45 sermons preach from John 3 — 41 from real church libraries, transcribed and indexed to the verse, and 4 from the classic library.
“God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son; who shall believe in him will not perish but have everlasting life.”
“Jesus said unto him, 'You must be born again' and explained 'that which is born of the flesh is flesh; that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.'”
Homegoing service for Patrick Alexander Small: Psalm reading, musical tributes, family memories, pastoral messages emphasizing resurrection, preparation for death, and a call to salvation.
“if they receive Jesus by faith and they're born again, then they enter into the kingdom of God”
Pastor Paul Owens declares that we are in an end-time season of global harvest and calls the church to prepare. He urges believers to become a revival remnant—bold, holy, and free from fear, offense, perversion and deception—so they can receive and disciple multitudes coming into the light. Practical emphasis is placed on prayer, strategic mission work, discipleship of new converts, and guarding the church against false narratives and spirits.
Charles Spurgeon
In daily life our thoughts are most occupied with things that are most necessary for our existence. No one murmured that the subject of the price of bread was frequently on the lips of men at a time of scarcity, because they felt that the subject…
Read the full text“Jesus tells Nicodemus, 'you must be born again in order to see the kingdom of God.'”
Pastor Sam Gibson teaches from Romans 8 that rejection is inevitable for Christians, but God uses it to form us. The solution to being shaped by rejection or enslaved by the need for human recognition is the Spirit of adoption—receiving identity, status, and inheritance in Christ so we can respond to rejection from the place of being beloved. He contrasts the imposter/orphan self (performance, people-pleasing, needing recognition) with the beloved/adopted self (secure, free to risk, rooted in the Father's love) and issues practical invitations to receive healing and be reborn into that reality.
“Jesus said, 'That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.'”
A celebratory retirement and transition service for Rev. James T. Meeks after 38 years at Salem Baptist Church (Jan 8, 2023). Centered on Acts 20 and the theme "I Never Can Say Goodbye," the sermon reflected on the emotional bonds between pastor and congregation, the tensions of leadership change, key lessons from Paul's farewell (tears, tension, testimonies), and the formal passing of pastoral leadership to Rev. Charlie Dates. The program included civic recognition, a Baylor University archival gift, prayers, an altar call for salvation, and a stewardship appeal to bless the retiring pastor and first lady.
John Wesley
"Ye must be born again." John 3:7. 1. If any doctrines within the whole compass of Christianity may be properly termed fundamental, they are doubtless these two, -- the doctrine of justification, and that of the new birth: The former relating to that great work which…
Read the full text“You must be (ye must be) born again.”
A sermon calling believers to evidence their newness in Christ through daily surrender, separation from worldly patterns, and inward transformation—practical teaching on holiness and a public appeal for salvation, restored fellowship, and church membership.
John Wesley
"So is every one that is born of the Spirit." John 3:8. 1. How is every one that is "born of the Spirit," -- that is, born again, -- born of God? What is meant by the being born again, the being born of God, or…
Read the full textCharles Spurgeon
WE are told by wise men that all languages are based upon figures, that the speech of men who are uncivilized is mainly composed of figures; and that indeed the language of the most civilized, when cleaved so as to bring it to its natural foundation,…
Read the full text“What about what the Lord said in John 3.14 — the brazen serpent that was lifted up; 'in the same way... the Son of Man'.”
Pastor Daniel Batarseh taught practical, pastor-tested tools for studying the Bible, emphasizing Christ-centered reading (types & shadows and allusions), disciplined use of resources (commentaries, concordances, quality books), the role of community, and spiritual practices like memorization while warning against forced interpretations and overreliance on AI.
“God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son; who shall believe in him will not perish but have everlasting life.”
A 32nd-anniversary celebration of Solid Rock Baptist Church's Midweek Mission Outreach highlighting decades of practical ministry to the homeless and needy, the church's outreach history, mission trips, a Gospel-centered call to 'get it, go, and tell it,' and practical evangelism strategies including street outreach, tracts, and social media.
“for god so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son that whosoever believe in him should not perish but have everlasting life”
Pastor Mark E. Lewis preaches from Genesis 27 on the theme "Broken But Still Blessed," showing how Jacob—flawed and deceptive—is nonetheless the recipient of God's blessing, and calling listeners to embrace authenticity, rely on God's timing, and receive God's grace and salvation.
“What do you do with 'God so loved the world'?”
A Bible study unpacking the Galatians message of liberation: freedom as an internal, communal reality rooted in Christ, contrasted with internalized oppression and dangerous misuses of scripture (e.g., Christian nationalism). Practical steps for emancipation—personal and collective—are emphasized alongside pastoral invitations to join and serve the church community.
““For God so loved the world that he…” (opening to John 3:16)”
Pastor Reginald W. Sharpe Jr. teaches that Christian hospitality and generosity — expressed as humility, maturity, approachability, and tranquility — are essential marks of discipleship and church life, culminating in a call to form a Joy Team to make the congregation more welcoming and to live out Godly generosity and peace.
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“For God did not send the Son into the world to judge the world, but so that the world might be saved through him.”
Kevin Batista preaches from the story of Ahab and Micaiah to warn Christians about false consensus, spiritual deception, and leadership that leads people away from God, calling listeners to embrace costly truth, repent, and find true freedom in Christ.
“That he who believes in him is not judged, but he who does not believe in him is judged because he has not believed in the only begotten Son of God.”
Pastor Robert Jeffress celebrates First Baptist Dallas's history and kickoff of the historic sanctuary rebuilding, teaching that the church is built on three enduring foundations—commitment, the gospel, and the Bible—and calling the congregation to renewed dedication, sacrificial stewardship, and urgent evangelism.
“May I decrease that you may increase, Lord.”
A sermon using David's experience under Saul (and a Michael Jordan/Chicago Bulls analogy) to teach that believers can 'succeed while bleeding'—thrive in God-given purpose despite opposition—by relying on the Spirit, maintaining a faithful 'yes' posture of service, and drawing strength from present and past successes. It closes with a gospel invitation and practical calls to prayer, Scripture, and humble service.
Every reference on this page was extracted from the transcript of a real sermon in a public Sermon Mind church library. Quotes reflect each preacher’s own reading of the text.