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Do You Pretend To Believe In Jesus?

Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Nov 4, 2004

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There is a real problem; I believe many people are pretending to believe in Jesus!

ILL>> I played Santa this week at the nursing home - The outfit was fine but the beard was rank, so I had to spray it with something. - I hugged - asked if they were good little boys and girls, passed out gifts and even danced with some of the ladies. I couldn’t tell who really believed in Santa ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Death, Is That Your Final Answer

Contributed by La Juana Morris on Nov 10, 2004

based on 55 ratings

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Death is only the end of a chapter not the conclusion of life of the saved

Death, is that your final answer. John 3:3-16 There was a show that became popular a few years ago. "Do you want to me a millionaire?" It’s host Regis, made "Is that your final answer" a common household phrase, as he posed this question to person prior to revealing to them if they had won cash ...read more

Scripture: John 3:3-16

Denomination: Methodist

What Does The Bible Have To Say About Being Born Again? Series

Contributed by Keith Manry on Dec 13, 2003

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The term "born again" has become a part of Christian venacular but many either don’t understand what it means or are turned off by it. Discover what the Bible has to say about being "Born Again."

“What Does the Bible Have to Say About Being Born Again?” John 3:1-21 There’s a lot of talk these days in the Christian community about being “born again.” Have you this heard this question: “Are you a born again?” For many if you can answer this question affirmatively, then you’re ok. You’re in. ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: Methodist

Born Again A New Years Message

Contributed by Othey Mcnew Jr. on Dec 26, 2003

based on 36 ratings

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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

Recreation: Spirit And Union Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 30, 2003

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It is the Spirit who recreates us. Salvation is more than about being declared "not guilty", it is about new life brought by the Spirit

ReCreation: Spirit and Union. Series: The Holy Who? Jn 3:1-8 May 18, 2003 Intro: Yesterday I had the opportunity to officiate in the marriage ceremony of Lisa Thompson and David Nadon – to celebrate their love and witness the exchange of their vows. Genesis 2:21-24 tells us, “the LORD God ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Wind Of The Spirit

Contributed by Ian Johnson on Jun 12, 2003

based on 94 ratings

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ANy one brought up in the Jewish tradition knows its natural to compare the Spirt with the wind. Jesus used a ready illistration the night he spoke to Nicodemus.

John 3:8 Just as you can hear the wind but can’t tell where it comes from or where it is going, so you can’t explain how people are born of the Spirit.” For anyone brought up in the Jeswish tradition it is natural to compare the Spirit with the wind. Ruach can mean 1) Wind: The desert wind ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

What It Means To Be Baptized

Contributed by Robert Baker on Jun 15, 2003

based on 58 ratings

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The Holy Trinity, series B. A description of the transforming effects of baptism both for infants and adults.

Trinity2003 “What it Means to be Baptized” John 3:1-17 June 15, 2003 © 2003, Rev. Robert C. Baker, Redeemer Lutheran Church, Vero Beach, Florida You know, there are probably a thousand opinions about what it means to be baptized. Some, like our Baptist brothers and sisters, view baptism simply ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: Lutheran

God's Gift

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 15, 2005

based on 7 ratings

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This sermon describes Christ Jesus as a gift from God.

God’s Gift – John 3: 1 - 17 Intro: What is the best gift you’ve ever received? --- At Christmas my kids would eagerly await the Christmas boxes from grandma. Every time she went shopping throughout the year she would buy them each a little something, wrap it in bright paper and put it in a box. ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Born Again

Contributed by James May on Sep 10, 2003

based on 38 ratings

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Nicodemus’ encounter with Jesus gives us our hope of being a part of the Kingdom of God. We must be Born Again. What does that mean?

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17, Matthew 12:43-45

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Nicodemus Series

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Sep 13, 2003

based on 39 ratings

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Jesus will meet your greatest spiritual need.

John 3:1-21 Nicodemus Encountering Christ in the Book of John #3 Kevin Higgins Woodlawn Baptist Church Denison, TX Introduction "There was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews: the same came to Jesus by night…" The passage we’re going to consider this morning is perhaps ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

"Five Unfathomable Truths"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on May 4, 2004

based on 24 ratings

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Seeing is not believing nor is understanding a requirement for believing. Jesus, the Master teacher, told Nicodemus there are many things in life that you will never understand, but you had better believe.

Title: "Five Unfathomable Truths" Introduction: Nicodemus was confused. As a teacher, he felt impressed to "stay after class" and talk to the master teacher. His basic complaint, "I don’t understand." The reply of Christ is the basis for today’s outline. Nicodmus there are many things that ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Vida En El Espíritu

Contributed by Fernando Ramirez De Arellano on May 7, 2004

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Un religioso, llamado Nicodemo, se acerca a Jesús para conocerle más y hacerle una serie de preguntas y Cristo le muestra la supremacía del espíritu sobre el alma

Vida en el Espíritu TEXTO: Juan 3: 1-8 INTRODUCCIÓN: Un religioso, llamado Nicodemo, se acerca a Jesús para conocerle más y hacerle una serie de preguntas. El día anterior Jesús había limpiado el templo y arrojado a todos los mercaderes que habían convertido la casa de Dios en un simple ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Baptism: Taking The Plunge

Contributed by Troy Borst on May 17, 2004

based on 44 ratings

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One of the foundational doctrines of our Christian faith is the doctrine of baptism. I would like to share with you this morning that on the map to Heaven, baptism is one of the directions. I do not want you to take my word for it. I want you to listen

BAPTISM: TAKING THE PLUNGE JOHN 3:1-17 ACTS 2:36-41 ROMANS 6:1-7 INTRODUCTION... Bits and Pieces, Vol. F, #41 The Rev. Billy Graham tells of a time early in his career when he arrived in a small town to preach a sermon. Wanting to mail a letter, he asked a young boy where the post office was. ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17, Romans 6:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

An Uncomplicated Message

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jun 2, 2004

based on 25 ratings

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This is a clear presentation of the Gospel based on Jesus’ encounter with Nicodemus in John 3.

“AN UNCOMPLICATED MESSAGE” John 3:1-21 INTRO – There are some things in life that seem very complicated to some people, and relatively easy to others. For instance, algebra seems very complicated to me. Only “D” I ever made in high school was in algebra. Too complicated to me. But for the ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Biblical Christianity: Transformation Theology Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Aug 22, 2005

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This is the fourth of a 4 part series comparing the early church of Acts 1-5 to today. This message looks at the idea of transformation through being "born again".

Biblical Christianity Pt 4 ¡V Transformation Theology John 3:1-21 Over the last three weeks we have been looking at the early church as described in the book of Acts. I won¡¦t take time to read those passages again but I encourage you to read them Acts 2-5. It¡¦s clear in these passages that ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

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