Sermons on Born Into:

Nic At Night Series

Contributed by Chris Kelly on Jul 31, 2010

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to spend some one-on-one time with Jesus in the flesh? I have! Nicodemus got that chance.

Nic at Night Series: One on One with the Master January 24, 2009 One of the best ways to get to know someone is to spend time with them. This year, we’re wanting to get to know Jesus better, so for the next few weeks, we’re going to spend some time studying 3 people who spend personal ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: Wesleyan

Is There A Judas Among Us?

Contributed by Larry Wise on Sep 3, 2009

Salvation message about those who are close to being saved, but have never been cleansed.

Is There A Judas Among Us? Mark 14:10,11 Would you name your son Judas? One pastor began his sermon with that question and then followed with this illustration! Does being called a particular name really make any difference? Ask the daughter of Texas Governor James Hogg, who was the first native ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:10-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Two Woods

Contributed by Darren Sirmans on Sep 15, 2012

Light and darkness has been divided. These two do not agree. How can two walk together if they do not agree. It just want happen, because the lord God divided them.

Read Genesis 1: 1-5 The two woods that cannot stand alone, they need a ruler to pick them up when they fall. If God don’t allow the branch and 2x4 which is the width and depth to stand – I don’t care how much you put them up on a position, if God don’t allow them to stand, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Matthew 2:1-12 Birth Of Jesus And The Star

Contributed by William D. Brown on Dec 11, 2012

Let me say first of all that we don't believe that Dec.25th was the month or date that Jesus was born. December 25th became popular as the date for Christmas, not because Christ was born on that day, but because it was already popular in pagan religio

Matthew 2:1-12 BIRTH OF JESUS AND THE STAR 12-15-12 Today and probably next time as well, we'll be talking and thinking on the birth of Jesus. Let me say first of all that we don't believe that Dec.25th was the month or date that Jesus was born. December 25th ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Should We Celebrate Christ’s Birth?

Contributed by James Linders on Oct 3, 2015

For some reason Christ's date of birth is NOT recorded in the Bible. THIS however does NOT mean that He was NOT born. In fact, the place of His birth, and that He WOULD be born, has been prophecied BEFORE His birth by BOTH Isaiah AND Micha.

It is NOT specifically recorded in the Bible on WHAT date Christ WAS born. In ALL probability we might be within our right to contest the DATE on which Christians celebrate Christmas. HOWEVER, this does NOT mean that our Saviour was NOT born. On the contrary the Bible gives us CLEAR indication that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:31-32

Denomination: Pentecostal

Buried Alive

Contributed by Sean Dees on Dec 22, 2020

I want to talk to those of you that feel “buried alive”, you are conscious but bond, freed but still restrained. The enemy has placed you in the tomb and pronounced you “dead”!

This sermon could go into many different directions, I could preach on the resurrection of Lazarus as a type of the new birth or as a type of Christ’s resurrection. How He is never too late but always on time or evening the second coming. Who here is going through some hard times? We live in a ...read more

Scripture: John 11:32-44

Sermon For A Baptism

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Aug 2, 2021

This is a message given at an outdoor baptism service, the first live service after 16 months during the Covid pandemic

August 1, 2021 Sermon - A Baptism I speak to you joyfully in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Baptism is a sign, a symbol, and an important marker of the life of a follower of Jesus. It is a sign of a person’s inclusion in the Body of Christ, the church, which is the hands ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20, Romans 6:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Easter 2020 - The Fragrance Of Eden

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Mar 12, 2020

In front of Mary was a tomb lifeless and foreboding, a scene of death. As she turned around a whole new scene developed around the character of the Gardener.

We live in uncertain times – Droughts, bushfires and now a dreaded pestilence! • Isn’t it amazing how quickly our priorities change when events like this occur? • Instead of striving for that new job, that new house, that new car, that new outfit, suddenly simple things like toilet paper takes on ...read more

Scripture: John 20:11-17, Exodus 25:17-25, Leviticus 16:15-16, Luke 8:2, Leviticus 23:9-12, John 3:16, 2 Corinthians 1:21-22, Ephesians 5:1-2, 2 Corinthians 5:1-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian Church

Christmas Eve Over And Over Again! Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 7, 2019

Gideon – stuck in time – stuck reliving the same day over and over (Christmas Eve) until he learns the lesson God wants to teach him – which is the true meaning of Christmas and the reason Jesus came to this earth as a baby – It is found in John 3:16!

Christmas Eve over and over again! Message for CHC School Christmas Program 2019: Summary of play: Gideon – stuck in time – stuck reliving the same day over and over (Christmas Eve) until he learns the lesson God wants to teach him – which is the true meaning of Christmas and the reason Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, John 3:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Soul Man

Contributed by Kenneth R. Jenkins on May 24, 2021

With the help of the Holy Spirit, we're going to talk about a “SOUL MAN”.

BACK IN 1967, there was a song composed by Isaac Hayes and David Porter, called “Soul Man”. It first became successful as a number 2 hit single by Atlantic Records soul duo Sam & Dave, which consisted of Samuel “Sam” Moore and David “Dave” Prater. Over 53 years later in 2019, “Soul Man” was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

A Double Vaccination Of Jesus?

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jun 1, 2021

In the story of a blind man being cured by Jesus it took Him two attempts. This is a foreshadowing for many disciples. They may need to "Jesus experiences" before them become devout disciples.

A Double Vaccination of Jesus? Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Mark 8:22-26 22 And they came to Bethsaida. And they brought a blind man to Jesus and implored Him to touch him. 23 Taking the blind man by the hand, He brought him out of the village; and after spitting on his eyes and laying His hands ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:22-26

Denomination: United Methodist

Lifted Up!

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jun 5, 2021

The following sermon is going to review John 3:14-15 and Numbers 21:4-9 to learn how to proclaim this Good News in a manner that the lost of this world might understand, be born again and receive eternal life!

Lifted Up John 3:14-15, Numbers 21:4-9 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Imagine what courage it must have taken for a Pharisees and member of the ruling council who were antagonistic towards Christ to publicly declare “Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher who has ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-15, Numbers 21:4-9

Denomination: Baptist

Death

Contributed by Pastor Butch Woolsey on Jun 8, 2021

HEALING

Death I want to talk about death this and what the Bible says about it. The Lord laid it on my heart to do a sermon on death. It seems this past year and recently right here at church ,people that we been praying for, or passing away. So what does death mean to you? Are you afraid to die? God did ...read more

Scripture: John 14:17-20, 1 Thessalonians 4:14-18, Genesis 1:3-5

Reuben, Mister "Might Have Been” Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jul 13, 2022

The firstborn son had certain privileges in Hebrew families. Reuben, Jacob's oldest, gave in to sin and as a result, he lost his blessing and birthright. Don't make Reuben mistakes!

Introduction: Back in the early 1980’s, Pastor Dale Burden, then living in the Tidewater area of Virginia (the cities near Norfolk and Virginia Beach) preached a message, or a series (IIRC) about Reuben, calling him “mister might have been”. After all these years, I still remember bits and pieces ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 29:32, Genesis 30:14, Genesis 35:22, Genesis 49:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

What Does It Mean To Be Born Again? (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Mar 21, 2022

Diving deep into the most known verse in the Bible, we discover that Jesus came to seek and save.

Now That’s a Good Question: What Does it Mean to Born Again? (Part 2) John 3:9-21 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 3-20-2022 John Who? Do you remember the name Rollen Stewart? You may not remember the name but you may remember him if you see him. [Slide] He was known as ...read more

Scripture: John 3:11-21

Denomination: Baptist