What does it mean to worship God "in spirit and truth"?

Continuing through the Gospel of John, Pastor Jeff Sulman examines Jesus' conversation with the Samaritan woman at the well in John 4:15–24. This passage reveals Christ's compassion toward sinners, the removal of barriers between Jew and Gentile, and the coming of a new covenant in which true worship is no longer tied to a location but is centered on Christ.

This sermon explores:

The contrast between Nicodemus and the Samaritan woman

Why Jesus exposes the woman's past with such compassion

The significance of the "living water"

Why Jerusalem and Mount Gerizim give way to worship in spirit and truth

How the gospel invites sinners to come to Christ by grace alone

Scripture: John 4:15–24

Preached by: Jeff Sulman

Church: Heritage Baptist Church

Chapters

00:00 Introduction & Reading of John 4:15–24

03:36 Breaking Down the Barrier Between Jew and Gentile

11:08 The Living Water Christ Gives

17:46 Nicodemus vs. the Samaritan Woman

31:08 "Go, Call Your Husband"

45:39 Jesus' Compassion Toward Sinners

52:55 Worship at Gerizim or Jerusalem?

1:01:28 Worship in Spirit and Truth

1:09:49 Christ's Invitation to Sinners

1:22:12 Communion Meditation: One Body in Christ

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Jesus' encounter with the Samaritan woman at the well reveals the heart of the gospel: no social, cultural, gender, or moral barrier can prevent Christ from saving sinners.

In this message from John 4:1–15, we examine how Jesus intentionally crossed barriers that separated people and offered the gift of living water—the Holy Spirit who gives eternal life. As believers, we are challenged to reflect the same compassion, extending the hope of the gospel to all who come, regardless of their background or past.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction & John 4 Overview

02:45 Why Jesus Went Through Samaria

06:20 The Woman at the Well

10:15 Breaking Ethnic & Cultural Barriers

16:30 Breaking Gender Barriers

22:20 Breaking Moral Barriers

28:15 The Gift of Living Water

33:00 A Well Springing Up to Eternal Life

37:45 The Church's Call to the Broken

41:20 Final Exhortation & Prayer

Scripture References

John 4:1–15

John 3:3–16

Jeremiah 2:13

Zechariah 14:8

Ezekiel 47:1–12

Acts 3

Acts 14

2 Corinthians 4:17

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Faithful Suffering | Psalm 3

How should Christians respond when suffering comes—especially when it comes through the painful betrayal of family, friends, or the consequences of our own sin?

In this exposition of Psalm 3, we follow David as he flees from his son Absalom and discover what faithful suffering looks like. Rather than hiding his pain, David brings it before the Lord. His lament turns to worship as he remembers God's covenant faithfulness, and his confidence rests not in his own righteousness but in the unchanging promises of God.

In this sermon, we consider:

* Why faithful suffering includes honest complaint to God.

* How remembering God's character transforms fear into worship.

* Why believers can have confidence in God's promises, even when suffering is the result of their own failures.

* How Psalm 3 ultimately points us to the greater confidence we have in Jesus Christ, our risen Savior and faithful intercessor.

Scripture: Psalm 3

Chapters

00:00 Opening Prayer and Community Focus

00:03 The Theme of Suffering in the Bible

04:54 Faithful Suffering: David's Example

14:12 Complaining to God: A Godly Response

18:04 The Depth of David's Suffering

19:12 The Pain of Betrayal

23:06 Consequences of Sin and Doubt

28:29 God's Promises and David's Faith

31:12 The Assurance of God's Love

33:28 From Complaining to Celebrating

40:12 Confidence in God's Salvation

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John the Baptist gives his final recorded testimony about Jesus, responding to his disciples' concern that Christ's ministry is growing while his own is diminishing. Rather than jealousy or self-preservation, John demonstrates joyful submission to God's sovereign purposes.

This sermon examines John's declaration, "He must increase, but I must decrease," showing how contentment flows from trusting God's providence, embracing the role He has assigned, and rejoicing in the supremacy of Christ. The message concludes by connecting John's illustration of the bridegroom to the hope of the marriage supper of the Lamb and the anticipation expressed in the Lord's Supper.

Passage: John 3:22–30

Church: Heritage Baptist Church

Preacher: Jeff Sulman

Chapters

00:00 Scripture Reading — John 3:22–30

02:55 Setting the Scene: Jesus and John Baptizing

09:05 God's Sovereign Distribution of Every Blessing

24:25 John the Baptist's God-Given Role

31:45 The Friend of the Bridegroom Rejoices

41:20 "He Must Increase, But I Must Decrease"

50:05 The Lord's Supper and the Marriage Supper of the Lamb

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In this concluding message on Jesus' conversation with Nicodemus, we examine John 3:17–21 and the purpose of Christ's first coming. Jesus explains that He did not come to condemn the world, for the world already stands condemned. Instead, He came so that sinners might be saved through Him.

This sermon explores the distinction between belief and unbelief, why fallen humanity loves darkness rather than light, and how genuine faith is demonstrated by coming into the light rather than fleeing from it. The passage concludes with a pastoral exhortation for believers to continue walking in the light as the evidence of God's transforming work.

Scripture References:

John 3:17–21 • John 1 • Romans 1:18–32 • Revelation 4 • 1 John 1:7

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Review of John 3:16

10:05 Christ Came to Save, Not to Condemn

20:30 The World Already Stands Condemned

33:02 Why Men Love Darkness Rather Than Light

49:40 The Believing Ones Walk in the Light

1:05:18 Remaining in the Light

1:17:52 Closing Application and Prayer

Heritage Baptist Church

Preacher: Jeff Sulman

Date: July 5, 2026

John 3:16 is one of the most familiar verses in Scripture, yet its familiarity often causes its meaning to be overlooked. In this message, we examine John 3:16 within its biblical context by continuing Jesus' conversation with Nicodemus.

This sermon explores what it truly means to believe in Christ, the significance of the phrase "God so loved the world," and how John's use of the word "world" fits within the broader teaching of Scripture. Rather than relying on common assumptions, this study seeks to understand the verse according to its context and the flow of John's Gospel.

Scripture References:

John 3:16 • John 3:1–15 • John 4 • John 6 • John 8:31 • Romans 5:18 • Deuteronomy 7 • Deuteronomy 10 • Ezekiel 16 • Ephesians 1

Chapters

00:00 Introduction: Why John 3:16 Is Often Misunderstood

08:37 What Does It Mean to Believe?

22:54 A Faith That Perseveres

36:02 "For God So Loved the World"

46:50 Understanding God's Love

1:00:48 What Does "the World" Mean?

1:16:18 The Universal Call of the Gospel

Heritage Baptist Church

Preacher: Jeff Sulman

Date: June 28, 2026

Continuing our study through the Gospel of John, we return to Jesus' nighttime conversation with Nicodemus. After explaining the necessity of the new birth, Jesus shifts the discussion to a deeper issue—not merely Nicodemus' lack of understanding, but his failure to believe.

In this sermon, we examine why Jesus alone has the authority to speak of the kingdom of God, what it means that He descended from heaven, His identification as the Son of Man from Daniel 7, and why He compares His coming crucifixion to the bronze serpent lifted up by Moses in the wilderness.

This message highlights that eternal life is found not through earthly expectations or religious knowledge, but through faith in the One who was lifted up for sinners.

Heritage Baptist Church

Preacher: Jeff Sulman

Date: June 14, 2026

Scripture References:

John 3:11–15 • Daniel 7:13–14 • Numbers 21:4–9 • John 8:28 • John 12:32–34 • Isaiah 52:13

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Review of Nicodemus

08:42 Jesus' Authority Comes from Heaven

18:48 Earthly Things and Heavenly Things

29:03 The Son of Man in Daniel's Vision

39:46 The Bronze Serpent and the Cross

49:55 Looking to Christ for Eternal Life

57:12 Closing Exhortation and Prayer

Many people know Jesus' words, "You must be born again," but what did they actually mean? Why did Jesus expect Nicodemus—a respected teacher of Israel—to already understand them?

In this sermon from John 3, we continue Jesus' conversation with Nicodemus by tracing the doctrine of the new birth throughout the Old Testament. From Deuteronomy to Ezekiel, Isaiah, and Revelation, Scripture reveals that entrance into God's kingdom has never been based on physical descent or external religion, but on the transforming work of the Holy Spirit.

This message explores:

Why Jesus rebuked Nicodemus

What it means to be born of water and the Spirit

The promise of a circumcised heart

The Valley of Dry Bones

The river of life flowing from God's presence

The New Covenant fulfilled in Christ

Ultimately, this sermon reminds us that God's kingdom is entered only through His gracious work of regeneration, accomplished through Christ and applied by the Holy Spirit.

Scripture References:

John 3:1–10 • Deuteronomy 30 • Isaiah 44 • Ezekiel 36–37 • Ezekiel 47 • Jeremiah 31 • Hebrews 11 • Revelation 22 • Romans 2 • 1 Corinthians 15

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction: Jesus and Nicodemus

02:45 Why Jesus Immediately Spoke About the Kingdom

08:20 "You Must Be Born Again"

13:15 The New Birth Promised in the Old Testament

24:15 Water and the Spirit Explained

37:20 The River of Life and God's Kingdom

45:50 The New Covenant Fulfilled in Christ

52:15 Communion: Christ's Blood and the Better Covenant

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Nicodemus was respected, moral, educated, and deeply religious.

Yet Jesus told him:

“You must be born again.”

In this exposition of John 3:1–8, we examine one of the most important conversations in all of Scripture. Jesus confronts Nicodemus with the reality that external religion, knowledge, status, and works cannot bring anyone into the Kingdom of God.

This sermon explores:

• The difference between true faith and superficial belief
• Why Jesus distrusted sign-based faith
• The meaning of the new birth
• The spiritual nature of God’s Kingdom
• Why flesh cannot produce spiritual life
• The sovereign work of the Holy Spirit in salvation

📖 Text: John 2:23–25 & John 3:1–8

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction & Prayer Request

01:33 Reading John 2:23–3:8

04:07 Three Responses to Jesus

09:00 Superficial Faith vs Saving Faith

15:00 Nicodemus Comes by Night

19:35 “You Must Be Born Again”

28:05 The Kingdom of God Misunderstood

36:10 Nicodemus Responds in Unbelief

42:50 Born of Water and Spirit

50:30 Flesh Gives Birth to Flesh

57:35 The Wind and the Spirit

01:04:50 Religion Cannot Produce New Life

01:12:10 The Hope of the Gospel

01:16:50 Closing Prayer

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00:00 Introduction and Personal Updates

01:55 Transition to Psalm 131

04:56 Understanding Humility Before God

12:11 The Importance of Trusting in God

19:46 Recognizing Our Limits and Contentment

24:57 Hope in God and Its Implications

34:50 The Role of Christ in Our Humility