Sermons on Born From Above:

The Blind Man: A First Person Narrative

Contributed by Ned Bartlebaugh on Jun 25, 2013

A monologue of John 9:1-38 from the perspective of the blind man.

INTRODUCTION Have you ever had one of those days that you know you will never forget; a day that had a profound impact on your life? I’m sure you have. We all have. Start with World/historical events Sep 11, 2001 – 9/11 attack on World Trade Center and Pentagon Dec 7, 1941 – ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-38

Denomination: Baptist

The Jabez Factor--Living Above Our Circumstances, Part 1

Contributed by Leo Launio on Oct 14, 2003

How to live above our circumstances? The story and prayer of Jabez will show us how.

May 4, 2002 I. INTRODUCTION: A. The theme for the month of May is prayer. B. There are many things that we can discuss and talk that relate to prayer. 1. We can discuss about answered prayers 2. We can talk about men and women of prayer 3. Bible promises about prayer 4. Important ingredients of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Adventist

Do You Want To Be Free

Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Apr 25, 2017

Freedom from sin

Do You Want to be Free -The Chain can be Broken ( Col. 1:13,14 ) Intro : Freedom! What a wonderful word to us. We all value freedom highly. We delight in being free. We long to live in freedom always. One of the most encouraging and recurring themes in the New Testament is that Christians are free ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:13-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Privilege Of Being A Child Of God. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 4, 2024

Being born again is a transformative experience that changes our spiritual identity.

Being born again is a transformative experience that changes our spiritual identity. When we accept Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior, we become children of God. This new status brings numerous blessings and privileges. In this article, we'll explore what it means to be a child of God and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:4, James 1:5, Matthew 6:26

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

Won't You Be My Neighbor? Part Two Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 11, 2021

Your car is from Detroit and your TV is from somewhere in Asia. But love is an import from heaven. Love comes from above.

For the next few Sundays, we are going to focus on our relationships in our community in a series, entitled, Won’t You Be Our Neighbor? We are asking many of you to read The Art of Neighboring as we progress through the series. This is a light read that you can move through in a matter of a couple ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: Baptist

Seek Wisdom Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Oct 28, 2024

James contrasts two kinds of wisdom - earthy wisdom and wisdom from above.

James: Practical Faith  James 3:13-18 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church  10-27–2024 Unwise In 1912, a French tailor, Franz Reichelt, climbed 200 feet up the Eiffel Tower. He was going to prove his invention worked. His friends thought this was unwise and begged him ...read more

Scripture: James 3:14-18

Denomination: Baptist

Hear The Cry

Contributed by Steve Lotze on Mar 27, 2007

Four things that God wants us to hear - The Cry from Without, from Above, from Below, and from Within

Hear the Cry Gen. 4:8-9 Gen. 4:8-9 “Now Cain said to his brother Abel, ‘Let’s go out to the field.’ And while they were in the field, Cain attacked his brother Abel and killed him. Then the Lord said to Cain, ‘Where is your brother Abel?’ ‘I don’t know,’ he replied. ‘Am I my brother’s keeper?’” ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:8-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

From This Day

Contributed by Darren Felarise on Jul 6, 2008

In spite of today’s economic crisis, God promises to bless his people.

Our nation is facing an economic crisis such as it has not seen in a long time. Gas prices are rising which in turn is causing the price of everything else to rise. However, in spite of all this, God promises to bless his people. Title: ~~~ When the children of Israel returned from 70 years of ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Show And Tell Series

Contributed by Michael Karpf on Jan 24, 2009

Wisdom from above is contrasted with wisdom from below...if you are wise show it.

SHOW AND TELL James 3:13-18 I remember what I loved best when I was in elementary school; show and tell. We usually had that at the beginning of the day and anyone in the class could come up front to show something or to tell something. I always loved show and tell because I always had something. ...read more

Scripture: James 3:11-18

Denomination: Evangelical Free

How To Live In Christian Victory Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 2, 2020

God gives us four keys to a victorious new life in Christ: 1. Learning the truth (vs. 1-9). 2. Counting on the truth (vs. 10-12). 3. Yielding to the truth (vs. 12-14). 4. Walking in the truth (vs. 1-4).

How to Live in Christian Victory The Book of Romans Romans 6:1-14 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - June 19, 2016 (Revised December 2, 2020) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Romans chapter 6. In the first 5 chapters, God's Word lays out a compelling case that all of us ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

"the Bread Of Life Is Born"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 19, 2023

A short sermon for Christmas Eve.

“The Bread of Life is Born” Luke 2:1-20 The Bible in 1st John tells us that we love because God first loved us, and Christmas is one of the best examples of this. God came into our world, took on flesh, and became vulnerable, a vulnerable baby. He was born into poverty, in a barn, and on His ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: United Methodist

The Position, Privileges, And Possessions Of The Born-Again Christian

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on May 11, 2021

A list of Bible verses that reveal what God says about the Born-Again Christian

What God Says About You... Matthew 5:13 I am the salt of the earth. Matthew 5:14 I am the light of the world. Mark 11:23 24 When I speak according to the Word and will of God, heaven responds. Luke 11:9 10 I ask and receive; I seek and find; I knock and the door is opened unto ...read more

Scripture: John 14:20, 1 Corinthians 1:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Gideon: Discovering Why You Were Born

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Feb 11, 2007

How do we discover why we were born? We have to overcome: 1. Discouragement 2. Doubt 3. Obstacles 4. We have to remain faithful

Gideon: Discovering Why You Were Born Judges 6:1-14 I have to confess that I used to like to watch American Idol. And the best part of the season was when all the wannabees come out for the auditions. I lose interest when it is narrowed down to the last 50 who actually have some talent. It is ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

Man Born Blind Healed; Following Consequences Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 11, 2017

The enemies of the Lord Jesus could not see because they were spiritually blind. The blind man also could not see, even when the Light of the World stood before him, but Jesus is going to reveal Himself to him. Before the blind man can see, he must ...

Jerusalem Lesson: Man Born blind Healed; Following Consequences John 9:1-41 The Lord has been giving His discourse on the Light of the World. Because He claimed He is God, the Jews wanted to kill Him. Jesus “hid” Himself as He went out of the temple, “going through the midst of them” (John ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41

Denomination: Baptist