Jews would avoid (v. 5-6) ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

God "Unwrapped" The Good Gift

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Apr 10, 2006

Would you like to know and to have the "gift" that will fully satisfy? Examine it in God’s Word as He shows it to His elect...

“Jesus answered, ‘Everyone who drinks this water will be thirsty again, but whoever drinks the water I give him will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give him will become in him a spring of water welling up to eternal life.’ The woman said to him, ‘Sir, give me this water so that I won’t get ...read more

Scripture: John 4:13-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Exaltation Factor Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on May 15, 2006

True worship draws people to Christ

(this message is a re-working of the 40 Days of Purpose message on worship) SERIES: “THE GROWTH FACTORS” TEXT: JOHN 4:20-24 TITLE: “THE EXALTATION FACTOR” INTRODUCTION: A. We’ve been studying in our series “The Growth Factors” for quite some time ...read more

Scripture: John 4:20-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sharing Your Faith

Contributed by Miguel Pinell on Dec 14, 2006

John 4:1-10 teaches us a method used by Jesus to share the good news

If you are a believer in Jesus Christ, your life is a living testimony to the world. Through the scriptures we find several examples from which we can learn how we could share God’s message; in today’s reading we find a very good example from Jesus on sharing. Here we find many valuables lessons, ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

A Worshipping Community. Series

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Dec 18, 2006

Another in the purpose driven series: Worship @ the center.

John 4: 1-26. The act of Worship can take many forms from the numerous religions aound the world - Satan worship, pagan and new age worship of nature - the secular worshippers of money, power, sport, fashion and show biz and the many world religions. As we look around the globe we see that human ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

Worship Today

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Jan 4, 2007

Jesus introduces a shift in worship, focusing worship on the spiritual instead of the physical. The future of worship as Jesus was describing it would be a spiritual more than a ritual activity.

Worship today John 4:19-24 The original worship must have been amazing. Eve and Adam, surrounded by the Garden of Eden, something between a botanical garden and an orchard. Discussions at dusk of keeping trees, naming animals, new things they tried, and gratitude for the bounty and beauty they ...read more

Scripture: John 4:19-24

Denomination: Mennonite