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  • Benny Horn avatar

    Born Again To Become A New Creature In Christ

    Contributed by Benny Horn on Oct 29, 2001
    based on 126 ratings
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    When a caterpillar becomes a butterfly, it becomes a new creature; this is a perfect picture of the eternal security of the believer.

    Born Again to Become a New Creature in Christ Introduction: When God created all the living creatures in the world, he made many different kinds. He created some to be very beautiful to look at, and some not so beautiful at least to us. Of course, I am sure that they are all beautiful to God. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Transitions

    Contributed by Peter Thelander on Oct 31, 2001
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    A message from the lay leader on the changing of pastors.

    Transitions I. A look at this change in pastors A. Subtitle – Why do United Methodists seem to torture themselves every few years by changing pastors? II. History lesson A. Methodism goes back to a renewal movement in the Church of England in the 1700’s 1. Footnote: Church of England is also ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    For God So Loved The World

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 9, 2001
    based on 118 ratings
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    Somebody said, "Grandparents are the biggest hypocrites in the world. There is just no way that the grandparents of my children could be the same parents who raised me, because they are so very different."

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX ILL. "Mommy, what does God look like?" asked 5-year-old Timmy. He put down his peanut butter sandwich & took a big swallow of milk. "Well, God is a Spirit & we can’t see Him in the same way ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Robert Barnett avatar

    Your Child's Greatest Need Series

    Contributed by Robert Barnett on Nov 10, 2001
    based on 50 ratings
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    THis shows each child’s need of salvation and the basis there for.

    Y O U R C H I L D ¡¥ S G R E A T E S T N E E D ¡§That which is born of the flesh is flesh, and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.¡¨ ¡K ¡§You must be born again.¡¨ The Lord Jesus --- John 3:6,7 NIV There once was an elderly woman who thought that getting a talking parrot would ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Believing I Can Receive Series

    Contributed by David Shipman on Nov 22, 2001
    based on 16 ratings
     | 2,907 views

    We must know that we know we can prossess what God has promised and we must prepare ourselves to receive what we are believing for.

    Breakthrough 2: Believing I Can Receive! >Start with a confession of faith >Purpose is to possess what we continually claim that we have legal right to. >Two focal points of this breakthrough 1. We must know that we know we can possess 2. We must prepare ourselves >Today is a very simple ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Michael Bowen avatar

    Behind The Scenes Of John3:16

    Contributed by Michael Bowen on Nov 28, 2001
    based on 81 ratings
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    Three simple facts about salvation.

    Behind The Scenes Of John 3:16 - John 3:16 Introduction: A man broke into a woman’s house one night to rob her. When the woman saw the thief in her house she picked up her Bible and said, "Acts 2:38!" When she did the robber took off running out of the house. When the police caught up with him, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Kane avatar

    Why Did Jesus Do It?

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Nov 9, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
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    Jesus died for us because He loves us and wanted us back.

    Well known to us are The Ten Commandments. But less well known are The Paradoxical Commandments? “Honesty and frankness make you vulnerable. Be honest and frank anyway.” “The good you do today will be forgotten tomorrow. Do good anyway.” Ever heard these statements in conversation or in print? Kent ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Dr. C. David White avatar

    New Birth - Metamorphosis Series

    Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Nov 10, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 5,586 views

    Christianity is not turning over a new leaf, or simply being a better person. Christian’s are created not made in a supernatural new birth.

    Characteristics of Christianity pt 1: Metamorphosis And there was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews. 2 He came to Jesus by night and said to Him, Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher come from God; for no man can do these miracles which you do unless God is with him. 3 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Greatest Gift

    Contributed by Ken Sowers on Nov 11, 2002
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,077 views

    Understanding the John 3:16 story

    What’s the best gift you’ve ever given someone? Hear about God’s greatest gift. Boy chasing skunk on the Grand Canyon Good news so incredible that we can’t believe it - eternal life so beyond us that we are like that boy. Nicodemus was at the top of the pyramid of the Israelite society. He had ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Kenneth Trent avatar

    Truths We Learn From Nicodemus

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 18, 2002
    based on 128 ratings
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    The account of Nicodemus’ conversion refutes those who say: "I have always been saved, I can’t remember ever being lost" and proclaims "You must be born again!"

    TRUTHS WE LEARN FROM NICODEMUS "There was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews. 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 miracles that You do unless God is with him." John 3:1-2. Expanded ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Johnny Small avatar

    A Child Is Born

    Contributed by Johnny Small on Dec 2, 2002
    based on 77 ratings
     | 5,506 views

    It is that time of year again that we celebrate the birth of the Son of God. If we are really celebrating Christ, why are we so stressed out this time of the year?

    A Child is Born It is that time of the year again. We have just finished the last of the left over Thanksgiving turkey and have recovered from all of the early morning sales from the day after. Most of us probably have our Christmas trees up and many have lighted up the outside of our houses ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steaven Snow avatar

    The Love Of God

    Contributed by Steaven Snow on Feb 9, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
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    The love of God is revealed in His willing sacrifice of His own Son for unworthy man.

    The Love of God TEXT: John 3:11-16 11 Verily, verily, I say unto thee, We speak that we do know, and testify that we have seen; and ye receive not our witness. 12 If I have told you earthly things, and ye believe not, how shall ye believe, if I tell you of heavenly things? 13 And no man hath ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim Zingale avatar

    The Giving Of The Cross

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Feb 14, 2005
    based on 124 ratings
     | 11,889 views

    A sermon for the 2nd Sunday in Lent It is about the cross of Christ

    Second Sunday in Lent John 3:1-17 "The Giving of the Cross" "Now there was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews. 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 ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Nick At Night

    Contributed by John Nadasi on Feb 17, 2005
    based on 25 ratings
     | 4,184 views

    A non threatening invitation to salvation.

    John 3:1-17 Paonia United Methodist Church February 20, 2004 This morning we continue along our Lenten journey As we return to an old friend. Lent, if you remember, is a season set aside to contemplate And even mourn the distance between God and mankind. And the purpose of this is to take an ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Thomas Bowen avatar

    Be My Valentine

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Feb 17, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 9,534 views

    John 3:16 is a valenting from God. Sometimes we we let our love be take fro granted.

    Be My Valentine John 3:16 I was thinking about Love this week. I had many occasions that brought the subject to my mind. Keylee was baking a cake for class for a valentine party of sorts. Jason purchased a heart shaped box of chocolates and has other plans lined up that will probably involve ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational