Sermons on Born Again To A Living Hope:

Born To Die, Born To Give Life

Contributed by Jonathan Meyer on Dec 27, 2017

Most nativity scenes portray a cute scene of a happy little family, & friendly visitors. That's the way we like to think of it, but it's hardly realistic. When we pause at the manger with this image, we maybe forget that this infant was born to die.

Every year, at about this time, my dad has this tradition of getting out old home movies. A lot of families have a tradition of watching their favorite Christmas movie: “Home Alone,” or “Elf,” or “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” or “It’s a Wonderful Life,” or what have you. But for my dad, he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38, Luke 2:1-20, Matthew 1:18-25, 1 John 4:9-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Hope PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 11, 2023

Emphasize the importance of living with hope and faith in God's promises, and trusting in His plan, even amidst life's uncertainties and difficulties.

Good morning, brothers and sisters. I hope this day finds you all in good health and high spirits. Today, I want to talk to you about the power of hope in God's promises, living by faith in the face of uncertainty, and trusting in God’s plan despite life's difficulties. Let me start by sharing a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-16

Topics: Hoping, God's Promises

Knowing That We Are Saved - Part #1 Series

Contributed by Vernon L Caruthers on Dec 16, 2009

JOHN gives us 5 TESTS that will either prove that we are BORN AGAIN or NOT BORN AGAIN. In this message we look at the 1st two of these TESTS

Sermons from the Book of I John: Sermon #1: Knowing That We Are Saved: Part #1: Scripture Ref: I John 5:13 ‘These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the SON of GOD; that you may KNOW that you have eternal life & that you may BELIEVE on the name of the SON of ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:13

The Beginning Of The New Life – The New Life

Contributed by Barnabas Park on Jan 25, 2017

What is the New Life? Why the New Life? How to gain the New Life?

The Beginning of the New Life – the New Life (John 3:1-16) 1 Now there was a Pharisee, a man named Nicodemus who was a member of the Jewish ruling council. 2 He came to Jesus at night and said, “Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher who has come from God. For no one could perform the signs you ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-16, John 2:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Article 20 The Gospel And Its Influence Series

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Jan 24, 2010

This sermon uses John 3:1-15 To unopack the gospel and its influence to bring about new life in the heart and life of the unregenerate.

ARTICLE 20 . THE GOSPEL AND ITS INFLUENCE 1. THE COVENANT OF WORKS BEING BROKEN BY SIN, AND MADE UNPROFITABLE FOR LIFE,(USELESS FOR GIVING LIFE) GOD WAS PLEASED TO PROMISE CHRIST, THE SEED OF THE WOMAN(1), AS THE MEANS OF CALLING THE ELECT AND BRINGING TO LIFE WITHIN THEM FAITH AND REPENTANCE (2). ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

For God So Loved The World

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Apr 9, 2023

How can one become born again? The answer to this question can only be found at the foot of the cross.

For God so Loved the World John 3:14-21 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 “How can someone be born when they are old?” Nicodemus, John 3:4 Though humanity has had over 2,000 years to reflect on the significance of Nicodemus’ question on how to be born again there are ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

Trading The Natural For The Supernatural Series

Contributed by Darian Catron on Aug 23, 2019

Peter had a choice. Stay in the boat getting no-where. Or get out and come to Jesus who walks on the waves. We have a choice. Stick with what's natural or trade it for the Super Natural.

Illustration/Story/Quote/Statistic- A new Barna research study where more than 5,000 were interviewed found that while a majority of Americans identify as Christians, only a minority are "practicing Christians." In fact, as many as 73 percent of the Americans say they are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33, Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Butterfly: Symbol Of New Birth

Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 12, 2016

The Butterfly is a unique creature God's given us to help us understand the New Birth experience. Its metamorphosis from an ugly, earth-bound worm to a beautiful creature of magnificent color & flight pictures the change of being Born Again!

THE BUTTERFLY: SYMBOL OF NEW BIRTH Acts 3:19 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: CHRISTMAS SHOPPING TOGETHER 1. Rachel decides to do some shopping at the Woodlands Mall and manages to persuade her husband Steve to join her. 2. After 2 hours of looking around one women's clothes shop after another, Rachel ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Justin - The Gospel Series

Contributed by Phil Smith on Jan 19, 2009

"Justin" is a boy from the streets who was adopted by a foreign king. Sound familiar?

I shared a little story with the Bible Study group that I want to elaborate upon now. Justin I want to tell you about a 12 year old boy we’ll call Justin. Justin never knew anything good. His parents, if you want to call them that, were completely without qualifications to birth the boy, having ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Unto You Is Born - The Christ Series

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Dec 11, 2023

Christmas is a time for gift giving. When you were young, is there something that you seriously wanted and hoped it would be one of your presents for Christmas?

Alba 12-10-2023 UNTO YOU IS BORN – THE CHRIST Luke 2:11 Christmas is a time for gift giving. When you were young, is there something that you seriously wanted and hoped it would be one of your presents for Christmas? Perhaps you were excited to open the gift and find it was just what you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:10-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hope For Broken People

Contributed by George Durham on Mar 2, 2016

Hope for Broken People!; Putting Humpty Dumpty Together Again. 2 Corinthians 5: 16-21

2 Corinthians 5:16-21; Put Humpty Together Again It's a children's poem generally ignored as nonsense by adults.: HUMPTY DUMPTY SAT ON A WALL, HUMPTY DUMPTY HAD A GREAT FALL; ALL THE KING'S HORSES, & ALL THE KING'S MEN, COULDN'T PUT HUMPTY TOGETHER AGAIN. Just a clever little rhyme often animated ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:16-21

Denomination: United Methodist

Maximum Living

Contributed by Adrian Rogers on Aug 30, 2011

Introduction Now, take your Bibles and turn to Joshua.

Introduction Now, take your Bibles and turn to Joshua. How did you know that? All right, chapter 17—Joshua chapter 17. We’re on a journey with Joshua, conquering Canaan, and Canaan pictures to us the fullness of the believer’s life, the victory that we have in the Lord Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 17:12-18

Denomination: Baptist

Hope Is Found In Christ! Series

Contributed by Paul Carlson on Dec 18, 2015

PROPOSITION: Because the immutable Christ is coming again, you can find hope in Him.

Hope is found in Christ! Malachi 1-4 PROPOSITION: Because the immutable Christ is coming again, you can find hope in Him. I. Admit to God that you have a sin problem! A. The nature of man’s relationship with God is changed (1:1-2:9). 1. Man is separated from God by his sin. 2. Man ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon - The Importance Of How We Live

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jun 12, 2025

In Proverbs 21:21-24 Solomon tackles once again the importance of how we live. All of us are living a life that is on a path, either to righteousness and kindness, which is the path of wisdom and what God desires, or we take a path toward evil and are separated from God.

Sermon - The Importance of How We Live Scripture - Proverbs 21: 21-24 “Whoever pursues righteousness and love finds life, prosperity and honor. One who is wise can go up against the city of the mighty and pull down the stronghold in which they trust. Those who guard their mouths and their tongues ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 21:21-24, Romans 5:17, 1 Samuel 16:7, Matthew 23:25-26, Proverbs 18:21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

The End Of The World As We Know It 2 Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Mar 1, 2011

As Christians we are still in the world, we participate in culture, business, almost everything – however, we are of a different substance, our treasure is elsewhere our citizenship is in another land. Everything HAS changed!

Dakota Community Church February 27, 2011 End of the World 2 Ephesians 2:1-3 1 As for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins, 2 in which you used to live when you followed the ways of this world and of the ruler of the kingdom of the air, the spirit who is now at work in those who are ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Mennonite