Sermons on Church Was Born:

The Deceived Church (Church Of Laodicea)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jul 25, 2025

Some good Bible teachers have spiritualized these letters to the seven churches and made each local congregation represent a particular era of church history.

But I strongly disagree with some of these good Bible teachers that I have a high respect for and I will explain in a few minutes why I disagree. For example, according to their view… • The first church on the list is the Ephesian church would represent the time when the apostles were alive and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Teaches Nicodemus

Contributed by Rick Bezanson on Aug 15, 2008

Jesus explains that you must have faith in Him to have eternal life.

In the Gospel of John we read in the third chapter of John starting at verse one; 1 Now there was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a member of the Jewish ruling council. 2 He came to Jesus at night and said, "Rabbi, we know you are a teacher who has come from God. For no one could perform ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17, John 7:45-52

Denomination: Lutheran

Did You See The Sign? - So What?

Contributed by Peter Fisher on Mar 8, 2020

Nicodemus saw the signs, but did he follow through? What does it mean to be born again?

Sermon preached at Chrich Church, Billericay 8 March 2020 Reading: John 3v1-17 Recording: https://youtu.be/v1T5jVDLaMA Did you see the sign? Did you see the sign this morning? What sign? The one in the foyer, the strange picture. No, go take a look later, if you didn’t my introduction is ruined. ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: Anglican

New Birth Pt 1 Series

Contributed by Carl Greene on Sep 11, 2008

This sermon explains why Jesus says we all must be "born again". It also goes into an explanation of what is a sacrament and why we baptize. This sermon is based upon John Wesley’s sermon #45 by the same name preached in 1760.

First, a little humor: A preacher once heard about another preacher who gained notoriety by preaching the world’s longest sermon. He felt led to preach some kind of notable sermon, too, and get in the record books. But he didn’t want to bore people with a long sermon. So he decided he would ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-7

Denomination: Methodist

Made Alive In Christ Series

Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Apr 30, 2008

God brings us from being spiritually dead, unable and unwilling to help ourselves. But God not only made us alive but gave us an inheritance beyond description.

Series: Ephesians: How To Walk God’s Trail Text: Ephesians 2:1-7 Title: “Made Alive In Christ” I. What We Were (1-3) • “And you...who were dead” o What does it mean when the Bible says we were dead? o Dead is an interesting word, while it does mean “without life” it also means “useless,” ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Happy Birthday Church

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jun 9, 2003

A look at the events on the first Pentecost

I wonder what they were thinking about on that day? Had they gathered together to celebrate the holidays or were they making plans for the future? We don’t know where they were, why they were there or even how many of them there were. But we do know that what happened on that day changed history ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Wesleyan

Entrance To The Kingdom Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Dec 16, 2008

Exposition of Matthew 13:44-46 regarding the two parables of the kingdom about the treasure and the soil

Text: Matthew 13:44-46 Title: Entrance to the Kingdom Date/Place: LSCC, 7/23/06, AM A. Opening illustration: Entrance of the Aucan Indians into the Kingdom B. Background to passage: Jesus has just finished giving several parables about the kingdom in general, and people’s responses to it. And so ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46

Denomination: Baptist

What Does The Cross Mean To You?

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 16, 2009

This message was given to a four church community service on Good Friday.

What does the cross mean to you? Luke 23:32-43 Disclaimer: This sermon came from ideas from Sermon Central and my own private study of the Word. Introduction- Walk quickly through the holy week events. What is the most common religious ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-43

Denomination: Nazarene

"faith Starts In The Darkness"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 4, 2020

A sermon about being born again.

“Faith Starts in the Darkness” John 3:1-21 The first Apartment I lived in after college was in a really old building. It was one room plus a bathroom. The refrigerator was in a closet. I slept on my boss’s army cot. One night, after I had turned out the lights and gotten into bed… …I ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: United Methodist

The Holy Spirit And The Church/

Contributed by John Gullick on May 18, 2002

A sermon that looks at the need for the Holy Spirit using material from David Watson and considers the call for the Christian to ask for the spirit

There is a Snoopy cartoon where charlie Browns baseball game is rained off - the frames show him going to the telephone and having a chat. When he comes outside his friend Schroeder says - "The rain has stopped Charlie Brown . What did you do, call the weatherman?" His answer No, dial a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Knowing That We Are Saved - Part #2 Series

Contributed by Vernon L Caruthers on Dec 21, 2009

This sermon lists for us the remaining of the 6 TESTS that John lists for us as evidence that we are indeed BORN AGAIN. If we do not pass these TESTS then we are in SPIRITUAL TROUBLE.

Sermons from the Book of 1 John Knowing the We Are Saved -- Part 2 Scripture Ref: I John 5:13 Introduction: Last Sunday morning I began a SERIES of MESSAGES from the N. T. BOOK of 1 JOHN. In 1John 5:13 JOHN shares with us his PURPOSE of WRITING this EPISTLE. I John 5:13 ‘These things have I ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:13

Nicodemus (Part 2) – He Is Born Again At The Cross – Jesus Was Lifted Up Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 7, 2022

Too many churches have forgotten that there is an entry into God’s kingdom, the way of the new birth, in order to become children of the living God, and instead, they seem to be content that people just come to church. Nicodemus had to learn the necessity of the new birth - AND HE DID.

NICODEMUS – HE IS BORN AGAIN AT THE CROSS – JESUS WAS LIFTED UP THE CHARACTERS OF JOHN’S GOSPEL - NICODEMUS PART 2 MESSAGE – NICODEMUS PART 2 Part 2 is the continuation of the Message in Part 1. John 3 v 7 Do not marvel that I said to you, ‘You must be born again.’ John 3:8 The wind blows ...read more

Scripture: John 3:7-17, Ephesians 4:8, Isaiah 61:2, John 7:47-52, Deuteronomy 1:17, Deuteronomy 19:15, Isaiah 53:9, John 19:38-40  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Must What? Series

Contributed by Richard White on Aug 9, 2008

What we must do to be saved has been the subject of debate, what does Jesus say?

I Must WHAT??? John 3:1-16 This is part one of a series on the subject of being Born Again. John Chapter 3 introduces a man named Nicodemus and highlights an interview between Jesus and Nicodemus. This is much like a private Bible study where one is actually freed to ask any question of the ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pitcairn Bible

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Oct 25, 2008

Bibel Sunday - God’s word is more than a storybook. It has the power to transform lives. Don’t miss out by neglecting it

Psalm 119 9-16 9 How can a young man keep his way pure? By living according to your word. 10 I seek you with all my heart; do not let me stray from your commands. 11 I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you. 12 Praise be to you, O ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:9-16

Denomination: Anglican

The New Birth Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Nov 25, 2008

Jesus tells Nicodemus of the new birth.

If you’ve ever taught a class, there is one kind of student that can absolutely drive you crazy. And it seems like there’s one in every crowd. That’s the person who has an answer for everything. I got a kick out of a couple of the kids during the youth rally who were like that. In the very ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-8

Denomination: Baptist