Sermons About Nicodemus
Nicodemus
Nicodemus was a Pharisee who came to Jesus at night - maybe to avoid detection, but maybe also to show us that he is on the 'dark side'. Nicodemus recognises Jesus' God-given authority as a Teacher as a result of the miracles he's been performing, but Jesus shows him how far Nicodemus' own understanding falls short of the mark. Later, we see Nicodemus advocating for Jesus and also at Jesus' burial (John 19:39).
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Come and Drink
Jesus uses the rich imagery of the Old Testament to reveal more of Himself. He will provide an endless supply of water to the nations!
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Birth From Above
The religious and non-religious alike tend to think "look inside yourself" is the answer to life's problems. Jesus has an entirely different idea: birth from above.
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The Story of Nicodemus as you have never heard it
Second of Sunday in Lent: The Story of Nicodemus 3:1-17 as you have never heard it. Join us this Lenten Season as we reflect on the lectionary readings. Jesus is the free, exalted, sovereign Son of God. He will not be contained, defined, limited, or constrained by us or our intellectual and spiritual limits. He does not offer himself to us for our limited proofs and validations. Nor does He offer us to be limited to our modern re-interpretations of Him. Jesus the Risen will be Who He is, whether we get it or not. Rather he comes to each of us, he offers himself to us, talks with us, and beckons us to follow him into unknown territory. If you are like me, the question is, are we ready for such an invitation and such a journey? The Lenten Journey has the amazing possibility to take us to the reality of the Cross and through the depths of Good Friday and into the transformative experience of Resurrection Sunday. Over the years Lent has many times resulted in a time of transformation in my life (Fr. Terry+). The key for me is to be intentional and very specific about what this season is about and its possibilities. May you too have a blessed experience this Lenten Season! The lectionary readings for the Second Sunday in Lent: Gen 12:1-8; Psalm 33; Romans 4:1-17 and Jn 3:1-17.
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Dependency (John 3:1-17; Romans 4:1-5, 13-17)
Life is a dance of dependence and independence. And so it is with our faith life. The story of Nicodemus gives us a glimpse into the life of someone who had forgotten something important.
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Born of the Spirit
Today's gospel reading contains probably the best known verse in the Bible, John 3:16: "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." The mystery of eternal life, what it is and how we experience it, is the most profound of all mysteries. Nicodemus, then one of the most revered teachers of the Jewish people, approached Jesus and asked him to explain. Though Nicodemus was a theologian with a significant background in the study of the Scriptures, he was unprepared for the answer that Jesus gave. The Lord's answer to him is God's answer to us when we ask as well. We don't have to be theologians to receive the greatest gift of all. We just have to have open hearts and open minds!
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The Secret Seeker, or Nick at Night
To encourage listeners to be honest seekers of God's truth and to help others do the same. Nicodemus came to Jesus by night, seeking answers to his spiritual questions. He displayed several characteristics of an honest seeker of God's truth.
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Arrested Development - Infancy
Spiritual infancy is something to celebrate. It means we just had a birth. It also means that growth needs to take place and that starts with spiritual food. -Hank Wilson
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