Jesus and Nicodemus - John 3:1-21

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Jesus and Nicodemus - John 3:1-21

June 30, 2024 • Bret Barrier • John 3:1–21

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Dear Church Family,

I am looking forward to preaching this Sunday about Jesus’s conversation with Nicodemus. I will start by pointing out the importance of the meekness and humility that brought Nicodemus to Jesus. Then we will explore the profound mystery Jesus reveals about the need to be spiritually born again before one can see and enter the Kingdom of God. Finally, you will see that being born of water and Spirit is the only thing that can deliver you from the darkness and condemnation of sin and bring you into the light and truth of the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Although applicable to everyone, Jesus’s message to Nicodemus was also very personal, so I plan to share part of my own testimony of faith with you as well. If you know someone who needs to hear the message of the gospel, please invite them!

And please pray for this week’s message. Pray that those who need to hear it will be able to, and that I will be able put my own pride aside so that the Holy Spirit has the reigns to effectively minister the words of Jesus to each listening heart.

In Christ,

Bret Barrier

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