In Jesus’ conversation with Nicodemus, we find the means of attaining eternal life and the importance of personal faith and decision…
Watch the full Sunday service and message by Pastor Dennis Jacobson below.
SERMON TEXT
John 3:1-15 (ESV)
Jesus replied, “Very truly I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God unless they are born again.”
“How can someone be born when they are old?” Nicodemus asked. “Surely they cannot enter a second time into their mother’s womb to be born!”
Jesus answered, “Very truly I tell you, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless they are born of water and the Spirit. Flesh gives birth to flesh, but the Spirit gives birth to spirit. You should not be surprised at my saying, ‘You must be born again.’The wind blows wherever it pleases. You hear its sound, but you cannot tell where it comes from or where it is going. So it is with everyone born of the Spirit.”
“How can this be?” Nicodemus asked.
“You are Israel’s teacher,” said Jesus, “and do you not understand these things? Very truly I tell you, we speak of what we know, and we testify to what we have seen, but still you people do not accept our testimony. I have spoken to you of earthly things and you do not believe; how then will you believe if I speak of heavenly things? No one has ever gone into heaven except the one who came from heaven—the Son of Man. Just as Moses lifted up the snake in the wilderness, so the Son of Man must be lifted up, that everyone who believes may have eternal life in him.”
SERMON NOTES
To be born again means having:
- New eyes
- New identity
- New motivation
- New nature
- New desires
- New life
- New relationships
In John 6:47 Jesus said, “Most assuredly, I say to you, he who believes in Me has everlasting life.”
- Eternal life is our most pressing need
- Eternal life is a gift from God
- Eternal life comes by believing in Jesus
As we wrap up this series, The Questions Jesus Asked, I’d challenge you to consider which of Jesus’ questions over the past 8 weeks did you find most challenging?
As you consider the answer, it may become apparent that you should press into that area of your life and faith.
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