Sermons on Born Again Adopted:

Belief That Is Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Nov 25, 2008

How can these things be? That was the question Nicodemus asked Jesus in our passage today. Do you ever find yourself asking that question?

A few weeks ago, when we looked at 2:23-25, I titled the sermon, “Belief That Isn’t.” This morning, I’m using the title, “Belief That Is.” Before John introduced us to the person of Nicodemus in chapter 3, he took just a few verses to describe the vast majority of people who were around Jesus at ...read more

Scripture: John 3:9-15

Denomination: Baptist

God So Loved Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Nov 25, 2008

God’s love has two sides—salvation / judgment… life / death… redemption / righteousness. He loves with a purpose—salvation. He loves with a consequence—judgment.

What was the first memory verse you ever learned? For most of us, it was John 3:16. I have a set of 6 books at the house that I bought a few years ago. They are by a man named Carl F.H. Henry. When Carl Henry died in 2003, the New York times called him the brain of the evangelical movement. ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

Adopted Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 15, 2009

Like Jesus, God calls us into ministry through our baptism and gives us the things that we need to meet everyone of the challenges we may face.

Mark 1: 4-11 “Adopted” INTRODUCTION We have our challenges cut out for us this year. All of us have been affected by the economic recession. In 2009 we face a depressed housing market, depleted savings, curtailed income and the increased tension of living a hand to mouth existence. We know ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:4-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Adopted Series

Contributed by Rob Jansons on Sep 14, 2010

Second sermon that focuses on God the Father choosing us to be his children. It uses biblical, not theological, language to teach about election.

This winter I want to dwell on the subject of salvation. Because the more we understand our salvation, the more we understand our identity as Christians, our mission as a church, and the more we appreciate and worship the God of our salvation. I’ve been gone a few weeks, so let me remind you ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Adopted Series

Contributed by Jim Kilson on Apr 22, 2014

Part 3 of 5 in a series on our identity in Christ based on the words of the Apostle Paul in Romans 8.

INTRODUCTION: Early one summer morning a baby was born to a 15 year old drug addict, a young girl who was woefully unprepared to be a parent. She tried to walk the line that runs between being a teen and an adult, but the teenager in her won out, because she was still just that, a teenager. The ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:14-17

Denomination: Christian Church

Adoption

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 1, 2025

Adoption is one of the greatest expressions of God’s love. Through Christ, we are no longer slaves to sin but beloved children of God, with full rights and inheritance in His kingdom.

ADOPTION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text:  Romans 8:15 "For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father." – Supporting Texts: Ephesians 1:5, Galatians 4:4-7, John 1:12, 1 John 3:1, 2 ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Adoption

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Oct 2, 2020

Christians are encouraged in this world of suffering because of our special privileges as God's adopted children.

Paul Tournier, the famous Swiss physician and counselor, reported his surprise in his book Creative Suffering upon reading an article entitled “Orphans Lead the World.” The article appeared in a respected medical journal and surveyed the lives of 300 leaders who had an impact on world history. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:14-27

Denomination: Baptist

You Must Be Born Again - Re-Gene-Ration

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Feb 5, 2010

Except a man be born of the water and the spirit he cannot see the kingdom of God.

“You must be Born Again” “Re-GENE-ration” By District Elder M.L. Maughmer, Jr. John 3:1-8 Opening: - Today I want to take you to hear a conversation between Jesus and a man by the name of Nicodemus. On the other week we went on a journey to hell. We learned that hell is a real place. Hell is ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-8

Denomination: Apostolic

Born Again Christian Part 2 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Sep 8, 2019

Part 2 of this message focuses on what it means to have a heart (spirit) change which is the true evidence of being born again.

Born Again Christian Part 2 Scriptures: Romans 10:8-10; Mark 11:23; 1 Thessalonians 5:23 “But what does it say? ‘The Word is near you, in your mouth and in your heart,’ that is, the word of faith which we are preaching, that if you confess with your mouth Jesus as Lord, and believe in your heart ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:8-10, Mark 11:23, 1 Thessalonians 5:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Born Of God

Contributed by Andrew Papson Iii on Jan 13, 2013

The must of a new birth

BORN OF GOD John 1:11-13 11 He came unto his own, and his own received him not.12 But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name:13 Which were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

Born 2x

Contributed by Je Layugan on Jul 4, 2022

Everyone needs to be BORN 2X or in a more familiar term, Born Again. The term “Born Again” is not invented by men or Christian groups. The term “born again”, which is a central theme in Christianity, is a term spoken by Jesus Christ.

BORN 2X [INTRODUCTION] Is it true that when you’re young you like everybody to remember your birthday? But when you get older, you’re hoping everyone forgets it! [Statistics] • (World atlas) September is the most common birthday month while September 9 is the most popular birthday. • The least ...read more

Scripture: John 3:3, Ephesians 2:1, Romans 5:19, Ezekiel 36:26, 2 Corinthians 5:17, John 5:24, Romans 6:4, Acts 1:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Born Again A New Years Message

Contributed by Othey Mcnew Jr. on Dec 26, 2003

What we should expect to do and to receive as we enter the New Year>

Born Again A New Years Message John 3: 1-8 John 3 1 There was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews: 2 The same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

What Does It Mean To Be Born Again?

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on May 12, 2025

Theme: Redemption – Salvation – Born Again Title: What does it mean to be Born Again? What does it mean to be Born Again into the Kingdom of God?

Scripture: John 3:1-15; Ezekiel 36:25-27; Romans 12:1-2; 2 Corinthians 3:18 Theme: Redemption – Salvation – Born Again Title: What does it mean to be Born Again? What does it mean to be Born Again into the Kingdom of God? INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-15, Ezekiel 36:25-27, Romans 12:1-2, 2 Corinthians 3:18

Denomination: Nazarene

New Again

Contributed by Ken Crow on Sep 25, 2010

IT IS TIME TO RENEW THAT NEW SONG WE USED TO SING WHEN WE BECAME A NEW CREATURE IN CHRIST!

New Again Pastor Ken Crow Leviticus 26:9-10 (King James Version) 9For I will have respect unto you, and make you fruitful, and multiply you, and establish my covenant with you. 10And ye shall eat old store, and bring forth the old because of the new Leviticus 26:9-10 (New ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 26:9-10

Denomination: Church Of God

"What Does It Mean To Be Born Again?" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Jan 9, 2005

What is the meaning of "born again?" How can I know that I am born again and how does this take place?

Iliff and Saltillo United Methodist Church January 9, 2005 "What Does it Mean to be Born Again?" John 3:1-7 INTRODUCTION: People of all ages have tried to figure out spiritual truths. People are seekers after "something" to fill the empty spaces in their lives. Nicodemus was such a person ...read more

Denomination: Methodist