Sermons on John 3:20-30: showing 1-15 of 500

"Living In The Light"

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Jul 25, 2002

John lived in the light. He was a living portrayal of Jesus sermon. There are three illuminations (three rays or beams) of light he lived in.

JOHN 3:21-36 Isaiah 60:2-3 For, behold, the darkness shall cover the earth, and gross darkness the people: but the LORD shall arise upon thee, and his glory shall be seen upon thee. And the Gentiles shall come to thy light, and kings to the brightness of thy rising. 3:21 LIGHT 457 phos (foce ...read more

Scripture: John 3:21-46

Why Isn't Everyone A Christian?

Contributed by David Cambridge on Jul 26, 2002

When you consider what Jesus offers, it’s a wonder that people arn’t queing up to obey the gospel isn’t it? But, sadly, so many wont come to Jesus. Why not? This lesson offers several reasons.

Why Isn’t Everyone A Christian? Reasons People Won’t Obey The Gospel Introduction “’Gold! Gold! I’ve struck gold! I’m going to be rich…rich I tell you!’ goes up the cry from an excited prospector. We must forgive his excitement, after all, he’s been digging in those hills for weeks and found ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14, John 3:19-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Accepting God

Contributed by Jeffery Richards on Aug 8, 2002

This is the most important decision available to man. Everyone that hears the truth must make a decision of what to do with it.

Accepting God! John 3:10-22 The Rev. Billy Graham tells of a time early in his career when he arrived in a small town to preach a sermon. Wanting to mail a letter, he asked a young boy where the post office was. When the boy had told him, Dr. Graham thanked him and said, “If you’ll come to the ...read more

Scripture: John 3:10-22

Denomination: Baptist

Brotherly Love Ii

Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Aug 28, 2002

TITUS 1:4 / 1 JOHN 3:16-24

BROTHERLY LOVE II TITUS 1:4 / 1 JOHN 3:16-24 I want to begin this morning’s message by telling you about some of my relatives. There was my uncle Charlie, my mom’s brother. Uncle Charlie passed away quite a few years ago, but as a kid we saw my uncle Charley just about every Sunday. He ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:4, John 3:16-24

Denomination: Bible Church

You Must Be Born Again Series

Contributed by Jim Luthy on Apr 28, 2003

You must be born again. Don’t be bitten by the ways of man who look to natural remedies for our separation from God. Don’t come and tell God you’ll do better. Simply look to Jesus with belief and receive him as Lord.

You Must Be Born Again John 3:1-21 Pastor Jim Luthy Not long after I became a believer, I sat down in a Denny’s restaurant and told a friend of mine about Jesus. He grew up in a Catholic home and was a bit familiar with the things I shared with him. He was a decent man and listened respectfully. ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Saved By Grace

Contributed by Shane Hodge on May 2, 2003

How grace can change your life and Ungrace can ruin it.

Saved By Grace. Sunday 30th Of March 2003 St Andrews Church Written By Shane J.Hodge Disciple of Christ. Scriptures: Ephesians 2.1-10 Numbers 21. 4-9 John 3. 14-21 For it is by grace that you are saved, through faith and this is not from yourselves it is a ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-21, Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"A Church Member Gets Saved"

Contributed by Ray Scott on Aug 26, 2003

Nicodemus was religious, moral, and active in his "church" ... yet LOST. This message focuses on those in the church who might be lost.

“A Church Member Gets Saved” John 3:1-21 INTRODUCTION: I’m not known as a “Hell-Fire & Brimstone” preacher. If that’s what you want, I can recommend several churches in the area. In some churches, that’s what you’ll get … every Sunday. It gets old after awhile. Every now & then, someone will ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Why On Earth Does The Church Exist ? Part 1 Series

Contributed by Mike Turner on Sep 14, 2003

First of a five part series dealing with the question...."Why On Earth Does The Church Exist ?"

Why On Earth Does The Church Exist ? Part 1 of 5 John 3:30 Romans 15:5-6, 1 Cor 6:19-20, 1 Cor 10:31, 2 Thess. 1:11-12 It took 200 years to build and 700 years later work continues to be done to correct the errors in construction. The building will probably still topple despite efforts to save ...read more

Scripture: John 3:30, Romans 15:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

A Glorious Decline Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Oct 27, 2003

The nobility of John the Baptist submission to God’s plan for his life is contrasted with Lucifer’s ambitions for prominence. The value of a healthy appreciation for the sovereignty of God is considered.

A Glorious Decline Fortifying the Foundations # 8 John 3:22-36 Intro: When we say the word “down”, what kind of thoughts go through your mind?—down and out, down under, down hearted, a downer. By and large “down” is considered negative. In contrast, “up” sounds real good.—up and coming, upper ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 14:12-17, John 3:22-36

Denomination: Charismatic

Fly Below The Radar Screen

Contributed by Charles Clary on Jun 6, 2003

This sermon sets forth a call to humility using a simple statement made by John the Baptist.

Text: "He must increase, but I must decrease -- He must grow more prominent, I must grow less so." John 3:30 (The Amplified Bible) All of us by now have heard the remarkable story of Todd Beamer. He was the man who led the attack on the terrorists, who had hijacked United’s Flight 93. He is now ...read more

Scripture: John 3:30, John 3:26-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

Look To Jesus

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jul 22, 2003

In our text today we will see that the specific experience of Israel in the WAY OF THE RED SEA is also much like our journey to the heavenly promise land.

"LOOK TO JESUS" TEXT: NUMBERS 21:4-9 INTRODUCTION [Numbers 21:4-9] PRAYER The greatest event in the life of God’s people in the Old Testament was their deliverance from slavery in Egypt. Time and time again this historic event is mentioned throughout the pages of the Old Testament. And the ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 21:4-9, Hebrews 12:2, John 3:14-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Believe In The Judgment Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jul 27, 2003

1. The judgment means that justice will be done. 2. The judgment means that all sentences will be final 3. We can face the judgment with confidence.

Why doesn’t God do something about the evil in the world?” How many times have you heard that question asked? But when you respond to that question by saying, “God will do something about the evil in the world; there will be a judgment when God will reward righteousness and punish evil,” people ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-21, Acts 17:22-31

Denomination: Methodist

Faith Series

Contributed by Rick Thiessen on Mar 4, 2003

Faith is the essential character trait God wants to work into your life, for it connects you to God in ways that change you from the inside into a different person.

SE112402 CHARACTER UNDER CONSTRUCTION 4. Faith In CS Lewis’s book, Mere Christianity, a classic work on Christian basics, he spells out the fact that when the Bible mentions faith it talks about it on two levels. BELIEF What faith means in the first sense is what most people who are not ...read more

Scripture: John 3:22-36, Mark 10:17-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

4th Sunday In Lent, Year B

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Mar 23, 2003

One of the most siginificant paradoxes of our faith is that we’re saved by God’s grace alone; yet God created us for good works.

Sermon for 4 Lent Yr B, 30/03/2003 Based on Eph 2:10; Jn 3:21 Grace Lutheran Church, Medicine Hat, Alberta By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson Now a certain man died and arrived at the pearly gates. St. Peter said: "You need one thousand points to get in. How many do you have?" "I don’t know," said ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10, John 3:14-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Look God Loves You

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Mar 24, 2003

A sermon for the 4th Sunday in Lent

4th Sunday in Lent John 3 :14-21 "Look, God loves you" 14 And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of man be lifted up, 15 that whoever believes in him may have eternal life." 16 For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-21

Denomination: Lutheran