New Birth
The concept of "New Birth," often referred to as being "born again," is a fundamental theme in Christian theology, primarily derived from Jesus' conversation with Nicodemus in John 3:1-21. In this passage, Jesus explains that to enter the Kingdom of God, one must be "born of water and the Spirit" (John 3:5). This new birth signifies a spiritual transformation, where an individual is regenerated by the Holy Spirit, moving from a state of spiritual death to one of spiritual life. The "water" is often interpreted as symbolizing purification or baptism, representing the cleansing from sin, while the "Spirit" refers to the transformative power of the Holy Spirit in the believer's life.The New Testament emphasizes this theme in various contexts, such as in 2 Corinthians 5:17, where Paul states that "if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has passed away; behold, the new has come." This new birth not only signifies an individual's acceptance of Christ but also initiates a covenant relationship with God, resulting in a new identity and purpose. It is a profound, life-altering experience that marks the beginning of a believer's journey in faith, characterized by the indwelling presence of the Holy Spirit, enabling them to live according to God's will (Titus 3:5).
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Birth and Death in the Christian Life
By Leonard Ravenhill14K1:08:32New BirthISA 66:2JHN 1:29JHN 3:3JHN 3:5JHN 3:71JN 2:291JN 3:9In this sermon, the speaker shares various anecdotes and observations to emphasize the importance of accepting Christ. He mentions a man who hired a harp player and was captivated by the transcendent music. The speaker also references a news story about a newborn animal instinctively knowing how to nurse, contrasting it with the helplessness of human babies. He recalls attending a conference in Dublin where George Handel first performed the Messiah outside of Germany. The speaker warns against relying on material possessions and worldly pleasures, emphasizing the need for a supernatural connection with Christ.
The New Birth - Part 1
By Derek Prince12K29:00New BirthJHN 3:1In this sermon, the preacher shares a personal experience of a woman who had a profound encounter with God. The woman was moved to tears and felt the presence of the Holy Spirit. The preacher explains that receiving Jesus Christ is the key to experiencing the new birth and having assurance of eternal life. He emphasizes the importance of believing in the record that God gives in the Gospel and the New Testament about Jesus Christ. The preacher also shares an anecdote about discussing the concept of being born again with a woman who had never heard of it before. He compares the act of receiving Jesus to the wind, explaining that although it cannot be seen, its effects can be felt and observed.
The New Birth - Part 2
By Derek Prince9.9K28:46New BirthMAT 6:33JHN 14:26ROM 6:232CO 5:17GAL 2:20PHP 4:131JN 5:12In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of having the Son of God in one's life. He explains that according to the New Testament, becoming a Christian and receiving eternal life is through accepting Jesus as one's Savior. The preacher highlights Romans 6:23, which states that the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ. He clarifies that this gift of eternal life is found in Jesus Christ, and it is received through faith in His resurrection life. The preacher also emphasizes that Jesus came to give abundant life, contrasting this with the thief (the devil) who seeks to steal, kill, and destroy. He concludes by urging listeners to open their hearts and receive Jesus as their personal Savior for eternal life.
(1 John #17) New Birth: New Behaviour
By J. Glyn Owen5.2K43:37New BirthJHN 3:1In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the unique quality of God's love. He describes how the apostle John, even in his old age, is still amazed by the love of God for sinners. The speaker encourages the audience to imagine and behold the love of God with the imagination of their souls. He quotes John Cotton, a Puritan, who suggests that Christians often have a distorted view of God's grace and need to see it clearly. The speaker also emphasizes the importance of living in accordance with the nature of God and working out one's salvation with fear and trembling. He concludes by reminding the audience that there will come a time when Jesus will be revealed and every eye will see him.
The Spiritual Birth
By Keith Daniel3.3K1:56:35New BirthJHN 1:1In this sermon, the speaker reflects on their personal experience of coming to faith in Jesus Christ. They recall the moment when they understood the concept of salvation by grace through faith and the power of Christ's blood. The speaker also shares how they were encouraged to publicly declare their faith and the impact it had on them emotionally. They then mention the transformative power of a man who lived a godly life and how his example led many to seek God. The sermon concludes with a touching story of the speaker's dying Auntie Emily and the importance of being present for loved ones in their time of need.
Nature of the New Birth
By Dr. A.E. Wilder-Smith2.8K49:24New BirthNUM 21:4MAT 6:33JHN 3:1In this sermon, the speaker discusses the story of the serpent on the pole from the Bible. He emphasizes the importance of explaining this story to children in a way they can understand, using relatable language and examples. The speaker also shares a personal anecdote about his own experience with a snake bite and how his grandson helped him recover. He concludes by highlighting the healing power of obedience and the positive impact it had on his family.
New Birth (Rora 2003)
By Norman Meeten2.5K1:26:49New BirthMAT 6:33JHN 6:63ROM 15:42TI 3:161PE 3:151JN 1:71JN 2:6In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of being a testimony of Jesus in our daily lives. He highlights the impossibility of embracing this without the constant supply of the Holy Spirit. The speaker shares a personal experience of encountering a man who confessed his faith in Jesus but had a huge problem - his wife was dying of cancer. The speaker and a few others visited the woman and witnessed her emaciated state, yet she still had a smile on her face. This story serves as a reminder of the stark contrast between the material abundance in some parts of the world and the extreme poverty and suffering in others.
The New Birth
By Charles Anderson1.8K00:00New Birth1PE 2:1In this sermon, the speaker discusses the concept of different levels of light in the world, starting from the mineral world and progressing to the human world. He uses the analogy of grass and flowers to illustrate this progression. The speaker then transitions to discussing the importance of Christians laying aside malice, guile, hypocrisies, envies, and evil speaking. He challenges the notion that Christians are exempt from these negative traits and emphasizes the fallen nature inherited by all humans.
Evidences of the New Birth
By Paris Reidhead1.8K38:19New BirthGAL 4:61JN 1:61JN 2:31JN 2:101JN 3:241JN 5:41JN 5:10In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the evidences of eternal life as described in the first epistle of John. He emphasizes the importance of believing that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, in order to have eternal life. The preacher also highlights the role of the Holy Spirit in confirming our status as children of God and the need to overcome the world through faith. Additionally, he warns against loving the world and living in sin while claiming to be a child of God.
Ye Must Be Born Again
By Alan Bartley1.5K1:04:19New BirthGEN 6:19MAT 7:7MAT 22:37JHN 3:3JHN 14:6ROM 10:9EPH 2:8In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of being born again and coming to God. He warns that those who are not saved will be destroyed and face the judgment of the living God. The preacher acknowledges that no human, whether a preacher, priest, or evangelist, can save someone, but believes in the power of the everlasting gospel and the Holy Spirit to bring life to the spiritually dead. He also criticizes the idea of the missing link in evolution, stating that the true missing link is the spiritual connection between humans and God.
Marks of the New Birth
By G.W. North1.5K1:10:56New Birth1JN 2:271JN 3:71JN 3:14In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of not being deceived and staying grounded in the truth of God. He highlights Jesus as the true and faithful witness and the Son of God. The speaker encourages listeners to have a heart that understands God's purpose and to live according to His will. He shares personal anecdotes to illustrate the practicality of God's love and the power of compassion in action.
(Pdf Book) Seven Heavenly Things
By Bakht Singh1.2K00:00New BirthEbooksEternal LifeJER 31:3MAT 4:17MAT 5:8JHN 3:3JHN 3:16ROM 3:231TH 2:12HEB 12:141JN 1:9REV 1:6Bakht Singh emphasizes the necessity of being born again to enter the everlasting Kingdom of God, as highlighted in John 3. He outlines seven heavenly things: the Everlasting Kingdom, Everlasting Love, Everlasting Sacrifice, Everlasting Life, Everlasting Victory, Eternal Judgment, and Everlasting Condemnation. Singh explains that through Jesus' sacrifice, believers can regain the privileges lost by Adam and become heavenly kings. He stresses the importance of a pure heart to receive the gift of eternal life, which is essential for enjoying God's love and grace. Ultimately, he invites listeners to seek forgiveness and experience the transformative power of the new birth.
John 3:1-17
By Kris McDaniel1.1K23:25New BirthMAT 6:33JHN 3:16JHN 14:6ACT 4:12ROM 3:23ROM 10:9EPH 2:8In this sermon, the speaker focuses on John 3:16 and its context within the conversation between Jesus and Nicodemus. The speaker emphasizes the significance of the signs that Jesus performed and how they point to the presence of God. Nicodemus approaches Jesus with admiration and the speaker relates this to our own encounters with important people. The speaker then delves into the conversation between Jesus and Nicodemus, highlighting the references to water, spirit, and wind, and how they connect to the larger biblical narrative. The sermon concludes with the speaker addressing the common desire for congruency in our lives and how Jesus offers the solution to this longing.
Fren-02 Donn Naissanceau-Dessus (Born From Above)
By Art Katz9501:08:44New BirthROM 1:16ROM 9:15ROM 11:11In this sermon, the speaker reflects on his experience as a young boy working for a plumber and relates it to the concept of spiritual stamina. He shares a story of pushing a bathtub up the stairs and how one of the experienced men told him to put his gut into it, emphasizing the importance of giving one's all. The speaker then draws a parallel between the exertion of childbirth and the rebirth of Israel as a nation. He highlights the significance of Israel's restoration and how it is a testimony of God's grace and mercy to all nations. The speaker concludes by expressing his belief that the time has come for God to favor Zion and bring forth this mystery in the sight of all nations.
Evidences of the New Birth - Part 1
By Paris Reidhead15745:27New BirthSpiritual AwakeningROM 8:15GAL 4:41JN 1:3Paris Reidhead discusses the biblical evidences of the new birth, emphasizing the process of awakening, conviction, repentance, faith, and the witness of the Spirit. He illustrates how individuals must first be awakened to their need for salvation before they can truly repent and believe in Christ. Reidhead warns against the dangers of presuming salvation without genuine transformation, urging listeners to examine their lives against Scripture. He highlights the importance of the Holy Spirit's role in convicting hearts and the necessity of a heartfelt faith that leads to a true relationship with God. The sermon serves as a call to ensure that one's faith is not merely intellectual or emotional but rooted in a genuine experience of God's grace.
Evidences of the New Birth - Part 5
By Paris Reidhead14850:54New Birth1JN 2:3In this sermon, the speaker focuses on the importance of understanding and experiencing the message of God. He references Galatians 4:4-6, emphasizing that God sent His Son to redeem those under the law and adopt them as His children. The speaker then discusses three evidences of a true believer: their attitude towards God's commandments, their attitude towards the world, and their practice of sin. He challenges the listeners to examine their hearts and consider their relationship with God and their understanding of themselves and Christ.
Evidences of the New Birth - Part 3
By Paris Reidhead13147:41New Birth1JN 2:15In this sermon, the speaker discusses the importance of having the right attitude towards the world and the desire to please God. He uses the analogy of X-ray images to illustrate different views of the heart and its attitude towards the law and the world. The speaker emphasizes the need to love not the world and its temptations, as they are not of the Father. The purpose of the sermon is to assure believers of their salvation and to encourage them to walk in obedience to God's will.
Evidences of the New Birth - Part 4
By Paris Reidhead13148:35New BirthACT 17:30EPH 4:17HEB 9:271JN 1:61JN 2:31JN 2:151JN 3:8In this sermon, the speaker discusses the importance of how we walk when we are alone and no one is watching. He refers to 1 John Ephesians 4:17 to understand the meaning of walking. The speaker emphasizes the need to keep God's commandments and warns against loving the world and its possessions. He also cautions against presuming to know someone's relationship with God, as only God truly knows the heart. The sermon explores the evidences of the new birth found in 1 John and highlights the significance of repentance and faith.
Evidences of the New Birth - Part 2
By Paris Reidhead12347:39New Birth1JN 1:6In this sermon, the speaker shares a personal experience of attending a meeting where he was expected to bring success. Despite his efforts and the committee's excitement, he felt a spiritual emptiness and realized that God was not present. This led to a profound change in his heart. The speaker also references John Bunyan's struggles with shallow conversions and emphasizes the importance of a genuine transformation in one's life. He concludes by highlighting the significance of keeping God's commandments and the evidence of true faith through obedience.
A New Birth
By Phil Beach Jr.6534:40New BirthSpiritual GrowthEPH 5:22Phil Beach Jr. emphasizes the transformative power of the new birth in Christ, urging believers to meditate on the Word of God rather than becoming overly reliant on human teachings. He highlights the importance of understanding our identity as new creations in Christ, where our spirits are united with His, enabling us to live righteously. Beach warns against the subtle traps of relying on teachings that distract from the Word itself, advocating for a personal relationship with Scripture to foster spiritual growth. He encourages believers to yield to the Holy Spirit, allowing Christ's life to manifest through them, thus reflecting His character in their daily lives. Ultimately, he calls for a revival of understanding the miracle of the new birth as the foundation of Christian life.
For Savage or Scientist
By Major Ian Thomas1449:56New BirthRedemptionPSA 103:12ISA 43:25JHN 3:16JHN 10:10ROM 5:82CO 5:17EPH 2:8PHP 2:12COL 1:131JN 1:7Major Ian Thomas shares the transformative story of the Orca Indians, highlighting how the murderers of missionaries became redeemed through Christ. He emphasizes that regardless of one's past, the power of Jesus' sacrifice can cleanse and regenerate anyone, making them a new creation. Thomas recounts the journey of Dr. Gerhard Dierks, a scientist who realized his need for God through his research, ultimately leading him to accept Christ and experience true redemption. The sermon underscores that salvation is not just about forgiveness but also about receiving the life of Christ to live righteously in a corrupt world. Thomas concludes by affirming that God’s grace is available to all, regardless of their background or past actions.
The New Birth
By Peter Brandon853:35New BirthSpiritual TransformationJHN 3:1Peter Brandon preaches on the necessity of the new birth, using the conversation between Jesus and Nicodemus in John 3 to illustrate that being born again is essential for entering the Kingdom of God. He emphasizes that this new birth is not merely an emotional experience but a profound spiritual transformation that grants believers a new nature and eternal life. Brandon explains that the Holy Spirit plays a crucial role in this process, enabling individuals to overcome the world's challenges and sin. He warns against relying on religious rituals or moral behavior alone, urging listeners to seek a genuine relationship with Christ for true salvation. Ultimately, he calls for a heartfelt response to the message of being born again, encouraging all to embrace this life-changing experience.
The New Birth
By John Bunyan2New BirthSpiritual TransformationJHN 1:11John Bunyan preaches on 'The New Birth,' emphasizing that true believers are born of God, not through human lineage or will, but through divine grace. He contrasts those who reject Christ with those who receive Him, highlighting that only the latter are empowered to become children of God. Bunyan illustrates the new birth as a transformation from spiritual darkness to light, akin to a child being born from the womb. He urges listeners to examine their spiritual state, noting that true children of God will naturally cry out for spiritual sustenance and reflect their Father's image in their lives. The sermon concludes with a call to live as true children of God, fostering love and unity among believers.
A Conversation With Nicodemus
By J.C. Ryle1New BirthTransformation in ChristJHN 3:5J.C. Ryle emphasizes the profound significance of the conversation between Jesus and Nicodemus, focusing on the necessity of being born again to enter the kingdom of God. He illustrates how Nicodemus, despite his initial timid approach to faith, ultimately became a strong witness for Christ, demonstrating that even weak beginnings in faith can lead to a strong Christian life. Ryle explains that the new birth is a complete transformation of the heart and spirit, which is essential for salvation and cannot be achieved by human effort alone. He uses the metaphor of the wind to describe the mysterious yet evident work of the Holy Spirit in the new birth, urging believers to recognize the visible fruits of this transformation in their lives. The sermon challenges listeners to reflect on their own spiritual rebirth and the evidence of the Spirit's work within them.
Vi. Be Born Again!
By John Sung1New BirthSalvationJHN 3:3John Sung emphasizes the necessity of being born again, using Nicodemus as an example of a religious man who, despite his good deeds and knowledge, was not truly saved. He explains that being born again is not merely about religious practices, good behavior, or belief in God, but involves a transformative experience through the Holy Spirit. Sung outlines the steps to being born again, which include repentance, faith in Jesus, and obedience to the Holy Spirit, stressing that this new birth is essential for entering the kingdom of God. He passionately calls for self-examination among listeners, urging them to ensure they have experienced this vital rebirth to attain eternal life.