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  • Keith Foskey avatar

    The Second Birth

    Contributed by Keith Foskey on Mar 22, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,930 views

    Being born again; a necessity

    Topic: The second birth Text: John 3:3 Introduction: In our lives we all have a defining moment. For some athletes their defining moment happened on the field of play For some soldiers their defining moment happened on the field of Battle For Christians their defining moment should be their ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Every Believer Is Born Again

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on May 23, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 4,108 views

    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
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,385 views

    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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    God's Gift

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 15, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,778 views

    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

  • Mike Wilkins avatar

    Entering The Kingdom Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jun 29, 2006
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,127 views

    We change our citizenship to the kingdom of God through confession, repentance, faith, receiving, going public, and following Jesus.

    The Secret Message of Jesus June 25, 2006 Entering the Kingdom John 3:1-21 I’ve been speaking over this last month about Jesus’ message – the Message about the Kingdom of God. Jesus taught us that the Kingdom of God is not something that will only happen in the future, but the Kingdom is ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Frank Lay avatar

    The Wonder Of Who We Are In Christ Series

    Contributed by Frank Lay on Jul 19, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 9,285 views

    In 3:1-3, John, having acknowledged that Christians are born of God, now enlarges on the wonder and the glory of our relationship with God. Reflecting on our position as children of God should cause us to have a renewed sense of wonder. Let’s examine wh

    THE WONDER OF WHO WE ARE IN CHRIST (1 John 3:1-3) It is fascinating to watch little children as they discover something new. They are filled with wonder at an object as tiny as a beetle or as colorful as a butterfly. One of the problems with growing up is that all too often we lose our sense of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • George Barton avatar

    Christ As The Judge In The Teachings Of John Part 1 Series

    Contributed by George Barton on Aug 2, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,323 views

    Describes from the writings of John the various terms John uses to describe Christ as the Judge.

    CHRIST AS THE JUDGE IN THE TEACHINGS OF JOHN. PART 1 INTRODUCTION. How many of you have enjoyed watching T.V. serials or dramas in which there is a courtroom scene? Which ones have you enjoyed the most. How many of you have been in a court lately? What were you? A spectator? A guilty defendant? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christ As The Judge In The Teachings Of John Part 2 Series

    Contributed by George Barton on Aug 2, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,799 views

    Continues the description of Christ as the Judge in the teachings of John and gives practical implications.

    CHRIST AS THE JUDGE IN THE TEACHINGS OF JOHN PART 2 V. HE IS COMING AGAIN A SECOND TIME FOR JUDGMENT. Even Christians may think that He delays His coming (Rev. 6:10), but He will surely come quickly (Rev. 22:16-21). (Rev 6:10 NIV) They called out in a loud voice, "How long, Sovereign ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Old Testament Trinity

    Contributed by William Mouser on Aug 2, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 4,833 views

    Though the OT alone might not generate the doctrine of the Trinity, in the light of the NT, the Trinity is easy to see in various OT passages.

    Homily for Trinity Sunday Psalm 93, Exodus 3:1-6, Romans 8:12-17, John 3:1-16 The Old Testament Trinity Several years ago, my wife and I were in a liberal Lutheran church on Trinity Sunday. We arrived at the end of what they billed as their traditional service, which appeared to us to be a ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    You Must Be Born Again Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Sep 12, 2006
    based on 26 ratings
     | 39,621 views

    Jesus gives Nicodemus three important facts about being born again.

    A Study of the Book of John “That You May Believe” Sermon # 8 “You Must Be Born Again” John 3:1-13 What would you say if I were to ask you this morning, “Give one good reason why you should go to Heaven?” The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Thomas Lanthrip avatar

    The Doctrine Of Regeneration

    Contributed by Thomas Lanthrip on Sep 20, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 8,289 views

    A message designed to cut to the heart of the nature of salvation.

    The Doctrine of Regeneration John 3: 1-21 Quote: “As to its nature and source it is a supernatural, creative act of the Holy Spirit, not reforming our old nature, but giving us a new one alongside of the old.” James M. Gray Intro: Last week we looked at the truth of the matter about man’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Divine Investments

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 20, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,264 views

    Jesus has made a great investment in your life, what kind of return is He getting for it?

    Divine Investments John 3:1-18 August 13, 2006 Morning Service Introduction I can remember a friend of mine’s father, Jim was into different investments and was constantly studying different stocks, bonds and real estate. He was extremely good with money and did well in the stock market. There ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Ian Lyall avatar

    Born Again

    Contributed by Ian Lyall on Sep 28, 2005
    based on 41 ratings
     | 8,608 views

    Jesus was visited by Nicodemus, who learns of the essential need to be born again. What does it mean to be ’born again’ What about us?

    Nicodemus was an expert. He was a religious expert. He knew what made for good religion, and he knew it all. His way of life, like many other of the Pharisees was pretty comfortable. He was respected and he’d even made it on to the ruling council. Life couldn’t get better. He was the ideal ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Are You Feeding The Caterpillar

    Contributed by Chris Summers on Oct 7, 2005
    based on 64 ratings
     | 9,339 views

    The Caterpillar and the butterfly.

    Are you feeding the caterpillar? John 3:3 “3 Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God. “ Kjv Are you feeding the caterpillar ? You may ask your self “ what is he talking about ?” well I want to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Born Of The Spirit

    Contributed by Brian William on Nov 10, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 10,552 views

    What are the signs that we are truly born again? This sermon seeks to list those signs and to invite all to experience the rebirth that only Christ offers.

    [This was from a sermon series I preached based on the sermons of the founder of Methodism, John Wesley. While the illustrations and language are updated, many of the concepts and ideas, as well as the general structure and message of the sermon, are taken directly from Wesley’s sermon entitled ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist