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  • Reg Watson avatar

    What's Love Got To Do With It?

    Contributed by Reg Watson on Aug 6, 2009
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    We can have the same confidence of God’s love for us that John had when he acknowledged that he was "the disciple whom Jesus loved" (Jn 13:23).

    “What’s Love Got To Do With It?” John 13:23 If you were to guess, what do you think is the one thing in life a person wants more than anything else? Fame, wealth, beauty, status, power, position? I would argue that while a lot of people think that any one of, or a combination of, these would make ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Spiritual Encounter

    Contributed by Daniel Haas on Aug 7, 2009
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    We are to be a bread and butter church

    John 3:1-17 Spiritual Encounter - “Very truly, I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God without being born from above.” - Born-again Christians are not exactly what I wanna be - heartfelt Mormonism - love mircales: Glenn Beck crying for job, statehood revelation requirements - legalistic ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    A Pharisee Learns About Salvation Series

    Contributed by Paul Shafit on Aug 10, 2009
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    Interesting insight regarding Nicodemus’ visit and its implication for us

    We read and hear so much about covert ops these days. People trying to hide what they’re doing from those around them for personal, political, or economic gain do things in secret that they wouldn’t do openly. Nicodemus was a man on a quest. He flew in the face of popular opinion in order to learn ...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
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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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    You Are Called To A Life Of Righteousness

    Contributed by William Baeta on Jun 4, 2005
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    “Do you not know that you are the temple of God and that the Spirit of God dwells in you? If anyone defiles the temple of God, God will destroy him. For the temple of God is holy, which temple you are” 1 Cor. 3:16-17.

    Theme: You are called to a life of righteousness Text: Lev. 19:1-2, 17-18; 1 Cor. 3:16-23; John 3:7-14 One important question that affects the quality of our life and that has been asked in every age and generation is where do I come from? Why am I here? And where am I going? Unfortunately many ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Greatest Love Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 6, 2005
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     | 30,287 views

    John 3:16 is so simple and easily understood that sometimes we fail to understand how majestic and powerful it’s underlying message can be.

    OPEN: I once read the story of a man had been driving on an out-of-the-way 2 lane highway running thru the rural countryside. He noticed an old tumbledown shack standing in the middle of an open field. He had to smile to himself as he read the crudely printed message on one whole side of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Take A Look At What Love Does Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Sep 10, 2010
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    Gods love is SO amazing, we need to step back and just look at what it can do for us

    SERMON BRIEF Date Written: September 10, 2010 Date Preached: March 03, 2002, Edited and Repreached September 12, 2010 Church: OPBC (AM) FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Series: Recognizing and Responding to the Living Word Title: Take a Look at What Love Does Text: John 3:16-22 16"For God so loved the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Owens avatar

    Nic At Night Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Sep 27, 2010
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    In this lesson I cover the context of John 3:16, explaining the meeting between Jesus and Nicodemus. I address being born again, and the significance of John 3:16.

    A. Most of us are familiar with JOHN 3:16. 1. We see that word and those numbers can see it displayed in many places – especially at sporting events where the sign may be seen by many people. 2. Look at the four pictures on the screen. a. The first is of a young man with a John 3:16 sign ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Owens avatar

    No One Like Him Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Oct 5, 2010
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    In this lesson we explore the truths that God is and that God loves.

    Introduction: A. One day, the children were lined up in the cafeteria of a Catholic elementary school for lunch. 1. At the end of the cafeteria line was a large pile of apples. 2. The nun had made a note, and posted it above the pile of apples, “Take only one. God is watching.” 3. Out ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Owens avatar

    The Gift Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Oct 11, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,172 views

    In this lesson we consider why Jesus is the one and only Son of God and we marvel at the fact that God gave His one and only Son on our behalf.

    Introduction: A. We all love to receive gifts, don’t we? 1. Christmas gifts, graduation gifts, wedding gifts, and birthday presents – we love to receive them all! 2. But what do you do when you receive a gift you don’t like or want? B. Here are the Top Ten Things To Say About A ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    John 3:16 - Parable Of The Lost Miners Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Oct 16, 2010
    based on 46 ratings
     | 8,996 views

    The day finally came when the escape hole was nearly finished. The king sent final instructions through to the men to prepare the way as he drilled through the final few feet to the roof of their prison.

    A PARABLE OF THE LOST MINERS The world watched as 33 Chilean miners TRAPPED underground for 69 days were rescued. The last miner was rescued on Thursay October 14, 2010, a day marked with celebration and joy all around the world. The President of Chile said that Chile will never be the same. One ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • David Owens avatar

    Whoever Believes Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Oct 18, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,368 views

    In this sermon we focus on our response to such a great gift. Who has the gift been given for? Whoever. How is it received? Faith. Who can be saved? Whoever Believes.

    Introduction: A. We return today to one of the best known passages in all the Bible – John 3:16. 1. For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. (Jn. 3:16) 2. We have looked at the fact that God is and that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Brad Bailey avatar

    Choosing The Life Above Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Oct 20, 2010
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    Jesus teaches the following: You are looking at the micro and missing the macro; spiritual dimension to life, and if we can become right with that realm we can live fully in this world for our years and then forever. Unless we are born from above… born sp

    [Recap –Nicodemus, a religious leader, comes to Jesus at night, and is told “no one can see the kingdom of God unless he is born again.”] Nicodemus Seen Jesus… but his religious understanding is making it hard to understand. The greatest confusion which the enemy of our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • David Owens avatar

    Heaven Or Hell - It's Our Choice Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Oct 26, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,198 views

    This sermon completes the series as it addresses our choice - to perish or have eternal life - heaven or hell.

    Introduction: A. Life is all about choices. 1. For the most part, our lives are what they are based on the choices we have made. 2. I know that sometimes things happen and are no fault of our own, but how we choose to deal with what happens makes a difference. B. Just as life is about choices, so ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ