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  • Ronald Thompson avatar

    Eternal Life With Our Lord

    Contributed by Ronald Thompson on Jun 25, 2003
    based on 18 ratings
     | 2,113 views

    Life with God in our lives.

    Life with God in our lives is a very wonderful thing. I know that if it were not for God in my life i would not be where I am now. Growing up in my house, one would never have believed that I’d grow up to become an ordained minister. For those that believe in God you know what i am talking ...read more

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    The Wind

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jul 22, 2003
    based on 28 ratings
     | 11,643 views

    A sermon for Trinity Sunday

    Holy Trinity Sunday John 3:1-17 "The Wind"   3:1 ¶ Now there was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews. 2 This man came to Jesus by night and said to him, "Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher come from God; for no one can do these signs that you do, unless God is with ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    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

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The New Birth Series

    Contributed by Chris Sparkman on Nov 17, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,265 views

    God is doing a New Thing...and His plan for our lives begins with the New Birth!

    GOD IS DOING A NEW THING THE NEW BIRTH John 3:1-17 (1) There was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus A. Who was this man? 1. Pharisee A) Extremely religious and very intelligent B) Devoted to keeping the Law C) Intensely Jealous of Jesus 1) He undermined their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Narnia: Winter Is Almost Over Series

    Contributed by Brad Rigney on Dec 2, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,354 views

    This sermon describes the 1st & 2nd Comings of Jesus as times of Winter - like Narnia where it was always Winter. We can celebrate and stand confident that Jesus will meet us in our times of Winter.

    Winter is Almost Over John 3:16-21, &1Thess. 5:1-11 Intro.: A. Winter: Even here in San Diego, it got a little cool during the night this week as winter is near. But of course our winter is nothing compared to other parts of the country. How would you like to be in No. or So. Dakota, or ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    Every Believer Is Born Again

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on May 23, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
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    PENTECOST 1(B) - Every believer is born again, not naturally but spiritually.

    EVERY BELIEVER IS BORN AGAIN (Outline) JOHN 3:1-17 - May 22, 2005 - PENTECOST 1 INTRO: Everyone is happy at the birth of a baby. They are just so cute and cuddly. But the reality is that everyone is born into this world of sin as a sinner. Our first birth pales in comparison to being born ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Focus Your Faith

    Contributed by Richard Burkey on May 26, 2005
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    This encounter between Jesus and a leading Jewish religious leader named Nicodemus deals with focus questions. Who is Jesus? What is His purpose? What exactly does Jesus come to do?

    Focus Your Faith John 3:1-17 (New International Version) 1Now there was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a member of the Jewish ruling council. 2He came to Jesus at night and said, “Rabbi, we know you are a teacher who has come from God. For no one could ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Make It Count

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Dec 25, 2005
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     | 6,046 views

    THis is a Christmas Day Message encouraging us to make the gift of Jesus Christ count in our lives.

    Make It Count GNLCC 12/25/2005 Ecclesiastes 11:9-10 John 3:16-21 How many of us today received gifts from other people. Our gifts are an indication that somebody loves us and somebody wants to invest our lives.. Many parents and grandparents and uncles and aunts and cousins and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Salvation – Back To School Series

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Jan 7, 2006
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    First in the Back to SCHOOL series focusing on the basics of our faith. This message focuses on Salvation. Also makes a great salvation message for non-believers

    INTRODUCTION: Deception is out of control in the world. The George Barna Group has uncovered some of the ways people in America are being deceived today.  59% do not believe in Satan  51% believe praying to dead saints is beneficial  35% believe you can communicate with ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    What's In The Box

    Contributed by John Pierce on Jan 7, 2006
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    Exploring the idea of Jesus as a gift in a day and age when true gifts are very rare.

    What’s in the Box Intro: Talk about the Merry Christmas vs. Happy Holidays thing… Seems like every year there are a group of Christians who get irate over some piece of Christmas tradition. We have heard it and many of us have said it… Don’t take the Christ out of Christmas… Santa is not my ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Jesus Is The Reason For The Season! Iii

    Contributed by Glen Lawhun on Dec 19, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,407 views

    On my mother’s side my work seem to end, But on my Father’s side I will be the judge of all man kind.

    Read John 3:16-21 This is the third sermon on “Jesus is the reason for the season”. We have learned how Jesus was before the beginning of time. He was there when the earth was created. He was there in the Garden of Eden. He was there when Adam, the first person ever to walk on the earth, was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Ordinarily Extraordinary

    Contributed by David Green on Dec 19, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
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    Relating two aspects of the birth of Jesus Christ; the ordinary and the extraordinary.

    Intro: -Read John 3:16-18 -Sometimes it is true that we remain insensitive to how much someone else loves us, until we have failed them. Only then, to discover that it makes no difference at all in their love for us. Their love, therefore, becomes a kind of love that is neither deserved nor ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Five Unfathomable Truths"

    Contributed by Jerry Depoy on May 4, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 2,776 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Baptism: Taking The Plunge

    Contributed by Troy Borst on May 17, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 3,400 views

    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

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Will God Send Good People To Hell? Series

    Contributed by Wayne Doyle on May 28, 2004
    based on 60 ratings
     | 7,368 views

    How to win this generation to christ

    TWO HOTELS A Sermon on reaching this generation for Christ. By Rev Wayne L. Doyle Main Scripture: John 3:16-17 An Old Scottish farmer was once quoted as saying “If you do what you’ve always done, then you’ll get what you always got”. His way of saying “If you want to change the future, you have ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal