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Jesus is our Focus. The Bible says a man must be borne again Think about what that means When a baby is born it is new clean slate, Doesn’t have anything behind who he or she is. Doesn’t even have a name As that child grows they do things to fill in there life. 1 There was a man of the Pharisees, named…

What does it mean to be "born again," and how do we get born again? Find out in this week's message from John 3.

What did Jesus Mean? That’s the question that so many people over the years have corrupted with Religion instead of Faith. Religion is mechanism of the practice your beliefs. Unlike the chicken and the egg we know what comes first. Belief. When Jesus was dealing with people of honest inquiry Jesus was…

We return to our series on the footsteps of Jesus. Previously, Jesus had called five disciples and performed his first miracle in Cana by turning water into wine. He also went to Jerusalem for Passover and overturned the money changers tables for running corrupt businesses in a house of worship. Today…

Introduction Today we’re going to kickoff this new year by starting a series titled ‘New Beginnings’. One of the great things about a New Year, is that it offers an opportunity (an excuse / or starting point) to make some changes in your life. Many of these are in the form of what are called ‘New Years…

You Must Be Born Again Intro Years ago Corrie and I went through a phase of watching HGTV. We loved to watch the Shows where people buy homes and then renovate them. For many of the homes the renovations weren’t because of any damage but simply personal preference. The couple wanted an open concept in…

1 Now 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 answered him, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless…

A Baptist and a Methodist are standing at the side of the road holding a sign that says "Turn around. The end is nigh." A young man passing by in a car leans out to shout at them, "Go Home You Religious Freaks" and races away. Moments later they hear a yell and a loud splash. The Baptist turns to the…

Exposition 15 He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. 16 For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things were created through him and for him. 17 And he is before all things,…

The Grass is greener on the other side... Never throw stones in glass houses... The glass is half full... These sayings speak of - Green grass…glass houses, and a half full glass of water... NOW - are THOSE things intended to be a part of the MEANING of those sayings? NO - “The grass is greener on the…

The Grass is greener on the other side... Never throw stones in glass houses... The glass is half full... These sayings speak of - Green grass…glass houses, and a half full glass of water... NOW - are THOSE things intended to be a part of the MEANING of those sayings? NO - “The grass is greener on the…

INTRODUCTION in our Bibles to the gospel of John. John, chapter 3. & we’re gonna read verses 1-10. John 3:1-10 . & when you find that in your Bible pls stand for the reading of God’s Word. The title of today’s teaching is: You Must Be Born Again. In John 3:1-10 The Scriptures say: John 3:1–10 (MEV) 1…

What type of knowledge of Jesus do we need? What does Jesus give to those who believe in Him? By what are we born again?

God really knows who believes and what’s really in our hearts. Jesus is not looking for surface level believers, people who believe only in deed but not in heart God doesn’t need human validation to be God “ The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately sick; who can understand it? “I the…

Scene 1/ There are times when the future isn’t looking good. This was certainly the case during the evacuation of the British Expeditionary Forces from the beaches & harbour of Dunkirk between 27 May & 4 June 1940. Entire Armies from England, Belgium & France were surrounded by the Germans. There was…

Born and born again (new birth) A biblical imperative given by Jesus of the necessity of being born again. 3 Jesus answered and said to him, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born again he cannot see the kingdom of God.” 4 Nicodemus said to Him, “How can a man be born when he is old? He cannot…

Have you ever been grateful for a second Chance? Do over? New Lease on life? Opportunity to do something better the second time around? There was a man, standing before God, anxiously awaiting admission into heaven. Peering through the gates, he could see those streets paved of gold, heavenly beings…

More signs please! As we journey through the gospel, we are coming into one of the most important sections in all of scripture. I cannot, will not leave out what transpires just prior to our section. Open your bibles to Jn2 and let’s start together (v.18). I have been studying for several weeks on John…

Sanctity of Life Sunday 27 So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them. Introduction Read 1 Peter 1:3-12 (ESV) When I was a teenager, I wanted to get a tattoo… “You want to be different from everybody else by doing the same thing everybody…

The GOSPEL READ John 3:1-18 passage 1) The Command/The Confusion Explain Nicodemus’ quandary His question - literally “Water and the spirit” He knows the Law, He knows what Moses wrote Interesting to look at the two on the road to Emmaus, Jesus uses Moses’ writing to point out that He is Messiah 2) What…

INTRODUCTION Let’s turn together in our Bibles to Peter’s 1st letter. 1 Peter .... chapter 1. & we’re gonna read verses 3-5. 1 Peter 1:3-5 . & when you find that in your bible pls stand for the reading of God’s Word. The Title of today’s teaching is: The Grace of the New Birth . In 1 Peter 1:3-5 1 Peter…

Introduction You ever have one of these conversations with someone where you can tell they are trying to entrap you... you know, get you to say something that you they are trying to get you to say.. A number of years back there was a man who was bringing his daughter to our church... told me that in…

Dear Lord, We come before you today with humble hearts, seeking to draw closer to you through your holy word. We thank you for the gift of your word, which guides us in truth and teaches us your ways. Help us to cherish your word and to meditate on it day and night. May it be a lamp to our feet and a…

Morning 31st July 2022

Recap - What did we learn from the previous session? In John 2:11 we learn: Jesus did this, the first of his signs, in Cana of Galilee. He revealed his glory, and his disciples believed in him. Jesus is God. So He was able to do a miracle. Jesus is God. So His disciples believed in Him. Jesus is God…