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  • C. Philip Green avatar

    Nick At Night Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 22, 2021
     | 1,954 views

    If you want to see the Kingdom of God, you must be born again, the Son of Man must be lifted up, and you must believe.

    Through his humor, Bill Waterson has a way to make you think about life. He’s the author of the Calvin and Hobbes comic strips; and some time ago, he drew Calvin (a little boy) hurtling down a snowy slope on a sled with his friend Hobbes (a tiger). Calvin: I'm getting nervous about ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Thomas Swope avatar

    Nic At Night Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 30, 2017
     | 13,059 views

    A study of the Gospel of John 3: 1 - 21

    John 3: 1 - 21 Nic At Night 1 There was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews. 2 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 with him.” 3 Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • David Welch avatar

    Nic At Night Series

    Contributed by David Welch on May 3, 2018
     | 6,599 views

    Message 6 covering Jesus and Nicodemus and the means to new birth.

    Chico Alliance Church “Nic at Night” REVIEW The first chapter of John is like the overture to a grand symphony. John introduces us, in this first chapter, to nearly every theme he will explore throughout his writing. I. Initial presentation of the Word and His witness 1:1-34 A. Introduced ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Jerry Owen avatar

    Into The Night: Judas Series

    Contributed by Jerry Owen on May 20, 2018
     | 7,505 views

    The series explores what happened to 3 men the night before Jesus was crucified. The first sermon, this one, explores this dark night from the perspective of Judas, the Betrayer.

    INTO THE NIGHT: JUDAS John 13:30 Jn 13:30 So after receiving the morsel he went out immediately; and it was night. I've always been intrigued since a 12 yr old kid about John 13:30. My pastor had talked about Judas going out into the night. I don't remember much of his sermon from 40+ ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Owen avatar

    Into The Night: Peter Series

    Contributed by Jerry Owen on May 20, 2018
     | 9,653 views

    The series concerns itself with the night Jesus was arrested. This second sermon explores that dark night from the perspective of Simon Peter.

    INTO THE NIGHT: PETER Last week we looked at Judas. He left the Last Supper and went out into the night to complete the betrayal of Jesus. Today, we will look at Peter who also experienced great failure that same night. Judas’ story ended tragically. How will Peter’s story of failure end? 1. THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Owen avatar

    Into The Night: Jesus Series

    Contributed by Jerry Owen on May 20, 2018
     | 6,821 views

    The series explores the night Jesus was arrested through the eyes of 3 people. This 3rd sermon deals with the events of that night through the perspective of Jesus Christ.

    INTO THE NIGHT: JESUS Jesus has had a big week. He entered into Jerusalem as the celebrated King riding a donkey colt as people lined the streets praising Him. On Thursday night, Jesus is eating His last meal with His disciples, Judas already having made the deal to betray Him on Tuesday. After ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Aarssen avatar

    Silent Night

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Dec 16, 2015
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     | 6,432 views

    On a silent night nearly 2000 years ago the cry of a newborn baby ushered in a new beginning for mankind. A saviour had arrived one who would set us free for all eternity. His cry is the one the whole world longs for but finds so very difficult to hear.

    Silent Night Matthew 1:18-2:12 Who is this Jesus and why has He come in this way? Why did God use this Jewish couple to reveal the Messiah to the world? If God wanted to save the world from sin why didn’t He make it big news? Why reveal His plan in such an ordinary understated ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • David Simpson avatar

    It Was Not A Silent Night!

    Contributed by David Simpson on Dec 18, 2015
     | 4,351 views

    A brief Christmas Eve or Christmas Program Message, perhaps can be used as a Communion Meditation before serving the Lord's Supper

    Lanier Christian Church December 24, 2015 - Christmas Eve Communion Meditation David Simpson The annual Christmas pageant. It's a long standing tradition in many churches. There are two things common with almost all young children in a Christmas program Nativity scene...they usually sing at some ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Silent Night Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 28, 2015
    based on 17 ratings
     | 20,436 views

    There are 3 great prophecies out of the book of Daniel that give a detailed and accurate time table for the coming of Jesus. Do you know what these prophecies are and how they apply to us?

    Open: I’m told that, in the early 1800’s, there was a priest in Europe who led his congregation in a Christmas Eve service. Unfortunately, the organ had broken down and many of the traditional Christmas songs could not be sung. But, sometime before he had written a song of his own and, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Nick At Night

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 16, 2014
     | 5,205 views

    Nicodemus who defended Jesus at his trial, helped bury him and was later kicked out of the Sanhedrin for being a Christian did not start out filled with faith. Like most of us, he had questions. The answers that Jesus gave him are wonderful.

    Intro What does it mean to be born again? How are we born of water and the Spirit? Goal Let us understand the Spirit life. Plan We will examine Nicodemus, regeneration, and why we are not to condemn others. Nicodemus Nicodemus is also called Saint Nicodemus. He was a Pharisee and a senator ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    A Restless Night

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 29, 2014
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,559 views

    Physical tiredness is often a foe to the Christian, and to the church.

    A RESTLESS NIGHT. Song of Songs 5:1-16. The Song of Songs is a wonderful piece of poetry, a love song often used to illustrate Christ's relationship with the Church. This kind of double application of human love, and of the love between Christ and the Church may be seen also in Paul's ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Night Light

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 6, 2015
    based on 11 ratings
     | 15,487 views

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    Night Light Philippians 2:14-17 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/nightlight.html This letter is all about joy. It's like bells keep ringing each time we study. It's like a light shining in the midst of deep darkness. The world says to get all you can, can all you get, and sit on the can. Paul ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Running In The Night Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 17, 2016
    based on 19 ratings
     | 26,852 views

    Who was this young man who ran away into the night? What's his story and what can it teach us?

    OPEN: When things go wrong, as they sometimes will, When the road you're trudging seems all uphill, When the funds are low and the debts are high. And you want to smile, but you have to sigh, When care is pressing you down a bit -- Rest if you must, but don't you quit. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    Nicodemus At Night

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jul 24, 2023
     | 5,366 views

    We all need to grow & deepen our understanding of the great passages of scripture. The 3rd chapter of John is one of the greatest. It tells us of a man named Nicodemus.

    MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK NICODEMUS AT NIGHT TEXT: John 3:1-17; Rev. 22:5; John 1:4-5; Romans 6:4-6; Acts 2:37-41 (This ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    As A Thief In The Night

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 8, 2023
     | 1,435 views

    When will the Lord return? We eagerly expect this to happen. This is our hope. We are not told when. We are only told that He shall return

    As a Thief in the Night 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 Last week, we looked at the well-known passage of 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18. This passage is in common use among students of prophecy, and many theories of “rapture” have emerged from this study. It is also commonly used at funeral to give comfort to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible