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GOD'S GREATEST WORK |John 3:16

  • Writer: Zacharias Wray
    Zacharias Wray
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March 2026 Featured Monthly Sermon



This sermon begins by drawing our hearts to John 3:16 and the assurance that God’s greatest work is not found in any human achievement but in His redemptive love. Pastor Judd shares the moving story of Desmond Doss, a medic who saved 75 soldiers on Hacksaw Ridge, to illustrate how God’s rescue plan is far greater because it offers salvation to everyone. We are invited to see God at His best throughout history and in our own lives.

“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.” john 3:16 (KJV)

GOD’S WORK IN CREATION


From the opening pages of the Bible, God’s greatness is on display. He spoke the universe into existence, created order out of chaos, and knows every star by name. Genesis 1 and Psalm 33 remind us that He merely spoke and the world was formed. Such power reveals a Creator who is all‑wise, all‑knowing, and deeply personal.

“in the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.” genesis 1:1 (KJV)

GOD’S WORK IN DELIVERANCE


Just as the Israelites stood trapped between Pharaoh’s army and the Red Sea, we are helpless without God. The pastor recalls Exodus 14, where Moses told the people to “stand still and see the salvation of the Lord.” God made a way when there was no way, parting the sea and delivering His people. This points us to Jesus, the only way to the Father (John 14:6). Salvation is a gift of grace; we can’t earn it or save ourselves.

“And Moses said unto the people, Fear ye not, stand still, and see the salvation of the Lord, which he will shew to you to day: for the Egyptians whom ye have seen to day, ye shall see them again no more for ever.” Exodus 14:13 (KJV)

GOD’S WORK IN MERCY


Even when Israel rebelled and worshipped a golden calf, God was merciful and gracious (Exodus 34). He is “slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love” (Psalm 103:8). David’s plea in Psalm 51 shows that God forgives those who repent and restores the joy of salvation. The Lord delights in mercy, not in condemning sinners, and His compassions are new every morning.

“And the Lord passed by before him, and proclaimed, The Lord, The Lord God, merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abundant in goodness and truth,” Exodus 34:6 (KJV)

GOD’S WORK IN RESTORING THE FALLEN


Peter denied Jesus three times, yet the risen Lord restored him (John 21). Failure is not final with God. Like the prodigal son, anyone who has wandered can come home and be welcomed by the Father. The pastor reminds us that confession brings cleansing (1 John 1:9) and that God restores our souls, often making us stronger than before (Psalm 23:3).

“He saith unto him the third time, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me? Peter was grieved because he said unto him the third time, Lovest thou me? And he said unto him, Lord, thou knowest all things; thou knowest that I love thee. Jesus saith unto him, Feed my sheep.” john 21:17 (KJV)

GOD’S WORK AT CALVARY


The greatest display of God’s love is Calvary. “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son” (John 3:16). On the cross Jesus bore our sins, cried “It is finished” (John 19:30), and accomplished our redemption. Romans 5:8 tells us that while we were still sinners Christ died for us. Salvation is received by grace through faith (Ephesians 2:8‑9), and Jesus became sin for us so that we might become righteous (2 Corinthians 5:21). The pastor emphasizes that this is the greatest miracle of all: when an individual trusts Christ and experiences God’s saving grace.

“When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, It is finished: and he bowed his head, and gave up the ghost.” john 19:30 (KJV)

REFLECTION QUESTIONS


  • Have I personally received the rescue God offers through Jesus, or am I trusting in my own goodness?

  • Where do I see God’s creative power and order in my life?

  • When have I experienced God making a way when there was no way?

  • In what areas do I need to repent and receive God’s mercy?

  • How might God be calling me to return to Him today?


“For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved” John 3:17 (KJV)

 
 
 

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