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  • Christian Cheong avatar

    The Gift Of Christmas

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 9, 2010
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    God tells us 3 things at Christmas: (1) He is WITH us, (2) He LOVES us, and (3) He is FOR us.

    The Bible says, “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. 17For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him.” (John 3:16-17) God tells us 3 ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    How Can These Things Be?

    Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Jan 28, 2010
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    Salvation comes through Jesus' shed blood. Jesus Loved mankind so much that he gave His life for us.

    How Can These Things Be? John 3:16-3:18 1There was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews. 2This 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 ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Lifted Up

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Aug 31, 2010
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    Jesus Christ stated as recorded in John 12:32, that if He were lifted up He would draw all peoples to Himself. In John 3, we see the Lord giving Nicodemus an Old Testament picture of this truth calling for the focus of our faith to be fixed on Calvary.

    Lifted Up John 3:14-18 Paul in speaking to the Corinthian church declares that his sole focus is upon Jesus Christ and His work on the cross. Jesus Christ stated as recorded in John 12:32, that if He were lifted up He would draw all peoples to Himself. In John 3, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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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

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    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

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    John 3:16 - Parable Of The Lost Miners Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Oct 16, 2010
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    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

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    Building Spiritual Relationships

    Contributed by Jim Erwin on Dec 29, 2010
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    We need to build spiritual relationships with the lost around us.

    Building Spiritual Relationships John 3:1-21 SLIDE 1 This is the story of a man who was looking for a deeper, more significant, spiritual relationship. SLIDE 2 The Bible tells that it is not good for a person to be alone. Then the LORD God said, "It is not good for the man to be alone. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A New Beginning-1

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 3, 2011
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    1 of 2. Jesus’ encounter with Nicodemus yielded the essentials of being born again. What is essential to a new beginning? 6 concessions essential to a new beginning are...

    A NEW BEGINNING-I—John 3:1-21 Attention: New Years Day is about the beginning of something new. It is a harbinger of a time filled with potential... Of possibly doing things differently & better—particularly if last year was a difficult one. It is also the start of an extension of last year’s joys ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    His Birthday Wish

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 9, 2011
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    I believe Jesus’ birthday wish would be that the world will know why He has come. Do you really know the love and sacrifice behind this gift?

    We have our birthday wishes, but what would Jesus wish for on His birthday? What do you think He would really want? • To have a party where there are lots of food? A great time of feasting? A year-end holiday filled with fun and joy? Lots of presents? • Or do you think He would really want ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A New Beginning-2

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 10, 2011
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    2 of 2. Jesus’ encounter with Nicodemus yielded the essentials of being born again. Being born again is essential to God’s plan. What is essential to a new beginning? The concessions essential to a new beginning are a Fulfilled...

    A NEW BEGINNING-II—John 3:1-21 Attention: Little Jimmy was so happy to see his grandmother that he ran up and gave her a big hug. "I'm so happy to see you, grandma. Now daddy will have to do that trick he's been promising to do!" His grandmother was curious. "What trick is that, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Councelling By Jesus

    Contributed by Pastor Cosmos on Jan 10, 2011
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    Advice from Jesus and you need to know it

    It was not a cool morning that day nearly 2000 years ago, as Jesus walked along a hot, dusty road. It was nearing the hottest part of the day and Jesus had been walking with His disciples for a while now. I want to give an analogy this morning based upon this story of the woman at the well as she ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Lesson 5: John 3

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 14, 2011
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    John 3

    “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 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    In And For The World

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 15, 2011
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    God calls us to follow the example He set in loving the world, not simply reproaching it; and it loving it with self-giving and the intent to redeem.

    Initially preached at Central Baptist Church, Lexington, KY, June 9, 1968; subsequently, with minor variations, at Capton Baptist Church, Campton, KY, August 18, 1968; Reid Village Baptist Church, Mt. Sterling, KY, March 1, 1970; Campbellsville BSU Retreat, Sept. 1970; Berea BSU Missions Banquet, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Belief And Understanding"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jul 12, 2010
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    People do not begin to believe because they understand. They only begin to understand when they have believed.

    “Truly, truly, I say to you, we speak of what we know and testify of what we have seen, and you do not accept our testimony. 12 “If I told you earthly things and you do not believe, how will you believe if I tell you heavenly things? 13 “No one has ascended into heaven, but He ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Nic At Night Series

    Contributed by Chris Kelly on Jul 31, 2010
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    Have you ever wondered what it would be like to spend some one-on-one time with Jesus in the flesh? I have! Nicodemus got that chance.

    Nic at Night Series: One on One with the Master January 24, 2009 One of the best ways to get to know someone is to spend time with them. This year, we’re wanting to get to know Jesus better, so for the next few weeks, we’re going to spend some time studying 3 people who spend personal ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan