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  • Tim Zingale avatar

    The Giving Of The Cross

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Feb 14, 2005
    based on 124 ratings
     | 12,012 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
     | 4,276 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
     | 5,615 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
     | 5,493 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
     | 4,535 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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    Religion Meets Relationship

    Contributed by Keith Crouch on Jan 3, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 2,459 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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    Are You Feeding The Caterpillar

    Contributed by Chris Summers on Oct 7, 2005
    based on 64 ratings
     | 9,413 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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    Every Believer Is Born Again

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on May 23, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 4,130 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
     | 4,418 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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    When The Truth Of Jesus Dawns Series

    Contributed by Wes Richard on Mar 16, 2007
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     | 2,413 views

    The story of Nicodemus helps us see that until the truth of Jesus dawns on us, we remain in the dark.

    Because of Daylight Savings Time, some of you probably feel like you got up an hour early today. Some of you may be here and not even know it because you are not awake yet! I’ve told this little story before, but I’m going to tell it again because it helps to make a point I want to make ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Salvation

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Mar 26, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,098 views

    What does the Bible say about salvation?

    John 3:3 Salvation Introduction A. Welcome – comments on Marty Haggard B. People ask me what Missionary Baptists believe. What’s the difference? C. Not my intention to point out differences, but to deal with what we believe. D. Let me remind you these are not MB distinctives, but Bible ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Matthew Sickling avatar

    The Gospel In A Nutshell

    Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Apr 1, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,672 views

    Modern Parable of the importance of Sharing the Good news of Jesus Christ with those who are lost.

    Introduction: One Friday afternoon, after a long day at the office you are driving home and you turn the radio on. You hear about a little village in India where a few villagers died suddenly from some kind of mysterious flu. You don’t think much about it, but on Sunday, coming home from church, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A New Beginning Needed Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 28, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,183 views

    God gives us his Holy Spirit to enable us to be renewed and begin life again as children of God.

    A Pharisee, a leader of the Jews, came to see Jesus by night. We’re not told why he came. His opening statement might indicate a curiosity about who Jesus really is. But then, it might also be simply the opening statement that precedes some sort of accusation or put down. "We know that you are a ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Lee Henry avatar

    Nic At Night

    Contributed by Lee Henry on Nov 15, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,708 views

    Nicodemus met Jesus at night and his life was changed forever. Our life will be changed too when we come face to face with Jesus.

    Nic at Night John 3:1-21 Intro: Jesus had performed the miracle at Cana and his disciples believed in him. He followed this sign with others as he goes to Jerusalem for the passover. Many believed including many of the Pharisees. Nicodemus seems to have been one of them. Nicodemus was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ed Wood avatar

    Born Again

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Nov 17, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,949 views

    A message about the New Birth as Jesus confronted Nicodemus.

    BORN AGAIN John 3:1-21 INTRO: Charles Colson emerged as a prominent figure of the Watergate scandal. He served as counsel to the president for Richard Nixon. Colson wanted power, and he was willing to do ruthless things to get that power. His actions sent him to prison, and in prison he realized ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist