Nicodemus 4 of 4

NICODEMUS – GOD’S LOVE #4 Tonight is the last message in our series of Nicodemus, we will conclude with the last section of chapter three verses thirteen through twenty one. Tonight let’s see a show of hands, ARE YOU A SINNER? Do you know what that means? (Wait for student responses) Open your Bibles to Romans chapter five verse eight; Romans 5:8  8But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. We saw this verse last week and talked briefly on the topic of sin. So, tonight the question of this moment is, what is Sin? (Again wait for student responses) Wayne Grudem defines sin as this: Sin is any failure to conform to the moral law of God in act, attitude or nature[1]. Grudem says that not only is sin an act, like stealing, killing or committing adultery, he is also stated that sin is an attitude such as coveting your neighbor’s house. The last thing Grudem says about sin is that our nature, unless conformed to God is sinful. Our nature consists of our internal character; the very essence of who we are can be sinful. These standards tell ...

Nicodemus 3 of 4

For those who haven't read Nicodemus #1 & #2, this is a simple Youth Ministry outline. This series covers some basic topics in the story of Nicodemus' encounter with Jesus. (This is not an exegesis of the text, just a simple devotion type message) NICODEMUS – UNBELIEF LESSON #3 Alright, tonight we are going to examine Nicodemus and the result of unbelief. The story of Nicodemus refused to believe the truth which Jesus testified. Let us check it out: John 3:11-12  11I tell you the truth, we speak of what we know, and we testify to what we have seen, but still you people do not accept our testimony. 12I have spoken to you of earthly things and you do not believe; how then will you believe if I speak of heavenly things? The Apostle Paul wrote, The man without the Spirit does not accept the things that come from the Spirit of God, for they are foolishness to him, and he cannot understand them, because they are spiritually discerned. 2 Corinthians 2:14 The Jewish people did not accept the testimony of Jesus and His disciples, and their unbelief was what fueled their spiritual ignorance. The question is do you believe? ...

Nicodemus Part 2 of 4

NICODEMUS – BORN AGAIN LESSON #2 Tonight is the second part of our series on Nicodemus! Who can tell me anything from last week? (Wait for something about shallow faith) Good answers. Let’s pick up where we left off, Nicodemus met with Jesus at night and gave Jesus a compliment about being from God, but what we did not see is Jesus’ response. Check out: John 3:3-8   3In reply Jesus declared, "I tell you the truth, no one can see the kingdom of God unless he is born again." 4"How can a man be born when he is old?" Nicodemus asked. "Surely he cannot enter a second time into his mother's womb to be born!" 5Jesus answered, "I tell you the truth, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless he is born of water and the Spirit. 6Flesh gives birth to flesh, but the Spirit gives birth to spirit. 7You should not be surprised at my saying, 'You must be born again.' 8The 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." Here some things that stick ...