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  • Carla Powell avatar

    Justice From Within

    Contributed by Carla Powell on Mar 2, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 5,142 views

    Overview of Nicodemus’ role in the gospel of John, particularly John 3:1-17 and John 7:51. Encourages hearers to get involved on behalf of God’s justice - even if they are the sole voice speaking out.

    February 24, 2002 - Second Sunday in Lent (A) "Justice from Within" - John 3:1-17 Grace be to you and peace from God our Father and from our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen. In our gospel lesson, Nicodemus, a leader of the Pharisees, comes to Jesus at night. He has some questions for Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    What It Means To Be Born Again

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 9, 2002
    based on 277 ratings
     | 22,473 views

    What is the new birth?

    What Does It Mean To Be Born Again? John 3:1-16 I. Born Again Defined. A. The strong assertion, “Except a man be born again.” The word “again” (anoôthen PWS: 80) has three different meanings in Greek. It means... 1. From the first: from the beginning or completely and fully 2. Again: a second ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You Must Be Born Again

    Contributed by W. Alderman on Feb 25, 2006
    based on 39 ratings
     | 8,248 views

    This is an exposition on John 3 showing the importance of the new birth in hopes that many will be saved

    WHAT DO YOU BELIEVE ABOUT THE NEW BIRTH JOHN 3:1-16 W. Max Alderman When Jimmy Carter was elected to the presidency of the United States of America, he publicized that he was born again. The use of this term became rather common then and also rather popular. On the surface one ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Travis Johnson avatar

    Face To Face With Grace

    Contributed by Travis Johnson on Feb 25, 2006
    based on 91 ratings
     | 9,004 views

    This sermon describes the day Nicodemas came face to face with Grace.

    FACE TO FACE WITH GRACE John 3: 1-3; 7 1:14; 16-17 Intro: ILL- During a British conference on comparative religions, experts from around the world were discussing whether any one belief was unique to the Christian faith. The debate went on for some time until C. S. Lewis wandered into the ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Born Again!

    Contributed by Timothy Finch on Mar 13, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,586 views

    This message centers on the discussion between Jesus and Nicodemus and the importance of being "born again."

    Born Again John 3:1-18 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 the miraculous signs you are doing if God were not with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faith In The Shadows?

    Contributed by Paul Humphrey on Mar 27, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,862 views

    This sermon provides a look at Nicodemus coming to visit Jesus at night. In life, we are called to stand in the light and we are called to be light.

    Faith in the Shadows? Fourth Sunday in Lent 2006 Dr. Paul G. Humphrey Go to the following site if you would like to listen to the sermon in audio format: http://www.forministry.com/USTNUMETCVFUMC/Sermon.dsp?sermonsite_action=view_sermon&sermonsite_sermonid=10198 Have you ever cleaned your ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Bruce Ball avatar

    Whosoever Will

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Apr 19, 2006
    based on 67 ratings
     | 8,672 views

    A sermon that explains JOHN 3:16, using an illustration about American soldiers held captive in Viet Nam in 1968.

    ‘For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, so that whosoever believeth in Him shall not perish but have everlasting life.’ Those are not only the most beautiful words ever spoken, but they are the most meaningful words ever spoken. Almost everybody knows this verse, but not ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Religion Meets Relationship

    Contributed by Keith Crouch on Jan 3, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 2,390 views

    This is a Bible study from John 3 that can be easily preached or taught in a small group setting.

    Religion Meets Relationship John 3:1-16 I. Who Was Nicodemas? (v. 1-2, 10) A. He was a ruler of Israel. This means that He would have been on the Sanhedrin, Pharisee and leading teacher. B. He came on behalf of a group C. He acknowledged that Jesus was a great teacher. D. Why did Nicodemas come ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Giving Of The Cross

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Feb 14, 2005
    based on 124 ratings
     | 11,860 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
     | 4,167 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

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    "The New Birth"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 19, 2005
    based on 23 ratings
     | 5,463 views

    Why must we be born again, how should we be born again, and what is the nature of this new birth?

    John 3:1-21 “The New Birth” By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org As many of you know, my wife, Jeanne is seven months pregnant. There is a little baby living inside of her…named Mary Ellen. And even though Mary Ellen has not ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Fred Mueller avatar

    The New Birth

    Contributed by Fred Mueller on Feb 20, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,370 views

    A sermon looking into the visit of Nicodemus to Jesus under the cloak of darkness.

    Hillsborough Reformed Church at Millstone February 20, 2005 Genesis 12:1-4a, John 3:1-17 ¡§The New Birth¡¨ Surreptitious, sneaky, scared, apprehensive, unsure, clandestine. All these words apply to Nicodemus who approached Jesus late one night under the cover of darkness. Not many crimes ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Nick At Night

    Contributed by Tim Zukas on Feb 20, 2005
    based on 30 ratings
     | 4,458 views

    Nicodemus - religion vs relationship

    Nick at Night This passage is one of the most familiar in scripture. You see John 3:16 advertised on road signs and sporting events. Luther called John 3:16, “the gospel in microcosm” It is one of the first passages that we memorize, usually in a Sunday School class. Now don’t get me wrong, I love ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Born Again

    Contributed by Ian Lyall on Sep 28, 2005
    based on 41 ratings
     | 8,564 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
     | 9,296 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