Sermons About Nicodemus
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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John 2:23-3:8 - This is Jesus: The Teacher Come From God
Therefore, I exhort you to examine yourself this morning. Do you show the marks of someone who has been born again? Are you characterized by a hatred for sin and by repentance? Are you striving to love the Lord Jesus Christ, to abide in his word and to love his people? Do you confess that you are entirely sinful and can only be saved through the work of God? Is your hope set in the mercy of God found in the cross and resurrection of Jesus Christ? If so, let no proud thoughts enter your mind this morning. Rather, humble your heart and give God the glory for the salvation that he has worked in your soul. If you find that you are not born again, do not set yourself on trying to be. Do not determine to cleanse yourself or to make yourself new. If Jesus Christ has taught anything in this passage, it is that you are in need of transformation, and that the cleansing you need must come from above.
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So THAT'S a Christian!
Pastor John Grams preaches from John on Birthmarks of Christian Character. Pastor John Grams is the lead pastor at Grace Evangelical Free Church in Stewartville Minnesota.
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Nobody Likes Change
Make no mistake: God is the One who changes lives. Our obedience is important, obviously, but let’s vow to never fall into the trap that the Pharisees were living in: this mistaken notion that what’s most important is our righteousness. Jesus told Nicodemus he needed to change his whole mindset & experience God’s Spiritual rebirth.
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Extreme Makeover
Just like Nicodemus, we all have to deal with the sin problem. Jesus' solution is to be born again--a divine regeneration--a complete transformation that only comes from God. You got to start from scratch and let God do this extreme makeover on your life.
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Close Encounters 2- An Earthquake of Whispers
Jesus interaction with a Jewish leader one night shook him to the foundation of all he knew and believed. His decision to "abide" in the truth of Jesus' teaching transformed his life. We too can be transformed if we will do the same.
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Lifted Up
At the end of Jesus' conversation with Nicodemus he brings the story of Israel's journey through the exodus out of slavery full circle with his purpose for coming to this world.
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