Sermons

Journey With Jesus: When Religion Isn’t Enough

In John 3, we meet Nicodemus—a respected religious leader with spiritual questions he couldn’t shake. This message explores his journey from private curiosity to bold faith, reminding us that religion can’t save us—only a relationship with Jesus can. Discover what it means to be born again and truly live.
Discussion Questions for Growth Groups
  1. Why do you think Nicodemus chose to visit Jesus at night? What does that say about where he was in his faith journey?

  2. What fears or doubts keep people today from fully stepping into the light of faith?

  3. How do we sometimes rely on religion or moral behavior instead of true spiritual transformation?

  4. What does it mean to be “born again,” and how does Jesus explain this to Nicodemus?

  5. Where do you see yourself in Nicodemus' journey—John 3, John 7, or John 19?

John 3, John 7, John 19